The best things to do in Miami this week

A hot new bombshell has entered Coconut Grove’s dining scene. Acclaimed pizzeria Miami Slice will open its new location on McFarlane Road this Wednesday, August 12, debuting new appetizers alongside old favorites like Mushroom Truffle and Leeks on Bacon. Get there early and be prepared to wait. Walk-ins only, 5pm to 11pm.

In the mood for a mid-week dance? Do Not Sit On The Furniture offers free admission to local residents every Wednesday and Thursday, from 10pm to 11:30pm. Partygoers must show valid ID with a local address at the door. The promotion runs all through August and September, exclusive to residents of Miami and Miami Beach.

It’s a battle of the bands (and DJs) at III Points Open House this week, when rising acts from across South Florida perform for a spot on the official III Points festival lineup. The free two-day event takes place at Las Rosas on Wednesday, August 12, and Thursday, August 13, from 7:30pm til 2am. Ages 18+ welcome.

Normandy Isles’ charming bistro has dialed up the deals this summer. On Mondays, $35 gets you steak frites, a glass of wine, and a crêpe for dessert. Wednesdays are reserved for seafood; a pot of steamed mussels, crispy bread slices, and a glass of white wine are yours for $35. Wine aficionados should visit on Thursdays, when the entire wine menu is 50% off, no exceptions. Our suggested pairing? A show at La Poubelle, Silverlake's hidden cabaret theater, located nearby.

Downtown’s contemporary art museum offers free admission for all ages every Thursday after 5pm. Pair your art-filled outing with happy hour at Verde, the museum’s waterfront restaurant, featuring special prices on food and drinks, 5pm to 8pm. Heads up: active military, first responders, Florida educators, and veterans receive free admission all year long with valid ID. 

The Grammy-winning producer and remix DJ extraordinaire, Tracy Young, will perform on Wednesday, August 12, on the patio of 1-800-Lucky. Expect a bit of house, disco edits, and almost surely a Madonna song or two. After all, Tracy has officially remixed 14 songs for the mega-pop star. Free entry, ages 21+. 

Baseball fans know that August is when it counts. Playoff season is around the corner, and every MLB team is vying for a spot, pushing through brutal summer heat to climb to the top. Thankfully the Marlins have an air-conditioned stadium to help them keep their cool. August's schedule includes high-stakes games against the Los Angeles Angels, Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Boston Red Sox. Root for the home team and plan around theme days like Bark at the Park and $1 Kids Tickets on Mondays. For the grown-ups, a biweekly Saturday Beerfest starts the pregame early with unlimited 5 oz. pours of craft beer.

Summer in Miami is for melting away any stress, and self-care is never more accessible than during Miami Spa Months. Whether your skin is feeling a little parched from the heat, all those Pilates classes have you pining for a massage, or you’ve been meaning to try out that cute new medspa down the street, July and August are prime time to get out and explore all of the top Miami spas participating in the annual summertime promotion. 

Some of the best hotel spas in Miami Beach, Brickell and Sunny Isles have signed on this year, along with boutique medspas and facial spas from down south in Coral Gables up north to Aventura. They’re curating special treatment menus for the occasion, with luxurious experiences priced at $109, $159 or $199. Beyond all the amazing massages, facials and body scrubs, most of these spas sweeten the deal even further with access to amenities like steam rooms, saunas, resort pools and beaches, plus complimentary parking, welcome drinks and more. 

Availability varies, but a majority of the Miami Spa Months deals are offered daily. Just be sure to book in advance, as the best time slots tend to get snapped up quickly. For a full day of discounted indulgence, get acquainted with the Miami Spice Restaurant Months, which overlap with Spa Months in August. 

Magie Wine Bar is swapping stemware for coffee cups this summer by opening its Little River location every Friday as a daytime workspace. There's complimentary coffee and tea, and to keep your workday energy up, pastries from Ficelle Bakery and $5 bacon, egg & cheese sandwiches by Chef Ivan Barros. La Colombe canned coffees and free, reliable Wi-Fi round out the perks.

Break out the stretchy pants. Miami Spice returns August 1-September 30 with special-priced three-course menus available at over 300 local restaurants. Prix-fixe menus start at $40 for brunch and lunch, and range $50-$65 for dinner, excluding tax and gratuity. A new “Reserve” tier ups the ante with $95 signature experiences. Check out a Michelin-starred darling in the Grove, savor Peruvian ceviche in Kendall, or see what’s newly opened in Doral. Or why not do it all? Explore the full list of Miami Spice 2026 participating restaurants.