Weekly Gems Guide: 10 Events in South Florida This Week
There’s always something to do in South Florida! Check out my curated event list for the curious millennial explorer in Miami this week!
**This weekly guide features—Gems for Gems—people who love to expose themselves to new experiences.
Photo by POP Photography
1. PAMM THIRD THURSDAYS: POPLIFE SOCIAL FT. THE LOVE BELOW DJS
Thursday, October 19, 2017, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Enjoy an Evening at the PAMM as The Love Below DJs take over PAMM for a groovy party on the terrace, spinning tunes spanning the R&B spectrum and a live performance by Telescope Thieves. Join in on exhibition inspired art-making and in the galleries, and be sure to catch the second chapter of On the Horizon: Contemporary Cuban Art from the Jorge M. Pérez Collection. Learn more here.
2. MIAMI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LIVE IN THE DESIGN DISTRICT
Friday, October 20, 2017, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Check out the Miami Symphony Orchestra for their weekly night ensemble of live musical performances in the Design District. The Miami Design District Performance Series presented by Knight Foundation and produced by 19-time Grammy© Award-winning producer Emilio Estefan is FREE and open to the public. A ticket does not guarantee a seat. Learn more here.
3. THE LINK UP: ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Friday, October 20, 2017, 6:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
The Link Up is an instance of two or more people or things connecting or joining. Come out to The one year anniversary of the Link Up this Friday, featuring music by DJ Bre, DJ Vybz, Silent Addy and LL Cool Blaze. The event features an Open Bar from 6-8 pm, a special pop-up by 8 & 9 MFG Co., and a complimentary Dusse cocktail for the first 200 people. Learn more here.
4. SPEAKFRIDAYS WITH ROB LEE “SUPERSTITIONS”
Friday, October 20, 2017, 8:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Come out to Miami's Most Diverse Open Mic featuring an eclectic mix of live performances, surprise guests and a special performance by Sydnee Winters of the Play Hamilton. Hosted by Robert Lee and music by Alan Meneses and E.L.E.M.E.N.T.S. Limited Open Mic sign up and seating available. Learn more here.
5. ISLAND TING
Friday, October 20, 2017, 9:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Bring your friends to lime and whine with THE KGN crew this Friday at 1306 in Miami. Early lime will have the best jerk chicken, fry fish, and other Caribbean delights, while you enjoy games like Ludi, Dominoes over drink specials. Whine into the night as the music hits with DJ Kyle DeSouza & Keemcentrix at the controls. Learn more here.
6. CARIBE ARTS FEST 2017
Saturday, October 21, 2017, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Come out to third annual Caribe Arts Fest, a festival celebrating the arts of the Caribbean and the Americas at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex. The festival will showcase the artistic diversity of Miami displaying contemporary trends in painting, photography, sculpture, performance arts, film, multimedia and much more from the Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, Panama, Haiti, Cuba and Puerto Rico, to name a few. Learn more here.
7. COCONUT GROVE SEAFOOD FESTIVAL 2017
Saturday, October 21- 22, 2017, 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Come out to The Coconut Grove Seafood Festival and celebrate all things seafood and waterfront living. Set in Miami's historic Marine Stadium, this seafood festival provides great food and good times for anyone looking to experience a slice of Florida's diverse culture. Kick off Stone Crab season by the sea with LIVE Caribbean beats, family fun zones, mojito bars, wine lounges, and more. Learn more here.
8. THE ANNEX PRESENTS: TO LOVE LIKE A WOMAN
Saturday, October 21, 2017, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Spinello Projects and Fordistas present The Annex, an experimental art space for promising up-and-coming curators and artists based in Miami. The debut project, To Love Like A Woman, is a group show curated by Michelle Lisa Polissaint, featuring multimedia works by Angel Garcia, Ashley Sebok, Barbara Lamothe, King Coochie, and more. The exhibition will be through November 18, 2017. Learn more here.
9. BLCK HOUSE PARTY
Saturday, October 21, 2017, 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Autumn is HERE Miami! Join the BLCK family for their second "BLCK house party". It will be a soiree experiment dissecting the presentation of sound in visual art spaces. Be ready to dance! Vibes by Spinelli. Learn more here
10. INDIE CRAFT BAZAAR
Sunday, October 22, 2017, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Come out to Indie Craft Bazaar a one-day only, independent art and handmade festival featuring over 65 artists, crafters, designers, and makers, plus: DIY activities, food, drink specials, and giveaways! $5 Admission / Complimentary Parking Lot! You can look forward to Halloween Henna Tattoos, $3 Mimosas & seasonal drink specials, locally roasted Panther Coffee Free and swag bags for the first 100 guests through the door. Learn more here.
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