Arts & Culture

Augmented reality and virtual reality have come a long way since they were conceptualized, but they’re still not a part of everyday life. Most people don’t have an Oculus headset or a $300 PlayStation VR setup at home. And beyond Pokémon Go, augmented reality has yet to take off the way it was expected. But the potential for these technologies to change the way people interact with the world is still undeniably vast.

There is actually some cool stuff going on in the summer in Miami. Yes, really.

From minimalist basics to high-end concepts, here are the shops we’re craving.

Thursday, August 8 If you hear a bunch of screaming coming from Savor Cinema, don’t worry — it’s pretty normal this time of year. Popcorn Frights Film Festival will kick off this Thursday and end more than a week later. This year’s fest boasts more than 20 shriek-worthy flicks, including…

Four years after starting her online shop, Martha of Miami is gearing up to open La Tiendecita, her first brick-and-mortar store, in Westchester.

“Friends” trivia night, the Kitchen Club, and more of the best free events happening in Miami this week, August 5 through 11.

The Miami Girls Rock Camp Finale Showcase, a film by Solange Knowles, Delou Inc.’s Dance Africa Miami Festival, and more of the best things to do in Miami this weekend, August 2 through August 4.

From NFL preseason games to Big3 basketball, and visits from the LA Dodgers and Leo Messi, August is loaded with tons of exciting pro sporting events and plenty of tailgating opportunities.

Three of Miami’s finest acts are joining forces to rock your face off at Churchill’s Pub. Thursday evening, Las Nubes, Palomino Blond, and Womanhouse will share the stage at the legendary dive. To get pumped for this one, give Las Nubes’ June release, SMVT, a spin or ten. Then…

“All That is Solid” looks at how the social landscape — including the economic and urban development of the city — informs the artistic community.

Screenings of Jaws and Solange Knowles’ When I Get Home, the debut of Jessy Nite’s Sun Stories, and more of the best free events happening in Miami this week, July 29 through August 4.

It will be a rockin’ weekend with Shawn Mendes, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Dave Matthews. Read a book and drink some lagers too.