Good news was all over the place this week, when we not only learned that we’ll finally be able to eat in air-conditioned comfort at restaurants again, we’ll also be able to watch the discomfort that is Dolphins and Hurricanes football. And, while the anticipation for both of those can be painful, at least this weekend you’ll have half-off wine, free guac at Coyo, and Friday night virtual rave to keep you occupied. All that and a new drive-in in Doral top the best stuff to do in Miami this weekend.
Friday, August 28
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Black Men Talk Tech, an organization devoted to bridging the inequality gap in the tech world, hosts the latest version of its fireside chats from 1-3:30pm. It’ll feature Doug Speight of AnnexTech, intelligent vending machine impresario Dawn Dickson, and other black leaders in tech discussing everything from AI to closing government contracts.
Cost: $10
Friday, August 28
Doral Central Park
The City of Doral debuts its new drive-in movie theater at 7pm in Doral Central Park, set to run the last Friday of every month for the foreseeable future. This month’s feature is the Fast & Furious spinoff Hobbs and Shaw, starring The Rock and Jason Statham. The best part: There’s no concession stand so bringing your own food isn’t only allowed, it’s encouraged.
Cost: $5
Friday, August 28
III Forks Steakhouse
Reap the benefits of yet another made up food and drink holiday when III Forks Steakhouse in Palm Beach Gardens serves up all their red wine for 50% off. This extends to all glasses and bottles, so if you don’t live nearby you may want to Uber.
Cost: Half what you’d normally pay
Friday, August 28
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Kick off your Friday with a four-hour stream of dance music timed to happy hour and beyond. This week’s Save our Rave will feature music from Miami’s own Freak the Disco, Okayfine from Baltimore, and Bumpy Nuggets from New York City.
Cost: Free
Friday, August 28 - Sunday, August 30
Pubbelly Sushi
It’ll be a few more days until you can enjoy the delicate goodness that is Pubbelly Sushi in glorious AC. But if you can’t wait until the end of the month, snag one of its new DIY sushi and/or cocktail kits, which launch Friday. The sushi making kit includes all the ingredients you’ll need for tuna and salmon nigiris and rolls, and the cocktail kit brings sake and mixers.
Cost: Sushi kit is $45, Cocktail kit starts at $35
Friday, August 28 - Sunday, August 30
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Like so many things, South Florida’s premiere LGBTQ+ film fest didn’t go off quite as planned in 2020. And if you missed the August 20 drive-in premiere at Dezerland you can still catch some of the most cutting edge LGBTQ films of the year online. Outshine will stream films at 7pm and 9:15pm all weekend, with 3pm showings on Saturday and Sunday.
Cost: Packages start at $60 for six films
Saturday, August 29
Coyo Taco Coral Gables
It seems like only six months ago Coyo opened its Coral Gables outpost, probably because mid-March to now has taken, like, two weeks. But it actually has been a year since they opened, and Coyo’s celebrating by pouring 2-for-1 draft margaritas and giving you a free side of guac with any meal all day long.
Cost: Menu prices vary
Saturday, August 29
Fairchild Garden
Fairchild Garden launches a new dinner series Saturday night, where you’ll dine al fresco on a Floribbean feast from Chef Allen Susser. The five-course menu includes pan-seared lionfish, avocado ceviche, and grilled creole sirloin steak -- and its capacity is capped at 30.
Cost: $165pp for members. $180 for non-members.
Saturday, August 29
Lucky Records
Though National Record Store Day didn’t make its original April 18 appearance, the good news is this year it’s been moved to THREE days, the first of which is this Saturday. To celebrate -- and support your local record store -- pop into Lucky Records at 1-800 Lucky and find the first official vinyl pressing of Tyler the Creator's Cherry Bomb, the reissue of Magnum Funk Holy Grail’s Fully Loaded, and Iggy Pop’s Kiss my Blood Live.
Cost: Record prices vary
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