Mercadito Midtown will explore the Gulf of Mexico's cuisine for its monthly Regional Dinner selection (5 - 11 PM). Expect grilled red snapper, shrimp, and skirt steak served alongside sweet plantain flan, black bean hash, and chayote. 3252 N.E. 1st Ave., 786-369-0430; mercaditorestaurants.com/midtown/index.php

Celebrate the grand opening of Brilliance New York's new Lincoln Road boutique and indulge in mini-makeovers, a Q&A with celebrity hair stlists, cocktails, raffles, and light bites. 7 - 10 PM. 631 Lincoln Road, 305-864-3434 x202; BrillianceNY@taraink.com

In conjunction with its "The Record: Contemporary Art and Vinyl" exhibition, the Miami Art Museum will host a discussion with featured conceptual artist Dario Robleto on how music, recording technology, DJ culture, and fandom influences his work. An after party will follow, with sounds by DJ Oly and cocktails provided by Smirnoff and Red Bull. 6-9 PM. 101 W. Flagler St., 305-375-3000; miamiartmuseum.org

Joan Rivers, the famous comedienne and Fashion Police host, takes to the Hard Rock Live for a night of rip-roaring standup (8 PM). No topic is too taboo for this brash, 78-year old Brooklyn native. 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, 954-797-5555; hardrocklivehollywoodfl.com; to purchase tickets, click here

Enjoy truly awesome blossoms at the 16th annual Redland International Orchid Festival (9 AM - 5 PM). Through May 20. Fruit and Spice Park , 24801 SW 187th Ave.; redlandorchidfestival.org

The 10th annual FedEx/St. Jude Angels & Stars Gala will celebrate the 50th anniversary of St. Jude Children's Hospital at the JW Marriott Marquis (7 PM). Colombian superstar Juanes and his wife Karen Martinez will host the evening, honoring Latin legend Juan Luis Guerra and television personality Daisy Fuentes. The festivities will include a decadent dinner, complimentary Grey Goose cocktails, silent auction, and an after party. 255 Biscayne Blvd Way; stjude.org/miamigala; to purchase tickets, click here

The Volvo Ocean Race will come to a close as the competing sailboats depart from their Miami pitstop and commence Leg 7 to Lisbon, Portugal. The Miami Race Village's closing ceremony at Bicentennial Park will feature a Puma closing party, live music, and more. 305-476-2076; volvooceanracemiami.org

Acclaimed cellist Ian Maksin has performed with the likes of Sting and Andrea Bocelli, and will bring his fusion sounds to the Bass Museum for an intimate afternoon concert. Maksin will be joined on stage by local vocalist Susana Behar and guitarist Federico Bonacossa. 2100 Collins Ave., 305-673-7530; bassmuseum.org

Summer Shorts returns to Miami, taking residence inside the City Theatre at the Ziff Ballet Opera House. The string of short plays will run through June 17, featuring a slew of locally-grown talent and promising multiple nights of unparalleled elation. 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 786-468-2000; arshtcenter.org/tickets/calendar/view.aspx?id=11223

Bravo talk show host Kathy Griffin brings her celebrity-laden standup act to the Hard Rock Live. The Emmy-winner and Times bestselling author will take the stage at 8 PM. 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, 954-797-5555; to purchase tickets, click here

Over 30 restaurants will serve up discounted delectable dishes during Coral Gables Restaurant Week, taking place through June 17. From sushi to spaghetti and burgers to bratwurst, there's something for everyone. coralgablesrestaurantweek.com

Ranjana Khan knows how to make style statements. Savvy shoppers will have a chance to get their hands on her intricate jewelry pieces - and meet Khan herself - when she hosts a trunk show at Bal Harbour's Neiman Marcus (11 AM - 5 PM). 9700 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour, 305-865-6161; ranjanakhan.com