24 December 22-28, 2022 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com New Times | music | cafe | culture | Night+Day | news | letters | contents | Month XX–Month XX, 2008 miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | FILM | ART | STAGE | NIGHT+DAY | METRO | RIPTIDE | LETTERS | CONTENTS | THU 12/22 ▼ DOWNTOWN DUSKY NOTES Take in the views from the Pérez Art Mu- seum Miami’s waterfront terrace as you enjoy a live performance by Marcelo Camacho. The up-and-coming composer and drummer will be joined by Tim Watson on guitar and effects and Jesse Katz on upright bass. The perfor- mance is part of the museum’s Backroom Ses- sions series, which welcomes visitors to explore the museum after hours. In addition to the music and happy-hour specials, this edition features a late-night screening of the 2006 rom-com classic The Holiday, courtesy of Ballyhoo Media. 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at Pérez Art Museum Miami, 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-375-3000; pamm.org. Ad- mission is free; tickets cost $12 to $16 to access galleries. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ WATSON ISLAND THE BIG MAN HIMSELF Santa Claus is coming to town — and he’s put- ting on a big-ol’ show for everyone to cele- brate his arrival. Santa’s Circus at Jungle Island presents a Christmas wonderland that promises to fill you with holiday cheer. The experience includes festive music for every- one to sing along to, sparkling lights, carnival games, performers, and circus acts to round out the fun. Plus, you may spot Santa and Mrs. Claus somewhere in this magical won- derland. 6 p.m. Thursday through January 1, 2023, at Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami; santascircus.com. Tickets cost $15.99 to $65.99 via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ LITTLE HAITI WINTER PARADISE Miami-born, L.A.-based comic Joey Greer takes the stage at Villain Theatre on Thurs- day and Friday as part of his “Hot Christmas with Joey Greer” special. The one-man show offers you the chance to laugh about our warm-weather holiday before you’re forced to sit next to your aunt, who always asks if you have a boyfriend yet. Greer has been fea- tured on Adult Swim, Epic Rap Battles of His- tory, Comedy Bang! Bang!, and more. 8:30 and 10 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Villain The- ater, 5865 NE Second Ave., Miami; 786-391- 2241; villaintheater.com. Tickets cost $20 via eventbrite.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN FRI 12/23 ▼ UPPER EASTSIDE RUDOLPH REALNESS Are you ready for a holiday kiki? On Friday, Pridelines and Lamaj Eclipse host the Kiki Be- fore Xmax Mini Ball, complete with runway competitions and ballroom categories rang- ing from face to hands to overall realness. And of course, there’s a best-dressed compe- tition. Guests are encouraged (nay, expected) to come decked out in their most extravagant and formal holiday party attire. What’s at stake? Well, $1,000 in cash prizes, including honors for best runway, performance, and sex siren. 7 p.m. Friday at Pridelines, 6360 NE Fourth Ct., Miami; 305-571-9601; pridelines. org. Admission is free. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ MIAMI-DADE CHRISTMAS CAROLS The collective behind the Boombox in la sagüesera is throwing a Christmas Eve Eve party, appropriately named the Night Before the Night Before Christmas. Where’s it taking place? You’ll have to buy a ticket to find out. On the lineup, you’ll find Badluck, Looongcon, Souls Departed, Ultrathem, and Vorsicht, who are set to take over the decks with heavy basslines and synths. Here’s hoping someone drops a bangin’ remix of “El Burrito Sabanero.” 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. Friday, at a secret location. Tickets cost $10 via shotgun. live. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ DOWNTOWN KEEP THE FLAME ALIVE On Friday, the Miami Heat face off against the Indiana Pacers at FTX Arena. When last we checked, the Heat sat in eighth place in the Eastern Conference — just below the Pacers. But the home team still has plenty of time to turn things before the playoffs begin in mid- April. Bam Adebayo injured an ankle on De- cember 15, so here’s hoping he’s made a recovery by Friday. 8 p.m. Friday, at FTX Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 786-777- 1000; ftxarena.com. Tickets cost $22 to $500 via ticketmaster.com. JOSE D. DURAN ▼ DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY HOUSE DJ/producer Roger Sanchez stops at Lost Nightclub on Friday to get everyone moving before the holidays. The house music legend won a Grammy for his remix of No Doubt’s “Hella Good” and is a mainstay in the Euro- pean dance-music scene, especially in Ibiza. He has collaborated and remixed with the likes of Diana Ross, Kylie Minogue, Daft Punk, and Madonna. 10 p.m. Friday, at Lost Nightclub, 30 NE 14th St., Miami; apexpre- sents.com. Tickets cost $20 via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA SAT 12/24 ▼ FORT LAUDERDALE DASH THROUGH THE SNOW On Saturday, get off the sleigh and work those legs at the Fort Lauderdale Jingle Bell Jog 5K, an annual running event celebrating the win- ter season. Attendees are expected to take on a long race filled with mistletoe, eggnog, rein- deer, and elves helping racers cross the finish line. Participants are encouraged to dress in their Santa best and jingle in their belled run- ning shoes. Runners who complete the race will be rewarded with a medal to mark the occasion. 8 a.m. Saturday, at Las Olas Oceans- ide Park, 3000 E Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauder- dale; jinglebelljog.net. Registration costs $20 to $50 via runsignup.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ MID-BEACH THE CHOSEN ONES Another year, another Matzoball. While all your gentile friends celebrate the holiday, you can skip the Chinese dinner and head to LIV on Saturday. Jewish singles will come together on Christmas Eve to find new friends and — if your mom’s prayers are heard — a match. This year, there’s even a Matzoball app to pull it all together and make it a modern dating experience. 10 p.m. at LIV, 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; matzoball.org. Tickets cost $50. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN SUN 12/25 ▼ MIAMI GARDENS GRIDIRON GREETINGS If Dad is rushing you to open your presents quickly, it’s because it’s game day. This Christmas Day, the Miami Dolphins will host the Green Bay Packers, hoping to parlay their warm-weather advantage into a playoff N I G H T DAY W E E K O F D E C E M B E R 2 2 - 2 8 , 2 0 2 2 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 CULTURAL ARCHEOLOGY “Ancestral Grounds” at Adrienne Arsht Center Wednesday Photo by Osmany Torres ®
