The weekend completely crept up on us this week.

But Matisyahu is in town, so that makes the surprise and lack of plans all worth it.

Have you read our interview with him this week? It's all about losing his beard and reclaiming himself and going naked for acoustic and musical value.

Oh, and also how much he loves our lovely state.

You see, rarely will a man admit his love for a place without the expectation that he won't end up on our Weekend Guide.

We heard your love, Matisyahu. We love you back.

Friday

Yonder Mountain String Band: They sound exactly like you think they sound. But that's why we love them.

Sky Blu: If all else fails, you could always just pop bottles.

Animate! Miami: Those kids that we thought we weird in high school? Yea, well, they're awesome now and we're not.

Miami International Art Fair: For those with Art Basel withdrawal symptoms.

Art Deco Weekend: Old Miami meets new Miami meets a parade and shirtless firemen.

Saturday

Miami Beer Festival: Fifty breweries under one retractable roof!

Pink Martini: A mini-orschestra with a wide-eyed mission.

Matisyahu: For the longest time, we thought his name was "Modest Yahoo."

Sunday

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