15 December 19-25, 2024 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com New Times | Contents | Letters | news | Night+Day | CuLture | Cafe | MusiC | Month XX–Month XX, 2008 miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | FILM | ART | STAGE | NIGHT+DAY | METRO | RIPTIDE | LETTERS | CONTENTS | THU 12/19 ▼ WYNWOOD TACKY TOGETHER Don your ugliest holiday sweater and head to R House for the Ugly Sweater Bash Singles Mixer. You are invited to partake in holiday fun and mingle with new friends at the event hosted by Amigos Meet. Connect with new people even further by showing off your competitive side with an exciting interactive game of bingo, where you can win some fabulous prizes. Of course, no ugly sweater is complete without a contest, and the evening’s tackiest sweaters win fun prizes. 7 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, at R House, 2727 NW Second Ave., Miami; 305-576-0201; rhousewynwood.com. Tickets cost $23 via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ SOUTH BEACH SWEET DREAMS Get ready to embark on a sweet adventure with everyone’s favorite confectioner when Loxen Entertainment brings Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to the Colony Theatre. Starring Loxen founder Benjamin Leon IV as Willy Wonka, the show brings the classic tale to life with spectacular performances by upcoming actors from South Florida’s talent pool. Those with a golden ticket are in for an exciting show filled with toe-tapping tunes, whimsical choreography, and vibrant costumes. 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 1 and 8 p.m. Saturday, and 1 p.m. Sunday, at the Colony Theatre, 1040 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach; loxen.org. Tickets cost $46.50 to $81.50. SOPHIA MEDINA FRI 12/20 ▼ WYNWOOD DON’T TEXT HIM Sean Joseph Wouters of Deaf Poets makes his way back down to South Florida with Robbie Chemical to present their new musical proj- ect, Drunk Ex. On Friday, the duo performs at Shirley’s, the back room at Gramps, alongside Firstworld and Bedscene. If you want to get a taste of Drunk Ex’s sound, check out the de- but single “Cathedral,” a dreamy indie-pop gem. 7 p.m. Friday, at Shirley’s at Gramps, 176 NW 24th St., Miami; gramps.com. Tickets cost 45 to $20 via eventbrite.com. JOSE D. DURAN ▼ DORAL SEEING RED Miami’s very own Mr. Red, AKA Alexander Arias, returns to the Miami Improv just in time for the holidays. With humor centered on Miami, Mr. Red will light up your night with hilarious stories from his latest comedy show. Arias first gained popularity by posting comedic videos on Instagram and Facebook that resonated with Hispanics and Miamians. He continues to produce content, making fans laugh with his Spanglish and relatable humor. 7:30 and 10 p.m. Friday and 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday at the Miami Improv, 3450 NW 83rd Ave., Ste. 224, Doral; 305-441-8200; miamiimprov.com. Tickets cost $40 to $55. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ WYNWOOD HAPPY HOUSE On Friday, French house producer Sébastien Léger takes over the decks at Mad Live with DJs Hanna Leon, Insomnia, and Amdana. Léger is best known for producing dance floor classics like “Hit Girl,” “Extassy,” and the Chris Lake collaboration, “Aqualight.” With a career dating back to the late ‘90s, Léger continues to be one of those most influential house music DJs, selling out shows wherever he goes. 10 p.m. Friday, at Mad Live, 55 NE 24th St., Miami; madclubwynwood.com. Tickets cost $8 to $60 via eventbrite.com. JOSE D. DURAN SAT 12/21 ▼ SOUTH BEACH HUMAN TIES Directed by Pamela Yates, Borderland: The Line Within explores the treatment of immigrants in the U.S. and the forces pushing for mass deportation. Screening at O Cinema on Saturday, the film dives into the lives of individuals navigating the complexities of borders, identity, and migration. Ultimately, Yates makes a case for the human rights of those looking for a better life far away from home and the cultural and economic contributions they make living in the U.S. 1 p.m. Saturday, at O Cinema South Beach, 1130 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; o-cinema.org. Tickets cost $10 to $12.50. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ LUMMUS PARK DIM THE LIGHTS Experience the magic of the holiday season with a special Christmas Jazz edition of Can- dlelight. At the Scottish Rite Temple, immerse yourself in holiday music as candles surround you while local band PureSoul plays jazz ren- ditions of festive hits such as Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas” and Eartha Kit’s “Santa Baby.” If you are looking to celebrate the season with a laid-back holiday event without all the partying, this event is perfect for you. 6:30 and 9 p.m. Saturday, at the Scot- tish Rite Temple, 471 NW Third St., Miami; 305-374-4700; srmiami.org. Tickets cost $38 to $63 via feverup.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ DOWNTOWN POP PERFECTION If your ideal present involves a playlist of the best pop music of the year, then you don’t want to miss Y100’s Jingle Ball on Saturday. This year’s lineup includes Camila Cabello, the Kid Laroi, Benson Boone, Jason Derulo, Khalid, Saweetie, Tinashe, and T-Pain. Miami should be particularly excited for Cabello, who will perform in her hometown. Earlier this year, she released her fourth album, C,XOXO, a love letter to the city. 7:30 p.m. Sat- urday, at the Kaseya Center, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 786-777-1000; kaseyacenter.com. Tickets cost $31 to $201 via ticketmaster.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ DOWNTOWN GROW UP This weekend, Kevin Hart returns to Miami as part of his Acting My Age Tour; both Saturday and Sunday’s shows set to be taped for an upcoming comedy special. His ninth comedy tour is expected to be a little more intimate than previous shows, as the latest event really pushes on connecting with the audience and feeding off their laughter and energy. Throughout his career, Hart has achieved plenty, including having the highest-grossing comedy tours of 2022 and 2024 and being the 2024 recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. 8 p.m. Saturday and N I G H T DAY W E E K O F D E C E M B E R 1 9 - 2 5 , 2 0 2 4 M I A M I N E W T I M E S . C O M / C A L E N D A R | B R O W A R D P A L M B E A C H . C O M / C A L E N D A R FOLK HERO A Complete Unknown at Coral Gables Art Cinema Wednesday Photo by Macall Polay/Searchlight Pictures ®
