These are the best things to do in Miami this weekend

Work up a sweat at Miami World Center this Saturday, August 15, as the shiny open-air mall introduces a new wellness series. Check-in starts at 9am, followed by a community 5K run led by Miami Run Club at 9:30am. Return to the rooftop and take a break with beauty and recovery activations, healthy bites, live music, and prize giveaways. If you’re a glutton for punishment, squeeze in a second workout at 11:10am when Club Studio leads a mat Pilates class. It’s all free with RSVP. Bring your own mat and water bottle.

“Lord, what fools these mortals be!” When William Shakespeare wrote his play, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, he couldn’t have imagined a Miami theater company would reinvent it 430 years later. Alas, here we are. On Saturday, August 15, Villain Theater will present a full-length adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic as part of its 11th anniversary fundraiser. If the promotional posts are any indication, audiences are in for a treat. The foolery begins at 8:30pm.

Have you ever tried to draw a contorting pole dancer? Well, now’s your chance. Raw Figs returns with a steamy edition of its figure drawing pop-up, this time at Silver Garden, a pole and yoga studio in Downtown Miami. The 18+ event is open to artists of all experience levels. Pre-registration and a donation are required for entry.

Break out the stretchy pants. Miami Spice returns August 1-September 30 with special-priced three-course menus available at over 300 local restaurants. Prix-fixe menus start at $40 for brunch and lunch, and range $50-$65 for dinner, excluding tax and gratuity. A new “Reserve” tier ups the ante with $95 signature experiences. Check out a Michelin-starred darling in the Grove, savor Peruvian ceviche in Kendall, or see what’s newly opened in Doral. Or why not do it all? Explore the full list of Miami Spice 2026 participating restaurants.

Journey through South Florida’s historic churches by way of "Holy Red", a new solo exhibition by Miami-based artist Johel Pereira. Captured on medium-format film and presented in vintage daguerreotype frames–a nod to the earliest photography form–Pereira’s work looks to the sacred sites as archives of a bygone Miami, set within a rapidly changing city. "Holy Red" debuts at Homebase Studios with a free opening reception on Friday, August 14, 6:30-9:30pm, presented by Supermarket Gallery. On view through September 4, 2026.

Experimental sound takes center stage at Deering Estate Theater this weekend with Strawberry Sweets, an immersive avant-garde performance by jamJamStrawberry featuring artists and musicians from Miami, Tokyo, and beyond. The afternoon program is a culmination of jamJamStrawberry’s cross-continental project, promising a unique blend of electroacoustic sound, “glitch aesthetics” and granular synthesis techniques. It’s all happening Sunday, August 16, at 4pm. RSVP for free on Eventbrite.

This ain’t your usual happy hour. On Friday, August 14, The Standard Spa will host a two-part wellness experience in the hammam, pairing mindful movement and sound healing to align mind, body, and spirit. The RealmTopia Experience is led by resident Club Space yogi, Tiffany April Levy (aka Tifftopia), and local energy healer LilyAna. Tickets are priced at $80 and include access to the indoor baths.

Still on the hunt for a late-summer read? Pick up a novel or non-fiction favorite at Bookleggers Library, a free bookstore and community reading space, located at the Bakehouse Art Complex. New weekend hours welcome the community every Sunday, 12-5pm. While you’re there, wander Bakehouse to meet local artists and learn about the institution’s history through visual exhibits. All ages welcome.

Now in its 31st season, the International Ballet Festival of Miami is the only festival of its kind in Florida, bringing over 100 principal dancers from 17 companies across 11 countries to stages throughout South Florida. Under the artistic direction of Eriberto Jiménez, the festival spans Miami, Miami Beach, South Miami, and Fort Lauderdale, with performances taking place at venues including the Miami Hispanic Cultural Arts Center, Lincoln Road, the Fillmore Miami Beach, and Broward Center for the Performing Arts. This year's notable debuts include the National Ballet Theatre of Košice from Slovakia and Marez Contemporary Dance, alongside the Cincinnati Ballet under new artistic director Cervilio Amador and local companies Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida and Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami. The program moves through three phases: Young Medalist Performances, Contemporary Performances, and the Classical Ballet Galas to close. Beyond the stage, the festival also encompasses art exhibits, film screenings, master classes, and workshops. Specific dates, venues, and tickets for each performance are available at internationalballetfestival.org.

How about a detox to retox? Club Space has teamed up with House of Transformation, a luxe fitness studio in Edgewater, to host a “run club” on Sunday morning. Meet your fellow runners at the studio, 7am, then head out for a 2-mile jaunt downtown. Your $30 ticket includes club admission, Raccoon coffee, a grilled cheese sandwich, and a mini post-run massage. Ages 21+ welcome.

Summer in Miami is for melting away any stress, and self-care is never more accessible than during Miami Spa Months. Whether your skin is feeling a little parched from the heat, all those Pilates classes have you pining for a massage, or you’ve been meaning to try out that cute new medspa down the street, July and August are prime time to get out and explore all of the top Miami spas participating in the annual summertime promotion. 

Some of the best hotel spas in Miami Beach, Brickell and Sunny Isles have signed on this year, along with boutique medspas and facial spas from down south in Coral Gables up north to Aventura. They’re curating special treatment menus for the occasion, with luxurious experiences priced at $109, $159 or $199. Beyond all the amazing massages, facials and body scrubs, most of these spas sweeten the deal even further with access to amenities like steam rooms, saunas, resort pools and beaches, plus complimentary parking, welcome drinks and more. 

Availability varies, but a majority of the Miami Spa Months deals are offered daily. Just be sure to book in advance, as the best time slots tend to get snapped up quickly. For a full day of discounted indulgence, get acquainted with the Miami Spice Restaurant Months, which overlap with Spa Months in August.