The international art show features exhibitions by more than 250 art galleries and 2,000 artists presenting works of the 20th and 21st centuries; noon-8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday; Miami Beach Convention Center, Entrances B and D, 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach. Tickets: $35 one-day pass, $55 two-day pass; $75 permanent pass; $20 after 4 p.m., $20 students and seniors; free for kids 15 and younger accompanied by an adult.

The fair's Art Perform features concerts and other cultural offerings and is held at the Oceanfront at Collins Park between 21st and 22nd streets on Collins Avenue in Miami Beach (CP). 305-674-1292 or artbaselmiamibeach.com or miamibeachconvention.com.

WEDNESDAY

• The Margulies Collection at the Warehouse:

Miró & Noguchi-Masters of Surrealist Sculpture; 100 Years of Photography from 1909-2009; George Segal Depression Bread Line; Sculpture & Video-New Additions to the Collection, including works by Franz West, Sara Barker, Zilvinas Kempinas, Ivan Navarro & Bill Viola. 9 a.m.-noon, 591 NW 27th St., Miami.

• Oceanfront Opening Night: Celebration of the new Oceanfront area with a project by artist Pae White. 7 p.m.-midnight. CP.

• Bass Museum of Art Reception: Where Do We Go From Here? Selections from the Jumex Collection, Mexico City; Projects-Dzine; Kent Henricksen-Wayward We Hunt; and selections from the Bass Museum collection. 8-11 p.m., 2121 Park Ave., Miami Beach.

• Art Music: Opening night concert on the beach, with UK singer Ebony Bones. Supporting performance by Amanda Blank. 10-11 p.m. CP.

THURSDAY

• Rubell Family Collection: Private view of Beg Borrow and Steal, hosted by Jennifer Rubell. 9 a.m.-noon, 95 NW 29th St., Miami.

• World Class Boxing: Visit hosted by Debra and Dennis Scholl. 9 a.m.-noon, 170 NW 23rd St., Miami.

• Artists' Studio Visits in Wynwood: 9 a.m.-noon.

• Art Basel Conversations: Guest speaker is Ai Weiwei. 10-11 a.m. CP.

• Oceanfront Nights: 6 p.m.-midnight and featuring Art Perform and Art Video. CP.

• Art Video: Video art and discussions with artists Tom Sachs, The Neistat Brothers and Marc Horowitz. 7-8:30 p.m. CP.

• MAM Reception: Guillermo Kuitca: Everything, Paintings and Works on Paper, 1980-2008; Carlos Bunga: Metamorphosis; Space as Medium. Outdoor project by Shepard Fairey. 8-10 p.m. Miami Art Museum, 101 W. Flagler St., Downtown Miami.

• Art Perform: Featuring performances curated by artists Simon Fujiwara, Kelly Nipper and Kris Martin. 9-10 p.m. CP.

FRIDAY

• Art Basel Conversations: The next generation of directors of museums and institutions discuss visions for the coming decades, with museum directors Marc Mayer, Timothy Rub, Osvaldo Sanchez, Philippe Vergne and Lynn Zelevansky. Moderated by Andras Szanto. 10-11 a.m. CP.

• Art Tours of Miami Design District: Tour groups meet at Locust Projects, 155 NE 38th St., Miami. 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.

• Oceanfront Nights: Featuring Art Film and a music program. 6 p.m.-midnight. CP.

• The Wolfsonian-FIU Reception: Styled for the Road-The Art of Automobile Design, 1908 to 1948; Rhythms of Modern Life-British Prints 1914 to 1939; A Celebration of New Voices-In, on, and about The Wolfsonian. Hosted by Cathy Leff, the Wolfsonian-FIU director. 8-11 p.m., 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach.