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Happy Tuesday, Miami. In today’s edition: Brushes & Bubbles, Winter Kiddos Land, a centennial sculpture unveiling, and more.
Let’s get to it — Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
A bigger Heat night out: Miami Worldcenter and the Miami Heat have teamed up to turn the district into a game day hub, with same-day ticket holders getting dining discounts, drink specials, and post-game experiences — see participating deals and venues.
Joint venture pursues approvals: Developers plan eight-story mixed-use at 805 W Flagler in Little Havana with 354 apartments, a 5,000-square-foot grocery or pharmacy, pool, and 526 parking spaces, seeking a 10 percent reduction — get all the project details.
Major campus housing overhaul: The University of Miami advanced Phase 3, Gables Village, a two-tower complex replacing Mahoney-Pearson, after city approval in October and a Nov. 21 review, with construction targeting mid-2029 completion — see the plans and timeline.
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🫶 We got your back
Holiday magic takes over: Mariah Carey’s holiday pop-up has taken over Ray’s Hometown Bar in Miami Beach, turning two floors into a glittery ode to the Queen of Christmas. Expect a ticketed 90-minute experience with a welcome drink, photo ops, DJ-spun carols, and cocktails featuring her Black Irish cream. Open through Dec. 28. Get all the details.
Limited-time retail experience: Harry Styles’ Pleasing is bringing a holiday pop-up to The Standard Spa in Miami Beach, running Dec 5 to 14. Expect nail polishes, fragrances, clothing, accessories, and a few surprises. Hours: Fri and Sat 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sun through Thu 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. A solid gift stop for Harry fans. See dates, hours, and location.
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📆 Around town this week
All events are subject to change without notice. This is entirely outside our control. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.
This week
🎨 Miami Art Week Miami @ Art Miami | Tuesday (12/2) at 4:00pm – Miami Art Week kicks off with Art Miami and CONTEXT, original fair and second most attended globally, showing contemporary and modern from 220 galleries and 800 artists. Think less selfie wall, more serious collecting. Wear comfy shoes, bring curiosity, and maybe the good credit card.
🌱 Bonsai Workshop @ Magic 13 Brewing Co. | Wednesday (12/3) at 7:00pm – Magic 13 is hosting a bonsai workshop, which is Miami speak for drink beer, make tiny trees, and feel productive. You’ll pot, prune, and style a hardy little masterpiece, then take home a plant with a survival guarantee, unlike that orchid from 2019.
🥂 Brushes & Bubbles @ Art Vivo | Thursday (12/4) at 6:30pm – Round up your crew and head to Coral Gables for a ladies-only paint-and-sip with ArteVivo where you design a tote you’ll actually use. Then wander the Symbols of Infinity exhibit, because culture pairs nicely with prosecco, and yes, it’s adults only.
🎙️ The Bass Dialogues @ The Bass Museum of Arts | Friday (12/5) at 10:00am – Prefer your museum nights smart, not stuffy? Isaac Julien returns to The Bass for a talk with Silvia Karman Cubiñá on Vagabondia, a de la Cruz gift now on view, the piece that insisted museums surface suppressed stories, and it still lands 25 years later.
🖼️ D Tour @ Moda Residences | Friday (12/5) at 8:00pm – Skipping the Basel madness for a real art fix, The D Tour brings a curated pop-up gallery by the bay with bold painting, sculpture, and interactive works. Meet the artists, mingle at D Night, and support North Bay Village youth, waterfront views included.
This weekend
🗿 Centennial Sculpture Unveiling @ Coral Gables Library | Saturday (12/6) at 9:30am – Only in Coral Gables do we unveil art, toast the Garden Club’s 100 years, and cheer pollinators. Swing by the Library Butterfly Garden for Xavier Cortada’s Planting Pollinators, free eco-art with pink flags and wildflowers, an artist talk, plus a nod to our green-thumbed history.
🎁 2025 Miracle @ Schenley Park | Saturday (12/6) at 12:00pm – Swing by Schenley Park for a holiday bash, kids in the bounce house and Santa pics while we browse the local gift market and hit La Samaria and Pastelito Papi. Free entry, bring an unwrapped toy for the drive, maybe a sleeve for the bloodmobile.
⛄ Winter Kiddos Land @ Bayside Marketplace | Saturday (12/6) at 2:00pm – Holiday kid energy needs an outlet, so take it to Bayside for a day of Winter Kiddos Land magic, free with Eventbrite registration. Characters, snow, crafts, story time, cookies, letters to Santa, and a toddler zone keep them busy, you get bay views and sanity.
🎄 Ready for Christmas – The Brazilian Edition @ Koubek Center | Saturday (12/6) at 8:00pm – MDCA’s Away From Home series lands at the Koubek Center with a Brazilian Christmas party, samba, bossa, and singable villancicos. Three-time Latin Grammy nominee José Negroni teams up with Rio’s Rose Max and Ramatis, delivering joy, rhythm, and enough sparkle to skip the sweater.
🖼️ Red Dot Miami @ Mana Wynwood | Sunday (12/7) at 12:00pm – Red Dot returns to Wynwood with a curated maze of today’s most exciting creative voices. AGI Fine Art’s collection promises color, texture, and unforgettable viewpoints that capture the edge of modern art. Come browse, get inspired, and maybe even fall in love with your next favorite piece.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🎶 Live music & entertainment
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