Miami Beach offers an abundance of year-round events and activities. World-class ballets, international sporting events, avant-garde exhibits, and a mosaic of cultural festivals are just some of the happenings from which to choose. From Chopin Concert Series to Espanola Way Weekend Festival, even the most discerning connoisseurs will find something to suit their palate. So come and enjoy all that our city has to offer.

Original Miami Beach Antique Show
More than 1,000 dealers provide shopping pleasure for antique lovers at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Call (239) 732-6642 for more information.

Miami Beach Festival Of The Arts
Paintings, sculpture, glass, ceramics, jewelry, photography and more are showcased at this juried show of more than 100 artists from across the nation. Call (305) 865-4147 for more information.

Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail
With more than 2,000 exhibitors at various locations including the Miami Beach Convention Center, this show features powerboats, sailboats, engines, electronics, accessories and more. Call (954) 441-3220 for more information.

South Beach Wine & Food Festival
A world-class wine, spirits and food tasting unfolds along with sparking dinners, a beachside barbecue, a champagne brunch, and more. Call (305) 348-9463 for more information.

Lincoln Road Arts Walk is a monthly showcase for South Florida’s arts community held on the last Wednesday of every month. Enjoy art, jazz, wine and food in locations throughout Lincoln Road. 7-10 p.m.

North Beach Nights at the North Shore Band Shell (Collins Avenue and 73rd Street) is a free monthly concert series on the second Friday of each month featuring entertainment from all over the world. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Miami Fashion Week of the Americas - the Roney Palace hosts one of the largest Latin American fashion events in the country. The event will showcase the work of renowned and new designers from Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia. Highlights include fashion tents, designer shows, model castings and special events. Call (305) 662-0775 for more information.

4th of July Miami Beach
Live music and fireworks take place near the sand at Collins Avenue near 72nd Street. Call (305) 539-3063 for more information.

Super Sand Blast
On Ocean Drive, between 9th and 10th streets, kids and guests can enjoy a sand castle building competition, live music from the Islands, face painting and free food. Call (305) 673-7030 for more information.

International Ballet Festival
From late August to mid-September, the Jackie Gleason Theatre and the Manuel Artime Performing Arts Center host leading ballet companies performing contemporary work. Call (305) 535-0255 for more information.

Stone Crab Seafest at North Beach
The beach around 73rd Street and Collins Avenue becomes an outdoor feast scene with live music, drinks and gourmet delicacies. Call (305) 865-4147 for more information.

South Florida Auto Show
Auto-related gear and more than 1,000 of the industry’s latest vehicles for the coming year are displayed at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Call (305) 947-5950 for more information.

Art Basel Miami Beach
Sister to Art Basel in Switzerland, Art Basel Miami Beach showcases art from more than 150 galleries in the U.S., Europe, Asia and Australia. Call (305) 674-1292 for more information.

Matzo Ball
From a humble start in a Boston bar, Matzo Ball bashes unfolding in more than a dozen cities including San Francisco and Washington D.C. now make a splash in South Florida, attracting some 2,000 or more. Venues in Miami Beach, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach host this holiday party for Jewish singles on the night before Christmas. For more information, call (305) 531-5535 for Miami Beach's Opium Garden, (561) 392-3747 for Boca Raton's Club Boca, and (561) 833-6500 for the Monkey Club in West Palm Beach.

For a complete listing of current cultural events, go to the Miami Beach Visitor Center Events Guide or the Miami Event Guide.