Genesis Sotomayor is a born and raised Miamian currently studying Creative Writing at Florida International University. She has contributed to Undrbelly Magazine and PowerU Zine and hosted a poetry workshop with local non-profit O, Miami during National Poetry Month. Genesis spends most of her time scouting scenic views and activities highlighting Miami’s authenticity. When she’s not on a trail walk she’s binging zombie movies.
We did it! Miami's hottest, wettest months are behind us, which means we can finally say goodbye to summer (it ends September 22) and usher in the pumpkin-spiciest time of year, fall in Miami! Let's also get back to our regularly scheduled programming of sipping drinks at Miami's breezy waterfront bars and frolicking at our numerous outdoor festivals, among oodles of other activities. On deck for this weekend, we've got the ongoing Miami Spice restaurant months, a balloon-themed immersive art exhibition in Wynwood and plenty of DJs and concerts around town. A few exciting restaurant pop-ups, a fresh batch of haunted houses and the epic reopening of Miami's renowned Club Space round out the festivities. Ready to have some fun in the 305? Here are the best things to do in Miami this weekend. RECOMMENDED: Things to do in Miami
Artist Jeanette Ehlers invites the Afro-Caribbean/Caribbean diaspora to collaborate on an intergenerational braiding circle. Community members will have the opportunity to co-create six 52-foot-long braids that Ehlers and performers will use during their live performance. The project reminds members of the diaspora and audiences everywhere that “history is not the past.” Using hair to create and shape the relationship between culture, nature, body, landscape, history and the present.
Through September 30, DOM’s in Brickell transforms into Haus of Negroni in celebration of Negroni week (September 16 to 2). The lowkey locals watering hole hosts esteemed bartenders from all corners of our beloved Magic City (Juju Ospina of Jolene Sound Room, Marco Pastanella of Bar Kaiju and Federico Niccolai of LPM, to name a few), to offer their unique spin on the iconic, classic Italian cocktail. DOM’s bar manager Mitchel Bauer has also concocted a narrative cocktail experience for the occasion, weaving the tale of Pinocchio through his curated beverages. Each of his 18 cocktails will reflect a different part of the beloved Italian fairytale.
This 11-course tasting experience is a deep dive into chef Enrique Villegas de la Parra’s Japan-meets-Mexico approach to sushi. For three nights this weekend, The Standard’s sexy speakeasy Monterrey Bar transforms into an intimate chef’s counter as the Kuu Tulum veteran doles out dishes like Torotaku spicy maki and Kampachi tostada, paired with drinks like a Japanese sour cocktail and Soto Junmai Daijing. Tickets to the chef’s table are currently available for about $215 per person and do not include 20% gratuity or drinks.
Indulge with great vibes and a one-off, Japanese-inspired tasting menu at Belly Fish Coral Gables on Sunday, September 29. Founders Jonathan Perlman and Rodrigo Bravo conceived Belly Fish with the ideal that Michelin-level cuisine can go beyond the restaurant and into the comfort of wherever you may be. Their absolute obsession with food has gained them notoriety in the culinary world. Hosted by Eleanor Hoh, the pop-up dining event kicks off with mingling and cocktails, leading into a four-course dinner. Chef Rodrigo, a two-time Grammy award-winning musician turned Michelin chef, will walk guests through each course, ensuring an intimate culinary journey. Wok Star Supper Club’s roving, communal dining format creates space for locals to experience a variety of chef-driven philosophies and cultures. Tickets are around $100 with fees and include the meal plus one welcome sake.
It’s Sexual Health Awareness Month—aka Sextember at The Standard Spa, Miami Beach. Throughout September, the adults-only hotel is offering a frisky, sex-positive series of events encouraging guests to spice up their self-care and sexual wellness. Was that hook-up a little stale? Want to push some boundaries but don’t know how ask for it? Fall in Miami gets us feeling tingly and warmed up for cuffing season, so don’t be shy. These seriously pleasurable workshops break away from taboo and encourage open dialogue with professional sex therapists, interactive game nights, Shibari drawings and more. Fostering an inclusive, safe environment, The Standard Spa invites guests to shed their shame, give in to carnal curiosities and manifest desire. All of these events are exclusively for adults ages 21 and up and require reservations. Keep reading for more info on upcoming programming this month. Wet & Wild, Comedy Night Wednesday, September 18 What’s sexier than laughing? Both memorable and pleasurable Rabbit Hole World has just enough steam for all things spicy and everything nice. Fall down the Rabbit Hole and celebrate all forms of self-expression and sensuality with South Florida’s host, Abby Ballin. The New Yorker turned South Floridian blends observational humor with autobiographical storytelling. From cheeky takes on dating and sultry burlesque to provocative spoken word, these acts aren’t something to miss. The dress code is cocktail chic. 7pm; $12.50–$35 Secrets to Sensat