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Thursday, June 18, 2015
Downtown Miami, 6-10pm

Enjoy happy hour drink and food specials.

Visit PAMM Third Thursday evenings from 6-10pm for live music presented by Poplife, happy hour drink and food specials, and art-making (galleries close at 9pm). 

Enjoy John Hancock III’s live performance, purchase happy hour drink and food specials or make reservations at Verde restaurant, see the new exhibition Poetics of Relation, and partake in art-making for prizes.

General museum admission rates apply, members free.
Space is limited – pre-purchase highly recommended for non-members.
Happy Friday, Happy WEEKEND.
The weekend is back, and with so much going on.
Enjoy the sunshine MIAMI!


Ongoing:

Friday, June 12, 2015
(While in Little Havana, check out the Little Havana Culinary Tour!)


Sunday, June 14, 2015

As always, check out our Miami Musts and Adventures in Miami for other ideas
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Thursday, June 11, 2015
Downtown Miami, 6-8:30pm


The 11th Annual Raise the Bar, a networking cocktail reception and silent auction that brings together legal, accounting and other business professionals, will be held at the Freedom Tower at Miami Dade College. This annual fundraising and awareness event enables The Women’s Fund Miami-Dade to provide support to programs for survivors of domestic violence and sex trafficking in our community. The Amy Karan Legacy Fund is a special fund created in memory of Judge Amy Karan that provides funding to help victims of domestic violence.

Professionals from the legal and accounting communities as well as long-time Women’s Fund supporters will be in attendance, bidding on silent auction items and participating in a wine pull, while enjoying hors d’oeuvres provided by Pincho Factory, desserts by Sweet Treats by Marta, and sipping on wine, beer and delicious Bacardi cocktails.

Individual tickets are $50.00. To purchase a ticket or sponsor Raise the Bar, please visit www.womensfundmiami.org or contact Lisa Pollack - 305.441.0506 -lisa@womensfundmiami.org
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Downtown Miami, 6pm


JOIN US EVERY SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH . . . 
for 'In the Lobby Lounge . . . JAZZ!' 

On June 10, the Federico Britos Quartet will join us in the lobby. Come out to meet your Downtown neighbors, have a drink and experience the Olympia like never before.

Doors open at 6:00 pm and music starts at 6:30 pm. Cocktails available at the bar. Guided tour of the historic Olympia Theater during intermission. 

This is a FREE event, open to the public. 

The Olympia Theater opened in 1926 as Downtown Miami's palace for silent movies and vaudeville. Olympia Center, Inc., the non-profit organization managing the City-owned, historic "movie palace" on Flagler Street, has been working since 2011 to bring exciting new programming to Miami's original Performing Arts Center.
June 8-June 28, 2015
Coral Gables 8th Annual Restaurant Week

From June 8-28th, you have three weeks to eat your way through Coral Gables eateries.
Restaurants will offer special three course lunch and dinner menus.

Participating restaurants include some our faves: 
The Kampong in Coconut Grove


The Kampong is an absolute jewel off the beaten path in Miami.
Located off of Douglas Road in South Coconut Grove, The Kampong is literally a hidden oasis nestled on the shores of Biscayne Bay. With no large signs or national marketing programs, behind the large red gate (that you've probably driven by many times) lies a beautiful tropical garden.


The Kampong property was purchased in 1916 by David Fairchild and his wife, Marian...daughter of Alexander Graham Bell (he invented the telephone...that later emerged into your smartphone?)

David Fairchild (yes, of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables) was an adventurous plant explorer who traveled the world in search of new plants to be introduced to the US. Fairchild  brought back over 30,000 exotic flora and fauna for research and to cultivate in his gardens. Fairchild lived at The Kampong until his passing.


Saved by the Sweeneys in 1963, Dr. Catherine Sweeney preserved the unique plant collection and home, and later gifted The Kampong property to the National Tropical Botanic Garden non-profit organization. The Kampong is meticulously maintained and gives you the feeling you are strolling through South Asia. The property is a walkable 3/4 mile, with a beautiful path towards Biscayne Bay. On your walk, if you find ripe fruit on the ground, it's yours to take! Picnics are also welcome.
   

The Kampong is only accessible via appointment during the week, and guided tours are available Wednesdays and Saturdays until the end of June. 
Self-Guided Tours are available Mon-Fri 9:30am-4pm for $15, 12& under are free
Guided Tours are available September-June on Wednesdays and Saturdays for $20, reservations required.

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Saturday, June 13, 2015
9am-Noon

Particpate in a Vinyasa Yoga Class under the blue skies at FIFTY Ultra Lounge at The Viceroy in Brickell. The celebration continues at the Spa. Spaces are limited and are first come, first served. Reservations required: jamie.bowden@viceroyhotelsandresorts.com or 305-503-0369

$25 includes class, towel, refreshments, nutrition and fitness seminars
Happy Happy Weekend Miami
It's JUNE, School is OUT, it's HOT, and it's FRIDAY.
Enjoy your summer weekend!!!
xx

#howisummer How do you summer?! We're water babies who love a beautiful day at sea with friends/fam at Stiltsville
Friday, June 5, 2015


Saturday, June 6, 2015


Sunday, June 7, 2015

Ongoing:

As always, check out our Miami Musts and Adventures in Miami for other ideas
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Thursday, June 4, 2015
Taste of the Gables
Westin Colonnade, Coral Gables
6:30-8:30pm


Kick off Coral Gables Restaurant Week with Taste of the Gables, presented by Bacardi USA! Sample dishes from 20 restaurants, enjoy drinks, live music and vote for your favorite dish!

Sample tastes from 20 restaurants participating in Coral Gables Restaurant Week Vote for your favorite “Taste” dish

Exclusively limited to 150 tickets
VIP holders will have access to all General Admission areas, plus you’ll enjoy BACARDI open bar, additional food stations, and a fabulous goody bag to take home.

Make sure to use the hashtag #TasteOfGables to stay connected with foodie moments, who’s cooking what, and live updates during the event!
And like that friends, it's Thursday...and the weekend is looming.
The heat, humidity, and afternoon thunderstorms are in full effect, but that's never stopped us from enjoying the long summer nights and events.

Enjoy your weekend!!!!

Chihuly Exhibit at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Ongoing:

Thursday, May 28, 2015

Friday, May 29, 2015

Saturday, May 30, 2015

Sunday, May 31, 2015

As always, check out our Miami Musts and Adventures in Miami for other ideas
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for the latest happenings and adventures around Miami.
Memorial Day Weekend in Miami


Staying in town for Memorial Weekend?
Most of us Miami-ans run away to the Keys, Gulf Coast or hide out at sea as tourists take over our town. For the brave souls remaining in town, there are still fun things to do this weekend.
Enjoy your weekend, and remember to give thanks for all those who have served our country!



As always, check out our Miami Musts and Adventures in Miami for other ideas
Follow us on twitter @iheartmiami305 and Instagram @iheartmiami305
for the latest happenings and adventures around Miami.
Miami Museum Month

For the month of May, participating museums will be participating in "Miami Museum Month". Visitors and Locals can take advantage of buy one, get one free admissions at participating museums, as well as "Join One, See Them All" 

Visit some of our favorite museums, and bring your friends, family, and maybe even Mom for Mother's Day! More details can be found HERE

Kickoff Event-Friday, May 8, 2015
7pm

YoungArts presents Romeo & Juliet Outside the Box

Playwright and YoungArts alumnus Tarell Alvin McCraney (1999, Theater), along with filmmaker and fellow YoungArts alumnus Andrew Hevia (2003, Cinematic Arts), will bring together some of Miami's electric performance artists, including dancers from the Miami City Ballet as well as YoungArts alumnus Gentry George, appearing courtesy of Peter London Global Dance Project, to recreate an interactive evening inspired by Romeo and Juliet. 

Nipped and tucked just for the YoungArts Campus, witness as this doomed love affair finds itself nestled in the heart of one of Miami's most iconic spaces.

Free & open to the public. RSVP recommended: OTB@youngarts.org
Thursday, May 7, 2015
Batch Gastropub, Brickell 6-8pm

Slowly entering back into blog world, and what better way to re-enter than by sharing
Happy Hour for a Cause at Batch Gastropub in Brickell.

A few weeks ago we were invited to Batch's Spring Menu Tasting, and sampled their Truffle Spinach and Artichoke Dip, Pulled Pork Shepherd's Pie, Roasted Veggie Pizza and creatively mixed drinks! Along with their updated menu, Batch celebrates each day of the week with fun specials including: Trashy Tuesdays, Whiskey Wednesdays, Thirsty Thursdays and late night happy hours.

This Thursday, stop by Batch to try their new menu and join in 
Personally, as a UW Young Leader, this is one of my favorite events all in one.
Supporting our Community-Networking-Happy Hour-FOOD!

Networking Event Crowd

Join your fellow Young Leaders and their guests for an exclusive happy hour at Batch Gastropub where you can enjoy the evening meeting and mingling with young professionals, old friends and new members. Young Leaders and their guests will enjoy appetizers and one complimentary drink and happy hour specials. 

We encourage everyone to bring a guest  who may be interested in learning more about United Way and becoming a Young Leader. 

Thursday, May 7, 2015
6 - 8 pm
Batch Gastropub

Complimentary to United Way's Young Leaders. 
$10 pp non-Young Leader 
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo in Miami

Feliz Cinco de Drinko! Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Wait? What are we celebrating?
The Mexicans victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla
 Why are we drinking? 
As if Miami needed an excuse to drink....oh, and it's TACO TUESDAY!!!!


Brickell

Wynwood

Coral Gables

Miami Beach

Enjoy the Festivities, and be sure to drink extra water.
That hangover has to carry you through the rest of the week!
May 2015
Free Movies at Miami Beach SoundScape
Various Dates, 8pm
Miami Beach SoundScape ExoStage, corner of 17 Street and Washington Avenue


Wednesday May 6 
         FLETCH (1985) Directed by Michael Ritchie; with Chevy Chase, Joe Don Baker, Kenneth
Mars, Geena Davis, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson

Thursday May 7
              MEATBALLS (1979) Directed by Ivan Reitman; with Bill Murray, Harvey Atkin, Kate
 Lynch

Wednesday May 13
         THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PART I (2014) Directed by Francis Lawrence; with
 Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson

Thursday May 14 
 HUSH HUSH SWEET CHARLOTTE (1964) Directed by Robert Aldrich; with Bette Davis,
Olivia de Havilland, Joseph Cotton, Agnes Moorhead, Bruce Dern

Wednesday May 20
 A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN (1992) Directed by Penny Marshall; with Tom Hanks, Geena
 Davis, Madonna, Rosie O?Donnell

Thursday May 21
              ANNIE (2014) Directed by Will Gluck; with Jamie Foxx, Quvenzhane Wallis, Rose
 Byrne, Bobby Cannavale, Cameron Diaz

Wednesday May 27
         EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS (2014) Directed by Ridley Scott; with Christian Bale, Aaron
 Paul, Sigourney Weaver, Ben Kingsley, John Turturro

Thursday May 28
 UNCLE BUCK (1989) Directed by John Hughes; with John Candy, Macauley Culkin,
 Jean Louisa Kelly, Gaby Hoffmann, Amy Madigan