Monday, December 26
The Wolfsonian debuted “Street Shrines,” the primary South Florida museum exhibition from artist, activist, and educator Roberto Lugo throughout Miami Art Week. The exhibit pairs conventional European and American pottery varieties with portraits and pictures highlighting Lugo’s affinity for hip-hop and standard tradition, in addition to the artist’s personal Afro-Latino and North Philadelphia roots. Now that the crowds have cleared out, it is the right time to take a look at the exhibit, which is on view via May 28, 2023. 10 a.m. to six p.m. Monday via May 28, 2023, on the Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; 305-531-1001; wolfsonian.org. Tickets price $8 to $12; free for Florida residents. Jose D. Duran
Tuesday, December 27
Dave Chappelle is primed to seem “In Your Dreams” at Hard Rock Live on Tuesday. The seasoned comic has earned over 30 nominations and awards for his work. His acclamations embody the distinguished Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, in addition to 5 Emmy Awards and three Grammys. And you have little doubt heard particulars of Chappelle’s “cancellation” streak, what along with his commentary on transgender individuals and his views on Kanye West throughout his latest Saturday Night Live monologue. Rest assured, Chappelle will not keep quiet when he stops in South Florida. 8 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, at Hard Rock Live, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood; 954-797-5531; seminolehardrockhollywood.com. Tickets price $115 to $395 through ticketmaster.com. Sophia Medina
Deck the halls — your favourite drag queens are coming to city on Tuesday. Hosted by Nina West and Trinity the Tuck, Drag Queen Christmas is touring the U.S., bringing festive cheer in all places it stops. This yr’s particular visitor is singer and choreographer Todrick Hall. The tour has confronted some resistance from right-wing activists who slander the LGBTQ neighborhood as “groomers” of kids. Honey, the one issues that’ll be groomed on Tuesday are the mile-high wigs. 8 p.m. Tuesday, on the James L. Knight Center, 400 SE Second Ave., Miami; 305-416-5978; jlkc.com. Tickets price $37.50 to $80.50 through ticketmaster.com. Ashley-Anna Aboreden
Wednesday, December 28
The Peter London Global Dance Company takes the stage on the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday for a particular efficiency of “Ancestral Grounds.” This groundbreaking efficiency is a part of the corporate’s eleventh season and options works by Justin Rapaport, Kashia Kancey, Vitolio Jeune, Alondra Balbuena, Marion Skye Brook, and Peter London. The present facilities on Afro-Caribbean and Latin influences whereas inviting viewers members right into a non secular expertise. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday via December 31, on the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-949-6722; arshtcenter.org. Tickets price $53. Ashley-Anna Aboreden
Dance music veteran Tiësto takes over the decks at LIV as a part of the nightclub’s celebration main as much as New Year’s Eve. The Dutch producer began in 1994, lengthy earlier than EDM was a factor, and he stays a significant determine within the scene. Regarded because the “Godfather of EDM,” his catalog contains licensed anthems like “Red Lights”; “Jackie Chan,” that includes Post Malone and Dzeko; and “The Only Way Is Up” with Martin Garrix. 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, at LIV, 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 305-674-4680; livnightclub.com. Tickets price $110 through liv.tixr.com. Sophia Medina
Cirque Dreams Holidaze on the Broward Center for the Performing Arts: See Thursday
Photo by Ron Elkman
Thursday, December 29
Christmas could also be over by the vacation season remains to be within the air. On Thursday, Cirque Dreams Holidaze retains the winter wonderland vibes going on the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. The present blends Broadway-style musicals with up to date circus artistry because it brings its vacation characters, together with reindeer, elves, penguins, and jesters, to life. Audiences will discover themselves setting foot in a fascinating story stuffed with surprises. 2 and eight p.m. Thursday, on the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 954-462-0222; browardcenter.org. Tickets price $29 to $69 through ticketmaster.com. Sophia Medina
Comedian, actor, producer, and author Marlon Wayans kicks off his three-night stint on the Miami Improv on Thursday. With his brother, Shawn, he is starred in comedies just like the Scary Movie franchise, White Chicks, and Little Man. (He’s additionally confirmed to be fairly a talented dramatic actor, when he starred in Darren Aronofsky’s Requiem for a Dream.) More not too long ago, he starred in and produced the Netflix comedy-horror movie The Curse of Bridge Hollow. Wayans’ cease in Miami is a part of his Microphone Fiend Tour. 8 p.m. Thursday, 8 and 10:30 p.m. Friday, and seven and 10 p.m. Saturday, at Miami Improv, 3450 NW 83rd Ave., Doral; 305-441-8200; miamiimprov.com. Tickets price $45 to $70. Ashley-Anna Aboreden
Australian music producer Fisher takes over the decks at Factory Town, kicking off the venue’s New Year’s Eve weekend celebrations. Also on Thursday’s lineup: Wade, Andres Lines, Differ, Miguelle & Tons, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, and Miluhska. Fisher rose to stardom after the discharge of his 2018 single “Losing It,” which conquered the airwaves, charting on Billboard’s Hot Dance/Electronic Songs. Factory Town’s NYE weekend continues with Carl Cox on December 30 and Solomun on January 1, 2023. 8 p.m. Thursday, at Factory Town, 4800 NW thirty seventh Ave., Miami. Tickets price $40 to $100 through cube.fm. Sophia Medina
Salute to Vienna on the Adrienne Arsht Center: See Friday
Photo courtesy of Attila Glatz Concert Productions
Friday, December 30
The faculty soccer season is coming to an finish, and the bowl video games are in full swing. One of the oldest bowl video games takes place proper right here in South Florida. The 89th-annual Capital One Orange Bowl brings a marquee matchup because the Tennessee Volunteers take the sector in opposition to the Clemson Tigers. The sixth-ranked Volunteers are led by second-year head coach Josh Heupel, whereas the seventh-ranked Tigers are led by Dabo Swinney, who has been teaching the staff for 15 years. It’s not the championship bracket, however anticipate an thrilling match between rival faculty soccer powerhouses. 8 p.m. Friday, at Hard Rock Stadium, 347 Don Shula Dr., Miami Gardens; 305-943-8000; hardrockstadium.com. Tickets price $95 to $1,750 through ticketmaster.com. Ashley-Anna Aboreden
In what has change into an end-of-the-year custom, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts as soon as once more hosts the Strauss Symphony of America, led by conductor Alexander Steinitz, for its Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert. Featuring dancers from Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami, this system is impressed by Vienna’s Neujahrskonzert, the annual live performance carried out by the Vienna Philharmonic. 8 p.m. Friday, on the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami;Â 305-949-6722; arshtcenter.org. Tickets price $29 to $159. Jose D. Duran
Tired of getting hit on when you’re simply making an attempt to bop together with your girlfriends? Luckily, there’s a resolution. Sorry Papi invitations girls to return right down to Oasis Wynwood on Friday for an evening of perreo with out fearing harassment. Ladies are inspired to ask their finest associates to the last word ladies’ night time out, which incorporates themed photograph ops, pink ‘n’ fairly cocktails, and music by feminine DJs. The reggaeton occasion empowers and celebrates girls who, one can solely hope, will at some point be capable of a membership with out being admonished to “smile extra.” 9 p.m. Friday, at Oasis Wynwood, 2335 N. Miami Ave., Miami; oasiswynwood.com. Tickets price $35 to $75 through oasismiami.tixr.com. Sophia Medina
Saturday, December 31
With so some ways to ring within the new yr on Saturday, maintain it native with funk-pop duo Afrobeta. Cuci Amador and Smurphio take over Bar Nancy in Little Havana with an end-of-year spectacular alongside Galactic Effect and ¡Bas! The $20 admission value features a complimentary sizzling buttered rye shot and a Champagne toast at midnight. For a primer of what to anticipate on Saturday, hearken to Afrobeta’s newest album, Illusion Motel, which options standouts like “All of the Things” and “Chancletazo.” 8 p.m. Saturday, at Bar Nancy, 2007 SW Eighth St., Miami; nancy305.com. Tickets price $20. Ashley-Anna Aboreden
The Big Orange is about to rise on the InterContinental Miami because the throngs ring within the new yr under in Bayfront Park. For this yr’s Bayfront NYE, Willy Chirino and Arturo Sandoval function headliners, with acts like Amaury Gutiérrez, Aymeé Nivola, El Chacal, Diana Lara, and Carlos Olivia additional down on the invoice. As all the time, the occasion is free (a VIP ticket possibility nets you an open bar from 8 p.m. until midnight and a mainstage viewing space). Of course, there will be a fireworks present for all at midnight. 8 p.m. Saturday, at Bayfront Park, 301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; bayfrontnye.com. Admission is free; VIP tickets price $249. Sophia Medina
Don’t need to make the journey downtown? Wynwood NYE has change into the go-to different for many who choose to not cope with the visitors flocking downtown or crossing the causeways to Miami Beach. Head to Wynwood Marketplace for an evening of dwell music, limitless drinks, and free admission. Mr. Pauer will present the tunes, and a VIP open bar might be out there for $59. 8 p.m. Saturday, at Wynwood Marketplace, 2250 NW Second Ave., Miami; 305-461-2700; wynwood-marketplace.com. Admission is free; VIP tickets price $59 through eventbrite.com. Sophia Medina
Sunday, January 1
Since its founding in 2004, London-based collective Horse Meat Disco has been reminding partygoers that dance music is queer — actually, actually queer. So it is solely acceptable that the collective takes over Oasis Wynwood on New Year’s Day as a part of the Dreamland NYE collection of occasions. The occasion begins early, at 2 p.m., and continues after the solar goes down, with Purple Disco Machine serving because the dusk headliner. 2 p.m. Sunday, at Oasis Wynwood, 2335 N. Miami Ave., Miami; dreamlandnye.com. Tickets price $49 to $169 through oasismiami.tixr.com. Sophia Medina
Start 2023 on a excessive be aware with Above & Beyond at Story. The trio has continued to beat the digital dance music scene since its begin in 2000. Above & Beyond has been acknowledged for its highly effective melodic sounds and translucent beats. In addition to the music, the band is behind the document labels Anjunabeats and Anjunadeep and the weekly radio present Group Therapy Radio. 11 p.m. Sunday, at Story Nightclub, 136 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 305-479-4426; storymiami.com. Tickets price $65 through story.tixr.com. Sophia Medina