THIS WEEKEND: Concerts, events galore

Friday

HIP-HOP HOORAY

LAURYN HILL & NAS

Ex-Fugee Ms. Lauryn Hill, as she is fond of being called, takes the stage to sing hits including “Doo Wop (That Thing),” “Everything Is Everything,” “Ex-Factor” and her version of Roberta Flack’s classic “Killing Me Softly.” The opening act isn’t too shabby, either: Brooklyn rap king Nas, whose debut album “Illmatic” is widely considered one of the greatest hip-hop works of all time.

Details: 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Bayfront Park Amphitheatre, 301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; LiveNation.com; $37.75-$140.

WELCOME HOME TOUR

ZAC BROWN BAND

Atlanta country and Southern rock band that won the 2010 Grammy Award for Best New Artist performs in support of its fifth studio album, featuring the single “My Old Man.” You’ll also hear fan faves including “Chicken Fried,” “Homegrown,” “Free,” “Colder Weather,” “Knee Deep,” “Sweet Annie,” “Loving You Easy” and “Beautiful Drug.” Renowned Nashville session musician and songwriter Darrell Scott opens.

Details: 7 p.m. Friday at the Coral Sky Amphitheatre, 601 Sansbury’s Way, West Palm Beach; LiveNation.com; $21-$195.

LOVE + DANCE WORLD TOUR

LUIS FONSI

One word: “Despacito.” If you haven’t heard this hip-shaking, global smash hit, you’ve either been living under a rock or hiding out in the witness protection program in Siberia. But this Puerto Rican heartthrob isn’t a one-hit wonder – he won a Latin Grammy for Song of the Year in 2009 for “Aqui Estoy Yo,” and the year before, his “No Me Doy Por Vencido” was dubbed the Latin Pop Song of the Decade by Billboard.

Details: 8 p.m. Friday at the Hard Rock Live Arena at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 1 Seminole Way, near Hollywood; Ticketmaster; $30-$135.

Saturday

GET YOUR OOMPAH ON

BLOCKTOBERFEST

Third-annual event celebrates the great German tradition of Oktoberfest with the re-release of the FloridaFest coconut Märzen, Concrete Beach Brewery’s version of an Oktoberfest lager. Plus, partake in traditional games such as the pretzel toss, a pretzel-eating competition and a pretzel-eating relay race.

Details: 1-7 p.m. Saturday at the Concrete Beach Brewery, 325 NW 24th St., Miami; www.concretebeachbrewery.com; free.

HOME OF THE STRANGE TOUR

YOUNG THE GIANT

California five-piece alt-rock band performs hits including “My Body,” “Cough Syrup,” “Apartment” and “It’s About Time.” Also on the bill: Long Beach band Cold War Kids, whose mesmerizing hit “First” graces a recent Coors Banquet commercial; and Rochester indie-rock band Joywave (“Dangerous,” “It’s a Trip!”).

Details: 7 p.m. Saturday at the Bayfront Park Amphitheatre, 301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; LiveNation.com; $17-$40.75.

STILL OUR IDOL

DAVID COOK

“American Idol” Season 7 winner brings his fiery, raw emotion to the stage in support of his fourth pop-rock album, “Digital Vein,” featuring the singles “Criminals,” “Broken Windows” and “Heartbeat.” Singer-songwriter Kathryn Dean opens.

Details: 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Amaturo Theater, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale; www.browardcenter.org; $35-$85.

INFINITE CONTENT 2017

ARCADE FIRE

Grammy-winning Canadian alt-rock band takes the stage in support of its chart-topping, fifth studio album, “Everything Now,” its third No. 1 effort.

Details: 8 p.m. Saturday at the Watsco Center, 1245 Dauer Dr., Coral Gables; Ticketmaster.com; $31-$82.30.

REUNITED

UB40

British reggae-pop band that has sold more than 70 million records is back in full force with original lead singer Ali Campbell and fellow founding members Mickey Virtue and Astro. You’ll hear new tunes, plus smash hits including “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” “I Got You Babe” and, of course, “Red Red Wine.”

Details: 8 p.m. Saturday at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Au-Rene Theater, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale; www.browardcenter.org; $32-$120.

WONDER WOMAN!

LYNDA CARTER

It shouldn’t surprise anyone that Wonder Woman could sing – after all, they don’t call her Wonder Woman for nothing. Check out the ageless, 66-year-old Carter performing a 75-minute show titled “The Other Side of Trouble,” featuring her 11-member All-Star Band.

Details: 8 p.m. Saturday at the Seminole Coconut Creek Casino, 5555 NW 40th St.; Ticketmaster; $40-$60.

Sunday

HEADSPACE TOUR

ISSUES

Atlanta nu-metalcore band, which channels Linkin Park’s radio-friendly mix of DJ sounds and hard rock, takes the stage in support of its second studio album, “Headspace,” featuring the single “The Realest.”

Details: 6 p.m. Sunday at Revolution Live, 200 W. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; www.jointherevolution.net; $19.

DYNAMIC DUO

2 CELLOS

Internet sensation duo takes the cello to another level by mixing pop and rock with classical (check out their version of Michael Jackson’s hit “Smooth Criminal”). Raved Elton John: “I can’t remember seeing anything as exciting as them since I saw Jimi Hendrix live back in the 60’s.”

Details: 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Au-Rene Theater, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale; www.browardcenter.org; $45-$55.

Next Week

THE BEST OF

DAVID GRAY

British folk-rock superstar performs an energetic show featuring tracks (“Babylon,” “Shine,” “Smoke Without Fire”) from his 25-year, 10-album career in support of his double-album release, “The Best of David Gray.”

Details: 8 p.m. Tuesday at Parker Playhouse, 707 NE 8th St., Fort Lauderdale; www.parkerplayhouse.com; $47.50-$67.50.

INDIE-ROCK HEAVEN

FOSTER THE PEOPLE

Grammy-nominated L.A. indie-rock trio that hit it big with the 2010 viral track “Pumped Up Kicks” performs in support of its third studio album, “Sacred Hearts Club,” and its single “Loyal Like Sid & Nancy.”

Details: 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater, 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; LiveNation.com; $29.50.

RECKLESS ABANDON TOUR

MORGAN JAMES

New York soul singer-songwriter and frequent collaborator with the jazz collective Postmodern Jukebox – who has also appeared in Broadway’s “Motown – The Musical,” “Godspell” and “The Addams Family” – takes the stage in support of her mesmerizing sophomore album, “Reckless Abandon.”

Details: 8 p.m. Thursday at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Amaturo Theater, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale; www.browardcenter.org; $22.50-$39.50.

free for all

ARTSCAPE CONCERT SERIES

4-7 P.M. SUNDAY: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Lisett Morales, “La Mulata del Sabor,” who has shared the stage with Latin superstars such as Jose Alberto “El Canario,” Oscar de Leon, Albita, Willy Chirino and many more; Collins Park, 2100 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; www.globalartsproject.org.

This story was originally published September 18, 2017 at 8:09 AM.