These are the best things to do in Miami this weekend

Is there anything more fun and free than a gay roller disco? We'll wait. As Pride Month nears its conclusion, the Miami Design District teams up with All Skates Go to Heaven to host a glitter-packed party under the stars. Lace up and roll on over to Jungle Plaza on Saturday, June 28th, where the community is invited to dress the part and glide to the music from 7 to 10pm. The event is free with RSVP, and limited skate rentals are available.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is right around the corner, and if you happen to be one of the hundreds of millions of fans counting down the days, you're probably checking out the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 action in Miami. Taking place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens through July 1st, this year marks the debut of the tournament’s expanded 32-team format. For the first time, the world’s top club teams—from Real Madrid and Bayern Munchen to Boca Juniors and Inter Miami CF—will compete across the U.S. in a month-long global showdown. Representing all six international confederations, teams will battle through group and knockout stages in iconic stadiums nationwide, making this a can’t-miss moment for international soccer fans. Peep the full schedule of remaining Miami matches below.

FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Hard Rock Stadium Match Schedule:

• June 25, 3pm: Mamelodi Sundowns FC vs. Fluminense FC
• June 29, 4pm: Group D winners vs. Group C runner-up
• July 1, 3pm: Group H winners vs. Group G runner-up

Mezcal Culture Fest returns for a fourth year from June 27th to 30th with a new name, a new home at the Moxy South Beach and its most impressive program yet. Formerly Mezcal Lauderdale, the four-day fiesta features over 100 expressions of mezcal, sotol, raicilla and bacanora from more than 30 brands, plus food pairings, mixology classes, workshops and cultural panels. Highlights include a bartender battle, artisan market and art exhibits, all set against the Moxy’s colorful, Mexican-inspired digs—including its sexy Mezcalista cocktail lounge. Moxy guests receive discounted rates and a complimentary Grand Tasting ticket.

Close out the most colorful month of the year at Pride & Pooches, a collaborative party courtesy of Wynwood Pride and Smorgasburg Miami. On Saturday, June 28th from 2 to 10pm, stop by the sprawling outdoor street food market to partake in an abundance of free, pet-friendly activities that celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. Expect a DJ set by Aileen the DJ, a “Strut Your Mutt” dog costume contest with categories like Celebrity Look-Alike and Most Miami, and a speed-friending mixer by Amigos Meet (sign up in advance here). Plus, drinks are BOGO 50% off during happy hour, from 4 to 7pm. Don’t miss the on-site pet photographer capturing all the festive looks.

Books & Books hosts an evening with Miami writer (and regular Time Out Miami contributor) Ashley Brozic on Thursday, June 27th to celebrate the release of her debut book, Little Book of Miami Style: The Fashion Story of the Iconic City. Bringing her irresistible Cubana zest and head-to-toe style, Brozic will be in conversation with local fashion expert and stylist Elysze Held at the Coral Gables location (265 Aragon Ave). The free event dives into the colorful, beach-to-club fashion story of the Magic City, featuring over 100 photos and Brozic’s insider perspective on Miami’s iconic, sun-soaked aesthetic. Books will be available for purchase on-site.

Closing out Pride, Drag Me to the Movies returns to Rooftop Cinema Club South Beach on Sunday, June 29th with a screening of The Birdcage—the 1996 cult classic filmed right on South Beach. Hosted by Jellika Boom, the event kicks off with a pre-show drag spectacular by Damien Lenore and Sting Dion channeling the film’s over-the-top nightclub energy. Doors open at 4pm, the drag show at 4:45, and the film begins at 5. Expect stiff cocktails, plenty of camp and dreamy city views from your rooftop deckchair. Bring singles for the queens!

Bodega is celebrating Miami's bountiful mango season the best way we can think of—with free cocktails. Through Sunday, August 31st, hand over a fresh mango to the bartender at any Bodega location (South Beach, Coconut Grove or Coral Gables) and score a free Mango Tango cocktail. The tropical concoction includes Dobel Diamante, 1800 Coconut, mango puree, pineapple and lime juice. No mango? No worries: this refreshing seasonal bevvie is available to purchase for $16. Limit one free drink per guest.

This moody live music series has been popping up in some of Miami's most intimate and iconic locales for years now. But the Candlelight Concerts at the historic Scottish Rite Temple just might be the most stunning yet. Set in a grand, atmospheric example of Egyptian Revival architecture built in 1924, these dimly lit performances transform the space with hundreds of glowing candles and live orchestral interpretations of modern music by local talent. What began as a classical series featuring composers like Mozart and Chopin now includes tributes to artists like Queen, Coldplay and BTS, plus themed shows featuring jazz, flamenco, film scores and more. Find the full schedule of upcoming performances below.

Saturday, June 28
6:30pm - Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen
9pm - Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay on Strings

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.

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).

Drop in and scope out the scene at this freshly reintroduced Miami Beach Art Deco gem. The Shelborne has been given a gorgeous new lease on life courtesy of luxury boutique hotel group Proper. The rebrand goes beyond just looks (and the looks are very much serving). From morning run clubs to artist-led workshops, programming here caters to hip locals and in-the-know visitors who appreciate a solid soundtrack and a funky crowd with their perfectly shaken cocktail. This weekend, the lobby bar hosts favorite Miami selectors Troy Kurtz on Friday, June 27th and Jovigibs on Saturday, June 28th.

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, ethics around AI and whether machines will ever outsmart us.

Miami graffiti legend Jona Cerwinske flips the script on failure in Dog Ate My Homework, his new solo show opening on June 7th at the Museum of Graffiti. Instrumental in Wynwood's genesis as a street art mecca, Cerwinske brings his signature black-and-white, super-detailed aesthetic to a playful, immersive exhibition that reimagines classic classroom excuses as bold, satirical masterpieces. Curated by Alan Ket, the show merges street culture and contemporary art while exploring blame, creativity and the beauty of imperfection. A free opening party on Saturday, June 7th includes music by DJ Top Cat, drinks at the Modelo bar and artist-Levi's Trucker jackets while supplies last.

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.

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.

The Dig at Frost Science is the region's only paleontology exhibition and research department, inviting visitors to step into the shoes of a real-life fossil hunter. On view in the museum’s West Wing, this interactive experience lets you explore the science behind prehistoric life through tactile displays, hands-on activities and a team of on-site paleontologists and technicians. Watch trained pros work in a real fossil prep lab, digitally try your hand at cleaning fossils, hear how a living dinosaur may have sounded and marvel at a life-size cast of the “Tufts-Love” T. rex skull—the most complete of its kind ever found. The Dig is included with general museum admission.

R House in Wynwood has earned its crown as the queen of mainland Miami drag brunches. This adults-only spectacle takes over the dining room and patio every weekend with high-energy performances, Latin-inspired eats and bottomless mimosas, sangria and mojitos. Brunch is $60 per person (or $80 for the premium seats) and includes the show, drinks and a family-style feast—just be sure to book early, since it sells out fast. If you do miss your chance to snag a brunch seat, R House also serves up weekly evening drag shows and themed drag bingo nights.

Red Rooster Overtown by celebrated chef Marcus Samuelsson presents Sunday Evenings in Historic Overtown, a new music and dining series that blends the neighborhood’s rich jazz legacy with a soulful Grand Buffet. From 5 to 9pm, guests can graze on everything from Mac & Cheese and the famous M’s Fried Chicken to mezze, raw bar selections and decadent desserts, all while taking in live music from rotating acts. With a mix of buffet dining and bar seating on a first-come, first-serve basis, this weekly event keeps the spirit of Overtown’s jazz scene alive in one of the area's most iconic dining spots. $65 per adult, $32.50 per child (ages 6 to 13), free for children 5 and under

Tuesday and Saturday nights are prime times to get an authentic taste of Miami's vibrant salsa scene at La Pachanga, a free live music and dance party in the heart of Little Havana. The historic Calle Ocho venue opens up its doors, spilling the sounds of Miami's best salsa bands onto the streets as revelers sip excellent mojitos and take to the wooden dancefloor. Ball & Chain also hosts free salsa and bachata dance classes regularly (check their website for the latest schedule), so you can brush up on your moves—or just watch the pros do their thing as they twirl and gyrate around the crowds.

Nestled in the lobby of The Betsy, a Michelin-awarded hotel famed for its arts programming, The Piano Bar hosts Miami Beach’s longest-running live music series. The space's relaxed, Old Havana atmosphere gets amped up by a rotating roster of local and visiting talent, with free public jazz shows nightly through December starting at 6pm. Some of the scheduled musicians include Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist Tal Cohen, composer Leonard Reina, Beau Cornelius, Pato Romero, Brian Murphy and Jim Gasior. Food and drinks are available for purchase from LT Steak & Seafood, The Betsy's on-site restaurant by chef Laurent Tourondel.

In this seductive new production at Faena Theater, free-spirited heroine Carmen finds herself in a labyrinth of two opposing lovers. The provocative, adults-only journey explores themes of devotion, jealousy and betrayal as it blends elements of flamenco, cabaret, fire artistry, cirque nouveau and modern beats, all infused with a Spanish flavor. Master of Ceremonies Mimi Barber lends her soulful vocals to the show, accompanied by an award-winning ensemble and stunning visuals that all come together to breathe new life into this reinterpreted classic.

Miami's biggest night for improv comedy happens every Saturday at Villain Theater in the heart of Little Haiti. Enjoy original, spontaneous live performances from some of the fiercest improvisers across South Florida. Shout out a suggestion and become a part of the action as the theater's talented cast of actors spins hysterical yarns over the course of two Second City-style improv shows. Mingle and sip beers in the lobby lounge in between sets: A ticket grants you access to both the 8:30 and 10pm showtimes.

The Coconut Grove Farmers Market is probably Miami’s most well-known. Every Saturday, Homestead's Glaser Organic Farms transforms an unoccupied corner of Coconut Grove into a full-fledged produce market with dozens of fruit and vegetable stands, a raw bar featuring prepared foods and salads and coolers filled with cold-pressed juices and nut mylks. There’s even velvety vegan ice cream for sale and several rows of picnic tables where you can sit and enjoy your bounty.

Along its periphery, you’ll find other local vendors selling honey, homemade soaps, handmade jewelry and other artisanal items. And the setup and breakdown are so fascinating to watch! Much like the circus leaving town, everyone quickly dismantles their tents and packs up just after sunset, leaving no trace of the bustling day on the empty gravel lot.