A Trippy Festival of Sex Positivity Lands in Miami

Three years ago, at a branding retreat in Ibiza, a group of friends made up fake yoga classes with mantras like “breathe into your cosmic cunt” and “turn your titties toward the sun.” Those words, and their laughter, sparked an idea in yoga teacher, body worker, artist, puppeteer, and world…

Miami Light Project’s Here & Now Shines a Spotlight on Miami Artists

The Miami Light Project’s latest incarnation of its annual Here and Now festival is much more than a group of artists simply gathering onstage to entertain and challenge the audience. Rather, it’s an original, ongoing opportunity for creative minds to shine, which accurately sums up the program’s mission. “We saw…

The Best Things to Do in Miami This Week

Thursday Connan Mockasin is truly a man of the world. He was born in New Zealand. He’s lived in London and Los Angeles. He resides in Tokyo. And he’s coming to the 305 this Thursday. Spacey at its core, his music often nods to psychedelia, pop, rock ‘n’ roll, and…

The Best Mother’s Day 2019 Activities in Miami

Mother’s Day falls during that magical time of year when the weather in Miami is still pleasantly warm. Check out this list of activities to enjoy with your mom and celebrate your love for each other while making new lasting memories.

Florida Man Card Game Riffs on the Sunshine State’s Biggest Meme

“Florida Man Arrested for Battery by Pizza.” “Florida Man Uses Wife’s Head as Mop.” “Florida Man on Flakka Thinks He’s Possessed, Strips Naked, Disrupts Traffic on I-95.” No one knows Florida Man better than New Times. We’ve been the experts on that mythical poor-decision-maker and violator of both God’s and man’s…

Cinco de Mayo 2019 Miami Party Guide

Check out the calendar. It’s almost the May 5, AKA Cinco de Mayo. The Mexican holiday was not meant to merely celebrate fake mustaches, extra-large sombreros, and lots and lots of tequila. Cinco de Mayo was originally intended to commemorate an underdog Mexican army’s victory over the French forces in 1862. But a love for Mexican culture has given the fifth day of May a life of its own.

Eyes on Miami: Gucci Mane, Flo Rida, Chuckie, and Others

It’s not easy having eyes all over the scene, being around to take in all the wild visuals at all the worthwhile places in the city. There are, however, those parties and gallery openings where a fortunate photographer can point and shoot. Every week, in collaboration with World Red Eye,…

The 20 Best Rainy-Day Activities in Miami

Let’s face it: One of the best reasons to live in Miami is the sunshine. It just makes us feel good, dammit. So when hurricane season hits and gray skies start rolling through, we begin to start wondering what in hell we’re supposed to do with ourselves when we can’t…

The Peanut App Is Like Bumble for Moms

Finding good mom friends is kind of like dating. That’s the idea Michelle Kennedy had in mind when she founded Peanut, an app for moms to connect with other moms. Peanut has organized a series of events in Miami this month. “We launched two years ago and the concept came…

The Best Things to Do in Miami This Week

Thursday Calling all Fab Four fans: Beatles on the Beach is taking over Delray Beach for four glorious days to honor the greatest band of all time. Throughout the fest, you can enjoy some of the best Beatles tribute bands on Planet Earth, including Beat & Shout, Liverpool Live, and…

The Ten Best Wedding Venues in Miami

Finding the perfect venue to suit your big day is the key to a fun affair for all. Whether you’re looking for a special place for your ceremony or a cool location to throw a reception after you say your I-do’s, this list includes Miami’s grandest, most beautiful, and unique wedding venues.