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July Events in Miami, Key West

Wednesday, July 05, 2023

It's Christmas in July! One of my favorite months of the year. Mermaids, Swimsuit Fashion show, Sea Animals up close...I think we'll'' turn into mermen and mermaids after this post.

4th Annual Mermaid Festival, Key West

MERMAID FESTIVAL, JULY 1-4, KEY WEST

The festival is now in its 4th year and welcomes fans of literally all ages from 8 years old to 80 years young. Meet mermaids at the Eco Discovery Center or at the splash pods, mer-mingle and sip on rum and other cocktails at favorite watering holes, eat donuts with Ariel & Prince Eric, enjoy an Ocean Blue Party, Happy Hour before the 4th of July Fireworks. Click here for more information.

SEA ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS at MIAMI SEAQUARIUM, JULY 1-12

A very special treat with an equally special deal. The Miami Seaquarium is offering Sea Encounters and get free digital photos* for only $64.99 with reservations. This also includes general admission. That's over a $100 savings. Create lifetime memories for yourself or with family and friends. Click here to buy tickets.

*Must visit on or before July 12, 2023. Not valid on existing reservations. Weekdays are considered Monday - Thursday and weekends are Friday - Sunday.

MIAMI SWIM WEEK, JULY 3-10, South Beach, Miami Beach, Wynwood, downtown

Normally held the third week in July, Swim Miami Week starts early this year and designers have turned up the heat. Held in various venues across Miami, the event is produced by Art Hearts Fashion and will feature over 30 international swim, resort, & lifestyle brands to the thousands of guests visiting Miami for Swim Week.

Headlining the event is Desigual with an excellent collection and mix of styles. Miami Swim Week will feature a massive runway accompanied by pop ups, art exhibits, VIP parties & more.

Some themes to look forward to :

Sticking to tradition, I kick off the week on Wednesday, July 5 at Sea Spice restaurant in downtown Miami blocks from my condo. Indulge in a riverside brunch with champagne and seafood bites in a restaurant that embodies luxury and elegance. 2pm-4pm

Showcasing Nadjea Swimwear, the Gabriel Hotel is host to the Art Deco Fashion Show on Saturday, July 8 at 4pm.

On Friday night, is the Invite Only Cupshe Runway event at the SLS Hotel. This is the brand for any shape or size girl. They carry swimsuits, sundresses and coverups. Prices are also budget friendly.

To top it off I'm ending with a bang on Saturday with the Wonder Woman Initiative. This organization amplifies women's voices to inspire action, community building, purposeful fashion and thought leadership. Tickets are required and gives you access to the buffet, fashion show and award ceremony.

Click here for the schedule and tickets.

It's the annual mango festival! It's truly mango-mania where the whole weekend is devoted to all things mango.

Enjoy mango tastings, cooking demonstrations, and mango-inspired activities and classes all while keeping cool at various cool zones and misty areas.

Start of with insightful lectures into various mango types, optimal growing techniques, tips on storing and harvesting. After your delicious tastings, shop from a wide variety of unique mangos grown locally.

Adults and children can enjoy exotic butterfly exhibit at the Wings of the Tropics. Then the parents can sit in the shade and watch your little ones run, play and explore The Children's Garden.

Then cool down in the misty cloud forest with a mango drink at the National Orchid Garden, the only tropical rainforest in the continental US.

To purchase tickets click here

More to come for July!

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Miami Events

June Events

Thursday, June 01, 2023

June is about nature, food and music. One of my favorite events combines nature and a good deed to marine life. So while it may get warmer outside for some activities, the ocean is right there to take a dip and cool off. Read on!

June 3, World Ocean Day, W Hotel South Beach

The United Nations, in 1992, declared June 8 as the official World Ocean Day. The goal was to remind us how the oceans sustain life on the planet. First more than half of the oxygen in the atmosphere comes from the ocean (primarily from phytoplankton). Second it regulates global climate and patterns. Third, it feeds 3.3 billion people and many economies depend on it. Up to 80 percent of the life on the planet is found in the ocean, and 10 percent of its species are thought to be at risk of extinction.

The goal is to get people to work together to create a new balance with the ocean that no longer depletes it but instead restores its vibrancy and brings it new life.

8am- 12pm a variety of activities from open water exhibition swim, beach pilates, a ceremonial paddle-out, and beach cleanup offers something for everyone.

Join us at Collins Avenue beach in front of the W Hotel FREE!

5pm-7pm On Saturday evening, the celebration continues in W South Beach’s Great Room with the Sheroes of the Ocean panel discussion beginning at 5PM, followed by a cocktail reception and film screening of the San Francisco-based International Ocean Film Festival at 7PM. The Sheroes panel will highlight the stories of inspiring women from the activist, scientific and creative space, who are engaged with the preservation of our ocean. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased here.

June 4, Frost Museum of Science Celebrates Ocean Day

11am-4pm Visit the Frost Museum to learn what conservationists are doing to save our coral reefs, and protect our coastlines. You'll hear scientists share amazing stories about marine animals and plants, how to clean plastic from the oceans, and much more.

June 11, South Beach Chamber Ensemble with Award Winning Cuban Poet, Carlos Pintado

Every week the Ocean Drive Association hosts free music concerts to the public. Truly. It doesn't get any better than this.

As adept in contemporary as well as classical music, the South Beach Chamber Ensemble promotes and performs chamber music in all its diverse forms.

Carlos Pintado is a Cuban American writer, playwright and award-winning poet. His book "Autoretrato en Azul" received the prestigious San Jordi International Prize for Poetry. His book "El Azar y los Tesoros" was a finalist for Spain's Adonais Prize in 2008. His work has been translated into English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish and German.

WHERE: Lummus Park, South Beach, between 14th Street and 14th Place. Bring your chair, blanket and picnic.

Rain location: inside the Betsy Hotel lobby

Best of all it's FREE!

June 17, World Sea Turtle Cleanup Day in Miami Beach

While June 16 is the official day, on Saturday the 17th, turtle and nature enthusiasts will gather to help clean up the beaches to protect sea turtles. This year's observance is particularly important as it commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act. This landmark legislation protects more than 160 marine species including sea turtles.

A number of factors are leading to their decline including climate change, warming conditions, sea level rises, marine debris, vessel strikes and fishing gear entanglements. Conservationists have created a framework to address these threats and help protect sea turtles. You can be a part of the solution.

At Haulover Beach in partnership with Miami Dade County Parks, the events starts with registration at 8:30am. At 9am armed with provided gloves and garbage bags and a sense of purpose, participants will tackle cleanup at the shoreline.

Around 10am, the beach transforms into a hub of celebration and education. The beach wakes up with the waft of food trucks and delicious treats. Meet marine biologists and conservation experts to expand your knowledge about these magnificent creatures through interactive displays workshops, and presentations.

But wait! There's more. An auction with remarkable prizes from turtle inspired artwork to nature tours is another way to contribute directly to conservation efforts and have a special keepsake.

FREE EVENT & FREE PARKING PASSES for Volunteers

REGISTER HERE

It's the opening weekend of Regatta Grove, the newest trio setup of restaurant, bar and music on the waterfront in Coconut Grove (just south of downtown Miami).

Situated along Biscayne Bay this community gathering spot will come to life with exceptional activations, groovy music and lofty waterfront views for a relaxed yet elevated experience. A star-studded lineup of culinary outposts by Michelin-starred and James Beard Award -nominated chefs will line the perimeter of the city's next hotspot.

To RSVP for the opening weekend and receive a complimentary drink, click here.

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May Events

Monday, May 01, 2023

To kick off the month of May we have the celebratory Cinco de Mayo Festivals with plenty of tacos and margaritas. Here are a few places to visit whether you want low key or fiestas forever.

In Downtown Miami at Brickell City Centre, you have two great choices, Tacology and Quinto.

MAY 4-6 QUINTO

Celebrate Quinto de Mayo at the upscale restaurant inside the East Hotel. Experience authentic South American flavors and 2-for-1 tequila specials. Plus, discover live mariachi performances each evening.

MAY 5, TACOLOGY

As the name indicates is known for their delicious tacos and great concoctions. Enjoy live music, gift roulette, and $5 margaritas. Located on Level 4 of the West Block.

MAY 5, SOMBREROS ON THE RIVER AT THE WHARF

Picture this: live mariachi music setting the scene, luchadores, and hundreds of piñatas everywhere. And that's just the beginning! They'll have sombreros galore, sounds by the incredible Mr. Mauricio, and a Cinco de Mayo special that you simply can't resist. Buy a shot of Casa Noble Tequila and get a FREE Corona or Modelo all day long. ¡Ay Caramba!

MAY 5 & 6, THE ULTIMATE KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY, OCALA WORLD EQUESTRIAN CENTER

If you want to skip the feverish Mexican celebrations and opt for something more refined, then head up north to Ocala, Florida for a private sampling of Barcelo rum on May 5 and then watch the Kentucky Derby Show on May 6 at the Ocala World Equestrian Center.

MAY 12, BRESH MIAMI, at Club M2

Described as the most beautiful party in the world comes to Miami! BRESH is the Latin American sensation that has swept across the globe since its inception, bringing its 'Banger After Banger' philosophy with it. Having enjoyed a string of sold-out shows in Buenos Aires, New York, Ibiza and beyond, BRESH is finally returning to Miami. Enjoy a variety of musical styles from reggaeton to pop to disco—the only constant will be the unshakable need to move your body as the DJs take you on a sonic journey with plenty of balloons, flowers, glitter, props, and more. Get your tickets for BRESH: The Most Beautiful Party in the World in Miami!

Location: Club 2 Miami, in South Beach

Starts at 11pm, come dressed to dance

MAY 13, ASIAN AMERICAN HERITAGE, HISTORY MIAMI MUSEUM

Join History Miami Museum in celebrating this cultural heritage reflecting the diversity of Miami's Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. Enjoy music, craft activities and more. Click here for more information.

WHERE: Miami History Museum

TIME: 10am-4pm

FREE for all

MAY 15, BELLY DANCING WORKSHOP, EDEN ROC

What a way to start the week and end a Monday than with a belly dancing workshop at the fabulous Nob Eden Roc hotel in Miami Beach.

Jeni Paradiso will lead a dance fusion workshop. Feel amazing through a dance that embraces an expression of femininity and that functions as a tool for wellness. After the event enjoy a glass of bubbly.

Click here for tickets.

WHERE: Nobu Eden Roc Hotel
TIME: 6:30pm - 8pm

PRICE: $40 per person

MAY 20, OCEAN BREWS & BLUES, DEERFIELD BEACH

Experience the largest, most anticipated, all-inclusive party beer festival on the beach in South Florida.

Indulge in a selection of over 140+ craft beers from 65 breweries, live music and more in Deerfield Beach. Beer enthusiasts will converge to sample the best craft beers from across the country. Plus you can enjoy unlimited samples all day with a sampling ticket.

FREE for all to attend. Click here to get your tickets.

WHERE: Main Beach Parking Lot, 149 SE 21st Street, Deerfield Beach

TIME: VIP 3pm-8pm; General Admission 4pm-8pm