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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 school is back in session and the weather's still steamy, 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, an art walk along Lincoln Road, a Brazilian short film and music festival in Coconut Grove 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. There are also plenty of fun LGBTQ parties to explore, from drag brunches to a tea dance and a late-night rave. 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. 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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2. Drinking Around the Tropics: After Hours

  • Things to do
  • Redlands
Drinking Around the Tropics: After Hours
Drinking Around the Tropics: After Hours
Photograph: Courtesy Unsplash/Erick Chévez
Drink around the world—from the tropical Americas to Africa, Asia, Australia and the Med—at this adults-only garden party hosted by Fruit & Spice Park. Tickets to the end-of-summer tasting include five tropical sangrias, red or white, each inspired by a different region and crafted with fruits and botanicals grown right on-site. Don't forget to have your Drinking Passport stamped at each station, one sangria per region. Non-drinkers are welcome to join and enjoy the park after hours.
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3. Smorgasburg Miami

  • Things to do
  • Wynwood
Smorgasburg Miami
Smorgasburg Miami
Photograph: Courtesy Smorgasburg Miami
The NYC-imported Smorgasburg, Miami's largest outdoor food market, returns to its Wynwood outpost for a new season featuring over 40 vendors (including 10 new concepts) and more shaded areas for noshing. Graze from a variety of local street foods, international fare, healthy options and inventive creations from the likes of Acai Way, Korean Kitchen, Kabuki Soba, The Lazy Oyster, La Picaña Grill, Lechona Truck, Tio Paella, Puro Chocolate, Cool & Creamy Truck and more. Hours have shifted from 2 to 10pm every Saturday and Sunday this summer.

4. Katy Perry

  • Things to do
  • Downtown
Katy Perry
Katy Perry
Photograph: Ryan Slattery for Time Out
The Lifetimes Tour is Katy Perry's first concert tour since the pandemic, in support of her seventh studio album, 143 (2024). Spanning two decades of sparkly, infectious chart-toppers, the 92-date global tour stops in Miami on Saturday, August 23rd at the Kaseya Center in Downtown. Expect to ogle Katy as she flies through the air on wires, rides a metallic beast and battles with light sabers throughout this videogame-themed production.
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5. Willy’s Sunday Tea Dance

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  • Wynwood
Willy’s Sunday Tea Dance
Willy’s Sunday Tea Dance
Photograph: @PhotosByBrendaBrooks
This casual backyard kiki happens every Sunday afternoon this summer at Willy's Neighborhood Bar, honoring the New York-born gay social tradition that emerged in the 1950s and 1960s. Back then, the dances included tea service (a nod to traditional tea dances of the English countryside) and were a place for singles to meet, since it was illegal for bars in New York to sell alcohol to people known to be gay. Over time, tea dances proliferated everywhere from Miami and Fort Lauderdale to Provincetown, Los Angeles and San Francisco, and Willy's is the latest local spot to carry the torch. The free party features DJs and happy hours from 5 to 7pm. The first 50 RSVPs to check in with the host before 8pm will receive a token to redeem a free shot at the bar.
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6. Basement Bowl + Skate: Disco Hour

  • Things to do
  • Miami Beach
Basement Bowl + Skate: Disco Hour
Basement Bowl + Skate: Disco Hour
Photograph: Courtesy Basement
Start your night with a sexy little skate sesh at Basement Bowl + Skate: Disco Hour at The Miami Beach EDITION. Every Saturday, house spirits, beer, and wine are half off from 10pm to midnight, with half-hour skate sessions starting at $30 and skate rentals included (just don't forget your socks). Between the neon-lit bowling lanes and the ice rink, DJs play rotating parties like Vibras Y Bowl on the first Saturday and Neon Nights & Strikes on the third.
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7. Miami Marlins vs. Toronto Blue Jays

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  • East Little Havana
Miami Marlins vs. Toronto Blue Jays
Miami Marlins vs. Toronto Blue Jays
Photograph: Courtesy Miami Marlins
It's a steamy Miami-Toronto rivalry this weekend as the Marlins take on the Blue Jays for a three-game series that kicks off at loanDepot Park on Friday, August 22nd at 7:10pm. Friday is also the launch of the new Pizza Party Fridays presented by Cerveceria La Tropical. The new package ($65 plus fees) includes four game tickets, one 16-inch cheese or pepperoni pizza and four drinks (12-ounce Cerveceria La Tropical beers, sodas or waters). Saturday's game takes place at 4:10pm and includes a special Dominican Heritage Celebration with a post-game entertainment on the West Plaza. The series wraps on Sunday at 1:40pm with a Canadian Heritage Celebration that includes a special T-shirt and four-for-$44 ticket package presented by Pepsi.
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8. 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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9. 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).

10. Yoga Sculpt & Spritz

  • Things to do
  • Coconut Grove
Yoga Sculpt & Spritz
Yoga Sculpt & Spritz
Photograph: Courtesy Unsplash/Erika Osberg
Summer's not over yet, girlies. Founded by two Miami sisters, Blue Mantis Swim is hosting a steamy-dreamy Yoga Sculpt & Spritz event at Glass & Vine on Saturday, August 23rd. The morning kicks off with a sculpt class under the trees led by Emily Victores. After your sweat sesh, mingle and explore a curated wellness village featuring mini facials, vitamin injections, acai bowls, matcha and more. Browse permanent jewelry and swim pop-ups from local brands and enjoy 10% off brunch or lunch at Glass & Vine after class. Ticket options range, depending on whether you're hydrating with a spritz after class or want to take home a discounted Blue Mantis bikini. All tickets include the class, a goodie bag and full access to vendors.
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