JANUARY 15th–17th, 2027
(MLK Weekend)
Join us for a sketch demo session using materials for outdoor sketching. Meeting point is in front of the Art Deco Museum and Welcome Center (1001 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139) or the Urban Sketchers designated tent. People of all ages and all drawing levels and skills are welcome. A Sketchwalk is an interactive […]
Get a taster of Collegiate Shag and Balboa steps with International Champions Minn Vo & Karolina Chrapkova! No partner required! ABOUT YOUR TEACHERS MINN VO KAROLINA CHRAPKOVA ABOUT THE DANCE STYLES Collegiate Shag (or "Shag") is a partner dance done primarily to uptempo swing and pre-swing jazz music (185-250+ beats per minute). It belongs to […]
This 2-hour walking tour focuses on illegal activities and shady characters in Miami Beach history. Topics include political corruption, illegal gambling, alcohol during prohibition, and organized crime figures. Tour departs from the Art Deco Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33139. All tours are rain or shine. Please dress for the weather as […]
Based on her just-published memoir, Dwell Time, conservator Rosa Lowinger discusses preserving modern tropical buildings in Miami and Havana. From mosaics, murals, and decorative cast stone to terracotta and ironwork, Lowinger will show how repairing the key elements of 20th-century tropical architecture serves as a metaphor for personal healing after loss, particularly the loss of one's […]
Meeting point is in front of the Art Deco Museum and Welcome Center (1001 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139) or the Urban Sketchers designated tent. People of all ages and all drawing levels and skills are welcome. A Sketchwalk is an interactive walking tour run by Urban Sketcher leaders, where its participants stop to […]
This 1 1/2 to 2-hour walking tour provides an introduction to the Art Deco, Mediterranean Revival, and Miami Modern (MiMo) styles found within the Miami Beach Architectural Historic District. Explore hotels, restaurants, and other commercial structures with a visit to a number of interiors. All tours are rain or shine. Please dress for the weather […]
Captivating, soul-stirring, earthy and funky. These are just some of the words used to describe the sound of LeNard Rutledge. Growing up in Miami, Florida, LeNard was always surrounded by different musical genres. His parents had an extensive music collection ranging from classical, jazz, hymns, and funk, like that of James Brown. In the fall […]
Postwar photographers such as Ezra Stoller in New York and Julius Shulman in Southern California began working closely with mid-century architects, capturing the clean lines of modern buildings, and presenting them as progressive forms for ideal living enhanced by compelling landscapes and climates. Women photographers like Dorothea Lange and Berenice Abbott were also gaining attention […]
Join us as we enjoy the sunset on a cruise back in time, where we share the history of a once-forgotten swamp and the inspirational people who made Miami what it is today. The cruise will take you up the Miami River to learn about Julia Tuttle and her great achievement of partnering with Henry […]
Similar to our regular Ocean Drive Tour but focuses on neon lighting . Our Art Deco buildings come alive when the lights go on! Neon lighting has always been associated with glamour and excitement. Learn about the history of neon lighting, its rise, its fall, and its resurgence.
Meeting point is in front of the Art Deco Museum and Welcome Center (1001 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139) or the Urban Sketchers designated tent. People of all ages and all drawing levels and skills are welcome. A Sketchwalk is an interactive walking tour run by Urban Sketcher leaders, where its participants stop to […]
The South Florida Jazz Orchestra is Miami’s premier modern big band, comprised of many of the best jazz artists and studio musicians in the greater Miami area. Directed by bassist and composer Chuck Bergeron, the band’s latest release–Cheap Thrills–features Miles Davis, saxophonist Rick Margitza, along with Grammy-award winner Brian Lynch, and highly-acclaimed artists John Hart […]
Come practice yoga on Sunday morning with Pilar at Muscle Beach area (9th & Ocean Drive) Join us for an invigorating Sunrise Yoga Class led by Pilar from Synergy Yoga on Muscle Beach during Art Deco Weekend, where the rising sun sets the perfect backdrop for a dynamic yoga session. Embrace the vibrant energy of […]
Indulge in the harmonious fusion of strength and serenity at Muscle Beach (9th & Ocean Drive) during Art Deco Weekend with Nicole from YogaSix, leading our Yoga Sculpt Class. Combining yoga, weights, and dynamic movement against the backdrop of the historic Art Deco scene, experience a transformative session that tones your body and uplifts your […]
A vibrant photography exhibit is now on display at the Art Deco Museum (at the Art Deco Welcome Center) as part of its revamped, Featured Local Artist program. "Save My Little Havana" by writer and photographer Steve Wright tells the story of his neighborhood’s many historic residential and commercial buildings. The exhibit commenced August 24, […]
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