Friday, December 2
Once once more, Night timeGarden illuminates Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden by means of the vacation season. Enjoy acres of magical vacation radiance as you discover the gardens after hours. Using gentle and sound, the installations will transport you to a world of fairy tales. Archimedes, the clever speaking tree that interacts with visitors, is on the heart of all of it. There’s additionally an app that makes use of augmented actuality to take you on a quest to search out the Fairy Queen’s misplaced topics. 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday by means of Sunday by means of January 8, 2023, at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables; thenightgarden.com. Tickets price $30 to $35. Ashley-Anna Aboreden
South Florida might not expertise seasonal climate, however it’s starting to look loads like Christmas at Zoo Miami. Every yr, the park hosts Zoo Lights Miami, that includes greater than one million vibrant tree lights, a 24-foot-tall vacation tree, and appearances by Jolly Old St. Nick himself. The whole household also can take pleasure in animal appearances, riverboat rides, and scorching chocolate and cookies. 6:30 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday by means of December 30, at Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152nd St., Miami; 305-255-5551; zoomiami.org. Tickets price $18.95 to $22.50. Jose D. Duran
Celebrate Miami’s favourite fried snack on the ninth-annual iteration of the incomparable Croqueta Palooza. Edible South Florida has dubbed it “essentially the most Miami occasion ever,” and it is arduous to disagree. In addition to the celebrated fried finger meals, put together to chow down on fritas, flans, and Cuban sandwiches. The lineup contains Babe’s Meat & Counter, Casa 305, Dos Croqueta, Islas Canarias, and Joanna’s Marketplace. You can wash it down with Jupiña and Materva and drinks from Civil Society, Funky Buddha, and M.I.A. Beer & Spirits. 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, at Magic City Casino, 450 NW thirty seventh Ave., Miami; burgerbeast.com/croquetapalooza. Tickets price $75 through eventbrite.com. Sophia Medina
Saturday, December 3
As a part of Vizcaya Museum & Gardens’ Contemporary Arts Program, the historic landmark debuts its newest artwork set up in time for Miami Art Week. Created by Jaime and Javier Suárez, “Wish Towers” explores how artwork and nature intersect at Vizcaya. The set up is made out of fossilized coral from Puerto Rico’s shores and sheds gentle on local weather change and sea-level rise, highlighting Vizcaya’s dedication to the surroundings. The opening reception takes place on Saturday with an artists’ speak that includes curator Helena Gomez and the artists. 9:30 a.m. to midday Saturday, at Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, 3251 S. Miami Ave., Miami; 305-250-9133; vizcaya.org. Tickets price $5 through eventbrite.com; free for members. Ashley-Anna Aboreden
On Saturday, the sixth-annual Art, Blues & Soul Festival returns to the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center in Liberty City. As the title implies, the occasion celebrates the genres of blues and soul. Singer-songwriter Marsha Ambrosius, previously of the Grammy-nominated duo Floetry, headlines this yr’s occasion, together with soul singer Meli’sa Morgan, R&B trio Next, and R&B artist Lenny Williams. Along with the music, the competition will current “First Frequency — First People Of Knowledge,” an artwork exhibition that includes works from numerous African diaspora artists. 3:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, on the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, 6161 NW twenty second Ave., Miami; 305-638-6771; ahcacmiami.org. Tickets price $55 to $88 through eventbrite.com. Sophia Medina
Seth, Troxler, Jennifer Cardini, Diplo, Dixon, Moodymann — Virginia Key Beach Park hosts a veritable who’s-who of dance music all-stars throughout Rakastella. The sunset-to-sunrise bash additionally contains locals like Ultrathem, Ashley Venom, Coffintexts, and Will Renuart on the lineup. The competition is the work of Innervisions and Life and Death, which premiered in 2017 and has grown steadily ever since. Despite its development, it is stored its mission of affection and sustainability at its core. 4 p.m. Saturday, December 4, at Virginia Key Beach Park, 4020 Virginia Beach Dr., Miami; rakastella.com. Tickets price $70 to $140 through ticketfairy.com. Jose D. Duran
Step into Honey Dijon’s Playground when the DJ/producer takes over Space Park’s pop-up in Wynwood for an evening of home music. Joining Dijon in dominating the dance flooring are Derrick Carter, DJ Holographic, and Roujee Tunes. Honey Dijon is well known for her performances at world-renowned nightclubs and manufacturing work on soundtracks for galleries and trend occasions comparable to Louis Vuitton and Dior. Her sound leans closely on golden-era disco, mixed with home and techno parts. 5 p.m. Saturday, on the Space Park Pop-Up, at 2250 NW Second Ave., Miami; spaceparkmiami.com. Tickets price $20 to $30 through cube.fm. Sophia Medina
On Saturday, the Coral Gables Art Cinema screens Blade Runner: The Final Cut as a part of its After Hours sequence. When it premiered in 1982, the Ridley Scott-directed movie laid the template for each sci-fi film that got here after. The movie depicts a dystopian future through which company energy, air pollution, and flying automobiles are the norm. Harrison Ford stars as retired cop Rick Deckard, alongside Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, Edward James Olmos, and Daryl Hannah. 9 p.m. Saturday, on the Coral Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables; 786-472-2249; gablescinema.com. Tickets price $8 to $11.75. Jose D. Duran
Sunday, December 4
Epic Pool Parties takes over the Sagamore South Beach’s pool for the whole thing of Miami Art Week, culminating on Sunday afternoon when legends Sasha and Danny Tenaglia come collectively for an epic back-to-back set. Sasha is finest often known as half of the British duo Sasha & John Digweed, whereas Tenaglia is one among New York City’s most celebrated DJs. Either means, your poolside leisure is in knowledgeable arms. Also on Sunday’s invoice are DJ Three and Jonathan Cowan. 1 to 11 p.m. Sunday, on the Sagamore South Beach, 1671 Collins Ave., Miami; theepicpoolparty.com. Tickets price $40 to $60 through eventbrite.com. Ashley-Anna Aboreden
Drab Majesty is rather more than a band. It is a musical venture based by Andrew Clinico in 2011 that facilities on the androgynous character Deb Demure. Along with associate Mona D, Clinico’s venture options reverb-laced guitars, synth basslines, and drum-machine beats. The band launched its third album, the goth-rock Modern Mirror, to important acclaim in 2019. “While the report isn’t essentially groundbreaking, it would not must be. It’s all the pieces we would like from Drab Majesty,” Paste‘s Annie Black wrote in her overview. See for your self when the duo stops at Gramps on Sunday for an intimate present. 8 p.m. Sunday, at Gramps, 176 NW twenty fourth St., Miami; gramps.com. Tickets price $22 to $25 through eventbrite.com. Ashley-Anna Aboreden