Pawns & Poetry Picnic in the Park

Pawns & Poetry A BI-WEEKLY SUNSET GATHERING • ART • CHESS • SPOKEN WORD Part of the Road to Swim Week Series 🌴 An Evening of Art, Chess, and Sunset Magic in Miami 🌅 Pawns & Poetry is a recurring sunset gathering designed to bring together artists, models, creatives, media, and community leaders in an open, welcoming outdoor setting. Set against the backdrop of Miami’s golden hour, this event blends strategy, expression, and conversation into a relaxed yet intentional space. Every other Thursday, Lummus Park becomes a living room for the creative community — where chess boards replace business cards, poetry replaces small talk, and genuine connection takes center stage. This series also serves as an official Road to Swim Week activation, functioning as a model and media mixer to organically promote and build momentum toward Industry Swim while strengthening the creative ecosystem that supports it. 📅 EVENT DATES (All dates fall on alternating Thursdays) * January 8 * January 22 * February 5 * February 19 * March 5 🕔 Time: 4-7PM 📍 Location: Lummus Park, Miami Beach ✨ WHAT TO EXPECT * ♟ Outdoor Chess Matches Casual and competitive play encouraged. Bring a chess set if you have one. * 🎤 Live Poetry & Spoken Word Open expression, curated moments, and organic performances as the sun sets. * 🎨 Art & Creative Expression Artists, painters, performers, and creatives are welcome to share their work. * 🥨 Picnic Vibes & Light Snacks Bring a blanket, snacks, and something to share. * 🔥 Flow Arts & Sunset Performances Movement, rhythm, and visual expression woven naturally into the evening. * 🌴 Relaxed, Community-Centered Atmosphere No pressure. No hierarchy. Just presence and connection. 👥 MODEL & MEDIA MIXER As part of the Road to Swim Week series, Pawns & Poetry also functions as an informal mixer for: * Models * Designers * Photographers * Media & content creators * Artists and collaborators This is a space to meet the people behind Industry Swim, learn about upcoming opportunities, and build authentic relationships — without the formality of a casting or the noise of a nightclub. 🌊 ROAD TO SWIM WEEK Pawns & Poetry is one of several community-driven activations leading into Industry Swim, Miami Swim Week’s opening ceremony. These gatherings are designed to strengthen creative bonds, spotlight emerging talent, and cultivate the collaborative energy that defines the Industry Swim platform. 🎟️ ADMISSION FREE & Open to the Public Bring your blanket, your friends, your creativity — and if you have one, bring a chess set.