Daily temps may not give any indication that it's fall in Miami but the local event calendar sure looks like the seasons have changed.
Autumn is when Miamans can look forward to days and nights spent outdoors. It's when the rest of the country flees icy weather to party down in our tropical clime. And our fair city has some stellar events in the coming months to keep both locals and visitors entertained.
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There's of course Art Basel Miami Beach and the all the surrounding cultural runoff that fuels satellite art fairs, hipster parties, and A-list concerts like Kanye and Alabama Shakes.
But even before the Swiss art fair comes to town in December, there are fascinating film festivals, culinary extravaganzas, Icelandic rock, and even a why-the-hell-not bed race.
Here are some amazing things to do this fall in Miami:
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Sigur Rós
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October 9, 7 p.m. Klipsch Amphitheater at Bayfront Park, Tickets: $40.50, $62.50
See the Icelandic band's tour trailer here.
See the Icelandic band's tour trailer here.
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Seafood Festivals
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Hess Select South Beach Seafood Festival
October 17 - 19, Lummus Park, Tickets: $25 general admission, $150 VIP
Coconut Grove Seafood Festival
Oct. 20, 11 a.m., Peacock Park, Tickets: $10 to $30
October 17 - 19, Lummus Park, Tickets: $25 general admission, $150 VIP
Coconut Grove Seafood Festival
Oct. 20, 11 a.m., Peacock Park, Tickets: $10 to $30
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Hernan Bas: A Queer and Curious Cabinet
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Nov. 2 - Feb. 23, Bass Museum of Art, Admission: $6 or $8
As part of the museum's "Time" exhibit, Miami native artist Hernan Bas will present "A Queer and Curious Cabinet," described as an installation revealing the "unexpected links between objects, illustrating the emotional significance and meaning inherent to each piece."Bas's 'Ocean's Symphony 2007' piece for Art Basel 2007 is pictured above.
As part of the museum's "Time" exhibit, Miami native artist Hernan Bas will present "A Queer and Curious Cabinet," described as an installation revealing the "unexpected links between objects, illustrating the emotional significance and meaning inherent to each piece."Bas's 'Ocean's Symphony 2007' piece for Art Basel 2007 is pictured above.
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The Great Grove Bed Race
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Nov. 3, 1 p.m., Bayshore Drive, Free
Furthering the Grove's reputation as Miami's little pocket of weird is the annual Great Grove Bed Race, in which five-person teams push homemade cots, cribs, and cradles down the neighborhood's main drag.
Furthering the Grove's reputation as Miami's little pocket of weird is the annual Great Grove Bed Race, in which five-person teams push homemade cots, cribs, and cradles down the neighborhood's main drag.
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Drake
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Nov. 5, 7 p.m., AmericanAirlines Arena, Tickets: $64.15 - $116.90
Canadian rapper Drake's Would You A Like Tour tour stops at the AAA, where he'll perform tracks off his latest album, "Nothing Was The Same."
Canadian rapper Drake's Would You A Like Tour tour stops at the AAA, where he'll perform tracks off his latest album, "Nothing Was The Same."
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Miami Short Film Festival
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Nov. 8 - 15, Theaters Vary, Tickets Vary
This year, MSFF features the "Amelia"-esque "Efimera" out of Spain as well short films set in Miami like "Right To Wynwood."
This year, MSFF features the "Amelia"-esque "Efimera" out of Spain as well short films set in Miami like "Right To Wynwood."
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Friends Of Nature Festival
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Nov. 9 and 10, Virginia Key Beach Park, Tickets: $65 to $300
Catch "The Daily Show" comedian Wyatt Cenac and band Easy Star All Stars at this two-day festival of comedy and music benefitting Oceanic Preservation Society.
Catch "The Daily Show" comedian Wyatt Cenac and band Easy Star All Stars at this two-day festival of comedy and music benefitting Oceanic Preservation Society.
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LuckyRice
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Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m., The Raleigh Hotel, Tickets: $88 general admission, $125 VIP
For the second year, LuckyRice returns to Miami with hosts Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto and our own Michael Schwartz. Restaurants Michael Schwartz, Khong River House, Juvia, The Setai Grill, Hakkasan, and Katsuya will present Asian-inspired treats, including authentic night market street food.
For the second year, LuckyRice returns to Miami with hosts Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto and our own Michael Schwartz. Restaurants Michael Schwartz, Khong River House, Juvia, The Setai Grill, Hakkasan, and Katsuya will present Asian-inspired treats, including authentic night market street food.
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Miami Book Fair International
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Nov. 18 - 24, Miami Dade College, Tickets vary
Check out the 2013 author line-up here. Past authors have included Patti Smith, George Bush, and Jonathan Franzen.
Check out the 2013 author line-up here. Past authors have included Patti Smith, George Bush, and Jonathan Franzen.
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Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
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Nov. 24, 7:30 p.m. AmericanAirlines Arena, Tickets: $40 to $60
Catch rapper Macklemore and producer Ryan Lewis at the AAA for hits like "Thrift Shop" and "Can't Hold Us."
Catch rapper Macklemore and producer Ryan Lewis at the AAA for hits like "Thrift Shop" and "Can't Hold Us."
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The Book Of Mormon
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Nov. 26 - Dec. 22, Broward Center, Tickets: $52.51 to $182.31
The crazy popular "The Book of Mormon," by the "South Park" writers makes a stop in South Florida.
The crazy popular "The Book of Mormon," by the "South Park" writers makes a stop in South Florida.
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Kanye West
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Nov. 29, 8 p.m., AmericanAirlines Arena, Tickets: $54.05 to $ 222.45
Kanye brings his Yeezus Tour with Kendrick Lamar to Miami's AAA.
Kanye brings his Yeezus Tour with Kendrick Lamar to Miami's AAA.
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Art Basel Miami Beach
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Dec. 5 - 8, Miami Beach Convention Center, Tickets vary
Possibly the most most popular event each year in Miami, Art Basel sweeps international contemporary art into the Miami Beach Convention Center while the rest of the city and mainland erupts in satellite fairs and parties. Always a good time.
Possibly the most most popular event each year in Miami, Art Basel sweeps international contemporary art into the Miami Beach Convention Center while the rest of the city and mainland erupts in satellite fairs and parties. Always a good time.
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Tracey Emin: Angel Without You
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Dec. 4 - March 9, Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami, Admission: $3, $5
With an opening timed with Art Basel Miami Beach, British artist Tracey Emin presents an "unprecedented exploration of her neon sculptures—a medium that is not only appropriate to the neon-rich cityscape of South Florida, but has its origins in Emin’s hometown as captured in the film Why I Never Became a Dancer.”
With an opening timed with Art Basel Miami Beach, British artist Tracey Emin presents an "unprecedented exploration of her neon sculptures—a medium that is not only appropriate to the neon-rich cityscape of South Florida, but has its origins in Emin’s hometown as captured in the film Why I Never Became a Dancer.”
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Alabama Shakes
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Dec. 4, 8 p.m., The Fillmore Miami Beach, Tickets: $36.50 to $45
Hailing from Athens, Ala., Alabama Shakes' 2012 "Hold On" was nominated for a Grammy. They perform in Miami Beach amongst the frenzied schedule of Art Basel Miami Beach.
Hailing from Athens, Ala., Alabama Shakes' 2012 "Hold On" was nominated for a Grammy. They perform in Miami Beach amongst the frenzied schedule of Art Basel Miami Beach.