The best November events in Miami

Italian bubbly brand Mionetto shacks up in the oceanfront backyard at Nautilus by Arlo and The Confidante for a series of prosecco pop-ups throughout the month of November. The all-day takeovers and happy hour parties will feature plenty of complimentary prosecco, spritz cocktails and Italian bites, along with games, giveaways and festive orange Pantone photo booth moments. Register in advance for access all month long.

This Tulum-imported electronic music and art festival takes over 30 acres of verdant waterfront at Virginia Key Beach Park ahead of Art Basel 2022. In addition to headlining performances by the likes of Jamie XX, Moderat, SG Lewis, Big Wild and others, the two-day, all-ages event will feature large-scale art installations and galleries, craft and organic food vendors, yoga and dance classes, breathing and mindfulness workshops, and children’s activities in an idyllic, boho-inspired setting.  

Following the success of their iconic Rain Room, which allows visitors to walk through a downpour without getting wet, acclaimed art group Random International unveils Living Room, a new light-based installation on Faena Beach. This time around, the cutting-edge, experiential installation commissioned by Aorist will utilize blockchain technology to revolutionize how visitors experience and collect art. Aorist—who recently commissioned the first-ever indoor drone performance by DRIFT at the 2022 Venice Biennale—and Faena Art also co-present Quayola’s Effets de Soir in the Faena Project Room. The video series continues the artist’s ongoing focus on nature, pictorial traditions and new, technology-centered artistic practices. 3420 Collins Ave, Miami Beach

This eight-day festival at the intersection of film and technology brings together the best in mind-bending, immersive storytelling utilizing extended reality. Expect over a week of innovative works including screenings, interactive exhibits, dome performances, live music and dance performances plus creative labs and master classes. Various dates and locations

Resy and American Express have collaborated on a four-day pop-up dinner series that celebrates the intersection of food, art and culture within a site-specific gallery installation by acclaimed artist Phillip K. Smith III. Headlining chefs of the intimate Design District dinners include Massimo Bottura (Nov. 29), Missy Robbins (Dec. 1) and Mashama Bailey (Dec. 2), plus a gallery day (Nov. 30) with food and drinks by Michael Solomonov. Other highlights include the return of the American Express Savor & Soul brunch (Dec. 2), showcasing Black chefs and culture with a menu curated by Mashama Bailey. Resy will also host special events at Miami hotspots like Cote and Mandolin in Design District, and Joe’s Stone Crab in South Beach, exclusive for Global Dining Access Members. Various dates and locations

Mikey Lion, Oscar G, Danny Tenaglia and Sasha are among the talent announced so far at this year's five-day series of Epic Pool Parties. Expect a mix of hard-hitting house and techno DJs performing from a festival-style mainstage complete with cutting-edge visuals, food vendors, bottle service and VIP options like private cabanas and beds. Dance, drink, party and lounge poolside at the Sagamore Hotel, an Art Deco gem in the heart of South Beach.

Immerse yourself in a journey through parallel universes at Faena Theater’s newest cabaret show, Allura. New York sensation Rocky Lanes will serve as a sexy spiritual guide, daring guests to peek behind the veil of the known to explore the divine matrices encoded within us all. Ultra-high-tech holographic architecture, interactive motion capture and body mapping converge with choreographed dancers, singers and musicians to explore themes of Futurism and seduction in this ethereal, high-energy production with a 1980s Latin-inspired soundtrack.

Presented by SaveArtSpace and curated by Colombian climate activist, social entrepreneur and curator Angela Del Sol, Ancient Future is a public exhibition that will plaster climate-conscious artworks across 13 bus shelters and seven billboards around Miami and Miami Beach. The open-call initiative invites multimedia artists to explore the connection between technology, climate and art and envision how the future might look if humanity came together to solve the climate crisis. Various locations

Experience indie rock with Seafoam Walls on November 3, followed by the Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist Tal Cohen on December 14.

Answer the yellow phone at Joyce’s house, play games at the Palace Arcade and take a stroll through the Lab, if you dare. A Stranger Things-themed store is popping up in Miami at Aventura Mall, recreating many of the show’s iconic locales and ephemera. The space will be packed with exclusive merchandise and interactive photo moments complete with era-appropriate costumes. Tickets are free, and fans can reserve their spot in advance. Just know that you might come face to face with a Demogorgon—don’t say we didn’t warn you!