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The best things to do in Miami this week

Get up and out the door with our hand-picked guide to the best events in Miami this week.

Falyn Wood
Written by Falyn Wood
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Pick a neighborhood in Miami: South Beach, Coconut Grove, Wynwood or Little Havana. No matter the night of the week, the Magic City is brimming with things to do—yes, even when there's a summer storm on the horizon. Now that the steamy weather has settled in, it's time to take advantage of thinner crowds and sunny beach weather (or explore what to do in Miami when it's raining). Art and cultural events are popping off across Miami this week, including a space-themed immersive symphony in Miami Beach, a Community Fun Day commemorating 80 years of the Historic Virginia Key Beach Park, and a charming outdoor jazz night in the Design District.

Families can feast at the Smorgasburg Miami outdoor food market, get their hands dirty at a larger-than-life bug exhibit in Coral Gables, or explore the fascinating new Frost Science show, AI: More Than Human, which makes its way from the esteemed Barbican Centre across the pond. We've got tons of activities to jump into whenever the mood strikes—plus tourist attractions that even locals approve of. In this list, we've handpicked special events and happenings over the next seven days, enough to have you saying, "This was the best week ever." And if you're looking specifically for weekend events in Miami, we've rounded those up into a handy guide, too.

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What to do in Miami this week

1. Taste the Gables

  • Things to do
  • Allapattah
Taste the Gables
Taste the Gables
Photograph: Michael Pisarri
Get a head start on the popular Miami Spice restaurant months (August 1st through September 30th) during Taste the Gables. Running from July 1st through the 31st, this year's program includes special menus and deals at more than 70 restaurants across Coral Gables. The City Beautiful's monthlong celebration of local dining invites guests to explore the area's booming culinary scene with three-course prix-fixe lunches starting at $30 and dinners at $45, plus other tantalizing offers. Highlights include Michelin-starred omakase counter Shingo and Bib Gourmand standouts like Zitz Sum and Bachour, alongside newer participants like Kojin and Sra. Martinez.

2. AI: More Than Human

  • Things to do
  • Downtown
AI: More Than Human
AI: More Than Human
Photograph: Tristan Fewings
Think of it as a fun foray into an exciting new technology—or a harbinger of the imminent robot takeover. Either way, this new exhibition at Frost Science aims to fascinate with four thought-provoking sections that trace the evolution of AI and feature everything from research to artistic collaborations. Curated and organized by the City of London’s Barbican Centre and co-produced by Groningen Forum, Netherlands, AI: More Than Human presents works by leading artists, scientists and researchers, exploring what it means to be human, the definition of consciousness, the ethics around AI and whether machines will ever outsmart us.
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3. Bugging Out at Fairchild

  • Things to do
  • Miami
Bugging Out at Fairchild
Bugging Out at Fairchild
Photograph: @vonplockiphoto
Lest we need another reminder that Miami summers really bring the bugs out, Fairchild is throwing a larger-than-life celebration of our six-legged friends from May 23rd through September 28th. From towering robotic sculptures to a walk-through butterfly pavilion and AR selfie station, hands-on bug encounters and interactive trails, this family-friendly exhibit zooms in on the tiny world of bugs. Select dates will also include the Bugs on Parade insect runway shows, Wander & Glow illuminated nighttime trails, Bug Bites & Brews 21-plus tastings and Big Bug outdoor movies under the stars. Included with general admission; free for members.
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4. Double Stubble

  • Things to do
  • Performances
  • Wynwood
Double Stubble
Double Stubble
Photograph: Christopher Collins @daydalaus
Laidback Wynwood watering hole Gramps keeps programming fresh and eclectic every day of the week. On Thursdays, the spotlight turns to some of Miami’s fiercest drag performers, from well-seasoned mainstays to emerging talent and more experimental characters, with two shows between 9pm and midnight-ish. The well-attended weekly hosted by beloved bearded queen Karla Croqueta continues to turn out one of the city’s most consistently on-point live shows, drag or otherwise. Resident DJs Hottpants and Zehno keep the bodies moving in between sets. The shows are always free, but tipping the queens is highly encouraged. 
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5. NUNA Residency at Four Seasons Hotel Miami

  • Things to do
  • Brickell
NUNA Residency at Four Seasons Hotel Miami
NUNA Residency at Four Seasons Hotel Miami
Photograph: Ruben Cabrera
Pioneering modern Peruvian chef Jaime Pesaque brings his vibrant, award-winning Nikkei culinary interpretations to the Magic City for a limited residency on the rooftop of the Four Seasons Hotel Miami in Brickell. Chef Pesaque's Lima restaurant, Mayta, recently ranked No. 39 in the annual World’s 50 Best Restaurants guide. Expect a selection of his signature dishes, like Ceviche Limeño with corvina, leche de tigre, sweet potato and cilantro, served in a lively indoor-outdoor dining room perched in the heart of the city.
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6. The Dig at Frost Science

  • Things to do
  • Downtown
The Dig at Frost Science
The Dig at Frost Science
Photograph: Courtesy Frost Science/LiVELTRA
The Dig at Frost Science is the region's only paleontology exhibition and research department, inviting visitors to step into the shoes of a real-life fossil hunter. On view in the museum’s West Wing, this interactive experience lets you explore the science behind prehistoric life through tactile displays, hands-on activities and a team of on-site paleontologists and technicians. Watch trained pros work in a real fossil prep lab, digitally try your hand at cleaning fossils, hear how a living dinosaur may have sounded and marvel at a life-size cast of the “Tufts-Love” T. rex skull—the most complete of its kind ever found. The Dig is included with general museum admission.
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7. Olga de Amaral at ICA Miami

  • Things to do
  • Design District
Olga de Amaral at ICA Miami
Olga de Amaral at ICA Miami
Photograph: Diego Amaral Ceballos
On view from May 1 through October 12, ICA Miami debuts a landmark retrospective of Olga de Amaral, the visionary Colombian artist whose 60-year-plus career transformed textile and fiber art as it merged indigenous weaving with Bauhaus design and Modernist abstraction. Presented with Fondation Cartier, the show features over 50 works, from goldleaf Estelas to airy Brumas, including pieces originally commissioned for major public spaces and many never before seen outside Colombia. The show invites viewers to step into a meditative “vertical forest” designed by award-winning architect Lina Ghotmeh, where Amaral’s tactile, light-absorbing works take center stage.

8. Books & Books Summer Reading Series at The Commodore

  • Things to do
  • Coconut Grove
Books & Books Summer Reading Series at The Commodore
Books & Books Summer Reading Series at The Commodore
Photograph: Courtesy The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami
Books and boozing have gone hand in hand since the dawn of literature—or so we like to imagine. Available daily through September 21st, the Books & Books Summer Reading Series at The Commodore (inside The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove) invites guests to sip and flip through Miami-inspired reads. Hide away from the summer elements in the handsome hotel bar, order a cocktail crafted by local mixologist Gio Gutierrez, borrow a paired book to enjoy while you sip, then return it before heading out. Boozy bookworms will also score 10% off their next purchase at Books & Books Coconut Grove. Cocktails are $20 each and include the Havana Especial paired with The Last Train to Paradise, the Dérive paired with Seeing Differently: Miami Color Theory and Fuacata paired with Ventanitas: A Window Into Miami’s Coffee Culture. One-off author events include Les Standiford (July 10) and Laura Paresky Gould (August 21).
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9. Drag Brunch at R House

  • Things to do
  • Wynwood
Drag Brunch at R House
Drag Brunch at R House
Photograph: Courtesy R House
R House in Wynwood has earned its crown as the queen of mainland Miami drag brunches. This adults-only spectacle takes over the dining room and patio every weekend with high-energy performances, Latin-inspired eats and bottomless mimosas, sangria and mojitos. Brunch is $60 per person (or $80 for the premium seats) and includes the show, drinks and a family-style feast—just be sure to book early, since it sells out fast. If you do miss your chance to snag a brunch seat, R House also serves up weekly evening drag shows and themed drag bingo nights.
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10. Smorgasburg Miami

  • Things to do
  • Wynwood
Smorgasburg Miami
Smorgasburg Miami
Photograph: Courtesy Smorgasburg Miami
The NYC-imported Smorgasburg, Miami's largest outdoor food market, returns to its Wynwood outpost for a new season featuring over 40 vendors (including 10 new concepts) and more shaded areas for noshing. Graze from a variety of local street foods, international fare, healthy options and inventive creations from the likes of Acai Way, Korean Kitchen, Kabuki Soba, The Lazy Oyster, La Picaña Grill, Lechona Truck, Tio Paella, Puro Chocolate, Cool & Creamy Truck and more. Hours have shifted from 2 to 10pm every Saturday and Sunday this summer.
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