AUG. 4 - AUG. 6: Music, food and monster trucks to add a spark to your weekend

Friday

DE-TOUR

SABRINA CARPENTER

Disney princess best known to tweens as Maya Hart in the TV series “Girl Meets World” performs in support of her two studio albums, “Eyes Wide Open” and “EVOLution.” You’ll hear singles including “We’ll Be the Stars,” “Smoke and Fire,” “On Purpose” and the new “Thumbs.”

Details: 7 p.m. Friday at the Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater, 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; LiveNation.com; $36.50-$49.50.

FLEETWOOD MAC TRIBUTE

DREAMS: CRYSTAL VISIONS

Summer in the City concert series continues with timeless hits by the Mac, including “Don’t Stop,” “Rhiannon,” “Dreams,” “Say You Love Me,” “Gold Dust Woman,” “Over My Head,” “Go Your Own Way,” “You Make Loving Fun” 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.

Saturday

TRIPLE THREAT SERIES

MONSTER JAM

There’s a twist to this year’s show: In addition to the 12-foot monster trucks with 66-inch tires that fly 35 feet into the air, drivers will also compete in Monster Jam Speedsters and ATVs. Catch all your favorite stars – including Grave Digger, El Toro Loco, Zombie, Scooby-Doo, Max-D and more – racing and performing tricks, jumps and flips.

Details: 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday (Pit Party 10:30 a.m.-noon both days), at the BB&T Center, 1 Panther Pkwy., Sunrise; Ticketmaster; tickets start at $20.

POSITIVE VIBRATIONS

INTERNATIONAL MUSIC & FOOD FESTIVAL

Celebrate Jamaican Independence Day with this family-friendly cultural event featuring great food, dancing, a Kids’ Zone and a performance by reggae singer Jo Mersa Marley, grandson of the legendary Bob Marley.

Details: 4-9 p.m. Saturday at the Betty T. Ferguson Amphitheatre, 3000 NW 199th St., Miami Gardens; www.eventbrite.com; $10, $45 VIP, kids 12 and under free.

STILL POLITICALLY INCORRECT

BILL MAHER

Comedian and political commentator who never shies away from controversy is at it again, taking the stage for two nights to skewer anyone who’s deserving of his irreverent musings (think he might have a few words for President Trump?). The title of his latest bestseller says all you need to know about what to expect: “The New New Rules: A Funny Look at How Everybody But Me Has Their Head Up Their Ass.”

Details: 8 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater, 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; LiveNation.com; $59.50-$129.50.

“CHAMPAGNE SOUL”

THE 5TH DIMENSION

Grammy-winning singing group that hit it big in the ‘60s and ‘70s with pop-R&B hits including “Up, Up and Away,” “One Less Bell to Answer,” “(Last Night) I Didn’t Get to Sleep at All” and “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In” performs a lively set.

Details: 8 p.m. Saturday at at The Casino @ Dania Beach, 301 E. Dania Beach Blvd., Dania Beach; www.casinodaniabeach.com; $15-$45, $100 VIP (as part of table of four for $400).

Sunday

BEST TIME EVER TOUR

KIDZ BOP

Kids’ pop music performers offer young music lovers their first concert experience, busting out cover versions of today’s top pop songs. Over the past 16 years, Kidz Bop has sold more than 17 million records; some sample songs on the latest album, “Kidz Bop 35,” include Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You,” Katy Perry’s “Chained to the Rhythm,” Adele’s “Water Under the Bridge” and Rihanna’s “Love on the Brain.”

Details: 5 p.m. Sunday at the Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater, 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; LiveNation.com; $29.50-$36.50.

TAKE TIME TO LOVE TOUR

BERES HAMMOND

Undisputed king of lovers rock known as the “Otis Redding of Reggae” returns to the Broward Center for hits including “Tempted to Touch,” “I Feel Good,” “Putting Up Resistance,” “Rockaway,” “No Disturb Sign” and many more.

Details: 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Au-Rene Theater, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale; Ticketmaster; $19.50-$125.

Next Week

NOT IN THIS LIFETIME TOUR

GUNS N’ ROSES

The reunion no one thought would ever happen is happening, as evidenced by the title of this legendary L.A. hard-rock band’s tour. Axl Rose, who did a great job taking over vocals for AC/DC after Brian Johnson had throat problems, is back together with guitarist Slash to crank out classics including “Sweet Child O’ Mine,” “Paradise City,” “Patience,” “November Rain,” “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door” and, of course, “Welcome to the Jungle.”

Details: 7 p.m. Tuesday at Marlins Park, 501 Marlins Way, Miami; Ticketmaster; $35-$270.

THE RAGE & RAPTURE TOUR

BLONDIE & GARBAGE

Two iconic bands with powerful and enigmatic frontwomen team up, with Blondie, led by Debbie Harry, breaking out hits including “One Way or Another,” “Dreaming,” “Heart of Glass,” “The Tide is High,” “Rapture” and “Call Me,” plus tracks from its 11th studio album, “Pollinator.” Garbage, led by Shirley Manson, will perform alt-rock hits including “Only Happy When It Rains,” “Stupid Girl,” “Queer” and “Special,” plus tracks from its sixth studio album, “Strange Little Birds.”

Details: 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Hard Rock Live Arena at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 1 Seminole Way, near Hollywood; Ticketmaster; $50-$90.

THE VOICE OF STEELY DAN

DONALD FAGEN & THE NIGHTFLYERS

Singer, songwriter and pianist brings his solo work to the forefront in this jazzy, bluesy show featuring songs from his 1982 debut album “The Nightfly” (“I.G.Y.,” “New Frontier”), plus later efforts “Kamakiriad” (“Tomorrow’s Girls,” “Snowbound”), the Grammy-winning “Morph the Cat” and “Sunken Condos.” Of course, you’ll probably hear some Steely Dan staples as well.

Details: 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater, 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; LiveNation.com; $49.50-$69.50.

HEARTBREAK BEAT

THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS

British new wave band led by vampirish lead singer Richard Butler performs its many haunting, ‘80s pop hits including “Love My Way,” “All That Money Wants,” “Heartbreak Beat,” “The Ghost In You,” “Pretty In Pink” and “Heaven.” Opening act is My Jerusalem, a post-punk band from Austin, Texas.

Details: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Culture Room, 3045 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale; www.cultureroom.net; $32.

ALL THE HITS TOUR

LIONEL RICHIE & MARIAH CAREY

Soul man who made his name with The Commodores, penning and singing “Three Times a Lady,” “Sail On” and “Easy,” went on to find greater success as a solo artist with hits including “Truly,” “Endless Love,” “My Love,” “Hello,” “All Night Long” and “Say You, Say Me.” Richie teams up with songbird Carey, who will belt out anthems including “Dreamlover,” “Hero,” “Vision of Love,” “I’ll Be There,” “Fantasy” and “We Belong Together.”

Details: 7 p.m. Thursday at the BB&T Center, 1 Panther Pkwy., Sunrise; Ticketmaster; $35.70-$75.70.

WELCOME TO THE MACHINE

THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW

The “best tribute band in the world” according to the London Sunday Times combines a million-dollar light show with dead-on versions of Pink Floyd classics including “Comfortably Numb,” “Another Brick in the Wall,” “Money,” “Us and Them,” “Time,” “Brain Damage,” “Welcome to the Machine,” “Shine on You Crazy Diamond” and “Wish You Were Here.”

Details: 8 p.m. Thursday at the Hard Rock Live Arena at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 1 Seminole Way, near Hollywood; Ticketmaster; $40-$125.

free for all

JAZZ IN THE LOBBY

6-9 P.M. WEDNESDAY: Miami Jazz & Film Society presents the Mari Bell Quintet performing swing dance jazz with 16 Lindy Hop dancers; 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 31, 2017 at 8:07 AM.