Music makes everything better. And adding ambient tunes to the clamoring cacophony of downtown might just lower the stress levels of countless Miamians teetering on the brink. That’s the idea behind Sound Garden, an outdoor music lounge planned for Bayfront Park as part of the Miami Foundation’s Public Space Challenge…
Any Miamian who was out of diapers by the early ’90s took a turn around the rink at Hot Wheels, the city’s infamous roller skating palace and adolescent pick-up joint. Even DJ Irie used to man its turntables. And thanks to the Miami Foundation’s Public Space Challenge winner Marcos Macias,…
Skaters haven’t always been embraced by city officials, much less considered a positive influence on the community. Remember the early ’00s and that spate of skater stereotypes? Yeah, that. But thanks to Nick Katz and his efforts with Skate Free, skate enthusiasts are starting to get the attention of Miami…
Film aficionados usually have to wait months between their favorite festivals, so they end up feeding their craving for indie cinematography by binge-watching Wes Anderson and creeping Sundance previews. But the Miami Short Film Festival looks out for its friends with a monthly screening, so you can get your film…
In parts of Wynwood, residents face what’s known as a “food desert,” meaning an area where affordable, nutritious food is difficult to obtain. As the neighborhood’s rapidly gentrifies, few solutions have been offered to this very real problem. But the Wynwood Green & Art Market at Bakehouse Art Complex will…
From hurtling down from trees, to being sold for big bucks on the auction block, to making their way into entr�es all over town, mangoes are so hot right now. Miami is in the midst of its annual mango mania, and what’s not to love about it? For those who…
If you’re sick of eating, seeing, hearing about, and, uh, reading about mangoes, just remember there are plenty of folks who’d love to have mango overload as their First-World problem. Actually, there are plenty of people in our own backyard who’d be grateful for a food surplus of any kind…
Last month’s announcement that Choices Cafe’s Brickell location is closing has left plant eaters across South Florida crying into their quinoa. But it’s not all sad-face emojis. The vegan eatery is planning a celebratory sendoff. Fans and friends will gather Saturday, July 26, to say so long to three years…
The summer slump is upon us. It’s hot, it’s wet — but without any of the fun that usually goes along with those two terms. If you’re without an escape to a more hospitable climate, we can commiserate. The Jersey Shore sounds pretty appealing right about now, GTL and all…
On a steamy July day, nothing says summer vacation like an impossibly creamy chocolate milkshake. Like a mouthful of memories, these rich, icy treats are the stuff our childhood dreams were made of. Thanks to Alton Road’s Milk Gone Nuts, Miamians can opt into this summer throwback, no dairy necessary…
Waiting on a concrete platform for a steel box to whisk you off to work is a less-than-stimulating way to start your morning. And this is Miami, not Manhattan, so good luck finding a street musician, magician, or Human of New York to keep you entertained. But Daniel Caballero, one…
National Ice Cream Month (July, if you were wondering) can leave vegans feeling a little left out. Sure, we can snag a box of Tofutti or a pint of Rice Dream at the supermarket, but getting anyone to serve us a scoop or mix us up a shake? Dream on…
In Miami, the capital of Latin America, honoring the independence of any nation south of Key West is arguably more relevant than that whole Fourth of July thing. So the Colombian Independence Festival, South Florida’s largest Latin American festival, is truly a party made for Miami. This annual shindig honors…
If your vegan cooking skills are limited to tossing salads and pouring soy milk on cereal, it’s time to step things up a notch. You’re a grown ass person with fully functional motor skills — surely you’re capable of more. Luckily, VeganAroma, the cozy little vegan eatery on SW Eighth…
If you ever wanted to unleash your inner Van Gogh (while keeping sanity and ears intact), but felt a little self-conscious about picking up a paintbrush, So You Think You Can Paint might be your ticket to an artistic awakening. Basically, it’s a free-for-all paint party in Wynwood, and everyone…
Wellness may be the buzzword of the decade, but for countless women facing stressful gigs, crying kids, and chaotic households, the term is more fantasy than reality. But VowTo, headquarted in Wynwood’s LIght Box at Goldman Warehouse, is looking to change all that. Through its 12-week online, in-person, and snail…
If you’re into mangoes, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden’s annual International Mango Festival is kind of a big deal. This ode to the fleshy tropical fruit is mango-mania for the general public, but the Grower’s Summit portion of the affair is exponentially more intense. The pre-festival summit brings mango growers from…
Hopefully, three days of mourning has pulled you out of your LeBron-induced depression. Breakups hurt. Nobody likes to be dumped, least of all a hot POA like MIA. But, splitsville it is. So to keep your mind off this parting of the ways, here’s some free stuff to occupy you…
If you’re looking for someone to kick your ass, no one’s more qualified than a Navy SEAL. The military’s most elite team of badasses, these dudes don’t mess around — not even when it comes to their recreational activities. In keeping with their reputation, a team of former SEALs are…
Picture this green-living dream: A marketplace where Miamians can buy locally grown produce and bulk goods, then carry them home in reusable containers; a kitchen where locals can learn to cook healthy, vegan meals for themselves and their families; a lush community garden where people can donate time in exchange…
Nothing says Miami in July like the cloyingly sweet scent of mangoes split open and sizzling like pancakes on hot pavement. It’s high season for these sunset-hued fruits, but there’s more to the Magic City’s unofficial edible than the sticky mess in your driveway. And the famous International Mango Festival…
Forget San Francisco or Portland. Thanks to Colony1, Miami might be the next sustainable Shangri-La. In the works in Wynwood is a community classroom, vegan kitchen, urban garden, bulk food store, and multifaceted facility, thanks to environmental pioneers Nando and Blair Jaramillo and their organization, the Art of Cultural Evolution…
