EVENTS: The best things to do in South Florida this weekend, Sept. 29 - Oct. 1
Here’s a roundup of this weekend’s best events, concerts and comedy shows in South Florida:
Friday Events
LIVE AT KNIGHT SERIES
JOHN MULANEY
Emmy-winning “Saturday Night Live” alum (he helped create the hilariously flamboyant “Stefon” character portrayed by Bill Hader on “Weekend Update”) brings his Kid Gorgeous tour to the Arsht Center for a night of stand-up.
Details: 7 p.m. Friday at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Ziff Ballet Opera House, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-949-6722 or www.arshtcenter.org; $29-$39.
A REAL STAND-UP GUY
EDDIE GRIFFIN
He might be recognized the most for his work in the comedy film “Undercover Brother,” but Griffin is a true jack-of-all-trades, having done stand-up all over the world, acted in dozens of films, starred in the hit TV series “Malcolm and Eddie,” and worked with hip-hop greats Dr. Dre, Tupac Shakur and Snoop Dogg.
Details: 7:30 and 10 p.m. Friday, and 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, at the Palm Beach Improv, 550 S. Rosemary Ave., Ste. 250, West Palm Beach; 561-833-1812 or www.palmbeachimprov.com; $35-$45.
PLAY DEAD LIVE TOUR
MUTEMATH
New Orleans experimental alt-rock band, which specializes in ‘60s and ‘70s psychedelic soul and jam-band grooves, takes the stage in support of its fifth studio album, “Play Dead,” featuring the single “Hit Parade.”
Details: 8 p.m. Friday at the Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater, 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; LiveNation.com; $26.50-$36.50.
TEACHERS ONLY COMEDY TOUR
EDDIE B
Houston comedian whose videos “What Teachers Really Say” have gone viral will have you rolling in the aisles as he taps into what teachers everywhere are thinking but couldn’t quite say out loud. Show rescheduled from Sept. 8.
Details: 8 p.m. Friday at the Olympia Theater at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts., 174 E. Flagler St., Miami; 305-374-2444 or www.olympiatheater.org; $30-$50.
LET’S GROOVE TONIGHT
PAPADOSIO
Dynamic five-piece band from Asheville, N.C., fuses psychedelic and folk rock with the lush sounds of late-‘90s progressive house and trance music.
Details: 8 p.m. Friday at the Culture Room, 3045 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale; www.cultureroom.net; $17.
JAZZ IT UP
TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE
New Orleans jazz, blues and funk group led by singer, songwriter and horn-blower Troy Andrews commands the stage for two nights of lively fun, in support of its Blue Note Records debut album “Parking Lot Symphony.” Ivan Neville’s band Dumpstaphunk opens.
Details: 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Revolution Live, 200 W. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; www.jointherevolution.net; $24, two-day ticket $38.
IN THE HOUSE
JERMAINE DUPRI
After a summer hiatus for renovation, LIV is back in full force! Friday night, check out Atlanta hip-hopper Dupri, who won a Best R&B Song Grammy in 2006 for helping produce Mariah Carey’s “We Belong Together,” as he celebrates his birthday.
Details: 11 p.m. Friday at LIV Nightclub, 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; www.livnightclub.com; $30.
Saturday Events
A NIGHT OF ROMANCE
’90 LOVE FEST TOUR
Get in the mood with this old-school showcase featuring ‘90s R&B/soul quartet Shai (“If I Ever Fall in Love”), Chicago New Jack.swing group Public Announcement (“Body Bumpin’ [Yippie-Yi-Yo]”), Jon B (“They Don’t Know”), Silk (“Freak Me”) and more.
Details: 7 p.m. Saturday at the James L. Knight Center, 400 SE 2nd Ave., Miami; Ticketmaster; $46.50-$73.
Sunday Events
CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL
ZUN ZUN
Family-friendly day of fun presented by FUNDarte features sing-along music celebrating Latino and Caribbean childhood by artists including Rita Rosa Ruesga, Yusa, Nicolas Tovar, Lluvia and Inez Barlatier.
Details: 2 p.m. Sunday at the Miami-Dade County Auditorium, 2901 W. Flagler St., Miami; Ticketmaster; $12, $2 children under 14.
NEW WORLD SYMPHONY
ALIEN JUNGLE
The whole family is invited to help kick off the 30th season with this event featuring the NWS Percussion Fellows and USC students that explores contemporary culture and classical music. The event is divided into three parts: a pre-concert audience interaction with percussion instruments; a concert with works by Steve Reich, George Crumb and István Márta; and a closing reception during which the audience can mingle with the musicians.
Details: 2:45 p.m. Sunday at the New World Center, 500 17th St., Miami Beach; www.NWS.edu/AlienJungle; $10.
SEASON FINALE
MIAMI MARLINS
Cheer on the Fish – and slugger Giancarlo Stanton – one last time this year against the Atlanta Braves, and celebrate Mexican Heritage Day. Plus, the first 7,500 fans will receive a Christian Yelich bobblehead, and the first 20,000 fans get a 2018 Marlins magnet schedule.
Details: Game time is 3:10 p.m. Sunday; Marlins Park West Plaza, 501 Marlins Way, Miami; www.marlins.com; tickets start at $14.
INTIMATE ACOUSTIC TOUR
THE WONDER YEARS
Philly pop-punk band named after the TV comedy series starring Fred Savage strips it down, performing tracks from its new acoustic EP, “Burst and Decay,” featuring songs from the group’s five studio albums.
Details: 6 p.m. Sunday at the Culture Room, 3045 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale; www.cultureroom.net; $22.
Events Next Week
BACK TO THE START TOUR
JAKE MILLER
Miami-born pop-rap singer’s virtual army of fans will be out in full force at Revolution, wearing camouflage and grease paint under the eyes and singing along to tracks from his second studio album, “2:00am in LA.” Opening act: The Stolen.
Details: 7 p.m. Wednesday at Revolution Live, 200 W. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; www.jointherevolution.net; $21-$23.
GET STOKED
JACK JOHNSON
Chart-topping Hawaiian-born surfer and mellow singer-songwriter brings his laid-back style to the stage in support of his seventh studio album, “All the Light Above It Too,” and its singles “Big Sur” and “My Mind Is For Sale.”
Details: 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Coral Sky Amphitheatre, 601 Sansbury’s Way, West Palm Beach; LiveNation.com; $27-$62.
free for all events
JAZZ AT MOCA
8-9:30 P.M. FRIDAY: Sit back and enjoy the sounds of Timba Con Cosa, the new creation of Grammy-winning drummer Alexis “Pututi” Acre that mixes new tracks with exquisite arrangements and versions of classic Cuban songs; Museum of Contemporary Art, 770 NE 125th St., North Miami; www.mocanomi.org.
This story was originally published September 24, 2017 at 11:09 PM.