Friday, January 20
On Friday, University of Texas ethnomusicologist Robin Moore will try and reply the query: Where did salsa — the model of music — come from? The dialogue, entitled “The Birth of Salsa in New York City,” relies on the Wolfsonian’s present exhibit, “Turn the Beat Around” (on view via April 30), which explores how Cuban and American musicians produced new musical kinds by riffing off their neighbors. Moore’s discuss focuses on how Puerto Rican, Cuban, and Dominican musicians in New York City developed the salsa style by uniting mambo, cha-cha-chá, and conjunto. 7 p.m. Friday, on the Wolfsonian, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; 305-531-1001; wolfsonian.org. Admission is free with RSVP. Ashley-Anna Aboreden
On Friday, Olujimi Dance Collective takes the stage on the Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center to current its newest program, “T.W.E.R.Okay.” The acronym stands for “transnational dance works and practices that evoke revolutionary kinship” and brings collectively a various group of artists to have a good time the bonds that maintain us collectively. Olujimi is led by inventive director Michelle Grant-Murray, who has educated in up to date trendy dance, West African dance, Afro-Brazilian dance, jazz dance, and dance composition. 8:30 p.m. Friday, 3:30 and eight:30 p.m. Saturday, and three:30 p.m. Sunday, at Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center, 10950 SW 211th St., Cutler Bay; 786-573-5300; mosscenter.org. Tickets value $35. Jose D. Duran
You will not should journey to Park City to take a look at among the yr’s finest quick movies. On Friday, O Cinema premieres the Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour 2022, a 95-minute program that options seven movie shorts curated from the movie pageant’s shorts program. Three of the seven movies received awards, together with If I Go Will They Miss Me, Stranger Than Rotterdam with Sara Driver, and Warsha. For a long time, Sundance has been thought-about the premier showcase for brief movies that vary from documentaries to animation and fiction. 9 p.m. Friday via Thursday, January 26, at O Cinema South Beach, 1130 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; 786-471-3269; o-cinema.org. Tickets value $9 to $11. Ashley-Anna Aboreden
Saturday, January 21
Willy Wonka is probably not opening his doorways to the chocolate manufacturing unit, however Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is inviting you to its chocolate wonderland. A Festival of Chocolate celebrates the velvety confection’s wealthy style and luscious decadence. Indulge in varied chocolate pairings with wines and spirits, unlocking sturdy flavors and amplifying your style buds. Beyond the tasty treats, the pageant gives a plethora of actions, from reside leisure to courses that dive into the world of chocolate. 10 a.m. to five p.m. Saturday and Sunday, at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables; 305-667-1651; fairchildgarden.org. Tickets value $11.95 to $24.95. Sophia Medina
For the primary time, Wynwood’s Asian meals corridor 1-800-Lucky hosts a celebratory bash in honor of the Lunar New Year. For two days solely, the area will invite seven meals distributors to serve seven particular meals not sometimes served on the institution and believed to impart luck, together with longevity noodles, coconut jelly rabbit dumplings (2023 is the Year of the Rabbit), and good-fortune fruits. Upon entry, you may obtain an envelope that you’re going to current to every vendor to obtain a meals merchandise and stamp. Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, at 1-800-Lucky, 143 NW twenty third St., Miami; 305-768-9826; 1800lucky.com. Tickets value $75 by way of eventbrite.com. Sophia Medina
Beat the Miami winter warmth with an ice-cold beer on the inaugural Somi Beer Festival, offered by Bougainvillea’s Old Florida Tavern. More than 90 breweries will share their craft beers for attendees to pattern and revel in. (Did we point out samples are limitless?) Pair your beer with savory meals provided by varied native distributors as you take pleasure in reside music by native band Sunset Dreams. 1 to six p.m. Saturday, at Bougainvillea’s Old Florida Tavern, 7221 SW 58th Ave., South Miami; 305-669-8577; bougiesbar.com. Tickets value $40 to $70 by way of eventbrite.com. Sophia Medina
The ever-popular Black Market is internet hosting a brand new occasion at Understory on Saturday. Night of Gaia does not stray removed from Black Market’s mixture of leisure, distributors, and all-around enjoyable. You can anticipate reside performances by Rachel Goodrich, Humbert, and Raquel Lily, in addition to stand-up comedy by Alby Dominguez, Raul Colom, and Shaq Zoola. There may also be a pop-up drawing class and all kinds of distributors. 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, at Understory, 7145 NW First Court, Miami; instagram.com/understorymia. Tickets value $15 by way of shotgun.reside. Jose D. Duran
On Saturday, Nu Deco Ensemble returns to the stage on the Miami Beach Bandshell to ship one other of its applications of classical twists on up to date sounds. The orchestra will carry out 4 items: Jacques Ibert’s Divertissement; an authentic composition by Sam Hyken, Aaron Lebos, Armando Lopez, and Jam Matthews; and a reimagining of Stevie Wonder’s 1979 double album Journey Through the Secret Life of Plants. The evening culminates with a particular collaboration with New York City soul-pop group Lawrence. 8 p.m. Saturday, at Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; nu-deco.org. Tickets value $70 to $80. Ashley-Anna Aboreden
Sunday, January 22
The Faena Hotel Miami Beach hosts a spirit-awakening session that calls on members to launch love as a way to obtain it again. Led by the lodge’s spa director Augustina Caminos, Twin Hearts Meditation guarantees to cleanse your auras, calm your feelings, and sharpen your thoughts. You’ll stroll away from this religious bathe with highly effective vitality and a shimmering aura. 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday, at Faena Hotel Miami Beach, 3201 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 305-534-8800; faena.com. Donations are inspired by way of eventbrite.com. Sophia Medina
On Sunday, head to Wynwood sizzling spot the Joint of Miami to scope out the town’s up-and-coming comedic expertise. American Grime’s new Comedy Joint Open Mic Night, hosted by Sergio Mendez and MC Jumanji, invitations anybody who’s courageous sufficient to take the stage. Express your self any manner you please: comedy, poetry, spoken phrase, or acoustic music. 8 p.m. to midnight, on the Joint of Miami, 2010 NW Miami Ct., Miami; 786-860-5634; thejointofmiami.com. Tickets value $15 by way of eventbrite.com; entry is free for the primary 50 individuals with RSVP. Ashley-Anna Aboreden