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JULY 21-JULY 23: Concerts of every genre this weekend in South Florida

Marvin Dixon, a local comedian
Marvin Dixon, a local comedian Miami Herald

Friday

SUMMER IN THE CITY

PETTY HEARTS – TOM PETTY TRIBUTE

Boca Raton’s free concert series presents a tribute to the legendary Americana band from Gainesville, with hits including “American Girl,” “Refugee,” “Breakdown,” “Don’t Do Me Like That,” “Free Fallin’,” “I Won’t Back Down,” “Runnin’ Down a Dream,” “Here Comes My Girl,” “The Waiting” and many more.

Details: Gates open at 6:30 p.m., showtime at 7:30, at Mizner Park Amphitheatre, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton; www.myboca.us; free.

FREE CONCERT SERIES

STARLIGHT MUSICALS

Each week this summer through Aug. 4, the City of Fort Lauderdale presents a free, family-friendly concert under the stars. This week, Dad can break out his air guitar while singing along to timeless tunes by Classic Rock Therapy.

Details: 7-10 p.m. Friday at Holiday Park, E. Sunrise Boulevard and Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale; www.fortlauderdale.gov/starlight; free.

THAT NASHVILLE SOUND

JASON ISBELL

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter who got his start with the alt-country band Drive-By Truckers has forged an impressive solo career, highlighted by his breakout 2014 album “Southeastern,” featuring the hit “Cover Me Up,” and its follow-up effort, “Something More Than Free” and its hit “24 Frames.” Isbell and his band, The 400 Unit, take the stage in support of the new album, “The Nashville Sound.”

Details: 8 p.m. Friday at the Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater, 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; LiveNation.com; $40.50-$52.50.

JAM ON IT

PERPETUAL GROOVE

Two chances to catch this road-warrior jam band from Athens, Ga., whose live show blends funk, Southern rock, jazzy improv, indie-rock and psychedelic synth loops. The group takes the stage in support of its new EP, “Familiar Stare,” featuring the tracks “Fall,” “Best of Anything,” “Lemurs” and “Holy Ship.”

Details: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Culture Room, 3045 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale; www.cultureroom.net; $18.

IN THE HOUSE

FIREBEATZ

Dutch DJ duo that has collaborated with Calvin Harris, Tiesto and Martin Garrix throws down high-energy progressive house and electro beats.

Details: 11 p.m. Friday at Ora Nightclub, 2000 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; www.oranightclub.com; $30.

Saturday

PASSIONATE PIANIST

KEMAL GEKIC

Provocative and flamboyant Croatian pianist, who is on the faculty of the Miami International Piano Festival Academy at Nova Southeastern University, performs works by Bach and Liszt.

Details: 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Cotilla Art Gallery, 2nd Floor, Alvin Sherman Library, Nova Southeastern University, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 305-794-7515 or www.eventbrite.com; $35.

GLAM ON IT

RATT & ACE FREHLEY

Glam-rock acts from the late-‘70s and ‘80s co-headline, with Ratt busting out hits including “Wanted Man,” “You’re In Love,” “Back for More” and “Round and Round,” while former KISS guitarist Frehley will serve up classics including “Parasite,” “Rock and Roll All Nite” and “New York Groove.”

Details: 8 p.m. Saturday at the Hard Rock Live Arena at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 1 Seminole Way, near Hollywood; Ticketmaster; $30-$70.

A REAL STAND-UP GUY

MARVIN DIXON

South Florida comic, known for his performances on HBO’s “Def Comedy Jam” and BET’s “Comic View,” will serve as part-performer, part-emcee to his newest show, “Fifty Shades of Comedy – The All White Edition,” also starring Smokey Suarez, Darren “DS” Sanders and Big Sean Larkin.

Details: 8 p.m. Saturday at The Casino @ Dania Beach, 301 E. Dania Beach Blvd., Dania Beach; www.casinodaniabeach.com; $15-$20, $50 VIP (as part of table of four for $200).

Sunday

BACKSEAT CINEMA

EASY RIDER

Check out a guided tour of the exhibition “North and South: Berenice Abbott’s U.S. Route 1,” then cross the street to the Miami Beach Cinematheque for this classic 1969 road movie starring Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper as bikers who take a trip from L.A. to New Orleans in search of America.

Details: 5 p.m. Sunday at The Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; www.wolfsonian.org; $11, $9 students and seniors.

BLAST FROM THE PAST

FLORIDA POPTARTS

Get ready to twist, jerk, swim and head back to a more innocent time, as this fun-loving female quartet sings the most popular hits from the ‘60s girl groups while dressed in matching ‘60s outfits.

Details: 7 p.m. Sunday at Arts Garage, 180 NE First St., Delray Beach; 561-450-6357 or www.artsgarage.org; $30-$45.

AGAINST ALL ODDS TOUR

MEEK MILL & YO GOTTI

Controversial Philly rapper Meek Mill (“All Eyes on You,” “R.I.C.O.”), whom Rolling Stone dubbed “one of rap’s few voices for the everyman,” teams up with Memphis hip-hopper Yo Gotti (“Act Right,” “I Know,” “Down in the DM”).

Details: 8 p.m. Sunday at Bayfront Park Amphitheatre, 301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; LiveNation.com; $35.25-$65.25.

Next Week

WORLD TOUR ACT III

G-DRAGON

South Korean rapper, producer and fashion icon, real name Kwon Ji-yong, got his start in the hip-hop boy band Big Bang, then went solo in 2009. Today, the 28-year-old is Forbes’ most influential person under 30 in Asia’s entertainment and sports.

Details: 7 p.m. Tuesday at the AmericanAirlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; Ticketmaster; $65-$219.

EVERYBODY’S TOUR

LOGIC

Maryland rap phenom takes the stage in support of his chart-topping, third studio album, “Everybody,” featuring the eponymous title track, plus “Black Spiderman” and “1-800-273-8255.” Along for the ride are Brooklyn rapper Joey Bada$ and frequent collaborator Big Lenbo.

Details: 8 p.m. Tuesday at Bayfront Park Amphitheatre, 301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; LiveNation.com; $35.25-$50.75.

ILLUMINATE WORLD TOUR

SHAWN MENDES

Canadian singer-songwriter, who exploded from a 15-year-old kid sharing song covers on Vine to a genuine pop superstar in just a short year, takes the stage in support of his chart-topping sophomore album and its monster hit, “Treat You Better.” You’ll also hear fan faves including “Life of the Party,” “Something Big” and “Stitches.” Charlie Puth (“See You Again,” “One Call Away,” “We Don’t Talk Anymore”) opens.

Details: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the AmericanAirlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; Ticketmaster; $25.50-$63.50.

free for all

FRIDAY NIGHT TUNES

7-10 P.M. FRIDAY: Free summer concert series brings musical styles ranging from pop/rock to R&B to jazz – this time around, enjoy the classic R&B and soul sounds of the Valerie Tyson Band; Joseph C. Carter Park, 1450 W. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; www.fortlauderdale.gov.

This story was originally published July 16, 2017 at 9:07 PM.

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