Eyes on Miami: Dwyane Wade, Rick Ross, Alonzo Mourning, and Others

It’s not easy having eyes all over the scene, being around to take in all the wild visuals at all the worthwhile places in the city. There are, however, those parties and gallery openings where a fortunate photographer can point and shoot. Every week, in collaboration with World Red Eye, New Times brings you a solid recap of all the recent experiences you might’ve missed around Miami. It’s impossible to be everywhere, but, hey, we can try to keep our Eyes on Miami.

The David Grutman Experience: The Class at FIU 2024

The David Grutman Experience: The Class at FIU continues, where 400 students attended the seminar where Grutman spoke about Groot Hospitality, his evolution in the hospitality industry, and more. Grutman’s classes are renowned for their celebrity guest appearances, and last week was no exception, as Rick Ross stopped by.

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Faena Jazz Series Returns With Jazzmeia Horn

The sixth-annual Faena Jazz Series kicked off in style with the return of powerhouse Jazzmeia Horn, a Grammy-winning sensation and a pivotal figure in contemporary jazz! Faena Theater was abuzz with excitement as Jazzmeia, not only a remarkable musician but also a multiple Grammy nominee, composer, big band arranger, and educator, took center stage.

2024 YoungArts Miami Gala at Faena Forum

YoungArts, the national foundation for the advancement of artists, welcomed more than 300 of Miami’s top cultural and community leaders, philanthropists, celebrities, and art aficionados to the YoungArts Miami Gala.

Dwayne Wade and Alonzo Mourning
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Miami Heat Charitable Dinner Series, Volume II – Honoring Dwyane Wade at Casadonna

Dwyane Wade kicked off his birthday weekend with volume two of the Miami Heat Charitable Fund dinner series, honoring Wade at Casadonna Miami in advance of the Miami Heat hosting his Hall of Fame night to celebrate the three-time NBA Champion and 2023 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee.

Steve Aoki at LIV

Steve Aoki took over the decks and had the crowd going wild at LIV on Saturday night. Partygoers enjoyed the vibes and endless bottle parades all night long.

Bad Bunny Laser Evening at Frost Science

Frost Science hosted a Bad Bunny Laser Evening. Guests stepped into the Frost Planetarium’s 67-foot-high dome for a mesmerizing experience featuring Bad Bunny’s chart-toppers like “Tití Me Preguntó” and “Callaíta” synchronized with psychedelic visuals.

Neo Miami Design District Launch Party

Neo Miami Design District celebrated the launch of this new and exciting initiative, providing a stage for emerging and innovative brands and injecting fresh and vibrant energy into the neighborhood while celebrating the burgeoning talent in the fashion industry.

Undercurrent: Disco Fish, Thursdays at Sexy Fish Miami

Sexy Fish Miami launched Disco Fish, the latest installment of Undercurrent, the restaurant’s glamorous Thursday night dinner and entertainment series. Guests were led on a multi-sensory journey infused with mesmerizing disco-inspired performances, dancers, and electrifying visuals, all while savoring signature omakase menus, tantalizing cocktails, and decadent desserts.