By Jennifer Agress
Snowbirds are coming back, the weather is starting to cool, and the city is gearing up for “The Season” with fun things to do in Miami this month — from a Taylor Swift concert and Ikebana workshops, to glass blowing classes, foodie events, and a one day sanctuary and yoga meditation retreat. Check out our picks below, curated just for you:
Taylor Swift: THE 1989 WORLD TOUR
When: October 27th
Where: American Airlines Arena
Cost: $36.50+
The GRAMMY-winning, beautiful and inspiring ‘girl next door’ herself, Taylor Swift, is coming to Miami for her “The 1989 World Tour.” Bringing her hot dance moves, incredible voice and popular hits — like “Style,” “Shake It Off,” and “Love Story” — with her, Taylor Swift is sure to rock the Magic City like she never has before. To purchase tickets for the event, click here.
Hollywood Hot Glass
When: Whenever You Want
Where: Hollywood Hot Glass
Cost: Private Lessons, $100+
Ready to get creative? Head to Hollywood Hot Glass, one of the largest and most “hands-on” glass studios on the East Coast to learn how to blow your own piece of colorful glass art. Offering everything from private lessons with renowned artists, to free live demonstrations, group sessions, and a gallery of artist-blown pieces to purchase and take home for yourself, Hollywood Hot Glass promises a cool, different and interesting experience sure to bring out the true artist in you. Hollywood Hot Glass is located at One Young Circle, Hollywood, FL 33020.
Taste Paradise: Key Biscayne’s Version of Miami Spice
When: October 9th – 25th
Where: Participating Restaurants
Cost: Casual Dining (Breakfast, $10, Lunch, $15, Dinner, $25) and Fine Dining (Breakfast, $15, Lunch, $20, Dinner, $35)
Coming to the shimmering sands of Key Biscayne for the first time this year, Taste Paradise will bring together some of Key Biscayne’s best restaurants for a worldwide culinary tour . Hosted by the Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center — and featuring top restaurants like Cantina Grill at the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Ayesha Saffron Indian Restaurant, Milanezza, Francesco’s at the Towers, The Golden Hog and more — this two-week event invites locals and tourists alike to enjoy haute breakfast, lunch, dinner and special brunch pre-fixe menus for a reasonable price. For more information about Taste Paradise, visit www.tasteparadisekb.com.
Sanctuary Yoga and Meditation Retreat
When: Sunday, October 11, 9:00 AM to 3 PM
Where: The Palms Hotel & Spa
Cost: $95
Sanctuary is a one day yoga and meditation retreat in nature at The Palms Hotel & Spa. Treat yourself to a mindful oasis with Vanessa Scotto and Amy Dannheim. This one day retreat is said to reawaken your soul with nourishing yoga sessions, guided earth meditations, peaceful time relaxing at The Palms’ lush tropical gardens, pool, and beach, and a healthy and delicious lunch from Essensia Restaurant.
Also included is pool and beach access and 25% off AVEDA spa treatments (reserve in advance). For more information, click here.
IKEBANA at OLLI
When: Tuesday, October 27th, 3 PM
Where: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, University of Miami
Cost: $20 Material Fee
Ikebana is the praised Japanese art of flower arrangement, and at the University of Miami’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), those interested in learning how to do it themselves now have a fun opportunity to do so. Led by Grand Master Mieko Kubota, the President of the Ikebana International Miami Chapter 131, this workshop is perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike. To register for the workshop, call 305-284-6554. Seating is limited to the first 15 people who register.
