Thursdays at PAMM

Join Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) on Thursdays for an evening of community, live music, art-making activities and more. During the museum's weekly Thursdays at PAMM series, guests can enjoy performances on the waterfront terrace and happy hour specials at Verde. Inside the museum, take a tour, explore new exhibitions, peruse permanent collection galleries or participate in creative activities with local artists. Live music and activations on the terrace are free and happy hour runs from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Tickets are required for entry into the museum. 

Here's the lineup of upcoming performances and activations:

September 19 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Floating Films with Ballyhoo Media: Selena

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month at Pérez Art Museum Miami on Thursday, September 19, with a floating film screening of Selena (1997), presented by Ballyhoo Media. Relax on the sandy beach area with lawn chairs and blankets while enjoying this biographical drama about the life of Selena Quintanilla. The evening begins with happy hour specials from 5-8 p.m., followed by the film screening from 7-9 p.m. Be sure to explore the museum’s Xican-a.o.x. Body exhibition before the galleries close at 9 p.m. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

October 10 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Floating Films with Ballyhoo Media: Cajita

On Thursday, October 10, Thursdays at PAMM presents a floating film screening of Cajita (2023), directed by PAMM collection artist Luis Gispert. Inspired by true events, this feature film tells the story of Cajita, an immigrant laborer who escapes his past by shipping himself to the U.S., where he ends up living off grid while doing odd jobs for a wealthy family. As an unforeseen event puts him in a dangerous position, Cajita's best friend devises a risky plan to help him. Enjoy the film from the sandy beach area while food and drinks are available for purchase. The film screening runs from 7-9 p.m.

December 19 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Floating Films with Ballyhoo Media: Elf

Celebrate the holiday season at Pérez Art Museum Miami on Thursday, December 19, with a floating film screening of the 2003 holiday classic Elf. The film follows Buddy (Will Ferrell), a human raised among Santa’s elves, as he travels to New York to find his biological father, leading to a series of humorous and heartwarming events. The film screening funs from 7-9 p.m.