Miami Design District | Caribbean-Inspired Art & Music, Jan–Feb

PUBLIC ART TOUR

Join the Miami Design District for a guided walking tour exploring the art and architecture that shape the neighborhood. This public art tour is focused around J’Ouvert, a major installation in Jungle Plaza by Trinidadian-British artist Zak Ové.

Where: Palm Court, 140 NE 39th Street, Miami FL, 33137

When: Saturday, January 24, 2026 | 11:00AM

Price: Free with RSVP

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SOCA SUNDAYS: DANCE CLASS

Join the Miami Design District in Jungle Plaza for a free 40-minute Soca Dance Class amidst Zak Ové’s sculptures, celebrating Caribbean rhythms through immersive, full-body movement. Classes are open to all levels and led by Meiling BanZ, a Trinidad-born dance instructor bringing high-energy vibes to every class. Rooted in Caribbean pride, Meiling’s goal is to inspire people of all ages to feel confident in their bodies, stay active, and embrace fitness as a celebration.

Where: Jungle Plaza, 3801 NE 1st Ave, Miami FL, 33137

When: Sunday, January 25, 2026 | 5:00PM

Price: Free with RSVP

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IMMERSIVE SOUND BATH

Experience an immersive sound bath offering a moment of reflection and collective grounding amidst Zak Ové’s public art installation. Guided by Tree Om Sound Bath, the session invites participants to slow down, listen deeply, and engage with sound as a meditative and restorative practice. Participants are required to bring a mat. Optional blankets and cushions recommended.

Where: Jungle Plaza, 3801 NE 1st Ave, Miami FL, 33137

When: Friday, January 30, 2026 | 7:00PM – 8:15PM

Price: Free with RSVP

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DISTRICT SOUNDS: CARNIVAL EDITION FT. ETIENNE CHARLES & CREOLE SOUL

Join the Miami Design District for a celebration of Trinidadian Carnival-inspired procession,  with performers, percussionists and contemporary jazz playing under the Full Moon. Presented in conjunction with Zak Ové’s installation, this multidisciplinary event  features traditional Junkanoo performers and towering Moko Jumbies, alongside percussion series by Irawo Osa, and culminates with a live performance by Etienne Chalrles & Creole Soul. Rooted in Caribbean cultural traditions, the celebration brings rhythm, movement, and spectacle into public space, transforming the District into a dynamic, communal experience that echoes the themes of ritual, identity, and collective expression present in Ové’s work.

Where: Jungle Plaza, 3801 NE 1st Ave, Miami FL, 33137

When: Sunday, February 1, 2026 | 4:00PM – 7:00PM

Price: Free with RSVP

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PAMM SCHOLL LECTURE SERIES: ZAK OVÉ IN CONVERSATION

Join the artist Zak Ové for a conversation at the Pérez Art Museum Miami. This exciting program  is part of a collaboration between PAMM and the Miami Design District bringing together Caribbean art, culture and community as part of PAMM’s ongoing commitment to furthering art scholarship in the Caribbean through the Green Family Foundation Caribbean Cultural Institute. The lecture is free with Museum admission.

Where: Perez Art Museum Miami, 1103 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132

When: Thursday, February 5, 2026 | 7:00PM – 8:30PM

Price: Free with RSVP

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AFROBETA: LIVE PERFORMANCE

Celebrate Caribbean culture with an evening of music, food, and drink featuring a live performance by AfroBeta, a Miami-based electronic duo blending Afro-Caribbean rhythms with funk and Latin rhythms. The program is complemented by Trinidadian cuisine and Caribbean-inspired cocktails, creating a festive atmosphere that echoes the energy and cultural themes of Zak Ové’s installation.

Where: Jungle Plaza, 3801 NE 1st Ave, Miami FL, 33137

When: Friday, February 6, 2026 | 6:00PM – 8:00PM

Price: Free with RSVP

RSVP: HERE

SOCA DANCE CLASS

Join the Miami Design District in Jungle Plaza for the final Soca Sunday Dance Class of this series. A free 40-minute Soca Dance Class amidst Zak Ové’s sculptures, celebrating Caribbean rhythms through immersive, full-body movement. Classes are open to all levels and led by Meiling BanZ, a Trinidad-born dance instructor bringing high-energy vibes to every class. Rooted in Caribbean pride, Meiling’s goal is to inspire people of all ages to feel confident in their bodies, stay active, and embrace fitness as a celebration. 

Where: Jungle Plaza, 3801 NE 1st Ave, Miami FL, 33137

When: Saturday, February 7, 2026 | 5:00PM

Price: Free with RSVP

RSVP: HERE