What to do this weekend in Miami

Halfway through August already? Here's what's happening this weekend.

🇯🇵 The Spirit of Japan festival , a three-day cultural event, celebrates peace and invites attendees to enjoy Japanese cuisines, performances, vendors, guest speakers and live music.

• Miami Beach Convention Center. Begins Friday at 2pm. Ends Sunday 9pm.
• Tickets start at $25. Free for children under 12.

🎨 Art + Mind Day at the Arsht Center for a celebration of art and wellness.

• The event features poetry, music, theater, workshops and more with local artists to highlight the importance of the arts on well-being.
• Saturday, 10am. Free with RSVP .

🎞️ The second-annual Chroma Art Film Festival is a festival showcasing art installations and films from around the world.

• Saturday and Sunday, 11am-11pm. Tickets start at $20. Free for children under 12.

🧑‍🎨 Atomik Workshop at the Miami Children's Museum.

• The Miami street artist will guide a hands-on workshop for children to engage with their creative side.
• Sunday, 12pm-2pm. Tickets start at $16 for Florida residents.