Summer events in Miami to mark your calendars with

Following up last year's inaugural event featuring more than 20 indie Latino bands and attended by over 2,000 music fans, UNSIN returns for an even more ambitious live music festival and conference in the heart of Wynwood. In addition to the 15 confirmed independent acts and three DJs spanning everything from urbano and folk to R&B and electronic, the day-long festival also features interactive workshops and educational panels with the aim of creating a more inclusive and representative music industry.

From bomber planes and helicopters flying above to powerboats and jet skis racing on the water below, it’s looking like an adrenaline-packed weekend at this year’s Air & Sea Show in South Beach. Lummus Park between 11th and 14th Streets hosts motocross demos, simulators from all four branches of the U.S. military, as well as performances from the likes ofBig & Rich. All weekend, places nearby spots such as Española Way and Loews Miami Beach offer viewing parties, drink specials and other concurrent celebrations.

Billed as “the world’s biggest Afrobeats festival,” it’s only appropriate for one of the biggest venues in our region to host it. Headlining the two-day fest are some of the quintessential artists in the space including Burna Boy, Asake, Nissi, Wizkid and Gyakie.

Kick off the season with an assortment of South Florida’s sweetest all-natural treats. The annual event showcases local and tropical fruit and fruit trees, and guests are invited to browse, sample and purchase their favorites. Once you’ve indulged in the cornucopia of tropical fruits, partake in arts and crafts activities and make sure to walk the grounds and experience the gorgeous park.

OMFG, you can hear “Waterfalls,” “It Wasn’t Me,” “All My Lovin’” and “Beautiful Girls” all in one magical place? Yes, dreams come true as TLC, Shaggy, En Vogue and Sean Kingston will all dazzle Bayfront Park in early June.

Wynwood's annual Pride celebration celebrates its fifth anniversary this June as the rest of the country's Pride festivities get underway. The previously two-day alfresco festival benefiting Equality Florida expands to a full month of parties and events in the heart of the arts district. Full details are still TBA, but expect a mix of concerts, drag performances, dance parties, local food vendors, artisan markets and more. On Saturday, June 3, Wynwood Pride kicks off with a day-to-night pool party atop the trendy new Arlo Hotel. 

A 21 Savage headlining show or a Drake headlining show would be mondo-news on their own. But... both of them together? [Insert all of the expletives in pure excitement.] Rather than rattling off all these mega-rappers’/icons’ hits and accolades, let’s just say this: Don’t miss the show of the year, okay?

This acclaimed comedy by Karen Zacarías explores issues of race, class and privilege through the relatable prism of a neighborly dispute. When recent community arrivals Pablo and his pregnant wife Tania plan to host a barbecue abutting the home—and immaculately manicured garden—of their long-established Washington, D.C. neighbors, a genial border dispute simmers into a feud of clashing cultures and buried prejudices.

There are few better places than sun-soaked South Beach to show off what’s hot in bikinis, coverups and beyond. Art Deco swimming pools and beachside catwalks make the perfect backdrop for this annual fashion extravaganza showing the latest trends in swimwear. At various locations in Miami Beach

He does way more than Subway commercials, people, and you probably know that by now. The emerging pop icon brings his “The Charlie Live Experience” tour to the 305, where the hits – spanning “We Don’t Talk Anymore” to “Attention” to “One Call Away” – will surely be on full display.

Experience Miami's majestic tropical gardens by moonlight at this after-hours summer series themed around the decades. June's rewinding it back to the 1980s for an evening of tunes and food of the era—think rum runners and prosecco, live entertainment, lawn games, and more.

This fact-based, Tony-winning David-and-Goliath musical centers on a clutch of wiseacre newsboys from hard-knock lives who stage a strike against plutocratic publishers Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst—all of it set to acrobatic choreography and tuneful melodies.

They did it! Tom Delonge, Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker are all finally getting along and Blink 182 is back together after too many damn years apart. Every millennial is rejoicing for its world tour which, blessed be, makes a stop in Sunrise at FLA Live Arena. Start prepping those vocal cords for goodies like “All The Small Things,” “I Miss You” and so many other gems.

Loads of comics, cosplay, anime characters and movie actors descend upon South Beach for three days of Florida SuperCon this summer. Expert panels, exclusive releases, screenings and celebrity meet-and-greets are all on the menu at this annual event. Past editions have included appearances by the stars of Mulan, Mr. Robot and more.

“Friday I’m In Love.” “Boys Don’t Cry.” “Just Like Heaven.” Name that band? It’s The Cure and all of its English-bred, new wave, punky-rock goodness, of course. Forty-five years in, the guys—helmed by O.G. lead vocalist Robert Smith—still have it. See it to believe it.

Fun fact about Andrew McMahon: He was the lead singer of piano rock mainstays Something Corporate and Jack’s Mannequin. These days, he’s at the helm of Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, which dropped its latest album, “Tilt at the Wind No More,” in March. Andrew and crew will be joined by indie rockers flor for what will be a delectably poppy night in Fort Lauderdale.

The lush botanical gardens of Fairchild make for the perfect backdrop to this summertime activation geared toward families. Impressive mythical beasts perched throughout the grounds will breathe smoke, roar and share their legendary stories as the kiddos partake in scavenger hunts and dragon quests to become knights and dragon royalty.

Get ready for five days of hip-shaking, arm-swaying programming during the annual dance extravaganza. The Latin music festival, one of the largest of its kind, features a grouping of the world’s top salsa talent, including musicians, dancers, DJs and bands. The international showcase touts a variety of pool parties, evening galas, dance workshops and live concerts.

During the notoriously slow summer months, Miami’s top restaurants offer an irresistibly good deal that gets hungry locals sprinting from their houses to snag a table: three-course, prix-fixe menus at lunch and brunch ($30/$35) and dinner ($45/$60, depending on the menu). Your swimsuit body never stood a chance. Various locations

Sam Smith's "Gloria the Tour" kicks off in Miami on July 25 with special guest Jessie Reyez! This is a show you won’t want to miss and tickets are available now via Ticketmaster. The British singer rose to fame in 2012 with the pop hit song “Latch” and has been serving fans genre-bending ballads ever since. Their highly anticipated new album, Gloria, comes out on Jan. 27. It's sure to offer fans a look into the singer's recent inspirations—so don’t miss the chance to see it live in Miami! Find more information on how to score tickets below.  

July and August are all about self-care thanks to the countywide Miami Spa Months program. From facials and body scrubs to soothing rub downs, wellness treatments are heavily discounted for the next two months at top spas all around town. (Score exclusive therapies starting at $109 at participating Miami hotel, day and med spas.) You’ve earned it and now it’s time to cash in on the massage your body’s been waiting for. Various locations

Mango season in Miami is a big deal—so much so that we gave our favorite local produce its own festival. Spend a weekend learning everything there is to know about the juicy stone fruit and sampling countless mango varieties, grown both around the globe and right here in our backyard, as on-site vendors whip up smoothies, mango-inspired cocktails and more refreshing natural treats.

Sample over 100 craft beers, fine wines and spirits in the heart of one of Miami's most beautiful waterfront neighborhoods. Located at the Woman's Club of Coconut Grove, the Summer Craft Beer Festival also features food vendors and live music throughout the day. 2985 S Bayshore Dr