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The best things to do in Miami this week

Get up and out the door with our hand-picked guide to the best events in Miami this week.

Falyn Wood
Written by Falyn Wood
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Pick a neighborhood in Miami: South Beach, Coconut Grove, Wynwood or Little Havana. No matter the night of the week, the Magic City is brimming with things to do—yes, even when there's a summer storm on the horizon. Now that the steamy weather has settled in, it's time to take advantage of thinner crowds and sunny beach weather (or explore what to do in Miami when it's raining). Art and cultural events are popping off across Miami this week, including a space-themed immersive symphony in Miami Beach, a Community Fun Day commemorating 80 years of the Historic Virginia Key Beach Park, and a charming outdoor jazz night in the Design District.

Families can feast at the Smorgasburg Miami outdoor food market, get their hands dirty at a larger-than-life bug exhibit in Coral Gables, or explore the fascinating new Frost Science show, AI: More Than Human, which makes its way from the esteemed Barbican Centre across the pond. We've got tons of activities to jump into whenever the mood strikes—plus tourist attractions that even locals approve of. In this list, we've handpicked special events and happenings over the next seven days, enough to have you saying, "This was the best week ever." And if you're looking specifically for weekend events in Miami, we've rounded those up into a handy guide, too.

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What to do in Miami this week

1. Bugging Out at Fairchild

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  • Miami
Bugging Out at Fairchild
Bugging Out at Fairchild
Photograph: @vonplockiphoto
Lest we need another reminder that Miami summers really bring the bugs out, Fairchild is throwing a larger-than-life celebration of our six-legged friends from May 23rd through September 28th. From towering robotic sculptures to a walk-through butterfly pavilion and AR selfie station, hands-on bug encounters and interactive trails, this family-friendly exhibit zooms in on the tiny world of bugs. Select dates will also include the Bugs on Parade insect runway shows, Wander & Glow illuminated nighttime trails, Bug Bites & Brews 21-plus tastings and Big Bug outdoor movies under the stars. Included with general admission; free for members.
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2. AI: More Than Human

  • Things to do
  • Downtown
AI: More Than Human
AI: More Than Human
Photograph: Tristan Fewings
Think of it as a fun foray into an exciting new technology—or a harbinger of the imminent robot takeover. Either way, this new exhibition at Frost Science aims to fascinate with four thought-provoking sections that trace the evolution of AI and feature everything from research to artistic collaborations. Curated and organized by the City of London’s Barbican Centre and co-produced by Groningen Forum, Netherlands, AI: More Than Human presents works by leading artists, scientists and researchers, exploring what it means to be human, the definition of consciousness, the ethics around AI and whether machines will ever outsmart us.
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3. NUNA Residency at Four Seasons Hotel Miami

  • Things to do
  • Brickell
NUNA Residency at Four Seasons Hotel Miami
NUNA Residency at Four Seasons Hotel Miami
Photograph: Ruben Cabrera
Pioneering modern Peruvian chef Jaime Pesaque brings his vibrant, award-winning Nikkei culinary interpretations to the Magic City for a limited residency on the rooftop of the Four Seasons Hotel Miami in Brickell. Chef Pesaque's Lima restaurant, Mayta, recently ranked No. 39 in the annual World’s 50 Best Restaurants guide. Expect a selection of his signature dishes, like Ceviche Limeño with corvina, leche de tigre, sweet potato and cilantro, served in a lively indoor-outdoor dining room perched in the heart of the city.
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4. Immersive Space Symphony

  • Things to do
  • South Beach
Immersive Space Symphony
Immersive Space Symphony
Photograph: Courtesy Miami Beach Classical Music Festival/Dennis Oda
After last year's sold-out seven-week run, the Miami Beach Classical Music Festival is back with a brand-new production by artistic director Michael Rossi. The psychedelic, space-themed show blends the power of a full orchestra with cutting-edge projection-mapping technology inside Miami Beach’s first permanent immersive theater at Temple Emanu-El. Audiences are wrapped in 360 degrees of live music and visuals for a multisensory experience that transforms traditional orchestra, with a program that includes Hans Zimmer’s most iconic compositions from Interstellar, Inception and Dune. Upcoming shows July 31: 7pm August 1, 3: 5pm, 7pm Saturdays in August: 5pm, 7pm
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5. Laser Evenings at the Frost Planetarium

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  • Quirky events
  • Downtown
Laser Evenings at the Frost Planetarium
Laser Evenings at the Frost Planetarium
Photograph: Courtesy Frost Science
If you're looking for a trippy light show the whole family can enjoy, there's nowhere better than the Frost Planetarium’s 67-foot dome. Every month, they host a night filled with mind-boggling visuals, music and fun, with a different theme every hour. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $12 for kids ages four to 11. Refreshments and light snacks are available for purchase in the Main Atrium until 10pm.   July 12: ABBA (new show), Fleetwood Mac and Red Hot Chili Peppers  August 8: Billy Eilish, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Daft Punk September 13: Elton John, ABBA, The Weeknd, Bad Bunny

6. Olga de Amaral at ICA Miami

  • Things to do
  • Design District
Olga de Amaral at ICA Miami
Olga de Amaral at ICA Miami
Photograph: Diego Amaral Ceballos
On view from May 1 through October 12, ICA Miami debuts a landmark retrospective of Olga de Amaral, the visionary Colombian artist whose 60-year-plus career transformed textile and fiber art as it merged indigenous weaving with Bauhaus design and Modernist abstraction. Presented with Fondation Cartier, the show features over 50 works, from goldleaf Estelas to airy Brumas, including pieces originally commissioned for major public spaces and many never before seen outside Colombia. The show invites viewers to step into a meditative “vertical forest” designed by award-winning architect Lina Ghotmeh, where Amaral’s tactile, light-absorbing works take center stage.
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7. Unwell Hydration x The Club Palm Beach

  • Things to do
  • South Beach
Unwell Hydration x The Club Palm Beach
Unwell Hydration x The Club Palm Beach
Photograph: Alice Gao
Looking for a buzzy day party with all the Miami but none of the vice? Unwell Hydration and The Club Palm Beach are taking over The Pool at Strawberry Moon for Florida’s largest social wellness rager on Sunday, August 3 from noon to 3pm. Set on the pastel pool deck of Pharrell's retro-inspired Goodtime Hotel, this detox party blends movement, music and recovery with guided workouts, live DJs, cold plunges and interactive wellness activations. Expect a full-body reset with poolside beats and an appearance by TikTok-famous cowboys, the Montana Boyz.
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8. Books & Books Summer Reading Series at The Commodore

  • Things to do
  • Coconut Grove
Books & Books Summer Reading Series at The Commodore
Books & Books Summer Reading Series at The Commodore
Photograph: Courtesy The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami
Books and boozing have gone hand in hand since the dawn of literature—or so we like to imagine. Available daily through September 21st, the Books & Books Summer Reading Series at The Commodore (inside The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove) invites guests to sip and flip through Miami-inspired reads. Hide away from the summer elements in the handsome hotel bar, order a cocktail crafted by local mixologist Gio Gutierrez, borrow a paired book to enjoy while you sip, then return it before heading out. Boozy bookworms will also score 10% off their next purchase at Books & Books Coconut Grove. Cocktails are $20 each and include the Havana Especial paired with The Last Train to Paradise, the Dérive paired with Seeing Differently: Miami Color Theory and Fuacata paired with Ventanitas: A Window Into Miami’s Coffee Culture. One-off author events include Les Standiford (July 10) and Laura Paresky Gould (August 21).
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9. MISO @ the Garden

  • Things to do
  • South Beach
MISO @ the Garden
MISO @ the Garden
Photograph: Shutterstock/Aleksandr Dyskin
Summer in Miami is all about slowing down and experiencing the unexpected, like this free outdoor concert featuring members of the Miami Symphony Orchestra at the lush Miami Beach Botanical Garden. On Saturday, August 2, families, couples and music lovers are invited to settle in for laid-back live classical music under the open sky. Bring a blanket or low lawn chair, come early to explore the garden and take in a stellar performance in one of Miami Beach’s most scenic spots.
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10. Live Jazz Fridays at Wyn Wyn

  • Things to do
  • Wynwood
Live Jazz Fridays at Wyn Wyn
Live Jazz Fridays at Wyn Wyn
Photograph: Courtesy MaryGold's
Located at the base of the trendy Arlo Wynwood, Wyn Wyn hosts a charming al fresco jazz night on the patio every Friday from 7 to 10pm. Make a reservation to enjoy the restaurant's fresh Latin-Asian fare paired with live samba, bossa nova and MPB (música popular Brasileira) under the stars.
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