There are so many groovy spots to step in and out of all night long, we've rounded up a few of our favorites.
ZeyZey is a music venue and cultural hub featuring craft cocktails, natural wines and rotating food from local chefs. They are now open for movie nights and open decks on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Ball & Chain opened in 1935 on The Trail, the iconic street in Miamiโs rich and vibrant Little Havana neighborhood now famously known as โCalle Ocho.โ Over the next two decades, legendary artists of the day graced the stage, including Billie Holiday, Count Basie and Chet Baker. The world-renowned music venue offers a history as colorful and as fascinating as the community that surrounds it. Historically known for its midnight conga line, salsa dancing, live entertainment and signature cocktails including world-famous mojitos, the Calle Ocho Old Fashioned and the Pastelito Daiquiri, Ball & Chain officially reopened in November 2021 with the best music, live entertainment, salsa dancing, authentic Cuban dishes and cocktails in South Florida.
IYKYK: Ball & Chain offers free weekly salsa and bachata dance classes.
Medium Cool Cocktail Lounge is a destination to end the day, or extend the night. Where they know you by your face, and call you by your drink. Housed in the former Rec Room space in the basement of the Gale Hotel, it has already proven to be pretty cool. Their menu has something for everyone, incorporating a twist on classic cocktails in their โSort of Martinis,โ โBoozy Stuffโ and โDrinks with Bubbles." Looking to start off your weekend with something a little more low key? Check out their Friday Jazz Happy Hour, 6-9PM.
With the recent addition to downtown's music scene, we have Jolene Sound Room.
It is a one-of-a-kind sound space in the basement of the iconic art deco building. The space, believed to be Al Capone's illegal liquor stock tunnel, is an intimate room inspired by midcentury recording studios & 70's leisure lifestyle celebrating local music culture.
Over Under is a modern American Cocktail bar and kitchen in the heart of downtown. Here you'll find your everyday craft cocktails, one of the best burgers in Miami ( no joke ), and curated evenings from karaoke, sounds by local dee-jays. A great vibe to say the least.
Danteโs Hifi+ is Miami's first vinyl listening bar and venue dedicated to the analog audiophile music culture in Wynwood. An intimate and soulful space for the discerning music enthusiast, guests can expect authentic, hifi musical experiences from globally recognized artists in a lofi, comfortable setting.
From Danteโs state-of-the-art sound system, audiophiles will appreciate an extensive library of vinyl records from resident music director Rich Medinaโs personal collection. For the musically curious and melomaniacs alike, Danteโs hifi+ brings sincere vibes and a level of sophistication to the music scene in Miami that hasnโt existed before.
Dale Zine is an independent printer and publisher in Miami that was established in 2009. It started as a zine collaboration about Garfield and has since become an open cultural space for the Miami community. Visit their new location nestled in the Design District on 50 NE 40th St Miami, FL 33137.
Dale Zine Shop lore states that John Waters came in once and asked for us (we weren't there) - owners Steve & Lillian.
Celebrating its 60th anniversary season, The Bass is Miami Beachโs contemporary art museum. Its mission is to create connections between international contemporary art and its diverse audiences, sharing the power of contemporary art through experiences that excite, challenge, and educate. Featuring exhibitions and art projects by mid-career and established contemporary artists, itโs exhibition and education programs encompass a wide range of media and artistic points of view.
The Bass is open Wednesday through Sunday from 12 โ 6PM, discounts available for seniors, students, and more.
The museum is open late every Third Thursday, with free admission from 6 โ 9PM, with unique entertainment and art activities for all ages. Check out Family Day the last Sunday of every month, for free admission and art activities for kids and their caretakers.
After your visit to The Bass, stroll through Collins Park and enjoy Art Outside, our public art exhibition of permanent and temporary artworks. Be sure to take a selfie with Ugo Rondinoneโs Miami Mountain, a colorful 42-ft. tall rock sculpture inspired by the stacked โhoodooโ rock formations of the North American Badlands. Guests of The Standard enjoy 15% regular priced admission to the museum upon presentation of the hotel room key card (blackout applies during Miami Art Week).
Nestled in the heart of Coral Gables, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is an 83-acre oasis dedicated to the preservation and display of tropical plants. Established in 1938 and named in honor of the renowned botanist David Fairchild, this garden is a verdant expanse of rare and exotic flora. Visitors can explore a variety of habitats, including lush rainforests, a sun-drenched butterfly garden, and the world-renowned conservatory. With its extensive collections of palms, cycads, orchids, and bromeliads, Fairchild stands as a testament to the beauty and diversity of tropical plant life. Beyond its role as a botanical paradise, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is at the forefront of conservation and education, offering a plethora of programs, workshops, and events aimed at fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of the natural world.
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is not only a haven for plant lovers but also a vibrant center for community and scientific engagement. Among its array of special events โ including the Chocolate Festival, Orchid Festival, and the NightGarden โ Fairchild has the revolutionary "Growing Beyond Earth" program. This cutting-edge initiative, in collaboration with NASA, involves local middle and high school students in real research focused on identifying edible plants that can be grown in space to support long-duration missions. This program exemplifies Fairchild's commitment to merging education, conservation, and space exploration. It's a testament to Fairchild's role in shaping the future of botany, making it a unique and must-visit destination for anyone interested in the intersection of horticulture and space exploration.
Founded by creative partners and best friends, Cristy Mantilla and Duda Teixeira, รliou draws inspiration from an idyllic eternal summer and celebrates the handmade. The former art directors' jewelry, clothing, and special edition collaborations are articulations of where their personal styles overlap and diverge. The vision of รฉliou is to create handmade, artisanal pieces that tell a story and encourage the wearer to experiment with their own everyday personal style.
รliou's newly opened showroom is based in Little River, Miami and opened to the public to visit 7 days a week. The intimate space is a reflection of the designers home and positioned in front of their design studio and production office.
Founded by Katia David Rosenthal, KDR305 opened its doors in 2021. Katia represents over a decade of experience in curatorial practice and advising. The gallery is committed to exhibiting emerging and recognized artists from Miamiโs backyard and abroad.
Initially situated within the historic Little Havana neighborhood, the gallery took residence in a unique 103-year-old house, offering an unconventional setting for exhibitions.Now, KDR has moved to the vibrant Allapattah Neighborhood, marking an exciting new chapter in the gallery's journey.
The Rubell Museum opened in Miamiโs Allapattah neighborhood in December 2019. Originally launched in 1993 as the Rubell Family Collection, the institution was renamed the Rubell Museum to emphasize its public mission and expand access for audiences. Transformed from six interconnected industrial buildings by Selldorf Architects, the Museum experience unfolds on a single level, with 36 galleries, a flexible performance space, an extensive research library, a bookstore, and an indoor-outdoor residency with the infamous Jon & Vinny's, that opens onto a courtyard garden filled with plants native to South Florida.
The Rubell Museumโs collection is distinguished by its unprecedented range and depth that has enabled the Museum to organize over 50 exhibitions during the last three decades drawn entirely from its holdings in painting, sculpture, photography, video, and installation. These have included such groundbreaking and diverse exhibitions as Richard Prince (2004), Against All Odds: Keith Haring (2005), Red Eye: Los Angeles Artists (2006), 30 Americans (2008), Beg Borrow and Steal (2009), NO MANโS LAND (2015), Purvis Young (2018), and Yayoi Kusama (2020). Many of these exhibitions have toured to museums internationally and have been accompanied by catalogues.
Yayoi Kusama at the Rubell Museum
The Rubell Museum is home to two Infinity Rooms by Yayoi Kusama, Where the Lights in My Heart Go, 2016 and INFINITY MIRRORED ROOMโLETโS SURVIVE FOREVER, 2017. These celebrated fully immersive works create a kaleidoscopic effect that transports visitors to an alternate, limitless universe, and are the only two Infinity Rooms on view in the Southeastern United States. The Rubell Museum is also home to Kusamaโs mesmerizing, monumental Narcissus Garden,(1966โ). Composed of 700 stainless steel spheres, the work flows 200 feet along the museumโs central hall, creating an everchanging river of reflection that beckons and visually teases visitors as they walk through and along it.
The Kampong is a sanctuary for tropical plants and the stories they hold. Situated on the edge of Biscayne Bay, it is home to plant explorers past, present, and future. They care for heritage crops that span time and cultures, and nurture native plants that sustain Floridaโs ecosystems while caring for rare species from across the tropics. You enter a place cherished by Indigenous communities, where Micosukee patients once visited Miamiโs first female physician. You follow in the footsteps of famed plant explorer David Fairchild, who named this place the Malay word for village. You step into an active botanical research center where scientists from around the world expand our knowledge of plant life. Visit and deepen your relationship with the tropical plants that sustain us.
Choose your own journey on a self-guided tour of The Kampong and explore lush trails, historical landmarks, and beautiful vistas of Biscayne Bay. Their guided tours will trace the travels of famed plant explorer David Fairchild and share stories of the amazing plants of our garden.
Discover a new way to experience art and cutting-edge technology at Superblue. Explore a breathtaking mirrored maze, interact with awe-inspiring digital worlds immersed in seasonal flowers and waterfalls, witness your own heartbeat synchronized with the glow of 3,000 lights, and much more! Audiences of all ages can enjoy their journey through our world-class venue with 50,000 square feet of interactive art experiences. With each installation activated, perceived, and physically felt, you, as a viewer, construct the experience and imbue the works with meaning along the way. In this manner, the art is created by artists and completed by you!
Specialties: making breadโ good bread, and viennoiserie treats.
The former Chef de Cuisine of Pujol in Mexico City, prepares playful yet refined dishes that blend Mexican and French culinary techniques, emphasizing simplicity and quality ingredients.
Don't miss out on their Sunday Brunch and Happy Hour offered daily from 5-7 p.m.