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.
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 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.
- Miami Beach Visual Arts Gallery | 1602A Washington Avenue
6 PM - 8 PM | Textura Obscura by Donna Ruff
Donna Ruff’s grandparents owned a scrap paper company in Chicago and she vividly remembers seeing the huge bales of shredded paper ready to be recycled into new paper- a memory that led her to make her own paper and to use various papers in her art. For years, she cut delicate patterns in the front page of newspapers. In this new series, she has continued her interest in the paper edition, with photographic collages that reveal the content on the pages in unexpected ways. Donna grew up in Miami Beach.
Moonlighter FabLab
1661 Pennsylvania Avnue | www.moonlighterfablab.org
Trolley Stop: Washington & 17th St
- Dancing Columns Exhibition Opening
Celebrating the October Edition of Miami Beach Culture Crawl with the grand opening of the Dancing Columns Exhibition by Joseph Choma and Luis Pacheco. Enjoy light bites and refreshments, music, and a worskhop and demonstration by the researchers/designers. Enjoy light bites and refreshments, music, and a worskhop and demonstration by the researchers/designers.
The Wolfsonian - FIU
1001 Washington Avenue | www.wolfsonian.org
Trolley Stop: Collins Avenue & 11 St
- 6 PM | Museum and a Movie: The Great Leap
Before becoming a controversial figure in film history, Leni Riefenstahl was known for her early Bergfilme, or "mountain films," a Weimer-era German film genre showcasing adventure in the Alps. The Great Leap (Der große Sprung) is a silent romantic comedy starring Riefenstahl as an Italian mountain villager whose life is turned upside down by tourists on a ski trip. Start your evening with a free Miami Beach Culture Crawl guided tour of our exhibition The Big World: Alternative Landscapes in the Modern Era at 6:15pm, followed by the screening.
Co-organized with the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany.
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: Jason Joshua
7275 Collins Ave | www.miamibeachbandshell.com
Jason Joshua, "La Voz De Oro,” takes fans on a soulful musical journey, through the sensations of love, happiness, heartache, sadness, betrayal, and back to love. Jason Joshua's unique sound is one of son-montuno drenched boogaloo, funky Latin Soul, cinematic psychedelia. Born and raised in Miami, the multi instrumentalist singer and bandleader has also connected with fans across the US and beyond, as a marquee artist on Mango Hill Records. A multi-instrumental and singer, he leads an ensemble of musical friends. His latest album, “La Voz de Oro,” was released on Mango Hill Records last year. For this concert, he will be joined by featured bandmates and special guests.
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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