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The best things to do in Miami this week

Get up and out the door with our hand-picked guide to the best events in Miami this week.

Falyn Wood
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Pick a neighborhood in Miami: South Beach, Coconut Grove, Wynwood or Little Havana. No matter the night of the week, the Magic City is brimming with things to do, especially when the weather is mild and the storms keep at bay. Now that we've made it through peak spring break season, it's time to dive into any one of Miami's epic festivals on offer this week, or hide out at more low-key, curated affairs. Miami Beach Pride is also in full swing, and the annual O, Miami Poetry Festival has officially kicked off its month of literary programming across the city.

Tortuga, La Pachange and Super Gayland will all satiate your desire to dance. Families can take in the Easter fun at Tinez Farms or explore the art-making activities and performances at the Kids Jamm at PAMM. Beyond the crowds, we've got tons of activities to jump into whenever the mood strikes—plus tourist attractions that even locals approve of. In this list, we've handpicked special events and happenings over the next seven days, enough to have you saying, "This was the best week ever." And if you're looking specifically for weekend events in Miami, we've rounded those up into a handy guide, too.

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What to do in Miami this week

  • Things to do
  • Festivals
  • South Beach
The monthlong poetry festival displays words on every possible surface: painted onto rooftops, outlined into the sand, printed onto parking tickets and pasted across buses. The mission is to put a poem, sourced throughout the year from local writers, in front of every Miamian, whether we ask for it or not. Check the festival website for information on activations and unique events, like a Clothing Swap & Poetry Pop-Up, Graveyard Poetry and this weekend's annual Poetry in Pajamas, an adorable open mic for Miami's youngest wordsmiths. At various venues
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  • Wynwood
The NYC-imported Smorgasburg, Miami's largest outdoor food market, returns to its Wynwood outpost for a new season featuring over 40 vendors (including 10 new concepts) and more shaded areas for noshing. Graze from a variety of local street foods, international fare, healthy options and inventive creations from the likes of Acai Way, Korean Kitchen, Kabuki Soba, The Lazy Oyster, La Picaña Grill, Lechona Truck, Tio Paella, Puro Chocolate, Cool & Creamy Truck and more.
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  • Redlands
Take in the blooms and gawk at all the latest baby farm animal arrivals at Tinez Farms, where spring-themed Easter fun takes over through April 20. Little ones can explore the animal barnyard and have their run of the farm's impressive slides and inflatables—all included with admission. For an extra sprinkling of farm magic, pony rides, baby goat feedings, the Cow Barrel Train and an interactive Eggsperience are available as add-ons. The farm is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm.
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  • Overtown
Red Rooster Overtown by celebrated chef Marcus Samuelsson presents Sunday Evenings in Historic Overtown, a new music and dining series that blends the neighborhood’s rich jazz legacy with a soulful Grand Buffet. From 5 to 9pm, guests can graze on everything from Mac & Cheese and the famous M’s Fried Chicken to mezze, raw bar selections and decadent desserts, all while taking in live music from rotating acts. With a mix of buffet dining and bar seating on a first-come, first-serve basis, this weekly event keeps the spirit of Overtown’s jazz scene alive in one of the area's most iconic dining spots. $65 per adult, $32.50 per child (ages 6 to 13), free for children 5 and under
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  • Things to do
  • Film events
  • Coral Gables
Sure, you can schlep all the way to Cannes or Sundance to see the latest and greatest international cinema—or you can let it come to you at Miami’s very own world-class film festival, featuring 10 days of short films, documentaries and features throughout the city plus chic parties and celebrity appearances. The 42nd edition debuts the festival's fresh branding, inspired by the "magic hour," movie-making slang that refers to the time of day shortly after sunrise or before sunset when the brightness of the sky matches streetlights, headlights and lit windows. It's apt for the Magic City, whose most iconic theaters and film venues will host screenings this year, from Olympia Theater and Coral Gables Art Cinema to the Little Haiti Cultural Center and Miami Beach Bandshell. For the full program, visit the Miami Film Festival website. Locations vary; at various times.
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  • Downtown
Leave it to Miami to find a way to turn even the most wholesome of activities into a rager. That's the vibe at Pups N Chill, minus the booze. The buzzy pop-up "morning club" takes over Bayside Marketplace on Sunday, April 13th with a high-vibe blend of wellness, music and rescue pups. Miami’s latest go-to social gathering for health and animal lovers hosts a packed lineup including puppy yoga, fitness classes, massages, cupping, cold plunges and live DJ sets, plus wellness brand pop-ups and giveaways. Starbucks joins as a sponsor with free coffee, and live puppy adoptions make it more than just a feel-good morning—it’s a chance to support shelter animals while treating yourself and your pup.
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  • Mid-Beach
This bustling vintage market enters its 32nd season on South Beach's famed Lincoln Road. Approximately every other Sunday (check their calendar for exact dates), 125 vendors convene along the promenade to showcase their wares and barter with discerning shoppers. Find everything from mid-century furniture to Art Deco decor and more. The long-running weekend social presents a solid mix of 19th and 20th-century memorabilia and unique collectibles. While you're there, stock up on locally grown produce, fresh flowers and artisanal goods from the Lincoln Road Farmer's market, which occurs every Sunday from 9am to 6pm.
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  • Miami
Take in the garden's full springtime splendor at this family-friendly Easter event at Fairchild. Kids will have their hands full with live music, curated picnic baskets, egg hunts, Cottontail Express train rides, face painting, bubble bunny hop dance parties, storytime and organized games. Adults can get into the spirit with mimosa flights and other signature cocktails. Please note that the egg hunt is not included in the regular price of admission.
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  • East Little Havana
Tuesday and Saturday nights are prime times to get an authentic taste of Miami's vibrant salsa scene at La Pachanga, a free live music and dance party in the heart of Little Havana. The historic Calle Ocho venue opens up its doors, spilling the sounds of Miami's best salsa bands onto the streets as revelers sip excellent mojitos and take to the wooden dancefloor. Ball & Chain also hosts free salsa and bachata dance classes regularly (check their website for the latest schedule), so you can brush up on your moves—or just watch the pros do their thing as they twirl and gyrate around the crowds.
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  • Coral Gables
Chef Shingo serves up art on a plate, so it's fitting that his Michelin-awarded Coral Gables omakase restaurant is hosting an actual art event in its adjacent gallery space. On Sunday, April 13th beginning at noon, enjoy complimentary green tea, sake and bites from Chef Shingo while exploring a curated collection of traditional Japanese ceramics, including Bizen-ware, Asahiyaki and Tambayaki, with 25% off all gallery items. Beyond the art, visitors can also partake in a live matcha ceremony and ikebana flower arrangements, plus meet and interact with Chef Shingo during the free event.
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