By Yours Truly and Jan Engoren
Things to do in Miami March 2023 are almost too much to keep up with in this, the peak season in Miami, so this is in two parts. We have eleven choice picks of events and happenings, everything from art, movies and fashion to a decorator showcase, leading garden tour, tennis open and more. See our list below and whatever you choose, have fun!
Miami Open
Tennis is back in Miami! The world’s top-ranked tennis pros will hold court at Hard Rock Stadium from March 19 – April 2, 2023, for the Miami Open presented by Itaú. The two-week tennis tournament in Miami Gardens draws a devoted crowd from around the world. For more information, click here.
The Kips Bay Decorator Show House
The Kips Bay Decorator Show House, a season staple in New York City since 1973, is now in its sixth season in Palm Beach. Sitting directly on the Intracoastal Waterway, at 3240 North Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach’s Northshore neighborhood, the Mediterranean-style home, built in 2007, highlights the design work of 21 interior designers and architects. Open to the public through Mar. 19, the event raises money for Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club and Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County. Each year more than15,000 visitors pass through the designer front door.
Local South Florida designers include Amanda Lindroth’s “The Great Room,” inspired by the Palazzo Brandolini in Venice, Billy Ceglia of Billy Ceglia Designs who created a loggia inspired by “all things Palm Beach,” using Brown Jordan’s Calcutta collection of monochromatic white lounges and Miami’s own Errez Design, husband and wife design duo, Ruben and Katie Gutierriez, whose vibrant and cozy Welcome Bar is an homage to Henry Flagler and the Gilded Age.
Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach, 3240 N Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach 33407
Through March 19th,10AM – 4PM
General Admission $40 – Virtual Tours available for $20; No entry 1/2 hour before closing)
Visit kipsbaydecoratorshowhouse.org
Museum of Contemporary Art
The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in North Miami has some one off neat activities this month worth putting on your list, adding to their museum exhibits.
Activities include:
MOCA Makers: Printmaking workshop with Vinicius De Oliveira | Saturday, March 11, 1 – 3 p.m.
MOCA Makers are a series of adult art workshops, which bring an opportunity for the public to work with and learn from local artists. This March, study printmaking with artist and educator Vinicius De Oliveira.
Other topics include figure drawing and portrait painting. Art packs are available for purchase from the MOCA Shop.
Cost: Free
For more information, please visit: https://111401.blackbaudhosting.com/111401/MOCA-Makers-11Mar2023
Impromptu: A Miami City Ballet Pop Up Performance| Friday, March 24
As a way of saying thank you to the communities that have supported Miami City Ballet throughout the years, the company is offering free pop-up performances.
On March 24 from 7-8 p.m., join MOCA on the Plaza for a special performance by Miami City Ballet’s dancers as part of “Impromptu: A Miami City Ballet Pop-Up Performance Series.”
Cost: Free
For more information, please visit: https://tickets.miamicityballet.org/2723/2693
Jazz at MOCA Featuring Milushka| Friday, March 31
“Jazz at MOCA” is MOCA’s free outdoor concert series on the last Friday of every month. On Friday, March 31, MOCA presents singer-songwriter Milushka. Milushka, 24, began her career during the COVID-19 pandemic and has gone on to collaborate with other artists.
In 2020 she taught herself how to DJ and began performing via live streams and local clubs. in the electronic dance music realm. In September, she launched her solo career with the release of her first single, “Loba,” via local imprint Tigre Den.
Seating for Jazz at MOCA starts at 7 p.m. and the performance starts at 8 p.m.
Cost: Jazz at MOCA is free and open to the public. The gallery is open from 7-10 p.m. with museum admission. Admission to the museum is $10. Admission for students, seniors, and visitors identifying as disabled is $5. Admission is free for MOCA members, children under 12, North Miami residents, city employees, veterans, and caregivers accompanying people who are disabled.
RSVP: For more information, please visit:
https://111401.blackbaudhosting.com/111401/Jazz-at-MOCA-Featuring-Milushka
Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami (MOCA) is located at 770 NE 125th Street, Miami, Florida 33161. Visit mocanomi.org.
And while you’re in the neighborhood check out some of the antique shops that are on 125th Street, curated.art, and also the CAMP Gallery. It has a work I would have bought had I not been redoing my kitchen. The CAMP specializes in art advisory and contemporary art with a focus on emerging and mid-career artists working in: installation, painting, photography, sculpture, textiles, and video art with a specific direction of both self and worldly reflection. They often feature works by artists from FAMA, the Fiber Artists -Miami Association which I have a soft spot for as my mother was a fiber artist.
The latest exhibition, Looking At You Looking At Me, features Miami-based artists Laetitia Adam-Rabel, Silvana Soriano, and introducing Analea Adam-Rabel. I really liked the work of Brazilian artist Soriana who incorporates textiles in her painting. The exhibit runs until March 27.
Fleurs de Villes VOYAGE at Bal Harbour Shops and The Ritz Carlton ,Bal Harbour
Spring has sprung at the Bal Harbour Shops with one-of-a-kind exhibition, Fleurs de Villes VOYAGE, a magically immersive floral art exhibition.
Celebrating Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, the exhibit boasts over 15 fresh floral installations, including signature floral mannequins inspired by stories from around the globe, created by some of Miami’s best florists.
The 10-day cultural event takes over The Shops’ open-air oasis with 28 fresh, luxurious, floral installations – from storefronts like Zimmerman to restaurants such as Makoto and Le Zoo to The Ritz Carlton and The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resorts.
The lush display at The Ritz-Carlton will be accompanied by additional offerings, including Casablanca-inspired cocktails and botanical-themed dining options at Artisan Beach House. The Exhale Spa will have Moroccan oil-based spa treatments and complimentary yoga classes with floral aromatherapy from the House of Krigler’s Voyage au Paradis 56 scented candles.
Taking its inspiration from diverse global destinations from Venice to Japan, VOYAGE honors the iconic Casablanca duo Ingrid Bergman and Humphrey Bogart and their desire to explore other cultures. Bergman will be displayed in the lobby at The Ritz-Carlton, Bal Harbour and Bogart will be showcased at Bal Harbour Shops.
The event runs March 3 – to 12. The Bal Harbour Shops are located at 9700 Collins Avenue, Miami, Florida 33154. Tel: (305) 455-5400. To learn more about the hotel’s offerings visit https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/miami/bal-harbour. The Ritz-Carlton, Bal Harbour is located at 10295 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour, FL 33139.
For more information visit www.fleursdevilles.com.
Miami Dade College’s 40th Annual Miami Film Festival
Miami Dade College’s Miami Film Festival, the preeminent film festival showcasing Ibero-American cinema in the U.S., is back for its 40th year showcasing over 140 feature narratives, documentaries and short films from more than 30 countries. The 10-day festival has opened with “Somewhere in Queens,” directed by comedian and actor Ray Romano, and closes with Stephen Frears’ “The Lost King.” In addition to movie screenings, Miami Film Festival is also known for its parties, workshops, masterclasses, and industry happy hours. Individual tickets for Festival screenings range from $10-$30. The festival runs now to March-12. All other events vary in pricing. Visit miamifilmfestival.com or call 305-237-FILM (3456).
Miami Beach Botanical Garden Tour
Miami Beach Botanical Garden presents its 21st Annual Miami Beach Garden Tour on Saturday, March 11 from 10am-3pm. From mansions with lush tropical settings to bungalows with native plantings and elegant rooftops to fun condo courtyards, come explore the variety of Miami gardens.
The festivities begin with a pre-tour Happy Hour on Friday, March 10 from 6pm-8pm. Guests will enjoy light bites courtesy of Bill Hansen Catering, tropical inspired cocktails, a preview of the Miami Beach Garden Club flower show, and silent auction items with “buy now” pricing.
On Saturday, ticketholders will pick up their guides and wristbands and are free to travel at their own pace to each location. After the Tour, all are invited back to the Garden for fun activities including the Club’s annual flower show, “Birds of a Feather Flock Together”, where voting takes place for the “people’s choice award.” Light bites will be available for purchase and wristband holders enjoy complimentary Sangria. Friday Preview & Saturday Tour: $75 Saturday-Only Tour:
Non-members $50 • Members $40 Tickets are available on Eventbrite.
St. Patrick’s Day Street Festival
Finishing out Things to do In Miami March 2023 — What would March be without a St. Patty’s Day fest?
On Friday, March 17th, JohnMartin’s Irish Pub & Eatery hosts the 30th St. Patrick’s Day Street Festival on Miracle Mile in Coral Gables. Indulge in some good Irish fun, food and drinks, including Guinness and other beers, live bands, entertainment, bar stations, games, and more. The festival will offer Irish fan-favorites such as the Bangers & Mash, Guinness Beer Burgers, JohnMartin’s Signature Wings with Irish BBQ, and Mini Pork Osso Bucco. An all-day drink special includes a free Harp Lager with the purchase of any Irish Whiskey shot.
Free to attend, guests will be able to RSVP for a complimentary shot glass bead necklace upon arrival.
To RSVP, click here. For more information about JohnMartin’s, visit www.johnmartinsmiami.com.
