Here Are the Best Things to Do in Miami This Weekend

Florida Supercon, Mango Festival, Bastille Day, and more events in Miami this weekend that you won't want to miss.

By Ashley-Anna Aboreden, Jose D. Duran, Sophia Medina and Isabel Rivera

July 11, 2024

Florida Supercon takes over the Miami Beach Convention Center on Friday, July 12. Photo by Michele Eve Sandberg

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Friday, July 12

International Hispanic Theatre Festival of Miami

The 38th edition of the International Hispanic Theatre Festival of Miami, produced by Teatro Avante, will take over theaters across the city, presenting Spanish-language plays from theater companies from Spain and Latin America. Productions will take place at three venues: the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, the Koubek Center, and the Westchester Cultural Arts Center. A total of 11 plays will be presented, including Mar Puig and Mateu Peramiquel's Alan (July 12-14), Stefanie Neukirch's Barrabás, a Dog's Story (July 19-21), Sergio Blanco's The Rage of Narcissus (July 26-28), and Abel González Melo's Dissonance (August 1-4). Friday through August 4, at various locations, Miami; teatroavante.org. Ticket prices vary. Sophia Medina

Florida Supercon at Miami Beach Convention Center

Florida Supercon returns to the Miami Beach Convention Center to celebrate geek culture in all its forms. The three-day convention brings celebrities, panelists, vendors, and cosplayers to Miami Beach. Among this year's special guests are David Tennant (Doctor Who), Matthew Mercer (Critical Role, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure), and Vico Ortiz (Our Flag Means Death, The Sex Lives of College Girls). There will also be an artist alley, interactive performances, gaming tournaments, cosplay workshops, and more. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 14, at Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach; floridasupercon.com. Tickets cost $50 to $300. Ashley-Anna Aboreden

Bass Drop University at Florida International University Modesto A. Maidique Campus

Make your way to Bass Drop University, a two-day music festival guaranteed to shake the grounds of Florida International University's Modesto A. Maidique Campus. The multigenre music event will feature some of the best names in dance and hip-hop music, including Two Friends, Nghtmre, Sheck Wes, and Armani White. This party is open to everyone looking to enjoy a wallop of hard beats, not just FIU students. 5 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday, at Florida International University's Modesto A. Maidique Campus (Lot 5), 11200 SW Eighth St., Miami; bdufestival.com. Tickets cost $56.65 to $129.78 via dice.fm. Sophia Medina

Emo Noche Hialeah at Unbranded Brewing Co.

Longing for the days of Warped Tour, checkered Vans, and mosh pits? Were you an emo kid who grew up in la cuidad que progresa? On Friday, Emo Noche Hialeah at Unbranded Brewing is the perfect chance to let your scene-kid flag fly and rock out to your favorite angsty hits. Presented by Xtunral and hosted by DJ 7.zip, you'll be jamming to music that ranges from metalcore to pop-punk played all night long. 7 p.m. to midnight Friday, at Unbranded Brewing Co., 1395 E. 11th Ave., Hialeah; 786-332-3097; unbrandedbrewing.com. Admission is free with RSVP via shotgun.live. Ashley-Anna Aboreden

Cathedral Bells and Millionyoung at ZeyZey

Orlando dream-pop band Cathedral Bells and indie electronic producer Millionyoung take the stage at ZeyZey on Friday. Cathedral Bells' sound incorporates shoe gaze, postpunk, and indie rock elements into something entirely their own. Check out the recently released single "Corridor" to get a feel of their sound. Meanwhile, Millionyoung came up during the Pitchfork Lofi era of the early 2010s but has eschewed the label in order to free himself from its restrictions. 8 p.m. Friday, at ZeyZey, at 353 NE 61st St., Miami; zeyzeymiami.com. Tickets cost $10 to $20 via shotgun.live. Jose D. Duran

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Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden hosts its annual Mango Festival on Saturday, July 13

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Saturday, July 13

Mango Festival at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

On Saturday and Sunday, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden hosts the juiciest event of the season. The garden's annual Mango Festival promises a deserving tribute to the "king of fruit," featuring hundreds of exotic mango varieties and a themed marketplace, brunch menu, and cocktail menu. Once you've had your fill of the fruit, enjoy the festival's family fun zone's giant Jenga, water balloon toss, and more, as well as live music performances by local artists. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables; 305-667-1651; fairchildgarden.org. Tickets cost $11.95 to $24.95; admission is free for children 5 and under. Isabel Rivera

Great Bookleggers Birthday Bake-Off at Bookleggers Library

Bookleggers Library will celebrate 12 years of giving away free books with the Great Bookleggers Birthday Bake-Off on Saturday. The bake-off will be judged by local stars like Ryan Pfeffer from the Infatuation, El Bagel owner Mattison Koche, and pastry chef Desiree Di Falco from Zak the Baker. Bakers will show off treats like "To Kill a Macaroon" and "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Marzipan." Enjoy free books, live figure drawing with Raw Figs, recipe-card printing with Extra Virgin Press, drinks from Off Site, and bites by Yeti's Pizza. 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, at Bakehouse Art Complex, 561 NW 32nd St., Studio A, Miami; 305-297-8837; bookleggerslibrary.com. Admission is free with RSVP via eventbrite.com. Ashley-Anna Aboreden

Flo'pocalypse at the Broward Center

Broward Center for the Performing Arts presents Flo'pocalypse, a spoken word journey that'll speak to your inner poet. The artistic showcase will highlight a diverse panel of national and international poets hosted by Jerris "QuickThePoet" Evans. Let yourself be whisked away on the event's self-proclaimed "nonstop energetic spoken word rollercoaster." 7:30 p.m. Saturday, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 954-462-0222; browardcenter.org. Tickets cost $39.99 via ticketmaster.com. Isabel Rivera

Bastille Day Miami at the National Hotel

Celebrated every year on July 14 in France, Bastille Day celebrates the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille in 1789. Francophones in Miami can commemorate the occasion at the National Hotel during the French & Famous Bastille Day Miami party. Expect to receive a slice of France during this event, as there will be French cuisine, live music, and performances that pay homage to the holiday. The evening will be capped off with a dance party that mixes classic French chansons and modern beats. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, at the National Hotel, 1677 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 305-532-2311; nationalhotel.com. Tickets cost $45 to $60 via eventbrite.com. Sophia Medina

Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami at the Moss Center

Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami leaps on stage at the Moss Center on Saturday for its presentation of "Kaleidoscope." The program will feature the debut of artist-in-residence Yanis Eric Pikieris' Arcadia and Jorge García's iconic Majisimo. Ahead of the performance, check out the Moss' Dance Talk page for more insight into the creative process with choreographer Ryan Jolicouer-Nye and DDTM directors Jennifer Kronenberg and Carlos Guerra. 8 p.m. Saturday, at Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center, 10950 SW 211th St., Miami; 786-573-5300; mosscenter.org. Tickets cost $25 to $45. Ashley-Anna Aboreden

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Still of Giulietta Masina in Nights of Cabiria

Federico Fellini's Nights of Cabiria screens at Cosford Cinema on Sunday, July 14.

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Sunday, July 14

Nights of Cabiria at Cosford Cinema

Released in 1957, Federico Fellini's Nights of Cabiria won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film and the Best Actress Award at the Cannes Film Festival for its lead, Giulietta Masina. The film centers around a prostitute named Cabiria living in Rome and is one of those movies that regularly appears on the "Best Films of All Time" lists. You can watch it for yourself at Cosford Cinema on Sunday. 1 p.m. Sunday, Bill Cosford Cinema, 5030 Brunson Dr., Memorial Building Ste. 225, Coral Gables; cosfordcinema.com. Tickets cost $5. Jose D. Duran

Our Market at Lot 11 Skatepark

Night owls, this one's for you. Our Market, in partnership with Miami Jazz Booking, presents its second nighttime market of the year on Sunday and promises a chill shopping experience you won't have to pregame with caffeine. Support local food and craft vendors to the soothing sounds of live jazz and mingle with similarly scheduled souls in the laidback environs of Lot 11 Skatepark. The only thing you'll have to set an alarm for is the $5 early-bird price. 4 to 10 p.m. Sunday, at Lot 11 Skatepark, 301-349 NW Second St., Miami; skatefree.org. Tickets cost $5 to $10 via shotgun.live. Isabel Rivera

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Ashley-Anna Aboreden is a Miami native and has been writing for as long as she can remember. She is an English graduate from FIU and is currently receiving her MFA in creative writing at the New School. She has an everlasting love for shih tzus (especially hers), chocolate chip cookies, and vintage books.

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Jose D. Duran is associate editor of Miami New Times where he primarily oversees the arts and culture and music beats. Jose joined the New Times staff in June 2008 but has been covering Miami culture since 2005. His work has also appeared in publications likeVice, Billboard, and Spin. He’s earned numerous accolades including placing first for Weekly Newspaper Contest: Business Reporting from the Florida Press Association in 2020; placing third for the Writing: Light Feature from the Florida Press Club in 2019; and placing third in Weekly Newspaper Contest: Best Obituary from the Florida Press Association in 2015. Jose holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Florida.

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Sophia Medina is a contributing writer for the Miami New Times. She has written for publications such as EDM Sauce and EDMTunes and served as the assistant director for the entertainment section of FIU's school publication, PantherNow. She has a master's in English writing and rhetoric. She considers herself to be a major music enthusiast and enjoys writing about new music, the latest events, and overall entertainment.

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Isabel Rivera is a Miami New Times intern for the arts, culture, and music beats. A 305 native, she is pursuing her bachelor's in digital journalism and minoring in art and English at Florida International University. Rivera's work is featured in local publications such as the Miami Herald, New Times, Miami Times, and Artburst Miami. When not penning her next story, she can be found working as a managing editor for FIU's Caplin News, catching up on her endless TBR list, or seeking out all things Magic City.

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