JAN 12, 13, 14, 2024
JAN 12, 13, 14, 2024
Bring your Antique, Jewelry, Watches, or Artwork for a complimentary appraisal from one of Sotheby’s expert appraisers.* Ocean Ballroom A 11:00 am to 7:00 pm *One (1) item per ticket holder
Starting at one of the grandest of the “Grand Dame” hotels on Collins Ave, the National Hotel, our guide will wind his way through an up-and-coming neighborhood named for one of the earliest founders of Miami Beach. Stroll past storied historic structures by iconic Miami Beach architects. See where WWII Cadet Clark Gable stayed. Find […]
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 […]
Discover the art of fluid movement and enhanced flexibility at Muscle Beach (9th & Ocean Drive) during Art Deco Weekend, guided by none other than Mobility Matt! Engage in a transformative Mobility Class designed to unlock your body's potential, all set against the historic Art Deco scenery, promising an empowering experience to enhance your agility […]
Take a stroll down one of Miami Beach’s most famous thoroughfares, once referred to as the “Fifth Avenue of the South”. Discover how geography and history influenced the architecture of Lincoln Road from 1912 to the present and what lead to the revitalization of the area we experience today. Depart Albion Hotel, 1650 James Ave. […]
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 […]
Join Wlad for an exhilarating Kettlebell Class at Muscle Beach (9th & Ocean Drive) during Art Deco Weekend! Unleash your strength and endurance with dynamic kettlebell exercises set against the iconic backdrop of Art Deco architecture, promising an energizing workout to sculpt and challenge your body. Come ready to learn something new while connecting with […]
Often one story tall and built of concrete block—with a large screened-in porch, Florida room (more commonly known today as a sunroom), louvered windows, and carport—the Florida House became a popular vernacular form in South Florida after the Second World War. Not simply the result of builders copying designs by known architects like Igor Polevitzky […]
Learn the basic dance steps of Swing/Lindy Hop with 4 x World Champions Nathalie Gomes Adams and Yuval Hod! No partner required! ABOUT YOUR TEACHERS NATHALIE GOMES ADAMS YUVAL HOD ABOUT THE DANCE Lindy Hop is an American dance born in the African-American communities of Harlem, New York City, in 1928 and has evolved since […]
Miami Beach is a favorite locale for on-location shooting of films and TV series. While most of the stories are fictitious, the process of on-location shooting captures a record of a place as it was at a particular point in time. We witness all the elements that comprise a neighborhood; its buildings, its people, the […]
Collecting watches is a hobby that can drive us mad. It may start as a hobby, but for many, the call of collecting takes over and one-time enthusiasts become all-out obsessives! In this vibrant panel discussion, OMBAS attendees can hear from a panel featuring a celebrated dealer and an auctioneer, moderated by a watch journalist […]
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 […]