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Thursday, March 5, 2015
3:05 Cafecito celebrates 3/05
Ball & Chain, Little Havana
3:05-7pm

Celebrate 3/05 with complimentary cafecitos and pastellitos at Ball & Chain in Little Havana.
Wednesday March 4, 2015 & Thursday March 5, 2015
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens


Vizcaya's bayfront gardens are breathtaking by day, don't miss the chance to see them transformed by the glow of a bright Miami moon.

With live music in the Courtyard, the allure of Italian-inspired gardens and delicious temptations available in the Cafe & Shop.

Tickets $18; $12 for Members, Students and Seniors;
available onsite only from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on the evening of the program.
March 2015
Free Movies at Miami Beach SoundScape
Various Dates, 8pm
Miami Beach SoundScape ExoStage, corner of 17 Street and Washington Avenue


Wednesday March 4
GHOSTBUSTERS (1984) Directed by Ivan Reitman; with Bill Murray, Dan Ackroyd,
Harold Ramis, Sigourney Weaver, Rick Moranis, Ernie Hudson

Thursday March 5  
GIANT (1956) Directed by George Stevens; with Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, James
Dean, Carroll Baker, Dennis Hopper, Sal Mineo

Wednesday March 11
 THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY (2012) Directed by Peter Jackson; with Ian
 McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage

Thursday March 12            
TRANSPORTER 2 (2005) Directed by Louis Leterrier; with Jason Statham, Amber Valletta,
 Matthew Modine, Alessandro Gassman, Kate Nauta ***

Wednesday March 18
 STRICTLY BALLROOM (1992) Directed by Baz Luhrmann; with Paul Mercurio, Tara
 Morice, Bill Hunter

Wednesday March 25
 DESPICABLE ME 2 (2013) Directed by Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud; with Steve Carell,
 Kristen Wiig, Benjamin Bratt, Russell Brand
Friday, February 27, 2015
Little Havana, 7-11pm


Miami’s best arts and music festival on the last Friday of every month, from 7 to 11 pm 
on SW 8th Street (Calle Ocho) between 13th and 18th Avenues. 

Celebrate Viernes Cultural/Cultural Friday. Little Havana’s popular art and culture festival is a great event for the whole family. Enjoy music and discover works by local artists and artisans in and around the iconic Domino Plaza on SW 8th Street and SW 15th Avenue, and behold contemporary and historic artworks at our many fine art galleries along Calle Ocho. Finish off your fabulous Friday night by savoring a delicious dinner at one of the various restaurants, boasting cuisine from all over the world. 

Come dance, eat, shop and enjoy a delightful evening in Little Havana!
Friday, February 27, 2015
Critical Mass Miami
Government Center, 6:30pm


(ride starts at 7:15pm)
Government Center
Downtown Miami

The ride will be going through Riverside, West Flagler, Coral Gables, Coral Way, Shenandoah, Little Havana, Overtown, OMNI, Park West, and Downtown. Total distance is approximately 13 miles. It's strongly suggested that you print a copy of the map or save it on your phone in case you are tardy or get lost.

All eyes appear to be on Miami Critical Mass and it’s time for participants to prove the opposition wrong. Everyone riding is solely responsible for their actions and should lead by example. If you see someone riding or behaving irresponsibly, then let them know it’s not acceptable. If you’re partaking in the ride, then it’s your duty to positively influence others. Ride safely and be courteous to everyone in the community, if you can’t do this then quite simply you are not welcomed. There’s no room for hostile, drunk, moronic individuals. There are a lot of great people on these rides, enjoying their city by bicycle for 1-2 hours on the last Friday of every month, and it’s rather unfortunate that a few bad apples can ruin this special occurrence for everyone else. To frustrated motorists, borrow a bicycle and try joining the ride sometime with some friends. You never know, you just may experience one of the most fun, free, and healthy social gatherings South Florida has to offer.

Bicycle Rules & Safety Tips

  • Stay in the right lane, and do not ride across middle line on the road into opposite travel lane
  • Yield to emergency vehicles.
  • No Headphones! While riding a bicycle it is illegal to wear a headset, headphone or other listening device, other than a hearing aid or instrument for the improvement of defective human hearing.
  • Safety Lights: Front & rear lights are required by law in the State of Florida. 
  • Kids under 16 years of age must wear helmets.
  • Do not ride on the sidewalk.
  • Passing: A passing cyclist is responsible for the safety of the cyclist that is being passed. When passing ring a bell and/or say "on your left".
  • Yield to pedestrians and buses.
  • No drinking of alcohol or illegal activity during ride.
  • Do not filter forward past stopped cars at a red light.
  • Skateboarders, inline skaters and recumbent bikes are welcomed, exercise caution.
  • Do not litter or vandalize any property.
  • Stopping: If you must stop to check your bike, phone, gear etc please move over to the sidewalk when it's clear. Do not stop abruptly in the middle of the street with the mass behind you. You will more than likely cause a cyclist to hit you and/or swerve and hit someone else.
  • Always perform an "ABC Quick" Bike Check to ensure that your bike is in safe working order.
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Bay Skate Miami
Bayfront Park, 5-11pm



The inaugural Bay Skate Miami event, winner of the Miami Foundation's "Public Space Challenge", will officially launch on Thursday, Feb 26th at Bayfront Park. The FREE event will be in support of activating our public parks, giving back to our local community, supporting an active lifestyle, and promises to bring a one-of-a-kind roller skating and music experience to the heart of Downtown Miami. (General Session 5-7pm / Adult Skate Session 7:30-11pm)

Emcee'd by classic hip hop legend Da Real Monie Love, and fueled by live music sets from top DJs, Bay Skate will set the vibe for an old-school, nostalgic experience where guests can skate, dance, eat, drink, and play. 

For this special night, Bay Skate will convert the park's iconic Claude Pepper Fountain into an authentic waterfront skating rink with concert sound/lighting, will offer skate rentals, shoe valet, food trucks, and activate Miami's beautiful Bayfront Park and local community for which this event is dedicated to. 

The Bay Skate community project was created and being produced by brothers Alex & Marcos Macias, and their award-winning local Integrated Creative Content & Brand Development Agency, Macias Advertising , along with good friends Maggie Fernandez from Sustainable Miami and Devin Cejas from Walk/Urban Landscape & Design.

General Details:

SPECIAL GUEST EMCEE: Monie Love

SKATE SESSIONS:
Session 1: 5-7 (General Session)
Session 2: 7:30-11pm (Adult Skate)

MUSIC: Old School, Funk, Freestyle, Soul, and other mixed genre classics

FOOD/DRINK: Food Trucks, Drinks, and Alcoholic Beverages available for purchase. (Vendors include COYO Taco, Sakaya Kitchen/Black Brick, and Wynwood Brewing Co. to name a few.)

SKATE RENTALS: Rentals and Shoe Valet Available (limited). Event still highly recommends bringing your own skates and protective gear if possible,to ensure a fun and safe skating experience.

PARKING: Public Parking is available throughout the blocks surrounding park grounds, as well as covered parking in Bayside Marketplace which is next door to event.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: Metro Rail/Metro Mover,Miami Downtown Trolley, and Public Bus services all leave patrons directly in front of Bayfront Park. Public transportation is encouraged to avoid parking and traffic concerns.

IMPORTANT: All skaters and event participants will be required to fill out a Release/Waiver of Liability provided at the event and/or through other approved methods, in order to skate or participate in any of the activities. Participants will need to understand and agree that skating is dangerous activity, and that they assume all risks related to the event activities. All participants will agree to SKATE AT THEIR OWN RISK, and not hold liable the producers, organizers, and/or any other related entities of the event. Anyone under the age of 18, will be required to have the consent of an adult in order to participate in activities.
Welcome Back Weekend! 
After a short week, and cool weather, we are looking forward to warm sunshine and fun events!! There is lots to do this weekend! Stay warm today, and enjoy the weekend MIAMI!!


Friday, February 20, 2015



Zing Experience at Big Night

Saturday, February 21, 2015









Sunday, February 22, 2015


As always, check out our Miami Musts and Adventures in Miami for other ideas
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Valentine's Day in Miami!
Saturday, February 14, 2015


The hallmark holiday of love is upon us.
Whether you are celebrating with yourself, loved one, kids, friends and/or family..
it's going to be a beautiful and cool weekend in Miami!

Rather than suggest places to dine (and be ever so crowded/waiting among the rest of romantic dining Miamians), escape with your love (loved ones) outside for a fun filled day. 

This year, Valentine's day coincides with the Miami Boat Show, Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show, Strictly Sail Miami (three different shows people..) Coconut Grove Arts Festival, St. Stephen's Art Show, Wynwood Second Saturdays, Art Wynwood, and Marley Fest. If none of those events make your pretty little heart flutter.....
We'll be checking out the boat shows (stop by our fave local marine electronics company!) and art festivals, enjoy your LOVE-ly long weekend!

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for the latest happenings and adventures around Miami.
Friday, February 6, 2015
Beats after Sunset at Bass Museum
Miami Beach, 8-11pm


ART + MUSIC HAPPY HOUR
Join us the first Friday of every month for an art mixer. 
Galleries open until 9. Cocktail and DJ until 11 pm.
Friday, February 6, 2015
Giralda Under the Stars
Giralda Ave., Coral Gables
7pm-Midnight

On the first Fridays from November through March, Downtown Coral Gables’ Restaurant Row (located on the 100 block of Giralda Ave between Ponce de Leon Blvd and Galiano Street) will be bustling with al fresco dining and live entertainment from 7pm to midnight as part of Giralda Under the Stars presented by Zacapa Rum.
The 100 block of Giralda will be closed to vehicular traffic and visitors to Downtown Coral Gables will be able to stroll down Restaurant Row for a few magical hours on the first Fridays of each month from November through April. Fourteen of Downtown Coral Gables restaurants and bars will fill the street with tables and chairs and serve patrons under the stars. There will be live music, art, and cool weather to enjoy!

From the local dinner crowd looking to walk to their favorite neighborhood restaurant to the traveling gourmand seeking a new scene, Restaurant Row in Downtown Coral Gables has something for every palate. Locals and foodies alike can enjoy Vietnamese, Italian, American and Mexican cuisine among other ethnic and eclectic and trendy culinary options.

For reservations, please call the restaurant of your choice.
Participating restaurants and bars include:
Bangkok Bangkok II
The Bar
Castelluccio Ristorante
Divino Ceviche
GreenLife Miami (opening soon)
Ikura Sushi Lounge
La Dorada
The Local Craft Food & Drink
Miss Saigon Bistro
Pete’s Authentic Cooking
Spritz of Coral Gables
Talavera Cocina Mexicana
Threefold Cafe
Vicolo Restaurant (formerly Spizzigo)
Saturday, February 7, 2015
Gables Heart Pub Crawl
Tarpon Bend, 3pm


The Young Associates of the Coral Gables Museum invite you to their Fourth Annual Gables Heart Crawl. Enjoy complimentary drinks with admission and special discounts along the way. 
Get in the Valentine's Day spirit by showing off your status color.

What color will you wear this year? 
Green = Single and ready to mingle 
Yellow = It's complicated
Red = Taken ♥
Friday, February 6th - Sunday, February 8, 2015
History Miami


The Miami International Map Fair, the longest continuously running map fair in the world, will return to HistoryMiami February 6-8, 2015. This annual event showcases antique maps, rare books, panoramas and atlases from around the world. Peruse and purchase antique maps from some of the finest map dealers in the world and discover the history and future of cartography with our dynamic speakers.


WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Friday, February 6, 2015
DOWNTOWN MIAMI WALKING TOUR AND LUNCH AT LOS RANCHOS+*

$50 per person.

10 am - 2 pm 
VIP PRIVATE PREVIEW*

Invitation-only. Includes access to Dealer Marketplace and museum exhibition galleries.

4 - 6 pm 
COCKTAILS AND DINNER AT LA LOGGIA ITALIAN RISTORANTE+*

La Loggia Ristorante is located at 68 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33130 and is within walking distance of HistoryMiami.

$75 per person. Includes: Two complimentary cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner (salad and your choice of beef, fish or vegetarian pasta), dessert, coffee, soft drinks and tea service with refills, and one complimentary glass of wine or beer with dinner. Additional wine and liquor may be purchased during the dinner at your expense.

6 - 9:30 pm 

Saturday, February 7, 2015
CHECK-IN & DEALER'S MARKETPLACE

Expert opinion and Florida International University GIS demonstrations throughout the day.

10 am - 5 pm 
LECTURE

British Topgraphers in North America by Richard H. Brown

11 am 
LUNCH

Lunch is included with weekend registration. Additional lunches are available for purchase.

12 - 2 pm
LECTURE

Collecting 19th Century Cartography: Opportunities, Challenges and Rewards by William B. Ginsburg

3 pm 
COLLECTOR’S CIRCLE COCKTAIL RECEPTION*

The reception takes place in the gated courtyard adjacent to HistoryMiami on the Miami Dade Cultural Plaza. A buffet, wine, sparkling water and tropical Mojitos will be served.

5:30 - 7:30 pm

Sunday, February 8, 2015
BISCAYNE BAY AND MIAMI RIVER BOAT TOUR+

Open to the public, tour meets at Bayside Marketplace. $44 per person. Advance reservation required. Call City Tours Manager Griselda Chavarria at 305-375-5792 or email: citytours@historymiami.org.
9:30 - 11:30 am
CHECK-IN & DEALER'S MARKETPLACE

Expert opinion and Florida International University GIS demonstrations throughout the day.
12 - 5 pm 
LUNCH

Lunch is included with weekend registration. Additional lunches are available for purchase.
12 - 2 pm
LECTURE

Beyond the Boundaries—Illuminating History Using Modern Mapping Technologies (GIS) by Jacqueline V. Nolan
3 pm
Wednesday February 4, 2015 & Thursday February 5, 2015
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens


Vizcaya's bayfront gardens are breathtaking by day, don't miss the chance to see them transformed by the glow of a bright Miami moon.

With live music in the Courtyard, the allure of Italian-inspired gardens and delicious temptations available in the Cafe & Shop.

Tickets $18; $12 for Members, Students and Seniors;
available onsite only from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on the evening of the program.
February 2015
Free Movies at Miami Beach SoundScape
Various Dates, 8pm
Miami Beach SoundScape ExoStage, corner of 17 Street and Washington Avenue


Wednesday February 4
THE WIZ (1978) Directed by Sidney Lumet; with Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey
Russell, Lena Horne, Richard Pryor

Thursday February 5
NOTORIOUS (1946) Directed by Alfred Hitchcock; with Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman,
Claude Rains, Louis Calhern

Wednesday February 11
         GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (2014) Directed by James Gunn; Chris Pratt, Vin Diesel,
Bradley Cooper, Zoe Saldana

Thursday February 12
MIAMI RHAPSODY (1995) Directed by David Frankel; with Sarah Jessica Parker,
Mia Farrow, Antonio Banderas, Naomi Campbell, Jeremy Piven ***

Wednesday February 18
         A HARD DAY?S NIGHT (1964) Directed by Richard Lester; with the Beatles (John Lennon,
Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr)

Wednesday February 25
INTERSTELLAR (2014) Directed by Christopher Nolan; with Matthew McConaughey,
Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Ellen Burstyn, John Lithgow, Michael Caine

Thursday February 26
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BABY JANE (1962) Directed by Robert Aldrich; with Bette
Davis, Joan Crawford, Victor Buono