Silica bead bags step in for sandbags this storm season
Miami Beach swaps sandbags for silica bead bags, a longtime Italian café nears its final pour, and the Bandshell's June lineup fills up.
Silica bead bags step in for sandbags this storm season
The city is offering a new option for flood prep as hurricane season gets going.
Miami Beach is offering bags filled with silica gel beads as an alternative to traditional sandbags ahead of hurricane season, WSVN reports. For residents who rely on sandbags to keep water out of garages, doorways and ground-floor units during heavy rain, this is the storm-prep change to know about before the first system threatens. If flood protection is on your June checklist, it's worth looking into the program now rather than waiting until a watch or warning goes up, when demand for supplies tends to spike and lines get long. It's a small switch, but one that could change how you stage your home for the wet months ahead — and a sign the city is rethinking how it helps residents prepare.
Segafredo L'Originale set to close after 26 years
One of the beach's longest-running Italian cafés is nearing its last service.
Segafredo L'Originale, described as one of Miami Beach's iconic Italian cafés, is set to close after 26 years, according to What Now Miami. The closure is reported as coming next month, which would end a run of more than two and a half decades for the café. If Segafredo has been part of your espresso, aperitivo or people-watching rotation over the years, the window for a last visit is closing — and it's a notable loss for a stretch of the beach where few hospitality names last that long.
One hospitalized in officer-involved shooting at South Pointe Park
Police are investigating an overnight incident involving an off-duty officer.
One person was hospitalized after an overnight shooting at South Pointe Park in South Beach that involved an off-duty law enforcement officer, police said. A source told WSVN the officer involved is a Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office sergeant and that the person who was shot is in critical but stable condition. Police said they are investigating the circumstances of the shooting, and more details are expected as the investigation continues.
World Ocean Celebration hits the Bandshell Thursday
Mishka and Blak Diamond Band headline the 6th annual ocean-minded show.
The 6th Annual World Ocean Celebration lands at the Miami Beach Bandshell on Thursday, June 4 at 7:30 p.m., headlined by Mishka and Blak Diamond Band. Expect a soulful blend of acoustic ballads, roots reggae and island-inspired folk — an easy weeknight pick if you want live music with an ocean-minded theme. Tickets and details are available through the Bandshell.
Video released in 25th-floor balcony case
Footage shows the police response after a man was allegedly thrown from a Miami Beach high-rise.
Newly released video shows police responding after a man was allegedly thrown from a 25th-floor balcony in Miami Beach, according to Local 10. Officials made the footage public this week. The video captures the law enforcement response in the immediate aftermath of the alleged incident at the high-rise, as the case continues to move through the investigative process.
Orquesta Akokán brings Afro-Cuban big band to the beach
Grammy-nominated mambo and jazz, Saturday, June 13.
Grammy-nominated Afro-Cuban big band Orquesta Akokán plays the Miami Beach Bandshell on Saturday, June 13 at 7 p.m. The group blends mambo, jazz and traditional Cuban rhythms into a vibrant, high-energy live show — a strong pick if big-band Cuban music is your thing. Tickets and details via the Bandshell.
Kid-friendly Bad Bunny show at the Bandshell
The Rock and Roll Playhouse plays a midday set for families June 20.
The Rock and Roll Playhouse brings its kid-friendly live concert series to the Miami Beach Bandshell on Saturday, June 20 at 12 p.m., featuring the music of Bad Bunny and more. Billed as the largest national kid-friendly live concert series, it's a midday option for families who want real live music at kid-appropriate hours. Tickets via the Bandshell.
Juvenile plays the Bandshell June 21
The New Orleans icon behind 400 Degreez comes to Miami Beach.
New Orleans rap icon Juvenile — the artist behind the classic album 400 Degreez, who helped define Southern hip-hop and Louisiana bounce — plays the Miami Beach Bandshell on Sunday, June 21 at 7 p.m. Expect the catalog that influenced generations of Southern rap. Tickets and details via the Bandshell.
World Cup watch parties are coming to the Bandshell
Rhythm of the Cup includes an Argentina v Austria viewing.
If you'd rather watch the 2026 World Cup with a crowd than on your couch, the Miami Beach Bandshell is hosting watch parties under its Rhythm of the Cup series, including Argentina v Austria. Check the Bandshell calendar for dates, times and what else is paired with each match.
Poolside brings daytime disco in July
A sunset-friendly dance show to put on the calendar early.
Poolside brings its signature "daytime disco" sound to the Miami Beach Bandshell on Friday, July 10 at 8 p.m. It's further out, but worth penciling in early if breezy, sunset-friendly dance music is your speed. Tickets and details via the Bandshell.
Laurent Voulzy show canceled
Ticket holders should check on refunds.
Laurent Voulzy's show at the Miami Beach Bandshell has been canceled. If you bought tickets, check your point of purchase for refund or exchange details, and keep an eye on the Bandshell calendar for any changes to the rest of the venue's summer lineup.