Friday, July 7
MLB All Star FanFest
- Enjoy five days of FanFest fun, featuring All-Star legends, autograph sessions and hands-on activities.
- When: Begins at 9 a.m.
- Where: Miami Beach Convention Center (1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach)
Paul McCartney
- The legendary singer-songwriter’s “One On One” tour will feature dozens of classics spanning his career as a solo artist, member of Wings and, of course, a Beatle.
- When: 8 p.m.
- Where: AmericanAirlines Arena
Metallica, Avenged Sevenfold and Volbeat
- The rockers will perform live on their North American tour.
- When: 6 p.m.
- Where: Hard Rock Stadium (347 Don Shula Drive, Miami Gardens)
Saturday, July 8
MLB All Star FanFest
- Enjoy five days of FanFest fun, featuring All-Star legends, autograph sessions and hands-on activities.
- When: Begins at 9 a.m.
- Where: Miami Beach Convention Center (1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach)
Electric Run MLB All-Star 5K
- Run, walk or dance your way through five electrifying courses inspired by sweets, rainbows, the rainforest and the ocean—with Major League baseball players by your side. A DJ will spin beats in the dance zone to pump up runners on their way to the finish line and the after-party, featuring Grammy Award-winning artist Lil Jon.
- When: 8 p.m.
- Price: $34.99 (price will increase the day of)
- Where: Bayfront Park (301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami)
Subtropics
- This summer presents the 24th edition of the globally recognized, experimental biennial of music and sound art. The summer festival will feature live concerts, sound art installations, workshops and films in hope of igniting the lost art of listening. Performances run until July 22, exhibitions and installations run until Sept. 3.
- Sound Arts Workshop: Christoph Cox will discuss the philosophical issues in sound art and experimental music.
- When: 10 a.m.–noon, 2–4 p.m.
- Where: ArtCenter Downtown (1035 N. Miami Ave., Suite 300, Miami)
- Dissolution B: This is an immersive cinematic sound piece with no screen or images. Presented in a dark theater space, Olivia Block processes and mixes and electronically processes layers of prepared sounds through a laptop, diffusion interface and mixing board.
- When: 9 p.m.
- Where: Audiotheque, ArtCenter/South Florida (924 Lincoln Road, Studio 201, Miami Beach)
The Funk Legends of R&B
- Con Funk Shun, Steve Arrington and Cherelle will perform live.
- When: James L. Knight Center (400 SE Second Ave., Miami)
- Where: 8:30 p.m.
Stand Up To Cancer concert
- Stand Up To Cancer ambassador Jennifer Hudson is headlining a concert at the Masterpass House during All-Star Weekend.
- When: 8 p.m.–11 p.m.
- Where: The Masterpass House at the W South Beach (2201 Collins Ave., Miami Beach)
Sunday, July 9
MLB All Star FanFest
- Enjoy five days of FanFest fun, featuring All-Star legends, autograph sessions and hands-on activities.
- When: Begins at 9 a.m.
- Where: Miami Beach Convention Center (1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach)
MLB All-Star Zumba
- Get your sweat on with 90-minutes of dance fitness led by Zumba creator Beto Perez, with music by Grammy Award winner Don Omar.
- When: 9:30 a.m.
- Price: $34.99 General Admission, $69.99 VIP (Up-close access to Beto during the workout, plus a meet-and-greet)
- Where: Bayfront Park (301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami)
MLB All-Star Sunday
- Catch upcoming stars in the Futures Game, followed by the entertaining Legends and Celebrity Softball Game.
- When: 4 p.m.
- Where: Marlins Ballpark (501 Marlins Way, Miami)
Subtropics
- This summer presents the 24th edition of the globally recognized, experimental biennial of music and sound art. The summer festival will feature live concerts, sound art installations, workshops and films in hope of igniting the lost art of listening. Performances run until July 22, exhibitions and installations run until Sept. 3.
- Experimental Music Workshop: Led by Jennie Gottschalk, this introductory talk will explore how sound reaches the imagination and how sound reaches the ear, looking at examples from various mediums and historical periods.
- When: 2–6 p.m.
- Where: Audiotheque, ArtCenter/South Florida (924 Lincoln Road, Studio 201, Miami Beach)
- Experimental Music & Sound Art: Panel discussion with Jennie Gottschalk and Christoph Cox
- When: 9 p.m.
- Where: Audiotheque, ArtCenter/South Florida
Sweet Summer Specials
Hoffman’s Chocolates
- Florida’s largest chocolate manufacturer is celebrating summer with a bevy of offerings:
- BOGO: When you purchase a 9-ounce box of Hoffman’s famous Coconut Cashew Crunch, a crunchy, buttery and lightly sweet snack, you get a 9-ounce box of Peanut Brittle (valued at $9.95). The deal is available at all Palm Beach County and Broward County locations and Hoffmans.com through July 31 or while inventory lasts.
- Two Buck Tuesday Ice Cream: Every Tuesday throughout the summer, one scoop of Hoffman’s ice cream is $2
- Caffeine Fix: The Hoffman’s Chocolates store at The Fountains in Plantation recently introduced Cold Brew for $4.75 and Nitro Coffee for $5.
- Children’s Chocolatier Classes: The classes, located at the gourmet factory store in Greenacres (5190 Lake Worth Road), includes a guided window tour, a video presentation on the history of Hoffman’s and of chocolate, and a sampling of ice cream. To book a chocolatier class, call 561.967.2213, ext. 108.
- Chocolate Sea Life Class: Create and decorate chocolate sea shells
- When: 10 a.m., July 11, 13, 18, 20, 25 and 27
- Price: $9.95 per child
- Chocolate Pizza Class: Create a chocolate pizza with colorful candy toppings
- When: Noon, July 11, 18 and 25
- Price: $14.95 per child
- Chocolate House Class: Create a chocolate house with colorful candy decorations
- When: 2 p.m., July 11, 18 and 25
- Price: $24.95 per child
- Chocolate Bar Class: Create a chocolate bar with colorful candy toppings
- When: Noon, July 13, 20 and 27
- Price: $14.95 per child
- Chocolate Picture Frame Class: Bring a 5-inch-by-7-inch picture and create a chocolate picture frame with colorful candy toppings
- When: 2 p.m., July 13, 20 and 27
- Price: $19.95 per child
- Chocolate Sea Life Class: Create and decorate chocolate sea shells
OTL
- The counter-service cafe—known for its sandwiches, salads, baked goods and chill vibe—is now offering handmade ice pops to help beat the heat. The treats, which are a collaboration with local ice cream supplier Lady Fingrs, come in unique flavors made with fresh ingredients, including lychee rosewater, strawberry mint, watermelon, oreo and chocolate lava. New flavors will be rotated into the mix. Spike it: Customers can now order the alcohol-infused Moscow Mule and Aperol Spritz pops.
