Biweekly Events Guide: 5/2-5/16
MIAMI The Raleigh Miami Beach Hosts Martini Shake Off with Chamucos Tequila When: Friday, May 6th at 6:00-8:00pm Where: The Raleigh Miami Beach Admission: Free Additional Information: Guests can enjoy four handcrafted complimentary cocktails, which will compete for the grand prize of being featured as the bar’s signature cocktail of the month. www.raleighhotel.com Concrete Beach Dinner Pairing When: Friday, May 6th at 7:00pm Where: Books & Books Coral Gables Admission: $20 pairings menu; $16 food only Additional Information: Concrete Beach Brewery will be providing free beer samples, with bottles of Stiltsville pilsner and Rica wheat IPA. Not only this, each craft drink will be paired with items from the Books & Books Café menu. A raffle, live entertainment, games, and giveaways will also be hosted here. www.booksandbooks.com Miami Center for Architecture & Design Hosts New Lina Bo Bardi: TOGETHER Exhibit When: Wednesday, May 11th at 6:00-8:00pm Where: Miami Design District, Melin Building Admission: Free; RSVP here Additional Information: To kick off the exhibition, hosted by MCAD, AIA Miami, and Arper, the series will begin with an Artist Talk and Panel Discussion on this evening. The exhibition pays tribute to architect, set designer, editor, illustrator, furniture designer and curator Lina Bo Bardi. The discussion will include the artists and curators. www.miamicad.org / www.aiamiami.org Seaspice Hosts 4th Annual Design Techo Fundraising Event When: Wednesday, May 11th at 6:00pm Where: Seaspice Admission: Minimum admission donation $30 Additional Information: The fundraising event will benefit Design Techo, a charity that dedicates itself to improve the lives of youth globally by reducing poverty and transforming less fortunate communities. The occasion will include live entertainment and complimentary caipirinhas and hors d’oeuvres. www.designtecho.com NEW YORK The Ninth Avenue International Food Festival When: Saturday, May 14th-Sunday, May 15th at 10:00am-6:00pm Where: Ninth avenue between 42nd & 57th street Admission: Free; Food tickets sold separately Additional Information: Guide yourself through the delicacies of international cultures made by locals with food, beverages, fine arts, and live entertainment. www.ninthavenuefoodfestival.com CHICAGO Alzheimer’s Association Rita Hayworth Gala When: Saturday, May 7th cocktail reception at 6:30pm; dinner at 8:00pm Where: The Hilton Chicago Admission: To purchase tickets, click here Additional Information: The evening will benefit the care, support, and research for the Alzheimer’s Association. The gala includes a cocktail reception, three-course dinner, program, auctions, and live entertainment and dancing. Attire: formal (black tie optional). www.alz.org/galas/chicago/