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This Week in Miami: November 2-8

Angelina Kurganska •

Sushi specials, a new Sunday brunch, and a seafood festival give you plenty of reasons to eat out this week. There’s also comedy in Allapattah, an orchestral take on Queen in Miami Beach, and a Cirque du Soleil ticket release to plan ahead for. Here’s what’s happening around Miami November 2-8.

Cirque du Soleil’s ECHO Is Coming Back to South Florida

Cirque du Soleil is bringing ECHO back to the Big Top at Gulfstream Park from January 27 through March 14, 2027. The evolved production combines acrobatics, immersive visuals, and contemporary live music. Follow FUTURE and her dog EWAI on a fantastical journey built around a mysterious cube, with a cast of 53 artists from nearly 20 countries. Tickets are on sale now if you’re planning ahead.

Gulfstream Park is located at 901 S. Federal Hwy., Hallandale Beach, FL 33009. For tickets and more information, visit the official ECHO website.

Get a First Taste of Uchibā at These Miami Happy Hours

Uchibā Miami

Uchibā is giving Miami diners a preview before its Brickell debut this winter. Through November 15, the Japanese izakaya-inspired newcomer is taking over happy hour at sister spots Uchi in Wynwood and Uchiko in Sunset Harbour, with bites and cocktails from its upcoming menu. Look for edamame jalapeño hummus, karaage with kimchi caramel, and a shiso daiquiri, plus location-exclusive plates like chicken thigh skewers at Uchi and nasu bao at Uchiko. It’s a preview of the bar-focused concept from James Beard Award-winning chef Tyson Cole before it opens in Mary Brickell Village. For more nearby dinner options, browse our guide to the best sushi in Wynwood.

The pop-up series has two locations: Uchi Miami, 252 NW 25th St., Miami, FL 33127 (Wynwood); and Uchiko Miami Beach, 1759 Purdy Ave., Ste. 102, Miami Beach, FL 33139 (Sunset Harbour). For more information, visit the official websites for Uchi Miami and Uchiko Miami Beach.

Monday, November 2

Enjoy Pan de Muerto at Tacos Atarantados

Tacos Atarantados × Honey Veil

A little pan de muerto after your tacos? Tacos Atarantados has teamed up with Miami-born bakery Honey Veil for a Día de los Muertos collaboration. Through November 3, the Monterrey-born taquería is serving the traditional lightly sweetened Mexican bread, finished with sugar and enjoyed during the holiday to honor loved ones. Grab one alongside your favorite tacos at either the Wynwood or Brickell location while the collaboration lasts.

Tacos Atarantados has two Miami locations: 218 NW 25th St., Miami, FL 33127 (Wynwood); and 1250 S. Miami Ave., Miami, FL 33130 (Brickell). For more information, visit their official website.

Tuesday, November 3

Make Tuesday Sushi Night at Pubbelly Sushi

Pubbelly Sushi is serving select rolls for $12 every Tuesday, giving regulars another reason to swing by for their favorites. The Japanese-Latin gastropub from chef José Mendín has built its following on combinations like the butter krab and rock shrimp tempura rolls. The menu goes well beyond sushi, too, with sashimi, ceviche, bao, and robata-grilled bites.

Wednesday, November 4

An Outdoor Dinner at GAIA Miami

GAIA Miami; photo by Diana Todorova Photography

GAIA Miami has added an outdoor courtyard in South of Fifth, giving its greek-mediterranean menu an open-air setting. Surrounded by greenery, the courtyard has 30 seats for dinner and cocktails. It’s the restaurant’s first outdoor dining experience in the U.S., with seating available daily starting at 5:30 p.m. Order the citrusy sea bream carpaccio and lobster linguini while you’re there.

GAIA Miami is located at 801 S. Pointe Dr., Miami Beach, FL 33139 (South of Fifth). For more information, visit their official website.

Friday, November 6

A Wellness Staycation at Loews

Loews Miami Beach Hotel

Loews Miami Beach and Loews Coral Gables have introduced Active Stays, a hotel wellness program for keeping up your routine on a staycation. You’ll find on-demand, in-room workouts from fitness expert Makena Rae, plus movement and recovery experiences tailored to each property. At Loews Miami Beach, that means rooftop Pilates with Beau Monde Pilates, guided meditation, and restorative treatments at Sea Spa. In Coral Gables, guests can book an Active Stays Restore Massage and get 10% off their first purchase at wellness boutique Sundara Luna.

Loews Miami Beach Hotel is located at 1601 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139 (South Beach); Loews Coral Gables Hotel is located at 2950 Coconut Grove Dr., Coral Gables, FL 33134 (Coral Gables). For more information, visit the official Active Stays website.

Laugh It Out at Zoko Collective’s Comedy Night

Zoko Collective

On November 6, Zoko Collective presents Collective Comedy, a monthly stand-up series hosted by Miami comics Brittany Brave and Carlos Hernandez, alongside a rotating lineup of local comedians. Brave, whose credits include TBS and MTV, joins Hernandez, the comic behind Only in Dade, for two hours of comedy and cocktails. Tickets are $30 and include a welcome shot of Mijenta Tequila. Come early for pizza at FRA Pizza and a cocktail at LoveCat. Find the event and ticket link on Zoko’s calendar.

Zoko Collective is located at 728 NW 29th St., Miami, FL 33127 (Allapattah), 305-530-8136. For more information, visit their official website.

Sunday, November 8

New Sunday Brunch at Amazónico Miami

Amazónico Miami is introducing Sunday brunch on November 8. The Brickell restaurant’s Latin-inspired feast has live-fire cooking, interactive food stations, and a DJ. The $85 menu starts with a Latin bakery selection before moving into dishes like ceviche Amazónico, wagyu al wok, and huevos rotos con gambas al coco, followed by charcoal-grilled picanha, picantón caipira, and ojo de bife. Don’t skip the live-fire seafood rice or the made-to-order mango caipirinha at the shaved ice station. Bottomless drink packages are available separately, starting at $30.

Amazónico Miami is located at 800 Brickell Ave., Miami, FL 33131 (Brickell). For more information, visit their official website.

Experience Queen and ’80s Classics with Miami Music Festival

This Sunday, the Miami Beach Classical Music Festival brings Immersive Symphony to Temple Emanu-El, pairing live performances by the Miami Music Festival Orchestra with 360-degree projection mapping across the sanctuary’s domed architecture. The evening’s program celebrates Queen and ’80s favorites, surrounding you with music and visuals. Tickets start at $35 plus fees. Book the November 8 performance.

Temple Emanu-El Sanctuary is located at 1701 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139 (South Beach). For more information, visit the festival’s official website.

Get Your Seafood Fix at the South Florida Seafood Festival

South Florida Seafood Festival

The South Florida Seafood Festival returns to Wynwood Marketplace on November 8 for its 13th annual celebration, with more than 15 local vendors serving oysters, lobster rolls, stone crabs, and ceviche. Beyond the food, expect live chef demos and tastings, mixology experiences, cocktails, music, and family activities. VIP tickets include an open bar, shaded seating, and access to an exclusive lounge. Children under 12 get in free. Find festival tickets.

Wynwood Marketplace is located at 2250 NW 2nd Ave., Miami, FL 33127 (Wynwood). For more information, visit the festival’s official website.

Pick your dinner or show, then check the venue’s booking page before heading out. For more places to eat nearby, keep our guides to the best restaurants in Brickell and outdoor dining in Miami handy.

Tags: Amazónico MiamiCirque du SoleilGAIAHoney VeilLoews Coral GablesLoews Miami BeachMiami Music FestivalPubbelly SushiSouth Florida Seafood FestivalTacos Atarantados