by cavalierhotdev | Dec,Thu,2023 | Miami Beach Events
Held During January 2024
The Miami Wine Festival is set to take place in January 2024 and will feature unlimited samples of craft beer, fine wine, top-shelf spirits, champagne, sparkling wine, and amazing food. Additionally, the Miami Brickell Food & Wine Festival on January 27, will offer unlimited samples of beer, wine, and spirits, along with food, live music, and other surprises. Furthermore, the Miami Beer, Wine and Spirits Festival is also scheduled for January 27, and will provide attendees with unlimited samples of fine wines, craft beers, and signature cocktails from over 100 brands, along with offerings from 30 local restaurants.
The Great Gatsby Party
The Great Gatsby Party in Miami during January 12th and 13th at the Alfred I. DuPont Building located at 169 East Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33131. Will feature a variety of entertainment, including live music, aerialists, theatrical acts, dancers, contortionists, showgirls, stilt walkers, and other performers, all of which will contribute to an atmosphere of exuberance and decadence reminiscent of the Roaring Twenties. The event aims to recreate the world of wealth and revelry depicted in “The Great Gatsby” through a combination of music, dance, and theatrical performances, providing an immersive experience for the attendees.
This event of the Miami wine festivals will also feature craft cocktails, fancy bites like caviar and petit fours, and entertainment from aerialists, acrobats, dancers, and musical performances, creating an ambiance that echoes the world of wealth and decadence portrayed in “The Great Gatsby”. The party has a strict mandatory dress code for both men and women, with men invited to attend in black tie and women requested to arrive in authentic flapper fashion. The beverage selection includes cocktails, premium spirits, or Freixenet Cava, and non-alcoholic drinks will also be available. The event is for ages 21 and above, and doors open at 10:00 PM for all ticket holders, with the last entry at 12:30 AM. VIP and Jay Gatsby Table ticket holders receive entry beginning at 9:00 pm.
Seed Food & Wine Week
It is a festival taking place throughout Greater Miami and Miami Beach from January 18 to 21, 2024. This event focuses on plant-based foods and wines. These events offer a great opportunity to explore the diverse culinary scene in Miami. For more information visit seedfoodandwine.com
Beer and Spirit at the Miami Wine Festivals
For all those who find bliss in a smooth drink then the Miami Beer, Wine and Spirits festival is your carnival. It’s reportedly a common sight to see people getting lost while taking in the aromas. You get unlimited samples of bubbly, fine wines. Craft beers and signature cocktails spanning over 100 brands. And as for the food, 30 local restaurants will bring their A game. Past years have had sushi, Peruvian stir-fried beef, wok-tossed noodles and cute hors d’oeuvres to wash the alcohol down. Anywhere you look, bartenders are waving their shakers preparing to serve 20 thirsty attendees in one pour. Glasses are clinking, and people are spontaneously dancing to groovy live music.
This festival is part of the larger two-day Miami Brickell Art Festival. Free admission includes access to the Kid Fest, arts and crafts, Fashion Festival, and The Beat Music Festival. The festival recently underwent a name and venue change from Coral Gables festival. Now its called – the Miami Brickell Beer, Wine and Spirits.
by cavalierhotdev | Dec,Tue,2023 | Miami Beach Events
Zoo Lights
November 24-December 30
Miami in Miami during December offers a whole new light during Zoo Lights, the annual holiday tradition in Miami. Experience when the zoo stays open late with a dazzling array of more than 1 million lights. In these immersive light displays, you’ll experience animal lanterns and festive entertainment. Plus you’ll enjoy seasonal treats, like cookies and hot chocolate. With a 26-foot-tall LED tree, themed nights and the chance to meet Santa, Zoo Lights is a fun-filled holiday treat for the whole family.
Miracle In Miami during December
November 25-December 23
The Miracle in Miami Christmas-themed pop-up bar is back, so if you’re looking for some holiday cheer, make your way to Better Days in Downtown Miami for some over-the-top décor, holiday-inspired cocktails and a fun, festive crowd.
Pretty Woman: The Musical
December 5-10
December is a blockbuster month for the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County in Downtown Miami. Mark your calendar for Pretty Woman, a lively adaptation of the beloved romantic film starring Julia Roberts. Set to an original musical score that includes songs by Grammy Award-winner Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance, the iconic love story is brought to life in a captivating and theatrical way.
Miami Beach Holiday Festival of Lights
Select Fridays & Saturdays, December 1-23
Presented by the Miami Beach Classical Music Festival, the Miami Beach Holiday Festival of Lights is an enchanting, family-friendly celebration of international holiday traditions through projection mapping displays and live music at various locations throughout Miami Beach. Audiences will delight in musical performances in a diverse range of genres and familiar holiday characters, including Santa Claus, The Grinch and Elsa from “Frozen.”
Candlelight: Miami Holiday Special Featuring The Nutcracker
December 15-16
Enjoy a multisensory live musical experience with a holiday candlelight concert at Miami Scottish Rite temple in Downtown Miami, featuring music from “The Nutcracker” and more, all under the glow of candlelight. Enjoy the sounds of a string quartet performing a program of holiday favorites.
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
December 15-24
Immerse yourself in the enchantment of Miami City Ballet’s rendition of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® at the Arsht Center. With Tchaikovsky’s timeless score as the backdrop, captivating set designs and a cast of over 100 dancers, it’s a must-see tradition.
Miami Holiday Season With Ballet Stars
December 29-30
Experience a holiday extravaganza featuring dance luminaries from the world’s top companies. Holiday Season with Ballet Stars at the Arsht showcases a stellar lineup including Natalia Osipova, Ludmila Pagliero, Christine Shevchenko, New York City Ballet and more.
New Year’s Eve At Bayfront Park in Miami
December 31
For an iconic Miami New Year’s celebration, Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami hosts a spectacular party. Fireworks lighting up Biscayne Bay and the Miami skyline. You’ll enjoy cocktails, live entertainment and a champagne toast to ring in 2024. See more ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Miami. If you want to stay in a comfortable and conveniently located hotel, we recommend The Cavalier Beach Hotel in Ocean Drive or the Henrosa Hotel located in Collins Ave.
by cavalierhotdev | Nov,Wed,2023 | Miami Beach Events
December 8 – 10, 2023
Art Basel Miami Beach, said to be North America’s most comprehensive international contemporary art fair, returns for its 21st edition December 8 – 10, 2023. Thousands of art dealers, artists, collectors and art aficionados will enjoy modern and contemporary art. There will be around 277 galleries represented.
The center of the action will be the gleaming Miami Beach Convention Center. The huge Convention Center is divided into sections, the following are the main ones:
- Galleries: This is the main area or section, where top galleries will show major works in all mediums.
- Positions: This is where you’ll find solo exhibitions by 16 emerging international artists.
- Nova: This year, Nova will showcase 22 presentations from 22 galleries.
- Survey: In this sector, 16 galleries will present work created before the year 2000.
- Meridians: Curated by Magalí Arriola, Director of Mexico City’s Museo Tamayo, this year’s Meridians’ projects will be announced soon.
- Kabinett: This sector features curated selections displayed by galleries in a separate section of their booth. 2023 Kabinett selections will be announced soon.
Where to stay during Art Basel Week
It’s never too early to book your accommodations for Art Basel Miami Beach. The most highly anticipated event on the social calendar in Greater Miami & Miami Beach. The ideal hotel will place you in close proximity to the Miami Beach Convention Center where the event is held. Or you might want to be close to your favorite Miami Art Week satellite fairs and all the parties that go along with them. Of course, stylish accommodations and a buzzy scene never hurt. Many hotels even boast their own impressive contemporary art collections as well as exclusive parties and events.
The Cavalier South Beach Hotel is conveniently located on Ocean Drive, with a walking promenade, walking distance from the beach. The Cavalier is recommended for art lovers to stay during Art Basel Miami Beach and Miami Art Week 2023. The beautiful Art Deco Henrosa Hotel located in Collins Ave is also steps away from the beaches.
Art Basel Miami Beach is one of only four Art Basel fairs in the world; the others are in Hong Kong, Paris and the founding fair in Basel, Switzerland. Read about the history of Art Basel.
by cavalierhotdev | Oct,Wed,2023 | Miami Beach Events
Come see and be seen in your Halloween best an Lincoln Road!
The parade of Halloween on Lincoln Road attracts over 50,000 participants each year. The landmark celebration is world famous for its spontaneous parades of the most creative and outrageous costumes. Consequently, for the main event on October 31, Lincoln Road will open its streets to a fun packed night of the ghoulish, glamorous and everything in between. Ghosts and goblins of all ages are invited to enjoy the promenade early in the evening. Enjoy, before it transforms into a vibrant catwalk for costume revelers and visitors later in the night. Guests can choose from a bevy of restaurants, cafes and bars. Another key point is, the outdoor seatings for top-notch views of the Halloween on Lincoln Road promenade. It is decorated with zombies, super-heroes and vampires. Join us for Miami’s largest block party!
Trick-or Treat
Whether you’re looking to show off your most outrageous Halloween costume, planning to trick-or-treat with the kiddos or just want to people watch, head to Lincoln Road Mall. Expect spooktacular sights and sounds. Additionally you will find as well a myriad of restaurants and bars where you can grab a bite or sip a cocktail.
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Trick-or-Treating for Kids
7:00 PM – 1:00 AM (+1 day)
Halloween Block Party
Date, time and location
October 31, 4 pm – November 1, 1 am EDT. Lincoln Road Miami Beach, FL 33139
Have a memorable visit by staying at the Cavalier’s South Beach Art Deco hotel that is located on Ocean Drive in front of the beach.
For reservations call (305) 673 1199.
by cavalierhotdev | Oct,Mon,2023 | Miami Beach Events
October 18 – 21 | 2023
For one week in October, everything seafood is celebrated on South Beach during South Beach Seafood Week and the South Beach Seafood Festival. Firstly, this week marks the perfect way to kick off stone crab season with a lineup of celebrations. These events range from thrilling competitions to glitzy dinners, all culminating in the grand South Beach Seafood Festival.
Seafood lovers, stone crab enthusiasts, and pescatarians, rejoice! Firstly, the South Beach Seafood Week is making a triumphant return from October 18th to 21st, 2023. Secondly, to kick off stone crab season in the heart of South Beach, this culinary showcase brings together some of Greater Miami & Miami Beach’s finest chefs. Make sure to secure your tickets now for each event, and, most importantly, arrive hungry.
Wednesday, October 18: An Evening At Joe’s
The festivities kick off at Miami Beach’s most iconic seafood restaurant, Joe’s Stone Crab, which opened in 1913 as a small seafood counter. Today it’s a glitzy, signature Miami Beach seafood restaurant where stone crabs are the main event (in season from October 1 through May 1) Besides, the rest of the menu is equally beloved. Consequently this week officially begins with An Evening At Joe’s, hosted by Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel. Chef Andre Bienvenue will show off with a five-course menu paired with fine wine and spirits. Certainly, General Manager Brian Johnson will be onsite to teach guests how to crack the perfect claw. Tickets are $500 and are extremely limited. The event starts at 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 19: Crabs, Slabs, & Cabs in Seafood week
Enjoy seafood, meat and wine poolside at this decadent event at the Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel. GOYA’S Crabs, Slabs, & Cabs is an evening showcasing the “best of the best” of Greater Miami & Miami Beach’s food world. Six chefs will present bites celebrating fresh ingredients, putting their own international spin on traditional surf ’n’ turf. Expect expertly paired cabernet sauvignons and rosés with each dish. The $250 ticket price is all-inclusive. The event starts at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, October 20: VIP Chef Showdown in Seafood Week
Also, It’s the Chef Showdown. Several years ago, the Travel Channel named this event the Best Seafood Competition in the USA – and now it’s your chance to take a bite of the fun. Held at Lummus Park, a beachfront park on South Beach, this signature event is presented by GOYA Foods, Tequila Herradura, Cadillac, Celebrity Cruises and official bank partner, City National Bank. Simultaneously, the Chef Showdown features 16 chefs, 8+ culinary battles and one champion. Enjoy tropical cocktails, live entertainment, competitions and, wonderful food. Lastly, guests can taste all 16 of the chefs’ entries. Tickets begin at $160. The event starts at 7 p.m.
Saturday, October 21: Seafood week Festival Main Event
Saturday is South Beach Seafood Week’s signature beachfront festival. Surprisingly, more than 15,000 “seafoodies” enjoy the South Beach Seafood Festival Main Event every year. This family-friendly event takes place at Lummus Park. It is open to the public and offers a lively festival atmosphere with stone crabs, steak and lobster skewers, shrimp tacos, fresh oysters, shrimp cocktail, crab cakes and much more. Many of Greater Miami & Miami Beach’s best-known restaurants set up pop-ups (look for Ella’s Oyster Bar, A Fish Called Avalon, RED South Beach, Pubbelly Sushi and more). Additionally, all can enjoy several bars, multiple dessert cafe’s, DJs and live music. General admission tickets are $60; VIP admission tickets begin at $160. The event starts at noon.
Have a memorable visit by staying at the Cavalier’s South Beach Art Deco hotel that is located on Ocean Drive in front of the beach.For reservations call (305) 673 1199.
