The last time downtown Miami had a multiplex was in 1999, when AMC had an outpost at the Omni Mall. It would take almost 20 years until another one opened. But the movie industry changed substantially in those two decades: With the competition of streaming and the fact that at-home 4K videos and surround sound are accessible to the average consumer, movie theaters have had to get creative. That's where the 17-screen Silverspot Cinema comes in. Instead of offering stale popcorn and sticky floors, the boutique movie chain delivers in-theater dining and cocktails from its restaurant, Trilogy. Tickets range from $14.93 to $17.87 for adults depending upon the time of day. And each ticket includes a reserved fully reclining seat. Silverspot recently debuted its Dolby Atmos Theater, which boasts state-of-the-art audio and video technology. Try re-creating that at home.

Readers' choice: CMX Brickell City Centre

Nestled in the heart of the Design District, the home of the Phantoms is anything but ghoulish. Design and Architecture Senior High, also known as DASH, fosters students' inner artists through concentrations in architecture, industrial design, entertainment tech, fashion, and visual communications. It's a topnotch school that prides itself on innovation. Even spending a few minutes on its website is a revelation — the school features standout student portfolios online each month.

The cycle of gentrification is hard to break: A not-so-hip neighborhood with cheap rent attracts artists. Their galleries increase both the hipness of the neighborhood and demand for its real estate. Before long, the rent is not so cheap anymore, and artists move on to another undiscovered neighborhood. But Locust Projects has not merely survived the development of its surroundings — it's also thriving. One of a dwindling number of Design District galleries, Locust boasts a uniquely experimental process that brings in exciting talent to create one-of-a kind shows in its ever-evolving space. In the past year, the gallery has commissioned and presented work by artists such as Philadelphia's Jennifer Levonian and Eva Wylie and Chicago's Bethany Collins. The gallery has highlighted local talent as well, like the Miami-born Cristine Brache. And though its surroundings have grown fancy and staid, Locust has maintained its alternative, independent spirit. To celebrate its 20th birthday last September, the space staged the exhibit "20/20: Twenty Artists/Twenty Hours," which was exactly what it sounds like: a marathon art show in which 20 artists or collectives presented newly commissioned works, one per hour. As the geographic center of Miami's arts scene continues to shift, Locust's lasting reign over the corner of NW 39th Street and North Miami Avenue is a welcome constant. The gallery's hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

Readers' choice: Avant Gallery

As Art Basel has evolved into a gazillion-dollar money-making affair, much of Miami Art Week has become traditional, less risky, and, well, predictable. But Satellite Art Show consistently brings the weird and the whimsy. Case in point: At last year's edition, the first thing to catch your eye as you entered might have been Snoop Dogg Hot Dogs, a collection of giant inflatable hot dogs in buns with the rapper's face at one end. And there's more to this fair than mere spectacle. Local artists such as Milagros Collective and Sleeper also contributed creative cred to the show, along with 38 exhibitors from across the nation. It's a throwback to the days when doing Basel meant witnessing striking pop-up performance art and an exhibit staged in an abandoned storefront that was probably illegal. As Hyperallergic put it: "Miami Beach's Satellite art fair is not a release from an inundation of art, but perhaps it's a reminder of why you like art in the first place."

When Dwyane Wade finally hung up his Miami Heat jersey and retired from the game earlier this year, it marked the end of an era. But there's one place fans can still go to pay homage to the greatest athlete South Florida has seen in decades (and maybe ever, depending upon whom you ask): Little Havana. There, on a wall of a combination gym and spa, Wade's visage stands out in front of the characteristic backdrop of Miami street artist Disem, who painted the wall to honor the legend before his retirement. The All-Star guard gazes serenely out of the mural, a calm intensity in his eyes. Viewers can recognize the neon pinks and blues of the Heat's new Vice jersey resting on his shoulders. Sure, there have been plenty of homages to Wade in Miami throughout his career. Hell, this isn't even the first or second or third mural with his face on it. But now that Wade has left Miami with a ton of goodwill, a helping of nostalgia, and a number-three-size hole in its heart, this one might be the last.

Whether it's in murals, sculptures, zines, installations, or even clothing, Jessy Nite's colorful, uplifting art is everywhere in Miami. She's prolific these days, with commissions from Nike on Lincoln Road, Facebook's Miami offices, Soho Beach House, and others — not to mention an Instagram account that gives viewers a fun peek at her daily works-in-process and artsy adventures. Her latest big commission is the massive, permanent Stay Gold installation outside the famous Robert Is Here produce stand in Homestead, which Nite completed earlier this year in partnership with the O, Miami Poetry Festival.

Of the many street artists and muralists working in Miami — and there are legion — only one has created work that's synonymous with Little Haiti: Serge Toussaint. Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, in 1963, Toussaint moved to the States when he was 12 and found his way to South Florida in 1994. Soon he was painting for local shops, adding style and color to text-based signs and shop windows. From that practice grew a career as an artist. And though Toussaint's work can be found across South Florida, Little Haiti is the epicenter. His depictions of Haitian cultural figures — everyone from centuries-old political leaders to modern-day dancer Ajhanou Uneek — are a reminder of the neighborhood's unique and vibrant culture. That's become more essential in recent years, as gentrification threatens to disrupt Little Haiti residents' way of life. Toussaint has responded to that threat by adding the phrase "Welcome to Little Haiti" to many of his works, naming his home as a way of protecting it.

Scrolling through Instagram can be depressingly corporate these days. Your favorite meme account is secretly sponsored, the influencer you follow is shilling a teeth-whitening system for the umpteenth time, and your high-school acquaintance wastes no opportunity to tell you about the life-changing multilevel marketing company she's joined. Enter Danny Brito: On Instagram, the Miami-based artist shows his colorful, ultra-relatable art prints, stickers, candles, and pins. But Brito's grid is also filled with pictures of his bright, plant-filled home, adorable pugs, and quirky illustrations. His posts are sweet, comforting, and always earnest — a delightful respite in an otherwise anxiety-inducing feed.

Looking for a royalty-free photo of a South Florida hot spot? Phillip Pessar is your guy. Whether you're hunting down a picture of the newest Shake Shack, a construction site downtown, or your local Metrorail station, his Flickr feed is almost guaranteed to have it. For more than a decade, the 62-year-old photographer has been documenting the Magic City and its multiple suburbs in all their splendor — but mostly in their mediocrity. Pessar's goal is to document the changing city as it undergoes development and gentrification. Next time you spot a photo of a building in Miami, check the credit — once you know Pessar's name, you'll start seeing his work everywhere.

By its very nature, being a reporter means having adversarial working relationships with at least a handful of government spokespeople and flaky PR reps. But not all flacks are created equal. As a former TV news reporter, Juan Diasgranados — a public affairs manager for Miami-Dade Corrections & Rehabilitation — understands the demands of journalists' deadlines and acts accordingly. And he doesn't stop at simply responding to questions. Diasgranados is continually pitching story ideas, such as telling reporters about an effort by correctional officers to bring hot meals to unpaid prison guards during the federal government's shutdown in January. Most important, Diasgranados is friendly, frank, and fast — everything a flack should be.