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Black Queer Collective Transforms Miami's Bass Museum Into Immersive Experience
The July installment of Third Thursdays activates an immersive installation through a Black queer Afro-Caribbean collective that blends nightlife, storytelling and performance.
How we reported this
The Bass will host the July installment of its Third Thursdays series on Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, with the Masisi summer residency activating the museum's immersive floor-to-ceiling installation assume vivid astro focus: XI.
Event Focus and Format
Masisi, founded by DJ, organizer and artist Akia Dorsainvil, operates as a Black queer Afro-Caribbean collective where nightlife, storytelling and performance intersect. The evening features DJ sets, live activations and communal gathering at the museum, with admission complimentary upon RSVP and seating available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Connection to Broader Cultural Programming
The program coincides with the City of Miami Beach Culture Crawl and free trolley service, placing the residency within established local cultural circuits that draw residents and visitors into shared creative experiences across Miami Beach venues.
Role in Shaping Local Identity
By centering the collective's approach to performance and gathering inside the museum's immersive installation, the residency contributes to Miami's cultural identity through direct activation of spaces that support intersectional storytelling and nightlife traditions already present in the city.
Attendees can secure a spot through the official RSVP process listed on the Greater Miami & Miami Beach event page to participate in the July 16 program from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.