Over 100 free events, not to be missed fashion display, wonderful exhibit at the Frost Art Museum,
“Take Care with Peanuts” at the Miami Children’s Museum, and a 100th anniversary concert honoring a Latin music legend, all in more Things to Do in Miami in February (something this week too!).
Fashion lovers take serious note. Fashion icon Iris Apfel’s clothing and accessories are being auctioned online and on display in Miami and Palm Beach thanks to Christie’s. In the exhibit, Unapologetically Iris: The Collection of Iris Apfel find highlights that share her sense of delight in the beautiful and the eccentric, with pieces “priced for established and emerging collectors alike”, from a pink and orange Carolina Herrera dress to her collection of iconic eye glasses and statement costume jewelry.
The collection will be in Miami from January 24th-25th at the Styled by MDD Suite, 151 NE 41st Street, 2nd Floor, Miami Design District, Miami, Florida 33137 and in Palm Beach at The Colony Hotel, 155 Hammon Ave, Palm Beach, FL from January 29th – 31st.
For a list of online auction items, click here.
Celebrate the 100th birthday of the Queen of Salsa, Celia Cruz, at Pinecrest Gardens as part of its Tropical Nights concert series. The first Centennial celebration in South Florida features a live performance by Lucrecia and the Celia Cruz All Stars, bringing the vibrant sounds of 1950s Havana to life with some of Cruz’s most iconic hits in the stunning Banyan Bowl amphitheater. In addition to the concert, visitors can explore a special Celia Cruz Centennial exhibition at the gardens’ Hibiscus Gallery, featuring historical memorabilia—including Cruz’s famous “Cucaracha Dress”—and photographs that offer an intimate look into her life and career.
Exhibition Dates: Now through February 2, 2025, 10 am to 4 pm, included in admission to Pinecrest Gardens, more information here.
Concert Dates: January 31 & February 1 & 2, 2025
Location: Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 Red Road
Tickets: Available now at Pinecrest Gardens.
Here’s another concert from Pinecrest Gardens worth noting:
Pinecrest Gardens Sound Sessions, a new concert series, brings intimate, genre-defying performances to our community. Kicking off this series, The Purple Project celebrates Prince’s legendary music with a fresh twist. Led by Latin Grammy-nominated pianist Martin Bejerano and renowned vocalist Nicole Yarling, this performance reimagines Prince’s iconic hits in a funky jazz fusion style.
Date: February 22, 2025 at 8:30pm
Location: Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 Red Road, Pinecrest FL
Tickets: Available now at pinecrestgardens.org
More Things to Do in Miami in February
An exceptional exhibit is on now at the Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum –Field of Dreams is a solo exhibition featuring new and recent works by African artist Billie Zangewa. Across her body of work, Zangewa creates intricate collages composed of hand-stitched fragments of raw silk. Her use of this material speaks to the transformative nature of the work itself. Silk, as the “leftovers” of the chrysalis process, is a material created through transformation; it’s what remains and is illustrative of Billie Zangewa’s creative process of metamorphosing life’s challenges and complex emotions into art. Both the artist and the material share the process of transformation. The exhibit runs until April 13, 2025. It was funded in part by a grant from the Funding Arts Network. For more information, click here,
Take Care with Peanuts at the Miami Children’s Museum —Miami Children’s Museum announces a partnership with Peanuts Worldwide LLC to create a brand-new traveling hands-on exhibit that will premiere at the Miami Children’s Museum in February 2025 in conjunction with Peanuts 75th Anniversary.
The new experience will pay tribute to the iconic comic strip created by Charles M. Schulz. Based on Peanuts’ global initiative of the same name, which promotes caring for yourself, each other, and the Earth, “Take Care with Peanuts” is a new traveling children’s exhibit designed by the Miami Children’s Museum. This interactive and educational space will live at the museum for six months and promote the values that served as central themes for the comics – friendship, empathy, and self-care.
Each main character will have a dedicated section highlighting their unique interests, values, and personality traits. Kid-sized character displays will be incorporated, complete with featured comic snippets. Additionally, in line with the experience’s message of environmental stewardship, it will use sustainable materials throughout its design to reinforce the importance of caring for our planet.
“We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Peanuts to bring ‘Take Care with Peanuts’ to our beloved museum. This brand-new interactive exhibit is not only a celebration of the timeless and cherished Peanuts comic strip but also a celebration of the values that are fundamental to the development and wellbeing of our children,” said Deborah Spiegelman, CEO of the Miami Children’s Museum. “We will design each section to resonate with the unique personalities and values of the iconic Peanuts characters, providing an interactive space where children can learn, explore, and grow while embracing the importance of taking care of themselves, others, and our precious planet.”
Rounding out the things to do in Miami in February: Over 100 unique experiences across 20+ neighborhoods, and all free, in Miami will star in the second annual Open House Miami (OHMIA). From February 28th to March 2nd, this annual celebration of architecture, culture, and design will offer a unique opportunity to explore the city’s hidden architectural gems and diverse cultural landscape.
Key highlights of OHMIA 2025 include:
- Iconic Site Tours: Visitors can explore the American Airlines Arena, Museum of Graffiti, HipHop Museum, Istituto Marongoni, and the Frost Museum of Science.
- Unique Experiences: A Photo Walking Tour on Collins Avenue led by award-winning designer Laura Paresky Gould and a combo Skateboard, bike and skate Tour through the city’s transformative neighborhoods offer fresh perspectives.
- Hidden Gems: The Kampong, a hidden gem designed by Miami architect Max Strang, will be open to the public as part of the National Tropical Botanical Garden
Free and open to the public, OHMIA 2025 is a special opportunity for locals and visitors alike to discover the city’s architectural and cultural richness. To register, click here.https://www.openhousemia.org/.
Open House Miami was established in 2024, making Greater Miami the fourth U.S.destination,alongside New York, San Diego and Chicago, to join the global Open House Worldwide network. This movement celebrates architecture, design and urbanism by creating opportunities for citizens to engage with and appreciate their city’s-built environment in a way that’s transparent, inclusive and community-focused.
For the latest updates on Open House Miami 2025, visit https://www.openhousemia.org/.
And in case you missed it, here’s a link to an earlier post on things to do in Miami in January and February. Click here.
