For more than six decades, the Coconut Grove Arts Festival (CGAF), presented by First Horizon Bank, has championed the vibrant intersection of community, culture, and creative expression. Now celebrating its 62nd year, the iconic three‑day outdoor festival returns February 14–16, inviting art lovers, families, and curious explorers to experience one of the nation’s premier cultural events where discovering, collecting, and celebrating go hand in hand.  Forty percent of the artists at this year’s festival are participating for the first time.

 Consistently ranked among America’s top art festivals, CGAF transforms the scenic Biscayne Bay waterfront, in the picturesque community of Coconut Grove, into a dynamic open‑air gallery and cultural playground. With 285 internationally recognized artists, the festival offers an inspiring blend of fine art, live performances, hands‑on activities, and immersive family‑friendly zones, making it a place where creativity truly comes alive.

 For more than 60 years, CGAF has served as a beacon of artistic excellence and community connection. Its mission remains steadfast: to foster creativity and bring world‑class art to Miami’s cultural landscape. But the festival is far more than an art show, it is a full cultural journey filled with interactive experiences for all ages.

 Festival Highlights

• The Stacks Presented by Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood- Live music returns to Peacock Park, paired with live mural painting and interactive DIY art activities for all ages.

• Arts & Drafts Beer Garden Presented by Cervecería La Tropical – Enjoy craft brews while watching Miami’s artisans create in real time.

• Inner Artist – Dive into hands‑on creativity with painting, crafting, and live performances at Regatta Park.

• Comic Kid – A kid‑powered zone where young creators can build, paint, and explore.

• Young Collectors Club – Kids ages 6 to 12 can start their own art collections by purchasing artwork for only $5.

• Collectors Club presented by First Horizon Bank – Elevate your festival experience with a special ticket that providesexclusive lounge access, open bar, light bites, and air‑conditioned restrooms ($169.99++ per day)

Dates & Hours

• ​Saturday, February 14, 2026: 10 AM – 6 PM

• ​Sunday, February 15, 2026: 10 AM – 6 PM

• ​Monday, February 16, 2026: 10 AM – 5 PM

Tickets and more information:

https://cgaf.com

In luminous shades of pink, white, and shimmering garden hues, Luminous Global cast its spell over Coconut Grove last Friday with the 4th Annual Light Up the Night Gala at the storied Mayfair House Hotel & Garden. Themed The Enchanted Garden, the soirée unfolded as both a celebration and a call to action—empowering women to take charge of their health while raising critical funds for the early detection of breast cancer.

The evening drew an elegant guest list including supermodel and Real Housewives of New York original cast member Kelly Killoren Bensimon; Florida State Representative Fabián Basabe; Claudine De Niro; and Marta and Ron Bloom—all in support of the Luminous Advocacy Group and its visionary Global Founder & CEO, Marylin Dans.

Guests sipped artfully crafted LALO Tequila cocktails—the Hibiscus Paloma and Rose Margarita—beneath twinkling lights at the al fresco reception before moving indoors for a candlelit dinner and poignant survivor testimonials. The program also honored this year’s benefactors, including Jose and Heidi Dans, Norma Jean Abraham, Ana VeigaMilton, Sari Sosa, Dr. Ramona Probasco, and Julio Figueroa Cisneros, as well as distinguished awardees: Xiomara Beatriz Brandfon, Rosario Rico Toro Korn, Enrique Martinez, Jessica Cristobal, Vivian Quiroga, Frank Navarro, and Manny Lara.

Also in the spotlight was Luminous—the groundbreaking breast familiarity tool designed to give women a visual reference for their breast health. By illuminating soft tissue and blood flow, the device encourages users to establish a baseline, making it easier to detect changes over time. Already available across the EU and UK, and soon expanding into the Middle East and U.S., Luminous is reshaping the conversation around early detection and awareness-first living.

One of the evening’s highlights came courtesy of “Pop Provocateur,” Robbie Elias (@RobbieEliasofficial) who took the stage, dazzling guests with a kaleidoscope of crowd-pleasers—from “Mr. Brightside” to “Man! I Feel Like a Woman” to cult-favorite “Pink Pony Club.” In true showman fashion, Robbie turned the ballroom into a pulsating dance floor, leading a frenzied celebration/dance marathon that lasted late into the night. As the newest member of Miami Sound Machine, Robbie Elias divides his time between sharing the stage with Gloria Estefan and igniting the crowd with his electrifying performances at his residence at Faena. He even “out-Beyonces Beyoncé!”

Blending glamour with gravitas, the Light Up the Night gala shone as both a celebration and a call to action—empowering women, honoring survivors, and inspiring a future of greater health equity. To learn more or to support the Luminous Advocacy Project, visit www.luminousglobal.org.

(Photo Credit: Ruben Correa/WRE)