These are the best things to do in Miami this weekend

Los Angeles four-piece The Marías—who are named for their Puerto Rican singer María Zardoya—take to the road on the back of the release of their sophomore album, Submarine. Expect a hazy, electro-infused brand of chart-tickling pop with lyrics in both English and Spanish.

The nation’s largest family-owned big-top circus is bringing its electrifying tour to Miami this summer. Running through August 11, the show features a stellar cast of international talent, including Olympic athletes, professional daredevils, award-winning comedians and Vazquez family members who aim to leave you breathless with each death-defying act. All the action unfolds to a scintillating original soundtrack in an air-conditioned tent, ensuring maximum comfort as you marvel at the all-human cast. There’s even an option to mingle with the circus stars after the extraordinary performance.

If you've been meaning to go check out the incredible immersive exhibits at Superblue, haven't been in a while or just want to change things up this weekend, here's your moment. The Allapattah art destination is kicking off its Summer Nights series, inviting adult guests (21+) to roam its five interactive installations after hours, set to a soundtrack curated by Miami's Backroom Sessions. The price of admission ($32 plus fees) is the same as during Superblue's regular hours but includes a welcome cocktail (and you know we can't resist a good deal). Additional refreshments will be available for purchase and the event runs from 6 to 9pm, making this a picture-perfect pregame before hitting the town.

Love her or hate her, Chelsea Handler doesn’t give a f*ck: It’s all part of the charm. A six-time New York Times bestselling author, Grammy nominee, famous comedian and television host, Handler has solidified herself as one of the biggest names in entertainment. Catch her latest standup routine, “Big Little Bitch” at Hard Rock Live on July 28.

Cooking instructor, food personality and event curator Eleanor Hoh takes her roving Wok Star Supper Club dinner series to Coconut Grove this Sunday, July 28 for a a special, four-course meal in collaboration with RedFarm. Acclaimed executive chef Joe Ng is serving up a one-off set menu of inventive Chinese food with whimsical and seasonal Miami touches (including plenty of veg options). Get to know Chef Ng as you enjoy your meal—he'll be joining the party to chat about his journey from Hong Kong street food to running a 700-seat dim sum restaurant in California. The 6pm seating takes place in an intimate private dining room within the restaurant and costs $75 per person (price includes tax and service charge but not drinks).

L.A.'s bilingual indie-pop outfit The Marías is spending a proper weekend in Miami with two back-to-back shows at the Fillmore in Miami Beach. Whether or not you plan to catch the band live, you can get a taste of the dreamy, chilled-out vibes at the official after-party at ZeyZey, featuring a DJ set from the band's producer, Josh Conway. We can't think of a better venue to celebrate The Marías and send them off than ZeyZey, a leafy indoor-outdoor venue that feels like hanging at a friend's house.

Real-life couple Shaun and Abigail Bengson, a fixture in the New York theatre world, created this critically acclaimed musical that is at once inspired their tumultuous love and haunted by the inevitably of death; hence the show’s motto, to live and love as if you only had 100 days left on Earth. The Bengsons’ rousing folk-punk score helps propel the minimalist plot and design. 

This intensely charming Miami Beach venue boasts some of the most eclectic bookings in the city. This weekend, catch Panteón Rococó's Miami debut on Friday (July 26), celebrate Go-Go culture at a festival dedicated to the art on Saturday (July 27) and marvel at young ballet and contemporary dancers from local and national schools at the free XXIX International Ballet Festival on Sunday (July 28).

Celebrate Peruvian Independence Day on the water at this epic late-night fiesta featuring live performances from Peruvian artists Pepe Alva and Cristian Silva. The free event hosted by PIER 5 at Bayside Marketplace kicks off on Saturday, July 27 at 9pm—so you'll be well-lubricated to move those hips and ring in the holiday (July 28) as the clock strikes midnight. In between sipping mojitos, don't forget to fuel up with snacks from on-site vendors Black Market Miami, Ben's Pizza and KUBA Cabana.

This internationally touring museum is Miami’s latest hotspot for amazing art selfies. If you haven’t seen it in Emily in Paris, you’ve surely seen it all over your TikTok and Instagram feeds. Stepping into the Balloon Museum’s “Let’s fly” exhibition at Mana Wynwood feels like diving head-first into a fantastical dreamscape. After two hours of meandering through another, much more colorful dimension, you'll be reminded of the carefree emotions of childhood play and innocent wonder—and the incredible power art has to make us feel. Through October 6

Tito Puente Jr., son of the late, great mambo and Latin-jazz legend, stops in at Magic 13 Brewing Co. this Saturday, July 27 for a live performance that pays homage to his father's legacy with a modern twist. While you're there, sample some of the empanadas and parrillada offerings from the brewery's new on-site eatery, Magic Kitchen. The event begins at 9pm and tickets to the show cost $30. 

Tennessee Williams’ masterpiece about a fading southern belle who moves into a shabby New Orleans tenement with her younger sister, Stella, and Stella’s hot-headed boyfriend Stanley elevated the career of Marlon Brando in 1947 and remains one of the canonical plays in history of American theatre. Experience the show anew in a rare, intimate production from one of Broward County’s homegrown theatre companies. 

New York’s house and disco evangelist Eli Escobar returns to Downtown Miami for another epic dance music marathon at the cool kids’ underground hi-fi club, Jolene Sound Room.

July and August are all about self-care thanks to the countywide Miami Spa Months program. From facials and body scrubs to soothing rub downs, wellness treatments are heavily discounted for the next two months at top spas all around town. (Score exclusive therapies starting at $109 at participating Miami hotel, day and med spas.) You’ve earned it and now it’s time to cash in on the massage your body’s been waiting for. Various locations

This annual, month-long music festival platforms over 200 classical musicians across Miami Beach for a series of free public performances and ticketed events, including three full opera productions and three symphonic concerts. The epic Immersive Space Symphony at Temple Emanu-El backdropped by 360-degree live projection-mapped visuals concludes this weekend with the final show on Sunday.

Legendary producer Timbaland stops in for a show with the Perico Princess herself, Bia, at the famed Downtown megaclub E11even this Friday, July 26. Tickets start at $50.

Wynwood Walls hosts its second annual community-focused program, Street Art After Dark, on the last Friday of every month this summer. Sip cocktails and graze from food carts as you peruse murals and sculptures at the world’s leading street art museum by moonlight, set to the soundtrack of local DJs. You’ll also have the chance to partake in glow-in-the-dark graffiti classes and watch as Miami's emerging street artists create and unveil new works in real-time. $20

Embark on this thrilling nocturnal adventure with Redland ATV Tours for an intimate glimpse at Miami’s backcountry. This 45-to-60-minute journey through enchanting natural trails offers a unique, moonlit perspective of the historic, unincorporated agricultural community about 20 miles southwest of downtown. Prices start at $80 for single riders and $120 for doubles, with a required, refundable $100 deposit. Note: This expert-guided tour is not suitable for children under 10 years old. 12720 SW 177th Ave

LIV has been leading the pack in Miami’s club scene since it debuted in 2008 as the crown jewel of the Fontainebleau Hotel’s unprecedented billion-dollar renovation. This weekend, catch a star-studded lineup including our very own Rick Ross The Boss performing on Friday, July 26.

There are few pleasures more universally loved in life than day drinking by a pool, and in Miami, you better believe we indulge regularly. We've got lavish hotel decks, rooftop pools you can actually get into and public watering holes aplenty. None, however, beckon so boldly as a full-on pool party. Yes, we have the kind of splashy untz-untz ragers filled with bachelor and bachelorette crews. But we also have poolside get-togethers that skew more local and low-key. When you’re ready to trade in your club nights for a piña colada-soaked day in the sun, we’ve scoped out the best Miami pool parties for going wild or keeping chill. Click through for the full guide.

Faena Theater has put a fresh spin on its avant-garde cabaret, “Allura,” with a new performance titled “Ascension.” New York singer Rocky Lanes stars as master of ceremonies, leading showgoers through a series of spicy vignettes with aerial acts, acrobats, killer live music and a hint of naughty antics. “Ascension” shows on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Get there early to check out Faena’s incredible public art, including murals by Argentinian artist Juan Gatti and Damien Hirst’s famous wooly mammoth.

We actually have a very unique plant market here in South Florida, and summer is the prime growing season. Whereas the rest of the northern hemisphere needs greenhouses for their tropical flora to thrive, here, we have it in abundance. If you grew up in Miami, you're already familiar with the many nurseries tucked into the suburbs. While we still delight in being able to shop straight from the source, we're thankful for the abundance of Miami's urban plant shops with a more curated selection of greenery—some spots even have air conditioning! Ready to add a botanical touch to your home? Tap through to discover the best spots to buy plants in Miami right now. 

Discover the vibrant and thought-provoking work of Brazilian artist Marcela Cantuária at her first exhibition in the United States, The South American Dream. On view through July 28, the exhibition portrays the stories of critical activists and environmentalists in South America, exploring the continent's rich natural habitats that various figures fight to protect. Cantuária’s colorful pieces highlight South American identity while also illustrating her technical versatility from painting to ceramics.

Fairchild Garden transforms into a prehistoric playground this summer. Explore the lush grounds where life-size dinosaurs hold court amid a collection of cycads, ferns, conifers and all sorts of flowering plants that date back to primitive times. Kiddos can get hands-on during the ancient artifact digs, egg hunts and more while learning all about what the world was like 65 million years ago. Be sure to check the Fairchild Garden website for up-to-date information on upcoming dino events.

The Coconut Grove Farmers Market is probably Miami’s most well-known. Every Saturday, Homestead's Glaser Organic Farms transforms an unoccupied corner of Coconut Grove into a full-fledged produce market with dozens of fruit and vegetable stands, a raw bar featuring prepared foods and salads and coolers filled with cold-pressed juices and nut mylks. There’s even velvety vegan ice cream for sale and several rows of picnic tables where you can sit and enjoy your bounty.

Along its periphery, you’ll find other local vendors selling honey, homemade soaps, handmade jewelry and other artisanal items. And the setup and breakdown are so fascinating to watch! Much like the circus leaving town, everyone quickly dismantles their tents and packs up just after sunset, leaving no trace of the bustling day on the empty gravel lot.

A private tour around Little Havana with Cuban food, Cuban ice cream, Cuban cigars and even a cafecito-making lesson? That’s about as Miami as it gets. The Calle Ocho Experience reveals the neighborhood’s authentic side, highlighting local favorites and the flavors of Cuba. Soak up some sun in Domino Park, explore the Latin Walk of Fame and more during this vibrant, all-ages tour that includes coffee, a light lunch and tons of fascinating Miami history.

Amsterdam graffiti artist Mick La Rock made history in the 1980s as one of the few prominent women artists on the scene. The trailblazing talent will debut her first-ever solo exhibition this summer at the Museum of Graffiti. “Beyond Measure” explores La Rock’s latest focus on geometric works, and her innovative use of math, color and composition. Meet the artist at the exhibition’s grand opening on May 18 and check out the exhibit in Wynwood through August 18.

Miami's biggest night for improv comedy happens every Saturday at Villain Theater in the heart of Little Haiti. Enjoy original, spontaneous live performances from some of the fiercest improvisers across South Florida. Shout out a suggestion and become a part of the action as the theater's talented cast of actors spins hysterical yarns over the course of two Second City-style improv shows. Mingle and sip beers in the lobby lounge in between sets: A ticket grants you access to both the 8:30 and 10pm showtimes.