These are the best things to do in Miami this weekend

If you’ve been waiting to book that Spa Month massage, now is the time. The annual citywide program concludes on August 31, meaning you have just two more weeks to book luxury spa services at a fraction of the price. Check out our insider guide to the best Miami Spa Month offers, many of which grant access to hotel amenities like fitness centers, beach chairs, and umbrellas.

South Florida is seeing stars as several Michelin darlings team up for collaborative dinners. On Thursday and Friday this week, August 20-21, Crown Shy brings global flavors and New York City swagger to MAASS, the glamorous Michelin-starred counter at Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale. Guests have their pick of a three-course menu ($125) or five-course menu ($185) served in the dining room, or an ultra-luxe tasting menu ($295) with a seat at the counter. Across town, it’s a Mediterranean-Japanese menu as Mandolin welcomes Chef Shingo Akikuni of Miami’s Michelin-starred omakase, Shingo, on Sunday, August 23. Your $135 ticket includes five courses, beverage pairings, and a take-home gift.

The sober wellness party, Daybreaker, returns to Miami on Saturday, August 22, with morning yoga, live music and barefoot bohemia vibes. Last-call tickets run $65 for the whole experience (yoga and dance party), or $45 for party admission only. All ticket tiers include beverages throughout the event, including electrolyte cans, non-alcoholic tonic, and coffee. As with every Daybreaker event, there is a theme. This time around, it’s “Radical Self-Expression” with a desert mystic aesthetic. Think flowing linens and soft crochet – something comfortable to move in. Dance to live performances by flamenco-rock duo City of the Sun, Latin DJ Sinego, percussionists and more. Plus, every ticket comes with a $50 voucher to SILA Miami, an indoor-outdoor wellness club at Upper Buena Vista.

A little goth, a little Español. On Saturday, August 22, Hexed Miami presents Malos Hábitos featuring live performances by two punk-laced Miami bands, Lust Era and Brother Ghost, and local DJ sets including Rippin Kittin. General admission tickets run $24. Ages 21+ welcome.

Cruise along Biscayne Bay and learn about the islands that shape our city with Museum of Miami’s resident historian, Dr. Paul George. The evening boat ride takes place Saturday, August 22, 6-8pm. Each ticket includes water and soda, and a complimentary admission pass to the museum (formerly History Miami). All ages welcome.

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" is on view at Homebase Studios through September 4, presented by Supermarket Gallery. 

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.

The gilded and crimson-draped Faena Theater presents its latest original production, OBSESSION, in collaboration with Quixotic, a traveling performance art collective. The cabaret-style show blends live vocals, choreography and cinematic storytelling to take guests on a seductive 1.5-hour journey complete with lasers, projected visuals and plenty of theatrical haze. Emcee Sophia Bollman is your host for the evening, with credentials including back-up vocals for Beyoncé's iconic Coachella performances. Tickets start at $100 per person and include show admission only (food and beverages sold separately). Guests must be 18 or older, with a valid ID required upon arrival.

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.