Welcome to this weekend’s edition of the Weekend Navigator! With school starting on Thursday, August 15th, it might feel like summer is winding down, but the weekend is right around the corner, and Miami is still buzzing with events to keep that summer vibe alive. Whether you’re looking for art exhibitions, live music, or cultural experiences, we’ve got you covered. All events listed are free or under $10 unless stated otherwise, with easy access to RSVP or purchase links included. Dive into the details, grab your friends, and make the most of your weekend!
Click on the days below to navigate through the exciting lineup of events:
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** THIS GUIDE WILL BE UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND**
Ongoing Highlights
Miami Spice
Dates: Thursday, August 1 – September 30
Price: $30-$35 Lunch/Brunch, $45-$65 Dinner
Location: Various Locations | Miami-Dade
Dinner Experience Miami’s culinary scene during Miami Spice, a two-month promotion offering three-course, prix-fixe meals at over 250 top restaurants. Indulge in a variety of cuisines at spots like BLT Prime, Bunbury, Hell’s Kitchen Miami, and Joe’s Stone Crab. This is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the city’s finest dining at a great value.
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Futbol = Arte: Exhibition at Wynwood Art Experiences
Dates: Tuesday, August 13 – Sunday, August 18, 2024
Location: Wynwood Art Experiences | 53 NW 26 St, Mia
Time: 10A – 7P
Price: Free
Discover the captivating fusion of fútbol and art at Wynwood Art Experiences. Explore works by renowned artists like Lili Cantero and René Mäkelä. Engage in interactive sessions, enjoy VIP tours, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Wynwood. Reserve your spot now to ensure entry to this unforgettable event.
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Fabiola Larios: PrincessCam Dreamland
Dates: Sunday, June 30, 2024 – Sunday, November 17, 2024
Location: Walgreens | 2300 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL, 33139
Price: Free
PrincessCam Dreamland is a site-specific installation by interdisciplinary artist Fabiola Larios that functions as a social experiment probing the boundaries of privacy, consent, and voyeurism in the digital age. Using glitter, gemstones, LED lights, and other “girly” aesthetics, Larios investigates surveillance culture through whimsy and nostalgia.
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On The Ban Wagon | The Power Of The Pen
Dates: Tuesday, August 13 – Friday, December 20, 2024
Location: Dana A. Dorsey House | 250 NW 9 St, Mia
Time: 11A – 6P
Price: Free
Explore the ongoing struggles of censorship in literature through this year-long art exhibition presented by The Black Archives and MUCE. Thirteen local artists showcase newly commissioned works that delve into the challenges of silencing writers and celebrate the enduring power of the pen.
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YUKI: A Solo Exhibition by Alicia Bilbao
Dates: Opening August 3rd from 6 to 8 PM. On view until August 29th.
Location: Tunnel | 300 SW 12th Ave, Miami
Price: Free
YUKI, an exhibition by Alicia Bilbao, explores survival in modern society, emphasizing the shift from physical to mental threats as technology advances. Featuring sculptures and drawings, the exhibition intertwines primal and modern narratives to question our evolving relationship with suffering and survival.
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Smoke Signals: Cigar Cutters and Masculine Values
Dates: April 25–September 29, 2024
Location: The Wolfsonian–FIU | 1001 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach
Price: Free
Smoke Signals features cigar cutters from the late 19th century, offering a unique window into the broader masculine culture around cigar smoking.
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Harmonics Installation: A Community Oasis for Inclusive Play and Musical Delight
Location: Lincoln Road | 400 Block, near Zara
Price: Free
Lincoln Road introduces its latest Harmonics installation, designed to enrich the Lincoln Road experience with the transformative power of music and inclusive play.
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Feel free to click through and explore each day’s events, and don’t miss out on these ongoing highlights that will keep the excitement rolling all weekend long!