The Ten Best Things to Do in Miami This Weekend

This weekend brings a lot of chances for change. Instead of the usual, why not try something new? Why not help beautify the city or support the arts? Why not get some dank food while you're at it? Put on your ugliest prom dress and hit the streets. Go see...

By Kat Bein

April 25, 2014

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This weekend brings a lot of chances for change. Instead of the usual, why not try something new? Why not help beautify the city or support the arts? Why not get some dank food while you're at it?

Put on your ugliest prom dress and hit the streets. Go see an exciting performance, or get drunk with your most literary friends. Soak up the sun and look at some sexy bods, or just hang around the beach on an island of plastic.

Whatever you fancy, here are ten must-do activities for your well-earned weekend.

Friday

La Martina Miami Beach Polo World Cup Polo may be a game for rich kids, but anyone can enjoy the South Beach sun.
Rose and the Rime When it never stops snowing, there's still hope in this innovative and exciting performance.
Bad Prom Run What's better than getting all dressed up and running amok like a vengeful teen?
Lit Crawl O, Miami's month of verse is almost complete, so drink away the last memories you may potentially create all up and down SoBe.

Saturday

Wynwood Life Spice up the routine with this inaugural event celebrating music, art, food, and fashion.
Floatopia You go to the beach a lot, but how often do you get to enjoy an island of floats like this?
Paint Liberty City Why not head over to a part of Miami that really needs some love and help the community in a way that lasts.

Sunday

FEAST Miami Feast your eyes on the pitches from some of Miami's brightest artists, and eat your heart out on vegan noms.
Miami Dance Festival Celebrate the triumphant return of the Performing Arts Network.
Lana Del Rey The sultry songstress will take you on an emotional journey fit for a king.

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Kat Bein is a freelance writer and has been described as this publication’s "senior millennial correspondent." She has an impressive, if unhealthy, knowledge of all things pop culture.

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