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 Culture Crawl will be on April 18, 2024, we will update the schedule as soon as it is announced.
Española Way – East Corridor | www.mbartsandculture.org
Trolley Stop: Washington Ave & 15 St
Adora Vanessa Athena Fantasia by assume vivid astro focus (Nov. 2023 – Feb. 2024)
Art Outside
Multiple locations throughout Miami Beach | www.artoutsidemb.org
Self – Guided Tours
With works ranging from monumental sculpture, neon, to sound and video, and participatory artworks, Art Outside is a public art exhibition initiated by The Bass that offers residents and visitors the opportunity to see and experience a network of public artworks throughout Miami Beach.
The Bass Museum
2100 Collins Avenue | www.thebass.org
Trolley Stop: Collins Ave & 21 St
Enjoy free museum admission from 6 PM – 9 PM
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- White Elephant Group
Join award-winning film collective the White Elephant Group (WEG) and The Bass for a nuanced conversation on the responsibilities and contributions of film collectives in South Florida and around the world. Learn about the inner workings of a film collective and how they have long played a key role in developing and elevating cinematic voices and the art of filmmaking—reflecting the social and cultural landscapes they call home—weaving together intricate networks of artists and filmmakers along the way. WEG’s immersive media and experimental technology team, Yellow Wood Immersive, will also share projects that are evolving in the virtual reality space and discuss how these advancements impact the industry.
RSVP required. Limited seating. Complimentary beverages by Dry Farm Wines
Holocaust Memorial
1933 Meridian Avenue | www.holocaustmemorialmiamibeach.org
Trolley Stop: Meridian Ave & 19 St
The Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach invites you to visit for a guided tour. You will also be able to watch the Holocaust Memorial's award-winning film that uses music, poetry, and storytelling to describe the Holocaust and the experiences of survivors.
The Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU
301 Washington Avenue | jmof.fiu.edu
Trolley Stop: Washington Ave & 3rd St
The Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU invites you to view Raymond Elman: The Portraits in our main gallery. The exhibition features twenty-five large-scale, mixed-media portraits documenting Elman's life and relationships with interesting and influential people. The exhibit includes portraits of Richard Blanco, Lourdes Lopez, Campbell McGrath, Robert Zuckerman, Winston Scott, Gary Burton, Michele Oka Donor, and many others combined with curated video clips. At 7:30pm, we will show Between the Stone and the Flower, the film covers the incredible journey of Genie Milgrom and her decades long quest for her Jewish lineage. Genie, was born in Havana, Cuba and raised in Miami with a full Roman Catholic schooling from grade school through university level. She was always burdened with a deep-rooted feeling of not belonging in her Spanish Catholic environment. The film is presented as part of the 2024 Miami Jewish Film Festival.
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
6PM – 8:30 PM | Divergence: Work by Yves Gabriel
Celebrate Black History Month with our thought-provoking exhibition that delves into the multifaceted concept of blackness in the United States. This showcase aims to unravel the complexities and vulnerabilities tied to perceptions and realities, impacting black and brown communities. - Miami Beach Visual Arts Gallery | 1602A Washington Avenue
6PM – 8:30 PM | We Are The Places We Left Behind
O Cinema
1130 Washington Avenue | www.o-cinema.org
Trolley Stop: Washington Ave & 12 St
Oolite Arts
924 Lincoln Road & 928 Lincoln Road | www.oolitearts.org
Trolley Stop: Washington Avenue & 17 St
Join curator Storm Ascher for a tour of Oolite Arts' current exhibition “Bounce” between 6 – 9 p.m. during Miami Beach Culture Crawl.
The Wolfsonian – FIU
1001 Washington Avenue | www.wolfsonian.org
Trolley Stop: Collins Avenue & 11 St
6:15 PM | Latest Exhibitions Guided Tour
For January's Culture Crawl, learn more about The Wolfsonian's current exhibitions during a free guided tour starting at 6:15pm.
Betsy Hotel
1440 Ocean Drive | www.thebetsyhotel.com
Trolley Stop: Collins Ave & 15 St
- 6 pm – 11 PM | Intergenerational Jazz featuring Jim Gasior (Piano) and Wendy Pederson (Vocals) with students and alumni of the Miami Dade County Public Schools Jazz Education program. Betsy Lobby – enter via 1440 Ocean Drive
- 7 PM | Duo Piano Concert featuring Orlando Alonzo and Luis Fernando Benedini performing Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite. Betsy Gallery – enter via 1433 Collins Avenue
- 8:30 PM – Opera on the Terrace – as part of the Holiday Festival of Lights, presented by the Miami Beach Classical Music Festival and the Ocean Drive Association
- After Sunset
- Projections on #TheBetsyORB with imagery by Juan Carlos Zaldivar – located at 14th Place and 14th St. The Betsy's Galleries open with new shows by Idries Karnachi, Hassan Hajjaj, Hishan Benohoud, and many others. Enter through either 1440 Ocean Drive OR 1433 Collins Avenue for self tours.
The Lifeguard, Cafe and Restuarant
1423 Washington Ave | www.edwarsimal.com
Trolley Stop: Washington Avenue & 15 St
Permanent exhibition featuring Venezuelan artist, Edwar Simal Chang, who moved to Miami Beach eight years ago. Visitants can enjoy his biggest artwork of all 36 Lifeguard Towers of Miami Beach. In one place, visitors can realize the differences between all the towers.
NORTH BEACH
Normandy Fountain
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- 7802 Rue Vendome |
- Free concert by Eric Garcia and his much loved blues band JUKE! Event starts at 6:30p and ends at 8:30p. There will be food available for purchase from local restaurants and pop up shopping from Trunk Town Market.
Miami Beach Bandshell
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- 7275 Collins Ave |
www.miamibeachbandshell.com
North Beach Social: Liset Alea
- Born in Cuba, raised in Miami before decamping for Paris, Liset Alea is best known as lead singer of Nouvelle Vague for 8 years. The culture-hopping cosmolatina has recently returned to Miami. An emotion-driven vocalist exploring songs in French, English and Spanish, she and her trio will share new songs and old faves that reflect her globetrotting influences, from Françoise Hardy-vibe French pop to bossa-chic to eclectic tunes all her own.
LINCOLN ROAD
Lincoln Road Business Improvement District
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- Lincoln Road |
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- Trolley Stop: Washington Ave & 17 St
R-Evolution™ by Marco Cochrane
Lincoln Road, the iconic outdoor shopping, dining and cultural destination situated in the heart of Miami Beach, announces the arrival of a monumental 45-foot-tall, 32,000-pound sculpture named ‘R-EvolutionTM’, that will glow in the sun and illuminate at night thanks with RGB LED lights. The towering nude female sculpture, which will be showcased on the East Coast for the first time ever, first debuted at Burning Man and was designed by Marco Cochrane, the artist behind monumental sculptures seen at the Smithsonian Art Museum and the $4.3 billion Resorts World.
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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Miami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Dr.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 673-7256
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!