Gabriella Alvarez

Discover groundbreaking films, documentaries, animations and even AI-generated videos at this cutting-edge, day-long festival hosted by Superblue Miami. In collaboration with Rainbow Oasiiis, Miami's only artist-led artist-in-residence program, the second annual Chroma festival aims to inspire a new generation of artists and audiences through a variety of immersive works that play with color, light, sound and virtual reality.

Got an appetite? Fill up during Dine Out Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale’s official restaurant months, hitting full swing this August through September. Indulge in a variety of prix fixe, three-course meals ranging from $35 to $75 at more than 80 participating restaurants scattered throughout the city and surrounding areas. Choices such as Casablanca Cafe on Fort Lauderdale Beach and Ethos Greek Bistro in Wilton Manors offer the perfect opportunity to diversify your palette with their fusion dishes, among others. From brunch to happy hour and dinner, now is the perfect time to embark on a culinary adventure through the “Venice of America.”

Brazilian rapper and songwriter Emicida debuts his documentary AmarElo: It’s All For Yesterday at the 27th Inffinito Brazilian Film Festival on September 9. Screening at the Miami Beach Bandshell, the film brings attention to the history of black figures that helped form Brazil’s culture while showcasing Emicida’s breakthrough performance at Theatro Municipal of São Paulo in 2019. The fundamentals of Modernism, samba and Emicida’s album, AmarElo, guided the creation of this film, which features exclusive behind-the-scenes of its invention. Attend the screening to gain more insight into the project and to hear Emicida’s live performance following the film.

Salsa over to Miami Beach Bandshell and watch as Jeffrey Eckstein and Siempre Flamenco come together for a passion-fueled presentation of the Flamenco Sephardit. For the tenth consecutive year, an international cast of flamenco professionals, opera stars, guitarists and more will perform onstage to showcase one of the pinnacles of Spain’s Ladino Jewish, Moorish and Gypsy cultures.

Prepare to satisfy those last-minute sugar cravings before school starts! Miami’s famed donut shop introduces its latest early morning treat: the Waffle & Maple Syrup Mini ($3.65). Available at all The Salty stores through August 20, this donut makes for an ideal breakfast bite before heading to class. Even sweeter? The Salty is hosting a social media contest for students, teachers and families. Post a photo or video featuring the special donut and in the caption pitch why you should win a donut delivery to your classroom for a chance to win.

Bring your pups out for an evening stroll through Coconut Grove during this eco-themed event in partnership with local Girl Scouts. Start your journey at 3035 Fuller Street, where you’ll receive free, water-soluble dog waste bags and learn all about water quality, sustainability and more ways to help keep our streets clean. Along the way, enjoy tunes from a live DJ and other dog-friendly giveaways.

Merchkit Market takes over Lincoln Road this weekend, featuring up-and-coming local brands and a wide range of fashion items to shop from and boost your summer style. Participate in giveaways, learn about merchandising, network with fellow fashionistas and even design your own digital display with Merchkit’s innovative store editor. The market is open daily from 11:30am to 8pm starting Friday.

Join NASA’s Planetary ReaCH Project as they unravel the world beyond Earth’s surface this weekend at the Pérez Art Museum Miami. Engage in fun, science-y art activities led by experts while fueling your knowledge about our solar system. This family-friendly event is free with RSVP and guests are encouraged to explore the museum before or after the program, which runs from 11am to 2pm.

Celebrate Black Business Month in Historic Overtown at the third-annual Black Pepper Food & Wine Festival. Featuring over 25 Black-owned restaurants and food trucks, this one-day event highlights African-American culinary heritage through food, wine and cooking demonstrations in real time. Satisfy your taste buds while helping to grow the Black economy and increase exposure around homegrown businesses including Lil Greenhouse Grill, Phuse Cream, Perry Wings, Rejoice African Restaurant and Bar, Food Dude Fresh Jerk Grill, Ty's Hometown Cafe & Bistros and many more. Black Pepper also platforms an array of Black culture beyond food, including art, crafts and live music. Entry to the festival is free with RSVP, with food and vendor purchases made separately. 1000 NW 2nd Ave

Relish in Boia De’s O.G. sandwich creations at this one-day-only event, the return of Sando Sunday. This weekend, the Michelin-starred darling brings back a beloved old tradition on August 20 from 11:30am until 2pm or whenever they sell out—and trust us, they will sell out. So it’s best to get there early and get your hands on one while you can. From the fried chicken sandwich and the Caprese-ish to the iconic Muffuletta and The Godmother, Sando Sunday will feature Boia De’s best sandwiches.

Drink as you dive into the world of figure drawing with a live nude model as your inspiration. Oolite Arts, a fixture in the Miami contemporary art scene since its creation in 1984, collaborates with the new Lincoln Road boutique Habitat Hyett to host this open-level, adults-only evening of creative expression. The illuminated Rose Bar from the historic Delano Hotel will help bring the theme of “Greek Goddesses” to life. Tickets ($40) include supplies, alcoholic beverages and moody music to help loosen up your fingers. 441 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach

Café de Nadie, ranked No. 25 in North America’s 50 Best Bars, pops up in Miami for one night only at Dante’s HiFi in Wynwood. Based in Mexico City, Nadie is known for its minimalist atmosphere, lineup of talented Pujol veterans behind the bar, music programming and hundreds of vinyl records lining its walls. With its best bartenders and resident DJ in tow, the Café de Nadie Miami pop-up celebrates music with original drinks inspired by famous songs. Spend the night dancing to curated beats paired with some seriously good sips.

Not much in life comes free—so when we do score a $0 deal, it feels pretty amazing. Despite this fact, there’s one resource for free stuff that doesn’t get nearly enough attention: The Miami-Dade Public Library System.  Getting your hands on a Miami-Dade Public Library card is a bit like walking through the wardrobe to Narnia. After applying, you'll gain access to a wonderful world of free stuff, from tech supplies and tutoring to museum admission, delivery services and so much more.  Anyone living in Miami-Dade County is eligible for a library card (with a few exceptions), so if you don’t have one already, what are you waiting for? Below, we’re breaking down some of the best free resources and services available with a Miami-Dade library card—plus a couple of surprising library hacks. RECOMMENDED: The 17 best free things to do in Miami Photograph: Miami-Dade Public Library System 1. Get homework help. Know someone struggling with schoolwork? MDPLS has your back, with free homework help and tutoring offered in person at 29 different Miami-Dade Public Library System branches on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm and online from 5pm to 7pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Subjects include reading, math and science and are led by certified teachers. 2. Download music, audiobooks and movies. Cut down on all those streaming subscriptions. With a MDPLS library card, movies, magazines and music are all at your disposal for free. Platforms like Hoopla Digital, Freegal and OverDrive offer every

Have you stepped outside lately? We know we can’t be the only ones longing for a swift change of seasons. Now, a recently announced batch of $165 nonstop, one-way flights from Miami to Paris and Berlin on Norse Atlantic Airways is all the motivation we need to start plotting our winter escape. Adding to its existing crop of affordable long-haul flights from South Florida to London and Oslo, Norse will kick off its new routes to Paris on December 12 and Berlin on December 14. RECOMMENDED: It just got a lot easier to fly to Cuba and Paris from Miami The flights from Miami (MIA) to Paris (CDG) will operate four times a week departing on Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 8pm and arriving at 11am. Flights to Berlin (BER) will operate once a week on Thursday departing at 8pm and arriving at 11:15am. At the time of publishing, the next most affordable one-way flights from Miami to Paris this December start around $300 and include at least one connecting flight. For comparable Berlin flights, prices start around $400. Never heard of Norse? Launched in 2021 by Norwegian entrepreneur Bjorn Tore Larsen, Norse Atlantic Airways’ brand centers around low-cost, transatlantic travel between the United States and Europe. Its fleet of 15 modern, fuel-efficient Boeing 787 Dreamliners currently serves New York, Los Angeles, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Orlando, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Boston, Oslo, London, Berlin, Rome and Paris. On Norse’s wide-body Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft,

What began as a humble Miami pop-up shop in 2015 has since expanded to nine locations across seven cities, with more on the way. Now, just steps from its longtime Wynwood location, The Salty Donut is set to expand its Miami footprint with a new flagship kitchen and shop that officially opens on Friday, July 14. A haven for discerning donut lovers, the new, 2,700 square-foot facility boasts enhanced features such as a large window offering a view into The Salty’s production kitchen and donut-making process, and a private board room equipped with a TV that guests can book for parties, meetings, special events or to partake in donut-making classes. Photograph: Courtesy The Salty Donut Compared to 725 square feet at the original shop, the new flagship also allows for ample seating, communal tables and plenty of space to hang out or get some work done (don’t sleep on the Salty Donut coffee blend by Intelligentsia). A proper pick-up window for app orders and a grab-and-go fridge for quick drinks round out the new specs. To commemorate the occasion, the beloved Miami shop is rolling out a limited-time donut flavor during the opening weekend (Friday, July 14 through Sunday, July 16), both in-store and through the Salty app. In addition to the Wynwood-exclusive Funfetti Celebration donut, they're announcing surprise giveaways via The Salty's Instagram this week. Along with the Wynwood flagship and its South Miami donut outpost, a third Miami location of The Salty is slated to open s