August 27 – September 1st
August 27
Comedy
Mike Epps
Hilarious funnyman, actor and rapper Mike Epps, best known for playing Day-Day in the films Next Friday and Friday After Next will be in town for a comedy run this weekend. 8:30pm. $30. Improv, 3390 Mary St Miami. For info: www.improv.com
August 27
Music
Travie McCoy
944 Nightlife issue release party at LIV will feature the fun and funky sounds of Travie McCoy and Graham Funke. DJ will be the ever popular Pea, Will.I.AM. Sounds like a rocking evening. 10pm. LIV Nightclub, 4441 Collins Ave; Miami Beach. For info: www.livnightclub.com
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August 27
Film
Wild Grass
At age 87, Alain Resnais creates a playful and often infuriating comedy in Wild Grass, a movie about the impulsive things people do in reaction to something unexpected. Wild Grass will be playing at the Raleigh Hotel ballroom as part of the Miami Beach Cinematheque’s ongoing series. 8pm. $10. Raleigh Hotel, 1775 Collins Ave; Miami Beach. For info: www.mbcinema.com
August 28
Art
Natures Mortes
A nature inspired photographic group retropsective is currently on show at Abba Fine Art. Artists exhibiting include Debra Holt, Hugo Lopez, Ricardo Davilla, Aldo Chaparro, Mathais Kessler and Julie Pike. Free. Through September 31. Abba Fine Art, 233 NW 36th St; Miami. For info: www.abbafineart.com.
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August 28
Film
Scene of the Crime
HistoryMiami Museum resident historian Dr. Paul George, Rene Ramos and Barron Sherer of the Lynn and Louis Wolfson II Florida Moving Image Archives will screen and discuss television news coverage of crime in Miami. Film clips include footage from the Archives’ local television news collections not seen for decades. 2pm. Free. HistoryMiami, 101 West Flagler Street, Miami. For info: 305-375-1492.
August 28
Dance
Eras Del Tango
Traditional tango merges with modern dance in Eras del Tango. The show features three professional tango couples, each with their individual style, full of seduction and romance, performing group numbers that explode with versatility. The dancers include Jeremias Massera and Mariela Barufaldi, Diego Blanco and Ana Padron and Jerry and Christine Perez. Classic tango songs filled with passion and nostalgia by vocalist Cristina Longo. 5-piece orchestra. 5:30pm. $36-$48. Colony Theatre, 1040 Lincoln Rd; Miami Beach. For info: www.TangoAxis.com.
August 28
Music
Ivete Sangalo
Brought to Miami by the Rhythm Foundation, Brazilian songstress Ivete Sangalo performs live for a one-night only show this Saturday. $45 – $90. American Airlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd, Miami. www.rhythmfoundation.com
August 28
Music
‘80’s Flashback
Rock some 80′s threads and a mullet at the Tobacco Road 80’s Flashback costume party this Saturday night. There’s still time to get a costume. 15 bands on 3 stages play their favorite 80′s songs as well as originals and a Michael Jackson birthday tribute at midnight. Glitter those gloves, dance to a mash-up of his best hits and let his incredible music live on. 8pm Tobacco Road, 626 South Miami Ave, Miami. For info: 305.374.1198 or tobacco-road.com.
August 29
Music
Hippiefest
It’s far out fun for all ages as Hippiefest rocks the Broward Center with an all-star line-up of iconic rockers including Jack Bruce of Cream, WAR, Rare Earth, Mitch Ryder, and Badfinger featuring Joey Molland. The country’s favorite traveling nostalgia festival lets you come be a hippie for a night as you enjoy the peace, love and music that changed a generation. 7pm. $52.75-83-75. Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW 5th Ave; Fort Lauderdale. For info: livenation.com
August 29
Art
Artistes en Herbes
Artistes en Herbes art exhibit showcases the work and training in visual arts of young artists ages 5 to 11 in the S.L.S. Art Academy. There are lectures, workshops and an accompanying exhibit of oil paintings by Esther P. Zibell, an internationally renowned artists showing in Florida for the first time. Meet the artists at a reception Sunday, Aug 29 from 4:30 to 6:30pm. Free. Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. For info: 786-301-8276 or mbgarden.org
August 29
Film
Redwoods
Catch a showing of Redwoods at the Wolfsonian this Sunday Afternoon. Set amid the splendor of Northern California’s Russian River, Redwoods tells the story of an unshakeable love and the difficult choices it can force one to make. Everett and Miles have a comfortable relationship. They are raising their learning-challenged son Billy, who absorbs much of their attention. When Miles and Billy go off to visit family, Everett plans to enjoy his time alone; that is, until he meets a lost writer. Co-presented with the Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival. $10 all others. 4pm. For info: 305.535.2644 or www. wolfsonian.org
August 30
Books
Carl Hiaasen
Hang with Miami Author, Carl Hiaasen when he does an author reading and book signing at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. Star Island, Hiaasen’s latest thriller, is a satire on celebrity culture. An actress secretly stands in for a derailed pop star and finds herself stalked on South Beach by a crazed paparazzo – and befriended by an unhinged hermit who was once the governor of Florida. Wine and cheese 7pm. Reading at 8pm. Tickets are required for this event. $15. or tickets are free with purchase of Star Island at Books & Books prior to the event. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables. For info: booksandbooks.com
August 31
Music
Tears for Fears
AEG Live and the Broward Center present one of the most successful bands in 1980’s Rock. Tears For Fears. Tears for Fears will be performing a dazzling mix of old and new material fitting the band’s brilliant blend of melodic pop and Beatles-tinged psychedelia. $42. – $83.75. 8pm. Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW 5th Ave; Fort Lauderdale. For info: www.browardcenter.org
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August 31
Art
Mike Tesch
Last few days to see the illustrative painter Mike Tesch Ponderings exhibit. The 71-year-old advertising genius paints single framed comic illustrations with humorous sayings. Through September 7. Kelley Roy Gallery, 50 NE 29 St; Miami. For info: www.kelleyroygallery.com.
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September 1
Music
Meat Loaf
We all have fond memories of sitting in a midnight showing of the Rocky Horror Show listening to Meatloaf singing his lungs out. Time to relive those memories when the large one himself hits the Hard Rock for a one night show. Opening is Pearl. $54.50 – $77.50. 8pm. Hard Rock, 5747 Seminole Way, Hollywood. For info: livenation.com
Category: HIGHLIGHTS
