Yachts, Jazz, and Da Vinci: What’s On in Miami Today

Miami’s Premier Maritime Event Continues

Today marks the second day of the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show, one of the most significant events on the city’s annual calendar. Taking place across six distinct locations including the Miami Beach Convention Center and Herald Plaza, the show offers a comprehensive look at the maritime world. From 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, attendees can explore everything from high-tech kayaks and performance engines to the most luxurious superyachts at IGY Yacht Haven Grande Miami. Beyond the vessels, the show features the Progressive Boat Show Experience at Pride Park, which includes educational seminars, food vendors, and a look at the latest in marine lifestyle innovations.

An Evening of Award-Winning Jazz

Music lovers should head to the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts tonight for a special performance by Samara Joy. The three-time Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist is set to take the stage at the Knight Concert Hall at 8:00 PM. Known for her rich, velvet-toned voice and traditional jazz phrasing that recalls the legends of the genre, Joy has quickly become a standout in the contemporary music scene. This performance is part of the center’s 20th-anniversary season and promises an intimate evening of classic standards and modern interpretations.

Theater and Local Art Culture

For those interested in local theater, the Carnival Studio Theater at the Arsht Center is hosting a performance of "How to Break in a Glove" at 7:30 PM. This production by City Theatre offers a poignant and humorous look at the bond between a father and son, using the simple act of preparing a baseball glove as a metaphor for life’s deeper lessons.

If you prefer visual arts, the Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) remains open late tonight for its Thursday night hours, welcoming guests until 9:00 PM. Current exhibitions include "El Monte" by twin photographers Elliot and Erick Jiménez, which explores Caribbean spiritual traditions, and Woody De Othello’s "coming forth by day," a vibrant collection of ceramics and paintings.

Interactive Science and History

The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science is currently hosting the blockbuster exhibition "Leonardo da Vinci: 500 Years of Genius." This immersive journey into the mind of the original Renaissance man features full-scale machine inventions crafted from Da Vinci’s codices and high-definition explorations of his most famous paintings. It is a perfect afternoon stop for families and history enthusiasts looking to escape the heat and engage with science and engineering in a world-class setting.