Magdalena O'Neal

While the experience of dating in L.A. can feel like navigating land mines, apparently Californians are the most primed for dating opportunities. With some of the best cocktail bars around and scores of fun date ideas within reach, the hardest part of dating is just finding that special person. We’ve scoured the city for the best places to lock eyes with someone from across the room (or across a few pinball machines), from the dark dens that create a natural filter to the dancefloors glittering under spinning disco balls. If you’re looking for your next partner in crime, here’s where to clink your way to success. RECOMMENDED: The best bars in Los Angeles Update July 2026: The Bungalow has undergone a bit of an identity crisis in recent years with even longer lines and a brief flirtation with pricey cover charges, and the reduced hours make it so that you can’t even escape to a chill weeknight. We’ve removed it from this list along with the shuttered Mama Shelter, Harlowe, and The Friend (The Little Friend is still up and running in Venice). How we curate and review at Time Out.

Perfectly symmetrical and pastel buildings. Breezy verandas and windows with “eyebrows.” Neon trimmings and terrazzo floors. With over 800 designated historic buildings between 5th and 23rd streets, architecture buffs have a lot of ground to cover when exploring South Beach's Art Deco District. Throughout the 1930s and ’40s, South Beach’s forefathers lured architects to build a city in the sand with the aesthetic du jour at the time—a blend of Art Deco and Streamline Moderne. The intention was to attract middle class vacationers throughout the Great Depression, though as the decades went on and the buildings grew taller, the glitterati began to descend upon Miami as well. South Beach is always evolving, but our iconic buildings remain preserved in time. Here are five iconic art deco buildings to visit, all within walking distance of Time Out Miami, where a tributary cocktail awaits you.

For a skyline that rises brazenly towards the future, The Freedom Tower stands out as a majestic symbol of Miami’s past. But don’t mistake it for a relic; for almost 100 years, this historic building has found a way to make itself useful, adapting to the needs of its community and shouldering almost a century’s worth of hopes and dreams. The Freedom Tower has had almost as many lives as Miami itself and today, it is an important cultural center operated by Miami-Dade College (MDC). It houses the lauded Museum of Art and Design (MOA+D) as well as the MDC Special Collections, whose exhibitions explore the cultural evolutions of the Americas with particular emphasis on the Cuban diaspora. Honor this iconic Miami landmark and toast its century-long impact with a special themed cocktail at Time Out Market Miami!

You could snap a photo every day for ten years and still not capture all the beauty of Vizcaya Museum and Gardens’ curves and angles. This is South Florida’s rendition of an Italian Palazzo, where meticulously trimmed topiaries and rose gardens share the soil with palm trees and philodendrons, and each manicured pathway leads to a new place in which to ponder or pose. The mansion and gardens sit on only ten of Vizcaya’s 50 acres, so you'll have many things to discover and experience indoors and out as you spend a day exploring the property. We invite you to read on and learn more about this magnificent estate, and then toast its 100th birthday with an inspired cocktail at Time Out Miami.

In Miami, a night at the theater means a night at the Adrienne Arsht Center. It is one of the largest performing arts complexes in the world, featuring a dramatically light-filled, geometric design that connects its two thousand plus-seat theaters across Biscayne Boulevard. Home to the Florida Grand Opera, Miami City Ballet and New World Symphony, the complex holds approximately 400 live shows a year. While it's a definite stop on Broadway tours, the true beauty of the Arsht Center is its vast original programming, performances and festivals which allow local artists and groups the opportunity to take the big stage. As we celebrate Miami icons this month, here are a few can’t miss original shows on the Arsht Center’s calendar this year.

When looking toward an uncertain future, there’s plenty to be afraid of, particularly for the young and systemically underserved communities throughout the globe. But what if we were somehow able to let go of that fear? What if, by delving into such nuanced topics as mental health, individuality and alienation, poverty, and the complexities of young Black motherhood, we were able to find the connective threads that bind us together and look forward at a future with no barriers or boundaries . . . and, fundamentally, with no fear? What would that look like, and who would we be? That’s precisely what a powerful new art and culture exhibit, “Future Without Fear,” seeks to explore. With a mission to elevate the voices of a generation at risk, six world-class artists—Kennedi Carter, Naima Green, Abdi Ibrahim, Clifford Prince King, Doug Segars and Magdalena Wosinska—have come together to create intimate, emotional imagery focused on the collective human experience.    Photograph by Magdalena Wosinska, provided by "Future Without Fear"   The work of these artists showcases how it’s no easy feat to navigate through this moment in history—how young people are burdened by a lack of access to resources that would allow them the space to dream about their future. But, in addition to these difficult realizations, their work centrally celebrates the vision, tenacity and optimism of those working to lead us to a better future. Rob English, co-founder of storytelling group The Work, which

Netflix has taken its binge-worthy storytelling to the next level with the launch of Netflix Bites at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. If you’ve ever wanted to eat meals, snacks and more from your favorite Netflix shows, this is your chance to step into a world where food, drinks and fandom collide in the most exciting (and delicious) way possible. And the best part? It’s not just about watching your favorite series; it’s about living them through your stomach, one bite at a time. Experience a unique culinary adventure with Netflix flair David BeckerDavid Chang (2nd L) poses with Squid Game characters during Netflix BITES Vegas press preview event on February 10, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images for Netflix) From the moment you step inside, you’ll realize that Netflix Bites is anything but ordinary. This immersive culinary experience takes the magic of Netflix’s hit shows and movies and transforms them into a one-of-a-kind dining adventure. Whether you’re a foodie or a Netflix superfan, you’re definitely in for a treat. Open now for a one-year residency, Netflix Bites brings you an entire menu of mouthwatering dishes inspired by fan favorites like Bridgerton, Stranger Things, Squid Game, Emily in Paris, and so many more. It’s not just about eating; it’s about diving into the stories from each show or movie in a way that’s an entirely new level of immersive. And yes, you’re going to want to make sure the camera eats first—and Instagram