Movie in the Park

Kick off the first weekend of Black History Month with a free movie screening of "The Princess and the Frog."

Saturday, February 3

6 PM (Sundown)

Canopy Park

6-7 Streets & Alton Road

Black History Night 2024

Celebrate Black History Month with #MBParks by recognizing the heritage, accomplishments and culture of Black Americans.

Friday, February 9

6 PM

North Shore Park Youth Center

501 72 Street

The event will feature the following:

• Performances by Parks & Recreation after-school program participants

• Performances by Miami Big Sound Orchestra with LeNard Rutledge & Lourdes Valentin

• Black Affairs Advisory Committee presents Community Award to Miami Beach PD Detective

Christopher Mitchell

• Unlimited carnival rides for $5

• Food trucks

Ticket sale begins January 29 at register.miamibeachparks.com.

8th Annual Soul Vegan Festival

Enjoy delicious plant-based food and drink at the Soul Vegan Festival produced by The Hungry Black Man and sponsored by the City of Miami Beach.

Saturday, February 10

1 PM - 6:30 PM

Lummus Park

Ocean Drive between 6-7 streets

Get your free tickets now.

The event will feature chef creations with soul food, Caribbean, Afro-Hispanic, Cajun, Creole, desserts, low country cuisines and more.

Black History Storytime

Join the Miami-Dade Public Library System for a Black History themed storytime.

Friday, February 16

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Muss Park

4300 Chase Avenue

Washington Ave BID Pays Tribute to Muhammad Ali

This February, the Washington Ave Business Improvement District (BID) is partnering with HistoryMiami Museum to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the historic bout between reigning champ Sonny Liston and up-and-coming challenger Cassius Clay—later known as Muhammad Ali—for boxing’s World Heavyweight Championship.

The famed 5th Street Gym will provide an immersive exhibit, titled "I Shook Up the World" and curated by HistoryMiami Museum, that will offer visitors insight into the life of Muhammad Ali.

The exhibition showcases 49 captivating images captured by Miami Herald staff photographers on the unforgettable evening of February 25, 1964, when the world witnessed the historic face-off between the two boxing legends.

The exhibition space will be open to the public from February 23 through April 1. The Washington Avenue BID invites the community, boxing enthusiasts, and admirers of Muhammad Ali from around the world to join in this momentous tribute to a man who exemplified resilience, greatness, and an enduring legacy that transcends time.

Tickets for the event are priced at $10 for adults and $5 for those under 18 years of age.

Purchase tickets.

North Beach Compost Hub Pick Up & Workshop

Learn easy ways to incorporate composting into everyday life at this month's North Beach Compost Hub Pick Up & Workshop!

Saturday, January 27

9 AM - 12 PM

8440 Collins Avenue

Please bring a gallon-size container to collect compost and compost tea.

Family Day at the Bass

The last Sunday of every month is free Family Day at The Bass! Enjoy complimentary museum admission and free art activities in The Bass Creativity Center for families with children of all ages. Free art-making materials are provided to participants.

This Sunday, explore the exhibition, Painting into Space, which features artwork by artist, Etel Adnan. Stop by the Creativity Center and create your own masterpieces inspired by The Bass’ recent acquisition of Adnan’s monumental ceramic wall mural, Untitled (2023).

This month’s Art Cares activity is Colors and Landscapes. Inspired by Etel Adnan’s vibrant geometric landscapes, this family art workshop invites participants to explore their emotions through color and form. Gather with loved ones and community members for an afternoon of creative expression, using Adnan’s art as a guide to weave a tapestry of personal and shared experiences.

Sunday, January 28

2 PM - 4 PM

The Bass Musuem of Art

2100 Collins Avenue

Learn more.

Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series

Enjoy music featuring the Amernet String Quartet this Sunday at the Ocean Drive Association's free weekly music series.

Sunday, January 28

5 PM

Lummus Park, between 14 Street & 14 Place

Pack a blanket or lawn chair to save your seat on the lawn. Rain location is inside The Betsy Hotel BBAR.

Normandy Fountain Events

Enjoy the following events at the Normandy Fountain!

Paw-Palooza

Sunday, January 28

5 PM - 8 PM

Vintage Fair by Trunk Town: Festival of the Trees

Sunday, February 4

10 AM - 3 PM

Culture Crawl: Dance & Romance - A Valentine's Day Concert

Thursday, February 15

7 PM

All events are located at 7802 Rue Vendome. For the most updated information, visit www.normandyfountain.com.

South Beach Sound Healing Orchestra

Presented as part of Miami Beach Arts in the Parks, the South Beach Sound Healing Orchestra is South Florida's premiere Sound Meditation Experience, led by band leader Jared Bistrong. Interactive and fun, participants will enjoy a profound sound healing through movement, live drums and dance, and a powerful synchronized Sound Journey that creates a deep meditative experience that relaxes the mind and body, and leaves participants feeling blissfully present.

Sunday, January 28

7 PM

Miami Beach Bandshell

7275 Collins Avenue

Free RSVP.

Participants are recommended to bring a yoga mat, blanket or other item to lay down on for this experience.

Tallahassee Update with Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Join Commissioner Alex Fernandez every Monday for a weekly legislative briefing.

Next Update: Monday, January 29

10 AM - 10:30 AM

Zoom link: https://miamibeachfl-gov.zoom.us/j/89798731527

José Martí Celebration

Join the City of Miami Beach to celebrate the birth of José Martí in Collins Park, near the José Martí monument.

Monday, January 29

12:30 PM

Collins Park

21 Street & Collins Avenue

"Cafecito y Pastelitos" at 1:30 p.m. courtesy of Parks and Recreation.

Free Elevation Health Fitness Class

Enjoy a free fitness class with Elevation Health! Recovery 101 is a feel-good stretch-based class that will help keep your muscles flexible, strong and healthy. All levels welcome!

Tuesday, January 30

5:30 PM

14 Street & Ocean Drive, by the Beachwalk

Bring a mat, water, sunglasses and sunscreen. Please register in advance at www.elevationfitnessportal.com and contact miamifitness@contactelevation.com with any questions.

Temporary Commission Chambers at Miami Beach Convention Center

While the Miami Beach City Hall Commission Chambers undergoes renovation, all City Commission, Committees and Land Use meetings through February 2024 will continue to be hosted on the second floor of the Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) at 1901 Convention Center Drive in meeting rooms 222-225. 

Beyond attending in-person meetings, residents, businesses and stakeholders can continue to watch these meetings live on the city’s website, our government-access cable television station MBTV (Breezeline Channel 660, AT&T U-verse Channel 99, and Hotwire Fision Digital Access Channel 395), Facebook page, YouTube page and via Zoom. Viewers can also continue participating via Zoom.

Click here for more details. Visit www.miamibeachfl.gov/calendar to see a monthly view of all city meetings. Please view the City Clerk's meeting notices for the most up to date schedule each week.

Virtual Town Hall Meeting with Mayor Steven Meiner

Join Mayor Steven Meiner for a virtual town hall meeting ahead of the January 31 City Commission meeting.

Tuesday, January 30

5:30 PM

Zoom link: https://miamibeachfl-gov.zoom.us/j/89869137516

City Commission Meetings

The City of Miami Beach will hold a City Commission meeting on Wednesday, January 31 at 8:30 a.m., aired live on MBTV and Facebook.

https://miamibeachfl-gov.zoom.us/j/81392857671

1.301.715.8592 or 1.888.475.4499

Access ID 81392857671#

Miami-Dade County Commission District 5 Park Needs Assessment Public Meeting

County Commissioner Eileen Higgins invites you to a public meeting to provide input and ideas to create better parks and programs in Miami-Dade County.

Wednesday, January 31

6 PM

Miami Beach Regional Library

227 22 Street

Virtual Public Meeting: Lincoln Road Redevelopment Improvements

Please join the City of Miami Beach and Field Operations for a virtual public meeting. Phase 3 Improvements encompass the Lincoln Road corridor between Lenox and Washington Avenues including security barriers. The team will present information and visuals on the design progress for Lincoln Road Phase 3. We strongly encourage all local residents, business leaders, restaurant and bar managers, retail representatives, and property owners to attend. The meeting will also offer an opportunity for public commentary, along with a dedicated Q&A session about the upcoming construction.

Thursday, February 1

3 PM

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88214252549

For more information, please contact the South Beach Neighborhood Affairs Manager at laurenfirtel@miamibeachfl.gov.

Post-Commission Meeting Recap with Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Join Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez for a post-commission meeting recap.

Thursday, February 1

5:30 PM

Zoom link: https://miamibeachfl-gov.zoom.us/j/82558477651

Am-Slam Pickleball Tournament powered by DUPR

Join us as a spectator at the Am-Slam powered by DUPR on Miami Beach! Watch amateur pickleball teams compete for $25,000 in prize money and the chance to play against tennis legends Andre Agassi, Stefanie Graf, Maria Sharapova, and John McEnroe on iconic Lincoln Road.

Friday, February 2 | 9 AM – 4 PM

Saturday, February 3 | 11 AM – 3 PM

Lincoln Road at 1665 Lenox Avenue

Free to watch. Learn more.

Mitzvah Day Walk Up Food Distribution

Join Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez, Temple Beth Sholom and Feeding South Florida for a Mitzvah Day Walk Up Food Distribution event.

Sunday, February 4

10 AM - 12 PM

4000 Collins Avenue

Food is distributed first come, first served while supplies last.

Imagination Playground

Come and enjoy innovative play and exercise your imagination with #MBParks!

Sunday, February 4

10 AM - 2 PM

Lummus Park

12 Street & Ocean Drive

Art Outside Annual Picnic

The Bass invites you to an art-tastic outdoor celebration of contemporary art in the community with the museum’s inaugural Art Outside Annual Picnic in Collins Park. Enjoy live music, cultural performances, an alfresco Café, picnic areas, art activities for kids and families, and so much more.

Bring your most creative picnic set up for a chance to win with special guest judge Colin Cowie. Seating is first come, first served in Collins Park.

Sunday, February 4

2 PM - 7 PM

The Bass Musuem of Art

2100 Collins Avenue

FREE

Learn more.

Meet and Greet with Police Captain Shannon Madison

Please join the Miami Beach Police Department for a Meet and Greet with Captain Shannon Madison.

Monday, February 5

11 AM

Jewish Community Center

4221 Pine Tree Drive

To RSVP, please contact Eliut Hazzi at, eliuthazzi@miamibeachfl.gov.

Sea Turtle Conservation Presentation

Join us for a presentation on sea turtle conservation and learn how you can help protect our marine friends.

Saturday, February 10

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Miami Beach Regional Library

227 22 Street

Presented in partnership with Miami-Dade County and the Miami-Dade County Parks Sea Turtle Conservation Program. For more information, please visit www.mbrisingabove.com/events.

Youth Music Festival

Get ready to rock out at the eighth annual Youth Music Festival!

Saturday, March 9

3 PM

Miami Beach Bandshell

7275 Collins Avenue

The Miami Beach Youth Music Festival is an all-day concert on 3 stages featuring a selection of the city’s top young musicians - classic rockers, torch singers, pint-sized pop stars, next generation jazz cats, talented instrumentalists, and outstanding school band ensembles.

The day also features fun activities for all ages in Bandshell Park. Admission is free. The Miami Beach Bandshell will also be collecting and raising funds in support of music programs in Miami Beach public schools.

Free RSVP.

SoundScape Cinema Series

Attend the SoundScape Cinema Series each Wednesday from now through May for free weekly movies on a soaring 7,000-square-foot projection wall outside the New World Center.

Bring a blanket, share a picnic dinner and enjoy one of the most popular cultural experiences in the city as today’s most sought-after movie titles hit the big wall via a freestanding state-of-the art visual and audio system capable of producing a resolution four times greater than high definition.

Wednesdays

8 PM

SoundScape Park

Washington Avenue & 17 Street

FREE

Click here to see this season's movie lineup.

Life Time Tropical 5k

On Saturday, January 27, 2024, the Life Time Tropical 5k will race through the city. The race will begin at 7:30 a.m. on Watson Island by the Miami Children’s Museum. Participants will enter the city via the MacArthur Causeway, south on Alton Rd and finish on South Point Dr.

All participants are expected to complete the course by 9:30 a.m. to allow the roads to reopen. Most roads will be open before that time due to reopening procedures.

Street Closure Times

• MacArthur Causeway EB - 2 lanes closed (1 EB lane to remain open) from 4 a.m. – 9 a.m.
• Alton Road NB 5 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
• Alton Road SB 5 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
• South Pointe Drive WB 4 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Click the image for a closer look at the course map for Saturday's Tropical 5k.

Life Time Miami Marathon and Half Marathon

On Sunday, January 28, 2024, the 22nd Annual Life Time Miami Marathon and Half Marathon returns with thousands of participants. Runners will make their way from Downtown Miami over the MacArthur Causeway and through Miami Beach, while exiting via the Venetian Causeway, as per the map below.

All participants are expected to complete the course by 10 a.m. to allow the roads to fully reopen. Most roads will be open before that time due to reopening procedures.

The Miami Beach Police Department is working closely with the organizers to minimize the traffic impact.

Street Closure Times

• MacArthur Causeway EB 2 lanes closed (1 EB lane to remain open) from 5 a.m. – 8:10 a.m.
• Venetian Causeway WB 6 a.m. – 10 a.m.
• Miami Beach Area 5 a.m. – 10 a.m.

We recommend that those wishing to enter or exit Miami Beach between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. utilize the Julia Tuttle Causeway. Roads will be closed and managed by the Miami, Miami Beach and Miami-Dade Police Departments, who will assist with traffic through intersections between gaps of runners.

Learn more.

Free Tax Preparation Services

Recognized as a best practice site by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for its fast and reliable tax preparation program, the City of Miami Beach will once again offer free income tax preparation services from Feb. 6 through Apr. 10, 2024, for households earning $60,000 or less and persons with disabilities.

Dedicated to making annual tax filing obligations less costly by preparing accurate and detailed tax returns, the city’s income tax preparation services are offered by appointment at the Office of Housing and Community Services at 765 17 Street. The service is offered in partnership with Branches, Inc. and the IRS via its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.

Tax preparation services will be offered in person on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Appointments can now be made through our online appointment link: https://calendly.com/cmbvitataxes/appointments or by calling 305.673.7491. Special services are offered to taxpayers with limited English skills or disabilities.

Residents are reminded to bring the following documentation:

• Valid government-issued identification card
• Social Security card for all persons declared as dependents on the tax return
• All 2022 W-2s and information for other income
• Information for all deductions (including charitable contributions)
• Bank account information for direct deposit of refund
• Forms 1095-A, B, or C (ACA Statements)
• Total paid to daycare providers and their tax ID number, if applicable
• Birth dates for everyone listed on the return, including spouse and/or dependents.
• Copy of last year's tax return
• Identity theft PIN, if applicable 

Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Applications Open Soon

The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program assists very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market.

Applications open Monday, February 5, 2024, at 12 a.m. and close Monday, February 19, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. Only one application per household is permitted. Learn more.

Applications will only be accepted online at miamidadevoucher.myhousing.com.

For assistance with an application, visit any of the District 5 locations below during the application period from Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Main Library – Downtown (101 West Flagler St., Miami, FL 33130)
• Miami Beach Regional Library (227 22nd St., Miami Beach, FL 33139)
• Community Action & Human Services - Accion (970 SW 1st St., 4th Fl, Miami, FL 33130)

CERT Training

The Miami Beach Fire Department Division of Emergency Management will be offering Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training at 2300 Pine Tree Drive throughout the month of February.

Interested individuals can choose from the following dates: February 13-14, February 20-21 and February 27-28. The course is 8 hours online and 16 hours in-class.

CERT is a national training program under FEMA that aims to educate residents, businesses and employees about disaster preparedness. CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace during an emergency until first responders arrive.

Participants will learn disaster preparedness, CERT organization, disaster medical operations such as Stop-The-Bleed, disaster psychology, fire safety and utility control, light search and rescue and more.

For more information or to register for the in-class training and receive the online instructions, call 305.673.7736 or email CERT@miamibeachfl.gov. Parking will be provided.

South Florida Saves: GMX Frequent User Discount Program

Frequent drivers who pay 40 or more tolls in a calendar month on GMX expressways (SR 112, SR 836, SR 874, SR 878, and SR 924) are eligible for a 20% SunPass account credit with South Florida Saves. The program runs from now until June 30, 2024 with no registration required.

GMX has allocated $10 million toward the South Florida Saves program in its 2024 fiscal year budget.

Learn more.

Open House Miami: Miami, Unlocked

Save the date! On March 1-2, 2024, Miami and Miami Beach will host the Open House Worldwide architecture festival for the first time. This global network, committed to cultivating more transparent, accessible, and inclusive cities, encompasses nearly 60 non-profit organizations and fosters festivals and dialogues about architecture, design, and urban living. 

The two-day festival is free and open to the public. Attendees will have access to over 50 individual experiences in 15 distinct neighborhoods with support from 75+ partners. From sandy shores to skyline floors, Open House Miami will unlock the stories, design, architecture, and experiences that define our community.

Learn more and sign up for early access.

Resident Discount: American Black Film Festival

The American Black Film Festival returns to Miami Beach from June 12-16, 2024!

As a thank you to our community, Miami Beach residents are eligible to receive 25% off Movies, Splash and Deco Passes now through May 10 with the code "ABFFCMB25".

Get tickets.

Permanent Flag Box in Canopy Park

Girl Scout Troop 2013 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Miami Beach Post 3559 worked alongside the City of Miami Beach to place a permanent flag box in Canopy Park at 701 West Ave.

Residents and visitors are invited to place their tattered, torn and faded U.S. flags in the box until the flags can be properly disposed of in a respectful manner.

GMCVB Tourism Resident Sentiment Survey

Your opinion matters! As a resident of our community, the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) would like to hear your thoughts on tourism. By sharing your opinions, they can better understand how you feel about the industry. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey by clicking here. Thank you for your participation.

Special Event Sponsorship Program

Miami Beach is looking to provide financial assistance and in-kind support to local festivals, special events, community events, or programming that promotes community engagement to elevate Miami Beach as a world-class tourist destination.

Applications will be considered from programs that:

• secure a minimum $1 to $1 funding match;
• provide unique and engaging experiences to increase resident quality of life;
• have verified hotel room contract(s) with targeted tourist attendance;
• promote Miami Beach as a national and international tourist destination;
• are accessible to the general public; and
• strengthen Miami Beach as a world-class tourist destination.

Applications are open now through Thursday, February 29. Apply here.

Resident Guide Available in English and Spanish

Check out our Resident Guide! Filled with important information regarding city services, resources, programs and amenities, the document contains contact information for city departments, a listing of all public parks, recreational facilities and lifeguard towers, information on the city's many arts and cultural venues, and much more.

View it digitally or download as a PDF.

Ahora disponible en español! La Guía Para Residentes de Miami Beach es su recurso para todo lo relacionado con Miami Beach. Encuentre información sobre los servicios, programas y amenidades de la ciudad en un documento detallado.

Descargar aquí.

Download our new Miami Beach Gov app now!

The mobile app brings the resources of city government directly to residents and businesses.

You can use it to report concerns, check current beach conditions, track the free citywide trolley, pay fees, stream MBTV live, stay current on city news and view a comprehensive calendar of meetings and events.

The new app replaces the Miami Beach eGov app that was released in 2014. Current eGov users will automatically receive the Miami Beach Gov app via a software upgrade without the need to create a new account.

For new users, the Miami Beach Gov app is available via a free download in both the Apple and Google app stores. Check out the video below to see the app in action.

Don't Be Trashy

Over 8,000 lbs of litter enters our water systems every year, which poses serious threats to our water quality and marine life. To help, discard your litter and recycling in marked receptacles.

Click here to learn more.

Miami Beach Composting Bin Program

Homeowners in Miami Beach interested in composting are invited to participate in Surfrider’s backyard composting program. Residents can request a FREE compost bin after completing a short educational workshop.

Request your compost bin: https://bit.ly/44i9Txy

Supplies are limited and will be distributed on a first-come first-serve basis.