The Ten Best Things To Do This Weekend in Miami

Take a deep breath. Not only is the work week almost done, but that inhale wasn't one big gulp of gross humidity. Summer is officially gone in Miami, and that means a lot less heat, a little less rain, and actually enjoying the journey to all the fun stuff there...

By Shelly Davidov

October 3, 2014

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Take a deep breath. Not only is the work week almost done, but that inhale wasn't one big gulp of gross humidity. Summer is officially gone in Miami, and that means a lot less heat, a little less rain, and actually enjoying the journey to all the fun stuff there is to do.

Concerts, beer, and pumpkins await. It may not be a typical autumn weekend here, but by God it's gonna be a great one.

Friday

Marc Anthony at American Airlines Arena: Miami's favorite song man returns. Lock up your wives.
Green Beauty Night Out at The Archive: Treat yo self to a mini mani and spa treatment -- all organic.

First Friday Downtown Arts Night: Stroll through McCormick Place's selection of over 25 artists' work.

Saturday

Octoberfest at Marlins Park: Germany-meets-America in beer-soaked, baseball bliss.
GZA at The Stage: GZA the Genius droppin' knowledge with his rhymes since Wu-Tang's start.

Fading Formats Swap Meet at Gramps: Take home Otto Von Schirach's old VHS tapes, pick up some vinyl from Romulo Del Castillo, or sell your own obsolete keepsakes.
"Red Light District" at Mansion: A themed party that promises burlesque dancers in giant cocktail glasses, a rotating bed on the dance floor, and complimentary Eyes Wide Shut-style masks. Mansion, you ain't subtle, but you sexy.

Sunday

Chvrches at The Fillmore: Dance to some synthpop from the Scottish trio.
Peter Frampton at Hard Rock Live: Get your face shredded by the guitar legend.

Coconut Grove Pumpkin Patch Festival at Peacock Park: Admit it, you could use some wholesome fall fun. And probably the pumpkin-inspired noms to nurse that Saturday night hangover.

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