July Events

 July is a hot and rainy month in Miami, but we still know how to party this month.

Doral Restaurant Week^tm - July 1 to July 31st, 2012

http://www.tasteofdoral.com/

Zoo Miami $5 days presented by Ford Motor Company

Adults and kids can enjoy discounted admission to the zoo from July 4 – July 8, 2012

http://zoomiami.reachlocal.net/articles.asp?categoryId=1&Id=784 

A Fourth of July BBQ at the Delano Hotel

Wednesday, July 4, 4-10pm – Bianca at Delano Hotel, 1685 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
Bianca and Ocean Drive Magazine invite you to celebrate 4th of July at Delano Hotel. Featuring a Bianca style BBQ, Clambake and other Bianca signature selections. Live Music by the Joshua Stedman Band and children’s activities. Cost: $75 person.
Reservations: 305-674-5752






Mayfair Antique Market
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the summer
A monthly indoor/outdoor market featuring antiques, collectibles, furniture, jewelry, paintings, art and more.


Miami Jazz Society Events
All month long
The Miami Jazz Society puts on a series of live jazz performances, film screenings, and more - every month in Downtown Miami.

Miami Spa Month
During the months of July and August, enjoy incredible savings on special treatments at Miami’s premier spas.



Fourth of July Celebrations in Miami
July 4, 2012
There are many wonderful parades and fireworks displays taking place on July 4th in Miami to celebrate the birth of our nation. Many of these events are listed here, from the biggest and brightest to the quiet and old-fashioned.


Bass Museum Of Art Hosts Monthly Beats After Sunset
Friday, July 6, 2012, 8 to 11 pm
Bass Museum of Art
2100 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Complimentary admission for members and basspass holders; $8 museum admission for non-members.
Bass Museum of Art will host its monthly first Friday happy soiree Beats After Sunset on Friday, July 6, 2012, from 8 to 11 pm. Guests will enjoy complimentary cocktails by Herradura Tequila and beats by Joseph Anthony while browsing works from current exhibitions “MENS SUITS” by Charles LeDray and “Erasey Page” by Miami-based artist Jillian Mayer in collaboration Eric Shoenborn.

Seminole Casino Hollywood Celebrates the Rhythm of South Florida with a Caribbean Block Party 7/7/12

Seminole Casino Hollywood Celebrates the Rhythm of South Florida with a Caribbean Block Party
July 7, 2012, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Seminole Casino Hollywood
4150 North State Road 7 (U.S. Highway 441)
Hollywood, FL 33021
Just south of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, in Hollywood on Stirling Road.
www.seminolehollywoodcasino.com
Seminole Casino Hollywood is celebrating the diverse rhythms, culture and colors of South Florida with a free Caribbean Block Party.

July Coconut Grove Gallery Walk
 

Saturday, July 7th,
Coconut Grove Arts Festival Gallery
3390 Mayfair Street, Suites 128 & 124
Coconut Grove, FL

Flo Rida Featuring Tyler Medeiros For Miami Marlins Friday Night Live Series 

Friday, July 13 7:00p 

at Marlins Ballpark, Miami, FL

Read more here: http://events.miamiherald.com/miami_fl/events/show/267274885-flo-rida-featuring-tyler-medeiros-for-miami-marlins-friday-night-live-series#storylink=cpy

Meet Your Neighbors & DWNTWN Miami Concert Series
 

Friday July 13, 2012, 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Gusman Center
174 E Flagler Street Miami, FL

Join us for a Meet your Neighbors street festival in front of the Gusman Center then take in the sounds of Grupo Treo at the Free DWNTWN Miami Concert Series inside the Gusman starting at 8:00 p.m.

From 5:00 to 7:30 pm Meet your Neighbors and enjoy complimentary Beer & Wine and tastings from:
Bryan in the Kitchen
Giardino Gourmet Salads
Hibatchi Grill & Noodle Bar
Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches and
Pizza Rustica.

International Hispanic Theatre Festival
July 12-29, 2012
A three-week festival including theatre performances, social events, and educational classes.

The Adrienne Arsht Center presents The Donkey Show
Fri Jul 13, 2012, 7:30pm – Sun Aug 12, 2012, 5pm
 

Ziff Ballet Opera House Stage
Adrienne Arsht Center
1300 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33132

Buy Tickets Online

Opens July 13, 2012
Tickets Start at $45
Ziff Ballet Opera House
Patrons must be over 18 to enter; 21 to drink. Enjoy $10 off the first five preview performances (July 13-15)!
Showtimes:
Wednesday – Thursdays: 7:30 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays: 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 pm..
Sundays: 5:00 p.m.

History Miami has a  free family fun day from noon to 5 p.m. the second Saturday of every month.
Here is the schedule for upcoming programs:

• July 14: Guayabera and history through fashion.
• Aug. 11: Summer games

For more information, call 305-375-1492.

International Mango Festival
July 14-15, 2012
An annual celebration of this tasty tropical fruit at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden.

Taste of the Nation Miami
Thursday, Jul 19, 2012
Guests can sample a world of flavors from more than 40 chef stations representing Miami's finest restaurants and also participate in a silent and live auction.
http://strengthflorida.org/get-involved/taste-of-the-nation/miami/

NBA Champion Alonzo Mourning Hosts It’s All Overtown One Night… One World 7/19/12

NBA Champion Alonzo Mourning Hosts It’s All Overtown “One Night…One World”
July 19, 2012, 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
 

Rusty Pelican
3201 Rickenbacker Causeway
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
www.overtownyouth.org

NBA Champion, Alonzo Mourning, and wife Tracy, will host It’s All Overtown, “One Night…One World,” a premier annual fundraiser to benefit the Overtown Youth Center. The recently redesigned Rusty Pelican, an iconic restaurant offering spectacular waterfront views of downtown Miami, will present the event, which raises much-needed funds to support the Center.

Guests, alongside the Mistress of Ceremonies, Belkys Nerey, WSVN-TV News Anchor, will be transported around the world with entertainment, food, and specialty cocktails, all embracing the evening’s theme of multicultural inclusion. There will also be an auction and multiple opportunities to support the program founded by Mourning in 2003. To purchase tickets, starting at $125, and for more information, visit http://www.overtownyouth.org or call (305) 349-1204.

Cirque Du Soleil Presents Dralion
Limited Engagement From July 19 – 29, 2012
 

The Bankatlantic Center
1 Panther Pkwy
Sunrise, FL 33323

For show and ticket information, please visit www.cirquedusoleil.com/dralion.

Ice Skating Party in Miami Beach
 

Saturday, July 21st from 5pm to 8pm
Scott Rakow Center
2700 Sheridan Avenue
(25th Street and Pinetree Drive)
Miami Beach
www.rinktime.com
To register on-line

You are invited to join us for a special Ice Skating Party in Miami Beach. Ice time will be from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.

The $20 registration fee includes two hours of ice skating, skate rental, hors d’ouvers, soft drinks and tax.

Fashion RUSH Miami Beach 2012

July 20 & 21 – The Perry Hotel, 2377 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
The FASHION RUSH is a showcasing of renowned fashion designers and boutiques, encompassed with the talents of wine and spirits developers and culinary masters.







Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim
July 19-23, 2012
Provides a world-class runway platform for designers to launch new swimwear and resort collections.
http://miami.mbfashionweek.com/



SwimShow & LingerieShow
July 21-24, 2012
The largest swimwear tradeshow in the world has now added a lingerie tradeshow to the event, held annually at the Miami Beach Convention Center.


Red Bull King of the Rock Baskeball Challenge

Saturday, July 21, 2012. 5:00pm until 10:00pm
Jose Marti Riverfront Park
351 SW 4th St
Miami, Florida 33130
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Registration: 5PM | Game starts: 6PM


Zo's Summer Groove
2012 Dates TBA
Miami Heat star Alonzo Mourning hosts the largest event of the summer. This weekend charity event has something for everyone.

Viernes Culturales / Cultural Fridays
July 27, 2012
Free monthly cultural event and street fair on the last Friday of each month showcasing music, dance, poetry, and the visual arts.