Happy Juneteenth. The annual Juneteenth Experience at the Miami Beach Bandshell kicks off tonight with short films at 6:30pm and live performances at 8pm, all free. Meanwhile, Miami is three matches into the World Cup and the city's energy has not let up for a single day. Let's get into it.

— Matthew Larsen

Juneteenth Celebrated Across Miami-Dade Tonight – June 19 marks Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas learned of their emancipation more than two months after the Confederacy's surrender. Events are running across Miami today, headlined by the free Juneteenth Experience at the Miami Beach Bandshell hosted by nonprofit Hued Songs.

Colombia vs. Portugal Coming to Hard Rock on June 27 – Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal face Colombia in Miami's fourth group stage World Cup match on June 27 at 7:30pm ET at Hard Rock Stadium. Demand for this match is the highest of any group stage game at the venue given Portugal's global following.

Tri-Rail Ridership Surging with World Cup Traffic – Tri-Rail has seen a major spike in riders as South Florida commuters and World Cup fans opt for rail over gridlocked roads around Miami Gardens. Transit officials are adding capacity on match days and encouraging all fans heading to Hard Rock Stadium to use public transit.

Virginia Key Marina Referendum Set for November 3 – Miami voters will decide on November 3 whether to approve the $80 million, 45-year lease plan for the Rickenbacker and Marine Stadium marinas on Virginia Key. A previous referendum on Virginia Key was rejected by voters in 2021 by 52 percent, making this a closely watched rematch.

New Miami International Airport Advisory Board Holds First Meeting – A new advisory board focused on customer experience at Miami International Airport held its inaugural meeting this week, hours after a JD Power survey gave MIA strong consumer marks. The board is designed to bring ongoing resident and traveler feedback directly into airport operations.

George Pino Trial Enters Second Week – Testimony continues in the vessel homicide and manslaughter trial of real estate broker George Pino, now in its second week at the Miami-Dade courthouse. Jurors last week were shown the 29-foot Robalo boat involved in the 2022 crash and heard from Florida Fish and Wildlife marine patrol officers.

UM Planning Major Campus Expansion – The University of Miami has unveiled sweeping plans for a campus revamp at its Coral Gables location, according to Miami Today. Details are still emerging but the plans are described as some of the most significant changes to the campus footprint in decades.

Miami-Dade Schools Battles for Control of WLRN – Miami-Dade County Public Schools is in a legal fight seeking more control over WLRN, the public radio and television station it has long supported but not fully controlled. The dispute involves governance, programming priorities, and the future direction of South Florida's main public broadcaster.

Bank of America to Finance $80 Million for County Vehicles – Miami-Dade County has reached a financing agreement with Bank of America to fund $80 million in vehicle purchases for county operations. The deal covers fleet upgrades across multiple county departments.

Zoo Miami Baby Flamingo Spotted on Exhibit – The baby Caribbean flamingo that hatched last week at Zoo Miami is now visible on the flamingo exhibit at 12400 SW 152nd St. in the Richmond Heights area. The chick joins one of the most photographed flocks at any zoo in South Florida.

Thu, Jun 19, 6:30pm: Juneteenth Experience, Miami Beach Bandshell – Hued Songs presents its free annual celebration at the Miami Beach Bandshell at 7275 Collins Ave., starting with short film screenings at 6:30pm and live music and spoken word performances beginning at 8pm. One of the most meaningful free nights of the summer.

Fri, Jun 19, 8pm: Viernes Culturales, Little Havana – The monthly free street festival on Calle Ocho between SW 15th and 17th Avenues brings live music, art vendors, dance performances, and local food to Little Havana every third Friday. No cover, no reservation, just show up.

Jun 13–Jul 5, daily: FIFA Fan Festival, Bayfront Park – The World Cup's free downtown hub continues daily at Bayfront Park with live match broadcasts, food vendors, and cultural programming for the full tournament. Open to everyone.

Sun, Jun 21, 6pm: Uruguay vs. Cape Verde, Hard Rock Stadium – Miami's second World Cup match of the week brings Uruguay back to Miami Gardens. Tickets still available at FIFA’s website.

Sat, Jun 20–Sun, Jun 21: Summer Fruit Festival, Fruit and Spice Park, Redland – Two days of tropical fruit tastings, live music, and family activities at 24801 SW 187th Ave. in the Redland district. Tickets at the gate; a genuinely different South Florida afternoon.

Sat, Jun 20, 8pm: Josh Groban and Jennifer Hudson, Hard Rock Hotel Hollywood – One of the more unusual pairings of the summer, two powerhouse voices sharing a stage at 1 Seminole Way in Hollywood. Tickets available online.

Jun 24, 6pm: Brazil vs. Scotland, Hard Rock Stadium – Five-time world champions Brazil take the field at Miami Stadium on June 24, one of the biggest group stage matchups of the entire tournament. Secondary market tickets are moving fast.

Jun 13–Jul 19: Let's Wyn World Cup Program, Wynwood – Wynwood's six-week World Cup series of watch parties, public art, scavenger hunts, and a food festival runs through the end of the tournament. Drop in anytime around NW 2nd Ave.

Thru Sep 27: Pop Air: Art Is Inflatable, Mana Wynwood Convention Center – The large-scale inflatable art exhibition at Mana Wynwood continues through late September. If you haven't been, summer is a good time to go.

Thru Sep 27: Extreme Sports: Beyond Human Limits, Frost Science Museum – Hands-on science exhibits about extreme sports continue through late September at 1101 Biscayne Blvd. Included with general museum admission.

Jun 18, evening: Lincoln Road Art Walk, Miami Beach – Gallery openings, artist meet-and-greets, and free cultural programming along Lincoln Road; an easy Thursday evening in the heart of South

Fooq's, Little River – The beloved downtown restaurant shuttered in 2021 is reopening at 150 NW 73rd St. in a 14,000-square-foot, two-story space in Little River. The menu draws on Mediterranean and Persian influences with a wood-fire kitchen, with a vinyl lounge called Lion's Den upstairs.

Manoli, Coconut Grove – A new Greek restaurant from a Michelin-trained chef is opening this summer in Coconut Grove with coastal Mediterranean cooking. Opening details are unfolding now; watch Resy and their social for the reservation launch.

PopUp Bagels, Brickell – The viral Connecticut-born bagel shop known for loaded schmears and a cult following is opening a Miami location in Brickell, its first in Miami-Dade. Known for walk-in lines and no frills, just exceptional bagels.

Karyu, Miami – The first US location of Michelin-starred Tokyo restaurant Oniku Karyu is coming to Miami as a 10-seat omakase counter specializing in Tajimaguro Wagyu. A fourth Michelin-star-caliber omakase in a city that already has three is a statement.

China Grill, South Beach – The iconic South Beach restaurant, which left more than a decade ago, is returning to Miami Beach. Its comeback is one of the more nostalgia-driven openings of 2026 for longtime Miami diners.

Tyson Cole Izakaya, Brickell – James Beard Award winner Tyson Cole is bringing an izakaya concept to Mary Brickell Village. No firm opening date yet but the anticipation is high given Cole's track record with his Uchi restaurant group.

South Beach Institution Closing for Hotel Development – A 25-year South Beach restaurant must vacate its space by June 27 to make way for a hotel development, with no relocation plans announced. The loss is a reminder of how quickly the South Beach dining landscape can shift under real estate pressure.

Miami Marlins Sit at 26-33, Road Trip Continues – The Marlins concluded their Philadelphia series on June 17 and continue their road schedule as they sit fourth in the NL East, 13.5 games behind the Atlanta Braves. With the season at its midpoint, the club is off the pace but has played competitive baseball at home, going 18-15 at loanDepot Park.

Colombia vs. Portugal Headlines Upcoming Hard Rock Schedule – The most in-demand remaining group stage match at Hard Rock comes June 27 when Colombia faces Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal at 7:30pm ET. Miami will also host a Round of 32 on July 3 and a quarterfinal on July 11 before the Bronze Final closes it out on July 18.

Brazil vs. Scotland Five Days Away – Hard Rock Stadium hosts Brazil vs. Scotland on June 24 at 6pm, drawing massive interest from South American fans already flooding Miami for the tournament. The city's Brazilian community has been out in force at Fan Festivals and watch parties all week.

Inter Miami on Break, Messi at 12 MLS Goals – The defending MLS Cup champions are off through the World Cup break with their next league match July 22 at Nu Stadium. Lionel Messi leads the club with 12 league goals and 13 across all competitions this season.

Dolphins Summer Break Underway – Miami Dolphins veterans are on their roughly six-week hiatus before training camp following the conclusion of the offseason program. First-year coach Jeff Hafley met with coaching legend Jimmy Johnson in Key Largo during the offseason for advice and guidance on building the program.

Miami Hurricanes Football on the Horizon – The University of Miami football program heads into summer with preseason camp approaching in August. The Hurricanes finished last season with momentum and enter 2026 with raised expectations in the ACC.

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.
Wed, Jun 24 – Partly cloudy | high 87°F | low 77°F | 25% chance of afternoon rain.
Thu, Jun 25 – Partly cloudy | high 88°F | low 78°F | 25% chance of storms.

Grand Public Kitchen and Bar, Coconut Grove – This newly opened all-day restaurant at CocoWalk at 3015 Grand Ave. runs from happy hour through late dinner with modern American cooking, tuna tataki, truffle flatbreads, and weekend brunch with $25 bottomless mimosas. The indoor-outdoor setup makes it an easy fit for the neighborhood's groove.

Zoo Miami, Richmond Heights – Beyond the newborn flamingo chick now on exhibit, Zoo Miami at 12400 SW 152nd St. remains one of the best full-day family destinations in South Florida with its open-range habitats and one of the largest zoological collections in the country. Plan for at least four hours and go early before the summer heat peaks.

Zoo Miami, Richmond Heights – Beyond the newborn flamingo chick now on exhibit, Zoo Miami at 12400 SW 152nd St. remains one of the best full-day family destinations in South Florida with its open-range habitats and one of the largest zoological collections in the country. Plan for at least four hours and go early before the summer heat peaks.

Allapattah – Wedged between Wynwood to the east and Little Havana to the south, Allapattah is the city's most quietly transforming neighborhood. The Rubell Museum and El Espacio 23 anchored its art scene years ago, and now restaurants and bars are catching up along NW 17th Avenue while the deeply rooted Dominican and Central American community keeps the block-by-block character intact.

Juneteenth and Miami's Black Freedom History, June 19, 1865 – Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, the day Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas and announced the emancipation of enslaved people, more than two months after the Civil War ended. For Miami's Black communities in Overtown, Liberty City, and beyond, the holiday connects directly to the history of those who built the city while being denied the rights it promised.

D.A. Dorsey, Miami's First Black Millionaire – Dana Albert Dorsey was a Miami real estate entrepreneur who became the first Black millionaire in Florida in the early twentieth century, amassing property in Overtown and on Fisher Island. He donated land for what became a public beach for Black residents during segregation, one of the few available to Miami's Black community at the time, and his legacy is remembered each year at D.A. Dorsey Tech in Liberty City.