The Monthly Dish May 2026: Symphonies, Soirees, Splashes and Stays

Since April showers bring May flowers, we’re rounding up the best happenings of the month and delivering them in a nifty little bouquet. From seasonal send-offs to big debuts, here’s everything we love about May in Miami.

Musimelange Season 12 Sendoff

If you haven’t had the chance yet to unplug and enjoy multisensory Musimelange during its 12th season, sadly (cue the violin), this is your last one. The showcase returns from its South Beach stint back to Wynwood, taking over Casa Nube for an elegant evening in store on May 18.

The VIP experience—which includes priority seating, a complimentary Maison Villevert cocktail and a special gift from YonKa—kicks off at 7 p.m., followed by Act I at 7:30 p.m. for bites by Chef Vincent Catala (EverCook Miami), paired with Mouton Cadet wines, with artsy eye candy to peruse by Loïc Ercolessi & friends.

The Act II concert begins at 8:10 p.m., as Tutti 5.0 pays homage to “Friendship on the Big Screen (Through Sound)” featuring founder Anne Chicheportiche (violin); Joseph Monticello (flute); Molly Wyrick-flax (clarinet); Laura Sherman (harp); João Felipe Da Fraga (violin); Chauncey Patterson (viola) and Ashley Garritson (cello) weaving listeners on a symphonic journey via Rossini, Mahler, Debussy, Hans Zimmer, Schmitt, Wagner and John Williams.

Toast to the artists during Act III with a glass of Billecart Salmon Champagne, paired with cheeses and sweets, as the 2026 finale comes to a close.

Monday, May 18 at 7 p.m. General admission tickets start at $115, and VIP tickets cost $155.

Casa Nube is located at 2060 NW 1st Ave., Miami, FL 33127. For more information, visit the event website.

A Taste of ‘Zariz’ at AVIV

To celebrate the launch of Zariz: 100 Easy, Breezy, Tel Aviv-y Recipes, join New York Times bestselling author Adeena Sussman and chef Mike Solomonov and the culinary team at AVIV for a tasty evening. The dinner party kicks off with canapes and cocktails patio-side, followed by a three-course tasting menu in the dining room—think: Baharat Mushroom Hummus, Harissa Buttered Fish and Short Rib. On the way out, don’t forget your signed copy of the brand-new cookbook, so you can learn to do more than stuff a basket of fresh-baked pita down your throathole.

Thursday, May 14, from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets start at $210.

AVIV is located inside the 1 Hotel South Beach at 2341 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139. For more information, visit the Resy booking link.

Sexy Fish’s New Thursday Dinner Soiree

If you thought Sexy Fish couldn’t get any sexier, you were wrong. But we’re here to right that wrong in style. Champagne & Pearls, a new posh dinner party, is set to roll out the red carpet every Thursday night in Brickell. Steeped in glamour, expect premium champs, top-of-the-line caviar service—in 35g to 125g selections—with blinis and chicken nuggets, superb seafood and over-the-top late-night vibes.

Launches Thursday, May 14 at 9 p.m. Prices vary based on the champagne and dining packages.

Sexy Fish is located at 1001 S. Miami Ave., Miami, FL 33130.

Acqualina’s Opulent 20th Anniversary

This month, the decorated Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond-rated Acqualina Resort & Residences is celebrating two decades of luxe leisure in the heart of Sunny Isles Beach. Marking the milestone, the resort is curating a jam-packed Anniversary Weekend with an exclusive anniversary soiree, the debut of Acqualina Wellness Club (with Pilates, boxing, meditation, massage therapies and immersive wellness activations), family-friendly programming by Miami Fitness, The Art of Motoring by Acqualina x Prestige Imports car showcase and additional surprise-and-delight curations throughout the property.

Beyond the 20th anniversary bash, book a summer staycation in the Oceanfront Villa Suite, indulge in high-end Italian eats at reimagined icon Il Mulino New York and get pampered with new Seed to Skin Tuscany treatments at Acqualina Spa (including the Signature Age-Reversal Facial, Tuscan Candle Massage and Jet Lag Recovery Ritual).

Anniversary Weekend is set for May 15-17. Event timing varies by day.

Acqualina Resort & Residences is located at 17875 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160. For more information, visit the event page.

Delano 2.0’s Big Debut

Save the date! On May 11, the evolved Delano Miami Beach reopens its doors for its much-anticipated reveal—and we hear this new chapter is a real page-turner. Entering a new era under Elastic Architects, the hotel blends timeless Art Deco with Miami modern luxury across 171 guestrooms, suites, bungalows and penthouses.

The reimagined Rose Bar remains the anchor of the lobby-level social center, while newcomers Café Delano, Mimi Kakushi and Gigi Rigolatto round out the food and beverage concepts. The Delano Members Club also prepares for its premiere, which offers access to exclusive experiences, a fourth-floor adults-only pool, Mimi Kakushi (only open to members and hotel guests) and the forthcoming The Source by Delano wellness concept.

The hotel is open for bookings on Monday, May 11.

Delano Miami Beach is located at 1658 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139. For more information, visit the hotel website.

Get Bikini Bod-Ready at PARAISO Swim Week

PARAISO Miami Swim Week returns for its 22nd edition to debut swimwear and resortwear lines from MONDAY, Oséree, Luli Fama, Oh Polly and Kulani Kinis. While Collins Park is still the heart of the runway-packed action, “RISE” at Kimpton Surfcomber will debut a new platform for emerging brands (like Lascana, SIGAL, Belle D’Amour and Vampire Surf Club), while Swimwear Icons Hall of Fame (SIHOF) will return to honor industry pioneers at 1111 Lincoln Road. And, hot off its debut, Delano Miami Beach joins as a main curated-events and cultural-programming hub.

Expect a variety of fashion and wellness programming (by Allegra Paris and Carve Designs), pop-ups (Rielli) and memorable moments (Dippin’ Daisys and CUPSHE), plus MINI USA on hand for seamless event-to-event transportation.

Thursday, May 28 through Sunday, May 31. Event times and locations vary.

For more information, visit the official event website.