Ocean Drive Architectural Tour
2026-01-09 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-10 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-01-10 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-10 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Art Deco Museum and Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33139, United States
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.
Starting point: Art Deco Welcome Center
All tours are rain or shine. Please dress for the weather as there are no refunds for inclement conditions.

Dance NOW! Miami with the South Beach Chamber Ensemble
2026-01-09 17:00 - 18:00 | Jazz Age Stage at Lummus Park & 12th Street
Art Deco Weekend kicks off at the Jazz Age Stage with Dance NOW! Miami with the South Beach Chamber Ensemble. Enjoy a fantastic show of dance and music inspired by the Art Deco Era.
Dance NOW! Miami’s mission is to create, promote and produce contemporary dance of the highest caliber, and through performance, arts education, community leadership and innovative programming, nurture new talents, foster artistic collaborations and make the art of dance accessible to diverse audiences locally, nationally and internationally.
The mission of the South Beach Chamber Ensemble is to promote and perform chamber music in all its diverse forms, from its origins in the distant past, to the varied cultural creations being produced today, bringing together performers, composers, and audiences to experience the beauty and intimacy of the human spirit. We envision a world where music inspires and energizes all people, creating peace, harmony, joy, and unprecedented satisfaction in being alive.

VIP Opening Night Soirée feat. Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra
2026-01-09 19:30 - 22:00 | Jazz Age Stage at Lummus Park & 12th Street
Step into the Glamour of Art Deco Weekend!
✨ VIP Night: Invitation-Only Event ✨
An exclusive celebration for MDPL Members and VIPs! Don your finest dapper attire and join us for an unforgettable night of music, dance, and timeless Art Deco style.
📍 Location: The Jazz Age Stage, Lummus Park & 12th Street
📅 Date: Friday, January 09, 2026
🕗 Time: 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM (live music begins at 8:00 PM)

🎷 Featuring Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra

Welcoming back to Miami’s Jazz Age Stage— Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra will fill the ocean air with their authentic and soulful interpretations of Early Jazz, Swing, Bossa Nova, and Brazilian Jazz. Known for sparking the revival of Jazz Age culture with their iconic Jazz Age Lawn Party in NYC, the band delivers timeless performances that blend vintage spirit with modern artistry.

💃 Award-Winning Swing Dance Entertainment
Let the rhythm move you with dazzling, high-energy performances that capture the joy and spirit of swing. Get ready to participate in a mini dance class, and swing through the night that promises to delight and inspire!
✨ Don Your Dapper Attire and Capture the Moment ✨
Smile and show off your vintage looks at the photo and video stations

Pet Adoption
2026-01-10 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Ocean Drive & 14th Street, 1430 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL, United States
Miami-Dade County Animal Services Pet Adoption
Location: Ocean Drive, north of 14th Street (near 1430 Ocean Dr)
Hours: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Connect, adopt and fall in love. Miami-Dade Animal Services will be at Art Deco Weekend again this year with sweet and loving animals deserving of a fur-rever home. These shelter animals are just waiting to bring joy to your New Year and for years to come! Caring adoption counselors will be on hand to make your adoption experience a breeze.

Classic Car Show by the Antique Automobile Club of America South Florida Region
2026-01-10 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Ocean Drive between 5th Street & 14th Place
Art Deco Weekend welcomes back the Classic Car Show presented by the Antique Automobile Club of America South Florida Region – made up of enthusiasts of antique automobiles of all makes and models of cars, trucks, and motorcycles from the early 1900s up to 1991. All weekend long, antique automobiles from all over Florida will be on display along Ocean Drive starting at 5th Street going north to 14th Place.

DAILY SCHEDULE

Saturday: 10am – 3pm
Sunday: 10am– 3pm

Deco Kids Fun Zone in support of Feinberg-Fisher Miami Beach
2026-01-10 10:00 - 17:00 | Ocean Drive & 8th Street, 801 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33139, United States
Join us for the annual Deco Kids Fun Zone at Art Deco Weekend in partnership with Feinberg-Fisher K-8 PTA.
Bring the kids to participate in bounce house, obstacle course, and other activities.

Free entry sponsored by Miami Design Preservation League.
Location: Ocean Drive between 8th and 9th street in Lummus Park.

Artisan Market
2026-01-10 10:00 - 20:00 | Ocean Drive between 5th Street & 14th Place
Browse a variety of items for sale at the Art Deco Weekend artisan market between 5th Street and 14th Place. Featuring vendors from the local community as well as out-of-state, find something unique to take home from the festival!

Wolfsonian-FIU Lecture: Deco-In-Motion
2026-01-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, 33139, United States
Deco-in-Motion:
Art Moderne in the Age of Mass Transit

Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
Time: 11am–12pm
Location: The Wolfsonian–FIU @ 1001 Washington Avenue
In the early to mid-20th century, streamlined design— exemplified by trains, planes, automobiles, and ocean liners—came to symbolize progress and modernity. In this presentation, Wolfsonian chief librarian Frank Luca will focus on the confluence of Art Deco design and streamlined form, drawing from children’s books, printed travel promotional materials, and other decorative design objects from The Wolfsonian Library and museum collection.
$10–$15 | Tickets

Organized by Wolfsonian-FIU with Miami Design Preservation League and presented as part of Art Deco Weekend.
Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU’s Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility (CRCA) at 305.348.2785 or accommodations@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to CRCA at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.
Banner image: Booklet page spread (detail), Lincoln Zephyr, V-12, 1937. Lincoln Motor Company, Detroit, Michigan, publisher. The Wolfsonian–FIU, The Mitchell Wolfson, Jr. Collection.

Jewish Miami Beach Tour
2026-01-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Jewish Museum-FIU, 301 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, 33139, United States
This specialty walking tour explores the rise and fall of the Jewish population of Miami Beach over the past 100 years, including a look at the impact of selected key Jewish individuals and institutions, plus an overview of architectural styles in the southernmost part of the city.
Starting point: Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU, at Third Street and Washington Avenue.
All tours are 1.5 to 2-hours long, rain or shine. Please dress for the weather as there are no refunds for inclement conditions.

Legends of Lincoln Road Tour
2026-01-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Albion Hotel, 1650 James Avenue, Miami Beach, FL, 33139, United States
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.
Starting point: Albion Hotel, 1650 James Ave. (Corner of James Ave. and Lincoln Rd.)
All tours are 1.5 to 2-hours long, rain or shine. Please dress for the weather as there are no refunds for inclement conditions.

Open Air Painting on Ocean Drive
2026-01-10 11:00 - 14:00 | Art Deco Museum and Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33139, United States
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 pull out their sketchbooks and capture the scene in a drawing. These on location from observation sketches tell the story of place, time, and community.
As this event is OUTDOORS be prepared with drinking water, portable chair/stool, and appropriate clothes for the weather. This event is FREE.

Live nail art design with Kro Vargas & HistoryMiami Museum
2026-01-10 11:00 - 15:00 | Art Deco Museum and Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33139, United States
Join us for a live nail art demonstration with HistoryMiami Museum’s artist-in-residence, Kro Vargas. Watch in amazement as Vargas, an internationally renowned nail artist, creates a bold, Art Deco-inspired design right before your eyes. Dive into the colorful world of nail art culture through our pop-up exhibition, Nail Art: A Cultural Expression.

Residential South Beach Tour
2026-01-10 12:00 - 14:00 | Art Deco Museum and Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33139, United States
Step beyond the glitz of Ocean Drive and uncover an enchanting, quiet side of South Beach— one the locals cherish and visitors rarely stumble upon. Wander charming tree-lined streets, and immerse yourself in a world of architectural treasures that add to the story of Miami Beach’s vibrant past.
On this tour, you’ll explore the Miami Beach Architectural Historic District’s hidden jewels— residential masterpieces lovingly preserved and tucked away from the usual tourist path.
This is not your typical South Beach experience. It’s a journey into a tranquil, yet rich, architectural landscape— just steps from the bustling entertainment district but worlds away in atmosphere. Come see what makes this side of South Beach a secret worth sharing!
Starting point: Art Deco Welcome Center
All tours are 1.5 to 2-hours long, rain or shine. Please dress for the weather as there are no refunds for inclement conditions.

Lesson: Beginner Swing w 4 x World Champion Yuval Hod & Gypsy Juls
2026-01-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Jazz Age Stage at Lummus Park & 12th Street
Learn the basic dance steps of Swing/Lindy Hop with 4 x World Champion Yuval Hod & Gypsy Juls
No partner required!
ABOUT YOUR TEACHERS

YUVAL HOD

GYPSY JULS

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 then. It was very popular during the swing era of the late 1930s and early 1940s. Lindy is a fusion of many dances that preceded it or were popular during its development but is mainly based on jazz, tap, breakaway, and Charleston. It is frequently described as a jazz dance and is a member of the swing dance family.

In its development, the Lindy Hop combined elements of both partnered and solo dancing by using the movements and improvisation of African-American dances along with the formal eight-count structure of European partner dances – most clearly illustrated in the Lindy’s defining move, the swingout. In this step’s open position, each dancer is generally connected hand-to-hand; in its closed position, leads and follows are connected as though in an embrace on one side and holding hands on the other.
There was renewed interest in the dance in the 1980s from American, Swedish, and British dancers and the Lindy Hop is now represented by dancers and loosely affiliated grass-roots organizations in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania.
Lindy Hop today is danced as a social dance, as a competitive dance, as a performance dance, and in classes, workshops, and camps. Partners may dance alone or together, with improvisation a central part of social dancing and many performance and competition pieces.
Lindy Hop is sometimes referred to as a street dance, referring to its improvisational and social nature. In 1932, twelve-year-old Norma Miller did the Lindy Hop outside the Savoy Ballroom with her friends for tips. In 1935, 15,000 people danced on Bradhurst Avenue for the second of a dance series held by the Parks Department. Between 147th and 148th street, Harlem “threw itself into the Lindy Hop with abandon” as Sugar Hill residents watched from the bluffs along Edgecombe Avenue.1
[1 Wikipedia]
Put a swing in your step during Art Deco Weekend!

* In addition to this class, don’t miss the mini-lessons and entertainment between jazz band breaks!

Get ready before the weekend— watch ADW’s 2021 online dance classes for free

Wolfsonian-FIU Lecture: Bend It Like Breuer
2026-01-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, 33139, United States
Bend It Like Breuer:
Modern Plywood Design of the 1930s and 1940s

Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
Time: 1–2pm
Location: The Wolfsonian–FIU @ 1001 Washington Avenue
Bent plywood became a hallmark of modern design in the 1930s and 1940s, uniting artistry, innovation, and function. In this talk, curator James Zemaitis traces the style’s evolution through pioneers like Marcel Breuer and Alvar Aalto. Focusing on British plywood, Zemaitis follows Breuer’s career from his collaborations with Isokon in London to his later U.S. designs. He also explores the contributions of Charles and Ray Eames and early innovators like Herbert Von Thaden, revealing how bent plywood reshaped modern furniture on both sides of the Atlantic.

$10–$15 | Tickets

Organized by Wolfsonian-FIU with Miami Design Preservation League and presented as part of Art Deco Weekend.
Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU’s Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility (CRCA) at 305.348.2785 or accommodations@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to CRCA at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.

Lesson: Beginner Collegiate Shag w Dance Champs Nathalie & Minn
2026-01-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Jazz Age Stage at Lummus Park & 12th Street
Get a Taster of Collegiate Shag with International Dance Champions Nathalie Gomes Adams & Minn Vo!
No partner required!
ABOUT YOUR TEACHERS

NATHALIE GOMES ADAMS

MINN VO

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 min) belonging to the swing family of American vernacular dances that arose in the 1920s and 30s. It is believed that the dance originated within the African American community of the Carolinas in the 1920s, later spreading across the United States during the 1930s.

“Shag” itself (when used in reference to American social dances) is a very broad term used to denote a number dances that originated in the first half of the 20th century. Today, the term “collegiate shag” is often used interchangeably with “shag” to refer to a particular style of dance that was popular amongst American youth during the swing era of the 1930s and 40s. To call the dance “collegiate shag” was not as common during the swing era as it is today, but when the “collegiate” portion was tacked on, it was meant to indicate the style of the dance that was popular amongst the college crowd.1
The shag is still danced today by swing dance enthusiasts worldwide.
[1 Wikipedia]

* In addition to this class, don’t miss the mini-lessons and entertainment between jazz band breaks!

Sketchwalk: Art Deco Building
2026-01-10 14:00 - 15:45, 2026-01-10 16:00 - 17:45 | Urban Sketchers Tent, 1001 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, Florida, 33139, United States
People of all ages and all drawing levels and skills are welcome. This event is FREE.
A Sketchwalk is an interactive walking tour run by Urban Sketcher leaders, where its participants stop to pull out their sketchbooks and capture the scene in a drawing. These on location from observation sketches tell the story of place, time, and community.

As this event is OUTDOORS be prepared with drinking water, portable chair/stool, and appropriate clothes for the weather.

South Beach Crimes & Scandals Tour
2026-01-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Art Deco Museum and Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33139, United States
This 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.
Starting point: Art Deco Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive
All tours are 1.5 to 2-hours long, rain or shine. Please dress for the weather as there are no refunds for inclement conditions.

Wolfsonian-FIU Lecture: Unlocking An Art Deco Bedroom
2026-01-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, 33139, United States
Unlocking an Art Deco Bedroom
by Joseph Urban
Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
Time: 3–4pm
Location: The Wolfsonian–FIU @ 1001 Washington Avenue
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In 1929, architect and designer Joseph Urban was commissioned to create a bedroom for 17-year-old Elaine Wormser, who lived with her parents in Chicago’s Drake Tower. This bespoke bedroom is now part of the Cincinnati Art Museum collection. Amy Dehan, the museum’s curator of decorative arts and design, will share details about the bedroom, its resurrection nearly 90 years after completion, and Joseph Urban’s significant contributions to the development of American modern design.
Presented as part of The Wolfsonian’s Mark Mamolen program series on American homes, investigating how the design of living space powerfully expresses individual personality and social values.

$10–$15 | Tickets

Organized by Wolfsonian-FIU with Miami Design Preservation League and presented as part of Art Deco Weekend.
Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU’s Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility (CRCA) at 305.348.2785 or accommodations@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to CRCA at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.

The Satchmo Five
2026-01-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Jazz Age Stage at Lummus Park & 12th Street
Troy Anderson got his first taste for music while growing up in a Bahamian family filled with musicians. At the age of 10, he began playing the trumpet and went on to perform in the Florida Sunshine Band and the Gospel Sounds before being introduced to the world of the drum and bugle corps in school. A later stint with the Florida Vanguards taught him how to be an effective lead soprano soloist while performing in front of thousands of screaming fans. Subsequent tours with the famous Bayonne Bridgemen Drum & Bugle Corps helped hone his showmanship skills.
Anderson first fell in love with the music of Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong while playing with the 2nd AD (Fwd) Jazz Band in Germany where he was stationed as a paratrooper. Following one such performance for some high-ranking officials, the Command Sergeant Major of the U.S Army asked Anderson to put together a show of nothing but Armstrong’s greatest hits. Anderson was known throughout Germany for playing like Satchmo, but singing like him was a different story. Practice, however, made perfect and he soon managed to replicate Armstrong’s trademark growl with stirring accuracy.
After a horrific accident sidelined Anderson’s career as a musician — he was told by doctors he would never be able to play trumpet again — he miraculously recovered to form the Wonderful World Tribute Band with the guidance of South Florida’s Gold Coast Jazz Society Series” Who was Louis Armstrong” teaching elements of Jazz to elementary students through which he’s brought the legendary music of Louis Armstrong to life. Anderson and his ( U.S) Wonderful World Band has made a significant mark of New Orleans flare to the South Florida area and is currently residing in Germany and touring the E.U with his Wonderful World Trio which is based out of Budapest Hungary. Anderson’s Armstrong is too natural to be called uncanny. Starting out with the look, he slips easily into the rest— the dinner jacket, the trumpet and hanky, the roly-poly voice, and above all, the contagious the joie de vivre that made Armstrong so beloved.

Don’t miss the mini swing dance lessons and entertainment between band sets!

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Deco Nights and Neon Lights Tour
2026-01-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Art Deco Museum and Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33139, United States
Our Art Deco buildings come alive when the lights go on! Similar to our regular Ocean Drive tour, this walking tour focuses on neon lighting, which has always been associated with glamour and excitement. Learn about its history through the rise, fall, and resurgence.
Starting point: Art Deco Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive
All tours are 1.5 to 2-hours long, rain or shine. Please dress for the weather as there are no refunds for inclement conditions.

Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra
2026-01-10 20:00 - 22:00 | Jazz Age Stage at Lummus Park & 12th Street
While making a living busking in the subway upon his arrival to NYC in 1998, Michael Arenella made a name immersing himself in the virginal Jazz of the 1920s. This immersion went on to give birth to a cultural phenomenon, a good decade before it became hot in popular culture: the rebirth of the Jazz Age. As tens of thousands began pouring through the gates of his now famous Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governors Island in NYC, a restlessness started to beckon to him. The pandemic of 2020 galvanized this. A year without a place to be, a sense of purpose indefinitely suspended – gave him the opportunity to reunite after 15 years with his first and natural voice: the trombone. With this, the desire to tear down the gates and evolve became an urgent need.
Though Arenella is now focused on expression untethered to an era, a sense of swing and soul remain his timeless imprimatur. Today, Michael and his band are among the world’s most sought after interpreters of Early Jazz, Swing, Bossa Nova and Brazilian Jazz.

Watercolor Class with Ana Andras
2026-01-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Urban Sketchers Tent, 1001 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, Florida, 33139, United States
People of all ages and all drawing levels and skills are welcome. This event is FREE.
About Ana Andras
When she’s not hand-crafting jewelry or capturing picturesque scenes of her travels around the world, multidisciplinary artist Ana Andras can be found in Miami, sketchbook in hand, followed by a group of dedicated fellow artists.
Andras is the head of Urban Sketchers Miami, one of many chapters that together form an international community of over 1,200 members who gather to practice the art of on-location drawing.

Ana Andras alongside her sketches of Miami Beach landmarks featured at the Art Deco Museum.

Hailing from Madrid, Spain, Andras developed her love for art and sketching at an early age. She relocated to Miami Beach in the 1990s and has lived there on and off ever since.
She joined the Urban Sketchers movement in 2020 after a chance meeting with the Orlando chapter. Five years later, Andras’ charming sketches of some of Miami Beach’s most beloved landmarks are now on view at the Art Deco Museum.
“Historical buildings have a story to tell, which I try to capture in my drawings and watercolors. Here in Miami Beach, Art Deco buildings are iconic and each one influences the life of their visitors and the story of Miami Beach.” – Ana Andras
Outside of her work with Urban Sketchers, Andras is currently developing her own series of journals featuring scenic sketches from her travels around the globe.

The meeting point is in front of the Urban Sketchers designated tent. As this event is OUTDOORS be prepared with drinking water, portable chair/stool, and appropriate clothes for the weather.

Chess on Ocean Drive
2026-01-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Ocean Drive & 12th Street, Ocean Dr & 12th St, Miami Beach, FL, 33139
Join us along Ocean Drive to play Chess in memory of Commissioner Mark Samuelian.
Location is 12th and Ocean Drive, next to the Jazz Age Stage.
All ages and experience levels welcome!
