Culture Crawl: November 21, 2024
See more details below about what to expect this month.
October 2024 - May 2025
The City of Miami Beach is working alongside some of the world’s best cultural institutions to provide a night of free, unique and unforgettable experiences. Every third Thursday of the month, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Miami Beach will come alive with culture as various institutions and buildings open their doors to give you just a taste of what they have to offer. From backstage tours, exhibition openings, and free film screenings in the park, there will be something for everyone. All events are free unless otherwise noted.
The majority of the programming is accessible by foot and by bike, but we will also offer dedicated free trolleys that will drop you off and pick you up at our dedicated Culture Crawl stops – check out our monthly map to find your closest stop. Start where you would like and explore at your own leisure!
Let’s hit the street and get our monthly dose of culture! Tag us using @MiamiBeachNews on Twitter and Instagram to hop into our DM’s or use #CultureCrawl to be a part of the story on Facebook!
Next Culture Crawl
Thursday, November 21
6 P.M. to 9 P.M.
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.
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 PM – 9 PM
- 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 PM - 9 PM | 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
Actor Avi Hoffman performs musical and spoken word vignettes on the joys of that unique American linguistic combination of English and Yiddish – Yinglish. Avi has fun with the stories and words that celebrate the idiomatic phenomenon that laid the foundation for modern mainstream culture. Come any time during the evening!Avi Hoffman is a world-famous actor, who specializes in Jewish culture and Yiddish theater. His long-running “Too Jewish” trilogy has been seen by millions on PBS and in venues around the world. He has produced and presented shows throughout North America, Europe and Israel. International Festivals include Romania, Poland, New York, Toronto, Montreal, Tel-Aviv and other European cities and countries. He has received a Congressional Award and was named a “Sage” by The New York Times.
Phil Hinton (Piano) is a British-born pianist, organist, arranger, orchestrator, and conductor. He has worked in those capacities for the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) and many others. He has also arranged and orchestrated the music, played piano, and conducted on over 200 major hit albums for artists such as Shirley Bassey, Andrew Lloyd-Webber, and Paul McCartney, to name just a few. Since emigrating to the U.S. in 1995 he has given many classical and jazz piano recitals around the USA and on several cruise ships. Phil has directed the music for countless theatre shows all over the country.
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 PM - 8 PM | 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. Chamy’s work is a bold response to the suppression of literature and free expression, using art to defy the silencing of voices and ideas.The Unreading Room by Dimitry Saïd Chamy explores the pleasure and danger of reading in an age of book bans. For Chamy, books and education hold a special place. One of his ancestors, Edmond Laforest, a poet and teacher of French and mathematics, tied a Larousse Dictionary around his neck and threw himself off a bridge in Jeremie in political protest of the US invasion of Haïti. His grandmother was a rebel who threw an inkpot at a teacher who struck her in class and went on to become a teacher herself. Chamy loved reading growing up but struggled to alleviate his isolation and fear as a queer kid in pre-internet Port-au-Prince during the AIDS crisis without access to any affirming queer stories or reading materials. Later, as an artist, designer of books, and educator, Chamy fell in love with the printed page again as a material artifact he could create.
- SoA MBUS Design Gallery | 420 Lincoln Road, 4th Floor
6 PM - 8 PM | Navigating Recovery: Body, Soul and System by Kim Moore
Make the Design Gallery a stop during the Miami Beach Culture Crawl and join artist Kim Moore MFA ’15 for Navigating Recovery: Body, Soul and System, a powerful pop-up exhibition that delves into her personal journey with breast cancer. Through cyanotype, embroidery, and fiber arts, Kim explores themes of resilience, healing, and transformation, using art to process and share her experience. Her work is both deeply personal and universally resonant, inviting viewers to reflect on the complex layers of recovery and the interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit.
- Miami Beach Visual Arts Gallery | 1602A Washington Avenue
6 PM - 8 PM | Unravelling Uniformity by Alexandra Berlin, Vero Murphy, Nina Ellery Oliveira, Jessenya Rodriguez, Eduardo Sayegh, Pedro Sena and Jacob Stiltner
Unravelling Uniformity is an exhibition featuring the diverse range of works by seven students from Florida International University’s MFA program. Each artist employs a unique medium to delve into the complex themes of memory, place, and identity. Through their varied artistic expressions, the exhibition challenges the notion of uniformity, inviting viewers to explore the intricate layers of personal and collective experiences. This showcase not only highlights the individual creativity of each student but also offers a rich tapestry of perspectives that provoke thought and inspire dialogue.
Miami Design Preservation League
1001 Ocean Drive | www.mdpl.org
Trolley Stop: Collins Ave & 11 St
6 PM - 9 PM | 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 PM | 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 PM | 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.
The Wolfsonian - FIU
1001 Washington Avenue | www.wolfsonian.org
Trolley Stop: Collins Avenue & 11 St
Join us in November for a free guided tour of The Big World: Alternative Landscapes in the Modern Era at 6:15pm. After, stay for an FIU student showcase with a HEARST-inspired newspaper collage activity, facilitated by Wolfsonian interns and graduate assistants, while vibing to the tunes of the FIU Jazz Ensemble. In the galleries, further immerse yourself in landscapes with the first iteration of Student Views—a selection of creative writings by Professor John Bailly's Honors College class.
Betsy Hotel
1440 Ocean Drive | www.thebetsyhotel.com
Trolley Stop: Collins Ave & 15 St
- 6 PM - 11 PM | Intergenerational Jazz
Inter-generational jazz nights on the 3rd Thursday of every month featuring vocal collegiate talent from Florida International University and University of Miami, led by legacy jazz singers and pianists. Cindy Ellis (vocalist) and Ryan Ellis (pianist) are the creators of the program, and are joined by Wendy Pedersen (vocalist), and Nicky Orta (Bass) - who perform with and mentor the younger performers.The Betsy's art galleries are also open for self-touring - with (mostly) photography in a collection that numbers almost 1000 works of art by global award-winning artists. Co-owner Lesley Goldwasser curates, and all work is for sale.
South Florida Symphony Orchestra at Nautilus Sonesta Miami Beach
1825 Collins Ave | www.southfloridasymphony.org
Trolley Stop: Washington Avenue & 17 St
- 7 PM - 9 PM | 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
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Normandy Fountain
- 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM | Pink Pumpkin Patch!
7802 Rue Vendome | www.normandyfountain.com
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Normandy Fountain Business Association is happy to have our 3rd Annual Pink Pumpkin Patch to support Breast Cancer Charities GO PINK and H3! Every $10 ticket comes with a Pumpkin, a Pumpkin Painting Session and a raffle ticket for prizes provided by local businesses!AND enjoy a FREE CONCERT by Fountain Favorites, Alexander Zenoz and the Birds of Paradise! Click here to get your Pumpkin now!
- Miami Beach Bandshell
- 7pm | North Beach Social: Salsa de Ahora ft. Motiff and Friends
7275 Collins Ave | www.miamibeachbandshell.com
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
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Lincoln Road Business Improvement District
- 6 PM to 7 PM | Introduction to Tango class by Lorena Diez
- 7 PM to 10 PM | Open Milonga
Lincoln Road | www.lincolnrd.com
Trolley Stop: Washington Ave & 17 St
Open Air Tango
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
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