These are the best things to do in Miami this weekend

From bomber planes and helicopters flying above to powerboats and jet skis racing on the water below, it’s looking like an adrenaline-packed weekend at this year’s Air & Sea Show in South Beach. Lummus Park between 11th and 14th Streets hosts motocross demos, simulators from five branches of the U.S. military, a kids zone, boxing and live musical performances. All weekend, places nearby spots such as Española Way and Loews Miami Beach offer viewing parties, drink specials and other concurrent celebrations.

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.

The legendary Jamaican reggae singer Beres Hammond and dancehall mainstay Buju Banton headline in Downtown Miami this Memorial Day Weekend for another edition of Best of the Best Music Fest, the largest Caribbean festival in North America. Expect a coming together of Caribbean cultures on the water at Bayfront Park Amphitheatre during peak Miami summer, with additional hard-hitters like Marcia Griffiths (of "Electric Boogie" fame) and Wayne Wonder bringing those sexy dancehall rhythms that have become so ubiquitous in hip-hop and pop today.

Miami’s largest outdoor food court hosts another edition of its popular Asian Street Food Festival with a "Flavors of the Tropics" theme in honor of AAPI Heritage Month. Paying homage to the bustling food markets of Vietnam, Thailand, Japan and beyond, the two-day fest in the heart of Wynwood spotlights its regular AAPI vendors along with guest chefs serving up delicacies like Filipino lumpia, Thai deep-fried squid, Taiwanese milk and fruit boba teas, and Vietnamese skewers and crispy wings. The free event also features family-friendly cultural activities, including lei giveaways starting at noon and Polynesian dancers starting at 5:30pm.

ZeyZey in Little River looks like it could be a friend’s bohemian bungalow—if your friend had their own natural wine gazebo, custom sound system and vinyl listening room, shipping container cocktail bar and mainstage for live performances. This weekend, they've curated another packed lineup of fun parties and eclectic shows, including acclaimed Swedish indie-pop band Peter Bjorn and John performing their iconic album Writer’s Block in its entirety on Saturday, May 24th. This marks the band’s first stateside tour in six years and commemorates the 19th anniversary of their breakthrough LP, originally released in 2006.

Weird Miami isn't your average city tour. Led by local artists via the edgy non-profit Bas Fisher Invitational (BFI), this ongoing series takes small groups down wonderful rabbit holes and along fascinating tangents of Miami history to expose viewers to the city's lesser-appreciated vistas. For the tour on Saturday, May 24, artists and curators Patricia Margarita Hernández and Domingo Castillo present the end: Resurrection, a special Weird Miami shaped by the spirit of their former collective, the end / SPRING BREAK. This non-linear, memory-driven exploration revisits gestures, actions and places tied to their past work and Miami's art history. Expect a collaged multimedia experience of sound, video and special guests—on a party bus, with drinks included.

E11even needs little introduction: the 24/7 mega-club has garnered accolades on a global scale for being an absolutely bonkers party spot, and very consistently so. You may have to be herded through lines and shell out exorbitant cover charges just to make it through the front doors, but once you do, you'll be rewarded with a true, Miami-style spectacle for the senses. This Memorial Day Weekend, the lineup goes big with Alesso headlining on Friday night, Afrojack playing Saturday and Markus Schulz closing out Sunday. They're also expanding the beat-fueled debauchery upstairs to Giselle, the rooftop restaurant and lounge where additional DJs will be spinning all week.

Before you turn up until dawn, turn down with this free, semi-regular yoga class set to the chilled-out sounds of local DJs. On Saturday, May 24th, let the fresh air and sunlight on Space’s famed terrace cleanse your body before you wreck it with dance and drink. Make sure to BYO mat and water bottle. RSVPs will have priority entry until 4pm. Afterward, anyone on the waitlist can enter until capacity is reached.

Looking for a solid excuse to scope out the newly remodeled and rebranded Shelborne by Proper? The Art Deco gem on South Beach just unveiled a well-deserved facelift by the laidback-luxury Proper Hospitality hotel group, and now its daily Aperitivo Hours provide the perfect reason to stop in and hang a while. Dubbed The Bar, the hotel's lobby lounge is serving a curated selection of coastal favorites in a relaxed, sunlit space that shifts seamlessly from day to night. From 5 to 7pm, partake in half-off select menu items, like a half-dozen fresh oysters with champagne mignonette and chives, Royal Ossetra caviar served with guac and tostadas, and signature cocktails like the avocado oil–washed Shelborne Martini and a tropical-ish espresso martini with reposado tequila and coconut.

This magical pop-up flea market brings some of Miami's best indie vendors to cool locations around town every month. Usually under the shade of lush trees and flowering foliage, you'll find vintage fashion, vinyl, books, plants, art, home decor, handmade jewelry, candles and more, plus local food vendor pop-ups and activities. On Saturday, May 24th, LRF takes over the mezzanine level of Coconut Grove's earthy-luxe Mayfair House Hotel & Garden for its last market of the season. Stop by anytime between noon and 5pm to shop local, drink and nibble at the Mayfair Grill or Sip Sip rooftop bar on-site. The event is free and pet-friendly.

Whether you "celebrate" wine with a glass (or two) most nights of the year or just appreciate an excuse to go out for a sip-and-chat with your friends on a Sunday, Magie is Miami's perfect buzzy wine bar for the occasion this May 25th. Partake in National Wine Day at either location, Little River or the new spot in Coconut Grove, and enjoy a rotating selection of Portuguese and Spanish wines plus the $35 “Power Hour” bottomless wine special from 6 to 7pm (available every Wednesday through Sunday). Pair your vino with playful nibbles from Chef Ivan Barros, like caviar dino nuggets and ricotta toast.

Rev your engines! The legendary RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars returns for its 10th season, and Willy's Neighborhood Bar in Wynwood is throwing weekly watch parties to catch all the action. Miami's own glam queen Patent Pending hosts on Friday nights with DJ Lagrimas de Oro on the decks and a Drag Race Happy Hour kicking off at 6pm (giving you ample time to get lubed up before the show at 8pm). For a full-throttle night, stick around after the credits for Friday Night Lights in the backyard.

Magic City Flea is Miami's most consistent pop-up vintage market, with events running around town every week—though, these days, it's almost always posted up on Sundays along Flagler Street in Downtown from noon to 6pm. Depending on the day and locale, find anywhere from 15 to more than 70 small shops committed to sourcing the most unique pieces and handcrafting sustainable wares. On Saturday, May 24th from 10am to 5pm, the flea is also popping up at Bayshore Club, a breezy outdoor venue on the water in Coconut Grove. Vibe out to the live DJ, sip cocktails and snack on yummy bites while you shop. (The buzzy food hall Julia & Henry's is just nearby.)

Yes, Chef! The illustrious Grant Achatz and his Alinea Group are back in Miami to celebrate two decades of boundary-pushing fine dining. As part of its 20th Anniversary Tour, the three-Michelin star restaurant returns to Faena Miami Beach—the site of its iconic 2016 residency—from April 30 through May 25. Expect an ultra-creative, cutting-edge culinary experience that nods to Alinea’s past while continuing to rewrite the rules of modern gastronomy. Reservations have already sold out, though there is a waiting list available.

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.

Fairchild Garden is giving us a whole springtime fairy fantasty with the debut of this whimsical scavenger hunt, running from May 9th through June 15th. Follow themed clues left by mischievious spites in 10 enchanted locations to discover a hidden Fairy Village where imagination blooms. Complete your quest to earn a sparkling fairy pin and a chance to win a Fairchild Family Membership. The self-guided adventure is included with general admission and free for members.

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.

Looking for a sleek, understated cocktail bar in Brickell—one that channels the effortless cool of Williamsburg, for instance, and hasn't been overrun by the neighborhood's swarms of tourists or recent transplants? The intimate ground floor of this bi-level modern Asian restaurant fits the bill. Aside from its solid drinks and friendly prices, The Listening Bar at Kaori also hosts weekly Sound Sessions on Fridays and Saturdays, when some of Miami’s best DJs spin vinyl and keep the chilled vibes going all night.

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.