Happy weekend, Miami! In today’s happening-today edition: Private airport terminal, neon mountain bike race, and gospel fest + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
New milestone for Midtown: The Standard Residences opened Friday in Midtown Miami, the brand’s first all-residential project, bringing 228 residences, a 60-foot rooftop pool, Solana by Juvia Group, and gallery-style spaces with Argentine art -- tour the new residences.
Luxury travel gets an upgrade: PS opened a private terminal at Miami International Airport inside the historic Pan Am headquarters, preserving mid-century design and adding Private Suites, The Salon lounge, and on-request spa treatments -- see the private terminal.
Major redevelopment takes shape: Related Urban Development Group broke ground Friday on Gallery at SoMi Parc, a 15-story mixed-income tower replacing public housing in South Miami, enabled by Florida’s Live Local Act -- explore the SoMi Parc plans.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Paella plans, sorted: Españolita Miami Beach keeps it simple and satisfying with garlicky gambas, fresh oysters, and branzino that tastes like a quick flight to the Med. When weeknights blur together, this spot resets the vibe with shareable paellas and a lively, feel-like-a-regular energy.
Low-key beach bliss: Skip the scene this week and wander to Sandy Beach at Oleta River State Park, a calm slice with soft sand and swimmable vibes. Perfect for a bring-a-book, dip-and-dry kind of afternoon, with easy paddling routes and mangroves if you catch the itch to explore.
When your swing needs AC: Swap the range sweat for air-conditioned fairways at The Tips Golf in Brickell. Five Trackman simulators, legit instruction, and a surprisingly good bar menu make it perfect for a quick tune-up or a chill night with friends… even if your backswing still thinks it’s 2012.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
📜 Opening Day | Freedom Plane National Tour @ Museum of Miami | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to finally read America’s fine print, here it is. The National Archives brings a traveling exhibit to Museum of Miami, one of eight stops, with founding documents you can actually see, not scroll, and museum admission includes access.
🎸 The Rock and Roll Playhouse @ Miami Beach Bandshell | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – If your mini roadies think the Beatles are insects, introduce them properly at Rock and Roll Playhouse at the Miami Beach Bandshell. Local bands spin the classic-rock canon for kids to dance, play, and sing, while you enjoy a drink, a breeze, and nostalgia.
⚾ Marlins vs. Giants @ loanDepot Park | Saturday (6/20) at 2:00 PM – Marlins vs. Giants on deck, and the party starts early with Juanabe warming us up, then back after for the victory lap. Expect a Flanigan’s-themed scene, green cups, maybe ribs, definitely Miami swagger, and the kind of soundtrack that forgives extra innings.
🎼 Gospel Fest Miami @ Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County | Saturday (6/20) at 7:00 PM – Nothing beats a two-day dose of soul that actually feeds the soul. Gospel Fest Miami brings music, history, and community to the Arsht Center, the Arsht Impact finale, with harmonies that lift the roof and air conditioning that counts as a minor miracle.
🎭 The Big Show Improv Comedy @ Just The Funny | Saturday (6/20) – Take a night off from playing tour guide and catch an all-out improv blowout at Just the Funny. Local pros spin your bizarre prompts into sharp banter, wild scenes, and belly laughs you will brag about tomorrow. Indoor, air-conditioned, and gloriously unscripted.
🧘 Wellness Play Days & Sunset Cruises @ Dinner Key Marina | Sunday (6/21) at 10:00 AM – Swap the gym for Biscayne Bay and a six-person cruise. Learn wakeboarding, wakesurfing, or paddleboarding, catch yoga between island hops, or post up at sandbar with Ecstatic Dance, not spring break noise. Cruise Virginia Key and Key Biscayne, then glide into a Miami River sunset.
🎶 Father's Day Groove @ CocoWalk Plaza | Sunday (6/21) at 6:00 PM – Nothing says Father's Day like a DJ set in the Grove, a plaza breeze, and cocktails Dad swears he “doesn’t usually drink.” At CocoWalk, Coconut Groove spins the summer solstice with specialty sips from Chop Steakhouse & Bar and Narbona, plus easy, sun-soaked people-watching. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Miami report Weather forecastToday — High: 90°F — Low: 81°F — Precip: 59%
Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind 3 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 81. Heat index values as high as 100. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tomorrow — High: 90°F — Low: 83°F — Precip: 40%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 3 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 83. South wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. This house is wildThis extraordinary Coconut Grove home sits in the gated Moorings community, one of only two Miami neighborhoods with private entry roads and a 24-hour manned guard gate. Perched on the Coconut Grove Bluff, it showcases timeless Mediterranean architecture, lush landscaping, original Cuban tile floors, and sunlit sitting rooms with garden views, all just steps from the area’s top restaurants and schools.
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