Ten Best Things to Do in Miami This Weekend

Loverboy said it best: "Everybody's workin' for the weekend/Everybody wants a new romance/Everybody's goin' off the deep end/Everybody needs a second chance." It's true, y'all. As society, we really are just "workin' for the weekend," clocking it at 9 a.m., punching out at 5 p.m., and counting down the minutes...

By Victor Gonzalez

February 17, 2012

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Loverboy said it best: "Everybody's workin' for the weekend/Everybody wants a new romance/Everybody's goin' off the deep end/Everybody needs a second chance."

It's true, y'all. As society, we really are just "workin' for the weekend," clocking it at 9 a.m., punching out at 5 p.m., and counting down the minutes till the weekend in between. It's especially true in Miami, a city where there's always something to do.

Don't believe us? Just take a look at our weekend guide.

Friday

Destroyio "Fucks Valentine's in the Mouth": Local record label company Destroyio's so damn romantic.
Giselle: In terms of ballet, Giselle ranks among the tops. This Miami City Ballet performance cannot be missed.
Women and the Eternal Feminine and Offerings: The Frost Art Museum loves the ladies.
Cheetah Conservation Documentary Fundraiser: Donate $20 and enjoy complimentary cocktails for an hour and the satisfaction of helping a solid cause.

Saturday

Budweiser One Love Nutrifest: Hippies, yoga, Budweiser and Buddha. Overtown rocks, yo.
Kryptonite Metal Fest 5: Thrash until your face melts.
Coconut Grove Arts Festival: Join Dexter series author Jeffery Lindsay at the Coconut Grove Arts Festival.

Sunday

Miami Heat vs. Orlando Magic: Instate rivals go head-to-head on Sunday
Lincoln Road Farmers Market: From the farm to the table, eat local and eat fresh.
Miami International Boat Show: Boats can be incredibly cost effective... if you use 'em to smuggle drugs.

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