The World Cup energy is all over Miami right now, from the FIFA Fan Festival packed along Bayfront Park to watch parties filling up bars in every neighborhood. Closer to home, Josh Groban and Jennifer Hudson are sharing a stage in Hollywood on Saturday, and the Juneteenth Experience returns to the Miami Beach Bandshell on Thursday. Let's get into it.

— Matthew Larsen

Virginia Key Marina Vote Cleared for November Ballot – Miami commissioners voted unanimously last week to place the $80 million Virginia Key marina redevelopment proposal before voters on November 3. The plan, dating back to bids originally submitted in 2017, would lease the Rickenbacker and Marine Stadium marinas for up to 75 years with renewal options to a joint venture between RCI Marine and Suntex Marinas.

World Cup Road Closures and Transit Pushes Underway – Miami Gardens released formal road closure maps around Hard Rock Stadium for every match day through July 18, with officials urging fans to arrive at least two hours before kickoff. Tri-Rail ridership has spiked significantly in recent weeks as riders opt for rail over gridlocked roads near the stadium.

Human Trafficking Task Force Active Through Tournament – Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle confirmed that a 70-agency task force including state and federal partners will remain active for the full duration of the World Cup. The operation follows last week's Homestead sting that resulted in 12 arrests of men seeking sex with minors.

George Pino Trial: Jury Examines Crash Boat – Jurors in the vessel homicide and manslaughter trial of real estate broker George Pino were shown the actual 29-foot Robalo boat involved in the 2022 Biscayne Bay crash that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez. The trial continues this week at the Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building in Miami.

Miami-Dade Courthouse Heads to Online Auction – The historic 28-story Miami-Dade County Courthouse, long stalled in failed sale attempts above $50 million, has now been listed on a government surplus auction website. The reserve price has not been publicly disclosed, and the auction marks a new chapter in years of uncertainty over the landmark building's fate.

MIA Scores High Marks from Travelers – A new JD Power consumer survey released ahead of a new airport advisory board meeting gave Miami International Airport strong ratings for customer experience. The results come as World Cup visitor traffic is already surging through the airport.

Miami Earthquake Aftermath: Buildings Cleared – All Miami-Dade buildings evacuated following the June 8 Cuba earthquake have been cleared and reopened after inspections found no structural damage. The 6.1 magnitude quake remains the largest ever recorded in the Gulf of Mexico with modern instruments.

Opa-locka Junkyard Fire Contained – Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units got the upper hand on a fire that broke out at a junkyard in Opa-locka last week, preventing the blaze from spreading to adjacent properties. The cause is under investigation.

Dolphins Rookies Remain at Training Complex – While veterans begin their summer break, Miami Dolphins rookies are staying at the Baptist Health Training Complex for the NFL Rookie Development Program through this week. It is the first full offseason for the roster under coach Jeff Hafley's new culture-building regime.

Arsht Center Reveals Parking Garage Plans – The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts has unveiled plans for a new parking garage after more than 20 years of operation without one. The announcement comes as the Arsht looks to make attending events more practical for South Florida residents.

Thu, Jun 19, 6:30pm: Juneteenth Experience, Miami Beach Bandshell – Local nonprofit Hued Songs presents its annual Juneteenth celebration on June 19 at the Miami Beach Bandshell, beginning at 6:30pm with short film screenings by local artists celebrating Black joy and liberation, followed by live performances at 8pm. Free admission.

Sat, Jun 17, 8pm: Frank Sinatra Tribute, Miami – The Miami Classic Jazz Series continues with a live tribute to Frank Sinatra featuring hits including Fly Me to the Moon, Autumn Leaves, and New York New York. Tickets available online; check Secret Miami for the venue.

Jun 13–Jul 5, daily: FIFA Fan Festival, Bayfront Park – The free official World Cup hub at Bayfront Park downtown is open daily with live match broadcasts, cultural performances, food vendors, and interactive experiences for fans of all ages. No match ticket needed.

Sun, Jun 21, 6pm: Uruguay vs. Cape Verde, Hard Rock Stadium – Miami's second group stage match brings Uruguay back for a second appearance at Miami Stadium. Tickets still available at FIFA’s website.

Jun 18, evening: Lincoln Road Art Walk, Miami Beach – Gallery openings, artist meet-and-greets, and cultural programming run along Lincoln Road for the monthly art walk. Free and walkable.

Thru Jun 19: Sepia Vernacular, Overtown – The exhibition of more than 80 rare photographs documenting Overtown's daily life from the 1920s through 1950s closes this week at the Southeast Overtown/Park West CRA gallery. Free admission, final days.

Jun 13–Jul 19: Let's Wyn World Cup Series, Wynwood – The Wynwood BID's neighborhood-wide World Cup programming runs six weeks with a scavenger hunt, art trail, food festival, and rotating watch parties. Free and self-guided.

Sat, Jun 20, 8pm: Josh Groban and Jennifer Hudson, Hard Rock Hotel Hollywood – Two major vocalists share a stage for a ballad-heavy evening in Hollywood. Tickets at the Hard Rock Hotel box office and online.

Thru Sep 27: Pop Air: Art Is Inflatable, Mana Wynwood Convention Center – The immersive inflatable art exhibition continues through late September at Mana Wynwood. A genuinely unusual and fun afternoon for anyone who hasn't been yet.

Thru Sep 27: Extreme Sports: Beyond Human Limits, Frost Science Museum – The Frost Museum of Science's summer show covers the physical science behind extreme sports with hands-on stations; included with general museum admission at 1101 Biscayne Blvd.

Jun 15–17: Rooftop Cinema World Cup Screening, South Beach – Rooftop Cinema Club is streaming World Cup matches on a 24-foot LED screen in an open-air South Beach setting. Doors open at 8:30pm; 18+ event.

Sat, Jun 20–Sun, Jun 21: Summer Fruit Festival, Fruit and Spice Park – This two-day celebration of tropical fruits at Redland's Fruit and Spice Park at 24801 SW 187th Ave. features tastings, live music, and family activities. Tickets at the gate.

Drinking Pig BBQ, Coconut Grove – Chef Raheem Sealey's cult-favorite smokehouse has found a permanent home in Coconut Grove, with a full sit-down menu built around smoked beef rib, brisket, pulled pork, mac and cheese, and cornbread. Caribbean influence meets American barbecue in a brick-and-mortar that earns the pop-up reputation.

Cha Cha Chá, Wynwood – The Mexico City-born concept with a following in Los Angeles has opened in Wynwood at 2838 NW 2nd Ave., continuing the neighborhood's streak as one of Miami's most active corridors for new restaurant debuts.

Buccan, Coral Gables – Chef Clay Conley's celebrated Palm Beach restaurant has arrived at 100 Miracle Mile in Coral Gables, occupying 10,000 square feet in a new building on the busy Mile. His James Beard-nominated track record makes this one of the most anticipated arrivals of the year.

Manoli, Coconut Grove – A new Greek restaurant led by a Michelin-trained chef from Greece is opening this summer in Coconut Grove, promising coastal Mediterranean cooking in a neighborhood already packed with good food. Details on the full menu and opening date are rolling out now.

Cotoletta South of Fifth, Miami Beach – The Coconut Grove Italian bistro that built its name around a single dish has opened a second location in South of Fifth. The concept remains the same: one shared Cotoletta alla Milanese, done right.

KAO Bar and Grill, Hallandale Beach – A new container restaurant has opened in Hallandale Beach serving Argentine grill-inspired cuisine alongside live entertainment. The outdoor setup and location make it a weekend destination worth the short drive north.

La Sponda, Coconut Grove – Coastal Italian restaurant La Sponda is preparing to open at Grove Isle at 4 Grove Isle Drive with sweeping Biscayne Bay views and a design by Martin Brudnizki. Open to the public with a menu running from weekday lunch through weekend brunch and nightly dinner.

Marlins Wrap Philadelphia Series, Sit at 33-35 – Miami finished its three-game series at Citizens Bank Park against the Phillies this week, wrapping the trip with the final game on June 17 at 1:05pm. The Marlins are 26-33 in the NL East standings through mid-June, sitting 13.5 games behind the division-leading Atlanta Braves.

World Cup Match 2 Coming Sunday: Uruguay vs. Cape Verde – Hard Rock Stadium hosts its second group stage match on June 21 when Uruguay takes on Cape Verde at 6pm ET. Officials are again urging fans to plan transportation well in advance and arrive two hours before kickoff.

Brazil vs. Scotland Scheduled for June 24 in Miami – The most anticipated upcoming match at Hard Rock has five-time world champions Brazil squaring off against Scotland. Secondary market prices have surged as the match approaches.

Dolphins Rookies in Development Program This Week – Miami's rookie class remains at the Baptist Health Training Complex this week for the NFL Rookie Development Program as the broader roster takes its summer break. Training camp is roughly six weeks away.

Colombia vs. Portugal Coming to Hard Rock on June 27 – Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal face Colombia in Miami's fourth group stage match on June 27 at 7:30pm ET. This one is already generating some of the highest ticket demand of any group stage match at the venue.

Inter Miami Waits Out World Cup Break in Second Place – The MLS Cup defending champions sit second in the Eastern Conference with their next league match not until July 22 at Nu Stadium. Lionel Messi leads the club with 12 MLS goals on the season.

Wed, Jun 17 – Partly cloudy | high 86°F | low 79°F | 25% chance of afternoon showers.
Thu, Jun 18 – Partly cloudy | high 88°F | low 80°F | 30% chance of storms.
Fri, Jun 19 – Partly cloudy | high 86°F | low 78°F | 25% chance of afternoon rain.
Sat, Jun 20 – Partly cloudy | high 88°F | low 79°F | 30% chance of storms.
Sun, Jun 21 – Partly cloudy | high 88°F | low 79°F | 30% chance of afternoon rain.
Mon, Jun 22 – Partly cloudy | high 87°F | low 80°F | 30% chance of showers.
Tue, Jun 23 – Partly cloudy | high 88°F | low 79°F | 30% chance of afternoon storms.

Buccan, Coral Gables – Chef Clay Conley's James Beard-nominated restaurant from Palm Beach has just opened at 100 Miracle Mile in Coral Gables, with a 10,000-square-foot dining room and a menu built around seasonal, chef-driven American cooking that made the original a South Florida destination. Reservations are booking up fast on Resy.

Summer Fruit Festival, Fruit and Spice Park, Redland – The two-day festival at 24801 SW 187th Ave. in the Redland agricultural district features tropical fruit tastings, live music, vendor booths, and family activities on June 20 and 21. A genuinely unique South Florida experience most Miami families have never done.

Josh Groban and Jennifer Hudson, Hard Rock Hotel Hollywood – Two of the biggest voices in popular music share a stage Saturday night at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino at 1 Seminole Way in Hollywood. A rare pairing that turns into a proper occasion; tickets are online now.

Coral Gables – The City Beautiful, founded in 1925 by developer George Merrick, runs roughly from SW 8th Street south to US-1 and centers on Miracle Mile and the Biltmore Hotel. It has always been Miami's most formally planned neighborhood and is currently in the middle of one of its biggest restaurant booms in years, with Buccan, Stand, and Manoli all arriving within months of each other.

The Founding of Coral Gables, 1925 – Developer George Merrick incorporated Coral Gables on April 29, 1925, at the height of the Florida land boom, having spent years designing a city built around Mediterranean Revival architecture, canopied boulevards, and strict aesthetic codes. It became the first planned community in Florida and remains one of the best-preserved examples of 1920s civic ambition in the country.

George Merrick, Founder of Coral Gables – George Edgar Merrick was a Miami businessman and dreamer who began acquiring land in South Florida in the early 1900s and spent years designing what would become Coral Gables before its 1925 incorporation. The 1926 hurricane and collapse of the Florida land boom left him financially ruined, but the city he built stands as his permanent legacy.