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Monday, February 23
One Night in Miami at Coral Gables Art Cinema
Directed by Regina King and written by Kemp Powers, One Night in Miami is a fictional imagining of a real evening when cultural icons Muhammad Ali, Malcolm X, Sam Cooke, and Jim Brown gathered in Brownsville’s Historic Hampton House after Ali — then Cassius Clay — defeated Sonny Liston to claim the World Heavyweight title for the first time. Important conversations follow, and renowned historian Dr. Marvin Dunn will help unpack these in a post-film Q&A. 6 p.m. at Coral Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables; 786-472-2249. Tickets cost $11.75 via gablescinema.com.
Tuesday, February 24
((( O ))) at ZeyZey
Genre-defying artist ((( O ))) is best known for her unpronounceable stage name and experimental sound that’s at times more concerned with world-building than melodies. Formerly June Marieezy, the incredibly prolific Filipino-American singer-songwriter has released five LPs since 2019, with her latest, ((( 5 ))), released in 2024. Singles “Power,” “Sakral,” and “Cycles” followed in 2025. She’ll bring her diverse catalog — which swerves from R&B to ambient to experimental — to an intimate Tuesday-night set at ZeyZey. 7 p.m. at ZeyZey Miami, 353 NE 61st St., Miami; 305-456-2671; zeyzeymiami.com. Tickets cost $30 via shotgun.live.
Wednesday, February 25
Miles Davis Centennial at the Montreux Jazz Festival Miami
Part of the Montreux Jazz Festival Miami and created in collaboration with the Miles Davis Estate, this celebration of the trumpeter’s centennial brings together two defining sides of his legacy: the groundbreaking sonic experiments of his Miles Electric Band, and the intimate sound of Kind of Blue. His nephew, Vince Wilburn Jr., will pay homage to the former, while musicians from Davis’ circle will tribute the latter. 7 p.m. at the Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 305-672-5202; montreuxjazzfestivalmiami.com. Tickets cost $60 to $114 via tixr.com.
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Flamenco Festival Miami at the Adrienne Arsht Center
Now in its 17th year, the Flamenco Festival Miami has become a regular stop for Spain’s most celebrated flamenco dancers and musicians. This year’s lineup includes internationally renowned bailaora Sara Baras, whose company is known for combining traditional flamenco footwork with awe-inspiring theatrical production. A recipient of Spain’s National Dance Award, she’s toured globally for more than 25 years. The show — presented inside the Ziff Ballet Opera House, a venue more commonly associated with opera and Broadway tours — underscores Miami’s longstanding ties to Spanish culture and spotlights one of flamenco’s most gifted contemporary figures. 7:30 p.m. at the Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-949-6722. Tickets cost $35 to $204 via arshtcenter.org.
Thursday, February 26
Mostly Baroque Festival at the Adrienne Arsht Center
With access to most of the world’s music in the palm of our hands, the shelf life of a song can feel fleeting these days. But the music you’ll hear at the Mostly Baroque Festival — intricate works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Georg Philipp Telemann, and others — has lasted centuries. Audiences will see rising artist Johan Hartman perform timeless compositions, including selections by Gerald Finzi and Jacques Ibert, and a closing performance of Giovanni Battista Pergolesi’s La Serva Padrona. 7 p.m. at the Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-949-6722. Tickets cost $46.80 to $87.75 via arshtcenter.org.
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Vice City Comedy Festival
Back for its second year, the three-day Vice City Comedy Festival is your best opportunity to get acquainted with Miami’s comedic talent — or to see all your local favorites in one go. Comedian Francisco Ramos, who has earned co-signs from Lorne Michaels and Kevin Smith, will headline at the Sandrell Rivers Theater. Additional performers, including Cindy-Ann Boisson, Alina Siddique, Plus Pierre, Sergio Mendez, and Julie Baez, will appear at other venues, including the Villain Theater and Just the Funny. 8:30 p.m. at various venues; vicecitycomedyfestival.com. Ticket costs vary.
Friday, February 27
Juggalo Weekend at Factory Town
You might have missed the peak of the Deadhead era, but you’re living in the age of the Juggalo. The devoted followers of Insane Clown Posse are descending upon Miami — face paint and all — for Juggalo Weekend. ICP will perform a set each night, with additional performances by Ganksta Nip, Ouija Macc, Alla Xul Elu, among many others. The festival also includes a two-night III Points stage takeover. 4 p.m. at Factory Town, 4800 NW 37th Ave., Miami; factorytown.com. Tickets cost $225 via dice.fm.
