Street Stages Project:

Back in January 2021, with presentations inside the historic Olympia Theater precluded by COVID-19 pandemic precautions, Olympia Center, Inc. took the show outside to the street so local audiences could enjoy Miami’s talented Performing Artists in a safe, socially distanced, and responsible way.

Olympia Center (branded as Olympia Arts MIAMI) launched Street Stages, bringing FREE community programming to Downtown Miami’s historic Flagler District on Thursday and Saturday evenings.  Every Thursday and Saturday, from 4:30p to 8:30p, Singer/ Songwriters, Jazz/Pop Ensembles, Jugglers, Electronica, Comedians, Opera and Performance Artists are presented on the steps of the Old Post Office at 100 NE 1st Avenue.  

​Short sets create a perfect fit between drinks and bites at nearby Downtown restaurants and bars.

Our current series runs from November 03 through December 22.

Street Stages
100 NE 1st Avenue
(Old Post Office)

restaurants nearby
​Bengal Indian Cuisine
109 NE 1st Avenue
(305) 403-1976
The best from India right in Dowtown Miami.
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Motek – Israeli Mediterranean
36 NE 1st  Street, #132
(786) 953-7689​
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Niu Kitchen 
104 NE 2nd Avenue
(786) 717-6711
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Over Under 
151 E Flagler Street
subtroppi honki tonk
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Red Carpet • Italian Restaurant
69 E Flagler Street
(786) 618-9138
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Soya e Pomodoro (Outdoor Dining)
120 NE 1st Street
(305) 381-9511
Two Italians’ Dream that came true​.
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bars nearby
​Lost Boy
157 E Flagler Street
(305) 372-7303
The neighborhood bar/happy hour on Flagler Street
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Mama Tried Miami
207 NE 1st Street
(786) 803-8087
Quiet spot for happy hour/rowdy spot for late night
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Tipsy Flamingo 
40 NE 1st Avenue
(305) 713-7839
 No flocks given
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wine
​Epicurean Fine Wines
115 NE 2nd Avenue
(305) 374-8785
Fine wines, selected beers, fresh produce and bakery
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Niu Wine
134 NE 2nd Avenue
786-542-7070
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2021 – Project Area & Objectives:

Beginning in January 2021 – after months of shuttered venues, delivery-only restaurants, closed bars, and “virtual” performances – the Olympia’s creative team collaborated with stakeholders in Downtown Miami’s historic Flagler District on a project to re-engage audiences, arts patrons, and Downtown residents.  A high retail vacancy rate, due to pandemic closures and an imminent streetscape construction project, provided a “blank canvas” on the 100 Block of E. Flagler Street. 

​Every Thursday and Saturday, from 4:30p to 8:30p, Singer/ Songwriters, Jazz/Pop Ensembles, Jugglers, Electronica, Comedians, Opera and Performance Artists popped up in front of Storefront Art Installations at three locations on the “100 Block” of East Flagler Street.  Short sets created a perfect fit between drinks and bites in Downtown restaurants and bars.

The DDA’s “Alt-B” project began transforming vacant storefront windows into STREET ART GALLERIES for Miami-based visual artists to showcase their work.  Storefront alcoves and recesses became STREET STAGES, and Olympia’s team presented a series of events featuring Miami-based performing artists.



​Street Stages Phase-1 Objectives :

     •  Present  #SafeStreet outdoor performances that enhance and benefit the community.
     •  Provide paid gigs for Miami Performing Artists and an opportunity to engage with “in-person” audiences.
     •  Model/demonstrate safe and responsible performing arts events during the COVID-19 pandemic.
     •  Encourage outdoor activity for audiences in a safe and healthy environment.

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