MOVIES: They aren't firecrackers, but two new releases just in time for the Fourth of July weekend, invite viewers to turn off their brains for a couple of hours. miamiartzine.com film critic Ruben Rosario has reviews of "The Princess" and "The Black Phone."
FIREWORKS: Where to see the fireworks in Miami-Dade County cities this year.
WHAT'S HAPPENING:What's happening in the Magic City? miamiartzine.com has the list.
THEATER: When started as an entry into an Arsht Center play-reading series during COVID now is a world premiere play. "Borrowed" opens in The Game Room at Miami Ironside. Charlotte Libov has the preview.
BOOKS: Steven Rowley's "The Guncle" will join his other bestsellers, "Lily and the Octopus" and "The Editor" as one of those 'oh, you have to read this' books. Jo Manning has the review.