Here’s what to do on Presidents’ Day weekend in Miami besides drink wine on your couch
We’ve barely recovered from the Super Bowl, and now Miami’s next biggest weekend is here.
Yes. Remember Presidents Day Weekend? The second three-day-weekend of the year means lot of events - and lots of traffic. Prepare yourself accordingly.
Whether you want to look at art or boats, listen to jazz or just enjoy the perfect South Florida weather - at least, we hope it’s perfect - there’s something for you to do.
Coconut Grove Arts Festival
This three-day outdoor festival showcases about 360 artists in booths stretching about a mile along Biscayne Bay. There’s food, drink and activities for kids. And art. Lots of art. Also for the first time the festival is hosting a kickoff concert, featuring Emily Estefan at 6 p.m. Feb. 14 at Peacock Park.
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 15 and 16; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 17, 2700 S. Bayshore Drive, Miami; $15; www.cgaf.com
Art Wynwood
Still missing Art Basel? Here’s something to keep you busy: The ninth edition of this art fair on Biscayne Bay, which kicks off with an invitation-only preview on Feb. 13. The fair, located at the old Miami Herald site, showcases contemporary market, mid-career artists, blue chip contemporary, post-war and modern masters.
11 a.m.-7 p.m. Feb 14-16, 11 a.m-6 p.m. Feb. 17, One Herald Plaza, Miami; $35 one day, $60 multi day; $200 VIP; children under 12 free with an adult; www.artwynwood.com
Miami International Boat Show
All the boats, yachts and super yachts are heading to Key Biscayne for Miami’s biggest boat extravaganza.
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb 13-16; 10 am.-5 p.m. Feb. 17; Miami Marine Stadium, 3501 Rickenbacker Causeway; $19-$180; www.miamiboatshow.com
Miami Yacht Show
Across three marinas in downtown Miami, this swanky show will highlight the world’s most extraordinary and uniquely designed yachts and superyachts from the world’s foremost custom boat builders, including Bold by SilverYachts, the largest superyacht on display.
Preview 10 a.m.-7 Feb. 13; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Feb 14-16; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 17, One Herald Plaza, Miami; preview $45; general admission $30; children under 12 free; www.miamiyachtshow.com/en/home.html
Gay 8
Where can you listen to Albita, drag performers, dance, watch a film and discover the winner of Miami’s Best Sandwich competition, hosted by the great Burger Beast? Gay8, that’s where. The free music, art, food and fun festival, hosted by the Hispanic/Latino/Latinx LGBTQ+ community, draws thousands to Calle Ocho to celebrate the arts from film to fashion shows (for people and pets).
11 a.m.-10 p.m. Feb. 16, Southwest Eighth Street, Little Havana.
Model Volleyball
Bang Model Volleyball is back for its 11th annual appearance, with top modeling firms squaring off in co-ed volleyball on the beach. Watch for free or go VIP.
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 15-16, Eighth Street and Ocean Drive, Miami Beach; free. VIP tickets $250-$2,500 at eventbrite
Miami Kite Festival
Fly high with the fam at the Haulover Kite Field and enjoy the best thing about Florida - the winter weather - with a picnic.
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 15-17, 10800 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; free.
WakeFest
You can sample beer from more than 130 independent craft breweries at the fifth annual Wakefest, including over 100 from different brews from out of state and out of the country.
Noon-5 p.m. Feb. 15; Mana Wynwood; 318 NW 23rd St., Miami; $75 online, $85 at the door; https://bit.ly/2Tsvlih
Miami International Jazz Festival
Executive producer Arturo Campo brings top jazz talent to Miami for two days of music, including the Danilo Perez trio, Joe Bataan & His Barrio Boys, Ramiro Aguirre & His Charanga.
8-10:30 p.m. Feb. 14-15, Manuel Artime Cultural Arts Center, 900 SW First St., Miami; $30-$35; www.miamiinternationaljazzfest.org
GroundUP Music Festival
Hosted by three-time Grammy award-winning collective Snarky Puppy, GroundUP features a special set from the band each day along with performances from an eclectic list of international artists.
1-11 p.m. Feb. 14, noon-11 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.. Sunday at North Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; https://www.groundupmusicfestival.com
Miami City Ballet
Miami City Ballet debuts “Firebird,” the famed Balanchine/Robbins legacy piece along with Justin Peck’s critically acclaimed “Rodeo: Four Dance Episodes” and Twyla Tharpe’s crowd-pleasing “Nine Sinatra Songs.”
7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday at Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; arshtcenter.org; $20-$78.
Seraphic Fire’s Enlightenment Festival
This multiweek festival from the Miami-based vocal ensemble is dedicated to 18th century composers and will feature the music of Bach in three concerts over the holiday weekend. The festival runs through Feb. 23.
7:30 Feb. 14 at St Philip’s Episcopal Church, 1121 Andalusia Ave., Coral Gables; 7:30 Feb. 15, All Saints Episcopal, 333 Tarpon Dr., Fort Lauderdale; 4 p.m. St. Gregory’s Episcopal, 100 NE Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton; $47; 305-285-9060 or seraphicfire.org.
This story was originally published February 5, 2020 at 12:58 PM.