This Week in Miami: May 25-31

Each week, we round up what’s worth your time right now—from new menus and pop-up moments to festivals, openings, and low-key excuses to go out on a weeknight. Consider this your curated snapshot of the city as it moves through the week ahead: where to eat, what to drink, and what’s quietly (or loudly) happening around town.

Wednesday, May 27

Miami Swim Week Opens With Fashion, Cocktails, and a Philanthropic Runway Night at Mondrian South Beach

Miami Swim Week kicks off on May 27 at Mondrian South Beach with an opening runway event hosted by Miami Swim Week Shows in support of The Little Lighthouse Foundation. The evening brings together fashion, philanthropy, and skyline views, featuring internationally renowned designer Ema Savahl and three hours of complimentary cocktails for guests. Taking place from 6-10 p.m., the event doubles as a fundraiser for LLF’s Back to School Program, which supports underserved children across South Florida. Entry is donation-based, with an $85 minimum in advance or $125 at the door, while VIP runway seating is available for a $225 donation through The Little Lighthouse Foundation. It’s a Swim Week kickoff that blends high-energy fashion with a meaningful cause right in the heart of South Beach, and we love it.

The Mondrian South Beach is located at 1100 West Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139.

Cantina La Veinte Launches New Ladies Night and Live Music Series in Brickell

Midweek plans just got a lot more interesting at Cantina La Veinte. The waterfront Brickell favorite recently launched an experience that is quickly becoming the local go-to. Wednesdays now mean Ladies Night from 5-10 p.m., where women can enjoy complimentary handcrafted margaritas all evening long after securing a spot through the restaurant’s Instagram DMs. Expect mighty good cocktails, bay views, and the kind of atmosphere that can easily turn dinner into a full night out.

Cantina La Veinte is located at 495 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL 33131. For more information, visit their official website.

Thursday, May 28

A Poolside Swim Week Escape at National Hotel Miami Beach

Between the packed Swim Week schedule and nonstop South Beach energy, National Hotel Miami Beach offers one of the chicest places to slow things down for an hour or two. The adults-only oceanfront property is especially ideal for reclining outdoors, where the hotel’s long palm-lined pool, private cabanas, tiki bar, and direct beach access create a quieter escape just steps from the Swim Week crowds. It’s the kind of setting made for a late afternoon cocktail between shows, and it’s exactly where you’ll find us this week, by the pool, Smoky Melonrita in hand.

The National Hotel Miami Beach is located at 1677 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139. For more information, visit their official website.

National Burger Day Lands at Barsecco

National Burger Day is best spent somewhere that knows how to do indulgence right, and Barsecco is leaning all the way in. For the occasion, the spotlight lands on two burgers: a wagyu burger layered with maple bacon, caramelized mushrooms, Swiss cheese, black truffle aioli, and guanciale jam, and the signature Barsecco burger stacked with double Angus patties, American cheese, grilled onions, and secret sauce on a brioche bun. Oof. Both come served with fries and a side of Barsecco’s signature energy—think cocktails, music, and a crowd that doesn’t leave early.

Friday, May 29

A Bespoke Clase Azul Experience at The Moore

From May 29 through June 5, Clase Azul Mexico is taking over The Rabbit Hole inside The Club at The Moore for an ultra-exclusive personalization experience tied to the launch of Clase Azul Limited Edition: Spirit of Champions. Timed to the excitement surrounding this summer’s global soccer tournament, the appointment-only activation invites members to customize their decanter alongside artisans flown in directly from Mexico, who will hand-finish each piece onsite. Set inside the intimate members-only speakeasy in the Design District, the experience blends luxury spirits, craftsmanship, and cultural storytelling into something far more personal than a standard bottle launch. With only 10,000 decanters released worldwide, the collaboration feels designed for collectors, soccer enthusiasts, and Miami’s luxury crowd alike. We can’t wait.

The Moore is located at 4040 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137. For more information, visit the official Spirit of Champions page.

A 10-Year Anniversary Party at Copper 29

Copper 29 Bar is celebrating a decade on Miracle Mile in Coral Gables with A Decade of Decadence, a lively anniversary party built around cocktails, music, and a little nostalgia. And you guessed it—we’ll be there. The celebration includes a complimentary welcome cocktail with RSVP, complimentary bubbly and passed bites throughout the night, live entertainment from violinists, dancers, saxophone performers, and DJs, plus an extended happy hour running from 6-9 p.m. For one hour only, from 5-6 p.m., the bar is also bringing back its original signature cocktail, the Hibiscus 29, priced at $10 as a nod to the venue’s early days. The vibe promises to be dressed-up but social, energetic without trying too hard, and full of people sticking around a lil’ longer than planned.

Copper 29 is located at 206 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134. For more information, visit their official website.

Saturday, May 30

A Free Pride Concert and Projection Show on Ocean Drive

This Saturday, May 30, Miami Beach Classical Music Festival brings one of its most visually ambitious events of the season to Ocean Drive with a free Miami Beach Pride Concert set against the iconic Tides building. Beginning at 8 p.m., the evening combines live musical performances with large-scale Pride-themed projection mapping that transforms the Art Deco façade into a moving canvas of color, light, and animation as the sun sets over South Beach.

The Miami Beach Pride Concert will take place at the Tides Building, Ocean Drive and 12th Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139. For more information, visit the official Miami Beach Classical Music Festival website.