Welcome to the Weekend Navigator! Whether you’re a local or a visitor, this guide is your go-to resource for discovering the best events happening in Miami this weekend. We know that finding affordable and exciting things to do can sometimes be a challenge, so we’ve curated a list of events that are all either free or under $10, ensuring that everyone can enjoy what Miami has to offer.
This weekend, the city is buzzing with a mix of art, music, culture, and community events. From open studios and live music performances to food festivals and interactive art exhibits, there’s something for everyone. With school starting on Thursday, August 22, the summer might be winding down, but the fun is far from over. Our daily Instagram posts give you a taste of what’s happening, but this extended guide offers a deeper dive into the weekend’s activities, so you don’t miss a thing.
Keep in mind that this list will be updated throughout the weekend, so check back for new additions. Whether you’re looking to dance the night away, explore Miami’s vibrant art scene, or just chill with some good food and drinks, we’ve got you covered.
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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Alissa Alfonso: Echos of Nature
Location: Baker Hall | 101 NW 79 St, Unit A, Mia
Dates: Saturday, August 24, 2024 – Sunday, September 22, 2024
Price: Free
Explore the “Echos of Nature” exhibit by Alissa Alfonso at Baker Hall, emphasizing sustainability. Alfonso repurposes discarded objects from local beaches and waterways into surrealistic hybrids, creating playful yet resilient artworks. Free entry throughout the exhibit duration.
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YUKI: A Solo Exhibition by Alicia Bilbao
Dates: August 3rd – 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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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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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!
