The sun sets in the west, setting the skyscrapers ablaze. The palm trees stretch long shadows toward the Atlantic Ocean. When night falls, the city of Miami comes alive with music, dancing, food and entertainment. The dilemma is not finding something to do, but choosing what to do from Miami's abundant options.
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Tuxedos and formal dresses mingle with bikinis and board shorts when South Beach comes alive at night. Cars move very slowly along Ocean Drive after dark and parking is difficult to find; visitors should use the parking garages nearby. Street performers along Ocean Drive display tropical birds, make art from palm fronds or tell fortunes. The west side of the street is lined with art deco hotels, nightclubs and restaurants. Most nightclub doors are open and reveal everything from drag queen shows to tabletop salsa dancers. The east side borders the beach and features sandcastles illuminated by candles. South Beach is located on the Atlantic Ocean between 5th St. and 14th Place in Miami Beach.
Guests at B.E.D can lounge on large, luxurious beds as they enjoy gourmet dining and drinks. The venue is aglow with neon lights and draped with filmy curtains; its nightclub features live music events and dancing.
B.E.D
929 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
bedmiami.com
Located in the heart of Little Havana, Hoy Como Ayer showcases music, dancing and food from Cuba. Visitors can mingle with locals as they enjoy a fresh mojito or a Cuba Libre at the bar and choose a few items from the tapas menu. Hoy Como Ayer features a traditional Cuban ensemble playing live dance music. The club is open evenings Wednesday through Sunday.
Hoy Como Ayer
212 SW 8th St.
Miami, FL
305-541-2631
hoycomoayer.us
Emilio and Gloria Estefan serve up classic Cuban cuisine at Bongo's Cuban Café. Look for the giant pineapple atop the building. Diners can enjoy tropical décor and fresh-flavored mojitos stirred with a stick of sugar cane before heading to the nightclub for salsa, bachata and meringue mixed with a little disco. Ceiling-to-floor windows provide views of the Miami skyline and the bay. Terraces feature live music and dancing as well.
Bongo's Cuban Cafe
601 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL
786-777-2100
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County boasts a 2,200-seat concert hall, a 2,400-seat opera house and a 200-seat studio theater. The center's schedule varies but includes opera and ballet companies from around the world, as well as popular recording artists. It also offers plays, symphony orchestras, Flamenco dancing and stand-up comedy.
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County
1300 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL
786-468-2000
arshtcenter.org
