Things to do: F1, food events and art festivals
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Welcome to the first weekend of May!
- You may already be knee-deep in F1 events, but if you're just now planning, check out our guide.
- For those looking to escape the F1 chaos, we've got you covered.
The Longest Table Miami at The Underline: The community event kicks off 10 Days of Connection with a "massive community potluck."
- Friday, Inter Grove Gallery, 6:30pm-8:30pm. RSVP required.
Haitian Heritage Month Kick-Off Event: Head to the Little Haiti Cultural Complex for games, food, and music celebrating 222 years of Haitian history.
- Friday, 6pm-10pm. Free.
Rare Plant and Orchid Festival: The annual event features the best plant growers in the world, with a wide selection of rare and affordable plants for purchase.
- Friday (12pm-6pm), Saturday-Sunday (10am-6pm)
- Miami-Dade Fair Expo Center. Tickets: $22+
Andrew 9th Anniversary Party: The local skate shop and apparel brand is celebrating its birthday with a blowout party at its Design District shop, featuring live music and drinks.
- Friday, 7pm-9pm. Free.
Be the Catalyst Summit: The annual one-day event invites community leaders and members to co-create solutions for Miami-Dade's most pressing issues. This year's event will focus on climate, environment and sustainability.
- Saturday, Miami Dade College - Padrón Campus, 9:30am-4:30pm. Free (breakfast and lunch included.)
The 20th Annual All Kids Included Family Arts Festival: The annual AKI Festival is a free, multi-disciplinary arts festival for children and families with and without disabilities, featuring music, resources and sensory inclusive performances.
- Saturday, Dennis C. Moss Center, 10am-3pm. Free (tickets required).
Family Style Food Fest by Complex: The one-day food event celebrates culture and cuisine with events around the country. Vendors include Apocalypse BBQ, Tina In The Gables, Wolf of Tacos and more.
- Saturday, Mana Wynwood, 12pm-8pm. Free. (VIP Tickets: $200+)
Mapping Miami: Book Odes: Guests are invited to bring photos and ephemera of places in Miami to create a Book Ode to the city.
- Saturday, Bakehouse Art Complex, 2pm-5pm. Free with RSVP.
She Drives She Surfs: Opening night book launch and solo exhibition by Juanita Richards, who returned to Jamaica in 2024 to document Caribbean women in car and surf culture.
- Saturday, Dale Zine, 6pm-9pm. Free
Miami Oyster Fest: The inaugural event is an all-you-can-eat celebration of the Southern oyster, featuring 12 of the region's top chefs, live music performances and a handful of local restaurants.
- Saturday, Miami Beach Bandshell, 6pm-11pm. Tickets: $98+
TU CASA Sundays: The beloved Magie Wine Bar is launching a weekly Sunday day party at both locations. Think house party vibes with pong, large format games, music and a rotating pop-up.
- Sunday, 1pm-9pm. Free.
Angels Only Miami: The queer, femme led shopping event features local artists, designers and businesses.
- Sunday, The Moxy in Wynwood, 2pm-7pm (donation-based yoga at 3pm). Free.