Monday, January 23
The recently reopened Mayfair House Hotel & Garden houses Vibe House with Kymå Monday night. Hosted by Modern Ōm, the meditation combines mindfulness, exercise and music to ease tension at the start of the work week. Led by Kymå, a trauma-informed DJ and meditation and breathing teacher, the silent disco will take you on a journey initiated by earthly sound and rhythms. Breathe in good vibrations and exhale bad energies as you access the depths of your inner harmony. Monday from 7 to 8:30 pm, at the Mayfair House Hotel & Garden, 3000 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove; 305-441-0000; mayfairhousemiami.com. Donations are encouraged through eventbrite.com. Sofia Medina
Tuesday, January 24
The arena that will no longer be known as FTX heats up Tuesday as the Miami Heat go head-to-head with their Eastern Conference rival, the Boston Celtics. As of this writing, the Celts sit atop the conference standings, with the Heat mired in the middle of the pack. Nikola Jović is out while he recovers from finger surgery and Tyler Herro and Kyle Lowry are out and about. Can the home team overcome the injury bug? Score one or three tickets and witness for yourself on Tuesday. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, at Miami-Dade Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 786-777-1000; www.miamidadearena.com. Tickets are between $30 and $575 through ticketmaster.com. Ashley Anna Aboreden
Wednesday, January 25
On Wednesday, you can enjoy a six-course tasting menu prepared by two of South Florida’s most talented chefs, as the Gibson Room presents a Franco Stanzione and Michael Beltran Collaboration Dinner. Stanzione learned to make pizza in Italy and returned to Miami to share his knowledge (and food) at Stanzione 87, while Beltrán’s restaurant, Ariete, recently earned a Michelin star. The two will team up for the first time to cook an Italian-style menu that includes timbale, lamb bistecca alla fiorentina and ravioli. Wednesdays from 6 to 9:30 pm, in the Gibson Room, 2224 SW 22nd St., Miami; 305-570-4311; thegibsonroommiami.com. Tickets are $110 via eventbrite.com. Ashley Anna Aboreden
True story is a local weekly event where storytellers, artists, musicians, comedians, and guests come together to hear eye-opening stories. There are only two rules: it must be true and it must be about you. Other recommendations include writing the first and last lines of your story, so you know where it ends. Also, think of a hook – keeping your audience in suspense rarely fails to amaze. The event is held every Wednesday at Ironside in Little River. Wednesdays from 7 to 10 pm, at Ironside, 7610 NE Fourth Ct., Miami; instagram.com/truestorymiami. Admission is free with RSVP through eventbrite.com. Ashley Anna Aboreden
Infected fungus in Daer: see on Thursday
Photo by Ohad Kab
Thursday, January 26
Thursday, Seed Food and Wine Festival kicks off its celebration of plant-based cooking with four days of events. From cooking demos and specialty dinners to wine, craft beer and spirits tastings, the festivities will provide an experience any vegan or omnivore will enjoy. It all starts with the seventh annual Burger Battle at Jungle Plaza in the Design District. The judges will vote for the best bite and the winner will be crowned the best plant-based burger in America. Competitors include Plant Mafia, Stalk and Spade, Vegan Perrology, Root to Rise Kitchen, and Dope Vegan. Thursday from 7 to 10 pm, at Jungle Plaza, 3801 NE First Ave., Miami; seedfoodandwine.com. Tickets are between $60 and $85 through eventbrite.com. Sofia Medina
Israeli psytrance duo infected fungus take command of the decks at Daer for a night of pulsating electronic music. Since forming IM in 1996, Erez Eisen and Amit Duvdevani have performed at renowned festivals including Ultra Music Festival, Coachella and Burning Man. The pair recently released I’M 25 via Monstercat to celebrate the band’s 25th anniversary and are in the midst of a world tour that sees them perform a hybrid DJ set and live performance, though Infected Mushroom’s appearance in South Florida will be only a DJ set. Thursday at 10 pm, at Daer Nightclub, 1 Luck St., Hollywood; 954-779-4750; hardrocknightlife.com. Tickets are $30 via tixr.com. Sofia Medina
Friday, January 27
For his latest exhibition, “Willy Chirino: 50 years of making music”, HistoryMiami Museum delves into the life and career of singer-songwriter Willy Chirino. The exhibition showcases Chirino’s five-decade career through photographs, videos, personal items, and other ephemera. HistoryMiami will celebrate the exhibition’s debut Friday with live music, giveaways and more. Friday from 10 am to 4 pm, at HistoryMiami Museum, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami; 305-375-1492; historiamiami.org. Admission is free with RSVP. Ashley Anna Aboreden
Friday, legendary reggae band the skatalites hit the stage on the ground. Founded in 1964, the band played a key role in the development of reggae and its rise in popularity around the world. The intervening decades have seen a steady rotation of the lineup; the only remaining original member is vocalist Doreen Shaffer. Need a Skatalites primer before the show? Search YouTube for “Swing Easy”, “Guns of Navarone”, and “Exodus”. Friday at 7 pm, at the Ground, 34 NE11th St., Miami; www.thegroundmiami.com. Tickets are $35 to $40 via eventbrite.com. Ashley Anna Aboreden
Gretell Barreiro Marina at Miami-Dade County Auditorium: Watch Friday
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Make room for the pianist! Billy Joel stops at Hard Rock Live on Friday to serenade his South Florida fans. Joel is one of the most popular music artists of all time, with more than 160 million records sold over a career spanning more than five decades and accolades including six Grammy Awards, two RIAA Diamond Awards, and a Tony Award. , and has been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Y the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. You wouldn’t expect less from a guy who produced hits like “Tell Her About It,” “Uptown Girl,” and “Just The Way You Are.” Friday at 8 pm, at Hard Rock Live, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood; 954-797-5531; myhrl.com. Tickets are between $105 and $505 through ticketmaster.com. Sofia Medina
On Friday, FUNDarte brings Cuban-born singer-songwriter Gretell Barreiro to the stage at the Miami-Dade County Auditorium. Barreiro will present his show small port, based on his recent musical production of the same name. The production sees Gretell’s alter ego take you on a journey through personal and cultural obsessions, all taking place in a dreamy cabaret where time and space are not real. Friday at 9 pm, at the Miami-Dade County Auditorium, 2901 W. Flagler St., Miami; 305-547-5414; fundarte.us. Tickets are $15-$20 through ticketmaster.com. Jose D. Duran
Saturday, January 28
Dip your toes into a world of art during the Coral Gables Festival of the Arts on Saturday. Works by more than 200 artists span various media, from canvas to sculpture to metalwork. Art not your thing? Don’t worry: celebrations of beer, wine and spirits; dogs and other pets; chocolate; and children and family will take place at the same time, in the same place. There is literally something for everyone to enjoy! Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm, at Alhambra Circle between LeJeune Road and Ponce de Leon, Coral Gables. www.coralgablesartfestival.com. Admission is free with RSVP through eventbrite.com. Sofia Medina
2001: A Space Odyssey at Coral Gables Art Cinema: Watch Saturday
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I’m not going to lie to you: I don’t know anything about horse racing. All I know is that you can bet on a horse and hope to the gods that it ends in money. Many of the attendees on Saturdays Pegasus World Cup you will probably have the same limited knowledge, but that doesn’t matter. Gulfstream Park’s great race is about more than just horses. With Groot Hospitality in charge of food and entertainment, good food and performances by pop rockers OneRepublic and Norwegian producer Kygo are a sure thing. Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm, at Gulfstream Park, 901 S. Federal Hwy., Hallandale Beach; pegasusworldcup.com. Tickets are between $125 and $770. Jose D. Duran
Cinema was forever redefined with the 1968 release of Stanley Kubrick’s film. 2001: A Space Odyssey. And now, thanks to Christopher Nolan’s restoration, you can see it in theaters once again. On Saturday, Coral Gables Art Cinema presents a screening as part of its After Hours series. Even if you haven’t seen Kubrick’s magnum opus, you’ve surely seen its opening scene, in which primitive man encounters a mysterious obelisk, parodied countless times. Now is your chance to behold the genuine article. Saturday at 9 pm and Sunday at noon, at the Coral Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables; 786-472-2249; gablescinema.com. Tickets are $11.75. Ashley Anna Aboreden
steve leyler heads to Do Not Sit on the Furniture on Saturday to present Pendulum, a project that delves into house sounds with percussion and tribal rhythms. Joining him in the lineup are Insomnia, Nico Moon, and Surreal Flight. Over the past 20 years, Lawler has released music through labels including Hot Creations, Drumcode, Moon Harbor, and his self-founded label VIVa Music. Throughout his career, he has held a multitude of residencies, including at the iconic Space in Ibiza, where he earned the nickname King of the Space. Saturday at 10 p.m., at Do Not Sit on the Furniture, 423 16th St., Miami Beach; 510-551-5067; donotsitonthefurniture.com. Tickets are $25-$50 through shotgun.live. Sofia Medina
Samba Sunday at Moxy South Beach: Watch Sunday
Photo of Moxy in South Beach
Sunday, January 29
Time to lace up your running shoes! Attracting more than 25,000 runners each year, the Miami Half Marathon begins at sunrise against the downtown skyline. Once the race begins, a 26.2-mile free run through the most scenic areas of the city awaits you, including Brickell, South Beach and Coconut Grove. If running isn’t your thing, don’t worry: designated cheer zones along the course let you root for the runners without feeling like your legs are collapsing under you and your lungs are on fire. Sunday from 5 am to 1:30 pm, at 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; www.themiamimarathon.com. Sofia Medina
Enjoy your Sunday while sipping on a refreshing cocktail, enjoying live music, and admiring the ocean and Miami Beach skyline. This weekend, Moxy South Beach brings back its samba sunday party, with Brazilian dancers and sounds of Samba Band Tata do Povo and DJ Lucca Sav. The party takes place high up on Moxy in the Upside Rooftop space, providing a 360-degree panorama. Sunday from 5 to 11 p.m. at the Upside Rooftop at Moxy South Beach, 915 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; 305-600-4292; marriot.com. Tickets are $20 to $30 through eventbrite.com; admission is free for hotel guests. Ashley Anna Aboreden
