The James L. Knight Center is another of Miami's multipurpose entertainment and convention venues. Along with events like graduations and business meetings, the convention center hosts theatrical productions and concerts. Luciano Pavarotti was the first to perform at the venue, followed by a variety of artists that include Metallica, Alicia Keys, Shakira, and David Bowie, among many others.
Explore the architecture of the city with an Art Deco Walking Tour through the Miami Beach Architectural Historic District. On the tour, you'll see a variety of buildings like hotels, restaurants and other commercial structures featuring Art Deco, Mediterranean Revival and Miami Modern architectural styling. Some of the stops along the way even allow you to see the inside of the buildings.
Get lost in literature at the Miami Book Fair International. Book worms and writers will love this event as it features six nights of lectures, discussions and readings by nearly 350 authors. The event also brings over 250 publishers to the area, bringing books and other literary novelties. Book collectors will want to attend the fair as antiquarians are in attendance, showcasing valuables like signed first editions and original manuscripts.