Eyes on Miami: Pharrell Williams, Phil Collins, Jaime Foxx, 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.

Tuesday, November 12

Pamela Love x Mayors Merrick Park Meet & Greet
Leading fine jewelry and timepiece retailer Mayors hosted an exclusive meet-and-greet with the Miami-born, New York-based jewelry designer Pamela Love in celebration of the brand’s one-of-a-kind capsule collection with the designer.

Wednesday, November 13

Pérez Art Museum Miami’s Corporate Sponsors Preview Dinner at LaMuse Restaurant Inside Avant Gallery
PAMM treated its corporate sponsors to an intimate gathering and preview of LaMuse Restaurant’s new dinner service inside Avant Gallery.

Thursday, November 14

The Wolfsonian-FIU Celebrates Micky Wolfson’s 80th Birthday and Exhibition Opening of “A Universe of Things: Micky Wolfson Collects”
The Wolfsonian celebrated its founder Micky Wolfson’s 80th year and the opening of the exhibition “A Universe of Things: Micky Wolfson Collects.”

Neiman Marcus Coral Gables Hosts Kickoff to Splendor in the Garden 2020
Neiman Marcus Coral Gables and Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden celebrated the kickoff to the ninth-annual Splendor in the Garden.

Taste 2019 at Hyde Beach Miami
Thursday evening at SLS South Beach and Hyde Beach, guests participated in a culinary journey featuring custom tastings, extravagant cuisine, and interactive demonstrations.

Rosario Holguin Launches Jewelry Collection at Alice + Olivia in Miami Design District
Alice + Olivia in the Miami Design District hosted the exclusive Holiday capsule launch of the Colombian jewelry brand Rosario Holguin.

Pelé Soccer Lincoln Road Grand Opening
Pelé Soccer, a one-of-a-kind soccer retail experience founded by the legend himself, Pelé, celebrated the opening of its new Lincoln Road store.

Friday, November 15

Michael Bay, David Guetta, and Cedric Gervais at Komodo Fridays
David Grutman’s Komodo is one of Miami’s most talked-about restaurants. Michael Bay, David Guetta, and Cedric Gervais enjoyed an intimate dinner there Friday night.

Storia Flooring’s Grand-Opening Celebration in Midtown Miami Showroom
Four years ago, the young couple Santiago Estevez Barroso and Luli Abascal started Storia Flooring, specializing in curated hardwood floors, porcelain tile, stones, and SPC.

The Betsy Hotel Hosts the Academy of American Poets & the Poetry Coalition With O, Miami at the Alley Pizzeria
The Betsy was recently the host hotel for an annual convening of the top 30 poetry organizations in the United States, in partnership with the O, Miami Poetry Festival, which calls the Betsy its home base and has an office on the property.

The Surfrider Foundation Miami Transformed Nikki Beach
Guests gathered Friday evening at Nikki Beach as the Surfrider Foundation celebrated a tropical evening celebrating local environmental game-changers who protect what we love – our oceans and beaches.

Playing for Change Gala at Faena Forum
The award-winning foundation Playing for Change held its inaugural gala in Miami Beach at Faena Forum.

Ocean Drive Magazine Celebrates November Issue With Cover Star Ariadna Gutiérrez at Rácket
Ocean Drive celebrated its November issue release with cover star Ariadna Gutiérrez at the bar Rácket in Wynwood.

Red the Steakhouse Miami Beach and Zenith Art & Fashion Host “Link” Exhibition Preview
“Link” is an ongoing exhibition curated by Zenith Art & Fashion at Red the Steakhouse Miami Beach.

Kris Humphries at Wall Fridays
Kris Humphries was spotted partying this weekend in Miami Beach. Of course, he had to hit up his favorite nighclub, Wall, Friday night.

E11even Saturdays
E11even pulled out all the stops Saturday night. Its incredible theatrics performance, including aerial tricks, entertained the crowd.

Saturday, November 16

Zion at Papi Steak Saturdays
Guests celebrated the weekend at Papi Steak, where the reggaeton artist Zion made a surprise stop at the Miami Beach restaurant.

Michael Blackson and Afro B at Story Saturdays
Michael Blackson and Afro B shut down Story Saturday night when they took over the club and were spotted living it up onstage.

Orianne and Phil Collins’ Little Dreams Foundation Hosts Fifth-Annual Gala at the Moore Building
Orianne and Phil Collins’ Little Dreams Foundation, which helps children pursue their dreams, celebrated its fifth-annual gala at the historic Moore Building in the Design District November 16.

Locust Projects’ 21st-Anniversary Benefit Dinner
Locust Projects welcomed an intimate gathering of Miami’s top art collectors and patrons for its 21st-anniversary benefit dinner honoring philanthropist and entrepreneur Craig Robins and his role in supporting Locust Projects’ ten-year history in the Miami Design District. The dinner also celebrated artist Trenton Doyle Hancock and his new exhibition.

Culture Club Members Cocktail at ICA Miami
ICA Miami’s Culture Club members received an intimate tour of world-renowned artist Sterling Ruby’s first museum survey and a sneak peek of Yayoi Kusama’s All the Eternal Love I Have for the Pumpkins.

Sunday, November 17

Sunday Tour With the Underline
Friends of the Underline welcomed guests to the penthouse at Rise at Brickell City Centre for a Sunday brunch sponsored by Swire, Indulge magazine, and flavor-infused Fun Wines.

Lil Wayne, Lil Baby, Bow Wow, Miguel, Yo Gotti, Moneybagg Yo, Jermaine Dupri, Rico Love, and Mack Maine at LIV on Sunday
LIV on Sunday brought out all the rappers. Lil Wayne, Lil Baby, Bow Wow, Miguel, Yo Gotti, Moneybagg Yo, Jermaine Dupri, Rico Love, and Mack Maine kept the party alive behind the DJ booth.

Monday, November 18

Rock the Mic at Faena Theater
Rock the Mic at Faena Theater partnered with the Institute of Financial Wellness for the Arts (IFWA) Monday to celebrate Miami’s entertainment industry.

Faena Rose Hosts Exclusive Macaron Master Class With Award-Winning Chef Antonio Bachour
James Beard Award-winning chef Antonio Bachour welcomed Faena Rose members into his Coral Gables kitchen for an intimate, hands-on macaron-making master class.

Tuesday, November 19

Palihouse X Jamie’s Rescue Adoption
Palihouse Miami Beach partnered with Jamie’s Rescue for a puppy adoption event. The event was a huge success: It raised almost a thousand dollars, and all of the puppies and even their mom found forever homes.

Pharrell Williams, David Guetta, Jeff Soffer, Cedric Gervais, and Phil Goldfarb Surprise FIU Students at David Grutman’s FIU Class
David Grutman transformed his world-famous nightclub, LIV, into a classroom for his students enrolled in his seven-week course – the David Grutman Experience: The Class – at Florida International University’s Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management.

Wednesday, November 20

Jamie Foxx at Girls Don’t Cry Wednesdays at Rockwell
Jamie Foxx blamed it on the alcohol last night when he was spotted partying at one of his favorite clubs, Rockwell.