Fun Events, Artsy Dining for Miami Art Week/Art Basel
Around the World in 25 Bites, Julia & Henry’s, Downtown Miami
WHAT: Get an exclusive passport designed by Latin Grammy Award-winning designer Pedro Fajardo, and explore all 25 of Julia & Henry's culinary concept and their bestselling dishes: treats from world-renowned pastry chef Yann Couvreur, burgers from local chef José Mendín at June, and famous fried chicken from James Beard Award winner Michelle Bernstein at Michy’s Chicken Shack. $75 gets you 10 bites, for $159; you’ll receive 25 bites and $195 includes three drinks.
WHEN: Wed., Dec. 6, 8-11pm
WHERE: 200 E. Flagler St., Miami
MORE INFO: Julia & Henry's
Art, Cuisine at Sushi | Bar Miami Beach
WHAT: In this special collaboration with Miami-based abstract painter and mixed media artist Sara Schroeder, guests will enjoy a dessert inspired by Schroeder’s artwork titled “Pulp and Panel Poesie no. 84.” It includes Aubi & Ramsa ice cream, dulce de leche sponge cake, coconut meringue, Meyer lemon emulsion and fresh strawverries.
WHEN: Dec. 4-10
WHERE: Esmé Hotel Miami Beach, 1438 Washington Ave.
MORE INFO: Sushi | Bar
Brightline Art Week Events
WHAT: Art enthusiasts can begin Baseling early with exhibits on the way, With Uber surge prices expected throughout the weekend, guests can save big by booking premium tickets with complimentary Uber to the Miami Beach Convention Center (or a 5-mile radius to and from the Brightline stations in South Florida). Groups of 4+ ticket prices for SMART begin at $39 per way. While traveling with Brightline during Art Week, guests will also be able to enjoy in-station art exhibits, bites and sips.
WHEN:
MiamiCentral
Get creative at MiamiCentral station with exhibits, bites, and sips by Justworks and Art Beat Miami.
Justworks:
December 4–5 | Commuter Art Preview: Live Music | 2pm–7pm
Art Beat Miami:
December 7 | Opening Reception | 5pm–7pm
December 8 | Conversation with Artist | 6pm –7pm
December 9 | Celebrity Brunch | 12pm–2 m
MORE INFO: Brightline
Reyna Noriega at Nautilus Sonesta Miami Beach
WHAT: Afro-Latina visual artist, painter and author Reyna Noriega (she did our summer 2021 cover) is debuting her first-ever multimedia and multidimensional artwork installation, presented by nAscent Art New York.
WHEN: Wed., Dec. 6-Sun., Dec. 10
WHERE: Nautilus Sonesta Miami Beach, 1825 Collins Ave.
MORE INFO: Nautilus Sonesta Miami Beach
Save the Chimps Paintings + The B-52s
WHAT A new interspecies art project comes to town for Miami Art Week. The B-52s joined the nonprofit “Save the Chimps” organization to exhibit a collaborative art collection of paintings co-produced by 16 artistic primates from the Florida-based chimpanzee sanctuary.
WHEN: Dec. 6-10
WHERE: Spectrum Miami at Mana Wynwood Convention Center
MORE INFO: Save The Chimps + The B-52s
Fiola Miami’s Collaboration with Local Artist Alexander Mijares and Patron Tequila
WHAT: The award-winning Italian restaurant in Coral Gables invites guests to the extraordinary unveiling, where Alexander Mijares will reveal a stunning art installation that will adorn the restaurant throughout the week.
WHEN: Tues., Dec. 5
WHERE: 1500 San Ignacio Ave.
MORE INFO: Fiola Miami
Mandarin Oriental, Miami and Artist Christopher “Flore” Florentino
WHAT: The hotel transforms into a gallery with an exhibition of Florentino’s vibrant paintings accompanied executive chef Diego Oka's special dishes inspired by the artist’s works. Along with MO Bar + Lounge's bartenders, Flore has conceptualized special signature cocktails
WHEN: Dec. 5-11
WHERE: 500 Brickell Key Dr.
MORE INFO: Mandarin Oriental, Miami
Hive Wynwood
WHAT: Action-packed weekend of art, entertainment and food in the heart of Wynwood includes murals and installations, music with live performances and DJ sets and culinary delights.
WHEN: Dec. 7-10
WHERE: Wynwood Marketplace, 2250 NW 2 Ave.
MORE INFO: Hive Wynwood
MLB Player/Artist Micah Johnson at Le Jardinier, Design District
WHAT: Retired MLB player Micah Johnson’s newest canvas art presentations of ‘Aku’ is on display while guests can try the restaurant’s exclusive Art Basel menu ($145 per guest) that includes foie gras terrine. Ora King salmon confit and chestnut Mont Blanc.
WHEN: Dec. 7-9
WHERE: 151 NE 41ST St.
MORE INFO: Le Jardinier
Quintaliza Reposado + David Rosen Galleries, Design District
WHAT: The world’s first coffee-aged tequila has teamed up with David Rosen Galleries to hos an a Basel-themed party.
WHEN: Sat., Dec. 9, 7-10pm
WHERE: Brown Jordan Building, 3625 NE 2 Ave.
MORE INFO: RSVP david@davidrosengalleries.com
Glass and Gourmet, Boia De
WHAT: This unique blend of art and culinary flair is brought to you by Glass2Grass art gallery. Immerse yourself in the world of glass art with stunning marbles, drinkware, and sculptural pieces from renowned artists Ksukebey, Sibelley, Kengtaro, Elnew and more while enjoying a curated culinary experience by Boia De’s Michelin-starred chefs Luciana Giangrandi and Alex Meyer. This event promises an evening of creative immersion and delicious dining!
WHEN: Fri., Dec. 8, 8:30pm-midnight
WHERE: Boia De, 5205 NE 2nd Avenue
MORE INFO: Glass and Gourmet
Art at Aventura Mall
WHAT: Take an immersive and experiential virtual journey throughout the Arts Aventura Mall collection via their new self-guided audio tour, which provides a comprehensive and engaging overview of our 20+ museum-caliber pieces. Stroll through Aventura Mall and listen along on your phone as your “tour guide” reveals the story behind each artist, details about the pieces and more, all at your own leisure.
WHERE: 19501 Biscayne Boulevard
MORE INFO: Aventura Mall
Sip & Paint at Pubbelly Miami Beach
WHAT: A lively evening of painting (all art supplies are provided by Pubbelly), two glasses of wine, and live DJ and painting set by DJ Barbi Kolm.
WHEN: Sun., Dec. 10, 7-10
WHERE: Pubbelly Sushi, 1424 20th Street, Miami Beach
MORE INFO: Pubbelly Sushi
Food Is Art Festival at Smorgasburg Miami, Wynwood and Lincoln Road
WHAT: Activities galore at their Wynwood and Lincoln Road locations:
Dec. 7-8: Paint live ceramics with @flowerpao + free cocktail
Dec. 7-8: The Cantina w/ drink samples & Muralist James Goldcrown live painting
Dec. 9: The Cantina with drink samples and muralist James Goldcrown customizing swag from 4-7pm
Dec. 10: Free Hendricks samples at Smorgasbar from 3-5 pm
Dec. 7-10: Fever Tree’s exclusive cocktail + swag
Dec. 7-10: Coca Cola with beverage samples + swag Live Music
Dec. 7: Leon Yamil 6-9pm + DJ Jack 9-12am
Dec. 8: Lotus Collective 6-8pm + Clean Cut Band 8-11pm
Dec. 9: DJ Jack 1-6pm + Lotus Collective 6-9pm
Dec. 10: DJ Jack 2-6pm + Clean Cut Band 6-9pm
Smorgsburg's Chefs’ Special Dishes
Tio Paella • PaellArt
La Llorona • Frida Nachos (Chilaquiles)
On Fire BBQ • Malba Choripan, Frida Sandwich, Brito Mix grill
D’Pura Cepa • Jibarito Sandwich
Luna Rosa Cucina • Nutella Vice
Elote Lovers • Mini Elote Box
ChKn MIA • Chicken & Waffles W/ Berry Compote
Kitty Boba Teahouse • Fresh Strawberry Milk Tea W/ Drizzled Whip Cream
5 Coin Caribbean Cuisine • Haitian Pork Combo
Cool & Creamy • Frozen Passion Fruit
Cool & Creamy Truck • M&M And Brownie Milkshake
Nothing Butt Oxtail • Oxtail Quesadilla
WHEN:
Dec. 7 • Wynwood 6pm-midnight • 2600 NW 2nd Ave.
Dec. 8 • Wynwood 6pm-12am • 2600 NW 2nd Ave.
Dec. 8 • Lincoln Road 5:30-10:30pm • 1100 Lincoln Road
Dec. 9 • Wynwood 1-9pm • 2600 NW 2nd Ave.
Dec. 10 • Wynwood 1-9pm • 2600 NW 2nd Ave.
MORE INFO: Smorgasburg Miami
