Gabriella Alvarez

Discover groundbreaking films, documentaries, animations and even AI-generated videos at this cutting-edge, day-long festival hosted by Superblue Miami. In collaboration with Rainbow Oasiiis, Miami's only artist-led artist-in-residence program, the second annual Chroma festival aims to inspire a new generation of artists and audiences through a variety of immersive works that play with color, light, sound and virtual reality.

Got an appetite? Fill up during Dine Out Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale’s official restaurant months, hitting full swing this August through September. Indulge in a variety of prix fixe, three-course meals ranging from $35 to $75 at more than 80 participating restaurants scattered throughout the city and surrounding areas. Choices such as Casablanca Cafe on Fort Lauderdale Beach and Ethos Greek Bistro in Wilton Manors offer the perfect opportunity to diversify your palette with their fusion dishes, among others. From brunch to happy hour and dinner, now is the perfect time to embark on a culinary adventure through the “Venice of America.”

Brazilian rapper and songwriter Emicida debuts his documentary AmarElo: It’s All For Yesterday at the 27th Inffinito Brazilian Film Festival on September 9. Screening at the Miami Beach Bandshell, the film brings attention to the history of black figures that helped form Brazil’s culture while showcasing Emicida’s breakthrough performance at Theatro Municipal of São Paulo in 2019. The fundamentals of Modernism, samba and Emicida’s album, AmarElo, guided the creation of this film, which features exclusive behind-the-scenes of its invention. Attend the screening to gain more insight into the project and to hear Emicida’s live performance following the film.

Drink as you dive into the world of figure drawing with a live nude model as your inspiration. Oolite Arts, a fixture in the Miami contemporary art scene since its creation in 1984, collaborates with the new Lincoln Road boutique Habitat Hyett to host this open-level, adults-only evening of creative expression. The illuminated Rose Bar from the historic Delano Hotel will help bring the theme of “Greek Goddesses” to life. Tickets ($40) include supplies, alcoholic beverages and moody music to help loosen up your fingers. 441 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach

Craving some pintxos? You’re in luck: Bar Gilda is back. The Basque pop-up that’s been on and off again since making its first big splash at Jaguar Sun returns, this time to Tropezón on charming Española Way. Every Monday and Tuesday from 5 to 10pm, stop by (no reservations required) to snack on their menu of deliciously petite Spanish plates. From Chef Juan Garrrido’s version of a bikini sandwich to staples such as croquetas and tortilla, stomachs will be full and fantasies of a summer in the Basque countryside realized—at least briefly. 

Every first Friday, Coral Gables Museum opens its doors to the community for a free monthly gallery night. Stop at the cash bar for refreshments and then browse all the museum’s latest exhibitions. Live music—typically something tasteful and classic, like a string ensemble—serves as the perfect background track to your artsy evening before dining out at one of Coral Gables’ many fabulous restaurants.

Explore Wynwood like never before at this scavenger hunt through the famed arts neighborhood. The self-guided, outdoor escape game will lead participants through some of Wynwood’s most iconic spots, like the Wynwood Walls and Salty Donut, plus breweries, beer gardens, bakeries and more, ensuring no corner is left unseen. Happening at various times every day, this is the perfect weekend pastime to get you moving and full of adventure.

Get ready for some messy fun with a higher purpose: Museum of Graffiti hosts Spray it Loud!, an evening workshop where you’ll learn all the basics of graffiti. Led by a local graffiti artist, this adults-only, intro-level class is limited to just eight participants, making it an ideal way to loosen up and let your creativity flow. Plus, the cost of the class ($75) includes admission to the museum afterward. They’ll provide ponchos and gloves, but guests are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes that can get dirty—unless you want to leave looking like your design.

Looking for a fresh perspective? Take a stroll through the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami’s latest public art installation, Into the Great Dying: Roles We Play by ceramicist Beatriz Chachamovits. This interactive work invites viewers to engage with a sculpted coral reef, ponder humanity’s impact on these fragile ecosystems and actively participate in their preservation and restoration. The free opening reception on July 28 is followed by a night of JAZZ at MOCA on the museum’s plaza.

Spice up your night at Wynwood’s new Indian hotspot, Rishtedar. The restaurant’s recurring Mehndi Nights celebrate Indian culture by pairing authentic cuisine with vibrant Kathak dance performances and henna hand tattooing for guests throughout the evening. The beautiful, handpainted tattoos are created by professional Mehndi artists who impart the symbolism and meaning behind each of their intricate, temporary works. The Mehndi experience is free with your dinner reservation, though guests are encouraged to book early to ensure they have the opportunity to participate.

Bring your own mat to Okeydokey on Saturdays at 10am to bust a move while stretching and strengthening your body. The new Brickell food hall and cultural space has tapped Miami nutritionist and yogi Angel Scott to guide a weekly flow set to the rhythms of hip-hop music. Following the 60-minute class ($25), participants can take advantage of a 10% discount on brunch items from Okeydokey’s curated vendors.

Moxy Miami hosts complimentary mat pilates this summer through late August. Set an early alarm and head over to partake in group sessions on the rooftop of the Moxy Miami South Beach as the sun rises. Every Sunday, strengthen your mind-body connection in a serene environment, with glittering views of the Atlantic as your backdrop. The pilates sessions run from 8 to 9am. Be sure to reserve your spot in advance and bring your own mat.

Not much in life comes free—so when we do score a $0 deal, it feels pretty amazing. Despite this fact, there’s one resource for free stuff that doesn’t get nearly enough attention: The Miami-Dade Public Library System.  Getting your hands on a Miami-Dade Public Library card is a bit like walking through the wardrobe to Narnia. After applying, you'll gain access to a wonderful world of free stuff, from tech supplies and tutoring to museum admission, delivery services and so much more.  Anyone living in Miami-Dade County is eligible for a library card (with a few exceptions), so if you don’t have one already, what are you waiting for? Below, we’re breaking down some of the best free resources and services available with a Miami-Dade library card—plus a couple of surprising library hacks. RECOMMENDED: The 17 best free things to do in Miami Photograph: Miami-Dade Public Library System 1. Get homework help. Know someone struggling with schoolwork? MDPLS has your back, with free homework help and tutoring offered in person at 29 different Miami-Dade Public Library System branches on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm and online from 5pm to 7pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Subjects include reading, math and science and are led by certified teachers. 2. Download music, audiobooks and movies. Cut down on all those streaming subscriptions. With a MDPLS library card, movies, magazines and music are all at your disposal for free. Platforms like Hoopla Digital, Freegal and OverDrive offer every

Have you stepped outside lately? We know we can’t be the only ones longing for a swift change of seasons. Now, a recently announced batch of $165 nonstop, one-way flights from Miami to Paris and Berlin on Norse Atlantic Airways is all the motivation we need to start plotting our winter escape. Adding to its existing crop of affordable long-haul flights from South Florida to London and Oslo, Norse will kick off its new routes to Paris on December 12 and Berlin on December 14. RECOMMENDED: It just got a lot easier to fly to Cuba and Paris from Miami The flights from Miami (MIA) to Paris (CDG) will operate four times a week departing on Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 8pm and arriving at 11am. Flights to Berlin (BER) will operate once a week on Thursday departing at 8pm and arriving at 11:15am. At the time of publishing, the next most affordable one-way flights from Miami to Paris this December start around $300 and include at least one connecting flight. For comparable Berlin flights, prices start around $400. Never heard of Norse? Launched in 2021 by Norwegian entrepreneur Bjorn Tore Larsen, Norse Atlantic Airways’ brand centers around low-cost, transatlantic travel between the United States and Europe. Its fleet of 15 modern, fuel-efficient Boeing 787 Dreamliners currently serves New York, Los Angeles, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Orlando, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Boston, Oslo, London, Berlin, Rome and Paris. On Norse’s wide-body Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft,

What began as a humble Miami pop-up shop in 2015 has since expanded to nine locations across seven cities, with more on the way. Now, just steps from its longtime Wynwood location, The Salty Donut is set to expand its Miami footprint with a new flagship kitchen and shop that officially opens on Friday, July 14. A haven for discerning donut lovers, the new, 2,700 square-foot facility boasts enhanced features such as a large window offering a view into The Salty’s production kitchen and donut-making process, and a private board room equipped with a TV that guests can book for parties, meetings, special events or to partake in donut-making classes. Photograph: Courtesy The Salty Donut Compared to 725 square feet at the original shop, the new flagship also allows for ample seating, communal tables and plenty of space to hang out or get some work done (don’t sleep on the Salty Donut coffee blend by Intelligentsia). A proper pick-up window for app orders and a grab-and-go fridge for quick drinks round out the new specs. To commemorate the occasion, the beloved Miami shop is rolling out a limited-time donut flavor during the opening weekend (Friday, July 14 through Sunday, July 16), both in-store and through the Salty app. In addition to the Wynwood-exclusive Funfetti Celebration donut, they're announcing surprise giveaways via The Salty's Instagram this week. Along with the Wynwood flagship and its South Miami donut outpost, a third Miami location of The Salty is slated to open s