This Week in Miami: January 26–February 1

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.

Miami’s Hotel Moment: Renovations, Racquets, and Reinvention

Miami’s hospitality scene is in full refresh mode, and winter is bringing some serious upgrades. Leading the charge, Loews Miami Beach Hotel has rolled out a $55 million redesign, unveiling 790 newly polished rooms and suites that feel clean, coastal, and quietly luxe. The update also includes two fresh dining additions: Bistro Collins for relaxed all-day bites and The Sushi Bar for something sharper after dark.

Down in South of Fifth, the art deco Balfour Miami Beach has officially joined The Registry Collection, giving the 1940 landmark a refined reboot without erasing its old-school charm. Expect vintage bones, modern comforts, and a prime location just off the sand.

Meanwhile in Aventura, JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort and Spa is leaning sporty with the debut of Turnberry Isle Racquet Club, adding pickleball and padel courts, lessons, tournaments, and a Racquet Shoppe—because Miami never skips leg day.

Art Deco Turns 100—and Miami Beach Is the Main Character

Miami Beach is throwing a centennial-worthy glow-up for Art Deco. 100 Years of Art Deco: A World Celebration takes over Lummus Park with a free, open-air exhibition that tracks the movement from its Parisian roots to Miami’s unmistakable Tropical Deco flair. Featuring over 100 images from around the globe, the walkable installation reads like a design time capsule—bold lines, global influence, and plenty of local color. Presented by the City of Miami Beach, the exhibit runs through January 2026, making it the kind of cultural flex you can casually stroll, photograph, and revisit. Equal parts history lesson and seaside art moment, this one’s worth slowing down for.

For more information, visit the Galeria page.

Midline Miami Turns Up the Volume in Wynwood

Wynwood just got louder—in a good way. Midline Miami has officially opened at Arlo Wynwood, bringing a serious indoor live-music venue into the mix. The two-story, 10,000-square-foot space holds up to 1,200 guests and is built for versatility, hosting everything from electronic sets to rock and R&B shows. More than just a stage, Midline positions itself as a creative hub—part performance space, part cultural connector, designed to spark real energy between artists and audiences. It’s the kind of venue Wynwood’s been waiting for: polished but not pretentious, expressive without trying too hard, and ready to anchor Miami’s live-music scene year-round.

Midline Miami is located at 2221 NW Miami Ct., Miami, FL 33127. For more information, visit their official website.

Hakkasan’s Sommelier Sessions: A Refined Afternoon Wine Experience

For those who appreciate wine without the theater, Hakkasan at Fontainebleau has introduced a sommelier-led tasting that speaks softly and confidently. Every Friday and Saturday at 3, 4, and 5 p.m., guests can settle in for a curated flight pulled from Fontainebleau’s deep bench of 1,000-plus standout bottles, paired with Hakkasan’s Michelin-recognized bites. Leading the experience is Erica Lozano, Hakkasan’s certified lead sommelier, whose decade-plus expertise brings clarity to every pour. It’s refined, sensory, and unapologetically luxe—proof that wine o’clock can absolutely start before sunset.

Hakkasan is located at 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33140. For more information, visit their official website.

Cry Baby Creamery Expands to Kendall

Cry Baby Creamery is officially taking its cult-favorite scoops to Kendall. The beloved small-batch ice cream shop has now opened its West Kendall location, followed by a South Kendall outpost set to open in early February, bringing its nostalgia-fueled flavors back to founder Stephanie Diaz’s hometown. Expect all the Cry Baby hits: playful, house-made ice creams, gooey baked goods, and seasonal flavors that lean equal parts classic Americana and Miami whimsy. Think viva pastelito (cream cheese and mascarpone ice cream mixed with guava swirls and caramelized puff pastry), bean to cone (Ecuadorian milk chocolate ice cream with dark chocolate flakes), and winter-only scoops like flan brûlée (flan ice cream with caramelized sugar). Oh my.

Cry Baby Creamery West Kendall is located at 15707 SW 56th St., Miami, FL 33185. For more information, visit their official website.

Verde Launches New Menu Inspired by PAMM’s Latest Exhibitions

This season at Pérez Art Museum Miami, the experience extends beyond the galleries and onto the table. Verde, the museum’s waterfront restaurant, has introduced a new menu by executive chef Valeri Fuentes that translates PAMM’s current exhibitions into carefully composed dishes. Each art-driven item is marked with a paintbrush icon and paired with a QR code linking directly to the work that inspired it. Standouts include raspado ceviche with passion fruit and leche de tigre shaved ice, love letter empanadas stuffed with chorizo, mozzarella, and sweet plantain, and a charcoal-black dagger to your heart falafel with labneh and black garlic aioli.

Verde is located inside the Pérez Art Museum Miami at 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33132. For more information, visit their official website.

Thursday, January 29

National Gnocchi Day at Ironside Pizza

Ironside Pizza doesn’t need much of an excuse to show off, but National Gnocchi Day gives it one anyway. On January 29, the Upper Eastside favorite leans into comfort with gnocchi alla Genovese, tossed in a vivid, housemade basil pesto that tastes like it came straight from the garden out back. It’s unfussy, aromatic, and exactly the kind of dish you want to linger over while the wood-fired oven crackles nearby. Come for the gnocchi and stay for a shot of limoncello or two.

Mary Lou’s Takes Over Wall at W South Beach

Wall is back—and it’s boozier. Mary Lou’s lands at W South Beach with a martini-first cocktail menu built for long nights: pristine dry martinis, dirty riffs washed with feta, an espresso martini that actually hits, plus polished crowd-pleasers like the house marg and mama’s mangoes. It’s part supper club, part lounge, all attitude, wrapped in animal prints and late-night glamour. This isn’t nostalgia—it’s Miami nightlife picking up right where it left off. Opening January 29.

Mary Lou’s Miami is located at W South Beach at 2201 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139. For more information, visit their official website.

Saturday, January 31

El Parche Brings Colombia’s Rhythm Back to Wynwood

El Parche returns to Wynwood Marketplace on January 31, transforming the space into an all-day, all-night celebration of Colombian culture. Running from 4 p.m. to 3 a.m., the community-driven event blends high-energy DJ sets, live performances, and a soundtrack that moves seamlessly from salsa and vallenato to trap and guaracha. Tropical cocktails, empanadas, and arepas fuel the vibe, while colorful décor channels cities like Medellín and Cali.

El Parche will take place at Wynwood Marketplace, 2250 NW 2nd Ave., Miami, FL 33127. For tickets, visit Eventbrite.