The Lifestyle List

What’s the buzz in South Florida?

Friday, Sept. 29: *National Coffee Day*

John Mulaney

  • The stand-up comedian is performing live.
  • When: 7 p.m.
  • Where: Ziff Ballet Opera House (1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami)

Miami Marlins vs. Atlanta Braves

  • When: 7:10 p.m.
  • Where: 501 Marlins Way, Miami

Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue

  • Troy Andrews, known by his stage name Trombone Shorty, is a musician, producer, actor and philanthropist from New Orleans. He’s best known as a trombone and trumpet player, but he also plays drums, organ and tuba.
  • When: 8:30 p.m.
  • Where: Revolution Live (100 SW 3rd Ave., Fort Lauderdale)

Saturday, Sept. 30

Splash Ah Color — 100% Soca Jouvert

  • The Miami carnival will feature glow paint, ultraviolet powder and a water truck for an epic caribbean experience. Fresh food and premium drink packages will be available for purchase.
  • When: 4–10 p.m.
  • Where: The Soca Hub (500 NW 24th Street, Miami)

Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue

  • Troy Andrews, known by his stage name Trombone Shorty, is a musician, producer, actor and philanthropist from New Orleans. He’s best known as a trombone and trumpet player, but he also plays drums, organ and tuba.
  • When: 8:30 p.m.
  • Where: Revolution Live (100 SW 3rd Ave., Fort Lauderdale)

90s Love Fest

  • Nineties hitmakers Jon B., Silk, Shai, H-Town, Vedo, Public Announcement are performing live.
  • When: 7:30 p.m.
  • Where: James L. Knight Center (400 SE Second Ave., Miami)

Sunday, Oct. 1

NBA Preseason: Miami Heat vs. Atlanta Hawks

  • When: 6 p.m.
  • Where: AmericanAirlines Arena (601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami)

Annual Fall Harvest Festival and Pumpkin Patch

  • Enjoy family fun this fall with kid’s crafts, hayrides (on the weekends), live music, barbecue, pumpkin patch and more.
  • Where: Flamingo Road Nursery (1655 S. Flamingo Road, Davie)

Collaborative dinner in Delray Beach

  • The owners of Mazie’s, which will open this winter, will participate in a collaborative dinner at Oceano Kitchen. Chef Eric Baker (formerly of Delray Beach’s Max’s Harvest) and Jason Lakow (previously General Manager of Café Boulud), will collaborate with Chef Jeremy Bearman and his wife, Pastry Chef Cindy Bearman of Oceano Kitchen.
  • When: 5:30 p.m.
  • Price: $78 per person; an optional wine pairing is available for $25 (dinner is cash only)
  • Where: 201 E. Ocean Ave., Lantana
  • Reservation: oceanokitchen.com
Rendering of Mazie's
Rendering of Mazie’s

[Featured photo: OTL, a cozy coffee shop in Miami’s Design District, features Instagram-worthy drinks and pastries. It also doubles as a local hangout — the upstairs space hosts yoga, pop-up galleries and panel discussions.?] 

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