Events and Fun in South Beach, Miami

Food Truck Night at Tropical Park- March 22

2012-03-21T06:52:00.000-04:00

Beautiful park landscapes and music set the vibe as you mix, mingle and enjoy affordable gourmet delights served up by the wildly popular food truck chefs. There are food choices galore with everything from Cuban influenced burgers and Asian-style chicken wings to deep fried Oreos to chow on. Patrons are invited to bring along a picnic blanket, or folding tables and chairs to enhance their dining experience. Glass containers and pets are not permitted. 6-10 p.m.

Tropical Park
7900 SW 40th St.
Miami, FL 33155

Westchester Area
305/226-8315

South Miami Rotary Art Festival- February 25-26th

2012-02-23T06:08:00.000-05:00

The Rotary Club of South Miami proudly presents its 28th annual festival during the last weekend of February. The South Miami Rotary Art Festival takes place in the vibrant downtown area of South Miami on Sunset Drive (SW 72nd Street) from US 1 to Red Road (SW 57th Avenue) adjacent to The Shops at Sunset Place. The area is filled with historic buildings, restaurants and unique shops.

Just three miles south of Miami's Coconut Grove, South Miami borders the University of Miami and the beautiful neighborhoods of Coral Gables and Pinecrest.

There is free admission for patrons with ample nearby parking on-street and in garages. The festival features 148 outstanding artists, a fine expanded food court and beer garden, a Children's Alley, and mellow music.

For online or GPS directions search for 5750 SW 72 St., South Miami, FL 33143. You can the festival coordinators at info@southmiamiartfest.org or by telephone at 305-769-5977.

Located directly across US 1 from the South Miami Metrorail station. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Along Sunset Drive (SW 72nd St.) between US1 & Red Road (SW 57th Ave.)
South Miami, FL 33143
305/769-5977

Florida Renaissance Festival- February 25th-March 11th

2012-02-23T06:07:00.002-05:00

Deerfield Beach is hosting the Florida Renaissance Festival!

          The event features tons of great Renaissance fun, including jousting knights, sword fighting, and tournament games that follow the original traditions. There are hundreds of costumes performers roaming about, so you’ll feel like you really have dropped back into the middle ages.
          There is also plenty of entertainment lined up, with something going on at all times on the various stages. Shows change each year, but might include such performers as dancers, acrobats, jugglers, musicians, actors, and more. A master falconer is often present as well, showing his birds of prey in full flight.
           Craftspeople and artisans are on hand to demonstrate their skills and crafts. Guests can get involved with such activities as archery and knife throwing. Watching glassblowers and blacksmiths work can be very entertaining, and you can also buy their unique wares. Besides the beautiful handmade items, there are also plenty of silly and kitschy items available for sale as well.
          Many food options are available, so you can eat like a king. It is the standard fair food. Choose from such items as turkey legs, shish kabobs, gyros, sandwiches, corn dogs, hot dogs, cheese fries, cookies, popcorn, and fried items of all types. There are also many drinks including several varieties of beer.

Kids will enjoy the Kid’s Kingdom, with a children’s play area, games, crafts, historical information, bounce house, and the award-winning Scout Patch Program. Some stage performances are geared for the younger crowd as well. Kids can also play a giant game of chess.

Event goers are encouraged to join in the fun and dress up in Renaissance clothing. Children can easily find fairy, princess, wizard or jester costumes to wear. And adults can really get into the spirit and dress as knights, ladies, faeries and wenches.

Andres Fresko at Cameo- February 24th

2012-02-22T06:58:00.000-05:00

Digital Fridays and Andres Fresko presents Never Surrender, Fresko's Official Birthday celebration featuring music by Andres Fresko alongside Paul E, Roberto Cervantes and Nikolas at Cameo Nightclub in Miami Beach.

Food Truck Night at Tropical Park- February 23

2012-02-22T06:52:00.000-05:00

Daisy D at SCORE February 23rd

2012-02-22T06:15:00.000-05:00

Morgan Page at SET Nighclub- February 24th

2012-02-22T06:08:00.007-05:00

Grammy-nominated Morgan Page has one of the most exciting tracks off the much-anticipated 2012 studio album.“Body Work” is the follow-up single to Page’s #1 Billboard Hot Airplay Dance track, “In The Air,” featuring Sultan + Ned Shepard, BT and Angela McCluskey on vocals. “Body Work” is a stellar example of Page’s skills as a producer but also an artist, brilliantly balancing kinetic house music with blissful radio-ready pop. Join us as Eric & Stacy Milon, Michael Capponi, Patrik Slettman & Mark Lehmkuhl present Morgan Page at SET Nightclub in Miami Beach.

Lenny Kravitz- February 25th

2012-02-22T06:07:00.000-05:00

Legendary rocker Lenny Kravitz hits the Fillmore Miami Beach on his first American tour in five years. Raphael Saadiq is set to join him.

Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater
1700 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Miami Beach - Art Deco District/South Beach
800/745-3000

SoBe Wine and Food Festival- February 23-26

2012-02-21T06:48:00.000-05:00

The Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by FOOD & WINE is a national, star-studded, four-day destination event showcasing the talents of the world's most renowned wine and spirits producers, chefs and culinary personalities. Hosted by Southern Wine & Spirits of Florida and Florida International University(FIU), the festival benefits FIU's Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management and the Southern Wine & Spirits Beverage Management Center. To date, the Festival has raised more than $14 million for the School.

Going on throughout South Beach!

Cam'ron at Cameo- February 21, 2012

2012-02-20T20:58:00.001-05:00

Lapdance Tuesdays presents Cam'ron exclusive Birthday Celebration with sounds by Affect Mummy and Bulletproof at Cameo Nightclub in Miami Beach.

Pauly D at Mansion- March 16th

2012-02-20T20:49:00.001-05:00

Quickly a fan favorite, MTV announced Pauly as the first cast member to receive his own spinoff, which will chronicle his life as a celebrity DJ, set to air in 2012. In December 2011, rapper and mogul 50 Cent signed Pauly to his record label, G-Note records, to release new material showcasing Pauly's true craft. Join us this Spring Break as DJ Pauly D takes over Mansion Nightclub in Miami Beach.

It Girl Spring Shopping Expo

2012-02-20T20:39:00.001-05:00

Shop, nibble, mingle, sip complimentary cocktails and vibe to the sounds of the event's onsite DJ at this Lifestyle Shopping event covering every category from fashion to fitness. The Event will feature fashion and trunk shows and those with VIP tickets will walk away with a goody bag of products. 6:30-11 p.m.

Soho Studios
2136 NW 1st Ave.
Miami, FL 33127

Deering Estate Farmers Market- March 31st

2012-02-20T19:20:00.002-05:00

Come enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables at the Deering Estate Farmer's Market every Saturday morning from October through May at the Deering Estate’s Visitor Center. Free and open to the public. 7 a.m. to noon.

Deering Estate at Cutler
16701 SW 72nd Ave.
Miami, FL 33157

Cutler Ridge
305/235-1668

Lincoln Road Farmer's Market- March 25th

2012-02-20T19:09:00.001-05:00

A year-round, Sunday-only farmers' market featuring fruit, vegetables, fresh-cut flowers, plants and related items such as bread, honey and homemade jams.

Along Lincoln Road
Between Washington and Lenox Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Miami Beach - Art Deco District/South Beach 305/531-0038

Lincoln Road Farmer's Market- March 18th

2012-02-20T18:47:00.001-05:00

A year-round, Sunday-only farmers' market featuring fruit, vegetables, fresh-cut flowers, plants and related items such as bread, honey and homemade jams.

Along Lincoln Road
Between Washington and Lenox Avenues
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Miami Beach - Art Deco District/South Beach
305/531-0038

Deering Estate Farmers Market- March 17th

2012-02-20T18:39:00.001-05:00

Deering Estate at Cutler
16701 SW 72nd Ave.
Miami, FL 33157

Cutler Ridge
305/235-1668

Food Truck Night at Tamiami Park- March 16th

2012-02-20T18:33:00.001-05:00

Tamiami Park
10901 SW 24th St.
Miami, FL 33155

Westchester Area
786/315-5395

Miami-Dade County Fair- March 15-April 1

2012-02-20T18:28:00.001-05:00

The Miami-Dade County Fair celebrates its 61st Annual Fair in 2012. Live the Experience, be part of the action! March 15 thru April 1, 2012.

Presented by Pepsi, Kia Motors America and Sedano's Supermarkets The Fair is ranked the largest fair in Florida, attracting well over half a million visitors annually. This adrenaline filled 18-day event includes LIVE! entertainment, state-of-the-art rides, skill games, outrageous fair foods and livestock/agricultural competitions. The Fair proudly showcases more than 45,000 local student exhibits, both artistic and academic, and generously supports youth achievement programs throughout the year.

"The Big Gig" Youth Performing Arts Festival- March 11

2012-02-20T18:22:00.001-05:00

The Big Gig, now in its second year, will be four days of free classes, workshops, lectures and performances to provide young talent with a performing & visual arts experience that sparks imagination, and inspires creative thought.

Pinecrest Gardens
11000 Red Road
Pinecrest, FL 33156

Pinecrest
305/669-6990

Lingerie Fashion Show at SoBe Live- February 22, 2012

2012-02-20T06:53:00.000-05:00

With music from DJs Element and Wrek

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre- February 23-26

2012-02-20T06:31:00.008-05:00

ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER returns to the Center February 23-26, 2012 with new Artistic Director Robert Battle, a Miami native, leading Ailey's extraordinary artists in thrilling new works and repertory favorites of inspiring virtuosity and soaring spirit.

Experience the power and see for yourself why Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is one of the world’s most beloved dance companies, recognized by U.S. Congressional resolution as a vital American “cultural ambassador to the world.”

Ziff Ballet Opera House

Carnaval Miami- February 26-March 11th

2012-02-20T06:22:00.001-05:00

What started in 1978 by the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana as an event to share the Cuban culture in Miami has become the virtual Pan-American showcase it is today.

CARNAVAL MIAMI is a two-week festival that draws close to ONE MILLION residents and tourists to the Miami area; it is celebrated each month of March with events that include concerts, footraces, culinary competitions, galas, a weekend of art & jazz, and the nation’s largest street festival.

CARNAVAL MIAMI takes place in the heart of the Magic City, known for its diverse culture and ethnic groups. Miami is considered the Gateway to the Americas and recognized worldwide as an international hub where people work, live and play.

Come for the Hispanic food, concerts, sports, culinary competitions, a live Jazz festival, art, and dancing (especially salsa en la Calle Ocho Festival) for the enjoyment of residents and tourists alike.

Lincoln Road Outdoor Antiques & Collectibles Market- February 19th

2012-02-19T06:42:00.000-05:00

(2/19/2012)
Vendors display antiques including jewelry, china, vintage clothing, furniture, and more between the 800 and 1000 blocks of Lincoln Road and Drexel. 9 a.m.-5 p.m Along Lincoln Road Miami Beach, FL 33139 Miami Beach - Art Deco District/South Beach 305/673-4991

Lincoln Road Farmer's Market- February 19th

2012-02-19T06:40:00.000-05:00

A year-round, Sunday-only farmers' market featuring fruit, vegetables, fresh-cut flowers, plants and related items such as bread, honey and homemade jams.

Along Lincoln Road
Between Washington and Lenox Avenues
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Miami Beach - Art Deco District/South Beach
305/531-0038

Kite Day at Haulover Park- February 19th

2012-02-18T06:46:00.000-05:00

The sky over Miami Beach displays a marvelous array of colors and figures from hundreds of kites in the air during this festival, which features paper-kite-building classes, demonstrations from longtime kite enthusiasts, and kite-flying competitions for both children and adults. Noon-5 p.m.

Haulover Park
10800 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL

Miami Beach
305/893-0906