13 Things You Must Do in Miami This March
One of the things you forget when you live in Miami -- in addition to all these things, obviously -- is that instead of starting in, like, September, spring doesn't actually start until March. Especially since while it's still winter in the rest of the country, we're hitting outdoor beer fests, wearing almost nothing to Ultra, and everything else on our list of 13 things you must do in Miami this March...
La Fonda Pop-Up Restaurant
This month-long pop-up by nightlife vet Tatanka Guerrero, in a graffiti-outfitted space, is a little bit Chilean and a little bit Japanese and features tons of local chef collabs like Alex Chang and Jose Mendin. Open Wednesday-Sunday from 6-11pm; reservations are required: lafondasb@gmail.com or 305-788-8011.
Cadillac Championship at Doral
In Miami there’re more to golf championships than just golf, so fore-go the country club food in favor of eats and drinks by Burger & Beer Joint, BCTacos, HipPOPs, and the Grey Goose 19th Hole Lounge. At night, hit up Cadillac Miami Nights where you can party like Tiger. Well, not exactly like him, hopefully.
Miami Dade College’s Miami International Film Festival
The festival hits the Downtown Olympia Theater plus six other venues with 125 films over 10 days, including the world premiere of Billy Corben's Dawg Fight.
Sprung! Spring Beer Festival
Stouts and porters are great, but spring and summer brews are really more Miami-appropriate, and you can sample 200 lighter-style suds at the springy sister to Grovetoberfest. Even better: if you TWEET this calendar to @IGotSprung with #sprung, you could win two VIP tickets to the event.
Grillin’ in the Grove
It's cool if you, um, fall asleep after Sprung!, 'cause this sweet grilled meat event featuring BBQ style's from across the country is also in Peacock Park the next day. Pro tip: skip the grilling from your boss and ask for Monday off in advance.
Rooftop Sessions: Artofficial
Music and cheap food never get old, especially when it comes with a view of Miami, as it does when you get in on this $16 Session Prix Fixe Menu that includes two dishes and one dessert.
PULSE: Late Night at the New World Symphony
The symphony turns into a party every few months with the help of an acclaimed DJ, club lights, and trippy graphics. It’s general admission, so you can sit, or stand, or do both, wherever you please. Because you’re, like, cultural and stuff.
Original Marathon Seafood Festival
Expect more than 12,000lbs of fresh seafood served beachside, including something called “konkwurst” sausage (basically a sausage made out of conch). Of course, there will also be burgers and hot dogs for the non-seafood lovers.
Calle Ocho Festival
20+ blocks of Carnival-style fun includes the world’s longest conga line, mojitos, a domino tournament, Cuban food, and tons of scantily clad women. Plus, Pitbull will probably be around somewhere.
National Ravioli Day at BRIO Tuscan Grille
This pasta-based food holiday means you get 50% off select ravioli dishes like Ravioli Di Bello, Lobster & Shrimp Ravioli, and Ravioli alla Vodka as long as you eat 'em in the restaurant.
Winter Music Conference
Sure it's an industry event, but luckily WMC comes with tons of unofficial parties and poolside ragers. Or you could just hang out at the lobby of the Deauville (the event’s host hotel) and see what happens.
Ultra Music Festival
These ladies will be back for 32+ hours of sound from a who’s who of the EDM world, including Avicii, Martin Garrix, Hardwell, Steve Aoki, and David Guetta, to name a few.
Delray Beach Bacon & Bourbon Fest
The first of its kind, we hear it'll have eats like braised pork belly and bacon ice cream, as well as food seminars like the Food & Bourbon Pairings and a Pappy Van Winkle tasting.