Just because Labor Day doesn’t usher in a new “season” in South Florida doesn’t mean we don’t pull out all the stops each year. This weekend is jam-packed with holiday weekend-worthy events, like world class rappers throwing a concert to benefit Haiti, A-list DJs at the SLS pool, and a Little Mermaid-themed pop-up bar. All that and the release of a new beer made with plantain chips highlight the best stuff going down in South Florida this weekend.

Catch Future, Lil Uzi Vert, and Kodak Black raising money for Haiti

Friday, September 3
The Oasis
There are loads of ways you can help survivors of the devastating earthquake in Haiti. Easily the most fun, though, will be hitting up this benefit concert starting at 7 pm. The all-star lineup includes Future, Lil Uzi Vert, and the guy whose name inspired Cardi B’s breakout hit “Bodak Yellow.”
Cost: Tickets run $100 per person

Make Spice twice as nice with our Miami Spice Deal of the Week

Friday, September 3 – Sunday, September 5
Seawell Fish & Oyster
The fabulous seafood spot at the Kimpton Anglers in South Beach gives you the chance to do both dinner AND brunch at a deep discount. On Friday or Saturday, you can head in for swordfish with green apple, heirloom baby carrots and a habanero glaze. Then return for brunch on either weekend day for crab benedict and lemon ricotta pancakes.
Cost: Dinner is $42. Bunch is $28

Break in the new restaurants at the old Firestone

Friday, September 3 – Monday, September 6
Firestone on 15th and Alton
Remember that old Firestone station that would patch your tire and then watch you roll away in a questionably-safe vehicle? Dave Grutman does, and he’s taken the place over with a swanky new sushi den, retro diner, and bakery from Dallas Wynne. It opens this weekend to great fanfare and hopefully better safety standards.
Cost: No cover; menu prices vary

Crush a beer made with… plantain chips?

Friday, September 3 – Monday, September 6
Veza Sur
Only in Miami would a local brewery team up with iconic green bag plantain makers Chifles to create a beer infused with actual plantain chips. The result is a surprisingly refreshing blonde ale, not to mention a true feat of chemistry. The extremely limited batch will be available at Veza Sur all weekend.
Cost: No cover; menu prices vary

Party like it’s March as the SLS Pool

Friday, September 3 – Monday, September 6
Hyde Beach at SLS South Beach
Hyde Beach is making up for the Miami Music Week we missed, with an insane lineup of DJs taking over the turntables overlooking the SLS Pool. Sofi Tucker headlines on Friday, followed by Duke Dumont of “Ocean Drive” fame on Saturday, MAKJ on Sunday, and Thomas Gold on Monday.
Cost: Ticket prices vary