"Celebrating Florida's Historic Coastal Communities"

Art Deco Weekend

JAN 12, 13, 14, 2024

JAN 12, 13, 14, 2024

"Celebrating Florida's Historic Coastal Communities"

Tales from the Trade: An OMBAS Tell All

Miam Beach Convention Center 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, United States

The one that got away, bidding wars, pieces of questionable provenance, unusual requests…our dealers have stories to tell! Traditionally kept within the confines of those “in the know,” for the first time, a diverse group of OMBAS dealers will spill the tea publicly! Without naming names, this tell-all panel discussion will provide an inside glimpse […]

Calisthenics Meetup

Muscle Beach Area 873 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL, United States

Embrace the strength of bodyweight training at Muscle Beach (9th & Ocean) during Art Deco Weekend with Angel from UFCL leading our Calisthenics Meet Up. Join this empowering session amidst the iconic Art Deco setting, where you'll unlock your full potential through dynamic bodyweight exercises, fostering strength, flexibility, and a sense of community. Advance Registration […]

Miami’s Desi Arnaz: Achieving the American Dream

Art Deco Museum and Welcome Center 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, United States

In 1933, Batista's Cuban Revolution forced Desi Arnaz and his dad to flee to Miami, where the penniless 16-year-old arrived without the ability to speak, read, or understand English. He cleaned canary cages, laid tile, and struggled to save money by sleeping in a warehouse. At St. Patrick Catholic School, Desi learned English, practiced guitar, […]

Free

FIU Art Deco Combo under the direction of Lisanne Lyons

Jazz Age Stage at Lummus Park & 12th Street

The multi-DownBeat award-winning Florida International University Panthonics is the premier vocal jazz ensemble within the Division of Jazz Studies in the Wertheim School of Music & Performing Arts. Directed by Dr. Lisanne Lyons, they perform a varied and challenging repertoire of jazz-influenced music, contemporary, Latin, and a capella styles. The group emphasizes close harmonies, improvisation, […]

Free

From City to Country: An Inside Look at Designing Houses Today

Miam Beach Convention Center 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, United States

Join firm founder Peter Pennoyer and Tim Kelly, associate principal and head of the Miami office, for an exclusive look at some of their most stylish city residences and striking country and coastal properties. As they share photos and discuss the process of designing distinctive architecture, Peter and Tim will offer insight into how the […]

South Beach Crimes & Scandals Tour

Art Deco Museum and Welcome Center 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, United States

This 2-hour walking tour focuses on illegal activities and shady characters in Miami Beach history. Topics include political corruption, illegal gambling, alcohol during prohibition, and organized crime figures. Tour departs from the Art Deco Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33139. All tours are rain or shine. Please dress for the weather as […]

$35.00

Sketchwalk #5 with Ana Andras

Art Deco Museum and Welcome Center 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, United States

Meeting point is in front of the Art Deco Museum and Welcome Center (1001 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139) or the Urban Sketchers designated tent. People of all ages and all drawing levels and skills are welcome. A Sketchwalk is an interactive walking tour run by Urban Sketcher leaders, where its participants stop to […]

Free

What in the World?! How Walt Created Disney World

Art Deco Museum and Welcome Center 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, United States

When Walt Disney realized cheap tourist traps were enveloping Disneyland, he began a nationwide search for enough land to hold every dream he could imagine. What happened next would require a heightened degree of CIA-level secrecy for Disney's undercover team, which launched a misinformation campaign that included dummy corporations and secret transactions. However, when a […]

Free

Resurfacing the Moorish Magic of Opa-locka

Wolfsonian-FIU 1001 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, United States

The City of Opa-locka is Miami-Dade County's eighth oldest municipality, founded in 1926 by American aviator and inventor Glenn Curtiss. A city built in the theme of Arabian Nights and with an architectural motif known today as Moorish Revival, a new movement has taken hold to identify, resurrect, and preserve landmarks from the past through […]

Free

Ocean Drive Architectural Tour

Art Deco Museum and Welcome Center 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, United States

This 1 1/2 to 2-hour walking tour provides an introduction to the Art Deco, Mediterranean Revival, and Miami Modern (MiMo) styles found within the Miami Beach Architectural Historic District. Explore hotels, restaurants, and other commercial structures with a visit to a number of interiors. All tours are rain or shine. Please dress for the weather […]

$35.00

Jesse Jones Jr. Jazz Ensemble

Jazz Age Stage at Lummus Park & 12th Street

Jazz is alive in South Florida and Jesse Jones Jr. is here to prove it! The Miami native is a saxophonist extraordinaire and continues to be on the forefront of a burgeoning jazz renaissance in South Florida. Jones and his brother, Melton Mustafa, who is one of the great trumpet players of our time, have […]

Free

Flooding in Florida: The Bellwether of Climate Change

Art Deco Museum and Welcome Center 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, United States

The goals of historic preservation are often at odds with efforts to protect properties from climate change. While preservation encourages maintaining a property’s historic appearance, climate change adaptation often requires change, sometimes radical change, to maintain the safety of a building and its occupants. As the impacts of flooding and intense storms are increasing in […]

Free

Deco Nights and Neon Lights Tour

Art Deco Museum and Welcome Center 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, United States

Similar to our regular Ocean Drive Tour but focuses on neon lighting . Our Art Deco buildings come alive when the lights go on! Neon lighting has always been associated with glamour and excitement. Learn about the history of neon lighting, its rise, its fall, and its resurgence. Please note: this is a specialty tour […]

$35.00

Rose Max & Ramatis Moraes with Brazilian & Latin Sounds

Jazz Age Stage at Lummus Park & 12th Street

Enjoy the finale night of Art Deco Weekend with beautiful Brazilian sounds and dancing. Rosa & Ramatis headline Sunday night starting at 6pm, with a dance performance by Brazilian & Latin Sounds at 7:15pm— audience participation encouraged!* Rosa Max & Ramatis Moraes Rose Max and Ramatis Moraes take their audience on a trip to the beaches, […]

Free
Event Series The Original Miami Beach Antique Show

The Original Miami Beach Antique Show

Miam Beach Convention Center 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, United States

The Original Miami Beach Antique Show presents more than 600+ recognized dealers from over 30 countries for five days. Attendees can explore the show floor and discover everything from jewelry, watches, and handbags to artwork, furniture, home décor and so much more. Art Deco Weekend Visitors may obtain free tickets: click here!