Posted by: Every third Thursday of the month, Miami Beach hosts its “Culture Crawl.”
The event, from 6-9 p.m., aims to get residents and visitors alike exploring and becoming acquainted with Miami Beach and its cultural offerings. Many arts organizations offer free admission as part of the event — opening their doors for special programming, open studios and galleries, outdoor films, live music, exclusive tours, night gardens and more.
Free trolley service, with opera singers and professional tour guides aboard, transport and entertain attendees to and from each of the destinations throughout the evening, except during the summer.
Events take place on South Beach, as well as Mid and North Beach locations.
The next full Culture Crawl will be on Nov. 21, 2024
Self – Guided Tours
City of Miami Beach presents Boot Camp In Paradise: WWII in Miami Beach
Lummus Park, Galeria Ocean Drive between 11th & 12th | www.miamibeachfl.gov/galeria
Trolley Stop: Washington Ave. & 11 St
Opening on Veterans Day, Boot Camp in Paradise: World War II in Miami Beach brings to life Miami Beach's pivotal role in World War II with a free outdoor exhibition in Lummus Park. Running from November 11, 2024, through January 31, 2025, this curated collection features 30 state-of-the-art panels displaying photographs and printed materials from 1942 to 1945, when Miami Beach served as a training ground for over 600,000 U.S. troops preparing for combat. Presented by the Office of the Mayor and City Commission in collaboration with the Wolfsonian-FIU and supported by the Miami Beach Visitors and Convention Authority, this exhibit offers a unique glimpse into Miami Beach’s wartime role. The exhibit will be displayed in a space called Galería Ocean Drive, located between 11th and 12th streets in Lummus Park.
The Bass Museum
2100 Collins Avenue | www.thebass.org
Trolley Stop: Collins Ave & 21 St
Enjoy free museum admission from 6-9 p.m.
- Art After Hours | Bookmaking with Found Materials
Explore the art of bookmaking and printmaking during this Art After Hours workshop. Learn three simple bookmaking techniques and embellish your book with tape transferred images. Your finished product will be a personalized sketchbook you can fill with doodles or writing to take on your next traveling adventure.
Miami Beach Jewish Community Center – MBJCC
4221 Pine Tree Drive | www.mbjcc.org
*This event is taking place at the Miami Beach Regional Library, 227 22nd St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Trolley Stop: Collins Ave & 21 St
- 6-9 p.m. | Celebrating Yinglish with Avi Hoffman at the Miami Beach Regional Library in partnership with the Miami Beach JCC and the YILoveJewish, A Division of the Yiddishkeit Initiative
Miami Beach Urban Studios – FIU
1618 Washington Avenue | www.carta.fiu.edu/mbus
Trolley Stop: Washington Ave & 17 St
- Washington Gallery & Design Gallery | 1618 Washington Avenue
6-8 p.m. | The Unreading Room by Dimitry Chamy
Ratcliffe Art + Design Incubator’s Faculty Research Associate and Resident Artist, Dimitry Chamy, presents a provocative collection in the Washington Gallery, confronting the escalating issue of banned books and censorship. - Miami Beach Visual Arts Gallery | 1602A Washington Avenue
6-8 p.m. | Textura Obscura by Donna Ruff
Donna Ruff’s grandparents owned a scrap paper company in Chicago and she vividly remembers seeing the huge bales of shredded paper ready to be recycled into new paper- a memory that led her to make her own paper and to use various papers in her art. For years, she cut delicate patterns in the front page of newspapers. In this new series, she has continued her interest in the paper edition, with photographic collages that reveal the content on the pages in unexpected ways. Donna grew up in Miami Beach.
Miami Design Preservation League
1001 Ocean Drive | www.mdpl.org
Trolley Stop: Collins Ave & 11 St
6-9 p.m. | Henry Hohauser & the Cardozo
A Cultural and Social evening for our Community, organized by The Art Deco Neighborhood Association, and presented/hosted by the Miami Design Preservation League and Call Me Cuban, respectively.
Please visit the website here for full details on how to RSVP, times, and locations.
- 6 p.m. | Art Deco Welcome Center on Ocean Drive, for Prosecco & a Curator’s Tour of the new Henry Hohauser Exhibit. Hohauser is one of the leading Art Deco Architects, designing over 300 structures in Miami Beach.
- 7 p.m. | Tour of the Hohauser buildings on Ocean Drive, from the Welcome Center to 14th Street, concluding at Call Me Cuban restaurant in the Cardozo, where our social gathering begins with drinks and hors d’oeuvres.
Moonlighter FabLab
1661 Pennsylvania Avnue | www.moonlighterfablab.org
Trolley Stop: Washington & 17th St
- Dancing Columns Exhibition Opening
Celebrating the October Edition of Miami Beach Culture Crawl with the grand opening of the Dancing Columns Exhibition by Joseph Choma and Luis Pacheco. Enjoy light bites and refreshments, music, and a worskhop and demonstration by the researchers/designers. Enjoy light bites and refreshments, music, and a workshop and demonstration by the researchers/designers.
South Florida Symphony Orchestra at Nautilus Sonesta Miami Beach
1825 Collins Ave | www.southfloridasymphony.org
Trolley Stop: Washington Avenue & 17 St
- 7-9 p.m. | Nautilus Sonesta South Florida Symphony Series
Experience the magic of world-class music, set against Nautilus Sonesta Miami Beach Hotel's iconic backdrop of timeless Art Deco elegance and sleek modern sophistication. Enjoy a vibrant mix of classical and pop hits in the hotel's stylish and whimsical Bridge Room on November 21, December 19, and January 16.
NORTH BEACH
Miami Beach Bandshell
- 7275 Collins Ave |
- 7pm | North Beach Social: Salsa de Ahora ft. Motiff and Friends
Puntilla is proud to present a unique show that celebrates the vibrant movement of new salsa. The show will feature renowned talents leaving their mark on the Latin music scene today. Among the highlighted artists are Motiff, Jimmy Rodriguez, Carlos Nevarez, Karmen Muradas and other special guests. Come prepared to dance!
The North Beach Social is the free monthly musical meet up, presented by Rhythm Foundation. This edition is presented in partnership with Puntilla.
LINCOLN ROAD
Lincoln Road Business Improvement District
- Lincoln Road |
- Trolley Stop: Washington Ave & 17 St
Open Air Tango
- 6-7 p.m. | Introduction to Tango class by Lorena Diez
- 7-10 p.m. | Open Milonga
Open Air Tango #onLincoln is a free, monthly outdoor Milonga that occurs every 3rd Thursday of the month in the heart of Lincoln Road. Dancing in public spaces contributes to promoting Tango and enlarging our community. Open Air Tango #onLincoln was born with the goal of creating a unique cultural event with the participation of the local community as well of the numerous visitors that regularly come to the area.
Harmonics Installation: A Community Oasis for Inclusive Play and Musical Delight
Designed to enrich the Lincoln Road experience with the transformative power of music and inclusive play, this new addition promises to be a source of joy and connection for people of all ages and abilities. Music has long been celebrated as a universal language that brings people together. With its inherently inclusive nature, music encourages social interaction, fosters creativity, and promotes a sense of belonging. The new Harmonics installation on Lincoln Road invites the community to come together in harmonious play, creating memorable experiences and lasting friendships. In addition to its social benefits, engaging in musical activities has been shown to enhance cognitive skills and reduce anxiety. By providing a space where individuals can express themselves freely through music, the Harmonics installation offers a sanctuary for relaxation and personal growth. Lincoln Road invites the community to embrace the transformative potential of the Harmonics installation and discover the joy of inclusive play and musical expression. Whether you’re looking for a place to unwind or connect with others, the Harmonics installation promises to be a welcoming haven for all.
Living Art Festival
Welcome to the mesmerizing world of the Living Art Landscape Festival! Prepare to be enchanted by a unique celebration that seamlessly blends nature, creativity, and imagination. This extraordinary festival is a captivating fusion of artistic expression and the natural world, where every corner holds a delightful surprise. Stroll and enjoy the reimagined landscape planters from Meridian to Washington on Lincoln Road. Five, local landscape designers provide their creative touch to these lush areas. From orchids to art installations, you will be enchanted with the natural footprint along Lincoln Road’s pedestrian walkway.
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Self-guided Tour on Lincoln Road
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden has reimagined the landscape of Lincoln Road as a botanic garden, providing public, smartphone-accessible interpretation of the plants. Over 120 QR-coded signs are installed on trees, palms, and orchids (which number 1,250), connecting visitors to plant-specific information and media. The information can be accessed as a self-guided tour or as on-demand information about individual plants. It includes English and Spanish text, photos, and video. The tour focuses on the most notable elements of the historic Lincoln Road landscape, providing the name, origin, and significance of each plant. The most conspicuous and important plants are linked to descriptive videos created by Fairchild scientists. The interpretation allows Lincoln Road to function as a curated botanic garden. Enjoy.
Habitat Hyett
441 Lincoln Road
Kfir Moyal Gallery
933 Lincoln Road
LUMAS Gallery
737 Lincoln Road
For additional information on events and discounts, visit mbartsandculture.org.
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Comments
Miriam
February 15, 2020 at 3:39 pm
Please reserve 4 seats for us Miriam 914 4003177
Josie Gulliksen
February 15, 2020 at 3:39 pm
Hi Miriam,
I don't believe you need to reserve seats but definitely visit the link in our post as it would be done with the organizers.
Jonathan Rose
February 15, 2020 at 10:51 am
Sounds like fun!