JANUARY 9, 10 & 11, 2026
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Unlocking an Art Deco Bedroom by Joseph Urban Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026 Time: 3–4pm Location: The Wolfsonian–FIU @ 1001 Washington Avenue Share / Save 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
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.
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