February in Miami is brimming with excuses to be about town. With the Big Game, Valentine’s Day, the Chinese Lunar New Year, Black History Month and our favorite hometown gathering of all things food and wine, here are 10 reasons—other than the cooler weather—to show up solo or together.
Join the Not-So-Lonely Hearts Club at Hotel Continental
Of all this month’s singles parties, we think this is worth ditching the dating apps for. Dive into a nostalgic night of OG craft making, and give something special to someone you like. Casa Terra Ceramics is on hand to curate the magic—create custom beaded bracelets (supplies are unlimited), have a conversation, and if you’re lucky, you’ll get struck by cupid’s arrow and leave with new wrist bling and the digits of a hottie or two.
Thursday, February 5 from 7-11 p.m.; tickets are $20, or $30 at the door, and include all-night happy hour drink pricing and unlimited bracelet making supplies.
Hotel Continental Miami Beach is located at 4000 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. For more information, visit the event website.
Treat Yourself at Valentine’s Sweet Fest
If your sweet tooth is kicking in a little early, we’ve got you. Valentine’s Sweet Fest is taking over Jungle Island, and the entire brood is invited. Come for the Sweetheart Scavenger Hunt and stay to devour cookies, cupcakes and confections to your heart’s content from Pinecrest Bakery, Stacked Cookie Company, Carlee’s Cookies, Peeled and Baked, SweetGem Cupcakes and LA Sweetz.
Saturday, February 7 from noon to 2 p.m.; tickets are $19.95 for children ages 3-9, $29.95 for adults and kids under age 2 get in for free.
Jungle Island is located at 111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami. For more information, visit the event website.
Touch Down at THRōW Social Miami’s Big Game Watch Party
On the heels of its grand opening week, THRōW Social Miami is going all out with a fully loaded Big Game Watch Party. The mega space will host the main event on a 22-foot LED video wall, along with multiple screens throughout the spot. Expect TV Commercial Bingo, buckets and wings specials and signature larger-than-life games, plus DJs and live entertainment to round it all out.
Sunday, February 8 starting at 4 p.m.; general admission tickets are $10 and reserved seating starts at $20 per person.
THRōW Social Miami is located at 2335 N. Miami Ave., Wynwood. For more information, visit the event website.
Get Inducted Into the Secret Sip Society at Freddy’s Speakeasy
Tucked away inside the InterContinental Miami, Freddy’s Speakeasy is inviting guests behind the bar for an intriguing adults-only imbibing experience. From Valentine’s date nights to Galentine’s gatherings, toast with a welcome cocktail followed by an immersive mixology session where you’ll use a nifty kit to craft a Freddy’s cocktail like a pro. Of course, a second cocktail seals the deal (think of it like your potable diploma).
Friday, February 13 and Saturday, February 14, with two sessions each night from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; tickets cost $62.36 per person.
InterContinental Miami is located at 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami. For more information, visit the event website.
Valentine’s Dinner and a Sultry Show at J’Adore Miami Beach
Miami’s hottest supper club and dinner show has a big, racy reveal in store, just in time for the ultimate V-Day soiree. “LEGS,” a new limited-time cabaret will bring sultry burlesque and showgirl glamour to the stage celebrating themes of love, strength and reinvention. Surely, it’ll set the stage for a memorable evening of cocktails, cuisine and cabaret. Don’t forget to dress to impress.
Saturday, February 14 from 8-11 p.m. Tickets start at $343 per person.
J’Adore Miami Beach is located at 1060 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. For more information, visit the event website.
Lincoln Road Gets Steeped in Lunar New Year Cheer
A two-day Chinese Lunar New Year bash from Smorgasburg on Lincoln Road invites all to lion dance, try calligraphy, do kung fu and get fully immersed in the Asian celebration. Of course, it wouldn’t be a party without the city’s best Asian eats and bevvies. More than a dozen vendors will be on hand, including Tang Tang and Yummy Dumplings (Chinese); Kabuki Soba (Japanese); Ahmays Cuisine (Burmese); Gangnam Sticks and Seoul Hotteok (Korean); Primo Boba (Vietnamese), just to name a standout few.
Saturday, February 14 from noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday, February 15 from noon to 8 p.m.
The event will take place at 1665 Lennox Avenue, Miami Beach. For more information, visit the event website.
Forks in and Glasses Up at the 25th Annual SOBEWFF
Our favorite annual marathon of indulgence is back with an upgraded edition for its milestone 25th anniversary. With more than 100 events in store, the festivities kick off with an exclusive wine tasting at a famed South Beach mansion and conclude with a booming beachside blowout. Expect the return of select signature favorites, celebratory first-time bashes, an in-depth roster of chef dinner collabs, plus hands-on workshops, jam-packed after-parties and four full days of foodie-forward fun in the sun. Keep tabs on Dish Miami—our exclusive soon-to-come preview guide is still marinating…
Wednesday, February 19 through Sunday, February 22.
Venues vary; for tickets and more information, visit the event website.
Make Candles in Honor of Black History Month at Tala Beach
A guided candle-making workshop, get creative and connect with Jeannine Escobar of black-owned Buena Vista Candle Co., during an intimate night of crafting paired with Black History Month-inspired storytelling. Create clean-burning soy wax candles in custom ceramic vessels by Valeria Rios Studio finished with botanical fragrances to give each piece a unique final touch.
Friday, February 20 at 6 p.m.; tickets cost $41.85.
Tala Beach is located in the 1 Hotel at 2341 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. For more information, visit the event website.
Embark on The Rare Tour at Daniel’s Miami
Three of the top steakhouses join forces for three nights only at this six-hands dinner series with Basque-based Xabier Gorrotxategi of Laia (No. 3 in the world), Jon Ayala of Casa Julian (No. 7 in the world) and Danny Ganem of Daniel’s Miami (No. 9 in the U.S.) as the host with the most. The Rare Tour’s flagship American stop is a not-to-be-missed stint from Gioia Hospitality in collaboration with ROCKPOOL Bar & Grill from Sydney. Expect a specially curated five-course menu with wine pairings from GAJA.
Thursday, February 26 through Sunday, February 28 starting at 6:30 p.m.; tickets start at $950 per person.
Daniel’s Miami is located at 1500 San Ignacio Ave., Coral Gables. For more information, visit the event website.
Learn the Art of Sushi Making at Queen Omakase
Sushi making is undoubtedly an art, from the ingredient selection to the refined technique. Join chef Max Kamakura on an omakase journey, where he guides foodies through this time-honored tradition, which includes perfecting the sushi rice and how to handle delicate fish with utmost care. The 90-minute class includes elevated self-made eats, a certificate of mastery and exclusive souvenirs from Queen.
Every Thursday at 6 p.m.; tickets cost $165 with wine pairing upgrades available for an added cost of $105 to $295, depending on the package.
Queen Omakase is located at 550 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. For more information, visit the event website.
