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Good morning, Miami! In today’s edition: A beloved venue’s farewell, Troy Aikman advising a GM search, The Greatest Show on Earth, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
A home for Miami creativity: Wynwood’s Gramps has closed for good after 13 years. Owner Adam Gersten looks back at its legacy and the final weekend send-off that wrapped up on January 4 — read the full story.
Broadcast critique meets leadership shifts: Hall of Famer Troy Aikman is advising the Miami Dolphins as they search for a new general manager after firing Chris Grier. Head coach Mike McDaniel says he remains optimistic — read the full story.
Record-setting C-PACE multifamily deal: Rilea Group secured $150 million to build Mohawk at Wynwood, a 300-unit rental rising along 29th Street. The project is under construction, with completion slated for 2028 and signature amenities — explore the financing and plans.
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Highlights this week:
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🫶 We got your back
Feast your way through: EEEEEATSCON will return to Bayfront Park Saturday and Sunday, February 7 to 8, noon to 5 pm. Expect collabs like Cowy Burger with The Salty Donut and Walrus Rodeo with Apocalypse, plus Caffè Panna, Lil’ Laos, Zitz Sum, live music and panels. Select Chase cardholders get early entry and perks. Learn about perks and highlights.
Curiosity fix, delivered: Trade a Netflix scroll for planetarium shows under a 67-foot dome, a multi-level aquarium, and hands-on physics that’s actually fun. At the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, your brain gets a midweek treat… and maybe you’ll learn why coral reefs need your cheerleading.
Burrito mood unlocked: When the craving hits, El Santo Taqueria delivers hefty, flavor-packed burritos (yes, there’s a one-pounder), plus a playful Lucha Libre vibe. A midweek stop refuels you, and you’ll be plotting the next combo before you’ve wiped the salsa from your sleeve.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🎪 The Greatest Show on Earth @ Kaseya Center | Friday (1/9) at 7:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to trade screen time for a shared gasp, the circus is back in town with Ringling’s revved up Greatest Show On Earth. Big tricks, bigger laughs, and a rare moment your teen, your mom, and you agree on.
🎷 Society Jazz Night @ Collins Park | Friday (1/9) at 8:00 PM – Bring a chair, claim a patch of grass by The Bass, and let Steven Bernstein’s Millennial Territory Orchestra with Carla Cook remind you why live jazz still swings. Big band swagger, New Orleans groove, joy. Free with RSVP, or spring for VIP seats and reception.
💃 Ailey II @ Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts | Friday (1/9) at 8:00 PM – Take a break from the to-do list and catch Ailey II. Early-career phenoms channeling Alvin Ailey’s legacy, five decades strong, plus fresh choreography from rising voices, delivered with precision, grace, and heart. Culture with a pulse, not homework, and it might just reset your week.
🏃 Save Our First Responders 5K @ Truman Waterfront Park | Saturday (1/10) at 8:00 AM – Trade your conch fritter guilt for a seaside 5K that backs our first responders, no hero cape required. Jog, walk, or perfect the Key West shuffle, feel-good miles, salty breeze, and neighbors who actually say hello, then call it cardio with a conscience.
🚂 1898 Heritage Excursion @ Historic Saint Agnes Episcopal Church | Saturday (1/10) at 9:00 AM – Take a guided spin through Historic Overtown with the Legacy Ambassadors, starting at Saint Agnes Episcopal Church, founded in 1898. You get stories of faith, culture, and community, a bus ride, and lunch, which beats eating in your car. Tickets are $40 adults, $20 kids.
🏛 Downtown Miami Historic District Architectural Walking Tour @ Downtown Miami | Saturday (1/10) at 10:00 AM – If you’ve been meaning to remember why you live here, trade the A/C for a Downtown Miami Historic District walking tour. Let the buildings spill Miami’s stories, from boom to bust to boom, with a guide, sensible shoes, and zero beach traffic.
🎺 Spanish Harlem Orchestra @ Miami Beach Bandshell | Saturday (1/10) at 8:00 PM – Spanish Harlem Orchestra is lighting up the Bandshell with New York salsa dura for the South Beach Jazz Festival, joined by Caribbean jazz ace Etienne Charles. Expect elbow-room to vanish, hips to remember old tricks, and no gimmicks, just the real deal.
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📻 Miami report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 79°F – Low: 72°F – Precip: 11%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. East wind around 10 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 79°F – Low: 73°F – Precip: 4%
Sunny, with a high near 79. East wind around 13 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. East wind around 12 mph.
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