18 December 4-10, 2025 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | CULTURE | NIGHT+DAY | NEWS | LETTERS | CONTENTS | Month XX–Month XX, 2008 miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | FILM | ART | STAGE | NIGHT+DAY | METRO | RIPTIDE | LETTERS | CONTENTS | I t’s no secret that Art Basel brings the world’s biggest stars to town each year. Last year, Leonardo DiCaprio popped up at the Miami Beach Con- vention Center for Art Basel, and ce- lebs including Hailey Bieber, Camila Cabello, and recent Dancing With the Stars competitor Alix Earle have frequented other fairs and activations. During Art Week, Hollywood’s finest flock to the 305 not just to scope out the art but to participate in panels and perform at exclusive events. Looking to see how the other half lives? Here are some of the best places to spot the rich and famous during Miami Art Week. THE ART OF HIP HOP In Wynwood, The Art of Hip Hop’s new exhi- bition features work by British-Nigerian de- signer and artist Slawn, who has produced artwork for some of the genre’s biggest artists, including Gunna, Skepta, Central Cee, and the late designer and entrepreneur Virgil Abloh. Given the artist’s extensive list of ce- lebrity clientele, his next high-profile collabo- rators are likely to make appearances over the weekend. Wednesday, December 3, Thursday, December 4, and Friday, December 5, at The Art of Hip Hop, 299 NW 25th St., Miami; 786- 772-1604; artofhiphop.com. Tickets cost $25 to $60 via feverup.com. DELILAH Brickell’s exclusive Delilah is packed with fa- miliar faces on any given night. For Art Week, the restaurant is teaming up with Chase Sap- phire Reserve for an evening of cocktails and music by famed rapper and DJ Channel Tres, best known for hits “Controller” and “Top- down.” With his past collaborators including Tinashe and Tokimonsta — and Delilah’s dis- creet environment — you’re sure to spot a ce- lebrity or two while you’re there. Just remember: The restaurant is photo-free. 9 p.m. Sunday, December 6, at Delilah, 301 Brick- ell Key Dr., Miami; 305-400-4657; delilahres- taurants.com. Reservations cost $150 via opentable.com. E11EVEN E11even attracts A-listers on a weekly basis. With past guests including Cardi B and Drake, partygoers aren’t just wowed by superstar performances at the nightclub — they also get a chance to mingle with the jet set. Miami Art Week simply heightens the experience. This week’s lineup features three of the world’s top DJs — Tiësto, Diplo, and Marshmello — and you can rest assured their posses will show up to dance, too. Open midnight to 10 a.m. Mon- day, 8 p.m. to midnight Wednesday, and 24 hours Thursday through Sunday, at 29 NE 11th St., Miami; 305-829-2911; 11miami.com. LIV Whether they’re performing or popping bot- tles, celebrities are fixtures at LIV. The club pulls out all the stops during Art Week, and this year’s lineup is no different. Gunna, Tiësto, Black Coffee, and John Summit are all set to perform as part of the club’s Basel series if you’re looking for a star-studded afterparty. Open 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Thursday through Sun- day at 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 305- 674-4680; livnightclub.com. MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER It’s not only about swanky soirees for the stars who flock to Miami this week. Many of them are collectors, and the Miami Beach Convention Center is the place to be for an epic art haul. In addition to DiCaprio, music mogul Clive Davis, Robert De Niro, and Jared Leto have been known to pay the convention center a visit during Art Basel. Friday, De- cember 5, through Sunday, December 7, at the Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Con- vention Ctr. Dr., Miami Beach; 786-276-2600; miamibeachconvention.com. Tickets cost $88 via artbasel.com. MUSEUM OF GRAFFITI The Museum of Graffiti has secured at least one high-profile guest for Miami Art Week. Daymond John will host a Shark Tank-style event at the Wynwood venue, with emerging and established artists pitching their dream projects to the entrepreneur and author alongside venture capitalist Julia Steyn and Inked Nine president Andre Crawford. Wednesday, December 3, Thursday, December 4, Friday, December 5, and Saturday, December 6, at the Museum of Graffiti, 276 NW 26th St., Miami; 786-580-4678; museumofgraffiti.com. Tickets cost $25 to $60 via feverup.com. PADEL ACTIVATION AT SCOPE Pro Padel League is setting up shop on the beach behind Scope’s tent for an activation fea- turing appearances by the league’s top athletes and other A-listers. Alex Rodriguez, Camila Cabello, and Ashtin Earle are slated to attend, and you can watch the celebs and professionals battle it out or participate in some of the games yourself. Tuesday, December 2, through Sunday, December 7, at Scope Art Fair, 801 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach; propadelleague.com. PALM TREE CLUB Palm Tree Club may be new in town — it opened during Miami Art Week last year — but it’s no slouch when it comes to luring ce- lebs. Alix Earle, Taylor Fritz, Diplo, and many others made appearances during the club’s inaugural week, and while we don’t yet know who’s RSVP’d this year, performers include John Summit and Disclosure. Open noon to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, noon to 9 p.m. Thursday, noon to 11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, at 1819 79th St. Cswy., Miami Beach; 786-796- 0846; palmtreeclubmiami.com. SEXY FISH This Brickell sushi spot has been known to draw the likes of Mary J Blige, Lady Gaga, Ja- mie Foxx, and Drake on any given night. Dur- ing Art Week, the stakes are even higher. Among the activations at the restaurant this week is an appearance by artist Bradley The- odore, who will paint live as guests dine. Thursday, December 4, through Saturday, De- cember 6, at 1001 S. Miami Ave., Miami; 305- 889-7888; sexyfishmiami.com. Reserve a table via capricebookings.com. THE WELLNESS OASIS This two-day wellness event at Reserve Mi- ami Seaplane is a welcome respite from Basel chaos, but it’s every bit as star-studded. Lind- say Lohan and Sloane Stephens are slated to speak on the first day, while Noah Lyles, Lau- ren London, and Peter Tunney will headline the second day. Who knows? You could wind up testing Tonal’s latest workout equipment next to one of the fastest men in the world, or maybe get a massage from Hyperice’s techni- cians with world-famous actors sitting in the next chair. Tuesday, December 2, and Wednes- day, December 3, at Reserve Miami Seaplane, 1000 MacArthur Cswy., Miami; thewellnes- soasis.splashthat.com. [email protected] Groot Hospitality photo John Summit will perform at the star-studded LIV as part of the club’s Basel series. Map of the Stars The 10 best places to spot celebrities during Miami Art Week. by Genna Mark DU R I NG ART WE E K, HOLLYWOOD’S FI N E ST FLOCK TO TH E 305 NOT J UST TO SCOPE OUT TH E ART B UT TO PARTICI PATE I N PAN E LS AN D PE R FOR M AT EXCLUS IVE EVE NTS.
