Spotlight Event: Surfside 90th Anniversary Celebration
The Town of Surfside was established May 18, 1935, and the city is celebrating its 90th anniversary, offering its residents an array of events. Surfside is the 15th oldest municipality in Miami-Dade County, and Surfside's rich history is present in today's community through the wisdom of its legacy residents and storied properties like The Surf Club. The Resort and Tax Board will host a series of special events, curated to give residents and visitors the opportunity to spotlight the past and experience Surfside at its very best.
Paddletopia!
This family-friendly celebration event highlights Surfside's unique waterfront lifestyle and sustainable practices. Free kayaking and paddleboarding, music, refreshments, fitness classes and demonstrations, and a community clothing swap and yard sale by the Community Relations Board.
May 3-4, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 96th Street Park.
Historical Walking Tour with Dr. Paul George
Miami historian will lead a walking tour in celebration of Surfside’s 90th anniversary.
Renowned Miami historian Dr. Paul George will lead participants through a journey down Surfside’s past, highlighting the Surfside’s ancient Tequesta heritage, its incorporation, the establishment of the Surf Club and the various factors that accelerated development after WWII. Space is limited.
May 18 at 11 a.m.
Surfside 90 Celebration
(Photo by Francis H. Gardner. Courtesy Miami News Collection, HistoryMiami Museum, 1989-011-15803)
The iconic Surf Club in Surfside, as it looked in 1949.
The centerpiece of the Surfside 90th anniversary will take place at 96th Street Park. This adult-oriented event will offer an elegant, warm setting to commemorate the town. Surfside residents with ID will be treated to complimentary food stations, hors d'oeuvres, bar with two comp drinks per person (21 and over), live music, a photo station, and special giveaways (while supplies last).
May 18, 7- 10 p.m., 96th Street Park.
Fifth Thursday: The Art Affair
Surfside’s final block party of the season will take place May 29, 6-9 p.m. at the Town Hall and will feature live music, complimentary bites and a variety of vendors. It will have a striking art theme and showcase creativity and visual arts.
Miami Shores
The Grand Concourse: Walking Tour of Homes from the Fabulous ’40s
421 Grand Concourse, one of the buildings featured on the Miami Shores walking tour.
Grab your walking shoes for The Grand Concourse: Walking Tour of Homes from the Fabulous ’40s. Step back in time and enjoy the beauty of vintage homes from the 1940s with a tour of Miami Shores’ most beautiful street, which features elegant homes in southern colonial, traditional, art deco, and streamline moderne styles. The tour takes place Sat., May 3, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 and benefit the Miami Shores Historic Preservation Board.
GrandConcourseTour.eventbrite.com
Tea for Two: Spilling the Tea on Vintage Décor
Tired of beige walls and minimalist monotony? Join Ana of Annie’s Attik and Lisa of Inherited It at the Brock Library, 10021 NE 2 Ave., Miami Shores, for a lively, lecture that spills the tea on the bold return of maximalism. From velvet couches to gilded frames, learn how vintage decor is making a fierce comeback in modern interiors. The discussion will explore how this unapologetically expressive style is rewriting design rules, celebrating personality, color, and curated chaos. Expect stories, design tips, and juicy details on how grandma’s china cabinet just became the centerpiece of 2025’s hottest homes.
To RSVP, call 305-758-8107.
North Miami
This month, the North Miami Library features several special events, including their Summer Reading Kickoff: Wild Animal Super Show on May 31, 12-3 p.m., and a celebration of Haitian Heritage Month, with a lineup of events that focus on Haiti’s rich culture:
Haitian Cooking Class, May 8, 6-7:45 p.m.
Haitian Storytime, May 21 and 28, 4-5 p.m.
Haitian Creole Storytime, May 21, 4:30-5 p.m.
First Time Home Buyers Workshop in Creole, May 24, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
North Miami Beach
The NMB Small Business Summit & Expo 2025, the premier event for innovation, connection, and opportunity in the heart of North Miami Beach, will be held Thursday, May 8, and showcase the very best of local businesses. Attendees can explore exhibitors from North Miami Beach's thriving business community, network with business leaders, entrepreneurs and community partners, and attend exclusive sessions featuring industry insights and expert advice. Admission is free.
https://NMB-SmallBiz2025.eventbrite.com
Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz
Sunny Isles
Join the City of Sunny Isles Beach and Commissioner Fabiola Stuyvesant for a Town Hall Meeting: Meet & Greet with Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz, Wednesday, May 14, 7-8 p.m., at the Gateway Center Ballroom, 151 Sunny Isles Blvd. This is a great opportunity for residents to meet the sheriff, ask questions, and learn more about public safety efforts in our county. Snacks and refreshments will be served.
RSVP to maleman@sibfl.net.
Wynwood
Spray it Loud: Graffiti Class for Beginners
Graffiti Art Class, Graffiti Museum
Pick a color and grab a can! Every Saturday at the Graffiti Museum in Wynwood, budding artists can learn how to express their creativity through a spray can. Classes take place promptly at 5 p.m. and are limited to eight adults per session. Classes are $75 and include paint, ponchos and gloves, and admission to the museum after class concludes. Wear comfortable clothes that can get dirty and prepare to have fun. Attendees must purchase tickets in advance.
The Wynwood Art Walk is held the second Saturday of each month.
Wynwood Art Walk
Whether you’re a foodie, art enthusiast, or avid shopper, the Wynwood Art Walk has something for everyone. Held the second Saturday of each month, Wynwood’s unique galleries and shops open their doors after hours, creating Miami’s largest block party. Visitors looking for culture, food, and fun fill the streets to enjoy a night out and all the Miami art scene has to offer during Art Walk. Beginning at 6 p.m. and extending throughout the night, this iconic monthly art event features openings at art galleries, restaurants, and retail businesses.
City Commission Meetings
Aventura
May 6, 6 p.m.
19200 West Country Club Drive
Biscayne Park
May 6, 6 p.m.
640 NE 114 St.
El Portal
May 27. 7 p.m.
500 NE 87th Street
Miami
May 8 and 22, 9 a.m.
3500 Pan American Dr.
Miami Shores
May 6 and 20, 6:30 p.m.
10050 NE 2nd Ave
North Bay Village
May 20, 6 p.m.
1666 N. Kennedy Causeway
North Miami
May 13 and 27, 7 p.m.
Council Chambers
776 NE 125 St., 2nd Floor
Sunny Isles Beach
May 15, 7:30 p.m.
18070 Collins Avenue
Surfside
May 13, 7 p.m.
9293 Harding Ave.