Keep the Fourth of July relaxation going into the weekend at these Miami events
Friday, July 7
AN AWFUL HOWL
HURRICANE ANDREW: 25 YEARS LATER
Major, 5,000-sq- ft. exhibition chronicles the story of The Big One that devastated South Florida on Aug. 24, 1992, from its formation to its legacy. You’ll see eyewitness storytelling, historical footage, documentary photography, artifacts and Hurricane Andrew-inspired artwork.
Details: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, and noon-5 p.m. Sunday, running through Jan. 15, 2018, at HistoryMiami, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami; www.historymiami.org; free with museum admission ($10 adults, $5 kids 6-12, under 6 free).
LET’S PICNIC!
FIRST FRIDAYS
Continue celebrating America’s independence with this Americana-themed communal picnic on the Surfside beach. The laid-back afternoon will feature an American folklore storyteller, a free yoga class, free tours of the InsideOut pop-up art exhibit presented by Perez Art Museum, an interactive drum circle for kids, arts & crafts and much more.
Details: 4-7 p.m. Friday at the Oceanfront Community Center, 9301 Harding Ave., Surfside; RSVP at http://tinyurl.com/y8hmg59z; free.
WORLDWIRED TOUR 2017
METALLICA
Multiple Grammy-winning L.A. thrash-metal band storms into town in support of its chart-topping 10th studio recording, the double album “Hardwired … to Self-Destruct,” featuring the singles “Moth Into Flame” and “Hardwired.” You’ll also hear heavy anthems including “Enter Sandman,” “Master of Puppets,” “Nothing Else Matters,” “One” and “The Day That Never Comes.” Avenged Sevenfold opens.
Details: 6 p.m. Friday at Hard Rock Stadium, 347 Don Shula Dr., Miami Gardens; Ticketmaster; $55.50-$155.50.
FREE FIRST FRIDAYS
AMY ARLO & ALMOST BLUE
South Florida blues diva, whose powerful voice has invited comparisons to Janis Joplin, performs a show influenced by the great female singers, including jazz legends Billie Holiday and Nina Simone.
Details: 6-9 p.m. Friday at Normandy Fountain, 71st Street and Normandy Drive, Miami Beach; www.kccproductions.com; free.
BEATLES TRIBUTE
LIVERPOOL LIVE
Summer in the City concert series continues with timeless hits by the Fab Four, including “Hey Jude,” “All You Need is Love,” “Yesterday,” “A Day in the Life,” “Day Tripper,” “I Am the Walrus” and many more. School of Rock Boca opens.
Details: 7:30 p.m. Friday at Mizner Park Amphitheatre, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton; www.myboca.us; free.
ONE ON ONE TOUR
PAUL MCCARTNEY
Sir Paul promises a satisfying mix of Beatles classics and solo hits, including no-brainers “Hey Jude,” “Let It Be,” “Lady Madonna,” “The Long and Winding Road,” “Live and Let Die,” “Jet” and “Band on the Run,” plus his first performance of “A Hard Day’s Night” since The Fab Four last performed it live in 1965. This tireless legend shows no sign of slowing down even at age 74.
Details: 8 p.m. Friday at the AmericanAirlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; Ticketmaster; $60-$250.
Saturday, July 8
SPOKEN WORD
FLO’POCALYPSE
Feel the power of the spoken word as Quick the Poet hosts this poetic show “Silent and Ready!” featuring Maha Adachi.
Details: 8:30 p.m. Saturday at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Abdo New River Room, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 954-462-0222 or www.browardcenter.org; $25.50-$30.50.
GET FUNKY
FUNK LEGENDS OF R&B
Groove to the sounds of Con Funk Shun (“Ffun,” “Too Tight”), Brick (“Dazz,” “Dusic”), Steve Arrington (“Dancin’ in the Key of Life”) and Cherelle (“I Didn’t Mean to Turn You On”).
Details: 8:30 p.m. Saturday at the James L. Knight Center, 400 SE 2nd Ave., Miami; Ticketmaster; $38-$54.
IN THE HOUSE
DUBVISION
Dutch DJ duo (brothers Victor and Stephan Leicher), who have collaborated with Sander van Doorn and Martin Garrix, throw down high-energy progressive house and electro beats.
Details: 11 p.m. Saturday at Ora Nightclub, 2000 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; www.oranightclub.com; $30.
Sunday, July 9
HIP-HOP DANCE THEATER
BREAKIN’ CONVENTION
Help determine which of Miami’s best B-boys and B-girls will win the $1,500 cash prize and the chance to perform at Breakin’ Convention Miami 2017 at this all-ages show.
Details: 6 p.m. Sunday at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Plaza for the Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-949-6722 or www.arshtcenter.org; free.
VAL KILMER PRESENTS:
CITIZEN TWAIN
The actor who completely nailed Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone’s epic 1991 biopic “The Doors” now sets his sights on the “First American,” writer and humorist Mark Twain. Kilmer will introduce the screening of his one-man play about Twain, a comedic and moving performance based on the life of the man born Samuel Clemens, followed by a Q&A session.
Details: 7 p.m. Sunday at the Palm Beach Improv, 550 S. Rosemary Ave., Ste. 250, West Palm Beach; 561-833-1812 or www.palmbeachimprov.com; $30, $70 VIP with meet-and-greet.
JAZZ IT UP
TAL COHEN TRIO
Rising-star Israeli/Australian pianist and composer, who was the recipient of a rare “genius” visa to live and perform in the United States, celebrates the release of his new album, “Gentle Giants,” which was crowned Album of the Year by Australian Rhythm Magazine.
Details: 7 p.m. Sunday at Arts Garage, 180 NE First St., Delray Beach; 561-450-6357 or www.artsgarage.org; $30-$45.
Next Week
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
BUDDHA BASH
Summer Is made for cold brews and cool sounds, so beat the heat and head to the Funky Buddha for a free concert each Wednesday. This week, catch the female-fronted, Miami indie-rock trio Snowmoon.
Details: 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Funky Buddha Brewery, 1201 NE 38th St., A1, Oakland Park; www.funkybuddhabrewery.com; free.
US + THEM TOUR
ROGER WATERS
The mastermind behind Pink Floyd’s groundbreaking concept album “The Wall” brings a dynamic show featuring a 75-25 mix of old and new material. You’ll hear classic Floyd songs such as “Wish You Were Here,” “Comfortably Numb,” “Money,” “Us and Them,” “Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2” and many more, plus solo work from his four albums, including his latest, “Is This the Life We Really Want?”
Details: 8 p.m. Thursday at the AmericanAirlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; Ticketmaster; $81-$195.50.
free for all
JAZZ IN THE LOBBY
6-9 P.M. WEDNESDAY: Miami Jazz & Film Society presents the Jesse Jones Jr. Quartet and Brenda Alford performing the music of Cannonball Adderley and Nancy Wilson; Lobby lounge of the Olympia Theater at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts., 174 E. Flagler St., Miami; 305-374-2444 or www.olympiatheater.org.
This story was originally published July 3, 2017 at 7:07 AM.