Eyes on Miami: Eve, Nervo, Salt Bae, and Others

It’s not easy having eyes all over the scene, being around to take in all the wild visuals at all the worthwhile places in the city. There are, however, those parties and gallery openings where a fortunate photographer can point and shoot. Every week, in collaboration with WorldRedEye, New Times…

Remembering the Butthole Tattoo Girl Five Years Later

There was a moment when I knew I’d have to tell my parents that a video I’d been in went viral. Not only was I in it, but also I had interviewed the star of the YouTube hit, Maria, the “Butthole Tattoo Girl.” A friend sent a text that the video had been featured as a “New Rule” on Real Time With Bill Maher, a show my mom and dad watch regularly.

The Ten Best Halloween Events for Kids in Miami

As parents brace themselves for the sugar rushes that will possess their children tomorrow, Miami is gearing up to celebrate the holiday with costume contests, haunted houses, safe trick-or-treating, and other fun activities. All across Miami-Dade, families have plenty of options for celebrating a night of spooky fun. You can even bring your dog to some spots. From North Miami Beach to Kendall, here are the ten best halloween events for kids.

Halloween 2017: Miami’s Ten Best Costume Parties

Halloween is looming, and setting foot near a chaotic party store can make or break you. As Miami prepares for one of its rowdiest nights of the year, it’s time to get those final Halloween looks in order. When it comes to dressing up for the occasion, the Magic City doesn’t mess around. It’s all fun and games until you lose the costume contest that’s worth $1,000 — or worse, a free bar tab.

Eyes on Miami: J. Balvin, Derek Jeter, DJ Khaled, and Others

It’s not easy having eyes all over the scene, being around to take in all the wild visuals at all the worthwhile places in the city. There are, however, those parties and gallery openings where a fortunate photographer can point and shoot. Every week, in collaboration with WorldRedEye, New Times…

Pop Cats Convention: A Feline Fest Coming to Miami

Once upon a time, the proverbial cat lady was maligned in all forms of mainstream media, from novels to sitcoms. But no more. Since the early days of the internet, sites such as LOLcats have given quirky humans with deep affection for kitty culture a sense of community. Suddenly, all the closeted cat lovers of the world realized they were far from alone.

South Florida’s Best Cultural Events of the 2017-18 Season

October On Your Feet! October 5 through 15 at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-949-6722; arshtcenter.org. It’s rare to see a semblance of everyday Miami life in books or movies. Popular depictions cast the Magic City as a sea of drug cartels and…

Eyes on Miami: Skrillex, Fat Joe, DJ Crespo, and Others

It’s not easy having eyes all over the scene, being around to take in all the wild visuals at all the worthwhile places in the city. There are, however, those parties and gallery openings where a fortunate photographer can point and shoot. Every week, in collaboration with WorldRedEye, New Times…

Irma Slammed Zoo Miami, Jungle Island, but All Animals Are Safe

Hurricane Irma tore through Jungle Island with 100 mph gusts and massive rain, ripping apart trees and blocking pathways through the park. But Christopher Gould, managing director of Jungle Island, insists his animal park has had reason to celebrate. All of Jungle Island’s 600 animals —which include orangutans, parrots, tigers and…