Community Events in Downtown Miami October 2011

Community Events in Downtown Miami October 2011

 

Yoga in the Park

Every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday

Tina Hills Pavilion at Bayfront Park

More info: http://www.bayfrontparkmiami.com/pages/yoga.html

 

Self-Defense Class for Women

Every Monday and Wednesday

7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Tina Hills Pavilion at Bayfront Park

More info: http://www.bayfrontparkmiami.com/pages/events.html

 

Artists’ Square

Saturdays and Sundays

11:00 a.m. to dusk

Bayside Market Place

See local artists at work creating paintings, sculptures, art jewelry and more!

More info: http://m.baysidemarketplace.com/events/baysides-artists-square

 

The Sunday Market at Mary Brickell Village

Every Sunday

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Mary Brickell Village

Enjoy this open-air market featuring olive oil, pastas, baked goods, plants, arts and crafts, jewelry and more.

More info: http://marybrickellvillage.com

 

Guided Tours

Every Sunday

2:00 p.m.

Miami Art Museum

Miami Art Museum offers free, guided tours by museum docents and trained guides every Sunday at 2 p.m. Drop-in visitors meet in the museum lobby. Tours are free with museum admission

More info: http://miamiartmuseum.org/tours.asp

 

Rivane Neuenschwander: A Day Like Any Other

Through Sunday, October 16

Miami Art Museum

Neuenschwander’s work, which includes painting, photography, film, sculpture, immersive installations and participatory actions, combines conceptual rigor, sensory appeal, poetic evocation and viewer interaction. Rivane Neuenschwander: A Day Like Any Other (July 17 – October 16, 2011) punctuates the elements that have led to her reputation as one of the most unique contributors to contemporary Brazilian art.

More info: http://www.miamiartmuseum.org/exhibitions.asp

 

Spanish-Inspired Lunch Buffet at Indigo Restaurant

Saturday, October 1

12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Indigo at the InterContinental Miami

The InterContinental Miami comes alive with the aromas and sounds of Rioja, Spain! Coinciding with the Rioja wine region’s harvest, we invite you to enjoy and experience The InterContinental Miami’s Vibrant Rioja Wine & Gastromic Festival. From Sept 26 – Oct 1 enjoy a Spanish-inspired Lunch Buffet at Indigo Restaurant.

More info: http://ICmiamihotel.com/Rioja

 

Brickell Fall Crawl

Saturday, October 1

3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Brickell

Miami Crawls and the University of Miami Department of Neurology partner up to present the first annual “Brickell Fall Crawl Fundraiser” to benefit the Residency Research and Education Fund. Socialize, Crawl along Brickell’s favorite hot spots for young professionals and help raise money for a worthy cause.

More info: http://www.miamicrawls.com/

 

Mystery, Mayhem and Vice Coach

Sunday, October 2

1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

HistoryMiami, 101 West Flagler Street

Join Dr. Paul George on a ride through time and crime as he visits the sites of well known historic crimes. Includes the site of the attempted assassination of Franklin Roosevelt; Casa Casuarina, where Gianni Versace was gunned down, and Miami City Cemetery. Advance reservations and payment required. HistoryMiami Members: $44; Non-Members: $54

More info: www.historymiami.org/happenings

 

Karaoke Night at Finnegan’s on the River

Tuesday, October 4

8:00 p.m.

Finnegan’s on the River

ShamRockin Karaoke Tuesday! Featuring an awesome raw bar, fresh sushi & a great view. Located right on the river in downtown Miami.

 

Wine Down Wednesday

Wednesday, October 5

5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

HistoryMiami, 101 West Flagler Street

Join us at downtown Miami’s cultural hotspot!  Don’t sit in rush hour traffic when you can be mingling with other professionals and enjoying a glass of wine!  Enjoy free access to our exhibition galleries, relax with live local music, and experience cultural performances and monthly lectures! To RSVP call 305-375-1614 or email: RSVP@historymiami.org.

More info: http://www.historymiami.org/get-involved/wine-down-wednesdays/

 

Amelia Earhart: The Final Flight

Wednesday, October 5

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

HistoryMiami, 101 West Flagler Street

The Aviation Film Series is presented in conjunction with Wine Down Wednesday. All movies start at 6:00 PM and are free to the public. Amelia Earhart: The Final Flight is a 1994 biopic about Amelia Earhart and her ill-fated attempt to fly around the world. Diane Keaton plays the title role in a performance that earned her a nomination for both a Primetime Emmy and a Golden Globe. Also stars Rutger Hauer and Bruce Dern. 95 minutes. Free to HistoryMiami Members; Free for Non-Members with General Admission ($8) to the Museum.

More info: www.historymiami.org/happenings

 

Second Saturdays are Free for Families

Saturday, October 8
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Miami Art Museum
This monthly program for drop-in visitors features hands-on activities for children and adults. Second Saturdays also include guided tours and occasional guest artists. This is a fun-filled afternoon for families to explore the museum, learn something new, create art and enjoy time together.

More info: http://miamiartmuseum.org/family.asp

 

 

Morningside Architecture Walk

Sunday, October 9

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

NE 56 Street and 6 Avenue

Stroll with Dr. Paul George through this classic tree-lined neighborhood on Biscayne Bay, built amidst a shady subtropical hammock. Explore Miami’s first locally designated historic district with its unique blend of Spanish style and Streamline Moderne architecture. Advance reservations and payment required. HistoryMiami members: $20; Non-members: $30

To book a City Tour, please call 305-375-1621 or email: citytours@historymiami.org

More info: www.historymiami.org/happenings

 

16^th Annual Komen Race for the Cure

Saturday, October 15

6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Bayfront Park

 

Registration and information: http://www.komenmiaftl.org/ or call (305) 666-RACE

 

Sunrise at Eastern Airlines: Aviation PR in the Age of Mad Men

Saturday, October 15

2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

HistoryMiami, 101 West Flagler Street

 

In the 1960s, Eastern Airlines transformed from a troubled airline into one of the nation’s premier carriers. The documentary Sunrise at Eastern chronicles the challenges encountered and overcome at Eastern during this period. View this film and other company videos. A discussion featuring Jim Ashlock, director of public relations for Eastern Air Lines will follow. HistoryMiami Members: Free; Non-members: Free with general museum admission ($8).

 

More info: www.historymiami.org/happenings

Hungry for History: Olympia Theater

Monday, October 17

11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

HistoryMiami, 101 West Flagler Street

 

Join guide Pepe Menendez on an interior tour of the Gusman Olympia Theater on Flagler Street. View the theater’s star-studded sky, Romeo and Juliet balcony, and gorgeous art deco interior, and hear of its history, where everyone from Elvis to Pavarotti has performed, and the end of WWII was celebrated. Advance reservations and payment required. HistoryMiami members: $10; Non-members: $15

 

To book a City Tour, please call 305-375-1621 or email: citytours@historymiami.org.

More info: www.historymiami.org/happenings

 

The Incredible Dog Show

Through Sunday, October 23

Bicentennial Park

Dogs is an amazing journey to the magical world of man’s best friend.
Be amazed at the ability of over 45 world champion dogs at this family show.

 

More info: http://www.bayfrontparkmiami.com/pages/events.html

 

Rohto Ironman 70.3 Miami

Sunday, October 30

7:00 a.m.

Bayfront Park

 

More info: http://ironmanmiami.com/

 

Hungry for History: Burdines Lunch Counter

Monday, October 31

11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

HistoryMiami, 101 West Flagler Street

 

Guide Sylvia Gurinsky leads this walk back to a time when Burdines was the most popular department store in Florida. Learn more about the downtown Burdines (now Macy’s) by exploring the history of “The Merchant Prince,” the giant neon Santa, campaigns for Civil Rights and some hidden corners of “The Florida Store.” Advance reservations and payment required. HistoryMiami members: $10; Non-members: $15.

 

To book a City Tour, please call 305-375-1621 or email: citytours@historymiami.org.

More info: www.historymiami.org/happenings