Miami Performing Arts Guide October 6–13: Best Theater, Plays, Dance & Live Shows
Miami Living’s picks for performing arts from October 6–13, featuring live performances including comedy, music, musicals and more across the Miami metro area.
Comedy
Fortune Feimster: Takin' Care of Biscuits Comedy Tour — October 8
Fortune Feimster brings her upbeat perspective and conversational comedy style to Fort Lauderdale as part of her Takin' Care of Biscuits tour. The comedian, actress, writer and host has built a wide-ranging career across stand-up, television, film and podcasting.
Nasser Al-Rayess — October 8
Known online as the “Shawarma King,” Syrian-American comedian Nasser Al-Rayess mixes observational comedy, pop culture and Arab-American identity with a distinctive musical angle. His Miami appearance brings his conversational style and cultural perspective to South Florida.
Aziz Ansari: Hypothetical Tour — October 9
Aziz Ansari heads to South Florida for the Hypothetical Tour. The acclaimed comedian and actor brings his latest stand-up material to one of the region’s major live-entertainment stages.
Natasha Leggero — October 9
Natasha Leggero takes the stage for an intimate night of stand-up in Dania Beach. The comedian and actress is known for her dry, sharp delivery and work across television, film and stand-up.
Live Music & Festivals
Roots of Bass: Bear Grillz, Usaybflow + More — October 9
Wynwood gets a late-night dose of bass music with Roots of Bass, headlined by Bear Grillz alongside Usaybflow and additional artists. The event offers a club-focused alternative to Miami’s traditional concert circuit.
Black Violin — October 11
Black Violin’s Be Free Tour combines classical string training with hip-hop, bold beats and contemporary influences. The Grammy-nominated duo of Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus brings its genre-blending production to South Florida.
Musicals & Broadway
Buena Vista Social Club — October 13
The Broadway musical Buena Vista Social Club arrives in Fort Lauderdale for the opening of its South Florida run. Inspired by true events and the Grammy-winning album, the production blends Cuban music, dance and storytelling into a celebration of Havana’s artistic legacy.
Film & Special Screenings
Cabrini — October 11
Presented in Davie, Cabrini follows Francesca Cabrini as she builds a mission to provide housing and healthcare for impoverished children in New York. The October 11 screening offers a cinematic addition to the weekend’s broader performing arts lineup.
