Late Spring and Summer Events in Miami & Miami Beach
As the summer months and "low season" is upon us, there's much to do in Miami and Miami Beach. Even as the slower-paced time of year is here, there's so much to do and see in and around Miami Beach for year-round residents and homeowners.
Dining & Nightlife
Cozy Bar is a must for the nearby condo residents. This is where the owners and residents of The Continuum on South Beach, The Portofino Tower, Apogee, The Murano at Portofino, and the other local South of Fifth residents gather to hear live music, Wednesday - Sunday, beginning around 9:30pm. You can go to www.thecozybar.com to see their line up or stop by my desk for the calendar.
Joe's Stone Crab has officially begun it's summer hours: From now until July 31, 2011, they will be closed for lunch. Dinner hours are as follows: Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday: 6pm -10pm, Friday & Saturday: 6pm - 11pm, Closed: Mondays & Tuesdays. A Miami Beach South of Fifth Neighborhood classic is now available year-round!
Pied a Terre (1701 James Ave., 2nd floor of the Cadet Hotel) gets mentioned in the Miami Herald. Seems like it's a hidden jewel worth sampling: http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/05/05/2200667/pied-a-terre-a-south-beach-hideaway.html
Thali Indian & Thai (754 Washington Avenue) gets a nice write up by Lee Klein in the Miami New Times: http://www.miaminewtimes.com/2011-05-12/restaurants/thali-indian-and-thai-fresh-and-affordable-in-south-beach/
Lou Lou Le Petit Bistro comes to Brickell. See what the Miami Herald has to say: http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/05/12/2211841/lou-lou-le-petit-bistro-adds-french.html
Haven has just opened at 1237 Lincoln Road (next to Alta Mare). A "gastro-lounge" focusing on small bites with many local and organic offerings, Haven infuses a bit of nightlife into your dining experience. http://havenlounge.com/
The Brooklyn Water Bagel Company just opened on 1115 5th Street (ground floor at The newly completed Fifth and Alton Shopping Center). Owned and conceived by CNN's Larry King, the best Bagels from New York City and the water is supposedly brought in from New Jersey!http://www.brooklynwaterbagels.com/index.php
Other Greater Miami Highlights
Don't forget: MAY IS MUSEUM MONTH! Museum-hopping a bargain in May. Culture shouldn't break the bank this month. May is Miami Museum Month, with a record 17 participants offering buy-one-get-one-free admission.Anyone who is already a member of any of the museums -- or joins during May -- can go to any other museum for free throughout the month. Participating museums include Bass Museum of Art in Miami Beach (off of Collins and 23rd), the Haitian Heritage Museum, HistoryMiami, Miami Art Museum, Miami Science Museum and the Wolfsonian - FIU. The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau started the initiative in 2009. Four new museums joined this year: Ancient Spanish Monastery, Coral Gables Merrick House, Coral Gables Museum and Wings Over Miami Air Museum. A full list and more information can be found online at www.MiamiMuseumMonth.com.
Sleepless Night (the all-night arts extravaganza) returns to Miami Beach this year on November 5: http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/05/05/2202992_sleepless-night-returns-to-miami.html#storylink=addthis
Cirque du Soleil's Eloizecomes to the Arsht Center July 26th - August 7, Tickets start at $25.00. http://www.arshtcenter.org/tickets/calendar/view.aspx?id=9525
Elle Magazine to open Elle Spa at the Eden Roc Hotel in June: http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/05/03/2199266/elle-magazine-opens-spa-at-miami.html
Hair comes to the Adrienne Arsht Center from May 31 - June 5. Tickets can be found here: http://www.arshtcenter.org/tickets/calendar/view.aspx?id=7765
Performances & Concerts
Taylor Swift: June 2 @ 7pm BankAtlantic Center Sunrise http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0D0046448A144F5A?brand=&tm_link=tm_music_g7&hot_ticket_brand=music
Katy Perry: June 11 @ 7:30pm BankAtlantic Center Sunrise http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0D004631AAA0706C?artistid=1265325&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1
Martin Lawrence: June 25 @ Adrienne Arsht Center http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0D004696C89A6727?tm_link=tm_homeA_h2&crosssite=LN_US:770077:106742
Rihanna: Bank Atlantic Center July 14 @ 7:30 pm. http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0D004657C0276747?tm_link=tm_homeA_g13&crosssite=LN_US:1013826:107150
Sade: Friday, July 15, 2011Bank Atlantic Centerhttp://www.miamiherald.com/2010/12/09/1963240/fresh-takes-on-asian-favorites.html
Ke$ha: August 7, 20110 @ 7:30pm BayFront Park Amphitheater http://www.livenation.com/event/0D004687E3B479BC?brand=&tm_link=tm_homeA_g12&hot_ticket_brand=home
Marc Anthony: September 16 @ 8pm American Airlines Arena http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0D0046ABB4826732?crosssite=LN_US:759949:106601
