Featured Events in Miami in August, 2025 (July Updated)

Cecilia Vicuña is a poet and artist who grew up in the Chilean commune of La Florida, in the Maipo Valley. Born to a family of artists and intellectuals, Vicuña grew up hearing about the persecution and incarceration of individuals who struggled for social justice in the wake of increasingly conservative government agendas. While attending the Slade School of Fine Art in London on a British Council Award in 1972–73, a coup d’état led by General Augusto Pinochet, commander-in-chief of the Chilean army, ushered in a seventeen-year military dictatorship. This led Vicuña to remain in London on a self-imposed exile, where she exhibited her work at the Institute of Contemporary Arts and published her first book, Saborami (1973). At the time, she was largely focused on political activism directed against fascism and human rights violations in Chile and other countries.

One Becomes Many explores the enduring legacies that transcend generations in the works of ten Black Brazilian artists. Through traditional motifs, geometric abstractions, and a deep reverence for Brazilian culture, these artists offer glimpses into a world where resilience is not merely a trait but a sacred inheritance. Central to the exhibition is candomblé—the Afro-Brazilian religion that draws on traditions of West African ethnic groups such as the Yoruba, Fon, and Bantu, as well as some aspects Roman Catholicism. Inspired by ritual practices, these artists pay homage to deities and ancestral spirits, exuding divine potency and wisdom in their works. The reimagined symbolic imagery from candomblé serves as a visual testament to the strength of a people who have endured, persisted, and thrived.

Narratives in Focus is a photography exhibition featuring a diverse range of artists from the Caribbean, United States Latin America, and Africa. This presentation delves into nuanced expressions of individual and collective identities, prompting viewers to critically engage with themes of race, gender, and culture. The works exhibited emphasize the power of photography as a medium to investigate personal histories, cultural identities, and social dynamics. Through diverse visual languages, the artists highlight issues of memory, migration, and the interplay between tradition and modernity. Themes of survival, resistance, and empowerment are prevalent, reflecting the artists’ commitment to addressing and redefining notions of home, land, and community. By presenting a variety of perspectives and experiences, Narratives in Focus encourages viewers to reconsider their perceptions and biases. It not only underscores the importance of representation, but also invites contemplation on the intricate connections between the past and present, the personal and collective, and the local and global. Through powerful imagery and thought-provoking content, this exhibition challenges and deepens our understanding of identity in today’s world. Presented artists are Widline Cadet, Sarah Charlesworth, River Claure, Camila Falquez, Anna Bella Geiger, Njaimeh Njie, Athi-Patra Ruga, and Mary Sibande.

One hundred years after his birth, Gyula Kosice: Intergalactic celebrates the career of the Argentine artist Gyula Kosice (b. 1924, Košice, Czechoslovakia; d. 2016, Buenos Aires, Argentina), an experimental artist, sculptor, poet, and theorist. Co-founder of Arturo (1944) and Madí (1946), two constructive art groups that were centered in the Río de la Plata region between Uruguay and Argentina, he was also a prominent figure in the international avant-garde after 1945. His practice introduced original artistic ideas, such as interactive sculptures, which questioned the relationship between the art object and the spectator and experimented with a wide range of materials, many of which had never been used in art before. Like Julio Le Parc and Carlos Cruz-Diez, he incorporated light and motion yet, was one of the first to incorporate water in his works. Intergalactic focuses on his experimental production, in which motion was a constant and essential feature. It includes works that he created between 1950 and 1980, such as acrylic sculptures, kinetic reliefs, and drops of water, most of which incorporated lights and were activated by aerators and motors. The exhibition features Gyula Kosice’s most ambitious work, The Hydrospatial City (1946–2004), an experiential installation comprised of architectural prototypes that speculate on the possibility of human settlement beyond Earth brought on by socioeconomic inequality, environmental degradation, and astronomical population growth. As an alternative, he proposed a city of semi-open, modular habitats suspended 5000 feet above the ground and powered by oxygen and hydrogen harnessed from water vapor in the clouds.

Throughout this one-day clinic, Edrice Femi Bam Adebayo will give attendees the chance to put in the hard work the athletes do. Campers will train like the players. Bam will offer tips and hands-on instruction, including lectures, fundamental basketball skills stations, contact and non-contact games in a high energy, fun, and positive environnment. Campers will be placed in small groups by age to ensure that each child gets maximum instruction. The comprehensive camp experience is great for athletes of all skill levels, whether they are new to the game or have been playing for years. Individual and team awards will be given in each age group. Information Source: OnDecker | eventbrite

Katy Perry Miami is set to be an unforgettable event, taking place at the renowned KaseyaCenter in Miami, FL, on August 23, 2025, at 7:00 PM. This highly anticipated concert promises a spectacular evening filled with Katy Perry's chart-topping hits and mesmerizing performances. With ticket prices ranging from $55 to $198, fans will have the opportunity to experience a night of extraordinary entertainment in one of Miami's premier venues. Known for her vibrant stage presence and captivating vocal prowess, Katy Perry is expected to deliver a show that will leave the audience in awe. The KaseyaCenter, located in the heart of Miami, provides the perfect backdrop for this event, ensuring an exceptional experience for all attendees. Don't miss the chance to witness Katy Perry Miami, a concert that promises to be a highlight of the year.

Don't miss the highly anticipated Manuel Turizo "201 Tour" coming to Miami at the Kaseya Center on August 29, 2025. The event promises an unforgettable experience at 601 Biscayne Blvd, FL, 33132. Join fans for a night filled with incredible music and entertainment in a stunning venue. Get ready to be mesmerized by Manuel Turizo's talent and charisma as he takes the stage in this must-see performance.

Inspired by the murals of Carl Abrahams lining the departures lounge of Kingston Jamaica’s Norman Manley International Airport, Hurvin Anderson presents a new, sixteen-panel, monumental painting in his first solo show at Pérez Art Museum Miami. Mining the space between abstraction and representation in painting, Anderson creates art that is at once steeped in history but also acutely contemporary. Born in Birmingham, England to Jamaican parents of the Windrush Generation, a graduate of the Royal College of Art in London, Anderson’s paintings are grounded in the universal spaces and visual archive of the landscape tradition so much a part of the history of modern western art. Yet, as is demonstrated here, he is also an explorer of what those histories mean in the African diaspora and, more specifically, within the cultural and social traditions of the Caribbean. In 2022, Anderson participated in the Kingston Biennial. While working on that project, he traveled to and from Jamaica through Miami; coming face-to-face with the two murals Abrahams painted on Jamaican history for the airport in 1985. During this time, Abrahams’s murals began resonating with Anderson in a different way. Reflecting on the importance of Jamaican history, and the rich history of the Caribbean as a whole, Anderson began working on ideas for this show while taking these trips. Thinking of what these historical murals mean for immigration, but also as a point of entry and departure for tourism, Anderson developed this new sixteen-panel painting.

This exhibition is presented in three chapters, each showcasing a single video work by a different artist: Cao Fei, Cécile B. Evans, and Guerreiro do Divino Amor. Visitors are encouraged to return to experience the works individually. Each video takes viewers on a journey through alternate realities where the boundaries between the real, the virtual, and the imagined blur. Collectively, the works examine how constructed worlds—whether simulated, cultural, or mythological—shape our understanding of identity, space, and power.

It reveals the breadth and complexity of Amaral’s practice, highlighting crucial periods in the development of her career as she moved from colorful explorations of the grid to experiments with materiality and scale.

Explore how swimwear has evolved from practical attire to cultural statement in a new exhibition at HistoryMiami Museum. Waves of Style: Swimwear Through the Decades, on view from May 10 through October 5, traces the transformation of swim fashion through historic garments and interactive displays. Guests can explore the societal influences that have shaped perceptions of swimwear while also participating in hands-on activities, including the opportunity to design their own swimwear concepts. The exhibition brings together an impressive collaboration of partners, including Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, PARAISO Miami Swim Week, Patsy West, Miami Dade College's Wolfson Archives, Keni Valenti, University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame and Museum, and contemporary swimwear brands such as NADJEA, Kené Kaya, Liliana Montoya Swim, SHAN and Chromat.

Language and Image: Conceptual and Performance-based Photography from the Jorge M. Pérez Collection brings together more than 100 works by over 50 international artists. In line with our mission and vision—one that is shared by our patrons’ passion for collecting—the artists come from all over the planet but artists from Latin America and the African diaspora play a significant role. Celebrated artists who have made innovative works of art for decades, such as Marina Abramović, Thomas Ruff, Cindy Sherman, and Thomas Struth are featured alongside artists like Jonathas de Andrade, María Magdalena Campos-Pons, Ana Mendieta, and Vik Muniz, among others who have been presented at the museum frequently in the past.

Mark Dion blurs the lines between reality and fiction to examine human interventions in nature in this large-scale installation, originally commissioned by the Miami Art Museum (now PAMM) in 2006. The South Florida Wildlife Rescue Unit presents a mobile rescue operation—a fully equipped vehicle operated by a fictional team tasked with saving endangered species in the Everglades. Mannequins in uniform and a vitrine displaying conservation tools and artifacts create a staged yet eerily plausible scene that humorously critiques bureaucratic inefficiency while celebrating grassroots environmental activism. Dion’s work prompts reflection on the complex history of the Everglades—from early exploration and ecological exploitation to ongoing restoration efforts. Combining meticulous research with biting irony, Dion challenges how science, policy, and myth shape our perception of nature. This exhibition brings urgent environmental and social issues into focus, offering a thought-provoking look at Florida’s most fragile ecosystem.

Memory serves as the bridge between life’s fleeting moments and our ongoing formation of a sense of self—shaping our identity and anchoring us to the past. In the constant interplay of remembering and forgetting, life becomes a series of fragmented recollections that define how we exist in time and how we confront the inevitability of death. Fragments of Time: Selections from PAMM’s Collection draws on video works from the museum’s permanent collection to explore how artists reflect on the passage of time, the nature of memory, and humanity’s enduring search for life’s meaning. Through works that address reflection, loss, transformation, and the evolution of personal and collective memory, the exhibition considers how moments—both remembered and forgotten—shape our understanding of ourselves. Themes include Alzheimer’s disease, explored through Elizabeth Cerejido and Mark A. Koven’s Absence Series: Rocking Chair (2002) and Autumn Casey’s Elysian Fields (2014); the role of shared cultural memory in Glenda León’s Canalización (2014); the erosion of innocence in Hernan Bas’s Fragile Moments (2003); and the fragility of memory in the digital era in Jack Strange’s Into a Puff of Virtual Smoke (2008). Together, these works invite viewers to reflect on the fragile, transformative power of memory in shaping human experience.

DanceAfrica Miami 2025 is an exciting event that celebrates the rich culture of African dance,music, amd history. Join us for a three-day cultural experience from Friday, August 1 to Sunday, August 3, 2025, featuring dynamic dance, drum, and song workshops, a vendor marketplace, Children's village and the BEACH. On Friday, August 1 and Sunday, August 3, the festivities take place at Florida Memorial University — 15800 NW 42nd Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33054 — where you’ll experience the energy and passion of African dance and music through immersive workshops and cultural engagement. On Saturday, August 2, we take the celebration to the North Miami Beach Bandshell (7275 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, Fl 33141) for a special beachfront experience. All workshops on this day will be held outdoors — just 75 feet from the ocean — allowing you to dance in the open air and enjoy the water whenever you’re ready to cool off. Learn about the history and significance of African and Diaspora traditions through hands-on classes led by master artists. Whether you're a dancer, drummer, or cultural enthusiast, there's something for everyone. This is an in-person event you won't want to miss! Come celebrate the beauty, rhythm, and spirit of African culture at DanceAfrica Miami 2025. Get your DanceAfrica Miami 2025 T-shirts today!! Shirts under 2X are $30 or 2 for $55. All other sizes are $35 or 2 for $60. Youth sizes are also available , $20 each or 2 for $30. T-shirts are available in youth, ladies and mens sizes. Ladies order a size up for a looser fit. Information Source: Delou Africa, Inc. | eventbrite

Experience an unforgettable evening with Maxwell at The Serenade 2025 in Miami. The event will take place at the prestigious Kaseya Center located at 601 Biscayne Blvd, FL, 33132 on August 8, 2025. Maxwell, known for his soulful performances and captivating stage presence, promises a night filled with soulful melodies and timeless hits. Don't miss this opportunity to witness a true music legend in action. Mark your calendars and secure your tickets for Maxwell: The Serenade 2025 in Miami.

Experience the magic of a live concert by attending BEBESHITO EN CONCIERTO in Miami at the prestigious Kaseya Center. The event will take place on August 9, 2025, at 601 Biscayne Blvd, FL, 33132. Don't miss this opportunity to witness a spectacular performance by BEBESHITO in a stunning venue in the heart of Miami. Reserve your tickets now to secure your spot at this unforgettable musical event.

Breakeven Booking is proud to present Girl Ultra on her "Blushing Tour" in Miami. The event will take place at Gramps Wynwood, located at 176 NW 24th Street, FL, 33127, on August 13, 2025. Girl Ultra, a talented and acclaimed artist, will be showcasing her unique blend of R&B and electronic music, promising an unforgettable night for attendees. Make sure to mark your calendars for this special performance in the vibrant city of Miami.

Breakeven Booking is excited to present an unforgettable night of music in Miami featuring Fiddlehead, Rival Schools, Bad Beat, and Collateral. The event will take place at Gramps Wynwood on August 16, 2025. Join us for an evening of diverse sounds and energetic performances at this iconic venue located at 176 NW 24th Street, FL, 33127. Don't miss out on this opportunity to experience a lineup of talented musicians in the vibrant city of Miami.

Mark your calendars for the much-anticipated KATY PERRY - THE LIFETIMES TOUR coming to Miami! This spectacular event will take place at the Kaseya Center on August 23, 2025. Don't miss this opportunity to experience Katy Perry's sensational performance at 601 Biscayne Blvd, FL, 33132. Get ready to be captivated by her incredible music and unforgettable stage presence. Make sure to secure your tickets early for a night you won't want to miss!

Elliot & Erick Jiménez: El Monte is the first solo museum exhibition of the artist duo Elliot & Erick Jiménez. The photographers, identical twin brothers, present an entirely new body of work inspired by the spiritual tradition of Lucumí—a syncretic Afro-Caribbean religion that emerged in late nineteenth-century Cuba bringing together elements of Yoruba, Catholicism, and Spiritism—and by Lydia Cabrera’s seminal text El Monte. First published in Cuba in 1954, El Monte is a foundational study of Afro-Cuban religions that was translated into English for the first time in 2023, significantly broadening access to its insights on Caribbean spiritual practices. This exhibition highlights the Jiménez twins’ bicultural upbringing as Cuban Americans raised in the Lucumí tradition. At the center of the exhibition is a large structure that dominates the gallery space, its interior evoking both a chapel and a forest. The installation references syncretic Caribbean religions, their Catholic counterparts, and the Cuban monte (forest or wilderness)—a site associated with mystery, transformations, and spiritual encounters. Various works explore the artists’ relationship as identical twins, the structure itself symbolizing the shared space of the womb. Other works reimagine well-known art historical compositions through the lens of Lucumí, examining its intersections with colonialism and the Western art historical canon. While the exhibition primarily features photographs, it also includes sculptural elements interspersed throughout the gallery. Together, these works invite visitors to engage with themes of wonder, mystery, self-reflection, and discovery.