Hurricane Irma Arts Event Cancellations and Venue Closings

As Hurricane Irma inches closer to South Florida, the entire region is at risk — and that includes its cultural venues and events planned for the coming days. Many venues and event planners will follow the lead of Miami-Dade County when it comes to staying open. Here’s what we know…

The Best Things to Do in Miami This Week

As Hurricane Irma approaches, many of these events may be canceled or rescheduled. We will update this post as cancellations are announced. Thursday Thanks to rappers like Kodak Black and Zoey Dollaz, Haitian-Americans are more prevalent than ever in popular American culture. But what about les beaux arts? The Museum…

Kendrick Lamar Gave the Concert of the Year at AAA

Tonight in Miami, Kendrick Lamar gave a performance that was, in a word, humbling. With its thrilling special effects, high-wire stunts, and the raw star power of the greatest living rapper, the final stop on the DAMN. Tour at American Airlines Arena was wilder and more grandiose than any show…

The Best Free Events in Miami This Week

OK, folks: It’s last week of August. The worst month of the year is almost over. Soon we’ll be able to go outside without overheating, getting a third-degree sunburn, or drowning in sweat. Sure, the weather will still be hot — it always is in Miami — but at least it won’t be “I might die if I’m not indoors” hot. That’s something worth celebrating, perhaps with these wonderful free events, including concerts, minifestivals, listening parties, and even a bookstore opening.

Wynwood Fear Factory 2017 Lineup: DJ Snake, Wiz Khalifa, Porter Robinson, and Others

Yes, we’re still in the depths of another record-hot Miami summer, but it’s never too early to think about fall, especially when it comes to Halloween. Even if you haven’t even begun to consider a costume idea or weighed your party options, the folks at Diskolab are here to give you something to do the weekend ahead of All Saints’ Day: It’s Wynwood Fear Factory, y’all.

Kodak Black Scores MTV VMA Nomination for Best New Artist

Well, Kodak, it turns out they do like to see you winning. Pompano Beach rapper Kodak Black has been nominated for Best New Artist at the MTV Video Music Awards. He’s facing off against fellow MC Young M.A, R&B singers SZA and Khalid, and Miley Cyrus’ sister Noah for the coveted prize.