Bad Bunny, David Grutman, and Ben Gorham
Photo by World Red Eye
Miami’s arts season is ramping up, and with it come parties, openings, and lots of celebrity appearances. Recently, Bad Bunny wrapped up Billboard Latin Music Week with a party at his Brickell restaurant, Gekko, while Leli Hernandez attended UnitedMasters and On the Radar’s party. Lucy Liu also made the most of her visit to Miami Film Festival Gems by speaking at Miami Dade College’s Women Who Lead 2025 event.
Here are some of the many sightings you might’ve missed around the city recently.
Bad Bunny, David Grutman, and DraftKings hosted a Billboard Afterparty at Gekko with appearances by Daddy Yankee, Joe Jonas, DJ Khaled, Isabella Ladera, Rüfüs Du Sol’s Jon George, Fuerza Regida’s Moisés López, and many others.
Shaggy
Shenseea turned up at LIV on Sunday as Shaggy looked on in the audience, making it a standout night of Caribbean music at the iconic Miami nightclub.
Sandra Diaz Velasco and Jesus Pacheco
Leaders in design, architecture, and sustainability gathered at B&B Italia in the Miami Design District for “The Future of Conscious Living,” presented by the Spiritual Design & Conscious Living Collective.
Carlos Betancourt, Emiliano Miliyo, Ximena Caminos, and Alberto Latorre
Local and international artists, including Leandro Erlich, Petroc Sesti, Carlos Betancourt, Beatriz Chachamovits, Randi Renate, Naomi Fisher, Lee Pivnik, Paloma Teppa, and Antonia Wright, joined Reefline founder Ximena Caminos, executive director Brandi Reddick, and director of science Colin Foord at a reception celebrating the inauguration of the underwater art project.
Carolina d’ Lacoste, Eduardo and Athena Marturet, and Gianfranco Berardinelli
Miami Fashion Week concluded its 2025 edition with a night of runway shows at Gale Miami Hotel & Residences, spotlighting Latin American design and Miami’s growing influence on global fashion. Venezuelan designer Yenny Bastida showcased her colorful, textured ready-to-wear pieces inspired by her culture, while Colombian designer Jhoan Sebastian Grey presented his refined, sustainable designs blending minimalism with intricate craftsmanship.
Madeline Pumariega, Lucy Liu, and Maryam Laguna Borrego
Hollywood icon Lucy Liu took center stage at Miami Dade College’s Women Who Lead 2025 event, held on October 25 at the newly renovated Miami Freedom Tower.
Danny Santiago, Juan Castillo, Lisu Vega, Valeria Krasavina, Angeles Almuna, and Sigal Cohen
The 10th Annual Fashion Strikes Cancer returned to Paradise Plaza in the Miami Design District for an inspiring evening celebrating fashion and philanthropy. Founded by Angeles Almuna and honoring Christine Handy, the “Runway of Hope” brought together local designers Juan Castillo, Sigal Cohen, Valeria Krasavina, Danny Santiago, and Lisu Vega for a stunning runway showcase.
Leli Hernandez and Momo
UnitedMasters partnered with On the Radar to present The Last Stop at Las’ Lap Miami during Billboard Latin Music Week. Powered by Monster Energy, the event celebrated the music distributors’ Latin artists and On The Radar’s viral influence on pop culture. Guests enjoyed dynamic performances and freestyles that highlighted the creativity and momentum shaping the next wave of Latin music.