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Here Are the Best Things to Do in Miami This Weekend

Monster Jam, Miami Girls Rock Camp Finale, Are N Bee, and more can't-miss events in Miami this week.
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Monster Jam rolls into Amerant Bank Arena on Saturday. Feld Entertainment photo

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Friday, August 1

Friday Night Yacht at Lincoln's Beard Brewing Co.

Live it up like a yacht captain at Lincoln's Beard Brewing Co. this weekend. Friday Night Yacht returns to the brewery with golden-hour yacht rock jams, beer, and refreshing cocktails. Hosted by Captain Juan Luv, these popular activations have been going strong around town since 2018, with a smooth soundtrack and visuals that will take you back to the swingin' '70s. 8:30 p.m. at Lincoln's Beard Brewing Co., 7360 SW 41st St., Miami; 305-912-7390; lincolnsbeardbrewing.com. Admission is free with RSVP via eventbrite.com.

Saturday, August 2

Monster Jam at Amerant Bank Arena

Get ready for big trucks and wheel-spinning mayhem as Monster Jam rolls its way back to Amerant Bank Arena. Witness monster truck drivers ride, jump, and soar over challenging dirt obstacles inside 12,000-pound vehicles. You'll also mingle with drivers during meet and greets, enjoy truck showcases, and rage at the Monster Jam Pit Party. Noon at Amerant Bank Arena, 1 Panther Pkwy., Sunrise; 954-835-7000; monsterjam.com. Tickets cost $36 to $95 via seatgeek.com.

Miami Girls Rock Camp Grand Finale at the Ground Miami

Rock out to local music created by the next generation of rock stars at the Miami Girls Rock Camp Grand Finale Concert. Ten young bands will debut their original songs at the Ground, amping the audience with their creative works and awe-inspiring performances. No matter how old you are, there is no age restriction to experiencing this inspiring showcase. After the performances, celebrate with a DJ dance party, participate in raffle prizes, get new merch, and more. 6 p.m. at the Ground Miami, 34 NE 11th St. #2, Miami; miamigirlsrockcamp.org. Tickets cost $20 via zeffy.com.
click to enlarge A young girl plays guitar on stage. A sign behind her reads, "Miami Girls Rock Camp"
Discover the next generation of talent at the Miami Girls Rock Camp Grand Finale Concert.
Miami Girls Rock Camp photo
Are N Bee at Playa Wynwood

If you subsist on a steady musical diet of artists like Usher, SZA, and Coco Jones, this Saturday party is made for you. Are N Bee parties are solely soundtracked by R&B, from classic slow jams to current favorites. This week's "No Scrubs" party is throwing it back to the '90s, with most song selections sticking to that decade. You're encouraged to dress for the occasion, so grab a condom and slap it on your left eye. 9 p.m. at Playa Wynwood, 2124 NW First Ct., Miami; 786-632-1426; playawynwood.com. Tickets cost $24 with RSVP via eventbrite.com.

Sunday, August 3

ICA Miami: Musical Mornings

Get pumped for the week with Family Sundays at ICA Miami: Musical Mornings. Inspired by the work of Mildred Thompson and taught by Krystal Millie Valdes, this activation invites children of all abilities to let their voices soar with group singing and sound-making. Workshops are recommended for children ages 7 and under, and families are encouraged to join the fun. 11:30 a.m. at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami, 61 NE 41st St., Miami; 305-901-5272. Admission is free with RSVP via icamiami.org.

Disposable Humanity at O Cinema South Beach

Slamdance Unstoppable: On The Road presents Disposable Humanity, a powerful documentary uncovering the overlooked legacy of Aktion T4, the Nazi program that led to the murder of more than 300,000 disabled people and laid the groundwork for the Holocaust. Twenty-two years in the making by a family of filmmakers with disabilities, the film reclaims erased histories. Also screening is the short film Iron Lung, about a polio survivor navigating a life-or-death crisis. 5 p.m. at O Cinema South Beach, 1130 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Tickets cost $12.50 via o-cinema.org.