Dancing in the Street!
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Activating Flagler Street in historic Downtown Miami
Downtown Miami's historic Flagler District is set to come alive with Street Stages: Dancing in the Street. This month-long event series, presented by Olympia Arts MIAMI, brings free live entertainment to Flagler Street, across from and adjacent to Julia & Henry’s new sidewalk café, encouraging audience, sidewalk diners and passers-by to literally dance in the street.
Series Details:
About the Series:
Street Stages: Dancing in the Street is a community-friendly series of events showcasing the talent of local artists and performers and activating completed sections of the new “festival streetscape” project currently under construction on Flagler Street. Events feature Singer/Songwriters, Jazz/Pop Ensembles, Jugglers, Electronica, and Performance Artists.
About Olympia Arts MIAMI:
Olympia Arts MIAMI is dedicated to enriching the cultural landscape of Miami through innovative arts programming and community engagement. By providing accessible and inclusive arts experiences, Olympia Arts MIAMI aims to inspire creativity, foster connection, and celebrate the unique spirit of our city.
- What: Street Stages: Dancing in the Street
- Where: 223 E Flagler Street, Downtown Miami
- When: Every Thursday and Saturday, 5:30pm-9:30pm,
Thursday, May 02 through Saturday, May 25th - Admission: Free and open to the public
About the Series:
Street Stages: Dancing in the Street is a community-friendly series of events showcasing the talent of local artists and performers and activating completed sections of the new “festival streetscape” project currently under construction on Flagler Street. Events feature Singer/Songwriters, Jazz/Pop Ensembles, Jugglers, Electronica, and Performance Artists.
About Olympia Arts MIAMI:
Olympia Arts MIAMI is dedicated to enriching the cultural landscape of Miami through innovative arts programming and community engagement. By providing accessible and inclusive arts experiences, Olympia Arts MIAMI aims to inspire creativity, foster connection, and celebrate the unique spirit of our city.
Street Stages
Spring Series 2024 • Thu. Apr 18 – Sat. May 25
"Dancing in the Street"
Thursdays & Saturdays • 4:30p-8:30p – 223 E Flagler Street
(across from Julia & Henry's)
Flagler District Restaurants & Bars
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On Flagler Street
Crema Gourmet 249 E Flagler Street (786) 391-2607 Not Your Average Cafe • All Day, Everyday • • • • D'Oro Pizza Bar 267 E. Flagler Street (786) 787-2378 Fast-Fired, Neapolitan & Traditional Pizzas • • • • El Primo Red Tacos 179 E FlaglerStreet (502) 230-4567 • • • • Julia & Henry's 200 E Flagler Street (786) 703-2126 • • • • Lost Boy 157 E Flagler Street (305) 372-7303 The neighborhood bar/happy hour on Flagler Street • • • • Over Under 151 E Flagler Street subtroppi honki tonk • • • • Shishkabob Mediterranean Cuisine 251 E Flagler Street (786) 249-9000 • • • • wine Epicurean Fine Wines 115 NE 2nd Avenue (305) 374-8785 Fine wines, selected beers, fresh produce and bakery • • • • Niu Wine 134 NE 2nd Avenue 786-542-7070 • • • • |
Off Flagler
Bengal Indian Cuisine 109 NE 1st Avenue (305) 403-1976 The best from India right in Dowtown Miami. • • • • Biscayne Bay Brewing Company 100 NE 1st Avenue, 3rd Floor (305) 381-5718 Downtown Miami's First Ever Tap Room • • • • Mama Tried Miami 207 NE 1st Street (786) 803-8087 Quiet spot for happy hour/rowdy spot for late night • • • • Motek – Israeli Mediterranean 36 NE 1st Street, #132 (786) 953-7689 • • • • Niu Kitchen 104 NE 2nd Avenue (786) 717-6711 • • • • Soya e Pomodoro 120 NE 1st Street (305) 381-9511 Two Italians’ Dream that came true. • • • • Tipsy Flamingo 40 NE 1st Avenue (305) 713-7839 No flocks given • • • • |
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Street Stages (the Concept):
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 now at 223 E Flagler Street, across from Julia & Henry's.
Short sets create a perfect fit between drinks and bites at nearby Downtown restaurants and bars.
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 now at 223 E Flagler Street, across from Julia & Henry's.
Short sets create a perfect fit between drinks and bites at nearby Downtown restaurants and bars.
Original Project Area & Objectives (2021):
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.
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.