The latest culture news from Miami.
Michelle Leshem at El Mini Market.
Eclectic Showcase: Charmingly referred to as “Wynwood’s biggest little market,” the El Mini Market was established in 2012 and once a month features an enchanting lineup of independent designers, tattoo artists, and artisans. The brainchild of local PR/marketing guru and design maven Michelle Leshem, the bazaar attracts more than 25 cutting-edge vendors the last Sunday of every month and is a good place to catch the ever-changing vibrancy of Miami’s most fascinating “new” neighborhood. Recently moved to the outdoor space of the beer garden and gastropub Brick House, El Mini Market is perfectly primed to show off the most fashionable people in the city. Open 3 PM–sundown during fall/winter. Brick House, 187 NW 28th St., Miami, 305-456-2629
The LG G Watch R (coming soon) is a new Android Wear smartwatch from LG.
Revenge of the Nerds: This fall, the Miami-based consumer electronics company TigerDirect is hosting an awe-inspiring interactive technology show at Marlins Park. In its third year, the celebration of all things tech will offer an expanded display of large-scale demonstrations to more than 12,000 attendees with pre-holiday showcases from premier brands in the consumer electronics industry, local tech start-ups, and the Miami business community. The event is free, but this year, for the first time, on-site purchasing will be available, so you can immediately wow your friends and colleagues with the absolute latest in innovative geek chic. TigerDirect Tech Bash 2014, November 7 at Marlins Park, 501 Marlins Way, Miami
Lucky Stiff with Jason Alexander and Pamela Shaw.
Film Fest: Going strong for nearly three decades, the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival continually brings countless celebrated films from all over the planet to a wider audience. This year is no different, with heavy hitters such as the new Woody Allen movie Magic in the Moonlight, starring Colin Firth, who poses as a Chinese magician on stage, or the highly anticipated sequel The Trip to Italy, which follows Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon on a foodie road comedy through Italy. November 7–23, Cinema Paradiso, 503 SE Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale
Madama Butterfly: Experience the splendor of Puccini’s world famous opera about the forbidden love between a Japanese geisha and an officer in the American Navy at the turn of the century. Opulent costumes and cherubic voices will make this presentation of Madama Butterfly by the Broward Center a night of memorable beauty. Tickets are $21–$200. December 4 and 6 at 7:30 PM, Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale, 954-462-0222
Matsyahu at Mizner Park: America's foremost Orthodox Jewish musician is returning to South Florida on his Built to Survive Tour, celebrating the release of his latest album, Akeda. The album mixes the eclectic vibes of reggae, soul, and rap along with a spiritual journey of the artist. Matisyahu is always surprising, and his emergence on the national stage over the last 10 years has been fascinating to watch. His music is artfully experimental, and he delivers his lyrics with harmonic honesty, making his live shows a treat you won’t want to miss when he comes to Mizner Park. November 8 at 7:30 PM, Mizner Park, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton; ticketmaster.com
PHOTOGRAPHY BY GARY JAMES (LESHEM); MARK FELLMAN (LUCKY STIFF); ROD MILLINGTON (MADAMA BUTTERFLY); JACK DUGAN (MATISYAHU)