Every Monday, we post The Five Best Things to enjoy in the upcoming week. These things are selected by the Plum TV staff and often times by you.

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They range from humble to haute and include exciting events, festivals and performances as well as dining, shopping and playing at various treasured spots, shops and institutions.

This week we're looking forward to...

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EXPERIENCE

1) Showcasing over forty resident artists in the heart of Miami Beach, the Lincoln Road Gallery Walk will be taking place on Saturday, October 3 from 7-10 p.m. On the second Saturday of every month, enjoy good company and conversation as you peruse through stunning art at the three Arts Center Studios and other galleries. Each month a different artist designs an art piece for the invitation and if you bring it, whether printed out or on your cell, you can enjoy free wine and the hors d'oeuvres. This experience is free and open to the public whether you're interested in buying or merely just enjoying it.

- The Lead Miami Beach: Lincoln Road Art Walk (Watch Video)

- Wynwood Gallery Art Walk (Watch Video)

2) On Saturday, October 3, Grammy Award nominated glam-rockers The Killers will be at the American Airlines Arena. Hailing from the glitzy lights of Las Vegas, this synth-tinged rock group formed in 2002 and started off playing shows at small clubs and drag shows. Four albums later and going platinum, they are now enjoying some well-deserved mainstream success. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com.

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SEE

3) WDNA-FM 88.9 Public Radio is presenting its 12th Annual Miami Jazz Film Festival, going from Thursday, October 1 through Sunday, October 4. The festival features over twelve documentary films with a focus on jazz and world music. The event is at the Tower Theater in Little Havana and starts at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.wdna.org.

- Miami Film Festival (Watch Video)

- Miami Jazz Legend (Watch Video)

4) Festival Miami 2009, the annual festival that opens the South Florida arts season, kicks off on Friday, October 2 this year. Already in its 26th season, the festival will be presenting 20 concerts over a four-week period at the University of Miami's Frost School of Music. Enjoy musical programming that will fall under one of four themes: Great Performances, Jazz and Beyond, Creative American Music, or Music of the Americas. Starting September 1st, tickets will be on sale. For more information, visit music.miami.edu/festivalmiami.