A Guide to the REAL Miami

As an artist growing up in South Florida, all shades and genres of black art must be represented. This guide is for us to see us during the biggest art fair in the world. I’m here to take you on the beaten path of “South Beach” into my favorite hidden gems and classic SoFlo experiences. Be sure to support the locals and enjoy the breeze. Happy Basel in Black!

With Love, Chassidy Jade aka Editbae :) 

Featured Event

BASEL BAE: Black Art Experience

Friday, December 6, 2024 | The Urban Miami

BLACK AT IT AGAIN bringing art, music, and culture together in a unique showcase featuring works in painting, photography, sculpture, and fashion by talented Black artists.

Socialxchange presents the event with an engaging atmosphere, enhanced by a diverse music lineup curated by eclectic DJs alongside the art, enjoy food, hookah, and interactive experiences.

Backed by Lobos, Art of Black Miami, CHICC

Basel in Black playlist.

Get ready with your signature playlist on Apple Music

Events & Exhibitions

Dec 1-8th | AfriKin Art Fair:  Celebrating the Beauty and Brilliance of Global Africa

Dec 1st | Museum Store Sunday at PAMM with Reyna Noriega // Downtown Miami

Dec 3-7th | Prizm Art Fair | Downtown Miami // Downtown Miami

Dec 3-8th| Museum of Graffiti by Rolling Loud // Wynwood

Dec 4th | PAMM X Black Girls in Art Spaces // Downtown Miami 

Open All Month | PAMM “José Parlà: Homecoming // Downtown Miami

Dec 5th | ONE NIGHT ONLY - Afrohouse at Coyo

Dec 4 -8th | Art Beat Miami Art 10th Anniversary // Little Haiti

Dec 5th | Okay Player House // Overtown

Dec 6th | S.O.S Sounds Of Shrine Art Basel // Wynwood

Dec 6-8th | UMBRELLAS OF LITTLE HAVANA ART FESTIVAL // Little Havana

Dec 7th | Saint & Citizen: Janelle Monae, Lena Waithe, D-Nice and more.

Dec 7-10th | Point Comfort Art Fair 2024 // Overtown

Dec 8th | STAMPED Ava X Friends - Ampiano + Afrobeats // Wynwood

Dec 7-10th | Pinta Miami: The Modern & Contemporary Latin American Art Show // Coconut Grove

Dec 7th | Everyday People // Wynwood

Dec 7th | Doo Wop featuring Teyana Taylor // Overtown

Dec 8th | Recess by SocialXChange

Dec 8th | Jerk & Jollof

Museums and Galleries

American Heritage Cultural Arts Center

The Miami Museum of Contemporary Art of the African Diaspora (MoCAAD)

MUCE

The Nomi Village

Little Haiti Cultural Arts Center 

Hidden Hotels & Areas to Stay

La Havana Colonial Little Havana

Cottages El Portal Miami Shores

YOTEL Miami Brickell

Life Houese Miami South of Fifth

BEST AREAS TO STAY - Aventura, North Bay, Miami Shores, Midtown

***Warning: Anything west of Miami airport is TOO far! Stay away from advertised airbnbs in Doral, Coral Gables, Hialeah***

Local Black Areas to explore

Little Haiti

Overtown *lived here for years! 

Little Havana 

Eat & Drink Like Locals

Enriqueta’s - Cuban Breakfast/Lunch *favorite

Clive Cafe - Jamaican *favorite

Chef Creole - Caribbean

Naomi’s Garden - Food, Art, & Music

La Belle Jacmelienne - Haitian *favorite

Dukunoo Jamaican Kitchen - Jamaican *favorite

C-Food Shack - Bahamian Caribbean 

Fat Ronnies Burger Bar

Grown *100% organic

Dub & Grub *vegan

Harold’s Chicken

Crabman305 Seafood

Mr Jacks Soul On The Go  

Awash Ethiopian Restaurant 

*Any Jamaican grilling on the corner

Eat & Drink Bougie (If you tryna be a bad bitch$$$)

Sugarcane *favorite

Red Rooster Overtown *favorite

Victory Restuarant & Lounge

Manjay Restaurant

Joey’s Italian Restaurant *favorite

Drunk Late Night Spots

Uptown 66 - tacos *favorite

Three Palms Cuban Cafe - Best Cuban sandwiches and coffee in Miami!

Coyo Taco - Mexican

Pollo Tropical - latin food (various locations)

La Brasa - latin food (various locations)

Lounges/Clubs/Cigars

Terras - low-key rooftop garden *absolute favorite hideaway in Miami!

Basement Miami - underground bowling alley, skating ring, & bar

The Shrine - Afrobeats Caribbean Club/pool hall *favorite dance spot!

The Urban Miami - outdoor venue *favorite

Empire Social Lounge - low-key cigar lounge *favorite 

The Office - strip club 

One Gentleman’s Club - strip club 

Toosites - strip club (white/mix girls) They oddly have good food lol

HennyTyme - club (further north)

Beaches/Parks

Historic Virginia Key Beach Park - Historic Black Beach, a must go!

Key Pointe Park

North Bayshore beach 

LIQUOR STORES

Midtown Miami Shops - big brand stores

Liberty City Liquors - 24hour liquor store 

LOCAL Black Shops 

Dungeon Forward - Hat Brand

Libreri Mapou Bookstore, Little Haiti

The COOL Miami, Liberty City - Men’s Apparel

Angelic Hand Creations Overtown - soaps, scrubs, candles, etc.

Thank you!

Stay Artsy & Black.