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Ultimate guide to kick off Art Basel and Miami Art Week

The first weekend of December in Miami each year marks one of the city’s biggest art events, Art Basel. And the week leading up to that marks Miami Art Week.

We’re here to guide you through and let you know the free and cheap events during that week.

Leah Gordon’s “Lyon (Lion)” as part of the exhibition “Kanaval” at MOCA in North Miami

Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in North Miami, 770 NE 125 St.

Take advantage of the Museum of Contemporary Art’s extended hours. Located in the heart of Downtown North Miami, there will be two exhibitions on view inside by artists William Didier and Leah Gordon plus a public art installation on the plaza by artist Chire “VantaBlack” Regans. The public reception is Dec. 1 from 8-10 p.m., admission is $20, otherwise admission to the Museum is $10.  Click on the link above to see the special expanded hours from Nov. 27-Dec. 4. Admission $10.

LnS Gallery, 2610 SW 28 Ln., Miami

Opening night of the exhibition “Transcendentalism, Distilled” featuring a comprehensive collection of works by modern artist Rafael Soriano completed in the 1990s. Dec. 2 from 7-10 p.m. Free

ArtBeat Miami, various locations throughout Miami

Ninth annual Art Fair showcasing the works of more than 30 emerging and well known local and international artists at various venues throughout Miami including Brightline Miami Central Station, Joseph Caleb Center and Lyric Theater.  Dec. 2-4, Free

Inter-Continental Miami, 100 Chopin Plaza

The Downtown Miami hotel’s lobby will be the site of an exclusive sensory immersive multimedia pop-up featuring works by national and international mixed media artists, painters and sculptors. The free two-week showcase runs from Nov. 30 to Dec. 10. Free

(Photo courtesy of Juan E. Cabrera)

Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM), 1103 Biscayne Blvd.

At Miami’s premier museum, there’s plenty to enjoy during Miami Art Week and admission is always $16 for adults, a bargain when there’s so much to see. Aside from their permanent collection, take in five traveling exhibitions on display as well as the works in their sculpture garden and other ongoing exhibitions. There are also plenty of special events during Miami Art Week. Admission $16.

Dasic Fernández painting at Wynwood Walls. Photo by Nika Kramer

Wynwood Walls, 266 NW 26 St.

One of the neighborhood’s longest-running art venues, Miami Art Week will see the unveiling of a new mural by well known street artist Shepard Fairey, along with work by international muralists Dasic Fernandez, Leon Keer, Shok1 and Lelin Alves. Admission $12.

Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach

Aside from exploring this museum’s massive permanent collection, check out new works by artist Robert Lugo in the exhibition “Street Shrines,” debuting Nov. 28 during Miami Art Week. Admission is $12, $8 for senior, students with ID and kids 6-18 years old.

Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museum FIU, 10975 SW 17 St.

Take time to walk around and view the many sculptures on display. While inside the museum enjoy their trio of current exhibitions, “Rafael Soldi,” “In the Mind’s Eye” and “Rembrandt Reframed” and on Dec. 4 at 11 a.m. enjoy Breakfast in the Park, their free annual Miami Art Week event. Free  

Elevate Espanola, Washington Ave. and 14 St., Miami Beach

Debut of installation “Trapeze Contortionists” by local Haitian artist Edouard Duval-Carrie featuring the silhouettes of 15 figures of dancers made of lightweight aluminum to be suspended above the pedestrian street on Miami Beach. Nov. 28 at 1 p.m. Free

“Passages” presented by AIRIE (Artists in Residence in the Everglades), Carter Project, 3333 NW 6 Ave., Miami

AIRIE artists Cornelius Tulloch created “Passages,” a journey through The Everglades through projection mapping featuring poetry, song and visual explorations by several fellow AIRIE artists. Dec. 3 and 4 from noon to 4 p.m. Free but RSVP required.

The Art of Transformation, The Arts & Recreation Center, 675 Ali Baba Ave., Opa-locka

A five-day event featuring a trio of exhibitions including “This Here Place: Africa and the Global Diaspora,” “A Beautiful Human Love” and “The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born” along with a film screening and dance performance. Dec. 1-4, Free 

The Bass Museum of Art, 2100 Collins Ave., Miami Beach

Miami Art Week features plenty of special events at The Bass including extended museum hours and a daily highlights tour from 1-2 p.m. from Nov. 27 to Dec. 4. Admission $15, $8 for seniors, students and youth 7-18 years old. 

“Wild Kong” by Richard Orlinski, showcased on Miami Beach’s Lincoln Road through March 2023. Photo courtesy of Lincoln Road BID/Richard Orlinksi

Lincoln Road, from Alton Road to Collins Ave., Miami Beach

Stroll along the outdoor pedestrian mall to view 12 monumental bright eye-popping life-size sculptures by renowned French artist Richard Orlinski. Look out for the pink lion, red crocodile, a standing bear and Wild Kong among others. 

Art of Transformation, Ali Baba Ave. between Opa-locka Blvd. and Aladdin St., Opa-locka

A four-day, three-block event in the heart of Opa-locka featuring three art exhibitions exploring the African diaspora, “This Here Place: Africa and the Global Diaspora,” “A Beautiful Human Love” and “The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born.”

FilmGate Interactive Media Festival #09, locations in Downtown Miami and Miami Beach

The Ninth Annual festival merges film and tech telling stories using extended reality and a variety of immersive multi-level experiences. Events take place during Miami Art Week, Dec. 2-5. General admission events on Dec. 4 and 5 are free and students with ID $25 VIP Pass for the festival (excluding opening or closing events). Click here to RSVP or buy student VIP Pass.

INK Miami Art Fair, Dorchester Hotel, 1850 Collins Ave., Miami Beach

The five-day fair is in its 15th year and happening Nov. 30 to Dec. 4. This year’s fair will feature works by 20th century masters as well as leading contemporary artists. Admission is free but RSVP is required.

Point Comfort Art Fair + Show, Ward Rooming House, 249 NW 9 St.

This annual event is the perfect opportunity to explore this gallery space in the heart of historic Overtown. View the work of eight artists in a tent at the gallery’s gardens and on view inside the gallery is the exhibition “Charles White, Move on Up!” featuring 40 of the artist’s works. Nov. 28 to Dec. 4, admission varies by day. 

Exhibition “Rosie’s Fare,” by Germane Barnes. Photo by World Red Eye

Open Studios, Brunch and Tour, Oolite Arts, 924 and 928 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach

Spend a few hours touring the two current exhibitions, “Rosie’s Fare” by Germane Barnes and the group exhibition, “Miami is Not the Caribbean. Yet It Feels Like It,” enjoying brunch and meeting with the artists. Event is Dec. 3 from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

Trio of exhibitions at Nina Johnson Gallery, 6315 NW 2 Ave., Miami

Opening on Nov. 28, head to this chic gallery in Little Haiti to view works by artists Nadia Ayari and her paintings and clear cast glass sculptures, Minjae Kim’s functional furniture and objets d’art and Raul de Nieves and his beaded childlike sculptures and small ceramic works.

Sagamore South Beach Miami Art Week Takeover, 1671 Collins Ave., Miami Beach

Known for it’s extensive art collection, this year’s Art Basel theme “Into the Wild (Future)” will feature hotel-wide art displays, immersive audiovisual experiences, mural artists and the exhibition “Streams of Consciousness” in the lobby and gallery room. Nov. 30 to Dec. 4.

Museum of Graffiti, 276 NW 26 St., Miami

Miami Art Week events include opening of the interactive exhibition “Writers on Wax: The Sound of Graffiti” on Dec. 1 at 11 a.m.; the live art activation “Stack the Deck” featuring live painting by eight graffiti artists Dec. 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Mi Campo Artist Lounge featuring DJ’s, art installations, painting, fashion customizations and Mi Campo tequila tastings, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Dec. 2 from 11 a.m. 3 p.m. Admission $16, kids 13 and under free.

10th Annual Umbrellas of Little Havana Art Festival, Futurama at 1637 SW 8 St., Miami

Head to Little Havana to see 25 newly-designed hand-painted patio umbrellas as well as a variety of other art displays. Dec. 2-4. Free

Miami Design District, between 38th and 41st St. and NE 2 Ave. and North Miami Ave.

Stroll through the chic Design District and view the many pop up outdoor installations including “Rock | Roll” by Germane Barnes, “The Ares House” a 30-piece collection of NFT’s by Daniel Arsham, “100 Years” group exhibition at the Buick Building, Craig Robbins Collection at DACRA Building 3841 NE 2 Ave., “I Don’t Need it but I Want It” The Office & F2T Gallery at 3930 NE 2 Ave., Ste. 202.

N’Namdi Gallery, 6505 NE 2 Ave., Miami (Little Haiti)

“The Art of an Athlete” exhibition featuring the mixed media works by Harlem Globetrotter Maxwell Pearce, whose pieces explore diversity within black athleticism. Dec. 2-4. Free

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More Miami-Dade events

Friday, September 22, 2023

AMC Theatres: 30% off daily before 4 p.m.

9:00 am to 4:00 pm | Discounted | AMC Theatres

Papel Picado Craft - Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

9:30 am to 6:00 pm | FREE | West Kendall Regional Library

$12 Days at Fairchild

10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

Oktoberfest, Doral

4:00 pm | $10.00 | Tripping Animals Brewing Co., Doral

Food truck gathering at Tropical Park

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Tropical Park

Food Trucks event in Pompano

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Sample McDougald House

Jam on percussion for free

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | South Florida Center for Percussive Arts

Live Music at VIVO Dolphin Mall

7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Dolphin Mall

Free live music series at The Betsy Hotel

7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | The Betsy Hotel

The Miami Sousa Band, Coral Gables

7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | First United Methodist Church of Coral Gables

Live Music at Doral Yard

8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Doral Yard

Free Live Music

8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Books and Books Coral Gables

Saturday, September 23, 2023

American Indian Day with the Miccosukee, SW Miami-Dade

All Day | FREE | Miccosukee Indian Gaming, Resort, Museum & Village

Farmers markets & vendor fairs

FREE | Broward, Dade & greater Palm Beach

$5 all-day fares weekends on Tri-Rail

5:00 am to 11:30 pm | $5.00

Free trees for Miami-Dade residents

9:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center, Miami-Dade

AMC Theatres: 30% off daily before 4 p.m.

9:00 am to 4:00 pm | Discounted | AMC Theatres

The Berry Farm Harvest Festival

9:00 am to 7:00 pm | $12.32-19.53 | The Berry Farms

Papel Picado Craft - Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

9:30 am to 6:00 pm | FREE | West Kendall Regional Library

Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU free every Saturday

10:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU

$12 Days at Fairchild

10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

The Berry Farm Harvest Festival

10:00 am to 6:00 pm | $12.32-19.53 | The Berry Farms

Guided Butterfly Walk

11:00 am to 12:00 pm | $7.00-15.00 | Deering Estate

Meet K9 Claudine, free ice cream & pet adoptions, Miami

11:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Margaret Pace Park

Free tour of the Adrienne Arsht Center

12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | FREE | Adrienne Arsht Center

Merrick House Museum Guided Tours

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | $0-5.00 | Merrick House Museum, Miami-Dade

Hispanic Heritage Celebration

2:00 pm to 3:30 pm | FREE | South Dade Regional Library

End of Summer Block Party, CityPlace Doral

2:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | CityPlace Doral

End of Summer Beach Bash at CityPlace

2:00 pm to 5:00 pm | CityPlace Doral

Oktoberfest in Hialeah

3:00 pm | FREE | Leah Arts District

Oktoberfest, Doral

4:00 pm | $10.00 | Tripping Animals Brewing Co., Doral

Free film screening of Breakin' in Miami

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Museum of Graffiti, Miami-Dade

Live Music at VIVO Dolphin Mall

7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Dolphin Mall

Free live music series at The Betsy Hotel

7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | The Betsy Hotel

Free Alhambra Orchestra Hispanic Heritage Concert

7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Miami-Dade County Auditorium

Stargazing in the park, Palmetto Bay

7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Bill Sadowski Park & Nature Center

Live Music at Doral Yard

8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Doral Yard

Free Live Music

8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Books and Books Coral Gables

Discount late-night movies

11:30 pm to 2:00 am | $5.00 | Coral Gables Art Cinema

Sunday, September 24, 2023

American Indian Day with the Miccosukee, SW Miami-Dade

All Day | FREE | Miccosukee Indian Gaming, Resort, Museum & Village

Farmers markets & vendor fairs

FREE | Broward, Dade & greater Palm Beach

$5 all-day fares weekends on Tri-Rail

5:00 am to 11:30 pm | $5.00

Pinecrest drive-up Farmer's Market

8:00 am to 2:00 pm | Pinecrest Gardens

Palmetto Bay Farmer's Market

8:30 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Coral Reef Park

Vizcaya weekly farmer's market

9:00 am to 2:00 pm | Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

AMC Theatres: 30% off daily before 4 p.m.

9:00 am to 4:00 pm | Discounted | AMC Theatres

The Berry Farm Harvest Festival

9:00 am to 7:00 pm | $12.32-19.53 | The Berry Farms

$12 Days at Fairchild

10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

Farmer's Market at Village of Merrick Park

11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Merrick Park

Sight & Sound Deep Cuts

1:00 pm to 3:30 pm | $5.00 | Bill Cosford Cinema

Merrick House Museum Guided Tours

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | $0-5.00 | Merrick House Museum, Miami-Dade

Free tour of historic Biltmore Hotel

2:00 pm to 3:00 pm | FREE | Biltmore Hotel

Free Family Day at Bass Museum of Art

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Bass Museum of Art

The Soul of Brazil: Thito Tamargo Trio

4:00 pm to 6:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Miami

Oktoberfest, Doral

4:00 pm | $10.00 | Tripping Animals Brewing Co., Doral

Tito Puente Jr. for Hispanic Heritage Month Tito Puente, Jr. - Collins Plaza

5:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Collins Park, Miami Beach

Tropical Sundays Live Music

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Doral Yard

Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series

6:00 pm to 7:30 pm | FREE | Ocean Drive Promenade, Miami Beach

Live Music at VIVO Dolphin Mall

7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Dolphin Mall

Free live music series at The Betsy Hotel

7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | The Betsy Hotel

Comedy Night at Nightlife Brewing Co.

8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Nightlife Brewing Co., Miami-Dade

Salsa dance class

9:00 pm | FREE | Ball & Chain

Monday, September 25, 2023

Free live music at Government Center

8:30 am to 9:30 am | FREE | Miami-Dade Government Center

AMC Theatres: 30% off daily before 4 p.m.

9:00 am to 4:00 pm | Discounted | AMC Theatres

Papel Picado Craft - Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

9:30 am to 8:00 pm | FREE | West Kendall Regional Library

$15 Mondays at Zoo Miami

10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Zoo Miami

$12 Days at Fairchild

10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

The Berry Farm Harvest Festival

10:00 am to 6:00 pm | $12.32-19.53 | The Berry Farms

Free tour of the Adrienne Arsht Center

12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | FREE | Adrienne Arsht Center

Free Noche de Arte

5:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | InterContinental Hotel

Free live music series at The Betsy Hotel

7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | The Betsy Hotel

Comedy Night at Sandbar Sports Grill

8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Sandbar Sports Grill, Miami-Dade

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Regal Theatres: Discounted movie tickets on Tuesdays

All Day | $5.00-7.00 | Regal Cinemas Multiple Locations

AMC Theatres: 30% off daily before 4 p.m.

9:00 am to 4:00 pm | Discounted | AMC Theatres

Papel Picado Craft - Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

9:30 am to 8:00 pm | FREE | West Kendall Regional Library

$12 Days at Fairchild

10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

The Berry Farm Harvest Festival

10:00 am to 6:00 pm | $12.32-19.53 | The Berry Farms

Market Tuesdays at CityPlace Doral

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | CityPlace Doral

Food Trucks Tuesdays

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Haulover Beach Park

Food Truck Tuesdays at Haulover Park

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Haulover Beach Park

Free live music series at The Betsy Hotel

7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | The Betsy Hotel

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

AMC Theatres: 30% off daily before 4 p.m.

9:00 am to 4:00 pm | Discounted | AMC Theatres

Papel Picado Craft - Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

9:30 am to 8:00 pm | FREE | West Kendall Regional Library

$12 Days at Fairchild

10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

The Berry Farm Harvest Festival

10:00 am to 6:00 pm | $12.32-19.53 | The Berry Farms

Food truck gathering at Pelican Harbor Marina

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Pelican Harbor Marina

Family Movie Night: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

5:30 pm to 7:30 pm | FREE | Aventura Public Library

Free live music series at The Betsy Hotel

7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | The Betsy Hotel

Comedy Night at Pub 52

8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Nightlife Brewing Co., Miami-Dade

Comedy Night at Exit One Taproom

8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Exit One Taproom, Miami-Dade

Thursday, September 28, 2023

AMC Theatres: 30% off daily before 4 p.m.

9:00 am to 4:00 pm | Discounted | AMC Theatres

Papel Picado Craft - Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

9:30 am to 8:00 pm | FREE | West Kendall Regional Library

$12 Days at Fairchild

10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

The Berry Farm Harvest Festival

10:00 am to 6:00 pm | $12.32-19.53 | The Berry Farms

Food Truck Thursdays at Highland Oaks Park

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Highland Oaks Park

Free Thursdays at PAMM: Backroom Sessions

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)

Food Trucks in Plantation

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Plantation Heritage Park

Live music at Doral Yard

7:00 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Doral Yard

Live Music at VIVO Dolphin Mall

7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Dolphin Mall

Free live music series at The Betsy Hotel

7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | The Betsy Hotel

Josie Gulliksen

About Josie Gulliksen

Josie Gulliksen is a freelance writer and major arts advocate and enthusiast who loves everything cultural and is excited to live in such a thriving community as Miami. A Miami native, aside from Miami on the Cheap, she currently writes for Artburst Miami and contributes to Edible South FL and Miami Media Group. She has contributed to Miami.com, Biscayne Times and Miami New Times. She worked for nearly a decade at Miami Today as Calendar Editor and arts writer and then worked for 13 years in public relations. She has her own blog Scene Around South FL at josiegulliksen.com

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