19 December 21-27, 2023 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com New Times | Contents | Letters | news | Night+Day | CuLture | Cafe | MusiC | Month XX–Month XX, 2008 miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | CONTENTS | LETTERS | RIPTIDE | METRO | NIGHT+DAY | STAGE | ART | FILM | CAFE | MUSIC | THU 12/21 ▼ SOUTH BEACH COMMUNITY PROJECT Step into the lively world of the Harlem Re- naissance of the 1920s through the ‘40s at the Wolfsonian-FIU. “Silhouettes: Image and Word in the Harlem Renaissance” presents a time when Black life was vividly portrayed through literature, art, and music. The exhi- bition, curated by Christopher Norwood, the founder of Hampton Art Lovers, highlights the art in this movement, particularly the col- laborative efforts of artists and writers in cre- ating illustrated books that defied the stereotypes of African Americans at the time. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through April 7, 2024, at the Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; 305-531-1001; wolfsonian. org. Tickets cost $8 to $12; admission is free for members, Florida residents, and children un- der 6. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ MID-BEACH PLATED UP Get outside your culinary comfort zone with an elevated dining experience that won’t leave you hungry. El Secreto Omakase at the Faena Hotel Miami Beach hosts its Omakase Takeover with award-winning chef Paul Qui cooking alongside chef Erik Melendez, serv- ing up some exemplary Japanese dishes for a few lucky diners. You can expect to be served in a traditional kaiseki style, a multicourse dining journey meant to stimulate the food palate through various dishes. There will be an array of hot and cold plates, including sashimi, rice courses, and palate cleansers. 6, 8:15, and 10:15 p.m. Thursday through Satur- day, at El Secreto Omakase, 3201 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 786-655-5600; faena.com. Din- ner costs $350 per person; reservations re- quired via opentable.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ DOWNTOWN JOY TO THE WORLD It’s easy to forget that LeAnn Rimes is a power- house of a singer — she’s more of a tabloid fix- ture these days. At the tender age of 13, she first hit the charts with the country song “Blue.” The Grammy Award winner is headed to the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday for her Joy: The Holiday Tour. Prepare to be taken aback by her rendition of beloved holiday standards and original music. 8 p.m. Thursday, at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-949- 6722; arshtcenter.org. Tickets cost $48 to $125. JOSE D. DURAN FRI 12/22 ▼ SOUTH BEACH HAIR DON’TS Whether or not you’ve seen the memes sur- rounding Zac Efron’s hair, The Iron Claw seems like the movie to watch this holiday weekend. Discover the incredible journey of the insepa- rable Von Erich brothers, who rocked the pro- fessional wrestling scene in the early ‘80s. Amid highs and lows and a powerful father- coach, they chase the dream of leaving an un- forgettable mark on the biggest sports stage. The movie opens widely on Friday, but instead of forking over money to your local multiplex, support one of the city’s few remaining art- house cinemas. O Cinema South Beach will screen the film in the historic city hall building. Friday, O Cinema South Beach, 1130 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; 786-471-3269; o-cinema.org. Tickets cost $8.50 to $12.50. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ WATSON ISLAND A WILD CHRISTMAS Everyone knows the story of Santa, the one where he rides on his sleigh to deliver gifts to well-behaved children on Christmas Eve. But have you heard the one where he crashes into a jungle and finds himself in an enchanting holiday wonderland? Gather your family and head to Jungle Island for Jungle Bells Cirque, a magical extravaganza that flips the script on the classic tale. Apart from the reindeer and holiday decorations, you can expect to be welcomed by animals, dazzling characters, aerobatic dancers, and more. Immerse your- self in holiday cheer during this unexpected adventure. 1 and 3:30 p.m. Friday through Jan- uary 1, 2024, at Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jun- gle Trl., Miami; junglebellscirque.com. Tickets cost $29 to $89 via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ LITTLE HAITI ENERGY MODULE On Friday, Domicile welcomes back Charlie Sparks, who brings his signature industrial- meets-rave sounds to the Little Haiti venue. His hard-hitting techno style creates the kind of hypnotic trance that will have you dancing for hours. Also on Friday’s bill are Gioh Ce- cato, Jay York, and Quetamine. 11 p.m. Friday, at Domicile, 6391 NW Second Ave., Miami; ins- tagram.com/domicile.miami. Tickets cost $20 to $40 via shotgun.live. JOSE D. DURAN SAT 12/23 ▼ DORAL BITCH SESH Comedian Brittany Brave heads to the Miami Improv on Saturday to host Bad Bitch Brunch Vol. 4, a holiday edition of her comedy series. Brave and some of the funniest female comics in the game will have you in stitches as they perform their stand-up routines. The theme for the brunch is “Naughty or Nice” and fea- tures a murderers’ row of bad bitches, includ- ing Abby Ballin, Irene Morales, Giovanni Neal, and Amanda Vasco. DJ ReRe will be on hand to ensure the vibes stay high throughout the afternoon. 2 p.m. Saturday, at Miami Im- prov, 3450 NW 83rd Ave., Suite 224, Doral; 305-441-8200; miamiimprov.com. Tickets cost $20 to $25. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ AVENTURA SNOWED IN Celebrate the season with two entertainment icons when South Florida Legends presents Christmas With the Ricardos at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. On Saturday, Lucy and Ricky decide to escape the cold and spend the holidays in sunny South Florida. The musical comedy show features some of your favorite Christmas songs and memorable skits from I Love Lucy. Highlights include Lucy’s whimsi- cal Nutcracker performance and her Santa Claus disguise during the duet “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” with Ricky. 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday, at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St., Aventura; 305-466-8002; aventura- center.org. Tickets cost $44.86 to $54.21 via tick- etmaster.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ WYNWOOD ISLAND VIBES Some of dancehall’s biggest players are coming to Mana Wynwood on Saturday for Yaad Vibez. Masicka and TeeJay get you moving with their dancehall hits, while reggae legend Capleton takes the stage to mellow things out for a bit. The night celebrates Caribbean culture and music, with food vendors, hookahs, and DJs to N I G H T DAY W E E K O F D E C E M B E R 2 1 - 2 7 , 2 0 2 3 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 MERRY MELODY LeAnn Rimes at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts Thursday Photo courtesy of artist management ®
