Friday, November 4
Returning for its thirty seventh yr on Friday is the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (FLIFF). Running via November 13, the competition is ready to showcase a lineup of worldwide options, indies, documentaries, and quick movies. Make positive to catch screenings of Rob Margolies’ Bobcat Moretti, a psychological drama about an overweight man with MS. who takes up the game of boxing, and Joachim Black’s darkish comedy Corner Office, starring John Hamm as a compulsive bureaucrat who discovers a secret room. Friday’s opening-night movie is Paul Dektor’s American Dreamer, starring Peter Dinklage, Shirley Maclaine, Matt Dillon, and Danny Glover. 7:30 p.m. Friday, at Seminole Ballroom on the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood; fliff.com. Tickets price $10 to $125. Ashley-Anna Aboreden
Local file retailer Sweat Records invitations you to swing over to the Bridge for Sweat’s Sock Hop. DJs Lolo and Hottpants will bathe partygoers with the most effective of woman teams, Motown, soul, R&B, surf rock, and swing from the Fifties and ’60s. Start the social gathering with scoops of retro-inspired ice cream and grownup drinks to loosen you up earlier than you hit the dance ground. 8 p.m. to midnight Friday, on the Bridge, 4220 NW Seventh Ave., Miami; sweatrecordsmiami.com. Tickets price $10 through eventbrite.com. Sophia Medina
You in all probability know Jo Koy from his longtime stint as a panelist on Chelsea Lately and/or his Netflix particular Joy Koy: In His Element and standup particular Comin’ In Hot. The 51-year-old Filipino-American stops by FTX Arena on Friday as a part of his Funny Is Funny World Tour. The comedian will deliver all new materials, so it must be a deal with even if you happen to’ve seen Koy work the stage earlier than. 8 p.m. Friday, at FTX Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 786-777-1000; ftxarena.com. Tickets price $42.50 to $77.50 through ticketmaster.com. Ashley-Anna Aboreden
Saturday, November 5
Regatta Park will as soon as once more play host to Grovetoberfest. On Saturday, pattern greater than 100 craft beers delivered by a number of the greatest brewers within the business. The better part? It’s fully limitless. In addition to the suds, the competition provides meals from native eating places, dwell leisure, and music. And for these trying to get pleasure from themselves a bit longer, VIP admission provides early entry two hours earlier than most of the people will get in. 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday, at Regatta Park, 3500 Pan American Dr., Coconut Grove; grovetoberfest.com. Tickets price $49 to $89 through eventbrite.com. Sophia Medina
Experience a dwell portray session in Hôtel Gaythering’s courtyard whereas assembly different queer artists at Queer Easels on Saturday. Along with the assembly and mingling, you will have the chance to buy artwork to take house and grasp in your partitions. You could be struck by the costs, that are aimed toward selling queer artists and making unique artwork extra accessible to all. 5 p.m. to midnight Saturday, at Hôtel Gaythering, 1409 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach; 786-284-1176; gaythering.com. Admission is free. Sophia Medina
Comedian Nigel Ng blew up throughout the pandemic due to his alter ego Uncle Roger, via which he critiques (largely) Western cooks’ makes an attempt at making East Asian delicacies. Uncle Roger’s sworn enemies are colanders and chef Jamie Oliver, whereas his best love is undoubtedly MSG. On Saturday, Ng brings his Haiyaa World Tour to the Fontainebleau. Uncle Roger is certain to make an look, so take into account donning an orange polo shirt in tribute. 8 p.m. Saturday, on the Fontainebleau Miami Beach, 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; bleaulive.com. Tickets price $35.50 to $47.50 through ticketmaster.com. Jose D. Duran
Experience the magic of flamenco music on Saturday and Sunday with musical director and flamenco guitarist José Almarcha. After the sudden demise of his mom, Almarcha started composing and decoding flamenco in a brand new means. As a consequence, he created Alejandra. Staged by Fundarte in collaboration with Miami-Dade County Auditorium, the work plumbs the depths of Almarcha’s id via sounds created from recollections, locations, experiences, and other people. 8 p.m. Saturday and three p.m. Sunday, at Miami-Dade County Auditorium, 2901 W. Flagler St., Miami; fundarte.us. Tickets price $17 to $37 through ticketmaster.com. Ashley-Anna Aboreden
Known for broadcasting DJ units throughout the globe, Boiler Room lands in Miami on Saturday to showcase the Magic City’s techno expertise alongside worldwide heavyweights. Spanish producer Héctor Oaks headlines together with Brooklyn underground consultant Volvox. Rounding out the native expertise is Brukhein, Marysex, Winter Wong, Zei, and Pierre Louis. If you intend on attending, native promoter Stamina asks that you simply “do not be that boring particular person” and use your telephone on the dance ground. Also, as a way to create a secure house for everybody, ensure you perceive the idea of consent and test your disrespect on the door. 10 p.m Saturday, at an undisclosed location; boilerroom.television. Tickets price $35 through ra.co. Sophia Medina
Sunday, November 6
Tie on a bib, as a result of the South Florida Seafood Festival has returned for a day of savory meals, fruity cocktails, and delightful views. On Sunday, rejoice the ocean’s bounty ready by a number of the metropolis’s most interesting cooks. Mixologists shall be on the grounds serving libations to pair with the briny delicacies. In addition to the meals and drinks, get pleasure from dwell music, yard video games, a nautical market, enormous inflatables, and extra. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, at Regatta Park, 3500 Pan American Dr., Coconut Grove; southfloridaseafoodfestival.com. Tickets price $19 to $59 through eventbrite.com. Sophia Medina
Chef Jeremiah Bullfrog has constructed a popularity for his ingenious cuisines and equally ingenious culinary occasions, together with P.I.G. (Pork Is Good) and Duck Duck Goose. On Sunday, he returns with Duck Duck Patito, an all-inclusive meals and cocktail celebration at one among New Times‘ favourite native spots, Off Site. The culinary lineup hasn’t been revealed as of press time, however anticipate the whole lot winged to be marinated, grilled, and fried. The drink of alternative for the occasion shall be Champagne, as a result of why the hell not? 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, at Off Site, 8250 NW Second Ave., Miami; offsite.miami. Tickets price $50 through eventbrite.com. Jose D. Duran
Where would heavy steel be with out Metallica? From “Enter Sandman” and “Nothing Else Matters,” the band broke the style into the mainstream again in 1986 with its third album, Master of Puppets. Sunday’s present at Hard Rock Live guarantees to be an intimate affair as Metallica pays tribute to the founding father of Megaforce Records, Jonny and Marsha Zazula. The live performance will focus closely on the band’s mid-’80s releases on the label, together with Kill ‘Em All and Ride the Lightning. 7 p.m. Sunday, at Hard Rock Live, 1 Seminole Way; Hollywood; 954-797-5531; myhrl.com. Tickets price $105 to $505 through ticketmaster.com. Ashley-Anna Aboreden
Los Angeles-based, New England-bred band Rare Occasions stops by Gramps on Sunday. The indie-rock trio launched its sophomore album, Big Whoop, in 2021, and the Miami present comes on the heels of a brand new EP, Attaboy. The band shaped whereas Brian McLaughlin, Luke Imbusch, and Jeremy Cohen attended faculty in Boston. In 2021, the band’s monitor “Notion,” which was first launched in 2016, went viral on TikTok, topping Spotify’s viral chart within the U.S. and charting at quantity 11 on Billboard‘s Hot Rock & Alternative Songs. 8 p.m. Sunday, at Gramps, 176 NW twenty fourth St., Miami; gramps.com. Tickets price $16 through eventbrite.com. Ashley-Anna Aboreden