Jesse Scott

Queue that majestic theme song: The Olympics are back, baby. The 33rd Summer Olympic Games in Paris return this July 26 through August 11 with a jam-packed schedule including basketball, badminton, beach volleyball and, for the first time, breakdancing, among so much more. If you’re psyched to watch it all unfold but haven’t booked your nine-hour flight to Paris, don’t fret: Miami likes to party, and celebrating the Olympics is no exception. It’s safe to assume that many of Miami’s best bars will be screening the action. But in the spirit of competition, we’re seeking out only the best of the best spots to watch the Paris Olympics in Miami.  Cheer on the athletes from a Miami rooftop, marvel at their feats on a giant silver screen—or get more interactive at an Omega sprinting track or Olympic-themed adventure for kids. Here are our gold medal picks for best the best Olympics screenings and happenings around Miami.

As much as we love our bumpin’, booty-shaking hometown, sometimes we need a reprieve from Miami. But, one of the perks of living here is you don’t have to hop on a multi-hour flight to experience a new city or landscape. We’ve got a variety of relaxing, unique and adventurous day trips at our fingertips.  Sure, Florida can seem like a long stretch of flat terrain. (Fun fact: It’s the flattest state in the country, contrary to what you may think about Kansas.) But there’s actually plenty of diversity if you know where to look. Plus, we have the Bahamas within 50 miles of our shoreline, y’all. Your options for the best day trips from Miami include an Everglades escapade, kicking back in the Florida Keys and exploring the Main Streets of South Florida’s emerging downtown neighborhoods. If you’re feeling inspired to extend your stay beyond a day, we’ve pinpointed some stellar lodging options for you, too.  RECOMMENDED: The best weekended getaways from Miami

July 2024: Miami is heating up (literally) and we've got tons of July events in Miami to ensure your summer gets a proper kickoff. Of course, there's so much to explore in the Magic City no matter the weather. Just be sure to bookmark our guide to Miami's best things to do on a rainy day now that those summer storms are here.  Locals and tourists can agree that the best things to do in Miami extend beyond lounging on the sand—though it goes without saying that spending some time on the best Miami beaches is fundamental to life in the 305. Aside from dabbling in our famous nightlife and exploring Miami's best bars, no trip would be complete without scoping out the booming culinary scene and our award-winning Miami restaurants. In between sunbathing, swimming and sipping cocktails, check off these essential Miami experiences, a mix of year-round attractions, seasonal events, cultural staples and exciting one-offs vetted by our expert editors and contributors. (We're a team of born-and-raised locals and passionate Miami transplants with an unhealthy aversion to staying home). By the way, this list is curated, as always, but isn’t ranked—we just couldn’t choose favorites.

Miami is famously a playground for adults, but there is equally as much fun to be had for the kiddos, too. Beyond the best things to do in Miami with kids (days at the museum, zoo adventures or even picking berries), this city is home to family-friendly resorts that will keep the entire crew feeling sunny—even on a rainy day. You could choose from the plethora of unique Miami Airbnbs or the city’s best hotels. But you know what the offspring really want, and our vetted picks for the best family resorts in Miami are bound to check those boxes. We’re talking family relay races on the beach, an on-site waterpark wonderland and splash pads upon splash pads, baby. If a family vacation is on the calendar, these kid-tested, parent-approved Miami resorts should be on your shortlist.

Whether you’re venturing to Miami from afar or booking a staycation from the suburb next door, you may as well do it right and check yourself into a beach hotel. Though you’ll pay a premium versus other great Miami hotels not on the water, staying at a beach hotel guarantees an unforgettable sensory experience: soft white sands, rippling aqua waters and Olympic-level people-watching unlike anywhere else on earth.  Depending on where you end up, your oceanfront accommodations may also come with a bumpin’ underground nightclub, the largest wellness utopia on the East Coast or massive poolside art installations, among other amazing amenities. When ocean vistas beckon (and your budget has a little extra padding for those lofty beach prices), these are the undisputed champions, the best beach hotels in Miami right now. RECOMMENDED: The most unique Airbnbs in Miami

Oh, spring and summertime in Miami: So beautiful in so many ways. All of the snowbirds and New York/New Jersey/Quebec/Ontario license plates begin to disappear and the temps creep up to pleasant levels before the full inferno strikes. (Though it's just around the corner.) Amid the seasons’ plusses, concerts are in full bloom, spanning the largest electronic festival on planet Earth to Ice Cube and Red Hot Chili Peppers wildly converging under one intimate roof. As for your best bets for spring and summer concerts in Miami ’24, snag tickets to the below while you can. RECOMMENDED: The best things to do in Miami right now

When life gives you rain—or scorching heat—what better way to pass the time than indoors with a good movie? But if you’d rather leave the house than spend another minute on the couch, Miami has options. On the movie theater front, you’ll find both souped-up, technologically advanced cinemas and historic gems screening edgy, limited-release films. If you’re curious about the film festival scene here, they are equally diverse, from massive gatherings with A-listers to more intimate affairs showcasing burgeoning local talent. Miami is no stranger to the silver screen, providing the backdrop to iconic cinematic moments like the Fontainebleau Miami Beach in Scarface and Matheson Hammock Park in There’s Something About Mary (among countless others). Most of the time, though, we’re the ones doing the watching. If you’re looking for the best spots to catch a great movie in Miami, here’s where to find ‘em. RECOMMENDED: The best things to do in Miami when it rains

Miami comes alive with patriotic spirit this Memorial Day as venues across the metro area pay homage to the nation’s heroes. Plan to take advantage of the warm weather, sun-drenched South Beach and an extra day off over this long weekend (May 25–27). The annual Air & Sea Show and beach festival is the marquee event in town, so if you’re willing to brave the crowds, it’s worth the experience. But there are plenty of family-friendly cultural exhibitions, rooftop barbecues and poolside soirees to explore, too. Below, get primed on the best events around town to make the most of your Miami Memorial Day weekend. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to Memorial Day in Miami

A reprieve from South Florida’s scorching summer sounds nice, right? As the dense humidity creeps in, so do those thoughts of escaping the 305 for a quick getaway—or perhaps the entire season. Beyond the cooler temps, though, there is so much to explore outside of Miami during the summer months, whether here in the U.S. or abroad. Among the bountiful options are the Olympics, an exceptionally hip mountain town, a Caribbean mango festival and a tropical island in Panama you’ll be dreaming of for the rest of the year. Get planning: These are our picks for the 10 best summer getaways from Miami this year. RECOMMENDED: Best weekend trips from Miami

Sometimes you just don’t have the PTO or the budget to go on that two-week vacay. Or maybe a weekend (or long weekend) reprieve is exactly what you need to put the pep back into your step. Luckiky, being in Miami means you have a multitude of worthy travel destinations at your fingertips. A quick drive or flight will get you to the heart of a totally different Florida landscape, sipping a piña colada on a beach in the Caribbean or strolling the cobblestone streets of historic cities. Looking for a quick weekend getaway from the city? We've rounded up our go-to destinations and the hottest seasonal travel deals to bring you this guide to the best weekend trips from Miami. RECOMMENDED: Spring getaways from Miami to escape the chaos of the city

Miami is totally in its prime come springtime. Tentpole events like Ultra Music Festival and the Miami Grand Prix keep things bumpin’, temps are pleasant and our Miami Heat and Florida Panthers entertain with playoff pushes. But let’s be real: We all need an escape once in a while, especially when the spring break crowds invade. And there are some really cool happenings outside the city this season. Your options include a most tranquil seaside escape in Costa Rica, Europe’s biggest design spectacle, a renowned scotch festival, cherry blossoms—and how about an epic party in the dark on one of Australia’s most badass islands? When wanderlust strikes this spring, here are our picks for the ten best getaways from Miami. RECOMMENDED: The best things to do in Miami right now

Contrary to what any rap or reggaeton music video might have you believe, life’s not all about flexing on a megayacht around here. In Miami, we get down with watercraft in all their forms. On the beach, in the bay and dotting the canal and river-crossed landscapes in between, you can find rental options aplenty spanning everything from pontoons and Miami boat tours to those delightfully zippy jet skis.  That’s why you’re here: On the jet ski front, we’ve vetted some primo locales for zooming through Miami’s glistening waters, as well as go-to companies for ensuring the rental process goes smoothly. When your next Miami jet ski adventure calls, here’s who to turn to and where to go for an amazing time on the water. How much are jet ski rentals in Miami? Rentals typically run from $130 to $180 per hour for free-ranging rides. Gas and taxes are more often than not included in this price, but make sure to double-check before signing on the dotted line. Guided tours are $20 to $50 more per hour. The Miami norm for jet ski rentals is by the hour or two-hour increments. You must be 18 years old to rent a jet ski and, by law, 14 or older to operate one. Also required by law, riders must wear a non-inflatable personal flotation device and jet skis may not be operated a half-hour before sunrise or after sunset.

What a fiesta it will be in Sunrise come March 8. The aptly dubbed “Trilogy Tour” featuring swooner Enrique Iglesias, another swooner Ricky Martin and “Mr. 305” himself Pitbull equates to total Latin goodness. Among the collabs to hopefully hear live, “I Like It” featuring Iglesias and Pitbull, as well as “Mr. Put It Down” from Ricky Martin and Pitbull.

Delectable pop-rock goodness awaits at every AJR show. The dudes—Adam, Jack and Ryan—have a synergy like few others. They are brothers, after all. If you missed them at the totally intimate Revolution Live in Fort Lauderdale a few years back or the massive Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise in December, you can catch ‘em at the always acoustically-pleasing Hard Rock Live in mid-May.

America’s timeless badass has been making waves with her “The Celebration” nationwide. She’s spitting on stage, pouring beer on fans, grinding up a storm – how will she get down in the 305 for three nights come April? We shall see and it won’t be boring.

Whether Kris Jenner led to Bad Bunny ticket price inflation or Benito just wanted to have a papi-level payday, tickets have been silly expensive to the “Most Wanted Tour.” If you’re not one of the fans who had to sell all of their possessions for tickets, there are still some available on resale sites. Seeing as this may be the shows of the year in Miami and you get to jam to “Me Porto Benito” and “Tití Me Pregunto,” it may be worth the debt.

Perhaps you missed Champagne Papi at Kaseya Center in September. Shame on you, but this is your chance for repentance. Our favorite Canadian’s “It’s All A Blur – Big As The What?” tour hits Amerant Bank Area for two nights, with Lil Wayne and Durk in tow.

It’s been five years since JT has embarked on a tour. That streak ends as the “Forget Tomorrow World Tour” takes him across the world starting in late April through December. The name of the tour pays homage to his sixth studio album, slated to drop on March 15.

Remember that very sad period when Mark Hoppus and Tom DeLonge weren’t getting along and Blink-182 was no more? Well, those times are no more, and Blink is back, baby. Hear all the classics like “What’s My Age Again?” and “All the Small Things” alongside a newer classic “One More Time” on June 21 in Sunrise.

In what has to be the weirdest combo to rock a local stage in recent times (but somehow it works): Ladies and gentlemen, rock icons Red Hot Chili Peppers and rap legend Ice Cube perform together at Hard Rock Live on June 23. Perhaps the Hard Rock Sportsbook will have a bet on how many times the Chili Peppers will say/sing the word “California” during their set—odds that it’s more than 5,000 are high.

Reggaeton royalty alert! San Juan, Puerto Rico-bred rapper-writer-producer legend Don Omar will rock Kaseya Center on a glorious Sunday in April. Count on the hits including “Danzo Kuduro,” “Dile” and “Salío El Sol.” It’s the last night of the tour, so who knows what stops the reggaeton king will pull out?

Calling all country lovers! This free-wheeling three-day music festival on the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach features headliners Lainey Wilson, Hardy and Jason Aldean, with non-country acts like nineties R&B legends Boyz II Men and TLC joining in on the fun, too.

This fresh, two-day festival on Virginia Key is all about positive vibes and uplifting, melodic house and techno music. Presented by Common Ground, the hyped lounge in New York's trendy Meatpacking District, We Belong Here's 2024 headliners include Bob Moses, Duke Dumont, Tchami and Gordo. Known for its immersive circular stage and luxe amenities for all, like lounge seating, trailer-style restrooms and atmospheric views of the wetlands and Atlantic, We Belong Here also coincides with South Beach Food and Wine Festival, making it an ideal spot for VIP after-hours. The boutique music fest has partnered once again with Smorgasburg, so expect the bites to be as good as the beats.   What dates is We Belong Here? We Belong Here takes place on Saturday, February 24 and Sunday, February 25, 2024. How much are tickets? Tickets start at $60 for early arrival on a single day and go up to $375 for weekend-long access with "platinum" VIP amenities. Various ticket upgrades are also available.

Okay, so perhaps you missed Playboi Carti headlining Rolling Loud. Not tomake you feel even worse about it, but... it was amazing. Don’t have regrets again andcatch the Atlanta hip-hop star – who has a new album coming in ’24 – at Kaseya Centerin late January.

It’s that time of year where the gyms are crowded AF and runners are out zipping along our palm tree-lined, oceanside promenades in masses. A lot of those New Year’s resolutions have a visibly physical health flair, huh? Perhaps less visible are those resolutions to strengthen our minds and poise ourselves for a mentally strong ’24. Enter Case Kenny. You’ve likely seen his handwritten pump-up quotes on whiteboards floating around Instagram proclaiming the likes of “Sometimes ‘I deserve better’ is all the reason you need” or “Life gets better when you start seeing redirection as an upgrade.” Beyond the simple yet powerful nuggets that his over 800,000 fans eat up on the ‘Gram, the Miami Beach resident is also the host of the popular podcast New Mindset, Who Dis? He has authored a handful of mindfulness-centric books (including a new relationship-focused one set to drop in mid to late-2024) and recently headlined The Wellness Oasis event at the Standard Spa during Art Basel alongside other wellbeing luminaries like Dr. Deepak Chopra and Melissa Wood-Tepperberg. Kenny recently sat down with Time Out Miami to share his top seven mindfulness practices to kick off the New Year. Here are his nuggets verbatim, so prepare to have your mind blown (in the best way possible). 1. Embrace mindfulness – it’s truly for everyone January is a great month where we're all pumped, but we need longevity of practice. Wrapping our heads around the fact that mindfulness truly is for everyone can help