The best things to do in Miami this week

A major Brazilian film festival arrives in Miami this month with 10 days of cinematic events, including limited-run film premieres, director Q&As, live music and more. Events unfold all over the city, with happenings at the Miami Beach Bandshell, Silverspot Cinema in Downtown, and O Cinema in South Beach.

Manhattan’s Ludlow Coffee debuts a new location in Brickell this week, celebrated with a range of complimentary offers by local artists and tastemakers: free express manicures by Vanity Projects on September 1; an artist cocktail reception with Baker Art Hall on September 3; and a floral workshop by Noura Floras on September 5, among several other events.

Urban Golf Weekend returns September 3-7 with wellness programs, networking mixers, live entertainment, and lots of golf. The annual event in Miami Beach aims to expand access to golf and welcome more BIPOC athletes into the sport. Mingle with entrepreneurs, join the annual charity golf tournament, or close out the weekend with the UGW Yacht Day experience.

What’s better than karaoke? How about karaoke with a live band and a hilarious drag queen host who happens to have sensational range? Las Rosas’ weekly live band karaoke returns every Tuesday, hosted by the venerable Karla Croqueta. Join the fun starting at 9pm. 

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.

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.