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These are great times to be outdoors with the cooler and drier temperatures, there's no other place we'd rather be. February packs three signature events celebrating the best in art, food and boating, just in case you need any excuses to get out there and enjoy the gorgeous South Florida winter weather!
The latest and greatest in Boating, Fishing, Sailing, Diving...
Cruising Boats, Racing Boats, Sailing Boats, Catamarans, Power Boats, Mega Yachts... some serious boat eye candy all in lovely South Florida weather, definitely a "do not miss" event specially for boating enthusiasts.
This is quite an impressive 5-day event spread out over three magnificent venues. The "trade show" part is held at the Miami Beach Convention Center, and the in-water shows at Sea Isle Marina and Miamarina at Bayside.
Best part, the ON-WATER hands on learning events, for beginners and seasoned skippers. A one-hour Discover Boating session is only $15.
Here's more on the Miami Boat Show.
Art Wynwood, on its third year, is a relative newcomer to Miami's art show scene but quickly gaining recognition among contemporary art lovers, collectors and connoisseurs.
It is completely reflective of the District's cutting edge and dynamic environment, highlighting its hallmark street art and murals.
New this year is the collaboration with Cash, Cans & Candy, the renowned street art festival from Vienna, Austria. This Who's Who of street artists will be creating original works onsite at the Fair, adding to Wynwood's already fantastic collection.
Free shuttle buses will run every 30 minutes from the Marriott Marquis, and the Yacht & Brokerage Show at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach.
And for kids, Artrageous Kids Center and the Miami Children's Museum will provide a safe playroom on-site for children ages 3-13, who are introduced to art while their parents visit Art Wynwood.
When? February 13-17, 2014
Where? Art Wynwood Pavillion at the Wynwood Art District - 3101 NE 1st Avenue, Miami, FL 33137 (formerly the Art Miami Pavillion)
How Much?: One day fair pass $20, Multi-day $45, Students 12-18 $15, Seniors $15, under 12 FREE
More Info: www.artwynwood.com.
Here's more on the Wynwood Art District and its signature street art.
The Coconut Grove Art Festival is legendary, a weekend filled with live music, exquisite food, fun outdoor entertainment, and art, art, art...
When? February 15-17, 2014 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Where? Streets of Coconut Grove. The Festival runs along McFarlane Road, South Bayshore Drive and Pan American Drive.
How Much?: Adults $15, free for children under 12, Coconut Grove Residents (zip code 33133) $5
Chinese New Year is the largest festival in the Asian community calendar which this year welcomes the Year of the Horse.
Colorful celebrations featuring Lion Dances and Dragon Parades as well as cultural performances will take place over the traditional fifteen day holiday period all throughout South Florida. Chinese New Year Day is on January 31, 2014.
Lion Dances and parades are hosted by restaurants and martial art schools throughout the city. Other festivals, spiritual activities and cultural demonstrations are sponsored throughout the first two weeks of the new year.
The largest celebration takes place at Miami Dade College, Kendall campus, jointly hosted by the Confucius Institute and the Chinese Cultural Foundation in Miami. What can you expect? Lion Dances, tai chi demonstrations, calligraphy, face painting, acrobatics, arts and crafts, bounce houses ans slides, and of course, lots of food and the Dragon Parade.
When? February 16, 2014 11:00am am to 6:00 pm
Where? Miami Dade College Kendall Campus Gymnasium, 11011 S.W. 104th St. Miami
How Much? $10 for adults, $5 children 6-12, under 5 FREE
More info and event schedule: www.chinesenewyearfestivalmiami.org
Calling all kite enthusiasts, children and adults! This annual event features paper kite building classes, kite-flying competitions, make-your-own, or just bring a blanket and enjoy the sight and sounds as hundreds of kites dance in the sky accompanied by some great music.
Everyone is welcome to come and fly a kite. There will be refreshments and ready-made kites for sale.
When? Sunday February 16, 2014 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Where? Skyward Kites at Haulover Park 10800 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, Florida 33154
How Much? FREE!!! Parking at the Park is $6
More info: www.skywardkites.com
On its 13th year, this four-day affair of glorious food, famous chefs, flowing champagne, or wine, or beer... will be attracting its share of foodies to one of the most spectacular places to be in February, gorgeous South Beach.
The festival consists of several events, some private, some open to the trade only, and many many more open to the public for all of our enjoyment. What kind of events? Brunches, Cocktail Parties, Seminars, Dinners, Burger Bashes, VIP galas... you name it, and of course the Grand Tasting Village set up in tents along 13th Street and Ocean Drive.
Tickets are required for all events, and there is a great variety to choose from but they sell out fast! This is just a tiny sample:
More Info: Check out www.sobefest.com for full event schedule and available tickets.
Half-price tickets still available for a handful of events via Groupon:
There's more to the candle-lit dinner, the chocolates and the flowers... No matter what your budget, there are certainly many options to make this day extra special.
From a stroll on the beach to some over-the-top (literally) escapades, here are some ideas to ponder:
Here's more on Valentine's Day in Miami and Romantic Getaways in the city.
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Andrea Boccelli is the most successful classical solo artist ever and one of the best-selling artists in music history, period, with more than 80 million albums sold worldwide.
For one night only, this Italian tenor is back at the BB&T Center in Sunrise for an exclusive Valentine's Day South Florida performance accompanied by our very own, Miami's queen of song Gloria Estefan.
The show will feature songs from Bocelli's new album, "Love in Portofino," and a mix of classical and classic love songs.
When? Valentine's Day Friday, February 14, 2014 - 8:00 p.m.
Where? BB&T Center (formerly BankAtlantic Center) Sunrise, Florida
How Much? Ticket prices start at $94 and up. Concert sells out quick.
When? Tuesday, February 25, 2014 - 7:00 pm
Where? BB&T Center (formerly BankAtlantic Center) Sunrise, Florida
How Much? Ticket Prices: $67+
Search Ticekts for Demi Lovato: The Neon Lights Tour in Miami.
The best-selling male latin artist of all time, here in Miami for one night only:
When? Saturday, February 22, 2014 - 8:00 pm
Where? American Airlines Arena
How Much? Ticket Prices: $60.00 and up.
Family Fun Fest is a FREE program at Biscayne National Park brought to you thanks to the many volunteers and park sponsors. It is held on the second Sunday of the month during the "dry and cool" season, December through April with lots of fun and educational activities for kids and adults alike. New for the 2013-14 season is "Family Fun Fest Junior" with lots of activities for toddlers and little ones!
This month features the "Biscayne WinterGames" and naturally we will be taking a torch run, learning about skates, curling, and biathlon, and wrapping it all up with a trip to the "metal" stand!
When? February 9, 2014 - 1:00pm to 4:00 pm
Where? Biscayne National Park - Dante Fascell Visitor Center
How Much? FREE!
More info: Biscayne National Park Family Fun Fest
On the First Friday of each month, the Miami Science Museum Planetarium opens up for a great night of family fun. The program includes:
This month's Laser Show line up (each show requires one ticket):
8:00pm "Pop" (Family Laser Show)
9:00pm Pink Floyd: Wish You Were Here
10:00pm Pink Floyd: Animals
11:00pm Pink Floyd: A Saucerful of Secrets
Midnight Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon
When? February 7, 2014
Where? Miami Science Museum Planetarium
How Much? Laser Show - Adults $8 Children $4 (includes laser glasses)
More Info: Miami Science Museum Events
Two South Florida Venues, 4 performances:
When? Thursday, February 27, 2014 - 4:00 and 7:00 pm
Where? BankUnited Center, Coral Gables
How Much? Ticket Prices: $34+
When? Friday, February 28, 2014 - 4:00 and 7:00 pm
Where? BB&T Center (formerly BankAtlantic Center) Sunrise, Florida
How Much? Ticket Prices: $67+ Tickets selling out fast!
The Miami Heat promises to deliver another highly charged exciting season to all of our fans.
Come watch Le Bron James and Co. as they turn up the HEAT at American Airlines Arena once again. Here are this month's home games:
Panthers are pouncing, get over to the BB&T Center to see first-class teams battle it out on the ice!
When? See home game schedule for this month below
Where? BB&T Center, Sunrise
How Much? As low as $18, but they go quick!
The second Saturday of every month is the day, or rather night, to visit this great up and coming neighborhood when the District does the "Art Walk".
Galleries are open to the public and host events, many serving refreshments and cocktails.
This entire area of the city is in constant change. It has been fun watching how it keeps evolving as it tries to find its identity. It is for the design and art lovers out there, as well as the well-heeled fashion trotters.
There is the art galleries, design showrooms, gourmet restaurants, and a roster of top-of-the-line fashion houses, all in a thriving compact area. Here's more on the Miami Design District.
When? Saturday February 8, 2014 - 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Where? Roughly between 38th St and 42nd St and N. Miami Avenue and NE 2nd Avenue. CAUTION: The area surrounding the Design District is a very doubtful neighborhood, please exercise caution when getting here and back.
How Much? FREE!
More info and Map: www.miamidesigndistrict.net
Like its counterpart at the Miami Design District, Wynwood is an emerging neighborhood in a decaying part of town that has been revitalized and is transforming the art scene in Miami, but this is where the likeness stops.
Wynwood is best known for its street art and splashy murals and over 70 galleries and counting. Here's more on the Wynwood Art District.
On Second Saturdays, the place is on overdrive, crowds come to enjoy their art and their food trucks. A must for street art lovers, but if you are not into crowds, definitely not for you.
When? Saturday February 8, 2014 - 6:00pm to 11:00 pm
Where? Roughly between Biscayne Boulevard and I-95 and NW 36th Street and NW 20th Street. CAUTION: The area surrounding the Wynwood District is a very doubtful neighborhood, please exercise caution when getting here and back.
How Much? FREE
More info and Map: www.wynwoodmiami.com
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