Friday, September 5
The World of Hans Zimmer: A New Dimension at Amerant Bank ArenaIf you grew up watching the Lion King or still fire up the Dark Knight every now and then, you're likely hearing those films' memorable scores in your head as you read this. You'll experience those masterpieces live at the World of Hans Zimmer: A New Dimension. The orchestral concert presents the composer's sweeping arrangements alongside epic film visuals, curated under the maestro’s direction. The show arrives in Sunrise at Amerant Bank Arena and is conducted by noted collaborator Matt Dunkley with an ensemble that includes the Odessa Orchestra and Nairobi Chamber Chorus. 7 p.m. at Amerant Bank Arena, 1 Panther Pkwy., Sunrise; 954-835-7000; amerantbankarena.com. Tickets cost $39 to $353 via seatgeek.com.
Festival de Cante Flamenco at the Adrienne Arsht Center
Siempre Flamenco’s Festival de Cante Flamenco has been running for nearly two decades. This year’s edition brings together powerhouse voices like Amparo Heredia, Morenito de Íllora, and Gabriel de la Tomasa, alongside guitarist José Pansequito and dancer Irene Lozano. Paco and Celia Fonta, who helped grow the festival into what it is today, will also take the stage. It's cheaper than a flight to Spain, but you'll see just as much talent. 8 p.m. at the Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-949-6722. Tickets $65 to $82 via arshtcenter.org.
UM professor Victor Deupi delves into Annette and Rudi Rada's photography at HistoryMiami.
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Saturday, September 6
Annette and Rudi Rada lecture at HistoryMiami MuseumAnnette and Rudi Rada spent nearly three decades documenting the architecture and daily life of South Florida and the Caribbean, leaving behind a body of work that captures Miami’s transformation from postwar city to tropical hub. A HistoryMiami exhibition devoted to the husband-and-wife photographers dives into those images, tracing everything from the rise of modern regional styles to their portraits of Indigenous communities and Caribbean culture. To dig deeper, curator and UM professor Victor Deupi will lead a lecture unpacking the Radas’ vision and influence, offering context on how their photographs helped shape the way we understand the region’s midcentury era. 2 p.m. at HistoryMiami Museum, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami; 305-375-1492. Tickets cost $15 via historymiami.org.
Fruit & Spice Park's Stargazing Night
Cozy up by a bonfire at Fruit & Spice Park's Stargazing Night. The nearly 40-acre park in Homestead is the perfect escape from Miami's city lights, so bring your telescope to admire the heavens with limited light pollution. If you get hungry, s’more kits and drinks will be provided throughout the night. 7:30 p.m. at Fruit & Spice Park, 24801 SW 18th Ave., Homestead; 305-347-5727; miamidade.gov. Tickets cost $5 to $10 via miamidadeparks.com.
Club XCX at Gramps
Brat summer is long gone, but it’s quite brat to never stop being brat. You'll get to do just that at Club XCX, a dance night at Gramps that will bring back memories of Charli XCX and Troye Sivan's Sweat Tour. This electric late-night party will also feature the biggest hits from Billie Eilish, Kim Petras, Lady Gaga, Addison Rae, and of course, Charli XCX herself. 10 p.m. at Gramps, 176 NW 24th St., Miami; 305-699-2669; gramps.com.Tickets cost $20 via eventbrite.com.
Sunday, September 7
A Stitch in Time at the New River Inn MuseumHistory Fort Lauderdale shines a light on South Florida quilters with a showcase from the Southern Star Quilt Guild at A Stitch in Time, a pop-up series celebrating the region’s textile artists. Colorful quilts will drape over balconies and spill into the historic spaces at the New River Inn Museum. The timing lines up with the Riverwalk Jazz Brunch, so you can make a day of it along the waterfront. Future editions of the series are already lined up for October and next spring, each with a different guild stepping into the spotlight. 11 a.m. at the New River Inn Museum, 231 SW Second Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 954-463-4431; historyfortlauderdale.org. Admission is free and open to the public.
Adam Sandler at the Kaseya Center
Adam Sandler super fans, have you always dreamed of seeing the star comedian live? Now's your chance. Sandler leaps out of the Netflix screen and onto the Kaseya Center stage this Sunday for his You’re My Best Friend stand-up and music tour. Fresh off the release of Happy Gilmore 2, the comedian/actor/musician is hitting the road for the third year in a row. It's no wonder the SNL alum is one of the highest-paid figures in Hollywood. 7:30 p.m. at the Kaseya Center, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 786-777-1000; kaseyacenter.com. Tickets cost $50 to $246 via ticketmaster.com.
