Art Deco Weekend is a free community cultural festival celebrating Miami’s architecture, history, arts, and culture. Organized by the Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL), the festival will celebrate its 48th year in 2025 with the theme: Art Deco Centennial 1925-2025

MDPL started Art Deco Weekend in 1977 to bring attention to the beautiful Art Deco architecture along Ocean Drive and throughout Miami Beach. This signature event is MDPL’s largest educational outreach program of the year and a major part of the organization’s initiative to preserve, protect, and promote historic preservation in the Art Deco District and greater Miami.

Over 50,000 locals and tourists enjoy a variety of free events and activities including the artisan market, guided architectural tours, classic car show, lectures, films, sketch walks, kids club, dog walk, and a variety of entertaining musical events by local and national performers. All with the mission to educate the public about the Art Deco Historic District, the history, and culture of Miami Beach and historic preservation.

Schedule of Events

January 18, 2025

Classic Car Show by the Antique Automobile Club of America South Florida Region - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

601 Ocean Drive 

Art Deco Weekend welcomes back the Classic Car Show presented by the Antique Automobile Club of America South Florida Region – made up of enthusiasts of antique automobiles of all makes and models of cars, trucks, and motorcycles from the early 1900s up to 1991. On Saturday (1/18) and Sunday (1/19), antique automobiles from all over Florida will be on display along Ocean Drive starting at 5th street going north to 10th street.

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Ocean Drive Architectural Tour - 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Art Deco Museum and Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive 

This 1 1/2 to 2-hour walking tour provides an introduction to the Art Deco, Mediterranean Revival, and Miami Modern (MiMo) styles found within the Miami Beach Architectural Historic District. Explore hotels, restaurants, and other commercial structures with a visit to a number of interiors.

All tours are rain or shine. Please dress for the weather as there are no refunds for inclement conditions.

Get Tickets $35.00

Wolfsonian-FIU Presents: Beyond Paris - 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Avenue 

The 1925 Paris Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, the birthplace of Art Deco, introduced a groundbreaking design style characterized by bold geometric shapes, symmetry, and sleek stylization. Originating in France, Art Deco spread worldwide, evolving to reflect regional influences and aesthetics. The Wolfsonian’s chief curator, Silvia Barisione, will journey us through this stylish evolution as represented in the museum’s extensive collection, offering a peek into this global movement.

Organized by Wolfsonian-FIU and presented as part of Art Deco Weekend.

Free

Register

Jewish Miami Beach Tour - 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Art Deco Museum and Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive

This walking tour explores the rise and fall of the Jewish population of Miami Beach over the past 100 years, including a look at the impact of selected key Jewish individuals and institutions, plus an overview of architectural styles in the southernmost part of the city. Tour starts at the Welcome Center tent and ends at the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU, at Third Street and Washington Avenue.

Get Tickets $35.00

Collins Park Tour - 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

National Hotel, 1677 Collins Avenue

Starting at one of the grandest of the “Grand Dame” hotels on Collins Ave, the National Hotel, our guide will wind his way through an up-and-coming neighborhood named for one of the earliest founders of Miami Beach. Stroll past storied historic structures by iconic Miami Beach architects. See where WWII Cadet Clark Gable stayed. Find an under-the-radar bar listed as one of America’s best. History, art, celebrity, and architecture are all within a few blocks.

Get Tickets $35.00

Legends of Lincoln Road Tour - 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Take a stroll down one of Miami Beach’s most famous thoroughfares, once referred to as the “Fifth Avenue of the South”. Discover how geography and history influenced the architecture of Lincoln Road from 1912 to the present and what lead to the revitalization of the area we experience today.

Get Tickets $35.00

Ocean Drive Architectural Tour - 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Art Deco Museum and Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive

This 1 1/2 to 2-hour walking tour provides an introduction to the Art Deco, Mediterranean Revival, and Miami Modern (MiMo) styles found within the Miami Beach Architectural Historic District. Explore hotels, restaurants, and other commercial structures with a visit to a number of interiors.

All tours are rain or shine. Please dress for the weather as there are no refunds for inclement conditions.

Get Tickets $35.00

Wolfsonian-FIU Presents: Art Deco Crosses the Atlantic - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Avenue

Following the landmark 1925 Paris Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, Art Deco blossomed, transforming everything from skyscrapers and cars to teacups and everyday objects. Art historian Madeleine Deschamps will explore a design movement mirroring a society in flux, balancing exuberance with social change in France and the United States.

Organized by Wolfsonian-FIU and presented as part of Art Deco Weekend in partnership with Alliance Française Miami Metro.

Free | Register

Lesson: Beginner Swing w 4 x World Champion Yuval Hod & Gypsy Juls

Jazz Age Stage at Lummus Park & 12th Street

Learn the basic dance steps of Swing/Lindy Hop with 4 x World Champion Yuval Hod & Gypsy Juls!

No partner required!

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Lesson: Collegiate Shag w Dance Champs Nathalie & Minn - 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Jazz Age Stage at Lummus Park & 12th Street

Get a Taster of Collegiate Shag with International Dance Champions Nathalie Gomes Adams & Minn Vo!

No partner required!

Free

South Beach Crimes and Scandals Tour - 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Art Deco Museum and Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive

This 2-hour walking tour focuses on illegal activities and shady characters in Miami Beach history. Topics include political corruption, illegal gambling, alcohol during prohibition, and organized crime figures. Tour departs from the Art Deco Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33139. All tours are rain or shine. Please dress for the weather as there are no refunds for inclement conditions.

Get Tickets $35.00

The Hidden Histories of Mediterranean Revival Architecture - 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Avenue

Before Art Deco took hold, the Mediterranean Revival architectural style put southeastern Florida on the map. This style, now taken for granted in Florida, was revolutionary at its introduction in the 1920s. For northerners accustomed to the Beaux Art behemoths of New York or Boston, the colorful tilework and shaded courtyards in the “magic city” of Miami served as a portal to distant and exotic geographies. Through the Wolfsonian archives, historian Emily Neumeier will introduce the architects and developers who popularized this style and uncover overlooked histories of race, class, and colonialism in Miami’s urban development.

Organized by the Wolfsonian-FIU and presented as part of Art Deco Weekend.

Free | Register

Ocean Drive Architectural Tour - 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Art Deco Museum and Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive

This 1 1/2 to 2-hour walking tour provides an introduction to the Art Deco, Mediterranean Revival, and Miami Modern (MiMo) styles found within the Miami Beach Architectural Historic District. Explore hotels, restaurants, and other commercial structures with a visit to a number of interiors.

All tours are rain or shine. Please dress for the weather as there are no refunds for inclement conditions.

Get Tickets $35.00

The French Horn Collective - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

The French Horn Collective is an energetic and progressive band that performs an eclectic variety of Gypsy Jazz, Swing, and modern original French music throughout South Florida.

Led by Parisian Musician, multi-instrumentalist, composer, singer and songwriter Vincent Raffard, the diverse group consists of anywhere from 3 to 8 highly talented musicians from a myriad of musical backgrounds, with instrumentation including Trumpet, Guitar, Violin, Double Bass, Clarinet, and Vocals.

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Deco Nights and Neon Lights Tour - 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Art Deco Museum and Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive

Similar to our regular Ocean Drive Tour but focuses on neon lighting . Our Art Deco buildings come alive when the lights go on! Neon lighting has always been associated with glamour and excitement. Learn about the history of neon lighting, its rise, its fall, and its resurgence.

Get Tickets $35.00

VIP Opening Night Soirée: An Evening with the South Florida Jazz Orchestra featuring Dr. Lisanne Lyons - 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Jazz Age Stage at Lummus Park & 12th Street

VIP Night: Invitation-Only Event

This is an invitation-only event! Become a member of the Miami Design Preservation League to receive your VIP tickets.

January 19, 2025

Chess on Ocean Drive -  10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Jazz Age Stage at Lummus Park & 12th Street

Join us along with Commissioner Laura Dominguez on Ocean Drive to play Chess in memory of Commissioner Mark Samuelian.

Location is 12th and Ocean Drive next to the Jazz Age Stage.

All ages and experience levels welcome!

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Classic Car Show by the Antique Automobile Club of America South Florida Region

Ocean Drive between 5th and 10th Street, 601 Ocean Drive

Art Deco Weekend welcomes back the Classic Car Show presented by the Antique Automobile Club of America South Florida Region – made up of enthusiasts of antique automobiles of all makes and models of cars, trucks, and motorcycles from the early 1900s up to 1991. On Saturday (1/18) and Sunday (1/19), antique automobiles from all over Florida will be on display along Ocean Drive starting at 5th street going north to 10th street.

Registration not required

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Ocean Drive Architectural Tour - 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Art Deco Museum and Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive

This 1 1/2 to 2-hour walking tour provides an introduction to the Art Deco, Mediterranean Revival, and Miami Modern (MiMo) styles found within the Miami Beach Architectural Historic District. Explore hotels, restaurants, and other commercial structures with a visit to a number of interiors.

All tours are rain or shine. Please dress for the weather as there are no refunds for inclement conditions.

Get Tickets $35.00

Arf Deco Dog Parade - 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Majestic Hotel, 660 Ocean Drive

Meet in front of the Majestic Hotel (at 7th and Ocean Drive)!

Sunday, January 19 at 10 am, bring your pooch and join us for a walk around Ocean Drive during Art Deco Weekend. 

We know you want to put on a little 1920s Ritz for a proper promenade but don’t leave out your best friend. Doggies like to dress Deco too. Social media anyone?

Our Community Grand Marshal, the host with the most, will be none other than local treasure and celebrity, George Neary.

The Honorary Grand Marshal will be Archie, the Great Dane. Archie doesn’t talk much but he can do a few tricks and likes to pose for photos.

This Year we’re offering prizes for the following categories:

Owner/Dog Look Alike Award

Most Art Deco

Most Creative

Funniest

Doggy Diva Award

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Jewish Miami Beach Tour - 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Art Deco Museum and Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive

This walking tour explores the rise and fall of the Jewish population of Miami Beach over the past 100 years, including a look at the impact of selected key Jewish individuals and institutions, plus an overview of architectural styles in the southernmost part of the city. Tour starts at the Welcome Center tent and ends at the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU, at Third Street and Washington Avenue.

Please note: this is a specialty tour and as such has a flat ticket rate of $35 per person.

Get Tickets $35.00

Lesson: 20's Charleston w 4 x World Champ Yuval & Juls - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Jazz Age Stage at Lummus Park & 12th Street

Learn the basic dance steps of 20’s Charleston with 4 x World Champion Yuval Hod & Juls Slavikas!

No partner required!

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Ocean Drive Architectural Tour - 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Art Deco Museum and Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive

This 1 1/2 to 2-hour walking tour provides an introduction to the Art Deco, Mediterranean Revival, and Miami Modern (MiMo) styles found within the Miami Beach Architectural Historic District. Explore hotels, restaurants, and other commercial structures with a visit to a number of interiors.

All tours are rain or shine. Please dress for the weather as there are no refunds for inclement conditions.

Get Tickets $35.00

From The Industrial Revolution to Art Deco—Connecting The Dots - 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Art Deco Museum and Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive

Featured Speaker: Joel Levine

The Industrial Revolution caused significant social changes to information processing and worker housing, creating a need for new types of buildings. These needs were met by the new technologies of industrialization, steel, and reinforced concrete. Architects experimenting with these materials went on to create Art Deco and other innovative styles of architecture.

This presentation will explain the link between the disruptive social changes of the Industrial Revolution, the technology provided by the Industrial Revolution, and the creation of the Art Deco style.

Joel Levine has collected radios for several decades, focusing on the moderne styles of the 1930s and MiMo-inspired designs of the 1950s.  He has been an MDPL tour guide for ten years and has presented lectures at MDPL, Art Deco Week in Napier New Zealand, the African Association in Mauritius, the Tel Aviv Art Deco Center, Art Deco Society of the Palm Beaches, and several condominium associations. He has served on the Board of Directors of MDPL since 2017 in various capacities and is the current Chair of the Board.

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Lesson: 30s & 40s Charleston w 4 x World Champs Nathalie & Yuval - 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Jazz Age Stage at Lummus Park & 12th Street

Learn the basic dance steps of 30’s & 40’s Charleston with 4 x World Champions Nathalie Gomes Adams & Yuval Hod!

No partner required!

RSVP Now Free

South Beach Crimes & Scandals Tour - 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Art Deco Museum and Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive

This 2-hour walking tour focuses on illegal activities and shady characters in Miami Beach history. Topics include political corruption, illegal gambling, alcohol during prohibition, and organized crime figures. Tour departs from the Art Deco Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33139. All tours are rain or shine. Please dress for the weather as there are no refunds for inclement conditions.

Get Tickets $35.00

Ocean Drive Architectural Tour - 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Art Deco Museum and Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive

This 1 1/2 to 2-hour walking tour provides an introduction to the Art Deco, Mediterranean Revival, and Miami Modern (MiMo) styles found within the Miami Beach Architectural Historic District. Explore hotels, restaurants, and other commercial structures with a visit to a number of interiors.

All tours are rain or shine. Please dress for the weather as there are no refunds for inclement conditions.

Get Tickets $35.00

The James McCoy Quartet - 3:30 pm - 5:15 pm

Jazz Age Stage at Lummus Park & 12th Street 

James McCoy presents The American Popular Songbook and more!

An evening of acoustic settings of songs from some of America’s greatest composers: Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Harold Arlen, Jimmy Van Heusen, Irving Berlin, et al… as well as compositions from some of the best in the pantheon of Jazz artists from the 20th and 21st century.

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Deco Nights and Neon Lights Tour

Art Deco Museum and Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive

Similar to our regular Ocean Drive Tour but focuses on neon lighting . Our Art Deco buildings come alive when the lights go on! Neon lighting has always been associated with glamour and excitement. Learn about the history of neon lighting, its rise, its fall, and its resurgence.

Please note: this is a specialty tour and as such has a flat ticket rate of $35 per person.

Get Tickets $35.00

Sunday Soirée w South Florida Jazz Orchestra & Ashley Pezzotti - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Jazz Age Stage at Lummus Park & 12th Street

Dress dapper and enjoy a night of live jazz with the South Florida Jazz Orchestra featuring Ashley Pezzotti, plus swing dance performances, mini-lessons and more!

Get ready for a high-energy, joyous, and soulful performance ignited with audience participation! 

The South Florida Jazz Orchestra is Miami’s premier modern big band, comprised of many of the best jazz artists and studio musicians in the greater Miami area. Directed by bassist and composer Chuck Bergeron, the band’s latest release– Cheap Thrills– features Miles Davis, saxophonist Rick Margitza, along with Grammy-award winner Brian Lynch, and highly-acclaimed artists John Hart and Martin Bejerano.

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January 20, 2025

Lesson: Balboa Taster with Dance Champs Minn Vo & Lily Matini - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Jazz Age Stage at Lummus Park & 12th Street

Get a taster and history of Balboa with Dance Champions Minn Vo & Lily Matini!

No partner required!

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Mike Cady - 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Jazz Age Stage at Lummus Park & 12th Street

Michael Cady has been on the scene since 1983

A native Detroiter, he has marveled his audience with his ability to go from the jazz styling of Eddied Jefferson, to lead singer in Teddy Harris Jr’s Be Bop Society Jazz Orchestra. Just when you think you’ve heard it all, he pulls out a list of songs from the R&B past, making each song his own.

Michael’s venues range from his electrifying night club act in such places as the Oldest Jazz Club in the World Bakers Keyboard Lounge, concert halls, jazz and blues festivals in major cities such as Detroit, Cleveland, Chicago and Miami.

Michael Cady has performed with noted musicians such as Marcus Belgraves, Harold McKinney, Rudy Robinson and Marion Haden, just to name a few.

When Michael hits the stage he exudes confidence as was instilled in him by his mother, the late, great Susie Garrett, actress/singer.

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LeNard Rutledge Jazz Ensemble - 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Jazz Age Stage at Lummus Park & 12th Street

Captivating, soul stirring, earthy and funky— LeNard Rutledge and his jazz ensemble are Miami-based musicians who are known to entertain its listeners, and “swing the music” for dancers.

Named by the Miami New Times as the “Best Jazz Artist,” Rutledge’s elegance is often permeated by the raw passion of his church choir work. The warm exchange of give and take between his dynamic stage presence and his sidemen will bring out the love for jazz that you didn’t know you had.

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Acute Inflections -  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Jazz Age Stage at Lummus Park & 12th Street

“A velvety mix of Erykah Badu & Billie Holiday paired with the cool grooves of her 007 on bass”

is how one reviewer described Acute Inflections. New York’s Jazzy R&B duo, led by a former Broadway singer, has been featured on HBO and Amazon. They can often be found entertaining their clients (United Nations, Mercedes-Benz, etc.) at high-end events across the country and abroad. They have shared the stage with Jennifer Hudson, Sting, DJ Jazzy Jeff, and other notable artists at some of these celebrations. Their albums are always favorites on the jazz charts, and their shows are both fun and enchanting. Just prepare yourself, because these sassy artists love engaging their audiences

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Date: January 18-20, 2025

Festival Hours:

Saturday Jan 18: 10am-8pm

Sunday Jan 19: 10am-8pm

Monday Jan 20: 10am-6pm

Location: Ocean Drive and Lummus Park between 5th and 12th Streets as well as nearby sites

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