Caroline Val

3 weeks ago | miaminewtimes.com | Caroline Val

Most points between Miami-Dade and Broward Counties are less than an hour away from each other, but with expensive Ubers, limited late-night trains, and death-defying drives on I-95, the chasm separating you from a fun night out in the next county can feel much wider. That's where the Bad Habits Bus — a rolling, rhinestone rebellion against boring commutes and segregated nightlife — comes in.

1 month ago | miaminewtimes.com | Caroline Val

If you haven't yet heard of the pop-funk Latin band Darumas, you're already late. The bilingual Zoomer trio has a Latin Grammy nomination for Best New Artist under its Y2K belts, along with several Premio Lo Nuestro award nominations, and a feature in Rolling Stone en Español's "Future of Music" issue. The band has also performed at some of the world's biggest music festivals, from Lollapalooza to Rock in Rio. Those accolades stemmed from the band's self-titled debut album, released in May 2024.

2 months ago | nuestrostories.com | Caroline Val

If Formula 1 is the king of car racing, then MotoGP is its two-wheeled equivalent – making for the highest level of professional motorcycle road racing in the world. With riders hitting speeds of over 220 miles per hour, knees scraping the asphalt in death-defying corners, and races that often come down to hundredths of a second, it’s definitely not a sport for the faint of heart. Enter: David Alonso – a fresh-faced 18-year-old who has already etched his name into motorcycle racing history.

2 months ago | miaminewtimes.com | Caroline Val

Miami’s about to get a whole lot higher, and we’re not talking about a new rooftop bar or top-of-the-line luxury skyscraper. Cannadelic Miami 2025, a weed and psychedelics expo, is coming to the Miami Airport Convention Center on Friday and Saturday, May 23 and 24. But this summit isn’t just another glossy convention with overpriced tinctures and mushroom merch.

Mar 27, 2025 | miaminewtimes.com | Caroline Val

Before the national observance of Pride Month, South Florida is gearing up for its own queer celebration in South Beach. That, of course, is the 17th-annual Miami Beach Pride festival, set to take place this year from Thursday, March 27, to Thursday, April 6. This year’s theme, "Embrace Your Journey," invites attendees to embark on a whimsical adventure inspired by the classic tale of Alice in Wonderland, all while celebrating individuality, unity, and self-expression.