What to Do in Miami This Week [Jan 12-18]

Each week, we round up what’s worth your time right now—from new menus and pop-up moments to festivals, openings, and low-key excuses to go out on a weeknight. Consider this your curated snapshot of the city as it moves through the week ahead: where to eat, what to drink, and what’s quietly (or loudly) happening around town.

Dry January at Aguasal

Dry January gets a polished Mediterranean vibe at Aguasal inside Andaz Miami Beach. The restaurant’s spirit-free cocktails lean botanical, from the bright cardamom-and-ginger spritz to a silky Mediterranean milk punch layered with lavender, pomegranate, and mint. The experience carries upstairs to Bar Centro, where refined zero-proof options balance tropical and savory notes with the same care as their full-strength counterparts. Together, Aguasal and Bar Centro offer a thoughtful, flavor-forward way to go alcohol-free.

Aguasal is located at 4041 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33140. For more information, visit their official website.

Wednesday, January 15

YASU Omakase Opening

Opening this Wednesday in the Design District, YASU Omakase is an eight-seat counter from Michelin-recognized chef Yasu Tanaka, brought to life with Spicy Hospitality Group. This is Tanaka at his most personal: an intimate, ritual-driven experience unfolding at a rare 600-year-old hinoki wood counter traditionally reserved for Japanese temples. Expect a tightly curated progression of otsumami, pristine nigiri, and seasonal finishes, all rooted in precision. Minimal seats, maximal intention—YASU is not about spectacle; it is about craft at its most focused.

YASU Omakase is located at 151 NE 41st St., Suite 137, Miami, FL 33137. For more information, visit their official website.

Thursday, January 16

NOUVEAU Miami Opening

This Thursday, serial restaurateur Ebony Austin and cultural tastemaker Yandy Smith officially open NOUVEAU Miami, a polished day-to-night destination designed to be seen, felt, and talked about. Blending art-forward cuisine, elevated cocktails, and a high-energy social rhythm, NOUVEAU leans into Miami’s global, expressive spirit with confidence. Expect a refined opening complete with ribbon cutting, live music, and creative moments that set the tone for what is next. This is not just another opening—it is a statement piece for Wynwood’s evolving scene. Event details here.

NOUVEAU Miami is located at 108 NW 25th St., Miami, FL 33127. For more information, follow them on Instagram.

Friday, January 17

Ezio’s Opening

This Friday, Ezio’s officially opens its doors, bringing an upscale, Italian-inspired steakhouse energy to North Beach. Led by co-owners Brandon Hoy and chef Carlo Mirarchi of Roberta’s fame, the new spot blends New York confidence with Miami polish. Expect passed bites, Ezio’s signature dishes, classic cocktails heavy on the martinis, and live music setting the tone for the night. It is a grand opening designed to make an entrance—and a clear signal that North Beach dining is entering a new era.

Ezio’s is located at 580 72nd St., Miami Beach, FL 33141. For more information, visit their official website.

Saturday, January 18

Lincoln Road and Raw Figs Donation-Based Drawing

Lincoln Road turns into an open-air art studio with Raw Figs’ free figure drawing session. Set near the Oval at Euclid Avenue, this self-guided evening invites artists of all levels to sketch clothed models against the colorful backdrop of Miami Beach. The two-hour session follows a structured series of poses, with materials available on a first-come basis and food and drinks nearby to keep the creative energy flowing. Sponsored by Lincoln Road, it is an accessible, low-pressure way to make art in public—and see the strip in a completely different light.

For more information, visit their official website.

Sunday, January 19

Flow Farmers Market

Sundays in Brickell get a softer, greener rhythm at Flow Farmers Market. Set by the river, this weekly gathering blends fresh local produce, artisan breads, flowers, and small-batch goods with live music and easygoing community energy. Expect wellness-forward touches like morning yoga and creative workshops, plus a vendor lineup rooted in earth-first values. Dogs are welcome, neighbors actually talk to each other, and everything feels refreshingly unhurried. Whether you are shopping, stretching, or just soaking it in, Flow is the kind of Sunday reset that gives Brickell that community feel again.

Flow Farmers Market is located at 275 SW 6th St., Miami, FL 33130. For more information, visit their official website.

Free Community Yoga on Lincoln Road

Lincoln Road is carving out space for a slower Sunday. Every week, Euclid Courtyard transforms into an open-air yoga studio, offering a free community class from 10–11 a.m. It is an easy invitation to reset—fresh air, gentle movement, and a moment of calm tucked into the rhythm of Miami Beach. Hosted by the Lincoln Road BID, the class welcomes all levels and asks only that you bring your own mat and water. No sign-ups, no pressure—just a simple, grounding way to start the day centered and present.

Location: Euclid Courtyard, 700 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139.

Lincoln Road Farmers Market

After yoga, keep the Sunday rhythm going just a few steps away at the Lincoln Road Farmers Market. Stretching from Washington Avenue to Meridian Avenue, this Miami Beach staple has been showing up every Sunday—rain or shine—for decades. Open from 9 a.m.–6 p.m., the market is packed with fresh fruits and vegetables, tropical finds, flowers, plants, and local goods that make wandering feel productive in the best way.

The Lincoln Road Farmers Market is located along Lincoln Road from Meridian Avenue to Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139.

National Peking Duck Day at Brooklyn Chophouse

Brooklyn Chophouse is not doing subtle for National Peking Duck Day—and honestly, why should they? The one-night-worthy experience centers on a whole Peking duck carved tableside, crisped to perfection and served with warm pancakes, hoisin, cucumber, scallions, and that signature peanut sauce that always steals the show. Then, just when you think it has peaked, in comes a 10-ounce Osetra caviar service with blinis, egg, chives, crème fraîche, and two glasses of champagne. It is built for two, priced at $250, and very much a lean-in kind of celebration.

Brooklyn Chophouse is located at 1201 Brickell Bay Dr., Miami, FL 33131. For more information, visit their official website.