Category: Arts & Culture Parties

History Fort Lauderdale’s “Three by the River” Artists Opening Reception 6/4/26

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History Fort Lauderdale’s “Three by the River” Artists Opening Reception
Thursday, 06/04/2026-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW Second Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: Free

History Fort Lauderdale will host an opening reception and meet-and-greet for its “Three by the River” Artists-in-Residence annual exhibition on Thursday, June 4, from 6 – 8 p.m., at the New River Inn Museum of History building on History Fort Lauderdale’s campus. Featured artists include Constance Ivana, Stephanie McMillan, and Florencia Clement de Grandprey. Complimentary light bites and beverages will be provided. The exhibition runs through June 30.

Constance Ivana is a Fort Lauderdale–based mural artist and visual creative passionate about creating bold, vibrant artwork that sparks reflection, conversation, and joy. Her art is inspired by social justice, Black stories, women’s voices, and nature.

Stephanie McMillan is a third-generation Fort Lauderdale resident and artist. Her distinctive style combines affectionate humor with the bright colors of the sunny tropics. A graduate of the
Tisch School of the Arts at NYU, with a focus in animation, she began drawing illustrations and editorial cartoons, for which she won several Florida Press Club awards. This led to 25 years as a widely published freelance cartoonist and illustrator producing award-winning editorial cartoons, syndicated comic strips, comic journalism, and graphic novels. In recent years she has returned to painting, drawing, and mixed media assemblage. She is the author/illustrator of several books including As the World Burns and The Beginning of the American Fall: A Comics Journalist Inside the Occupy Wall Street Movement (Seven Stories Press). Her original sketches, illustrations, comics, and papers are archived at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum at Ohio State University.

Born and raised in southern Spain, Florencia Clement de Grandprey is a self-taught mixed media figurative artist whose mission is to empower and inspire through meaningful and uplifting artwork. Her artistic journey began in 2014 when she left her full-time job in interior design to follow her true passion: painting. Clement de Grandprey has developed a style without rules, granting her the freedom to express herself fully. She blends her love for the classic masters with contemporary design, resulting in unique mixed media paintings. Her award-winning work celebrates strong, confident, soul-aligned men and women. She aims to highlight our unique, perfectly imperfect nature, bringing out our strengths and beauty as a reminder of who we truly are. She ensures that a variety of ethnicities are represented, making everyone feel seen and honored in her art.

History Fort Lauderdale’s Artists-in-Residence Annual Show is sponsored by the following funds at the Community Foundation of Broward: Jan and Ed Crocker Unrestricted Fund, Leo M. and Alice J. Rutten Fund and The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Broward Community Fund. Additional funding is provided, in part, by Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward County Cultural Council and Visit Lauderdale.

History Fort Lauderdale is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. with docent guided tours, daily, at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Group walking tours are available upon special request. Admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is free for members, military and children ages six and under. Tickets are available online at HistoryFortLauderdaleTickets.

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory, on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FTLHistory. Subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/user/FTLhistory.

PAMMSonic with foreigner: Ligue of Nations 6/11/26

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PAMMSonic with foreigner: Ligue of Nations
Thursday, 06/11/2026-, 07:00 pm-09:00 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida, 33132-1758
Website
Cost: Free

Get ready for an electrifying edition of our PAMMSonic DJ series as we welcome Foreigner—the visionary DJ, creative director, and cultural strategist behind Los Angeles’s most legendary Afro-Caribbean vibes.

This is America: Artist and Curator Meet and Greet 5/28/26

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This is America: Artist and Curator Meet and Greet
Thursday, 05/28/2026-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida, 33132-1758
Website
Cost: Free

Celebrate the opening of This is America: Selections from PAMM’s Collection with an intimate artist and curator meet and greet. Join exhibition artists Gonzalo Hernandez, Sandra Ramos, and Eddie Arroyo with Maritza Lacayo, Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) associate curator, to commemorate the United States of America’s Semiquincentennial.

Florida Emancipation Day Celebration 5/23/26

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Florida Emancipation Day Celebration
Saturday, 05/23/2026-, 04:30 pm-09:00 pm
Ali Cultural Arts Center
353 Dr Martin Luther King Blvd,
Pompano Beach, Florida, 33060
Website
Cost: 0

Hued Songs opens its 2026 Juneteenth Experience with the Florida Emancipation Day Celebration, a free, family-friendly event honoring May 20, 1865, the date Florida’s enslaved people received word of their freedom. Held at the Ali Cultural Arts Center in Pompano Beach, the celebration will feature workshops led by Alana DaCosta, a community block party, live DJ, free catered bites by Sidecar Catering, creative placemaking stations, a pop-up market of local vendors and a featured outdoor performance with Wilkie Ferguson III, Miriam King, Arsimmer McCoy and Inez Barlatier.

Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s “Take PRIDE!” 2026 Reception to Benefit History Fort Lauderdale 5/28/26

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Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s “Take PRIDE!” 2026 Reception to Benefit History Fort Lauderdale
Thursday, 05/28/2026-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
Galleria Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: $50 per person

Launch PRIDE Month in style at Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s “Take PRIDE!” 2026, a History Fort Lauderdale benefit cocktail reception and exhibition honoring LGBTQ+ community advocates. The special event, hosted by previous “Take PRIDE!” honoree FayWhat?!, will kick off Wilton Manors Stonewall PRIDE Parade & Street Festival activities and pay tribute to some of South Florida’s most impactful LGBTQ+ leaders with surprise performances. The stage presentation will include the first public performance for the newly crowned Mizz OutSFL. Attendees will also receive a sneak preview of the exhibition “Coming Out of the Shadows” that will run from May 29 – June 30 at Galleria Fort Lauderdale (2414 East Sunrise Blvd).

This year’s “Take PRIDE!” honorees who have made significant contributions to the South Florida community are:

Chris Caputo, commissioner and vice mayor of the City of Wilton Manors; Dennis Dean, executive director of ArtsUnited; Robert Griffin and Durrell Watkins, the bishops of Sunshine Cathedral; Ronnie Larsen of Ronnie Larsen Presents, actor, director, playwright, and producer; Rafaelé Narváez, co-founder and director of health programs for Latinos Salud; Jason Parsley, owner and publisher of Out South Florida; William C. Schultz, police chief, City of Fort Lauderdale; Nicole Stodard, artistic director of Thinking Cap Theatre; and Tatiana Williams, founder and executive director of TransInclusive Group, Inc.

The “Take PRIDE!” 2026 exhibit “Coming Out of the Shadows” will feature photos and ephemera that tell the stories of the tumultuous political climate of 1960s pre-Stonewall Fort Lauderdale. The exhibit, a collaboration with Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library and Florida International University, is curated by Fred Fejes, professor emeritus of multimedia studies at Florida Atlantic University and Julio Capo, Jr., an author and associate professor of history at Florida International University.

The exhibition will be free and open to the public during mall hours.

“Take PRIDE!” is presented by Galleria Fort Lauderdale with support from The Our Fund Foundation, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, HotSpots Media Group/Happening Out Television Network, OUT SFL, Hunters Nightclubs, Gulf Stream Distillery, Ethos Greek Bistro, and GPR | Goodman Public Relations.

Tickets for the May 28 “Take PRIDE!” reception are $50 and are available at www.historyfortlauderdale.org. Guests will enjoy light bites and bar service courtesy of Hunters Nightclubs.

For more information about Galleria Fort Lauderdale or for a complete list of retailers, call (954) 564-1015 or visit www.galleriamall-fl.com.

PAMM Free Second Saturdays: Juneteenth Celebration 6/13/26

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PAMM Free Second Saturdays: Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday, 06/13/2026-, 11:00 am-03:00 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida, 33132-1758
Website
Cost: Free

Celebrate Juneteenth at the museum with a high-energy day of rhythm, resilience, and hands-on creativity! Dive into the vibrant, layered world of artist Derek Fordjour, centering on his powerful piece, Worst to Be First, from our latest exhibition, Get in the Game: Sports, Art, Culture. It’s more than just a painting—it’s a story about the hustle, the heart, and what it means to claim your space.

Admission is free all day. Art activities from 11am-3pm.

Canush and maman Collaborate For ‘Art Of Hosting’ 5/6/25

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Canush and maman Collaborate For ‘Art Of Hosting’
Wednesday, 05/06/2026-, 06:30 pm-08:30 pm
Canush
7400 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida, 33138
Eventbrite
Cost: 175

Canush, Miami’s design-forward destination for luxury furniture and home décor, continues to celebrate community, creativity and collaboration with a special after-hours event. On May 6, Canush partners with beloved café and bakery maman, to present Art of Hosting, an intimate, Mother’s Day-inspired evening led by Canush founder Danushka Boulos and maman founder Elisa Marshall.

During this hands-on workshop, guests will learn how to create a thoughtful, layered spring tablescape using Canush’s curated tabletop collection. The session will explore how to mix textures, patterns, and soft seasonal tones to design a setting that feels warm, personal and effortlessly elevated. Guests will also take part in an interactive floral arranging workshop, where they’ll learn tips and techniques for creating natural, abundant arrangements using fresh spring blooms and greenery, offering inspiration and practical takeaways to recreate beautiful centerpieces at home.

Each ticket includes a guided tablescaping workshop, a vase and fresh florals to take home, refreshments and bubbly, bites by maman, and exclusive time to shop Canush’s thoughtfully curated showroom, featuring elevated home décor, furnishings, and lifestyle pieces.

Whether you’re hosting a Mother’s Day brunch, celebrating someone special, or simply want to elevate your everyday table, you’ll leave inspired and ready to gather beautifully.

Coconut Grove Hosts Mom’s Day Off With Free Childcare 5/9/26

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Coconut Grove Hosts Mom’s Day Off With Free Childcare
Saturday, 05/09/2026-, 09:00 am-04:00 pm
Throughout Coconut Grove
Throughout Coconut Grove,
Miami, Florida, 33133
Website
Cost: 0

The Coconut Grove Business Improvement District brings back Mom’s Day Off on Saturday, May 9, 2026, offering Miami moms a chance to enjoy a day in Coconut Grove ahead of Mother’s Day. The event features a curated lineup of wellness, fitness, dining and social experiences throughout the neighborhood, including a free first class at Sweat 440, mahjong with mimosas and light bites at Il Giardino at Mr. C Miami, a make-your-own ceviche class at Jaguar Restaurant and roller skating with Bayskate Miami at The Hangar at Regatta Harbour. Registered attendees can also receive up to three hours of complimentary on-site childcare through Grove Academy. Children must be potty trained or at least 4 years old. Childcare spots are limited and advance registration is required. Moms are encouraged to enjoy the featured activations, then spend the day exploring Coconut Grove’s restaurants, shops and waterfront at their own pace. Activities Include: Sweat 440 8 a.m.–noon Includes a free first class, on-site DJ and complimentary lymphatic drainage massage. Mahjong Class with Abby of Mahj in Miami 10 a.m.–noon Located at Il Giardino at Mr. C Miami. Designed for moms who already know how to play. Includes mimosas and light bites. Bayskate Miami Roller Skating Noon–4 p.m. Located at The Hangar at Regatta Harbour. Guests are invited to bring their roller skates and enjoy the vibe. Make Your Own Ceviche Class at Jaguar Restaurant 1–3 p.m. Includes a one-hour ceviche class, DJ, karaoke, cocktails and a fun, social atmosphere. Complimentary Childcare at Grove Academy 9 a.m.–noon and 1–4 p.m. Registered attendees can receive up to three hours of complimentary childcare. Children must be potty trained or at least 4 years old. Spots are limited and advance registration is required.

ArtServe’s The Art of Language: Celebrating the Aesthetic and Intellectual Beauty of Words Exhibit 6/26/26

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ArtServe’s The Art of Language: Celebrating the Aesthetic and Intellectual Beauty of Words Exhibit
Friday, 06/26/2026-08/28/2026, 09:00 am-05:00 pm
ArtServe 
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard ,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Free

This summer exhibition explores the rich intersection between visual art and language, highlighting the expressive beauty of the written word, storytelling, poetry, and other literary forms. A free opening reception will be held June 26 at 6 p.m.

ArtServe’s The Art of Language: Celebrating the Aesthetic and Intellectual Beauty of Words Opening Reception 6/26/26

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ArtServe’s The Art of Language: Celebrating the Aesthetic and Intellectual Beauty of Words Opening Reception
Friday, 06/26/2026-, 06:00 pm-00:00 am
ArtServe
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Free

This summer exhibition explores the rich intersection between visual art and language, highlighting the expressive beauty of the written word, storytelling, poetry, and other literary forms. A free opening reception will be held June 26 at 6 p.m.

PAMM Free Second Saturdays: Colors and Culture of Haiti 5/9/26

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PAMM Free Second Saturdays: Colors and Culture of Haiti
Saturday, 05/09/2026-, 11:00 am-03:00 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida, 33132-1758
Website
Cost: Free

Celebrate Haitian Heritage Month with a day of art and culture designed for families and visitors of all ages. This month, we dive into the vibrant multidisciplinary practice of South Florida’s own Kathia St. Hilaire. Drawing inspiration from St. Hilaire’s intricate use of layers and themes of self-exploration, guests are invited to join an interactive art-making session that offers an inside look at the contemporary artist’s studio process.

Lakay PAMM: Living Beyond Borders 5/8/26

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Lakay PAMM: Living Beyond Borders
Sunday, 05/08/2026-, 05:00 pm-11:00 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida, 33132-1758
Website
Cost: Free

Join Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) and Route 1804 Foundation for an unforgettable evening of Haitian culture, music, and storytelling. This immersive cultural experience transforms PAMM’s waterfront terrace into a curated journey of movement, memory, and resilience. From interactive installations to powerful storytelling, the evening offers a deep dive into the richness of the global Haitian diaspora against the backdrop of Biscayne Bay.

Wonderland After Dark: The Madhatter’s Twisted Tea Party 5/30/26

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Wonderland After Dark: The Madhatter’s Twisted Tea Party
Sunday, 05/30/2026-, 09:00 pm-02:00 am
Tribe Tea Lounge
1448 N State Rd 7,
Margate, Florida, 33063
Website
Cost: $12 and up

For one night, Wonderland is real… step inside and become part of the story. ♠️♥️

Welcome to Wonderland After Dark, a cosplay fantasy experience where the world around you transforms into a living narrative and you’re invited to step inside it. This isn’t just a party, it’s a night of roleplay, performance, and immersive encounters, where guests become part of the atmosphere, the characters, and the unfolding story.

As you move through the space, scenes reveal themselves, interactions build, and the story takes shape in real time. Come dressed to embody the world, whether you arrive as a familiar character, a twisted reimagining, or your own creation within Wonderland.

✨ You’re invited to raise a teacup at a Mad Hatter tea ceremony, a curious gathering within Wonderland
✨ Drag and burlesque performances bring Wonderland to life, campy, seductive, and avant-garde
✨ Enter the Queen’s court for a cosplay runway hosted by the Queen of Hearts, where you may earn her favor… or risk hearing “off with their head” 👑
✨ DJs spin all night, carrying the energy deeper down the rabbit hole

Explore mystical vendors, discover artisan drinks and enchanted treats, and experience iconic elements of Wonderland brought to life around you.

Some follow the story from beginning to end.
Others step into it and change it.

🎟️ Early Bird tickets are available now… secure yours before prices rise.

♠️ Cosplay highly encouraged
♥️ Dress code: Cosplay or Cocktail Attire
⏱️ 18+

May 30 | 9 PM to 2 AM
Tribe Tea Lounge

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Palettes X Poetry: Ultimate Paint, Sip, & Poetry Dinner Party 4/25/26

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Palettes X Poetry: Ultimate Paint, Sip, & Poetry Dinner Party
Saturday, 04/25/2026-, 07:00 pm-11:00 pm
TOMORROWLAND
1368 NORTH MIAMI AVENUE,
MIAMI, Florida, 33136
Eventbrite
Cost: $10

This is Not your average “Paint & Sip” !

First, Choose Your Vibe:
• Henna design by @MoriTaiye
• Custom body paint by @StevieTheArtist
• Or limited Signature Paint & Sip kit to paint with your peeps!

Then, Enjoy The Party!
R&B – Hip Hop | Soca – Dancehall | Afro – House with @DJMekka_Rose
• Featuring N.M.B Savior @FloKid88
• North Miami’s Youngest in Charge @DJLuckyC
• Florida’s Most Electric Poets
• Vendors, Sips, and Vibes,
• all Hosted by @MimiRoundTheWay

Food and craft cocktails will be available all night – Sip included with VIP entry!

This is an intimate experience and tickets are limited. Reserve your tickets now!

For Vendor, Media, & Entertainment Inquiries:
📲 407-283-7433
📧 eventsroundtheway@gmail.com

OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Presents Maspalomas, its Centerpiece Film & Afterparty 4/30/26

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OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Presents Maspalomas, its Centerpiece Film & Afterparty
Thursday, 04/30/2026-, 07:30 pm-10:00 pm
Koubek Center
2705 SW 3rd St,
Miami, Florida, 33135
Website
Cost: $40 + service fee

The OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Spring Edition presents its Centerpiece Film Maspalomas (Spain, 2025), a comedy-drama, at 7:30 p.m. on April 30, at the historic Koubek Center (2705 SW 3rd St) in Miami. An afterparty will follow the screening.

Seventy-six-year-old Vicente is finally living his truth. In the sun-drenched LGBTQ+ haven of Maspalomas, he spends his days cruising the dunes and his nights in the neon glow of the Yumbo Centre. But when a stroke leaves him partially paralyzed, he is forced back to his rainy hometown of San Sebastián. Placed in a conservative nursing home by his estranged daughter, Vicente retreats into the closet. However, an unlikely friendship with his ebullient, right-wing roommate and a secret digital life spark a quiet revolution. This poignant look at aging proves that the light of self-discovery never truly fades.

In Basque and Spanish with English subtitles, the film runs 106 minutes.

This year’s OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Spring Edition runs through May 3 with select films available for OUTshine At-Home viewing from May 4 – 10.

The OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Spring Edition is presented by CAN Community Health and The Warten Foundation. Premiere sponsors are Gilead and Comcast; Presenting Media are HotSpots! Media and It’s Happening Out; Grand sponsors are Google, Wilton River Suites, Silverspot Cinemas, Paradigm Cinemas: Gateway Fort Lauderdale, Major Prevention 305, Fast Printz, Tito’s and Commissioner Damian Pardo; Supporting sponsors are Latino Salud J. Mark’s, Miami Beach Botanical Gardens and Media partners include Culture Owl, The Bulletin, I Love Gay Movies, Miami Herald, El Nuevo Herald, MOCHEE, TampaBayGay.com, OUTFRONT MEDIA, OUT SFL, OutClique, queerguru.com, Wire magazine, Skirt South Florida and GPR| Goodman Public Relations.

Tickets are $40 (plus service fee). OUTshine passholders and Producer Circle members receive priority advance ticket purchase opportunities. For a full listing of films, parties, special events and more and to purchase tickets, visit outshinefilm.com.

OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Spring Edition 2026 4/23/26 – 5/3/26

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OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Spring Edition 2026
Thursday, 04/23/2026-05/03/2026, 12:00 am-11:59 pm
OUTshine Film Festival
PO Box 530280,
Miami, Florida, 33153
Website
Cost: Prices for individual films start at $17 each with group discounts, memberships and additional offers available

The OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival spring edition returns April 23 – May 3, 2026! This year’s festival is proud to feature more than 20 international, North American and East Coast premieres from 20 countries across Miami-Dade and Broward counties! Adding to the excitement of the festival will be a special recognition ceremony for Academy Award-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black, whose Rock Out (USA, 2025) film will be screening on Monday, April 27, at Paradigm Cinemas: Gateway Fort Lauderdale (1820 E Sunrise Blvd). Other special events, filmmaker panels and afterparties will add diversity to South Florida’s cinema scene.

Internationally acclaimed as one of the largest LGBTQ+ cultural festivals in the world, OUTshine will debut its first Opening Night Under the Stars party featuring The Dinner (La Cena) (Spain, 2025), a delicious blend of tension, history, and irreverent humor, on Thursday, April 23, at 7:30 p.m., at Miami Beach Botanical Gardens (2000 Convention Ctr Dr, Miami Beach). This year’s previously announced Centerpiece film, Maspalomas (Spain, 2025), an intimate story that delves into the subject of homosexuality in elder age through the journey of a 76-year-old man confronting fears and dilemmas that cross generations, screens at the Koubek Center Theater (2705 SW 3rd St, Miami) at 7:30 p.m. on April 30. Closing night on Sunday, May 3, at 6 p.m., at Savor Cinema (503 SE 6th St, Fort Lauderdale) will feature the international premiere of We’ll Find Happiness (Canada, 2025), an award-winning drama about how far one will go for love, followed by another first – a Community Block Party featuring food vendors, filmmakers, live performers, entertainment and more.

Festival highlights this season include the international premieres of An Island Away From You (A Una Isla Deti) (Spain, 2025); The Children of Silverstreet Take a Stand (Børnene Fra Sølvgade Tager Kampen Op) (Denmark, 2025); and Unicorns (Italy/Spain, 2025). This edition’s North American premieres include the star-studded documentary Armani And The Birth of Italian Fashion (Italy, 2026) that traces the rise of Italian fashion through the story of the families that have been ruling it for decades – from Armani, Versace, Gucci and Valentino to Missoni, Zegna, Ferragamo, Dolce & Gabbana and Prada and featuring legendary insiders, rivalries, personal stories and the enduring love affair between Hollywood and Italian designers; Baracoa (Cuba/Italy, 2025); Free At Heart (Germany, 2025); In A Whisper (À voix basse) (France/Tunisia, 2025); Jone, Sometimes (Jone, batzuetan) (Spain, 2025), OUTshine’s Ladies Latin Spotlight Film; La Carn (Spain, 2025); Lone Star Bull (USA, 2025) starring Luke Macfarlane, Sebastian Roché, and D.J. “Shangela” Pierce; Patty Is Such A Girly Name (Greece, 2025); and Madfabulous (UK, 2026), a riotous, uncompromising celebration of otherness inspired by the unlikely British aristocrat who bankrupted his estate, lived fast and died young starring Rupert Everett, Greta Jones, and Ruby Stokes.

Adding to the excitement will be a special recognition ceremony for Dustin Lance Black, director of Rock Out (USA, 2025), an excavation of the queer roots of rock, punk and metal featuring Roger Daltrey, Dolly Parton, John Reid, Danny Fields and more, at the Monday, April 27 Paradigm Cinemas: Gateway Fort Lauderdale Cocktails & Cinema™ screening. An American screenwriter, director, producer, and LGBTQ+ rights activist, Black won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay in 2009 for Milk, a biographical drama film based on the life of gay rights activist and politician Harvey Milk, who was the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in California, as a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. He also wrote the screenplay for the film J. Edgar and the 2022 crime miniseries Under the Banner of Heaven. Additionally, he worked on Big Love, Rustin and Mama’s Boy. Black served as a founding board member of the American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER). He played a pivotal role in the legal fight to overturn California’s Proposition 8, notably writing the play “8” based on the trial transcripts to raise awareness and funds.

The festival continues with select films available for OUTshine At-Home viewing from May 4 – 10.

This year’s OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival spring edition is presented by CAN Community Health and The Warten Foundation. Premiere sponsors are Gilead and Comcast; Presenting Media are HotSpots! Media and It’s Happening Out; Grand sponsors are Google, Wilton River Suites, Silverspot Cinemas, Paradigm Cinemas: Gateway Fort Lauderdale, Major Prevention 305, Fast Printz, Tito’s and Commissioner Damian Pardo; Supporting sponsors are Latino Salud J. Mark’s, Miami Beach Botanical Gardens and Media partners include Culture Owl, The Bulletin, I Love Gay Movies, Miami Herald, El Nuevo Herald, MOCHEE, TampaBayGay.com, OUTFRONT MEDIA, OUT SFL, OutClique, queerguru.com, Wire magazine, Skirt South Florida and GPR| Goodman Public Relations.

Ticket subscription packages and individual tickets starting at $17 are on sale now. OUTshine passholders and Producer Circle members receive priority advance ticket purchase opportunities. For a full listing of films, parties, special events and more and to purchase tickets, visit outshinefilm.com.

Pink Palms Market by Herpreneur at The Goodtime Hotel 4/19/26

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Pink Palms Market by Herpreneur at The Goodtime Hotel
Sunday, 04/19/2026-, 11:00 am-04:00 pm
The Goodtime Hotel
601 Washington Ave.,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139-8059
Website
Cost: 0

The Goodtime Hotel, Miami Beach will host Pink Palms Market, a returning pop-up marketplace spotlighting local women entrepreneurs, on April 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the hotel’s Breezeway. Presented by Herpreneur by Liz, the open-air market will feature a curated lineup of South Florida women-owned brands offering fashion, jewelry, beauty and wellness products, home décor and artisanal treats. Guests can browse vendor booths, participate in an interactive mirror affirmation activation and connect with a community of women-led businesses. Attendees will receive 10% off food and beverages from The Goodtime Hotel’s Strawberry Moon during the event. Admission is free and open to the public. A limited VIP swag bag upgrade, priced at $15 and valued between $50 and $80, will also be available. Additional details can be found at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/womens-empowerment-market-tickets-1984566308251?aff=oddtdtcreator

April Exhibiting Artist Jess Bizer 4/1/26

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April Exhibiting Artist Jess Bizer
Wednesday, 04/01/2026-04/30/2026, 07:00 pm-11:00 pm
The Betsy Hotel
1440 Ocean Drive Miami Beach, FL 33139,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Website
Cost: Free

Dates: 4/1-30/26 recurring

Times: 7 PM to 11 PM

Experience a month of public art on #TheBetsyOrb this April, with evening projections illuminating the façade from 7:00 to 11:00 PM on April 1–8, 10–26, and 27–30. This month’s ORB Artist in Residence is Jess Bizer, whose work will be featured throughout the April projection series.

Special programs this month include “Decades” by Arsimmer McCoy, an orb projection by Nadege Green and Chris Friday, on April 9 from 7:00 to 10:00 PM, as well as a special Earth Day program featuring DNASAB on April 26 from 7:00 to 11:00 PM. Together, these projections reflect the Betsy’s ongoing commitment to presenting innovative public art and creating meaningful cultural experiences for the community.

Tickets are free – no RSVP required.

Contact artsandculture@thebetsyhotel.com for details

Deborah P. Briggs

We recommend ride-sharing or arriving with enough time to find street parking. The closest public parking garage to The Betsy is the City of Miami Beach 13th Street Garage ,1301 Collins Ave.

This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Apr 1, 2026 to Apr 30, 2026 and happens every:
Mondays: 7:00pm – 11:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Tuesdays: 7:00pm – 11:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Wednesdays: 7:00pm – 11:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Thursdays: 7:00pm – 11:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Fridays: 7:00pm – 11:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Saturdays: 7:00pm – 11:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Sundays: 7:00pm – 11:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Miami Is An Island 4/5/26

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Miami Is An Island
Sunday, 04/05/2026-, 04:00 pm-09:00 pm
Lakou Miami
207 NE 509,
Miami, Florida, 33137
Website
Cost: Free

Miami Is An Island Record Fair is back at Lakou bringing a lineup of guest DJs, thousands of records to dig through and some of South Florida’s best vinyl vendors. Add in the drinks, the music, and you’ve got the kind of energy you can only get at Lakou.

Funding Arts Broward’s Annual Grant Awards Ceremony and Reception 4/28/26

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Funding Arts Broward’s Annual Grant Awards Ceremony and Reception
Tuesday, 04/28/2026-, 05:30 pm-07:30 pm
Pompano Beach Cultural Center
50 West Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, Florida 33060,
Pompano Beach, Florida, 33060
Website
Cost: $40

Join us for an inspiring evening as FAB honors its 2027 grant recipients. Experience a night filled with creativity, connection and a surprise performance as FAB honors 45 talented, Broward County-based arts organizations during its annual reception and awards ceremony.

Ceramic Mug Painting with Mercado Art Studio at Laurel Miami Beach 4/3/26

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Ceramic Mug Painting with Mercado Art Studio at Laurel Miami Beach
Friday, 04/03/2026-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
Laurel Miami Beach
350 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Website
Cost: 75

Mercado Art Studio will host “Sip & Stroke: Mug Painting Night” at Balfour Miami Beach on Friday, April 3, from 6-8 p.m., offering a beginner-friendly creative experience that pairs pottery painting with cocktails and a relaxed social atmosphere. Attendees will personalize a ceramic mug with step-by-step guidance from instructors while enjoying one complimentary drink and happy hour specials from the Mediterranean-inspired Laurel Miami Beach until 7 p.m. The event is designed for individuals, couples and groups looking for a casual night out. All materials are included. Grab your spot https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sip-stroke-mug-painting-night-at-the-balfour-hotel-miami-beach-tickets-1985624958703?aff=oddtdtcreator

Asian Culture Festival 2026 5/30/26, 5/31/26

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Asian Culture Festival 2026
Saturday, 05/30/2026-05/31/2026, 10:00 am-08:00 pm
Tropical Park
7900 SW 40th St,
Miami, Florida, 33155
Website
Cost: Tickets start at 19

The Asian Culture Festival returns to Tropical Park for its 35th annual celebration, bringing together food, tradition, and modern pop culture in one immersive weekend.

Guests can explore a wide range of Asian cultures through authentic cuisine, live performances, and interactive experiences. From street food vendors and cultural showcases to anime, gaming, and cosplay, the festival blends heritage with contemporary influences in a dynamic and family friendly environment.

With dedicated experiences across heritage and arts, zen and wellness, culinary, beauty and fashion, JDM motorsports, pop culture, and gaming, the event offers something for all ages to enjoy.

Konpa Vinyl & Hi-Fi Night Vol. 1 5/8/26

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Konpa Vinyl & Hi-Fi Night Vol. 1
Friday, 05/08/2026-, 09:00 pm-03:00 am
TomorrowLand Miami
1368 N Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida, 33136
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Cost: Free before 11pm

Vinyl + Hi-Fi konpa experience: Cedric Roy (Konpa-Tech), Patrice Esperant’s Vinyl feature and DJFabz brings the modern konpa anthems !

PAMM Free Second Saturdays: Celebrating Women in Art 3/14/26

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PAMM Free Second Saturdays: Celebrating Women in Art
Saturday, 03/14/2026-, 11:00 am-03:00 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida, 33132-1758
Website
Cost: Free

As part of PAMM Free Second Saturdays, celebrate Women’s History Month with a free day of art activtities inspired by the work of American Dominican artist Joiri Minaya, featured in “Shadows and Traces: Selections from PAMM’s Collection.”

Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition® at Galleria Fort Lauderdale 3/12/26

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Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition® at Galleria Fort Lauderdale
Thursday, 03/12/2026-06/14/2026, 11:00 am-08:00 pm
Galleria Fort Lauderdale
2414 E. Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: GA tickets $28, with discounted admission for seniors, military, students, and children. VIP Tickets include any time entry and a souvenir guidebook. Receive 20% off tickets through Sunday, March 15, only

Step inside Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition® – a breathtaking re-creation of the Sistine Chapel — where Michelangelo’s iconic ceiling paintings are brought down to eye level.

From March 12 – June 14, 2026, view the Sistine Chapel’s ceiling and altar masterpieces – from The Creation of Adam to The Last Judgement – up close and at life-size scale at Galleria Fort Lauderdale! Rated 4.8/5.0 by over 3 million guests. No trip to Rome needed. No crowds!

The exhibition has earned high praise for its accessible approach to art appreciation, enabling visitors to see every detail, brushstroke, and color of the frescoes at their own pace, with informative signage and audio guides enhancing the experience.

Tickets are now available at SistineChapelExhibit.com/FLL. General Admission tickets start at $28, with discounted admission for seniors, military, students, and children. VIP Tickets include any time entry and a souvenir guidebook.

To celebrate the opening, guests can receive 20% off tickets now through Sunday, March 15 – the only time this offer will be available.

For more information about Galleria Fort Lauderdale or for a complete list of retailers, call (954) 564-1015 or visit www.galleriamall-fl.com.

Photo Book Speed Date with Josh Aronson 3/7/26

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Photo Book Speed Date with Josh Aronson
Saturday, 03/07/2026-, 02:00 pm-05:00 pm
Miami-Dade Public Library – Main Library Branch
101 W Flagler St,
Miami, Florida, 33130
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

South Florida, join us at the Downtown Miami Library on Saturday, March 7, from 2-5pm for Photo Book Speed Date. Bring a favorite photo book from home. Pair up. Share it in timed rotations. Think of this like a speed date, but for ideas; for all the art book lovers, photo book lovers, and zine lovers alike.

It’s free! We’ll have music by @nonchalantjon. Plus a photo studio by @exilebooks, where folks can have their portrait made, and see it printed in a new zine about Miami book culture (coming soon).

Calle Ocho Music Festival 3/15/26

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Calle Ocho Music Festival
Sunday, 03/15/2026-, 10:00 am-
Calle Ocho
Calle Ocho,
Little Havana, Florida, 33135
Website
Cost: Free

The culmination of it all! A marquee event of Carnaval Miami, Calle Ocho Music Festival is the largest Latin music festival in the nation. This year, don’t miss the incredible performance by GUAYNAA, the King of Carnaval Miami 2026, adding an extra layer of excitement as you stroll through 15 street blocks of Little Havana filled with musical stages, international food, sampling sites, folkloric dances and entertainment for all families and friends to enjoy.

ArtServe’s Fourth Annual Impact Awards Gala 4/17/26

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ArtServe’s Fourth Annual Impact Awards Gala
Friday, 04/17/2026-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
ArtServe
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: $100-150

This signature event honors individuals and organizations whose creativity, leadership, and generosity have made a meaningful difference in the arts and the broader community. The gala runs from 6 to 9 p.m., with tickets available at artserve.org.

ArtServe’s I’m Still Here: Exploring Mental Wellness Opening Reception 3/27/26

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ArtServe’s I’m Still Here: Exploring Mental Wellness Opening Reception
Friday, 03/27/2026-, 06:00 pm-
ArtServe
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Free

A tribute to resilience and the enduring human spirit, this exhibition centers on mental health and the importance of finding moments of joy even during challenging times. A free public reception will be held March 27 at 6 p.m.

Locust Late @ The DiLL: The Art of AI Agents Workshop by Moises Sanabria + Performance by SUMO! 2/26/26

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Locust Late @ The DiLL: The Art of AI Agents Workshop by Moises Sanabria + Performance by SUMO!
Thursday, 02/26/2026-, 07:00 pm-09:00 pm
Locust Projects
297 NE 67 St,
Miami, Florida, 33138
Website
Cost: Free

Ever wish you had a digital assistant to handle tedious administrative tasks? Or wanted to understand what actually makes a complex, tech-heavy live performance happen?

7pm Workshop | Moises Sanabria: The Art of AI Agents (Artist Task Automation)
The Art of AI Agents convenes artists, technologists, and curious minds for a hands-on workshop exploring how to build AI task agents using drag-and-drop tools. Led by Moises Sanabria, participants will create simple automation workflows (email classifier), and leave with a working agent they can adapt to their own practice. All skill levels welcome #BYOL (Bring Your Own Laptop).

9pm Performance | SUMO
The evening concludes with a performance by Miami trio SUMO, who bring their heavy, “infinitely literary and cinematic” sound to The DiLL. The set opens with an interactive rig rundown on how technology shapes their process, followed by a thunderous mix of space rock, post-punk, and ambient soundscapes paired with visuals. Soft foam earplugs will be provided free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis.

This event is free and open to the public, and presented as part of the @knightfdn Digital Innovation Initiative at Locust Projects. Complimentary refreshments are available for guests aged 21 and older courtesy of our 2025–26 sponsors The Tank Brewing Co. and Topo Chico. #artandtechnology #thedill #locustprojects #AIart #miamiarts

History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County” 2026 Reception 3/26/26

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History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County” 2026 Reception
Thursday, 03/26/2026-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
Galleria Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Cost: $50 to benefit History Fort Lauderdale

History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale will honor six impactful women who lead our community during its “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County” ticketed reception benefitting History Fort Lauderdale set for 6 p.m. on March 26, at Galleria Fort Lauderdale (2414 E. Sunrise Boulevard). The reception will be hosted by radio personalities Julie Guy and Tamara Gant.

This year’s honorees are Mary Adams, principal consultant and owner of The Employee Relations Group; Monica Cepero, county administrator at Broward County Government; Genia Duncan Ellis, president and CEO at Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale, Inc.; Kristina Hebert, president and CEO of Wards Marine Electric; Suzanne Higgins, director of development at Henderson Behavioral Health and Dara Levan, author, speaker, and board member of Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation/Memorial Foundation.

The Women’s History Month celebration will kick off a special photo exhibit highlighting these women alongside their groundbreaking historical female predecessors who helped to pave the way for our community. The exhibition celebrating their achievements will be on display through April 19.

Past pioneering women counterparts to be highlighted in the photo exhibition include Louella Snyder (1875–1969), a Fort Lauderdale resident since 1910 who later founded and served as president of the Wells-Snyder Paint Company with M.W. Wells serving as secretary-treasurer; Virginia Clements (1914–1995), a member of the Junior League, and the first board chair of Henderson Behavioral Health who was instrumental in the organization’s establishment along with other roles in civic and cultural organizations; Ellyn Ferguson Walters (1927-2012), a 41-year tenured teacher for Broward Schools, major fundraiser and executive chair of the African American Research and Library Center, founder of the Sistrunk Festival and 1999 Urban League plus Kathleen C. Wright Award-winner; Eva Oliver (1883-1964), first president of the Woman’s Club, chairman of the Port Everglades naming committee, historian, author, philanthropist and suffragist; Anne Kolb (1932-1981), first elected woman chair of the Broward County Commission, environmentalist, conservationist (1978 Florida Wildlife Conservationist of the Year) and namesake of the Anne Kolb Nature Center; and Charline Skogsberg (1906-1999), a Broward County pioneer and daughter of Captain Charles Skogsberg, a keeper of the House of Refuge (U.S. Government life-saving service stations for shipwrecked sailors in Florida), a kindergarten teacher, Trinity Lutheran Church organist and Broward Marine at Bahia Mar employee.

All honorees will become part of History Fort Lauderdale’s permanent exhibition space devoted to telling our stories.

History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County” 2026 is sponsored by UKG, Rick Case Automotive Group, BBX Capital, Henderson Behavioral Health, SunSentinel, City & Shore PRIME magazine, Gulf Stream Distillery, P.F. Chang’s, Dillard’s and GPR | Goodman Public Relations.

Tickets for the March 26 recognition and benefit reception honoring today’s leaders are $50 and are available at bit.ly/HFLWomenTrailblazers2026.

For more information or to join this event as a sponsor, call (954) 463-4431 or visit historyfortlauderdale.org. Additional information about Galleria Fort Lauderdale is available at facebook.com/GalleriaFtLauderdale or www.galleriamall-fl.com.

Coconut Grove Arts Festival 2/14/26 – 2/16/26

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Coconut Grove Arts Festival
Saturday, 02/14/2026-, 10:00 am-06:00 pm
Coconut Grove
2700 S. Bayshore Drive,
Miami, Florida, 33133
Website
Cost: Free

Join us this Presidents’ Day Weekend for the 62nd annual Coconut Grove Arts Festival – the ultimate celebration of creativity, culture, and community. Immerse yourself in a world of world-class art as more than 280 internationally acclaimed and jury-selected artists showcase their extraordinary works along the picturesque backdrop of Biscayne Bay.

But the festival is more than just art! Indulge in mouthwatering culinary experiences, enjoy live performances, and explore family-friendly areas designed to keep every visitor entertained. Whether you’re a devoted art collector or simply looking for an unforgettable weekend in Miami, the Coconut Grove Arts Festival has something for everyone.

Experience the magic of Coconut Grove’s artistic spirit – a must-attend event for 62 years.

This event runs from Feb 14, 2026, 10:00am to
Feb 16, 2026, 6:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Ivy Stranahan 145th Birthday Tea at History Fort Lauderdale 2/24/26

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Ivy Stranahan 145th Birthday Tea at History Fort Lauderdale
Tuesday, 02/24/2026-, 12:00 pm-02:00 pm
History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW Second Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: 125

History Fort Lauderdale invites the community to celebrate the life and legacy of pioneering educator, philanthropist and founder Ivy Stranahan during its Ivy Stranahan Birthday Tea at noon on Tuesday, February 24 in the historic New River Inn. The tea event commemorates what would have been Ivy Stranahan’s 145th birthday and honors her lasting contributions to education, preservation, and the cultural foundation of Fort Lauderdale. Guests will enjoy an elegant afternoon of tea, crumpets and light bites in one of the city’s most iconic historic landmarks with special guest Mary Cromartie Morris.

As an outspoken advocate for the Seminole Tribe, Stranahan taught them English, was responsible for building their first school and instilled practical skills such as how to use a sewing machine. Her humanitarian efforts eventually helped the Seminoles to set themselves up as a business, allowing them to organize themselves as the Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc. in 1957. In 1911, she helped to found and initially lead the Fort Lauderdale Woman’s Club. In 1916, Stranahan served as the first president of the Women’s Suffrage Association of Florida and later founded the local Audubon Society and was active in the Fort Lauderdale Garden Club continuing to oppose the growing commercialization of her beloved city. She organized the first group of Camp Fire Girls in the city and was a member of the exclusive 1919 Study Club. She is credited with founding the first Broward Red Cross Chapter in 1918 and was treasurer for Provident Hospital which served the Black community before Broward General was integrated. She was also a founder of the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society in 1962.

Attendees will have the exclusive opportunity to view a curated selection of objects and artifacts from the Stranahan Collection, including photographs, personal papers and letters, ledgers, clothing and accessories, books, and ephemera donated by Ivy Stranahan to History Fort Lauderdale. The display offers a unique and intimate glimpse into her life, work, and enduring legacy. Mary Cromartie Morris, Ivy Stranahan’s niece, will provide attendees with a meaningful family connection to the woman whose influence continues to shape the Fort Lauderdale community.
In honor of Ivy Stranahan’s birthday, all gifts made through February 24, 2026, will be matched, doubling the impact of donations in support of History Fort Lauderdale’s mission to preserve and share the stories that define the city’s past, present, and future.

History Fort Lauderdale offers a variety of engaging multicultural experiences throughout the year. It seeks to bring awareness to the community through both traveling exhibits and multiple permanent displays including “Women Trailblazers,” “Fort Lauderdale – the Early Years,” “Roots of Resilience: The Journey of Black Broward,” “From Dugouts to Dream Yachts: The Story of Boatbuilding Along the New River,” “Seminole Arts & Culture,” “New River Archaeology,” “Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture,” “The Growth and History of the Broward County Sheriff’s Office,” and “Take PRIDE, a Retrospective on LGBTQ Life in South Florida.”

History Fort Lauderdale is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with docent-guided tours offered daily at 1, 2, and 3 p.m. Group walking tours are available upon special request. Admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors; and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is free for members, military personnel, and children aged six and under. Tickets are available online at HistoryFortLauderdaleTickets.

Tickets for the Ivy Stranahan Birthday Tea are $125 each and include a Sustainer Individual Membership to History Fort Lauderdale with free entrance to the 1905 New River Inn Museum,
free entrance to special exhibit opening and programming events, four free museum guest passes, a 10% Museum Store discount, an annual Southeastern Reciprocal Membership and a North American Reciprocal Membership for family (includes free admission to hundreds of museums nationwide).

Attendance is limited. RSVP at bit.ly/IvyBirthdayTea2026 or contact Patricia Zeiler at pzeiler@flhc.org or (954) 463-4431.

Museum of Sex Wetlands + My Friend Misty 2/13/26

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Museum of Sex Wetlands + My Friend Misty
Friday, 02/13/2026-02/15/2026, 09:00 am-09:00 pm
Museum of Sex
2200 NW 24th Ave,
Miami, Florida, 33142
Website
Cost: $30-$60

Whether coupled up or flying solo, Museum of Sex Miami invites guests to celebrate love, desire, and playfulness with two exclusive experiences during Valentine’s weekend, February 13-15. The museum is offering Wetlands-themed packages-perfect for singles and couples that include entry to the museum, curated goodies to take home, and immersive exhibitions designed to delight and surprise. The weekend culminates on Sunday, February 15, with My Friend Misty for Two of Hearts, an after-hours takeover blending music, mischief, and late-night access to the museum and its permanent exhibition, Super Funland: Journey into the Erotic Carnival.

Woven Resistance by Jamie Stern at Freehand Miami 2/11/26

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Woven Resistance by Jamie Stern at Freehand Miami
Wednesday, 02/11/2026-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
Freehand Hotel Miami
2727 Indian Creek Dr #11,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33140
Website
Cost: Free

On Wednesday, February 11, leading boutique lifestyle hotel, Freehand Miami will play host to designer Jamie Stern Furniture, Carpet, Leather, Fabric’s Woven Resistance, a four-city, ticketed exhibition series and online auction showcasing one-of-a-kind textiles. 100% of funds raised will benefit LGBTQ Rights, Civil Liberties and the Fight Against Climate Change.

A collection of 13 original hand-tufted and flat weave rugs crafted by notable designers including Matt Goodrich of Goodrich Design [Ci Siamo, Mayfair House]; Penelope Fischer-White of Rockwell Group [COTE Vegas, W Hotel (New York, Hollywood), Nobu Grand Wailea]; Suzanne Tick, of Suzanne Tick Designs; and others, each work of art will represent the designer’s personal response to today’s climate.

The works will also be available through an online silent auction to benefit these causes from February 5 through February 25.

William Osorio Open Studio 2/4/26

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William Osorio Open Studio
Wednesday, 02/04/2026-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
MDC's Padrón Campus Art Gallery
627 SW 27th Ave.,
Miami, Florida, 33135
Website
Cost: Free

Join us for the final Open Studio of William Osorio’s artist residency at MDC’s Padrón Campus, featuring recent works created at the studio and an opportunity to engage with the artist.

Miami-based artist William Osorio is currently in residence at Miami Dade College’s Padrón Campus, creating new works and engaging with students, other campus groups, and members of the public during his residency, during which visitors are welcome to step into the studio and observe and interact with the artist at work, engaging in conversations about process, multidisciplinary artmaking, and the role of the artist within learning institutions.

William Osorio (b. 1989, Holguín, Cuba) is a Cuban-born American artist investigating human behavior and the convergence of identity and place. Osorio’s affinity for the power of the arts started in his youth. He studied briefly at the School of Fine Arts in Holguin (2005-2007) before emigrating to the US, where he further developed his skills on a self-taught basis.

Osorio’s practice involves art history, literature, and psychology. His work examines the complex relationship between power and knowledge and often incorporates a reinterpretation of myths. His paintings critically address themes of migration and identity, while also exploring the communicative channels between the art historical canon and urgent issues of contemporary society. Known primarily as a painter, the artist increasingly incorporates different media into his work and turns to his own family for artistic inspiration. Past works include wholly abstract compositions as well as portraits of well-known Cuban writers. More recently, his work includes portraits of his partner and reflections on new fatherhood.

Refreshments will be served.

Free parking is available at MDC’s Padrón Campus flat parking lot located at 2501 SW 6TH Street, Miami, FL 33135.

The Museum of Art and Design (MOAD) at MDC may document the event, including its attendees. By entering the area, and/or participating in the event, you consent to the recording and its use in any form.

MOAD’s programs are made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor, and Board of County Commissioners. They are sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture, and with generous support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

Caribbean Contrasts at the Koubek Center 2/27/26

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Caribbean Contrasts at the Koubek Center
Friday, 02/27/2026-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
Koubek Center
2705 SW 3rd St,
Miami, Florida, 33135
Eventbrite
Cost: Free

Join Miami Dade College’s Koubek Center, Miami Book Fair, Miami Film Festival, Museum of Art and Design, and Live Arts Miami for an immersive evening celebrating Open House Miami and highlighting architecture, art, music, film, dance, literature, and community. This FREE Caribbean Contrasts event during Open House Miami exemplifies this legacy, offering an opportunity for the community to explore and engage with the unique programs offered by each of MDC’s cultural institutions.

This free event includes:

Miami Film Festival Shorts: Ongoing. A captivating showcase of unique, independent short films presented on a continuous loop, allowing guests to drop in and experience compelling cinematic stories at any time.

Miami Book Fair Reading Garden: Relax in a cozy chair under the stars, browse our shelf of stories, and discover your next favorite book to take home!

MOAD Tour of the Koubek Mansion: Join the Museum of Art and Design for a conversation about history, art, and architectural transformation and the power of public space. Architectural historian Victor Deupi offers rare insight into the Koubek Mansion and its currently role as the Koubek Center. Deupi will be joined by Amy Galpin, Executive Director of the Museum of Art and Design at Miami Dade College.

Koubek Center: Don’t miss the hard-hitting, romance-stricken, and rebellious rhythms of Mariachis courtesy of the Koubek Center.

Live Arts Miami: Follow an immersive journey with resident artist Rosie Herrera as she develops her new work “Tropical Depression” featuring moments that explore memory, identity, and homeland.

Books & Books at The Betsy presents Alia Hanna Habib 1/25/26

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Books & Books at The Betsy presents Alia Hanna Habib
Sunday, 01/25/2026-, 04:00 pm-08:00 pm
The Betsy Hotel
1440 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Website
Cost: Free

Books & Books and The Betsy, internationally recognized as a leading literary arts hotel, launch a new monthly literary series + mini residency in South Beach. Beginning Sunday, January 25, the year-round series will bring nationally acclaimed authors to The Betsy for a residency in The Betsy Writer’s Room and a curated community conversation.

The series debuts with Alia Hanna Habib, a prominent literary agent and author of Take It from Me: An Agent’s Guide to Building a Nonfiction Writing Career from Scratch. Known for representing Pulitzer Prize winners, National Book Award finalists and MacArthur Fellows, Habib offers an insider’s perspective on the publishing world, making her the ideal inaugural guest for a series dedicated to the power of storytelling.

Ongoing support for this project comes from The Betsy Hotel, Books & Books Literary Foundation, The Betsy Community Fund at The Miami Foundation, and Plutzik Goldwasser Family Foundation. Special seed funding is provided by the Jorge Perez Family Foundation as part of a two year CreARTE grant.

Noche de Arte at Gallery 100 1/5/26 – 3/30/26

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Noche de Arte at Gallery 100
Monday, 01/05/2026-03/30/2026, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
Gallery 100 at InterContinental Miami Hotel
100 Chopin Plaza,
Miami, Florida, 33131
Website
Cost: Free

Experience Miami’s growing creative community hub every Monday night with collaboARTive’s Noche de Arte at InterContinental Miami’s Gallery 100. Watch local artists at work, engage in meaningful conversations, create your own postcard collage, and enjoy light bites from InterContinental Miami in a welcoming atmosphere from 6-8 PM.

Each month features a new Miami artist, fostering authentic connections between creators and art enthusiasts in the heart of downtown. This ongoing initiative builds bridges between hotel guests, local artists, and Miami residents through art and conversation. Support our creative community by purchasing original artwork directly from featured artists.

Presented in partnership with InterContinental Miami Hotel, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, Miami Downtown Development Authority, and with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council and the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. Sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts.

This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jan 5, 2026 to Mar 30, 2026 and happens every:
Mondays: 6:00pm – 8:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Workshop: Nail Art Techniques with Kro Vargas 2/8/26

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Workshop: Nail Art Techniques with Kro Vargas
Sunday, 02/08/2026-, 01:00 pm-02:30 pm
Spring with Friends Salon
8325 NE 2nd Ave #210,
Miami, Florida, 33138
Website
Cost: $55.00

Don’t miss the opportunity to try your hand at nail art design under the guidance of master nail artist, Kro Vargas, HistoryMiami’s artist-in-residence. Kro will lead a small group in nail art techniques, including one-stroke flowers. Join us at Spring with Friends Salon for an afternoon of culture and creativity! Space is limited and registration is required.

Opening Reception: Cristina Lei Rodriguez: Baroque Islands 1/20/26

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Opening Reception: Cristina Lei Rodriguez: Baroque Islands
Tuesday, 01/20/2026-, 11:00 am-01:00 pm
MDC's Hialeah Campus Art Gallery
1780 West 49th Street,
Hialeah, Florida, 33012
Website
Cost: Free

MOAD and Cristina Lei Rodriguez will host an opening reception in honor of the artist’s new exhibition, Baroque Islands, on MDC’s Hialeah Campus.

Cristina Lei Rodriguez: Baroque Islands presents new and recent paintings. For years, the artist has been combining sculpture, installation, painting, and photographic scans in her work. As opposed to including different media, this exhibition offers a special opportunity to consider her painting practice, with its dense layers evoking a multitude of forms. Beneath each layer of material, is another layer that offers a glimpse into an alternative world. Each painting is its own island, its own space, where a mix of materials from beads to paint and lacquer combine to make glistening surfaces suggesting both built and natural environments.

To create baroque art or to exist in a baroque space can mean many things. A term often associated with seventeenth-century Europe; baroque art and architecture took on new forms in the Americas. Baroque art can include a juxtaposition of contrasting elements as well as embellishment. It can be exuberant and emotional. Although it is most often used when speaking of historic visual, literary, and performance-based arts, manifestations of contemporary baroque exist all around us, including in the work of Cristina Lei Rodriguez.

Raised in Miami, the artist’s family lineage extends to Cuba and Japan, and she spent extended time as a child and a young adult in Hawai’i visiting her grandmother. Islands are personal for the artist. Rich and varied landscapes inform the artist’s work as does overlapping notions of place. From these national and international boundaries to her own backyard where plentiful plants multiply in the abundant humidity of Miami, the artist draws inspiration from complex textures, sumptuous colors, and intricate details.

This exhibition was organized by the Museum of Art and Design at Miami Dade College.

Parking at MDC’s Hialeah Campus

The Art Gallery is located directly across from the Building 5 garage.

The main vehicular entrance to the campus is located along West 17th Court before reaching 46th Street. Parking is available for all Miami Dade College students, staff, faculty, and visitors in our recently constructed parking garage and flat lots. All individuals using campus parking facilities must abide by the College parking guidelines.

The Museum of Art and Design (MOAD) at MDC may document the event, including its attendees. By entering the area, and/or participating in the event, you consent to the recording and its use in any form.

MOAD’s programs are made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor, and Board of County Commissioners. They are sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture, and with generous support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The Miami Herald is a media sponsor of MOAD’s programming.

Image: Coming Together, 2026. Courtesy of the artist and Mateo Serna Zapata.

Las’ Lap Link Up: A Celebration of Afro-Caribbean Cuisine hosted by Kwame Onwuachi and Nina Compton 2/20/26

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Las’ Lap Link Up: A Celebration of Afro-Caribbean Cuisine hosted by Kwame Onwuachi and Nina Compton
Friday, 02/20/2026-, 10:00 pm-
Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel
1717 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Website
Cost: $145.00

Las’ Lap Link Up: A Celebration of Afro-Caribbean Cuisine
hosted by Kwame Onwuachi and Nina Compton
Friday, February 20
10:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel 1717 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Zuluaga, Gustavo

Catch the island vibe with Kwame Onwuachi and Nina Compton at the Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel for a Caribbean walkaround tasting experience! From the bold jerk spices of Jamaica to the fresh flavors of the Bahamas and beyond, this event is a tropical journey in every bite.
Kwame Onwuachi is one of the most influential chefs of his generation, known for championing Afro-Caribbean flavors with inventive flair. His NYC restaurant Tatiana has been hailed as the best in the city for the past three years, earning top accolades including The World’s 50 Best Restaurants’ “Best New Restaurant” in North America (2023) and consistent praise from The New York Times as one of NYC’s top dining destinations. With his vibrant culinary perspective and boundary-pushing creativity, Onwuachi brings serious star power to the shores of Miami Beach.

Nina Compton, James Beard Award–winning chef and owner of Compère Lapin in New Orleans, is celebrated for her soulful approach to Caribbean cuisine. Born and raised in Saint Lucia, she infuses her dishes with bold island flavors, refined technique, and personal storytelling drawn from her roots. Her culinary leadership and warm hospitality have made her one of the brightest forces in contemporary Caribbean dining.

Rounding out the experience, award-winning DJ GQ will bring the heat to the Surfcomber with his signature mix of dancehall and reggae beats. Born in Miami and raised in Jamaica, DJ GQ—who’s toured globally with Kevin Lyttle and shared stages with artists like Akon, DMX, Mr. Vegas, and Skip Marley—infuses his sets with the same cultural energy that’s made him a mainstay on Y100 Miami and Bob Marley’s Tuff Gong Radio. A 2024 EDMA Mixshow DJ of the Year, he’s known for transforming any event into a vibrant celebration of Caribbean rhythm and spirit—making him the perfect soundtrack for this tropical soirée.

Together, these two culinary stars and DJ GQ bring their bold creativity to Miami Beach, offering a lively walkaround tasting that showcases fresh seafood, zesty sauces, smoky grills, and sweet island fruits. Sip on refreshing cocktails and tropical drinks while calypso and reggae rhythms set the soundtrack for the evening.

ArtServe’s Journey to Mount Athos Exhibit 1/23/26

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ArtServe’s Journey to Mount Athos Exhibit
Sunday, 01/23/2026-03/06/2026, 09:00 am-05:00 pm
ArtServe
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Free

ArtServe opens its 2026 season with Journey to Mount Athos, presented in partnership with the Mount Athos Foundation of America. The exhibition features more than 30 large-scale art banners, photographs, and cultural artifacts that illuminate the spirituality, artistry, and traditions of Greece’s Mount Athos Orthodox monastic community. Additional works by local Greek artists—along with poetry, traditional costumes, and musical instruments—celebrate Hellenic culture, history, and Fort Lauderdale’s sister-city connection with Thessaloniki.

ArtServe’s Journey to Mount Athos Opening Reception 1/23/26

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ArtServe’s Journey to Mount Athos Opening Reception
Friday, 01/23/2026-, 06:00 pm-
ArtServe
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Free

ArtServe opens its 2026 season with Journey to Mount Athos, presented in partnership with the Mount Athos Foundation of America. The exhibition features more than 30 large-scale art banners, photographs, and cultural artifacts that illuminate the spirituality, artistry, and traditions of Greece’s Mount Athos Orthodox monastic community. Additional works by local Greek artists—along with poetry, traditional costumes, and musical instruments—celebrate Hellenic culture, history, and Fort Lauderdale’s sister-city connection with Thessaloniki.
Opening night will feature a Greek-themed celebration with live music, costumed dancers, guest speakers, and cultural presentations sponsored by the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) and the Hellenic Society of South Florida.

Canush Hosts Holiday Ceramic Candleholder Making With Erica Lores 12/22/25

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Canush Hosts Holiday Ceramic Candleholder Making With Erica Lores
Monday, 12/22/2025-, 06:30 pm-08:30 pm
Canush
7400 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida, 33138
Eventbrite
Cost: 75

Canush, Miami’s new design-forward destination for luxury furniture and home décor, hosts a festive ceramic candleholder-making workshop in collaboration with local ceramic artist Erica Lores. Following its recent fall opening, the intimate, hands-on holiday experience reflects its commitment to intentional living, craftsmanship and supporting local creatives, with the evening introduced by Founder Danushka Boulos who sets the tone for a warm, creative gathering inside the brand’s Miami showroom.

Guided by Erica, guests will craft their own ceramic candleholder from start to finish, learning foundational hand-building techniques with no prior experience required and all materials provided. To elevate the evening, guests will enjoy bubbly pours, light bites courtesy of beloved café and bakery maman, a set of holiday candles to accompany their finished piece and a curated Canush goodie bag – with time built in to browse the showroom and shop Canush’s thoughtfully curated collection for last-minute holiday gifts, marking a thoughtful close to the season and offering a preview of the creative pop-ups and experiential programming Canush will continue to roll out in 2026.

Art this Holiday Season: Gabriela Esquivel Brings Art to Life on Lincoln Road 12/26/25

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Art this Holiday Season: Gabriela Esquivel Brings Art to Life on Lincoln Road
Friday, 12/26/2025-, 04:00 pm-06:00 pm
Euclid Oval
660 Lincoln Road,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Website
Cost: Free

Experience live art on Lincoln Road with Gabriela Esquivel on Friday, December 26, at the Euclid Oval.

Watch as the renowned artist brings color, movement and bold expression to life in real time. Esquivel’s work, known for celebrating female figures and exploring freedom, nature and spirituality transforms canvas into vision right before your eyes.

Join the community for this open-air event and enjoy a rare chance to witness the creative process unfold on Miami Beach’s iconic promenade.

Experience Jay C. Lohmann’s artwork at Harmont & Blaine 12/4/25 – 12/31/25

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Experience Jay C. Lohmann’s artwork at Harmont & Blaine now till December 31st
Thursday, 12/04/2025-12/31/2025, 11:00 am-09:00 pm
Harmont & Blaine Brickell City Centre
701 South Miami Avenue #272c Level 3, East Block 347-B, 701 S Miami Ave #272c, Miami, FL 33130,
Miami,, Florida, 33130
Website
Cost: Free

Come and experience artist Jay C. Lohmann’s artwork at Harmont & Blaine’s Brickell City Centre location. Inspired by Harmont & Blaine’s branding and logo, a dachshund, Jay C. Lohmann created amazing artwork worth seeing. Now until December 31st, come to Harmont & Blaine’s Brickell City Centre location.

Miami Is An Island Presents The Photography Of Patrice Esperant 12/4/25

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Miami Is An Island Presents The Photography Of Patrice Esperant
Thursday, 12/04/2025-, 08:00 pm-12:00 am
Lakou
207 NE 59th Street,,
Miami, Florida, 33137
Website
Cost: Free

Miami Is An Island is proud to present the works of Haitian American photographer Patrice Esperant.

Patrice Esperant is a photographer from Port-au-Prince, Haiti, now based in Miami. Shooting on film and digital since 2015, he documents daily life in Port-au-Prince: portraits, markets, processions and street scenes. The work focuses on gesture, light and texture, recording small acts of joy and resilience in an unvarnished, observational style.

This is a dance party celebrating the sights and sounds of the Diaspora

Music from:
Mickey Perez
Delorevn
Evolver
Mr Brown

Free event
@lakou
8pm – 12am

Elixir Lounge by ORO Miami – VIP Opening Night With Guy Gerber 12/5/25

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Elixir Lounge by ORO Miami – VIP Opening Night With Guy Gerber
Friday, 12/05/2025-, 10:00 pm-12:00 am
ORO Miami
818 Lincoln Rd,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
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On December 5, Guy Gerber takes over Elixir, the new cocktail lounge above ORO, for a Miami Art Week performance that feels built for Basel’s most discerning crowd. Art Basel brings the art — Elixir brings the intimacy.

With velvet seating, golden shadows, and a sound system tailored to the room, this is Basel nightlife at its most considered. High above ORO, the energy shifts into something more curated and more personal. Tables are extremely limited for those who want to experience Art Basel after dark the right way

Holiday Pottery Painting with Mercado Art Studio at Hotel Continental Miami Beach 12/18/25

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Holiday Pottery Painting with Mercado Art Studio at Hotel Continental Miami Beach
Thursday, 12/18/2025-, 07:00 pm-09:00 pm
Hotel Continental
4000 Collins Ave,,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33140
Website
Cost: $76.19

Enjoy a festive, hands-on evening of creativity as Hotel Continental Miami Beach partners with Mercado Art Studio for Holiday Pottery Painting on Thursday, December 18, from 7-9 p.m. Guests can choose from a curated selection of seasonal ceramic pieces, such as ornaments, holiday figurines, plates and mugs, and personalize their item using a holiday-inspired color palette. Instructors from Mercado Art Studio will guide participants through painting techniques and color layering to create a keepsake or handmade gift. All materials are provided.
Once completed, pieces will be professionally glazed and fired at Mercado Art Studio. Finished items will be ready in 2-4 weeks, with options to pick up at Hotel Continental or the studio’s Hallandale Beach location, or shipped directly to guests’ homes for an additional cost.
Perfect for families, couples, groups or solo creatives, the experience blends hands-on art-making with a festive atmosphere as The Jingle Joint, the hotel’s holiday pop-up bar, brings a retro-inspired winter setting to life in the heart of Miami Beach. Tickets available for purchase at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holiday-ceramic-painting-at-hotel-continental-miami-beach-tickets-1971428743441?aff=oddtdtcreator

Tyrese Gibson & Busta Rhymes Host Exclusive Cocktail Reception Fundraiser to benefit Jamaica Hurricane Relief 12/5/25

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Tyrese Gibson & Busta Rhymes Host Exclusive Cocktail Reception Fundraiser to benefit Jamaica Hurricane Relief
Friday, 12/05/2025-, 01:00 pm-04:00 pm
The Bath Club
5959 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33140
Website
Cost: 250

Tyrese Gibson & Busta Rhymes, along with media maverick Mona Scott-Young, will bring together influential celebrities, cultural icons, business leaders and tastemakers for an exclusive fundraiser, during the week of Art Basel, December 5 at 1 p.m. This intimate, high-impact event will focus on the urgent housing, education and health care needs in Jamaica.

Guests will enjoy an afternoon of white-glove hospitality, impromptu performances, curated art, elevated cocktails, and music by DJ Irie at The Bath Club Miami Beach, one of Miami’s most prestigious private venues. Host committee includes Winnie Harlow, Eric Johnson, Barron Channer, Mona Scott-Young, Dr. Meda Leacock and Dr. Janice Johnson Dias. Tickets start at $250, available at hands4ja.org.

Tyrese and Busta will depart Miami on a mission to Jamaica with a cargo plane filled with much needed relief supplies on December 8.

ONLE Basel 12/6/25

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ONLE Basel
Saturday, 12/06/2025-, 05:00 pm-10:00 pm
The Roots Bookstore & Market
6610 NW 15th Ave,
Miami, Florida, 33147
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

Join ONLE Vibez in collaboration with YOGA, Studio Unpleasant, Dreu Wole, for a live taping and Basel extravaganza on Saturday, Dec 6th 5pm–10pm at The Roots Bookstore and Market. Featuring 7 artists & 7 DJs from the Miami, Detroit, and DMV area, and an Art Exhibit curated by Dreu Wole and Studio Unpleasant. New merch drops and exclusive 1-of-1 pieces from ONLE Vibez will also be available with complimentary drinks.

Art of Transformation: At the Edge of Entanglement 12/3/25

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Art of Transformation: At the Edge of Entanglement
Wednesday, 12/03/2025-12/06/2025, 10:00 am-11:45 pm
The Arc
675 Ali Baba Avenue,
Opa Locka, Florida, 33054
Website
Cost: Free

Experience the Art of Transformation
Now in its 13th year, The Art of Transformation (AOT) stands as a premier showcase of world-class art from across Africa and the African Diaspora. Set in the heart of historic Opa-locka, this vibrant cultural experience transforms two city blocks into an open-air museum of exhibitions, performances, and community celebration.

Immerse yourself in six dynamic exhibitions across five unique venues, featuring a full schedule of artist talks, panel discussions, live performances, and social gatherings that capture the spirit of innovation and unity in the Diaspora.
As an official Miami Art Week destination and affiliate event of Art Basel Miami Beach, AOT continues to spotlight the power of art to transform spaces, minds, and communities.

Wednesday, December 3

5 – 6 PM 
Unveiling of the Commissioned Work “African Diaspora Memory in Motion”
Location: Garden of Humanity, 757 Ali Baba Ave.

6 – 9 PM Grand Opening AOT ’25 (Main Reception)
Location: The ARC (Main Check-In), 675 Ali Baba Ave.
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9 – 12 PM Evening Lounge Experience
Location: Historic Opa-locka Train Station, 490 Ali Baba Ave.
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9 –11:45 PM  Live Jazz Performance from Simon Mogul
9 – 9:45 PM (Set 1)
10 – 10:45 PM (Set 2)
11 – 11:45 PM (Set 3)
Location: The Garden of Humanity, 757 Ali Baba Ave.

Thursday, December 4
12 – 1 PM Art at the Edge of Entanglement – Panel Discussion
Location: The ARC (Main Check-In), 675 Ali Baba Ave.
EVENTBRITE

6 – 9 PM
Jamaica On Our Minds: A Night For Recovery Benefitting the Missions of Captain Barrington Irving and Experience Aviation

9 – 11:45 PM Live Music at the Evening Lounge Experience
Location: Historic Opa-locka Train Station, 490 Ali Baba Ave.
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Friday, December 5
10 – 11 AM – Opa-locka Centennial Heritage Presentation
Location: Historic Opa-locka Train Station, 490 Ali Baba Ave.
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11 AM – 12 PM Flash Point: Issues in Black Women Photography
A Conversation with Carole Boyce-Davies and Angèle Etoundi Essamba
Location: The ARC (Main Check-In) , 675 Ali Baba Ave.
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6 – 10 PM Historic City Hall Opening
Loan Me Your Dreams: African and African Diaspora Art of the Ten North Collection
The Art of Carnaval: Not All Works of Art Hang on a Wall
Location: Opa-locka Historic City Hall, 777 Sharazad Blvd.

9 –11:45 PM  Live Jazz Performance from Simon Mogul
9 – 9:45 PM (Set 1)
10 – 10:45 PM (Set 2)
11 – 11:45 PM (Set 3)
Location: Opa-locka Historic City Hall, 777 Sharazad Blvd.
EVENTBRITE

Saturday, December 6

10 AM – 11:30 AM Art Basel Miami Beach VIP Program*
(Followed by a guided tour of Ten North Group exhibitions)
Location: The ARC , 675 Ali Baba Ave.
EVENTBRITE

The Frederick Douglass Annual Lecture Series (Professor Lisa Farrington)
Location: The ARC , 675 Ali Baba Ave.

12:30 – 2:30 PM Guided Walking Tour of Historic Opa-locka
Location: Historic Opa-locka Train Station, 490 Ali Baba Ave.
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Jamaica On Our Minds: A Night of Recovery Benefitting Experience Aviation 12/4/25

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Jamaica On Our Minds: A Night of Recovery Benefitting Experience Aviation
Thursday, 12/04/2025-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
The Arc
675 Ali Baba Avenue,
Opa Locka, Florida, 33054
Website
Cost: Free

Benefit event supporting Jamaica’s Hurricane Melissa recovery with Barrington Irving, raffles, a volunteer-run bar, and a silent art auction
Jamaica On Our Minds: A Night of Recovery Benefitting the Missions of Captain Barrington Irving and Experience Aviation

Thursday, December 4 • 6:00–9:00 PM

Join us for an inspiring evening in support of Captain Barrington Irving—the record-breaking aviator, educator, and founder of Experience Aviation, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth through STEM, aviation, and global engagement. This meaningful gathering will raise funds for Barrington’s upcoming Jamaican recovery missions following the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa.

An Evening with Purpose
This special fundraiser directly supports hurricane recovery efforts in Jamaica. Your participation will help Captain Irving and Experience Aviation deliver essential resources, provide relief to affected communities, and support long-term rebuilding efforts through hands-on missions and youth-focused initiatives.

Following the main event, guests are welcomed across the street to the Historic Opa-locka Train Station for an exclusive cigar and bourbon lounge exerperience.

What to Expect

Introduction of Experience Aviation – Hear firsthand about the mission, the recovery work ahead, and the impact your support will make.
Raffle Prizes – Featuring exclusive hotel packages and additional premium items donated by partners.
Community-Powered Bar – Enjoy beverages served by a volunteer bartender, with 100% of bar proceeds benefiting hurricane recovery efforts.
Silent Art Auction – Bid on four curated art pieces selected in partnership with Ten North Group with all auction proceeds going directly to Jamaica’s recovery.

Your presence helps fuel vital relief work and supports the resilience of communities working to rebuild after Hurricane Melissa. Come together for a night of purpose, connection, and commitment to making a meaningful difference.

This event is being presented in partnership with Ten North Group’s annual Art of Transformation, part of Miami Art Week.

Reflections, Forms, and Thoughts 11/29/25

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Reflections, Forms, and Thoughts
Saturday, 11/29/2025-, 07:00 pm-09:00 pm
CLAUG Creative Studio
9307 NE 2nd Ave,
Miami Shores, Florida, 33138
Website
Cost: Free

CLAUG Creative Studio is pleased to present Reflections, Forms, and Thoughts, a group exhibition opening on November 29 at 7:00 PM as part of Miami Art Week and the Art Basel Miami 2025 celebrations. Featuring works by Carlos Andrade, Migdalia Salazar, and Felix Ríos, the exhibition explores geometry, perception, and material transformation through mixed media practices rooted in contemporary abstraction.

Bonsai Bar Workshop at Magic 13 Brewing Co. 2/4/26

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Bonsai Bar Workshop at Magic 13 Brewing Co.
Wednesday, 02/04/2026-, 07:00 pm-09:00 pm
Magic 13 Brewing Co.
340 NE 61st St.,
Miami Lakes, Florida, 33137
Website
Cost: $85.00

Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree! Our Guarantee: These tiny trees are so hardy we guarantee you can keep yours alive, or we’ll replace it.

This workshop will be hosted at Magic 13 Brewing Co., Craft brewery in Miami “The Bright Side of 13”. We craft the best in-house beer in the heart of Miami, The Magic City.

An experience like no other in our taproom & beer garden with live music and more.

Under 21 policy: Please contact Magic 13 Brewing Co. for details regarding underage entry

For more about Bonsai Bar and what to expect at our classes, visit our website at: https://bonsaibar.com/products/magic-13-brewing-co

Bonsai Bar Workshop at Lost City Brewing 2/6/26

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Bonsai Bar Workshop at Lost City Brewing
Friday, 02/06/2026-, 07:00 pm-09:00 pm
Lost City Brewing
12207 NE 13th CT,
North Miami, Florida, 33161
Website
Cost: $85.00

Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree! Our Guarantee: These tiny trees are so hardy we guarantee you can keep yours alive, or we’ll replace it.

This workshop will be hosted at Lost City Brewing, situated in the vibrant Art & Entertainment District of North Miami, is a craft brewery driven by a passion for creating new and exciting flavors. Our 1,100 square foot taproom, open seven days a week, has a beautiful beer garden, a variety of food onsite, and 15 taps flowing with our own distinctive brews. Join the expedition at Lost City Brewing, where every sip tells a story, and every visit is an adventure.

Under 21 policy: Please contact Lost City Brewing for details regarding underage entry

For more about Bonsai Bar and what to expect at our classes, visit our website at: https://bonsaibar.com/products/lost-city-brewing

Botanical Printing Workshop with Kasiopya at The Goodtime Hotel 12/11/25

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Botanical Printing Workshop with Kasiopya at The Goodtime Hotel
Thursday, 12/11/2025-, 06:00 pm-07:00 pm
The Goodtime Hotel
601 Washington Ave.,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
RSVP / Register
Cost: 150

Join family- and women-owned slow fashion clothing line Kasiopya for a Botanical Printing Workshop on Thursday, December 11, from 6-7 p.m. at The Goodtime Hotel. Guests will enjoy a specially curated à la carte menu for purchase and a creative session where they will utilize locally grown and foraged plants to botanically print their own silk noil scarf or two silk charmeuse pocket squares. Guests will choose their botanical materials, learning about each plant’s unique properties, how to prepare and arrange them on the silk, and bundle wrap the item. The event will be held at The Restaurant at The Goodtime Hotel, which was inspired by the 1950s Riva wooden motorboat and the nostalgic charm of a retro Miami living room. The space features bleached wooden floors, turquoise grasscloth walls, fringed rattan furniture and scalloped bar stools. Tickets are $150, and discounted valet parking is available for $20. Tickets can be purchased at https://kasiopya.com/products/december-botanical-printing-workshop-at-the-goodtime-hotel

Lavazza’s Dolcevita Discotheque 12/5/25

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Lavazza’s Dolcevita Discotheque
Friday, 12/05/2025-, 11:30 am-01:30 pm
Luxury Living Miami
50 N.E. 39th Street, Design District,
Miami, Florida, 33137
Website
Cost: Free

Step into Lavazza’s take on the trending “café rave” with a morning discotheque celebrating music, culture, and coffee. Guests can enjoy specialty coffee recipes, light breakfast bites, and a vibrant, Italian-inspired atmosphere that brings the Dolcevita spirit to life through sound and flavor.

AmaZai Presents: Notte d’Arte at Elia 12/2/25

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AmaZai Presents: Notte d’Arte at Elia
Tuesday, 12/02/2025-, 07:00 pm-11:30 pm
Elia on the River
1440 NW North River Dr, Unit 195,
Miami, Florida, 33125
Website
Cost:

AmaZai Presents: Notte d’Arte at Elia with Bradley Theodore & Mawanas
River Landing parking garage, 2-hours complimentary
RSVP required
Join Elia on the River and AmaZai – the first açaí coffee brand in the U.S. – to kick off Art Basel week with a night where nothing is quite what it seems. Notte d’Arte brings together art, fashion, and unexpected moments. To celebrate, Elia will debut its signature cocktail & mocktail: AmaZaitini — an AmaZai espresso creation crafted exclusively for Notte d’Arte. Bold, smooth, and finished with AmaZai beans, celebrating the artistry, energy, and after-dark spirit of Art Basel week.

Expect an intimate Art Basel experience on the river, a live artistic moment from Bradley Theodore, a fashion activation by Mawanas, AmaZaitinis flowing throughout the night, VIP touches + media-friendly moments, a live DJ set as Elia’s signature Italian-coastal evening atmosphere comes alive.
7:00 PM — Doors open
7:30 PM — AmaZai sips begin Throughout the night

Lakou Hosts ‘Gobble & Groove’ Pre-Thanksgiving Party 11/26/25

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Lakou Hosts ‘Gobble & Groove’ Pre-Thanksgiving Party
Wednesday, 11/26/2025-, 08:00 pm-02:00 am
Lakou
207 NE 59th Street,
Miami, Florida, 33137
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

Lakou is hosting Gobble & Groove, a special pre-holiday night on Wednesday, November 26 starting at 8PM that brings together music, culture, and connection in Miami’s favorite shared-backyard setting. With sets by Tony Flow, Rara & Sombra, it’s the perfect way to ease into the holiday with great vibes and even better company.

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ABOUT LAKOU:
Lakou brings the beat to Little Haiti and stands as Miami’s cultural and community hub in the heart of Little Haiti. Inspired by the traditional Haitian concept of a lakou – a shared village yard – Lakou brings people together through food, art, music, wellness and culture. As a marketplace of ideas and a sanctuary of nostalgia, Lakou amplifies the rich heritage, energetic spirit and authentic community that define the culture. Rooted in the strength of the Mapou tree, Lakou is an open and friendly backyard where locals and visitors alike can relax, celebrate and feel at home. Lakou to You Too.

Bonsai Bar Workshop at Taco Rico Doral 12/6/25

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Bonsai Bar Workshop at Taco Rico Doral
Saturday, 12/06/2025-, 12:00 pm-02:00 pm
Taco Rico Doral
Taco Rico Doral 8688 NW 13th Terrace,
Doral, Florida, 33126
Website
Cost: $85.00

Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree! Our Guarantee: These tiny trees are so hardy we guarantee you can keep yours alive, or we’ll replace it.

This workshop will be hosted at Taco Rico Doral. In 1992, we opened our first location in Coral Gables and quickly became the go-to spot for University of Miami students. For 14 years, Taco Rico grew alongside the budding demand for Tex-Mex restaurants, forcing us to open a South Beach location in 2006, and then three more in Pinecrest (2008), Doral (2011), and Bird Road (2014). In 2015, we franchised our business and established our first franchisee-owned unit in the Kendall area, followed by Brickell and Cutler Bay!

Under 21 policy: Please contact Taco Rico Doral for details regarding underage entry

For more about Bonsai Bar and what to expect at our classes, visit our website at: https://bonsaibar.com/products/taco-rico-doral

Bonsai Bar Workshop at 107 Steak & Bar 12/18/25

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Bonsai Bar Workshop at 107 Steak & Bar
Thursday, 12/18/2025-, 07:00 pm-09:00 pm
107 Steak & Bar
3285 NW 107th Ave,
Doral, Florida, 33172
Website
Cost: $85.00

Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree! Our Guarantee: These tiny trees are so hardy we guarantee you can keep yours alive, or we’ll replace it.

This workshop will be hosted at 107 Steak & Bar. Embedded in the heart of Doral, inside the Element Miami Doral Hotel, 107 Steak and Bar is a steakhouse paradise that will delight all your senses. Take your culinary experience to the next level by combining high-quality ingredients, exclusive flavors, carefully prepared presentations and incredible cuisine in a unique and familiar environment.

Under 21 policy: Please contact 107 Steak & Bar for details regarding underage entry

For more about Bonsai Bar and what to expect at our classes, visit our website at: https://bonsaibar.com/products/107-steak-bar

History Fort Lauderdale’s 29th Annual History Makers Fundraiser Honoring The Florida Panthers 1/8/26

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History Fort Lauderdale’s 29th Annual History Makers Fundraiser Honoring The Florida Panthers
Thursday, 01/08/2026-, 05:30 pm-07:30 pm
War Memorial Auditorium
800 NE 8th St.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: $125 – $250 per person

History Fort Lauderdale’s 29th annual History Makers fundraiser presented by Alligator Ron & Ali Bergeron, Miles & Tara Forman and Murphy Family Charitable Trust will honor the Florida Panthers, on Thursday, January 8, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., at the newly revitalized War Memorial Auditorium. An exclusive VIP behind-the-scenes tour of the venue, a celebrity host and appearances from Florida Panthers alumni players will add to the memorable evening which recognizes individuals and companies who have made significant contributions to the growth of the City of Fort Lauderdale.

All guests to the event honoring South Florida’s back-to-back 2024 & 2025 Stanley Cup Champions will enjoy wine and spirits with culinary delights plus an opportunity to view Florida Panthers memorabilia and other collectibles from the exclusive Wayne Huizenga collection, which was donated to History Fort Lauderdale. WSVN 7 Sportscaster Donovan Campbell has been tapped as a guest host for the milestone celebration. The event will also be attended by former Florida Panthers team members Serge Payer and Peter J. Worrell who will meet guests and offer photo and autograph opportunities.

Thirty VIP ticketholders will have rare opportunity to join Keith Fine, vice president, programming and development for the Florida Panthers, for a personal behind-the-scenes tour of the historic War Memorial Auditorium and the cutting-edge Baptist Health IcePlex. This immersive experience offers a new lens into sports, infrastructure, and community impact. Fine will share insider stories of the venue’s transformation and its role in anchoring the Panthers’ community presence. Attendees will walk the same halls that have hosted legends and learn how this venue continues to shape the future of Florida sports. Guests will descend into the hidden world beneath the Baptist Health IcePlex — a marvel of sports engineering to witness the underground operations that keep two full-sized indoor ice rinks running flawlessly in the South Florida heat. The tour concludes with a glimpse into the sanctum of the Stanley Cup-winning Florida Panthers — their official locker room.

Since taking to the South Florida ice in 1993, the Florida Panthers have established an unmatched legacy of award-winning sportsmanship, economic development, corporate philanthropy and civic responsibility.

History Fort Lauderdale’s 29th annual History Makers is presented by Alligator Ron & Ali Bergeron, Miles & Tara Forman and Murphy Family Charitable Trust and is sponsored by Hudson Family Foundation, FPL, The Kelley Law Firm, Miller Construction Company, Waste Management, Denison Yachting, Hooper Construction, Inc., Wards Marine Electric, Pier Sixty-Six, Cathy & James Donnelly Charitable Fund, GPR | Goodman Public Relations, 41 North and SunSentinel Media Group.

Only 30 VIP tickets with the exclusive behind-the-scenes tours will be offered for $250. General tickets are $125 each and are available for purchase online at historyfortlauderdale.org. For sponsorships or more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit historyfortlauderdale.org.

Art & Design with Purpose at K’Alma Spa 12/2/25

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Art & Design with Purpose at K’Alma Spa
Tuesday, 12/02/2025-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
K'Alma Spa
1144 Ocean Dr.,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
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Cost: Free

Step into a transformational evening of art, intention, and healing before Art Basel begins. Michelle Applebaum.

This experiential evening offers a multisensory journey combining art, wellness, and sacred space. Guests will enjoy curated hors d’oeuvres, wellness elixirs, and spa touchpoints designed to activate the senses and restore inner calm.

Michelle Applebaum’s work infuses interiors with joy and meaning, aligning perfectly with K’Alma’s philosophy of ancestral rituals and spiritual self-care. Her pieces speak to inner clarity and emotional connection.

Special Offer: Purchase a $100 gift certificate and receive two bonus $50 gift cards (limited promotion).

Free with RSVP: reservations@kalmaspas.com

Public Domain:Miami 12/1/25

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Public Domain:Miami
Monday, 12/01/2025-12/07/2025, 12:00 pm-04:00 pm
Minibar
418 Meridian Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
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Cost: Free

Introducing PublicDomain:Miami, a project we’ve been quietly building and are finally ready to share.

From Banksy to Blek Le Rat, Damien Hirst to Eelus, Pure Evil to Tracey Emin & more, this exhibition brings together iconic names in street and contemporary art alongside Miami’s emerging voices… presenting original works and limited-edition authenticated pieces, all available for purchase.

For the duration of Miami Art Week, we’ll be transforming Minibar into a pop-up gallery, creating an immersive space to experience these works up close.

We’re hosting a full week of VIP gatherings, press and collector showings, and an opening party filled with special moments, interactive elements, and surprises we’ll be announcing soon.

The exhibition is open to the public, free to attend, and requires no ticket. This is more than a show… it’s a celebration of culture, community, and the artists shaping the streets and galleries of today.

We can’t wait to welcome you.

What’s In Your Container? 11/20/25

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What’s In Your Container?
Thursday, 04/17/2026-, 06:00 pm-07:00 pm
Monsignor William Barry Library, Institute of Immigration Studies Gallery at Barry University
11300 Northeast 2nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida, 33161
Website
Cost: Free

Experience DVCAI’s curatorial initiative, The Container Project
The Container Project, Opening Event, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Featured Performance at 7:00 pm

Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator, Inc. (DVCAI) invites audiences to experience its curatorial initiative, The Container Project, at DVCAI at Barry University. The exhibition includes a six-month run of activations and interactive works from November 20, 2025, to April 17, 2026.

Curated by DVCAI Founder, Curator Rosie Gordon-Wallace, based in Miami, and independent curator and creative wellness strategist Breeana Thorne, based in Los Angeles, the trans-coastal, transcontinental, and Caribbean diasporic project poses the question, “What’s in Your Container?”

TUAPUTI is an interactive art installation and performance by multidisciplinary and visual artist Asser Saint-Val, created in collaboration with conduit and intuitive movement practitioner Jessica Freites. The work explores the metaphysical theme of containment through the boundless force of inner magic, drawing on diasporic spiritual traditions and esoteric systems.

The Container Project’s activities take place at DVCAI at Barry University, located at the Monsignor William Barry Library, 11300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33161.
ABOUT DVCAI:

Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator, Inc. is a virtual artist space, dedicated to promoting, nurturing, and cultivating the vision and diverse creativity of emerging artists from the Caribbean and Latin American Diaspora, through experimentation, exhibitions, artists-in-residence programs, international cultural exchanges, and dialog in contemporary art. www.dvcai.org. DVCAI partners with organizations to enhance residency experiences in the Caribbean region, nationally, and internationally. For more information, please visit www.dvcai.org and follow our activities at https://www.instagram.com/dvcai/ https://twitter.com/DiasporaVibe.

DVCAI is generously supported by The Mellon Foundation, with support from the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor, and the Board of County Commissioners. DVCAI’s work is sponsored in part by the State of Florida Division of Arts and Culture, with support from The Ford Foundation, South Arts, ArtsHere, The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, CreArte, The Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation at The Miami Foundation, The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), Digital Library of the Caribbean (dLOC), Readytex Art Gallery, The Garner Foundation, The Hongs, National Performance Network (NPN), Alternate ROOTS, The Rhythm Foundation, and the Betsy Hotel.

Hotel Continental Presents: An Afternoon of Art with Danny O’Connor 12/3/25

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Hotel Continental Presents: An Afternoon of Art with Danny O’Connor
Wednesday, 12/03/2025-, 01:00 pm-05:00 pm
Hotel Continental
4000 Collins Ave,,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33140
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Cost: FREE

This Miami Art Week, Hotel Continental presents An Afternoon of Art with artist Danny O’Connor on Wednesday, December 3, featuring live poolside painting from 1–5 p.m. O’Connor’s vibrant piece The Summer of 1948, which hangs in the hotel lobby, will inspire the afternoon as he brings its nostalgic characters and retro vacation scenes to life, recreating select vignettes on a large canvas by the pool.
Guests will have the opportunity to watch these whimsical characters take shape in real time, with portraits created during the event available for purchase through Thursday, December 4. Visitors are encouraged to relax by the pool with chilled drinks and bites from Divebar while enjoying an easygoing afternoon of art, sunshine and classic Americana inspiration.

Museum of Graffiti Art Week Presented by Rust-O Will Begin December 3rd with a Complete Exhibition Overhaul that Includes a Solo Exhibition by Trailblazing Artist JonOne and the Return of its Interactive Patio Serving up Top Brand Activations 12/3/25, 12/4/25, 12/5/25

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Museum of Graffiti Art Week Presented by Rust-O Will Begin December 3rd with a Complete Exhibition Overhaul that Includes a Solo Exhibition by Trailblazing Artist JonOne and the Return of its Interactive Patio Serving up Top Brand Activations
Wednesday, 12/03/2025-12/05/2025, 12:00 pm-06:00 pm
Museum of Graffiti
276 NW 26th Street,
Miami, Florida, 33127
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Cost: $25

The Museum of Graffiti celebrates its 6th anniversary during Miami Art Week with Origins, a new semi‑permanent exhibition tracing the journey of graffiti from the streets and subways of New York City to its recognition as a global art form. Alongside Origins, internationally acclaimed artist JonOne debuts El Tiguere and works inside a new on‑site studio, with live painting on opening day. From December 3–5 the museum and outdoor patio are open 12 pm–6 pm with brand activations, demos, and music; the patio connects the Museum of Graffiti, the Art of Hip Hop, and the Private Gallery. Tickets for the full experience are $25. Schedule is subject to change; check the museum for updates.

Hollywood Art and Culture Center Arts Hub Grand Opening and FREE Arts Day 11/2/25

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Hollywood Art and Culture Center Arts Hub Grand Opening and FREE Arts Day
Sunday, 11/02/2025-, 12:00 pm-04:00 pm
Hollywood Art and Culture Center
1650 Harrison St.,
Hollywood, Florida, 33020
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Cost: Free

Hollywood Art and Culture Center, celebrating its 50th anniversary, will unveil the addition of the Hollywood Arts Hub to its historic Kagey Home main campus with a grand opening ribbon cutting set for noon on Sunday, November 2 – exactly 50 years from The Center’s opening in 1975 – with local dignitaries. The public is invited to attend the special event and enjoy complimentary tours, performances, artmaking and more in the new arts education wing.

The new Hollywood Arts Hub now holds the unique architectural distinction in Broward County of having adjoining, functional spaces built 101 years apart. It includes a 110-seat Arts Auditorium, the Create More Art Studio, a Digital Media Lab with multimedia studio classrooms, the outdoor Imagine Courtyard, a multi-purpose room for dance, drama, artist talks, film screenings, meeting space and more. This building will be a visual landmark in Downtown Hollywood drawing residents and visitors to The Center.

The distinctly dramatic and contemporary design by award winning architectural firm, Brooks + Scarpa merges with the existing two-story, historic 1924 Mediterranean Revival architecture of the Kagey Home, which houses The Center galleries and administrative offices.

Construction of the Arts Hub was funded by the City of Hollywood through dedicated funding from the 2019 General Obligation Bond that was approved by City voters in a special election. The Pirtle Construction team broke ground on April 30, 2024, and will meet the opening deadline as planned.

As part of the Arts Hub grand opening, residents and visitors can also view The Center’s current exhibitions: Dennis Scholl: A Day of Four Sunsets, Felice Grodin: Where do I go from here? and Brian Reedy: Gothic Pop Prints. These exhibits were made possible through support from the City of Hollywood, Broward County Cultural Division, Broward County Board of County Commissioners, Max Chira and Family, State of Florida Division of Arts and Culture, National Endowment for the Arts, Community Foundation Broward, David and Francie Horvitz Family Foundation, Josephine S. Leiser Foundation, Memorial Healthcare System, The Windhover Foundation & Quadracci Family, Kofsky Weinger, PA, and Helen Ingham Foundation.

For more information, please visit www.artandculturecenter.org.

Bonsai Bar Workshop at Bay 13 Brewery & Kitchen 11/16/25

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Bonsai Bar Workshop at Bay 13 Brewery & Kitchen
Sunday, 11/16/2025-, 12:00 pm-02:00 pm
Bay 13 Brewery & Kitchen
65 Alhambra Plaza,
Coral Gables, Florida, 33134
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Cost: $85

Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree! Our Guarantee: These tiny trees are so hardy we guarantee you can keep yours alive, or we’ll replace it.

This workshop will be hosted at Bay 13 Brewery & Kitchen that was conceived by two recovering accountants turned hospitality entrepreneurs, aimed at showcasing Melbournian hospitality. Bay 13 is focused on a deliberate and comfortable environment serving quality beer, and quality food with friendly, professional service in a relaxed atmosphere. With the addition of a very deliberate, high-quality, and beer-focused menu, we are aiming to bring something truly unique to the South Florida beer market.

Under 21 policy: Please contact Bay 13 Brewery & Kitchen for details regarding underage entry

For more about Bonsai Bar and what to expect at our classes, visit our website at: http://bonsaibar.com/products/bay-13-brewery-kitchen

Hollywood Art and Culture Center’s “The Art of Drag” Fundraiser at Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale 11/20/25

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Hollywood Art and Culture Center’s “The Art of Drag” Fundraiser at Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale
Thursday, 11/20/2025-, 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale
1421 East Oakland Park Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33334
Website
Cost: $100 for general admission; $1,000 VIP Booth, $1,500 VIP Table

An evening of glamour and entertainment awaits as the Hollywood Art and Culture Center presents “The Art of Drag” fundraiser on Thursday, November 20, at 7 p.m., at Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale (1421 E. Oakland Park Blvd.). Guests will enjoy dazzling performances by the Aquanettes alongside celebrity guest performers John Mabry, Dey Gonzales Lopez and Erick Eldridge, with proceeds benefiting the Center’s mission to inspire and elevate the arts in South Florida.

This year’s event will highlight performances by the Aquanettes, joined by celebrity guests Dey Gonzales Lopez, founder of The FIT Gallery and Erick Eldridge, director of special events at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood and board member of The Center. The evening will also welcome back crowd favorite John Mabry, community arts advocate and board secretary, who will take the stage for his sixth consecutive appearance at this fundraiser.

Guests will also have the chance to participate in a raffle and silent auction featuring exclusive items and experiences. Highlights include a Hard Rock Spa Basket, Wine & Dine package with dinner for two at a Hard Rock fine dining restaurant, and the ultimate Bora Bora Cabana Experience for up to 10 guests at the Guitar Hotel pool, valued at more than $2,500.

Proceeds from the “The Art of Drag” will directly benefit the Hollywood Art and Culture Center’s programs, which include contemporary gallery exhibitions, live stage performances, and enriching educational initiatives for children and adults. The Center remains committed to fostering creativity, innovation, and artistic collaboration throughout the South Florida community.

Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale will provide the perfect backdrop for this vibrant evening, with a three-course dinner and show included in the ticket price. Tickets are limited, with general admission priced at $100, which includes an entrée, dessert, and a complimentary beverage (choice of cocktail, wine, or domestic beer). For those seeking a more exclusive experience, VIP Booths are available for $1,000 or VIP Tables for $1,500. Sponsorship opportunities are also available, with tiers including Diva Sponsor for $2,500, Champagne Sponsor for $5,000, and Presenting Sponsor for $10,000.

To purchase tickets, visit bit.ly/artofdrag2025.

Alma de Guerrero 10/10/25 – 11/7/25

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Alma de Guerrero
Friday, 10/24/2025-11/07/2025, 06:00 pm-10:00 pm
Pedrido Arte Gallery
290 Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables, Florida, 33134
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Cost: 0

Alma de Guerrero or Soul of a Warrior is a solo exhibition presenting artwork by Miami sculptor Mario Almaguer, (Cuba, 1955). Pedrido Arte Gallery, Coral Gables newest art gallery, is proud to showcase a collection of works by the masterful and talented Mario Almaguer. Displaying various handcrafted steel sculptures along with many drawings and paintings by the artist, we display a part of art history, specifically for latin american artwork of our day and age, that should be recognized. Showing off his organic structures and his own imaginative architecture inspired in his Cuban culture, the nature around us, and the sensuality of life itself we explore the soul of the warrior, Mario Almaguer at our contemporary art gallery. Visit us today!

POOLHAUS at The Goodtime Hotel 10/19/25

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POOLHAUS at The Goodtime Hotel
Sunday, 10/19/2025-, 12:00 pm-03:00 pm
The Goodtime Hotel
601 Washington Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
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Cost: 54

The Goodtime Hotel, Miami Beach, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, presents POOLHAUS on Sunday, October 19 from noon to 3 p.m. This immersive poolside fashion show presentation takes place at the hotel’s centerpiece is The Pool at The Goodtime Hotel, a 30,000-square-foot, high-energy pool club. Alongside the show, high-end designers will host poolside pop-ups, allowing guests to purchase their favorite looks from the show. Featured displays from brands include LAURENELLE, I Love You The Symbol, Pink Melon Swimwear and Dollcetti. Alongside the fashion festivities, guests can take in the scene while enjoying the hotel’s signature weekend pool parties hosted by top DJs, such as @dysomnia. Tickets can be purchased HERE.

Art Talk: Woody De Othello in Conversation with Jennifer Inacio 11/13/25

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Art Talk: Woody De Othello in Conversation with Jennifer Inacio
Thursday, 11/13/2025-, 07:30 pm-09:30 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida, 33132-1758
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Cost: Admission is $18 for adults and free for members.

Celebrate the opening of “Woody De Othello: coming forth by day” with an evening of art, conversation, and music. Hear from artist Woody De Othello and exhibition curator Jennifer Inacio as they discuss the ideas behind his work. After the talk, head to the waterfront terrace for an electrifying performance by Miami’s own Paperwater. The night continues with the third edition of PAMMSonic, bringing the beats to the bay from 9–11pm.

Free with museum admission. Admission is $18 for adults and free for members. Space is limited, and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Opening Reception for Florida Boys by Josh Aronson 10/18/25

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Opening Reception for Florida Boys by Josh Aronson
Saturday, 10/18/2025-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
Baker–Hall
1294 NW 29th St,
Miami, Florida, 33142
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Cost: Free

Join us for the opening reception of Florida Boys, a new exhibition by Miami-based artist Josh Aronson, on Saturday, October 18 from 6–9pm at Baker–Hall. The show presents Aronson’s latest photographs exploring youth, masculinity, and belonging in the Southern landscape.

Meet Author Joe Williams at History Fort Lauderdale’s “Florida Scribes & Stories” 10/14/25

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Meet Author Joe Williams at History Fort Lauderdale’s “Florida Scribes & Stories”
Tuesday, 10/14/2025-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW Second Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: Free

History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will present a free book signing and meet & greet with Joe Williams, author of Unearthed. He will be available to meet guests and autograph copies of his book on Tuesday, October 14, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

His appearance, part of History Fort Lauderdale’s “Florida Scribes & Stories,” also coincides with the grand opening of the new exhibit, “The Growth and History of the Broward County Sheriff’s Office.” This engaging exhibition takes a closer look at the department’s progress over the years, from 1915 to the present, while also highlighting the sometimes-scandalous history that has shaped its story. The exhibit features images and narratives from the department’s origins to the prohibition era, organized crime, gambling and outlaws, to mid-century racial tensions and finally, the expansion, modernization, and professionalism of today. Williams is also a major contributor of artifacts and photographs to the new exhibit.

Unearthed captures the dark history of Broward County in the 1940s. A tough-as-nails sheriff who did things his way. The New York mobster Meyer Lansky who profited from his friendship with the sheriff’s department. It is a story of a young cop hired to enforce the Florida gambling laws, ultimately leading to his untimely death. A 75-year-old story of his tragic death from a car accident … or was it?

Drinks and light bites will be provided. Guests may RSVP to bit.ly/FloridaScribesWilliams2025.

History Fort Lauderdale is proud to host a variety of engaging multicultural experiences, year-round. It seeks to bring awareness to the community through both traveling exhibits and multiple permanent exhibits including “Women Trailblazers,” “Roots of Resilience: The Journey of Black Broward,” “Fort Lauderdale – the Early Years,” “Fashion & Musical Theatre,” “From Dugouts to Dream Yachts: the story of boatbuilding along the New River,” Seminole Arts & Culture,” “New River Archaeology,” and “Take PRIDE, a retrospective on LGBTQ life in South Florida.” The nonprofit museum also hosts an artists’ collective collaborative space.

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory, on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FTLHistory. Subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/user/FTLhistory.

Third Thursday | TheNightclub 12/18/25

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Third Thursday | TheNightclub
Thursday, 12/18/2025-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
The Bass Museum of Art
2100 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
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Cost: Free

Complimentary admission with RSVP. Limited seated based on first-come, first-served.

TheNightclub opens at The Bass for a site-specific installation of ephemeral experimentation where art and community converge. Led by Angela Valella, the evening will blur the lines between artist, curator, and audience. For one night only, experience the nomadic platform and become part of the living cultural archive shaped by participation and transformation.

To learn more about TheNightclub, visit https://www.thenightclub.info/
To learn more about Third Thursdays, visit https://thebass.org/third-thursdays/

CityPlace Doral’s Fourth Annual Day of The Dead “Día de los Muertos” Celebration 11/1/25

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CityPlace Doral’s Fourth Annual Day of The Dead “Día de los Muertos” Celebration on November 1
Saturday, 11/01/2025-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
CityPlace Doral
8300 NW 36th Street,
Doral, Florida, 33166
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Cost: Free

Marigolds, music and memories! The community is invited to CityPlace Doral’s Fourth Annual Day of the Dead “Día de los Muertos” Celebration. Dia de los Muertos is believed to be the one day of the year that the souls of past ancestors reunite with the living.

Starting Monday, Oct. 20, CityPlace Doral will be vibrantly decorated with colorful Dia de Los Muertos-themed décor through Nov. 3, recognizing this culturally rich Latin American tradition. The installation will culminate with a free community event on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 6 to 9 p.m.

Designed by Alorè Event Firm’s Creative Director Anna Noriega, CityPlace Doral will come alive with vibrant colors, beautiful floral installations and unique photo opportunities that will blend the traditional Día de los Muertos decorations, including Papel picado, wooden calaveras (sugar skulls), agave pottery and Marigolds. Deeply rooted in tradition, the decorations and colors hold rich cultural significance and pay homage to ancient heritage.

Upon entering the Center, guests will be welcomed by draping Papel picado and sugar skulls throughout the boulevard and Fountain Plaza. An oversized Papel picado bench will be used as a backdrop for photo opportunities.

The main Day of the Dead event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 6 to 9 p.m. Guests will celebrate life with a center-wide processional with performances by folkloric dancers, stilt walkers, mariachis and oversized calavera and Catrina puppets by RECERA. The Baila Conmigo Kids Dance School will host a special youth performance. Families can enjoy complimentary face painting, food sampling from CityPlace Doral’s restaurants and more. Guests can also shop and strollthe “El Mercado” night market, a marketplace for people and their pets. The event will be emceed by Comedian Rafael Leidenz, who will pay a special tribute with an impersonation of Mexican singer Juan Gabriel.

Guests and pets are encouraged to dress in the Day of the Dead theme.

Throughout the installation, visitors are encouraged to take festive photos or snap a selfie and tag @CityPlaceDoral for a chance to be featured on the Center’s social media.

23rd Annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival 11/9/25

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23rd Annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival
Sunday, 11/09/2025-, 01:00 pm-10:00 am
Miramar Regional Park
16801 Miramar Parkway,
Miramar, Florida, 33027
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Cost: $45-175

Presented by Public and VP Records, the 23rd Annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival is the largest Caribbean food festival in the U.S., happening on Sun., Nov. 9, from 1 to 10 p.m., at Miramar Regional Park located at 16801 Miramar Pkwy, Miramar, FL 33027. Guests will enjoy culinary delights from top Jamaican and Caribbean chefs and food vendors showcasing authentic jerk cuisine and innovative twists on a variety of cuisine from the West Indies. The festival will feature live gospel, reggae, dancehall performances, celebrity chiefs, Caribbean cultural presentations, and an authentic marketing place with exciting merchandise and arts and crafts. For tickets, visit https://caribtix.com/?eid=168121.

23rd Annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival 11/9/25

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23rd Annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival
Sunday, 11/09/2025-, 01:00 pm-10:00 pm
Miramar Regional Park
16801 Miramar Parkway,
Miramar, Florida, 33027
Website
Cost: $45-175

Presented by Publix and VP Records, the 23rd Annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival is the largest Caribbean food festival in the U.S., happening on Sun., Nov. 9, from 1 to 10 p.m., at Miramar Regional Park located at 16801 Miramar Pkwy, Miramar, FL 33027. Guests will enjoy culinary delights from top Jamaican and Caribbean chefs and food vendors showcasing authentic jerk cuisine and innovative twists on a variety of cuisine from the West Indies. The festival will feature live gospel, reggae, dancehall performances, celebrity chefs, Caribbean cultural presentations, and an authentic vendor marketplace with exciting merchandise and arts and crafts.

Hollywood Art and Culture Center Presents One Exhibition, Three Artists – Dennis Scholl, Felice Grodin and Brian Reedy 10/18/25 – 1/4/26

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Hollywood Art and Culture Center Presents One Exhibition, Three Artists – Dennis Scholl, Felice Grodin and Brian Reedy
Saturday, 10/18/2025-01/04/2026, 10:00 am-05:00 pm
Hollywood Art and Culture Center
1650 Harrison St.,
Hollywood, Florida, 33020
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Cost: $10 – general admission; $5 – Seniors 65 +, Students 13 -17, Free for Hollywood Art and Culture Center members, children under 12, active US military personnel families and teachers

Hollywood Art and Culture Center, celebrating its 50th anniversary, will feature three new art exhibitions for the fall/winter season. Dennis Scholl: A Day of Four Sunsets and Felice Grodin: Where Do I Go From Here? will be on display from Saturday, October 18, through Sunday, January 4, and Brian Reedy: Gothic Pop Prints will be on display from October 18 through November 2 in the main gallery space. An opening reception will take place on October 18 beginning at 6 p.m.

A Day of Four Sunsets presents a new body of work by Miami-based artist Dennis Scholl, exploring the poetics of space exploration through assemblages of NASA memorabilia. The exhibition takes its title from astronaut John Glenn’s experience of witnessing four sunsets as he orbited Earth in 1962, evoking themes of time, memory, and the sublime vastness of the cosmos. Scholl’s work, rooted in the language of historical artifacts and collective memory, arranges space exploration ephemera into compositions structured by the dodecagon — a recurring motif in his practice that represents cyclical time and cosmic order. Over the past decade, he has meticulously gathered NASA-related materials, including mission patches, declassified documents, photographs, and newspaper clippings, integrating them into intricate assemblages that reframe our understanding of humanity’s relationship with the unknown. Scholl’s work gives us an insight into his keen collector’s eye and his skill at design and storytelling. In Untitled (Viking Orbiter II), photographs of Mars captured using surface imaging are arranged in thoughtful compositions. Visitors will find themselves viewing a piece of history transported back to 1969 with the work Untitled (Man on Moon). This exhibition contains more than 14 works of art that immerse the viewer into the history and collective memory of outer space, the universe, and astronauts. From real space food to sculptures created using space gloves, to viewfinders with images of the universe, this exhibition will fascinate science, history and modern art enthusiasts alike.

Felice Grodin’s architectural training informs her drawings, intricately weaving together elements of imagination, the future, and the past. Where Do I Go From Here? features more than 10 new works, some of which were created during Grodin’s time as a Center 2025 Spring Artist in Residence. With meticulous care and references to ancient civilizations, Grodin renders lines into complex arrangements of circles and curves, creating dynamic three-dimensional forms and exploring the concept of mental boundaries. Her art transports viewers to a psychological realm reminiscent of maps, cities, landscapes, and speculative future worlds. These ink drawings on mylar can sometimes rely on chance, or automatism, liberating not only the creative process, but inviting viewers into the surreal.

Gothic Pop Prints by Miami artist Brian Reedy features more than 10 custom linoleum block prints. The Center commissioned Reedy to create a work about Lizzie Borden inspired by Lizzie the Musical, which will be performed Oct. 18 – Nov. 1 at the Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center. In addition to the Lizzie Borden print, the exhibition features the macabre and spooky iconography of hauntings, oddities, and the afterlife in an expressionist and graphic style. Reedy’s woodblock prints combine his eye for graphic design, the skill of European medieval woodcuts and Japanese woodblock prints into modern pop culture masterpieces. Reedy creates modern works of art using the painstaking process of block printing, the craft of hand carving wood blocks to transfer ink to paper. Brian’s expertise in this art form has provided a unique combination of traditional print making with pop-culture iconography and themes.

A guided tour of the exhibition will take place on Thursday, December 4, at 7 p.m. An artist talk will take place on Saturday, December 13, at 1 p.m. On Saturdays, November 15 and December 20, at 6 p.m., a free curator tour/Downtown Hollywood Art Walk will be conducted.

These exhibits were made possible through support from the City of Hollywood, Broward County Cultural Division, Broward County Board of County Commissioners, Max Chira and Family, State of Florida Division of Arts and Culture, National Endowment for the Arts, Community Foundation Broward, David and Francie Horvitz Family Foundation, Josephine S. Leiser Foundation, Memorial Healthcare System, The Windhover Foundation & Quadracci Family, Kofsky Weinger, PA, and Helen Ingham Foundation.

For more information, please visit www.artandculturecenter.org.

Hollywood Art and Culture Center Presents Free Arts Day 10/19/25

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Hollywood Art and Culture Center Presents Free Arts Day
Sunday, 10/19/2025-, 12:00 pm-04:00 pm
Hollywood Art and Culture Center
1650 Harrison St.,
Hollywood, Florida, 33020
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Cost: Free

Enjoy free admission at Hollywood Art and Culture Center and explore different mediums through drop-in art making activities designed to appeal to all ages.

On Sunday, October 19, learn print making with Miami artist Brian Reedy. Reedy creates modern works of art using the painstaking process of block printing, the craft of hand carving wood blocks to transfer ink to paper.

His Gothic Pop Prints will be on exhibit through Nov. 2 and features more than 10 custom linoleum block prints. The Center commissioned Reedy to create a work about Lizzie Borden inspired by Lizzie the Musical, which will be performed Oct. 18 – Nov. 1 at the Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center. In addition to the Lizzie Borden print, the exhibition features the macabre and spooky iconography of hauntings, oddities, and the afterlife in an expressionist and graphic style. Reedy’s woodblock prints combine his eye for graphic design, the skill of European medieval woodcuts and Japanese woodblock prints into modern pop culture masterpieces.

Also, on display for complimentary viewing in the main gallery space are Dennis Scholl: A Day of Four Sunsets and Felice Grodin: Where Do I Go From Here?

A Day of Four Sunsets presents a new body of work by Miami-based artist Dennis Scholl, exploring the poetics of space exploration through assemblages of NASA memorabilia. The exhibition takes its title from astronaut John Glenn’s experience of witnessing four sunsets as he orbited Earth in 1962, evoking themes of time, memory, and the sublime vastness of the cosmos.

Felice Grodin’s architectural training informs her drawings, intricately weaving together elements of imagination, the future, and the past. Where Do I Go From Here? features more than 10 new works, some of which were created during Grodin’s time as a Center 2025 Spring Artist in Residence. With meticulous care and references to ancient civilizations, Grodin renders lines into complex arrangements of circles and curves, creating dynamic three-dimensional forms and exploring the concept of mental boundaries. Her art transports viewers to a psychological realm reminiscent of maps, cities, landscapes, and speculative future worlds.

These exhibits were made possible through support from the City of Hollywood, Broward County Cultural Division, Broward County Board of County Commissioners, Max Chira and Family, State of Florida Division of Arts and Culture, National Endowment for the Arts, Community Foundation Broward, David and Francie Horvitz Family Foundation, Josephine S. Leiser Foundation, Memorial Healthcare System, The Windhover Foundation & Quadracci Family, Kofsky Weinger, PA, and Helen Ingham Foundation.

For more information, please visit www.artandculturecenter.org.

Hispanic Heritage Month Dance Class at Bayside Marketplace 10/9/25

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Hispanic Heritage Month Dance Class at Bayside Marketplace
Thursday, 10/09/2025-, 04:00 pm-06:00 pm
Bayside Marketplace
401 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida, 33132
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Cost: Free

Join Bayside Marketplace on Wednesday, October 9th, from 4 PM to 6 PM for a lively celebration in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month! The Salsa Kings will bring their signature energy with dynamic improv dancing and fun instruction that will get everyone moving and smiling. This event is free and open to the public, making it the perfect way to experience the joy of music and dance while coming together as a community to honor this vibrant cultural tradition.

MAD Arts Presents The Junk Machine by ClownVamp 10/2/25

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MAD Arts Presents The Junk Machine by ClownVamp
Thursday, 10/02/2025-12/07/2025, 11:00 am-10:00 pm
MAD Arts
481 S Federal Hwy,
Dania Beach, Florida, 33004
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MAD Arts, a museum, community hub and laboratory for art and technology, is proud to present The Junk Machine by conceptual artist ClownVamp.

The gallery will host a public opening reception on Saturday, October 4, from 6-10 p.m., kicking off the exhibition, which will be on view through December 7, 2025.

At the center of ClownVamp’s installation is a bright pink robot that generates endless, AI-produced “junk mail” at the push of a button. Using a local AI model on an embedded NVIDIA Jetson computer, it prints surreal, gluttony-inspired images on 6×6 inch paper with no Wi-Fi or cloud, producing a continuous flood of algorithmic output.

The Junk Machine playfully and provocatively explores the promises and perils of artificial intelligence. As ClownVamp notes, “It can create beauty, humor, and engaging interactions, but it can also be industrialized into a mechanism for proliferation of past biases, capitalist imagery, and visual noise.” The exhibition invites viewers to confront how experimental AI tools are being transformed into engines of mass production, offering an experience that is both playful and unsettling.

MAD Arts Presents Regenerative Symphony and QUANTUM LENS by Studio Above&Below 10/18/25

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MAD Arts Presents Regenerative Symphony and QUANTUM LENS by Studio Above&Below
Saturday, 10/18/2025-03/29/2026, 11:00 am-10:00 pm
MAD Arts
481 S Federal Hwy,
Dania Beach, Florida, 33004
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MAD Arts, a museum, community hub and laboratory for art and technology, is proud to present Regenerative Symphony and QUANTUM LENS by Studio Above&Below.

The gallery will host a public opening reception on Saturday, October 18, from 6-9 p.m., launching the exhibitions, which runs through March 29, 2026.

Founded in 2018 by Daria Jelonek and Perry-James Sugden, Studio Above&Below is known for data-driven, mixed-reality installations revealing hidden systems in nature and society.

Regenerative Symphony envisions a future reliant on recycling critical minerals. AI and generative audio-visual patterns create an immersive symphony of reuse, highlighting interdependence among electronics, renewable energy, and transportation.

QUANTUM LENS explores quantum technologies in three chapters: entanglement, probability, and tunneling. Created with leading UK quantum scientists, it combines virtual sculptures, immersive film, sound design, and CGI to reveal phenomena invisible to the naked eye.

Together, the works merge technology, ecology, and storytelling, offering a thought-provoking journey at the intersection of art, AI, and sustainability.

MAD Arts Presents Rose Tinted by RUTAMFI 9/18/25

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MAD Arts Presents Rose Tinted by RUTAMFI
Saturday, 09/27/2025-03/01/2026, 11:00 am-10:00 pm
MAD Arts
481 S Federal Hwy,
Dania Beach, Florida, 33004
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MAD Arts, a museum, community hub and laboratory for art and technology, is proud to present Rose Tinted by RUTAMFI. The exhibition is on view through March 2026.

Rose Tinted is an immersive installation exploring the haunting allure of “nostalgia for a life not lived.” Drawing on the visual language of Slice of Life anime and Moe culture, RUTAMFI blurs the line between memory and media, inviting audiences to question whether the moments they long for are authentically their own or shaped by fantasy, desire, and cultural archetypes.

Born in Queens and raised in Forest Park, Georgia, RUTAMFI blends watercolor and digital media across character design, public art, and large-scale installations. Her practice centers underrepresented characters, often Black and female, engaging with themes of bias, mental health, and generational trauma. Rose Tinted continues her work in shaping Miami’s artistic landscape, crafting worlds that are playful, melancholic, and self-aware.

Locust Late @ The DiLL ft. Fabiola Larios + performance by SOMA 9/25/25

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Locust Late @ The DiLL ft. Fabiola Larios + performance by SOMA
Thursday, 09/25/2025-, 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
Locust Projects
820 NE 140 Street,
North Miami, Florida, 33161
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Cost: Free

Locust Late @ The DiLL returns to Locust Projects on Thursday, September 25, with a free workshop by tech-centered artist Fabiola Larios on building your online identity using SEO, followed by AMOS, a performance by art collective SOMA. Free and open to the public. Workshop at 7pm, performance at 9pm. Complimentary pizza and drinks (21+) courtesy of The Tank Brewing Co, The DiLL’s official beer partner for the 2025–26 Season.

Workshop: Fabiola Larios: Who Are You Online?
Build your digital identity: SEO Toolkit for Artists + Cybersecurity Tips

Tech-centered artist and current Bakehouse Art Complex resident Fabiola Larios leads this practical, hands-on workshop designed to help artists take control of their digital selves. Participants will walk through a series of guided prompts to define their artistic identity, identify useful SEO keywords, and outline a strategy for a more discoverable, personalized online presence. The session also includes critical tips for scam detection and cybersecurity, empowering artists to better protect their data, image, and work. Larios draws from her research and teaching across Latin America and the U.S. to make digital tools accessible and usable in an age of algorithmic mutability.

Performance: SOMA: AMOS
Improvisational performance exploring voice, bass, and ritual endurance

Linger late for a performance by SOMA, a Miami-based collective working at the intersection of sound, movement, and endurance. Titled AMOS, the performance unfolds as an improvised ritual featuring upright bass, looped vocals, and handmade percussion. Juxtaposing moments of swelling tension against unnerving calm, SOMA constructs a space where the body becomes both instrument and site of critical exploration, drawing the audience into an enduring struggle between rupture and release.

This program is free and open to the public, and is presented as part of the Knight Foundation Digital Innovation Lounge + LAB at Locust Projects.

Artist Talk: Good Times, Buenos Tiempos, Bon Moman: on outlaw culture ft. william cordova, Dr. Terri Francis, and curator Aldeide Delgado 10/11/25

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Artist Talk: Good Times, Buenos Tiempos, Bon Moman: on outlaw culture ft. william cordova, Dr. Terri Francis, and curator Aldeide Delgado
Saturday, 10/11/2025-, 03:00 pm-05:00 pm
Locust Projects
Locust Projects, 297 NE 67th St,
Miami, Florida, 33139
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Cost: Free

Presented in conjunction with the exhibition algo•ritmos (2 tienes santo pero no eres babalao) by william cordova, on view at Locust Projects, this panel discussion brings together scholar Dr. Terri Francis and curator Aldeide Delgado for a conversation on representations of resistance, identity, and self-definition in 20th-century television and film. Taking iconic shows like Good Times and ¿Qué Pasa, USA? as points of departure, the panel explores how popular media constructs and contests dominant narratives of race, class, and cultural belonging. The discussion expands into the visual arts, reflecting on how these cultural frameworks continue to shape artistic cultural production and community histories.

Terri Francis is an internationally recognized author, curator, and professor. Since moving to Miami in 2021, Dr. Francis has moderated conversations on independent film, literature, and the visual arts at Coral Gables Art Cinema, [NAME] Publications, Books and Books, the Miami Film Festival, the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami, Third Horizon Film Festival, and the Pérez Art Museum Miami. She is a 2022 Andy Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grantee, and her work can be found in Another Gaze, SEEN, and Lithub, Film History, Black Camera, and Film Quarterly.

Delgado is a recent recipient of a 2019 Knight Arts Challenge, 2018 School of Art Criticism Fellowship, and a 2017 Research and Production of Critic Essay Fellowship. She is the author of the online archive Catalog of Cuban Women Photographers, as well as the namesake ongoing book. Publications, where she has contributed, include Cuban Art News, Artishock, Terremoto, C&America Latina, Arcadia, as well as diverse independent art blogs. She writes for Artishock, Terremoto, ArtNexus, and C&America Latina. She is an active member of PAMM’s International Women’s Committee, IKT International Association of Curators of Contemporary Art, US Latinx Art Forum and Art Table.

Vizcaya Late: Photo Book Speed Date 9/24/25

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Vizcaya Late: Photo Book Speed Date
Wednesday, 09/24/2025-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
3251 S Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida, 33129
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Cost: $15

Step into the moonlit magic of Vizcaya Late—your midweek escape into creativity, music, and new perspectives. The highlight of the evening? “Photo Book Speed Date,” a playful, artist-led experience by Miami-based photographer Josh Aronson.

Designed to foster connection through a shared love of photography and art books, this activity mimics traditional speed dating—minus the romance. Bring a favorite photo or art book and share selected pages in quick, timed rounds, sparking brief but meaningful conversations inspired by images, stories, and personal reflections.

Whether you’re an art lover, a nature seeker, or just in need of a vibe shift, this night is designed to spark joy, insight, and connection.

HOW – The Magic Show LIVE in MIAMI 10/24/25

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HOW – The Magic Show LIVE in MIAMI
Friday, 10/24/2025-, 04:00 pm-09:30 pm
Manuel Artime Theater
900 Southwest 1st Street,
Miami, Florida, 33130
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Cost: General Admission: $ 49.00

Get ready for a spectacular showcase of wonder and mystery.

For one night only Magic meets Broadway with World Champions of Magic and award-winning magicians from around the globe, featuring:

  • Boris Wild from France (FISM world winner, Penn and Teller Fooler)
  • Javier Botia from Spain (FISM world winner, Penn and Teller Fooler)
  • Shotty Ice from Germany (3x German champion, social media sensation)
  • Kalina from Poland (Guinness World Record holder for Quick Change)
  • Calista from Australia (FISM world winner)
  • The ARK from the USA (innovator in modern magic)

We’re excited to put on an immersive modern experience where you become part of the magic! In this 2-hour show you will witness the extraordinary unfold before your eyes and you’ll be encouraged to step beyond the limits of your imagination. This is sure to be an unforgettable evening promising a show for everyone to enjoy.

1st show: From 4:00PM to 6:00PM
2nd show: From 7:30PM to 9:30PM

Category: Arts | Performing Arts | Theatre

Date and Time: Friday October 24, 2025 at 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm

Venue details: Manuel Artime Theater, 900 Southwest 1st Street, Miami, Florida, 33130, United States

PAMMSonic with DJ Gia Fu 9/25/25

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PAMMSonic with DJ Gia Fu
Thursday, 09/25/2025-, 05:00 pm-09:00 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida, 33132-1758
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Cost: This music series is free with RSVP. Tickets are only required for museum gallery access.

Kick off the PAMMSonic DJ series with Gia Fu, Hong Kong DJ, music producer, and cultural researcher, known for her deep-rooted work in Afro-Latin music, particularly Salsa and its associated rhythms. In celebration of Latin and Hispanic Heritage Month, she will take over the turntables with rhythms that celebrate the sonic diversity found across the Caribbean and Latin America. 

PAMMSonic with DJ Walshy Fire 9/25/25

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PAMMSonic with DJ Walshy Fire
Thursday, 10/23/2025-, 05:00 pm-09:00 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida, 33132-1758
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Cost: This music series is free with RSVP. Tickets are only required for museum gallery access.

Get ready for a night where music, art, and culture collide! The PAMMSonic fall DJ series turns up the heat with Jamaican sounds brought to you by internationally recognized DJ Walshy Fire. After an inspiring program with photography legend Lee Jaffe—featuring the launch of his book “Hit Me with Music” about his time documenting life with Bob Marley and the Wailers—the museum comes alive with a night of reggae, dancehall, and Afro-diasporic beats. Feel the energy as DJ Walshy Fire spins tracks that capture the roots of reggae and beyond.

PAMMSonic with Paperwater 11/13/25

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PAMMSonic with Paperwater
Thursday, 11/13/2025-, 09:00 pm-11:30 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida, 33132-1758
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Cost: This music series is free with RSVP. Tickets are only required for museum gallery access.

Dive into an evening of art and sound with the PAMMSonic fall DJ series! In celebration of the opening of Woody De Othello: coming forth by day, Paperwater curates a thoughtful and inspiring selection of global beats—blending genres, pushing sonic boundaries, and creating a vibe that’s all about movement and connection.

Hispanic Heritage Month at The Falls Mall 9/20/25

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Hispanic Heritage Month at The Falls Mall
Saturday, 09/20/2025-, 09:00 am-12:00 pm
The Falls Mall, Center Courtyard in front of Lululemon
8888 SW 136 St,
Miami, Florida, 33176
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Cost: Free

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a family-friendly gathering hosted by Life Time Miami at the Falls and The Falls Mall. This community event is packed with engaging activities that offer something for everyone – lively music and domino tables to set the scene, a cultural crafts station for the kids and a vibrant Zumba class led by Life Time Fitness the whole family can enjoy. It’s a wonderful opportunity to enjoy music, crafts and giveaways for the whole family.

Zumba Class: A high-energy, Latin-inspired fitness class led by Life Time Fitness starting at 9:30 AM.
Family Fun: Music, arts & crafts and engaging activities including domino tables for children and adults alike.
Giveaways: Exciting prizes and giveaways for the first 50 people to attend.

This event is open to the public and perfect for families with young children. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect, move and create memories this Hispanic Heritage Month.

R House Drink and Draw Brazil Edition 9/18/25

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R House Drink and Draw Brazil Edition 9/18
Thursday, 09/18/2025-, 08:00 pm-11:00 pm
R House
2727 NW 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida, 33127
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Cost: 20

Get ready to drink, sketch, and unwind at R House Wynwood’s next Drink & Draw–Miami’s hottest interactive art night! Happening Thursday, September 18th from 8-11 PM, this figure drawing experience features a live male model, guided artistry, and unbeatable vibes.

Hosted by the fabulous London Adour and Osmany Caballero, the evening welcomes artists of all levels. With music by DJ Cesar Romero, original art direction from Daniel Bracho, and modeling by Beto McGuinness, every moment promises creativity and charisma.

Tickets are just $20 and include all drawing materials plus a cocktail.

Whether you’re looking to sharpen your figure drawing skills or just enjoy a unique night out in Wynwood, this is the place to be. 18+ to enter.

Sunsets on South Beach at The Gates 9/18/25

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Sunsets on South Beach at The Gates
Thursday, 09/18/2025-, 05:00 pm-10:00 pm
The Gates Hotel South Beach
2360 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
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Cost: 0

Experience an unforgettable evening at Sunsets on South Beach, hosted by The Elevated Man at The Gates Hotel. Enjoy sunset poolside vibes with a live DJ, premium cocktails, and an on-site photographer capturing the night. Guests can elevate their evening with cabana or table reservations, premium OOKA hookah sessions, and exclusive VIP access featuring cigars and hookah for Elevated Man members.

The night also highlights the One Love Digital Art Gallery, curated by NFTCLT & One Love Art DAO, showcasing works from 500+ global artists. Select pieces from the Crypto Contigo open art call will be available to view and purchase. Reserve your free space now at https://luma.com/ou7jiyoi

Wine Down Sundays at Dolly and Oz Presents 8/31/25

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Wine Down Sundays at Dolly and Oz Presents
Sunday, 08/31/2025-11/30/2025, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
Dolly and Oz Presents
715 Fifth St.,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
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Cost: Free

Dolly and Oz Presents, a contemporary South Beach gallery dedicated to showcasing boundary-breaking voices in modern art, invites guests every Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m. for Wine Down Sundays. This weekly gathering brings together art, community, and complimentary beverages to close out the weekend. This fall, the series will include two special editions:

September 21 – Poetry Edition: An intimate evening where verse meets visual art, featuring an open mic for poets, storytellers and artists to share their work among the gallery’s exhibitions.

October 19 – Artist Talk with Lyall Aston: In conjunction with his debut solo exhibition, Here You Go, premiering October 8, internationally acclaimed photographic artist Lyall Aston will lead a conversation about his creative process, global influences, and the stories behind his latest work.

With its bold programming and welcoming atmosphere, Dolly and Oz Presents continues to create a space where contemporary art, culture and community come together.

Mantra & Melody: The Devotional Art of Syamarani Dasi — Grand Opening Night 9/4/25

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Mantra & Melody: The Devotional Art of Syamarani Dasi — Grand Opening Night
Thursday, 09/04/2025-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
Miami Dade College, Padron Campus Art Gallery
627 SW 27th Ave, Building 3, Room 3113,
Miami, Florida, 33135
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Cost: Free

About this event:

Join us for the grand opening of Mantra & Melody: The Devotional Art of Syamarani Dasi at Miami Dade College.

This free cultural event blends sacred art, live mantra music, and meaningful community connection!

Whether you are a spiritual seeker, yoga teacher, art enthusiast, lover of Indian culture, or simply someone seeking beauty and inspiration, this immersive evening invites you into a world where art becomes meditation and color becomes prayer.

Opening Night Highlights:

Meet the Artist, HR Srimati Syamarani Dasi — Hear stories behind her most iconic paintings and spiritual inspirations
Live Kirtan Music — Call-and-response mantra music performed by Miami’s top Bhakti-yoga musicians!
Guided Art Viewing — Discover the symbolism and sacred philosophy woven into each work
Community Gathering — Connect with Miami’s vibrant yoga, spiritual, and arts communities!

About the Artist:

For nearly six decades, Syamarani Dasi has created more than 300 original devotional paintings, touching millions of hearts worldwide. Her art has been featured in books with a combined circulation of over 550 million copies, translated into more than 80 languages.

She is a pioneering female spiritual teacher in the bhakti-yoga tradition and founder of Sacred Vedic Arts in Miami. Her luminous paintings transport viewers to Vrindavan — the eternal realm of divine love — offering both a visual meditation and a path to spiritual understanding.

Dolly and Oz Presents Solo Exhibition By Photographer Lyall Aston, “Here You Go” 10/8/25

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Dolly and Oz Presents Solo Exhibition By Photographer Lyall Aston, “Here You Go”
Wednesday, 10/08/2025-11/16/2025, 12:00 pm-06:00 pm
Dolly and Oz Presents
715 Fifth St.,
Miami Beac, Florida, 33139
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Cost: 0

Dolly and Oz Presents, a contemporary art gallery in South Beach committed to presenting boundary-breaking voices in modern art, is proud to announce its fall exhibition Here You Go by internationally acclaimed photographic artist Lyall Aston.

Dolly and Oz Presents will host a public artist meet-and-greet reception with Aston on October 8 from 6-9 p.m., marking the opening of the exhibition, which will be on view through November 16.

Here You Go blurs the edges of memory with pop culture, fashion, and the realities of a social media-driven 21st century. Eclectic in scope, the work reflects Aston’s career evolution, personal growth, and fleeting moments of joy shaped by the multitude of voices, styles and influences that define modern life.

Here You Go is more than a photographic exhibition; it is a meditation on what it means to move through shifting inner and outer landscapes, and an invitation for viewers to experience that journey through Aston’s unique lens.

Hip Hop Celebration Day & Recognition Month Proclamation Ceremony 8/30/25

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Hip Hop Celebration Day & Recognition Month Proclamation Ceremony
Saturday, 08/30/2025-08/30/2025, 03:00 pm-05:00 pm
Kendale Lakes Library
15205 Southwest 88th Street,
Miami, Florida, 33183
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Cost: Free

Hip Hop Celebration Day & Recognition Month Proclamation Ceremony at Kendale Lakes Library with mural unveiling.
Join us on August 30th from 3-5pm (EDT) at the Kendale Lakes Library for a momentous occasion as we celebrate Hip Hop Celebration Day & Recognition Month with a Proclamation Ceremony from Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava’s office!
This special event marks a significant milestone in recognizing the cultural impact , as well as artistic contributions of Hip Hop within our community and beyond.
The ceremony will feature prominent speakers and advocates who have played pivotal roles in the evolution of Hip Hop culture, sharing insights and stories that highlight its transformative influence on music, art, and society.
Fine Art of Hip Hop’s Mural Initiative will also be spotlighted, advocating for public art as a medium to inspire and unify communities, reflecting the vibrant essence of Hip Hop. Highlighting of the nonprofit’s recent public art installation honoring Miami Hip Hop in Little Havana will be presented.
Experience the historic proclamation ceremony, engage with artists, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of Hip Hop as we honor this dynamic movement. The event is open to all, offering a family-friendly environment where attendees can connect, learn, and celebrate the diverse cultural heritage that Hip Hop embodies.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to be part of a historical event that celebrates, advocates for Fine Art of Hip Hop’s mural initiative and elevates Hip Hop culture.
Join us for an inspiring day at the Kendale Lakes Library and be part of the legacy that continues to define and shape our world. Secure your spot today!
A special thanks to Miami-Dade County Cultural Affairs Department, Mayor Cava & the Community Grants Program team!

“Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture” at History Fort Lauderdale 9/10/25 – 10/19/25

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“Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture” at History Fort Lauderdale
Wednesday, 09/10/2025-10/19/2025, 10:00 am-04:00 pm
History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW Second Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: Admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students

History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will present its fourth annual “Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture” exhibit showcasing creativity from our Latin community. The fine art exhibit, running from September 10 through October 19 during Hispanic Heritage Month, will feature work from local award-winning artists-in-residence including Oscar Montoya (Colombia) Isabel Perez Salazar (Venezuela), Florencia Clement de Grandprey (Spain), and Lifrancis Rojas (Venezuela).

History Fort Lauderdale hosts a variety of engaging multicultural experiences, year-round. It seeks to bring awareness to the community through both traveling exhibits and multiple permanent exhibits including “Women Trailblazers,” “Fort Lauderdale – the Early Years,” “Roots of Resilience: The Journey of Black Broward,” “Fashion & Musical Theatre,” “From Dugouts to Dream Yachts: the story of boatbuilding along the New River,” Seminole Arts & Culture,” “New River Archaeology,” “Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture,” and “Take PRIDE, a retrospective on LGBTQ life in South Florida.”

History Fort Lauderdale’s “Viva Fort Lauderdale” is sponsored by the following funds at the Community Foundation of Broward: Jan and Ed Crocker Unrestricted Fund, Leo M. and Alice J. Rutten Fund and The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Broward Community Fund. Additional funding is provided, in part, by Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward County Cultural Council and Visit Lauderdale.

History Fort Lauderdale is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. with docent guided tours, daily, at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Group walking tours are available upon special request. Admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is free for members, military and children ages six and under. Tickets are available online at HistoryFortLauderdaleTickets.

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory, on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FTLHistory. Subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/user/FTLhistory.

“Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture” Meet the Artists Preview at History Fort Lauderdale 9/10/25

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“Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture” Meet the Artists Preview at History Fort Lauderdale
Wednesday, 09/10/2025-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW Second Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: Free

History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will present its fourth annual “Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture” exhibit showcasing creativity from our Latin community. The fine art exhibit, running from September 10 through October 19 during Hispanic Heritage Month, will feature work from local award-winning artists-in-residence including Oscar Montoya (Colombia) Isabel Perez Salazar (Venezuela), Florencia Clement de Grandprey (Spain), and Lifrancis Rojas (Venezuela). The exhibit will open with a free artist meet and greet reception and preview at 6 p.m. on September 10 at the New River Inn (231 Southwest Second Avenue).

Guests may register for the free preview reception at bit.ly/HFLVivaPreview2025.

History Fort Lauderdale hosts a variety of engaging multicultural experiences, year-round. It seeks to bring awareness to the community through both traveling exhibits and multiple permanent exhibits including “Women Trailblazers,” “Fort Lauderdale – the Early Years,” “Roots of Resilience: The Journey of Black Broward,” “Fashion & Musical Theatre,” “From Dugouts to Dream Yachts: the story of boatbuilding along the New River,” Seminole Arts & Culture,” “New River Archaeology,” “Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture,” and “Take PRIDE, a retrospective on LGBTQ life in South Florida.”

History Fort Lauderdale’s “Viva Fort Lauderdale” is sponsored by the following funds at the Community Foundation of Broward: Jan and Ed Crocker Unrestricted Fund, Leo M. and Alice J. Rutten Fund and The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Broward Community Fund. Additional funding is provided, in part, by Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward County Cultural Council and Visit Lauderdale.

History Fort Lauderdale is open five days a week from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. with docent guided tours, daily, at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. (closed Tuesday and Wednesday). Group walking tours are available upon special request. Admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is free for members, military and children ages six and under. Tickets are available online at HistoryFortLauderdaleTickets.

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory, on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FTLHistory. Subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/user/FTLhistory.

Clay & Rosé at Cleo 8/21/25

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Clay & Rosé at Cleo
Thursday, 08/21/2025-, 07:00 pm-09:00 pm
Cleo
350 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Website
Cost: 40

On Thursday, August 21 Cleo will be hosting Clay & Rosé in collaboration with Ocisly Ceramics, the beloved local studio known for its immersive pottery and painting pop-ups across Miami. Beginning at 7pm, guests will be guided through a hands-on workshop to shape their own dry clay ceramics pieces. Tickets are priced at $40 per person and include all materials, tools and a glass of La Fête du Rosé. Additional food and drinks from Cleo’s Mediterranean inspired menu will be available for purchase, including specially priced glasses of La Fête du Rosé at $14 per glass. There are limited spots available. www.cleomiami.com | @cleomiamibeach

Celebrate Dominican Heritage at loanDepot park Saturday, August 23 8/23/25

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Celebrate Dominican Heritage at loanDepot park Saturday, August 23
Saturday, 08/23/2025-, 04:10 pm-
loanDepot park
501 Marlins Way,
Miami, Florida, 33125
Website
Cost:

The Miami Marlins return to loanDepot park for a must see nine-game homestand from August 18-27, taking on the St. Louis Cardinals, Toronto Blue Jays, and Atlanta Braves. Fans can expect thrilling matchups, family-friendly promotions, and unforgettable celebrations all week long.
The homestand spotlights Dominican Heritage on Saturday, August 23, featuring an exclusive ticket package that includes a limited-edition Marlins-branded Dominican Republic jersey and priority access to 2026 World Baseball Classic Country Specific Packages. After the last pitch, fans can enjoy Postgame Concert Series presented by CELSIUS on the West Plaza. It’s a night of baseball, culture, and celebrations you won’t want to miss.
For tickets and full event details, visit Marlins.com/Tickets.

Nude Nite Miami 2025 8/14/25

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Nude Nite Miami 2025
Thursday, 08/14/2025-08/17/2025, 07:00 pm-01:00 am
555 Entertainment
555 Nw 29Th St,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Eventbrite
Cost: $47.64

WHAT IS IT?

Nude Nite Miami is a three-night immersive pop‑up art exhibition where human vulnerability meets creative expression. Featuring over 150-200 figurative artworks alongside live interactive installations, body painting, aerialists, burlesque, performance art, strolling models, and more, the event offers a bold, inclusive celebration of the nude form. The show has been a staple in Orlando and Tampa for the past 20 years, and in 2025, we’re finally bringing the magic to Miami.

WHEN?

Thursday, August 14 through Saturday, August 16, 2025

Each night runs from 7PM to 1AM

WHERE?

555 Entertainment

555 Northwest 29th St., Wynwood, Miami – the heart of Wynwood’s art district

WHO & TICKET INFO

For ages 21 and over only

Tickets are $40+

WHY:

Nude Nite isn’t just an art show, it’s about owning who you are and celebrating the one thing we all share: our bodies. Nude Nite has been redefining art experiences for 20 years, bringing the unfiltered human form back into dialogue, beyond filters or unrealistic standards.

HOW:

Grab your ticket in advance (trust us–lines at the door can get long). Doors open at 7PM and the party goes ’til 1AM. You’re free to wander the 15,000 sq ft air-conditioned warehouse, sip a cocktail, take it all in, and move at your own pace. Burlesque performances hit the stage on the hour at 9PM, 10PM, and 11PM, but the installations and characters are always live. And don’t worry–you stay clothed. We’ll leave the nudity to the art and the models.

ArtServe Member’s Show: Florida Opulence Opening Reception 10/17/25

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ArtServe Member’s Show: Florida Opulence Opening Reception
Friday, 10/17/2025-, 05:30 pm-08:30 pm
ArtServe
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Free

The ArtServe Member’s Show: Florida Opulence will explore the aesthetics of Florida through the lens of the Gilded Age of America from October 10 through January 2, 2026. This unique member’s exhibition delves into the beauty, wealth and historical significance of Florida’s past, bringing together a collection of stunning works that capture the essence of the state’s opulent history.
ArtServe will feature two solo exhibitions awarded through the Broward County Cultural Division: “Please Touch” by artist Cary Daly and “Marking the Moments” by artist LuRu.
The public is invited to a free opening reception on October 17 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. that will feature live music by the jazz band Totem Cave.

PAMM Free Second Saturdays: Back-to-School Celebration Hosted by District 2 School Board Member Bendross-Mindingall 8/9/25

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PAMM Free Second Saturdays: Back-to-School Celebration Hosted by District 2 School Board Member Bendross-Mindingall
Saturday, 08/09/2025-, 11:00 am-03:00 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida, 33132
Website
Cost: Free

Get ready for a fresh start at PAMM Free Second Saturdays’ back-to-school celebration! Join us and our special guest host, District 2 School Board Member Bendross-Mindingall for a day of interactive art-making stations designed to inspire creativity as students, families, and educators prepare for a new school year.

Thursdays at PAMM: Summer Havens by Raw Figs with Long-pose Figure Drawing 8/14/25

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Thursdays at PAMM: Summer Havens by Raw Figs with Long-pose Figure Drawing
Thursday, 08/09/2025-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida, 33132
Website
Cost: Free

Escape the summer heat and cool off with figuring drawing, happy hour, and art-filled gallery strolls! Join Raw Figs for weekly figure drawing sessions in Pérez Art Museum Miami’s (PAMM) air-conditioned Learning Theatre.

Thursdays at PAMM: Summer Havens by Raw Figs with Artist-led Figure Drawing 8/21/25

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Thursdays at PAMM: Summer Havens by Raw Figs with Artist-led Figure Drawing
Thursday, 08/21/2025-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida, 33132
Website
Cost: Free

Escape the summer heat and cool off with figuring drawing, happy hour, and art-filled gallery strolls! Join Raw Figs for weekly figure drawing sessions in Pérez Art Museum Miami’s (PAMM) air-conditioned Learning Theatre.

Caribbean Film Focus | The Creole Pig: Haiti’s Great Loss 8/14/25

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Caribbean Film Focus | The Creole Pig: Haiti’s Great Loss
Thursday, 08/21/2025-, 07:30 pm-09:30 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida, 33132
Website
Cost: Free

Escape the summer heat and cool off with figuring drawing, happy hour, and art-filled gallery strolls! Join Raw Figs for weekly figure drawing sessions in Pérez Art Museum Miami’s (PAMM) air-conditioned Learning Theatre.

Caribbean Film Focus | The Creole Pig: Haiti’s Great Loss 8/14/25

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Caribbean Film Focus | The Creole Pig: Haiti’s Great Loss
Thursday, 08/14/2025-, 07:30 pm-09:30 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida, 33132
Website
Cost: Free

As part of Pérez Art Museum Miami’s (PAMM) Caribbean Cultural Institute programming, join us for a special film screening and conversation on the 235th anniversary of the Bois Caïman ceremony with filmmaker Dudley Alexis in conversation with artist Edouard Duval-Carrie and FIU Professor Chantalle F. Verna featuring the documentary film The Creole Pig: Haiti’s Great Loss.

Noche de Arte featuring Danny Ramirez 8/4/25

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Noche de Arte featuring Danny Ramirez
Monday, 08/04/2025-08/25/2025, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
InterContinental Miami
100 Chopin Plaza,
Miami, Florida, 33131
Website
Cost: free

On Monday, August 4, and every Monday in August thereafter from 6PM to 8PM, Noche de Arte will continue its weekly art residency at Gallery 100 featuring local artist Danny Ramirez, who is known for his mixed-media pieces. Born to Cuban immigrant parents in Miami, Danny Ramirez discovered his passion for art at the age of five, and over the past 15 years, he has exhibited his work in numerous solo and group shows, including international exhibitions across the Caribbean. Ramirez also founded Dadapoet Industries Inc., a creative hub that offers studio space and support for emerging artists in South Florida. Ramirez will be in residence every Monday throughout the month of August, with works available for purchase. Gallery 100 is located in the heart of the hotel’s lobby and is open daily.

PAMM Free Second Saturdays: El Monte 9/13/25

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PAMM Free Second Saturdays: El Monte
Saturday, 09/13/2025-, 11:00 am-03:00 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 BISCAYNE BLVD,
MIAMI, Florida, 33132-1758
Website
Cost: Free

Step into the world of “El Monte,” a forest full of stories, spirits, and transformation. Explore the powerful and poetic work of identical twin artists Elliot and Erick Jiménez in their first solo museum exhibition.

Inspired by the spiritual tradition of Lucumí and the legendary text “El Monte” by Lydia Cabrera, the Jiménez brothers blend photography and sculpture to create a dreamlike space that feels both like a chapel and a forest—a place where mysteries unfold, spirits live, and creativity comes to life. Create your own personal “tree of memory” that honors both nature and family, imagination and tradition.

Admission is free all day. Art activities from 11am–3pm.

Colombian Heritage Celebration at loanDepot park 7/19/25

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Colombian Heritage Celebration at loanDepot park
Saturday, 07/19/2025-, 04:10 pm-06:50 pm
loanDepot park
501 Marlins Way,
Miami, Florida, 33125
Website
Cost: $10-275

Celebrate Colombian Heritage at loanDepot park Saturday, July 19
The Miami Marlins return to loanDepot park for a six-game homestand from July 18–23, taking on the Kansas City Royals and San Diego Padres. Fans can look forward to exciting games and a full week of family-friendly promotions and celebrations.
The homestand spotlights Colombian Heritage on Saturday, July 19, featuring an exclusive ticket package that includes a limited-edition Marlins-branded Colombia jersey. It’s a night of baseball, culture, and celebrations you won’t want to miss.
For tickets and full event details, visit Marlins.com/Tickets.

Shop & Stroll a Summer Art Show at Galleria Fort Lauderdale 7/26/25, 7/27/25

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Shop & Stroll a Summer Art Show at Galleria Fort Lauderdale
Saturday, 07/26/2025-07/27/2025, 10:00 am-06:00 pm
Galleria Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Free

Beat the heat at Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s cool Summer Art Show on Saturday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Sunday, July 27, from noon to 5 p.m. This indoor art experience will showcase over 50 professional artists whose works will be displayed throughout the mall for guests to browse, enjoy and purchase.

Following the success of BLOOM, Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s 2025 Earth Day juried art exhibition, the Summer Art Show continues the mall’s seasonal celebration of creativity. The event will feature a diverse collection of artists offering photography, paintings, drawings, wood, clay, metal, glass, sculpture and mixed media works of art.

Working in tandem with Brush Strokes, a working artist’s studio located at Galleria Fort Lauderdale, selected artists to date include Marilyn Williscoft, Mona Schaffel, Jana Hanbury, Tricia Rutsis, Hitomi Saito and Connie Commette. Artist selection is ongoing. Submission details and access to the artist entry form are available at https://bit.ly/galleriasas.

For more information about Galleria Fort Lauderdale or for a complete list of retailers, call (954) 564-1036 or visit www.galleriamall-fl.com.

The Miami Takeover Will Celebrate HBCU Alumni at The Miami Nights All-White Party This Summer at The Urban Miami 7/25/25

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The Miami Takeover Will Celebrate HBCU Alumni at The Miami Nights All-White Party This Summer at The Urban Miami
Friday, 07/25/2025-07/25/2025, 09:00 pm-02:00 am
The Urban
1000 NW 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida, 33136
Buy Tickets
Cost: $39

VENUE: The Urban
ADDRESS: 1000 NW 2nd Ave., Miami, FL 33136
TIME: 9PM – 2AM
DATE: Friday, July 25, 2025
TICKETS ON SALE ($39-$50): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/friday-night-live-miami-nights-in-white-tickets-1338141901449?aff=odcleoeventsincollection (Use code MTO2025 at checkout for discount)
DRESS ATTIRE: All-White Ensembles

Join The Miami Takeover in collaboration with No Sleep South Beach on Friday, July 25th, 2025 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. with an energizing Miami nightlife experience at The Urban located in the heart of historic Overtown Miami (1000 NW 2nd Ave., Miami, FL 33136). HBCU grads, Black professionals, cultural tastemakers and fashionista alike are coming together to experience immaculate vibes at this expansive indoor & outdoor venue that can hold up to 2,000 attendees. A vibrant live DJ set featuring the best hip-hop, R&B, go-go music, and afro-beats will be in rotation as new and old friends enjoy cocktails and a lively nightlife experience. Having garnered a reputation for hosting some of Miami’s most iconic global nightlife events during Art Basel and Swim Week with top A-List celebrities like Monica, Teyana Taylor, Trina and more, The Urban is known for bringing together Miami’s beautiful ladies and gentlemen for an unforgettable night celebrating culture, music, art and HBCU’s. Attendees have access to numerous bars, on-site food trucks, bottle & table service, hookah specials and premium cocktails.

Use promo code “MTO2025” for an exclusive discount on tickets on Eventbrite.com.

TICKET GIVEAWAY: Follow @TheMiamiTakeover on Instagram, post this event graphic & ticket link on your Instagram Stories and tag @SavoryPR & @TheMiamiTakeover for the chance to win a VIP Ticket package to The Miami Takeover’s four-day festival!

Visit www.themiamitakeover.com/weekendevents for all event listings, details and tickets.

ABOUT THE MIAMI TAKEOVER
The Miami Takeover (MTO) is an event production and travel destination company based in Washington D.C. known for hosting energizing Black cultural and entertainment events across the U.S. The company’s signature event series, The Miami Takeover, is celebrating its 17th Annual Miami Takeover this summer featuring an exhilarating four-day event series this summer on Miami Beach from July 24-27, 2025. Black travelers, culture tastemakers and music lovers alike can visit Miami Beach to attend the Miami Takeover this summer and enjoy a relaxing luxurious vacation experience with a beachfront art deco hotel stay at the iconic Marsellis Hotel and Z Ocean Hotel with MTO exclusive travel packages. Returning to South Beach even bigger and better by fusing culture, music, art, nightlife and community service, MTO will deliver one of the most talked about Black event series in the country. Led by three creative HBCU-educated entrepreneurs from Washington D.C., Antwoine McCoy, Wylie Kynard and Vincent Peden, the company’s mission is to offer one united and authentic sound and experience backed by the rich culture of Chocolate City. To learn more about the 17th Annual Miami Takeover’s four-day signature weekend series, please visit https://www.themiamitakeover.com for exclusive travel packages and event tickets. For company news and event updates, follow the brand on Instagram @Themiamitakeover and Facebook.

MEDIA CONTACT
Savory PR | Samantha@Savory-PR.com

Thursdays at PAMM: Photo Book Speed Date 7/3/25

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Thursdays at PAMM: Photo Book Speed Date
Thursday, 07/03/2025-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida, 33132
Website
Cost: Free

Spend your Thursday night at PAMM with art, conversation, and waterfront views. Participate in “Photo Book Speed Date,” a playful, artist-led program by Miami-based photographer Josh Aronson. Designed to spark connection through a shared love of photo and art books, this lively exchange mimics the format of a traditional speed date—without the romance. Bring a beloved photo or art book and share selected pages in quick, timed rotations, creating brief but meaningful conversations inspired by images, stories, and personal reflections.

Experience Live Art Creation at Interactive kEith Pop Up Event 6/26/25

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Experience Live Art Creation at Interactive kEith Pop Up Event
Thursday, 06/26/2025-, 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
Esplanade at Aventura
19505 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura, FL, Studio 3110.,
Aventura, Florida, 33180
Website
Cost: Free and Open to the Public

Welcome to the kEith Pop Up Event where native Aventura artist Keith Kimmel is offering visitors a unique way to experience live art creation and collect art – kicking off with a special kEith Pop Up Event on Thursday evening, June 26, from 7-10 PM ET. Free and open to the public, the kEith Pop Up Event welcomes everyone – from art lovers to the curious of all ages – in a special collaboration with Esplanade at Aventura to support artists and Aventura’s growing art scene.

An inclusive night of immersive artistic expression, Kimmel will share his vision and underscore the importance of connecting people to art, offering opportunities to discover, experience, and invest in something powerful. At art’s most critical inflection point, Kimmel ensures the human element by championing the undeniable reality of the human soul. Turning his canvases into a collectible commodity, people can engage in art collecting in a meaningful way and become Art History. Kimmel’s impact as an artist stems from his relentless pursuit of pure artistic inspiration.

The Miami Takeover Will Host Annual Beach Sweep & SPLASH South Beach Pool Party 7/27/25

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The Miami Takeover Will Host Annual Beach Sweep & SPLASH South Beach Pool Party
Sunday, 07/27/2025-, 03:00 pm-09:00 pm
Marseilles Hotel
1741 COLLINS AVE,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
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Cost:

Miami residents and visiting travelers are invited to round out their weekend by joining The Miami Takeover weekend series and coming together to participate in the Miami Takeover Beach Sweep & Cleanup on Sunday, July 27th, 2025 on Miami Beach where the Marseilles Hotel is located (1741 Collins Ave.) from 10:30AM to 11:30AM to help immediately reduce local trash and plastic pollution negatively impacting the beautiful sunny beaches that both visitors and locals enjoy. Bringing the community together to contribute to local marine life protection while fostering friendship and community is a value that MTO is passionate about when hosting travel weekend event series.

After enjoying an exhilarating weekend of vibrant events and nightlife experiences, it only makes sense to come together for an hour to do local community service in the region that has hosted the Miami Takeover every summer for the last 16 consecutive years.

With strong roots and family in Miami, the MTO founders are dedicated to hosting and producing events that fuse culture, music, art, networking, travel, nightlife and community service, ultimately building a stronger Miami where everyone can thrive.

Small acts of service and philanthropy that have even the smallest positive effect on the Black community is a part of the core values that MTO’s partners believe in. In an effort to blend community engagement with premier social events, following Sunday’s Miami Takeover Beach Sweep, the weekend will conclude with an electrifying “Splash Daytime Pool Party” at The Backyard Pool Club located at the iconic Marseilles Hotel (1741 Collins Ave, Miami Beach) from 3PM to 9PM.

RSVP & GET TICKETS ONLINE

DATE: SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2025
TIME: 3PM – 9PM
LOCATION: The Backyard Beach Club located in the MARSEILLES HOTEL MIAMI BEACH
ADDRESS: 1741 COLLINS AVE, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139

Join MTO and No Sleep South Beach for the final Splash Daytime Pool Party on Sunday, July 27, 2025 from 3pm to 9pm at the Backyard Beach Club located the Marseilles Hotel (1741 Collins Ave, Miami Beach) to close out the weekend and relax immediately after a morning of community service. Guests can kick back, relax and enjoy the most epic Sunday Funday filled with delicious drink & food specials, hookah specials, VIP cabanas and cigars, amongst new and old friends in the heart of South Beach. Guests will also enjoy this immaculate Sunday day-time event on South Beach while listening to vibrant music provided by one of the region’s top DJs. Whether you want to bask in the sun, mingle or rejuvenate from an active weekend of events, all guests 21+ are welcomed. Early bird discounts are available for a limited time with promo code “MTO2025” at checkout: TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE.

ABOUT THE MIAMI TAKEOVER (MTO)

The Miami Takeover (MTO) is an event production company based in Washington D.C. known for hosting energizing Black cultural and entertainment events across the U.S. The company’s signature event series, The Miami Takeover. Celebrating its 17th year of hosting this three-day event series on Miami Beach, MTO will continue to make the annual summer series bigger and better by fusing culture, music, art, nightlife and community service delivering one of the most talked about event series in the country. Led by three creative Black, HBCU-educated entrepreneurs from the Washington D.C.area, Antwoine McCoy, Wylie Kynard and Vincent Peden, the company’s mission is to offer one united and authentic sound and experience backed by the rich culture of Chocolate City to thousands of attendees who fly into Miami to celebrate a mid-year homecoming-style summer vacation. To learn more about the 17th Annual Miami Takeover’s four-day signature weekend, which is taking place this Summer on Miami Beach from July 24th – 28th, 2025 amidst the beautiful backdrop of tropical palm trees and sun-filled expansive beaches, please visit https://www.themiamitakeover.com for exclusive hotel travel packages and event tickets. For company news and event updates, follow the brand on Instagram and Tik-Tok @Themiamitakeover and Facebook.

MEDIA CONTACT
SAVORY PR
SAMANTHA@SAVORY-PR.COM

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Thursdays at PAMM: MikeQ 6/26/25

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Thursdays at PAMM: MikeQ
Thursday, 06/26/2025-, 05:00 pm-09:00 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida, 33132
Website
Cost: Free

Close out Pride Month in style with an electric set by DJ MikeQ, a leading figure of the ballroom and vogue-house culture music scene. Head to PAMM’s stunning waterfront terrace for beats, vibes, and happy hour specials at Verde. Inside, dive into hands-on art-making with local artists, join a guided tour, and explore the galleries after hours until 9pm.

This event is free with RSVP. Tickets are only required for the museum galleries.

Still We Rise: The Art of Addonis Parker OPENING NIGHT 6/13/25

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Still We Rise: The Art of Addonis Parker OPENING NIGHT
Friday, 06/13/2025-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
The ARC (Arts and Recreation Center)
675 Ali Baba Avenue,
Opa-locka, Florida, 33054
Website
Cost:

Still We Rise Exhibition
On view at The ARC from June 13 through August 30, 2025
Still We Rise invites viewers to explore the rich tapestry of Addonis’ work which confronts social injustice and celebrates Black culture. His art encompasses a diverse range of mediums, styles, and themes while reminding us that art is not only a form of expression but also a tool for change, a means of preserving memory, and a source of hope. Still We Rise invites audiences to experience the breadth and depth of Parker’s artistic range. His pieces speak to both personal and collective memory—transforming pain into beauty, silence into voice, and oppression into liberation. Parker’s practice is rooted in the belief that art is not only a form of self-expression, but a tool for social change.

Date and Time: On Friday June 13, 2025 at 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Venue details: The ARC (Arts and Recreation Center), 675 Ali Baba Avenue, Opa-locka, Florida, 33054, United States

Thursdays at PAMM: Juneteenth Celebration with The Harden Project Duo 6/19/25

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Thursdays at PAMM: Juneteenth Celebration with The Harden Project Duo
Thursday, 06/19/2025-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 BISCAYNE BLVD,
MIAMI, Florida, 33132-1758
Website
Cost: Tickets are only required for the museum. Live music is free on the terrace.

Celebrate Juneteenth with a performance by The Harden Project Duo on the waterfront terrace and happy hour specials at Verde restaurant and bar. Inside the museum, join a Black art tour, participate in art-making activities with local artists, or explore new exhibitions and permanent collection galleries until 9pm.

The 17th Annual Miami Takeover is Returning to Miami Beach This Summer, Celebrating Culture, Go-Go Music, Art and Community 7/25/25

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The 17th Annual Miami Takeover is Returning to Miami Beach This Summer, Celebrating Culture, Go-Go Music, Art and Community
Friday, 07/25/2025-07/28/2025, 09:00 am-09:00 pm
Miami Beach
1437 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Website
Cost:

The Miami Takeover (MTO) is excited to announce it is returning to Miami Beach this Summer from July 25-28, 2025 with an exhilarating three-day cultural event schedule that celebrates Black culture, art, community and Go-Go music as it partners with the Greater Miami Conventions and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB), as an official event of the Art of Black Miami event series, and the Miami Beach Visitors and Convention Authority (MBVCA).

Founded and led by three HBCU-educated Black professionals and entrepreneurs from the Washington D.C. area— Wylie Kynard, Antwoine McCoy and Vincent Peden—the event production and travel company has developed a niche curating events that cater to HBCU graduates, Black professionals and cultural tastemakers who appreciate authentic culture, art, music, and community. “We’re excited to bring everyone together this summer while celebrating Go-Go music’s 50th anniversary with our main event— The Art of Go-Go Culture Fest— while receiving support from the GMCVB and MBVCA,” said Vincent Peden, partner at The Miami Takeover LLC.

MTO will bring together Miami and Washington D.C.’s most iconic Caribbean, rap and Go-Go music artists at the Art of Go-Go Fest, which is the main event happening on Miami Beach on Saturday, July 26, 2025. “Miami Beach and the greater Miami-Dade County region including the Opa Locka/Bunch Park community is where my grandparents raised my father and his six siblings, so Miami holds a special place in my heart. That combined with my educational foundation at Florida A&M University and upbringing in the DMV area, I am excited to continue the Miami Takeover’s cultural legacy supporting the communities that had a direct influence on my existence and upbringing,” said Antwoine McCoy, partner at The Miami Takeover LLC.

Additionally, MTO is proud to collaborate with the Miami Beach Black Advisory Board (BAAB) to collaboratively advance the social, economic, political and educational needs of the diverse Black World Community throughout Miami-Dade County, while enhancing the quality of life for residents in a dedicated and responsive manner. “Everything goes back to Florida A&M University and our alma mater’s motto: Excellence with Caring. This continues to be our overarching guiding principle, emphasizing academic or professional achievement with a commitment to the well-being of the community,” said Wylie Kynard, partner at The Miami Takeover LLC.

Official Miami Takeover Event Lineup

THURSDAY | July 24, 2025

Comedy & Vibes | 7PM – 10PM | Featuring Miami’s very own Larry Dogg Band in downtown Miami at the Hardrock Cafe Bayside | 401 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL

Afterparty | 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. | Join the Miami Takeover in downtown Miami at the Hardrock Cafe in Bayside | 401 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL

FRIDAY | July 25, 2025

Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures Community Service Kickoff Event | 9AM – 11 AM | MTO is proud to partner with Colgate and the Miami Beach Police Athletic League, Inc. for this fourth annual dental screening and cleaning event that will provide no-cost dental screenings and proper tooth brushing technique tutorials to over 100 children under the age of 12. Hosted on Miami Beach honoring fallen Miami Beach Officer Arthur Martineau, MTO along with local officials and guests will utilize this event to remember Martineau’s service to the community for 34 years. Learn more about how to register for this event by emailing smiles@themiamitakeover.com.

Miami Meet & Greet Splashdown | 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Upon check-in at the iconic Z Ocean Hotel located on South Beach at 1437 Collins Drive, guests will get to mingle with fellow attendees in town for the Miami Takeover at the hotel’s illustrious poolside and enjoy happy hour food & drink specials, vibrant music, games, captivating art and social networking. Tickets available online.

Miami Nights in White (All White Party Event) | 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. | Hosted at The Urban located in Overtown Miami at 1000 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33136, this popular outdoor nightlife venue space offers VIP sections, interactive board games and a sprawling dance floor to enjoy a memorable nightlife experience featuring hip hop, R&B, go-go music and afrobeats. Guests can also enjoy drink specials and the region’s tastiest Caribbean, Latin and soul food trucks that are open until late. Tickets available for purchase online. 21+ event. This lustrous outdoor venue can comfortably host up to 2,000 attendees and will provide HBCU happy hour specials.

Saturday | July 26, 2025

Art of GoGo Culture Fest Presented by Miami Takeover (MAIN EVENT) at the Miami Beach Bandshell located at 7275 Collins Ave on Miami Beach from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. featuring a live musical performance from the legendary Junkyard Band, Marcus Blake, Top5, Rod Royal, Demont Pinder, and the Black Passion Band. Guests will also enjoy interactive art installations, immaculate vibes, and an entertaining cultural experience with access to delicious drinks and food. Tickets available for purchase online. 21+ event.

Can We Talk: The All Black R&B Party | 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. | Club M2 located on South Beach at 1235 Washington Ave. Hosted in collaboration with No Sleep South Beach, guests are encouraged to dress in their best all-black ensembles and get ready to vibe to the very best R&B playlist. Tickets available for purchase online. 21+ event.

Sunday | July 27, 2025

Miami Takeover Community Service Beach Sweep | 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Grab your friends and join the Miami Takeover to back to the local environment by participating in this beach clean involving picking up debris and plastic along Miami Beach beginning at the Marseilles Hotel (1741 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL)l. RSVP online

Splash Daytime Pool Party | 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Wind down, relax and commerce your Miami Takeover vacation experience at The Backyard Pool Club located at the Marseilles Beachfront Hotel (1741 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL). Tickets available for purchase online. Lifestyle photos of the Backyard Pool Club & Marseilles Hotel

All events are 21+. Early bird discounts are available for a limited time with promo code “MTO2025” at checkout. Tickets and additional information are available online at www.themiamitakeover.com.

ABOUT THE MIAMI TAKEOVER (MTO)

The Miami Takeover (MTO) is an event production company based in Washington D.C. known for hosting energizing Black cultural and entertainment events across the U.S. The company’s signature event series, The Miami Takeover. Celebrating its 17th year of hosting this three-day event series on Miami Beach, MTO will continue to make the annual summer series bigger and better by fusing culture, music, art, nightlife and community service delivering one of the most talked about event series in the country. Led by three creative Black, HBCU-educated entrepreneurs from the Washington D.C.area, Antwoine McCoy, Wylie Kynard and Vincent Peden, the company’s mission is to offer one united and authentic sound and experience backed by the rich culture of Chocolate City to thousands of attendees who fly into Miami to celebrate a mid-year homecoming-style summer vacation. To learn more about the 17th Annual Miami Takeover’s three-day signature weekend, which is taking place this Summer on Miami Beach from July 25th – 28th, 2025 amidst the beautiful backdrop of tropical palm trees and sun-filled expansive beaches, please visit https://www.themiamitakeover.com for exclusive hotel travel packages and event tickets. For company news and event updates, follow the brand on Instagram and Tik-Tok @Themiamitakeover and Facebook.

The 17th Annual Miami Takeover is Returning to Miami Beach This Summer, Celebrating Culture, Go-Go Music, Art and Community 7/25/25

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The 17th Annual Miami Takeover is Returning to Miami Beach This Summer, Celebrating Culture, Go-Go Music, Art and Community
Friday, 07/25/2025-07/28/2025, 09:00 am-09:00 pm
Miami Beach
1437 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
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The Miami Takeover (MTO) is excited to announce it is returning to Miami Beach this Summer from July 25-28, 2025 with an exhilarating three-day cultural event schedule that celebrates Black culture, art, community and Go-Go music as it partners with the Greater Miami Conventions and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB), as an official event of the Art of Black Miami event series, and the Miami Beach Visitors and Convention Authority (MBVCA).

Founded and led by three HBCU-educated Black professionals and entrepreneurs from the Washington D.C. area— Wylie Kynard, Antwoine McCoy and Vincent Peden—the event production and travel company has developed a niche curating events that cater to HBCU graduates, Black professionals and cultural tastemakers who appreciate authentic culture, art, music, and community. “We’re excited to bring everyone together this summer while celebrating Go-Go music’s 50th anniversary with our main event— The Art of Go-Go Culture Fest— while receiving support from the GMCVB and MBVCA,” said Vincent Peden, partner at The Miami Takeover LLC.

MTO will bring together Miami and Washington D.C.’s most iconic Caribbean, rap and Go-Go music artists at the Art of Go-Go Fest, which is the main event happening on Miami Beach on Saturday, July 26, 2025. “Miami Beach and the greater Miami-Dade County region including the Opa Locka/Bunch Park community is where my grandparents raised my father and his six siblings, so Miami holds a special place in my heart. That combined with my educational foundation at Florida A&M University and upbringing in the DMV area, I am excited to continue the Miami Takeover’s cultural legacy supporting the communities that had a direct influence on my existence and upbringing,” said Antwoine McCoy, partner at The Miami Takeover LLC.

Additionally, MTO is proud to collaborate with the Miami Beach Black Advisory Board (BAAB) to collaboratively advance the social, economic, political and educational needs of the diverse Black World Community throughout Miami-Dade County, while enhancing the quality of life for residents in a dedicated and responsive manner. “Everything goes back to Florida A&M University and our alma mater’s motto: Excellence with Caring. This continues to be our overarching guiding principle, emphasizing academic or professional achievement with a commitment to the well-being of the community,” said Wylie Kynard, partner at The Miami Takeover LLC.

Official Miami Takeover Event Lineup

THURSDAY | July 24, 2025

Comedy & Vibes | 7PM – 10PM | Featuring Miami’s very own Larry Dogg Band in downtown Miami at the Hardrock Cafe Bayside | 401 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL

Afterparty | 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. | Join the Miami Takeover in downtown Miami at the Hardrock Cafe in Bayside | 401 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL

FRIDAY | July 25, 2025

Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures Community Service Kickoff Event | 9AM – 11 AM | MTO is proud to partner with Colgate and the Miami Beach Police Athletic League, Inc. for this fourth annual dental screening and cleaning event that will provide no-cost dental screenings and proper tooth brushing technique tutorials to over 100 children under the age of 12. Hosted on Miami Beach honoring fallen Miami Beach Officer Arthur Martineau, MTO along with local officials and guests will utilize this event to remember Martineau’s service to the community for 34 years. Learn more about how to register for this event by emailing smiles@themiamitakeover.com.

Miami Meet & Greet Splashdown | 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Upon check-in at the iconic Z Ocean Hotel located on South Beach at 1437 Collins Drive, guests will get to mingle with fellow attendees in town for the Miami Takeover at the hotel’s illustrious poolside and enjoy happy hour food & drink specials, vibrant music, games, captivating art and social networking. Tickets available online.

Miami Nights in White (All White Party Event) | 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. | Hosted at The Urban located in Overtown Miami at 1000 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33136, this popular outdoor nightlife venue space offers VIP sections, interactive board games and a sprawling dance floor to enjoy a memorable nightlife experience featuring hip hop, R&B, go-go music and afrobeats. Guests can also enjoy drink specials and the region’s tastiest Caribbean, Latin and soul food trucks that are open until late. Tickets available for purchase online. 21+ event. This lustrous outdoor venue can comfortably host up to 2,000 attendees and will provide HBCU happy hour specials.

Saturday | July 26, 2025

Art of GoGo Culture Fest Presented by Miami Takeover (MAIN EVENT) at the Miami Beach Bandshell located at 7275 Collins Ave on Miami Beach from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. featuring a live musical performance from the legendary Junkyard Band, Marcus Blake, Top5, Rod Royal, Demont Pinder, and the Black Passion Band. Guests will also enjoy interactive art installations, immaculate vibes, and an entertaining cultural experience with access to delicious drinks and food. Tickets available for purchase online. 21+ event.

Can We Talk: The All Black R&B Party | 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. | Club M2 located on South Beach at 1235 Washington Ave. Hosted in collaboration with No Sleep South Beach, guests are encouraged to dress in their best all-black ensembles and get ready to vibe to the very best R&B playlist. Tickets available for purchase online. 21+ event.

Sunday | July 27, 2025

Miami Takeover Community Service Beach Sweep | 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Grab your friends and join the Miami Takeover to back to the local environment by participating in this beach clean involving picking up debris and plastic along Miami Beach beginning at the Marseilles Hotel (1741 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL)l. RSVP online

Splash Daytime Pool Party | 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Wind down, relax and commerce your Miami Takeover vacation experience at The Backyard Pool Club located at the Marseilles Beachfront Hotel (1741 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL). Tickets available for purchase online. Lifestyle photos of the Backyard Pool Club & Marseilles Hotel

All events are 21+. Early bird discounts are available for a limited time with promo code “MTO2025” at checkout. Tickets and additional information are available online at www.themiamitakeover.com.

ABOUT THE MIAMI TAKEOVER (MTO)

The Miami Takeover (MTO) is an event production company based in Washington D.C. known for hosting energizing Black cultural and entertainment events across the U.S. The company’s signature event series, The Miami Takeover. Celebrating its 17th year of hosting this three-day event series on Miami Beach, MTO will continue to make the annual summer series bigger and better by fusing culture, music, art, nightlife and community service delivering one of the most talked about event series in the country. Led by three creative Black, HBCU-educated entrepreneurs from the Washington D.C.area, Antwoine McCoy, Wylie Kynard and Vincent Peden, the company’s mission is to offer one united and authentic sound and experience backed by the rich culture of Chocolate City to thousands of attendees who fly into Miami to celebrate a mid-year homecoming-style summer vacation. To learn more about the 17th Annual Miami Takeover’s three-day signature weekend, which is taking place this Summer on Miami Beach from July 25th – 28th, 2025 amidst the beautiful backdrop of tropical palm trees and sun-filled expansive beaches, please visit https://www.themiamitakeover.com for exclusive hotel travel packages and event tickets. For company news and event updates, follow the brand on Instagram and Tik-Tok @Themiamitakeover and Facebook.

The Miami Takeover Announces The Art of Go-Go Culture Fest Lineup & Tickets, Celebrating 50 Years of Go-Go Music This Summer at the Iconic Bandshell Miami Beach 7/26/25

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The Miami Takeover Announces The Art of Go-Go Culture Fest Lineup & Tickets, Celebrating 50 Years of Go-Go Music This Summer at the Iconic Bandshell Miami Beach
Saturday, 07/26/2025-, 05:00 pm-10:00 pm
Miami Beach Bandshell
7275 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33141
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Get ready for the Miami Takeover’s Art of Go-Go Culture Fest hitting Miami Beach bigger and better this Summer on Saturday, July 26th, from 5PM to 10PM at the iconic Miami Beach Bandshell (7275 Collins Avenue) for a culturally electrifying live concert celebration of 50 years of go-go music, rain or shine! Attendees will immerse themselves in a fusion of music, dance, culture, and interactive art installations with live musical performances by Go-Go artists Black Passion Band, Top5 Band and the Legendary Junkyard Band. Visual artistry will be provided by Miami’s own Marcus Blake and Rod Royal with Demont Pinder providing the vantage point from the DMV. During this special concert event, music lovers will get to enjoy the 50 year evolution of Washington, D.C.’s official musical soundtrack alongside a vibrant display of Go-Go-inspired art from talented DMV and Miami artists, offering a unique perspective on the influential subgenre of funk music, delivering an unforgettable nightlife musical event.

This year’s Art of Go-Go Culture Fest will be hosted at the Miami Beach Bandshell, promising a transcending musical experience in a noteworthy venue that comfortably holds 2,000 attendees and has become a special events and concert venue for globally recognized entertainers and singers. Managed by the Rhythm Foundation, the Bandshell has become a cultural anchor for the City of Miami Beach, and is a part of the community’s rich arts ecosystem.

Food and drink specials will be provided by vendors.
Individual concert tickets are available for sale or as part of The Miami Takeover Tour weekend event package on Eventbrite.

Early bird concert tickets GA: $40
Club Level VIP ticket: $95
Club Level Cabana for 6: $500
Includes up to 6 tickets, a reserved cabana with a couch and table, an expedited entry via a dedicated VIP entrance, and a dedicated server for food and beverage purchases. Individual bottle service is NOT available.
Miami Takeover Weekend Party Pass ($160)

This is an official Art of Black event In collaboration with and supported by the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (MBVCA). Complimentary GA media passes to and and cover this year’s Miami Takeover Art of Go-Go Culture Fest can be provided upon request— please email Samantha@Savory-PR.com with media pass requests.

History Fort Lauderdale & Galleria Fort Lauderdale present The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort “Take PRIDE!” 2025 Benefit Reception 6/18/25

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History Fort Lauderdale & Galleria Fort Lauderdale present The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort “Take PRIDE!” 2025 Benefit Reception
Wednesday, 06/18/2025-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
Galleria Fort Lauderdale
2414 E. Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Cost: $50

In honor of PRIDE Month, History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale will present The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort “Take PRIDE!” 2025, a ticketed benefit reception and exhibition honoring and showcasing LGBTQ+ community advocates. On Wednesday, June 18, at 6 p.m., a special opening preview reception hosted by FayWhat?! and previous “Take PRIDE!” honoree Shawn “Kitty Meow” Palacious will pay tribute to 10 new impactful LGBTQ+ community leaders with a special performance by Rianna Petrone along with music by DJ Jay McCracken of Spiked Entertainment. From June 19 – July 13, the public is invited to view the FREE companion exhibition, Zorita’s World, featuring photography highlights from the life and career of famed burlesque dancer, icon and LGBTQ+ advocate Zorita, along with costumes and other historical artifacts. As an added bonus, attendees can meet Fred Fejes and Rick Karlin, authors of “Last Call South Florida – A History of 1001 LGBTQ-Friendly Taverns, Haunts & Hangouts,” for a book signing.

The 2025 “Take PRIDE!” honorees who have made significant contributions to the South Florida community are: Steve Glassman, City of Fort Lauderdale District 2 Commissioner; the Honorable Robert Lee retired judge; Scott Holland, vice president of operations and associate publisher of HotSpots! magazine and Happening Out Network; Michael Berry, complex general manager at The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort; FayWhat?! Albernas, of The FayWhat?! Show on the Happening Out Television Network; Velvet Lenore, entertainer and philanthropist; T.P. Lords, entertainer and choreographer; Tony Lima, CEO and executive director, SunServe; Franchesca D’Amore, founding president and executive director of TransEd and Ed Hashek, arts advocate and philanthropist.

The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort “Take PRIDE!” 2025 exhibit will feature photos and ephemera from Zorita’s World, the life and career of famed burlesque dancer and icon Zorita, as well as her same-sex relationships and networks of friends. The performer and entrepreneur pushed boundaries in Miami and beyond in the 1940s, ‘50s, and ‘60s – a time when so much of what she did was often controversial and illegal. Today, perhaps more than ever, her legacy and influence offer important lessons on the power of individuals in shaping history and making necessary waves towards progress. The exhibit is curated by Julio Capo, Jr., Ph.D., an author and associate professor of history at Florida International University.

Additional contributors to this year’s reception and exhibit are Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library and Florida International University. Capó curated a different exhibition on Zorita’s life in 2024 for Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library.

The exhibition, located near Swarovski, between Macy’s and Dillard’s, will be free and open to the public during mall hours.

History Fort Lauderdale’s “Take PRIDE!” is sponsored by co-presenter Galleria Fort Lauderdale and title sponsor The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, The Our Fund Foundation, HotSpots Media Group/Happening Out Television Network and GPR | Goodman Public Relations. Additional funding is provided in part by Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward County Cultural Council and Visit Lauderdale – Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Tickets for the June 18 “Take PRIDE!” reception are $50 and are available at www.historyfortlauderdale.org. Guests will enjoy a preview of the exhibit, special performances, an open bar, and light bites courtesy of Dom Caruso’s, Seasons 52 and P.F. Chang’s.

History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, hosts a variety of engaging multicultural experiences, year-round. It seeks to bring awareness to the community through both traveling exhibits and multiple permanent exhibits including “Women Trailblazers,” “Fort Lauderdale – the Early Years,” “Roots of Resilience: The Journey of Black Broward,” “Fashion & Musical Theatre,” “From Dugouts to Dream Yachts: the story of boatbuilding along the New River,” Seminole Arts & Culture,” “New River Archaeology” and “Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture.”

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory, on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FTLHistory. Subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/user/FTLhistory.

PAMM Free Second Saturdays: Juneteenth Celebration 6/14/25

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PAMM Free Second Saturdays: Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday, 06/14/2025-, 11:00 am-03:00 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida, 33132
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Cost: Free

Honor the legacy, creativity, and resilience of Black artists with a day of art, culture and community. This free, family-friendly event features performances and workshops by Path-to Hip Hop, as well as art-making inspired by the work of Black visual artists. Enjoy guided tours spotlighting African American contributions to contemporary art, and a special focus on photography from the museum’s new exhibition, “Language and Image.” Discover the impactful work of Gordon Parks, Kwame Brathwaite, and Samuel Fosso as we reflect on the power of image-making in the fight for freedom and justice.

Thursdays at PAMM: Pride Night with Ballyhoo Media featuring “Wicked” 6/12/25

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Thursdays at PAMM: Pride Night with Ballyhoo Media featuring “Wicked”
Thursday, 06/12/2025-, 05:00 pm-10:00 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 BISCAYNE BLVD,
MIAMI, Florida, 33132
Website
Cost: Free

Join us on Pérez Art Museum Miami’s (PAMM) waterfront terrace for a celebration of National Pride Month! Watch a sing-along screening of “Wicked” (2024), hosted by drag performers Tiffany Fantasia and Kat Wilderness, on a 60-foot floating screen courtesy of Ballyhoo Media. Prior to the film, enjoy music by DJ Zehno, special Pride-themed tours in the galleries, face painting, art activities, and Pride-inspired happy hour specials at Verde. Also connect with community organizations Arsht Center, BLINC, Out My Closet Org, Pridelines, and Save Inc.

The film will be screened from the water, and you are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets to set up the perfect sunset spot on the beach. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. “Wicked” is rated PG, parental guidance is suggested.

Across ebb and flow Artist Conversation 6/28/25

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Across ebb and flow Artist Conversation
Saturday, 06/28/2025-, 02:00 pm-04:00 pm
DVCAI at Monsignor William Barry Library, Institute of Immigration Studies Gallery at Barry University
11300 Northeast 2nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida, 33161
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Cost: Free

Join Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator (DVCAI) at Barry for an intimate artist conversation featuring L.A. Samuelson and Amanda Bradley, the visionary artists behind the experimental multimedia exhibition “Across ebb and flow.” This exclusive dialogue offers audiences the opportunity to go deeper into the creative processes, collaborative dynamics, and individual artistic practices that shaped this groundbreaking exploration of Caribbean diaspora themes.

About the Conversation: Moderated by the DVCAI at Barry Curatorial Team, Rosie Gordon-Wallace, Lauryn Lawrence, and Louise Martorano, this artist conversation provides unique insights into how both artists approach themes of belonging, transformation, and “in-between states” through their distinct yet complementary practices.

Samuelson and Bradley will discuss their responsive collaboration, the evolution of their works “Telegraph Valley” and “From One Sea,” and how their artistic practices engage with questions of home, memory, and cultural identity.

Featured Artists:

L.A. Samuelson is an interdisciplinary choreographer working in performance, sculpture, and new media. Their installation “Telegraph Valley” deconstructs the body as a “house for the soul” metaphor, exploring how we find home in bodies that experience loss while accumulating life.

Amanda Bradley is a Belizean American artist, photographer, and curator whose photographic installation “From One Sea” centers the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean as sites of memory, inviting viewers to become active participants in a visual narrative that bridges the seen, felt, and spoken.

This conversation is part of the ongoing exhibition “Across ebb and flow,” on view June 26 – September 30, 2025, during regular library hours. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage directly with the artists and gain deeper understanding of their innovative approaches to multimedia storytelling and Caribbean diaspora narratives.

About DVCAI at Barry: Located at the Monsignor William Barry Library on the Barry University campus, DVCAI at Barry presents cutting-edge contemporary art that engages with themes of cultural identity, migration, and belonging.

Accessibility Info:
For accessibility accommodations, contact Rosie Gordon-Wallace at rosie@dvcai.org or (305) 542-4277 at least 5 days in advance.
Curated by the DVCAI at Barry Curatorial Team, Rosie Gordon-Wallace, Lauryn Lawrence, and Louise Martorano.

Across ebb and flow Opening Reception 6/26/25

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Across ebb and flow Opening Reception
Thursday, 06/26/2025-, 05:00 pm-08:00 pm
DVCAI at Barry, Monsignor William Barry Library, Barry University
11300 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida, 33161
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Cost: Free

Across ebb and flow is a two-person exhibition featuring installations by artists L.A. Samuelson, an interdisciplinary choreographer working in performance, sculpture, and new media, and Amanda Bradley, a Belizean American artist, photographer, and curator. Both artists present works that are adaptive to site and transform with each iteration of presentation.

Join us for the opening reception as we witness the premiere performance of Telegraph Valley at 7:00 PM—created and performed by L.A. Samuelson in collaboration with Dramaturg Elle Hong and Sound Artist Adam Stone. Assembled from house frames, ladders, floating decks, mattresses, rotating light sources, and one dancer, Telegraph Valley makes momentary dwellings out of holes and passageways, attempting to deconstruct the body as a “house for the soul” metaphor to uncover something that roves, collides, undercuts, and transforms what we understand ourselves to be.

Experience Amanda Bradley’s From One Sea (2017-2025), where photography becomes a language that bridges the seen, felt, and spoken. Her photographic installation centers the sea as a site of memory, with the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean acting as wells of memory and places of possibility. As viewers follow the horizon, a poem reveals itself, creating a journey and guiding the viewer along.

Within each body of work, the artists deconstruct notions of ownership, division, and permanence, seeking a more expansive relationship to change, connection, and loss. The exhibition spans installation, photographic, poetic, and performative practices—building a world within the ebb and flow of disciplines and forms.

Exhibition continues through September 30, 2025

Visit during regular summer Library hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM; Friday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM; Saturday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sunday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.

Telegraph Valley is a National Performance Network (NPN) Creation & Development Fund Project co-commissioned by RedLine Contemporary Art Center in partnership with DVCAI. Supported by the Doris Duke Foundation, the Mellon Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Free admission | Venue is accessible

For accessibility accommodations, contact Rosie Gordon-Wallace at rosie@dvcai.org or (305) 542-4277 at least 5 days in advance.
Curated by the DVCAI at Barry Curatorial Team, Rosie Gordon-Wallace, Lauryn Lawrence, Louise Martorano.

PRIDE Month 2025 Kickoff on Lincoln Road 6/11/25

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PRIDE Month 2025 Kickoff on Lincoln Road
Wednesday, 06/11/2025-, 05:00 pm-06:00 pm
Euclid Oval
660 Lincoln Road Miami Beach, FL 33139,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
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Cost: FRree

Join Lincoln Road on Wednesday, June 11 at 5 p.m for an evening that honors LGBTQIA+ history, culture, and community.

This free event invites guests of all ages to explore a powerful exhibit that tells the story of the LGBTQIA+ movement – its roots, its resilience, and those who’ve shaped it.

Miami Beach commissioners, local police departments, and one of Lincoln Road’s well-known sculpture artists, Facundo Yebne, will be present to support conversations around inclusivity and visibility.

All are welcome to be a part of this gathering which encourages reflection, and a shared commitment to equality. Although admission is free, a ticket is required; so be sure to RSVP via Eventbrite.

Miami Immersive Intensive 2025 6/26/25 – 6/29/25

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Miami Immersive Intensive 2025
Thursday, 06/26/2025-06/29/2025, 06:00 pm-
MDC Wolfson Campus
315 NE 2nd Ave Building 8,
Miami, Florida, 33132
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Cost:

A Four-Day Deep Dive into the Future of Immersive Experiences

The Miami Immersive Intensive is a four-day convening co-produced by Juggerknot Theatre Company and Live Arts Miami . The program is designed to train local and national artists in the tools, language, and methodology of immersive and site-specific experiences while fostering collaboration with industry leaders both nationally and internationally.

Noche de Arte with Jacqueline Berdumez & TransSocial 6/2/25, 6/9/25, 6/16/25, 6/23/25, 6/30/25

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Noche de Arte with Jacqueline Berdumez & TransSocial
Monday, 06/02/2025-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
InterContinental Miami Hotel
100 Chopin Plaza,
Miami, Florida, 33131
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Cost: Free

On Monday evenings, join us for Noche de Arte in the Gallery Lounge at InterContinental Miami Hotel. Watch local artists at work, create your own postcard collages, and enjoy light bites. Each month showcases a new resident artist, making art accessible to everyone in the heart of downtown.

For June, we celebrate Pride Month with Artist in Residence Jacqueline Bermudez and TransSocial.

We have partnered with TransSocial to bring a special drink to Toro Toro! The “Love is Love” Cocktail will be available all month long with proceeds benefiting TransSocial.

About our Artist-in-Residence:

Born in Orlando, FL, Jacqueline Bermudez was raised in Caracas, Venezuela, and has lived in Miami since 1991. Surrounded by art in her childhood, she developed a passion for creating during her senior year in high school. After a hiatus to raise her family, she returned to painting in 2016, focusing on portraits. In 2020, her work was featured in three exhibits, including the Woman Made Gallery in Chicago. A self-taught artist, she primarily works with oil paints, although she enjoys watercolors and pencil. Her art reflects her spiritual connection and personal growth, showcasing bright colors, bold patterns, and symbolic animals and plants.

Noche de Arte is open to the public and free to attend. collaboARTive presents this program in partnership with the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau and InterContinental Miami Hotel, Miami Downtown Development Authority, and with support from the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs.

Art Deco Fashion Show – Miami Swim Week 6/6/25

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Art Deco Fashion Show – Miami Swim Week
Friday, 06/06/2025-, 05:00 pm-08:00 pm
The Gabriel Hotel South Beach
640 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
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Cost:

Join us as we celebrate!

Miami Swim Week – Art Deco Fashion Show.

Presented by The Gabriel Hotel, South Beach. An Art Deco Masterpiece.

VIP Ticket Details:

Assigned Front Row Seating.

Complimentary Gift Bag.

Complimentary Cocktails featuring 11Vodka.

The Art Deco Fashion Show is from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

The designer fashion show starts at 7:00 PM. Featuring Gustavo Granados Models.

Exclusive Collection from NADJEA Swimwear

VIP Tickets at The Art Deco Fashion Show includes complimentary cocktails featuring 11Vodka throughout the event. Taste the Miami Spirit.

Doors open for a Fashion Pop-Up at 1:00 PM.

Featuring a curated cast of Beauty and Wellness Brands.

For special accommodations, RSVP by emailing ArtDeco.FashionShow@NADJEA.COM

Please have your Eventbrite RSVP Confirmation handy.

Thank you. Looking forward to seeing you!

“As the models walk down the runway, draped in the bold colors and geometric shapes of Art Deco fashion, they remind us that we too can embrace change and forge a path towards a brighter tomorrow. The show is a celebration of creativity, imagination, and the endless possibilities that lie ahead.”

-Nadjhla Gracia.

NADJEA.

MOAD Artist Residency Open Studio Featuring Lucia Morales 7/1/25

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MOAD Artist Residency Open Studio Featuring Lucia Morales
Tuesday, 07/01/2025-, 10:00 am-01:00 pm
MDC's Kendall Campus
11011 SW 104th St. Bldg. M-123,
Miami, Florida, 33176
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Cost: Free

Join MOAD for an open studio featuring Miami-based artist Lucia Morales on Tuesday, July 1. Throughout the summer term, Morales will create new work and engage with students, campus groups, and members of the public during her artist residency at MDC’s Kendall Campus Art Gallery.

Lucia Morales is a Peruvian artist who lives and works in Miami. Born in Lima, Morales moved to United States with her family at a young age. Influenced deeply by her cultural heritage, she seeks to reconnect to Ayacucho­, a city nestled in the Andean Mountains, where her family is from.

As a multidisciplinary artist and educator, Morales examines themes of place and investigates how migration and immigration reshape notions of identity through painting, textiles, video performance, and installation. Informed by her family and Andean culture and history, Morales practices Peruvian folkloric dance weekly, which for her serves as a form of resistance, aiming to maintain her roots and traditions alive within her community.

Morales holds a Master of Fine Art, MA in Art Education and a BA in Landscape Architecture from Florida international University. She has worked and collaborated as an art educator with Miami-Dade and Broward public schools and with institutions such as The Wolfsonian and the Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami.

MOAD is proud to offer artists resources, support, and space to create in Miami. This artist residency will also invite the public to step into the studio and observe and interact with the artist at work, promoting conversations about process, multidisciplinary artmaking, and the role of the artist within learning institutions.

MOAD’s programs are made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor, and Board of County Commissioners. They are sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture, and with generous support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The Miami Herald is a media sponsor of MOAD’s programming.

Image: Lucia Morales, You Are Your Ancestors. Andean textile, screen printed text, Maíz morado (Peruvian purplecorn), plaster casted corn, 2024.Photo courtesy of the artist.

Lucia Morales Artist Reception 7/19/25

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Lucia Morales Artist Reception
Saturday, 07/19/2025-, 04:00 pm-07:00 pm
MDC's Kendall Campus
11011 SW 104th St. Bldg. M-123,
Miami, Florida, 33176
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Cost: Free

Join MOAD and Lucia Morales at MDC’s Kendall Campus Art Gallery for a reception celebrating Morales’s artist residency.

Throughout the summer term, Morales will create new work and engage with students, campus groups, and members of the public.

Lucia Morales is a Peruvian artist who lives and works in Miami. Born in Lima, Morales moved to United States with her family at a young age. Influenced deeply by her cultural heritage, she seeks to reconnect to Ayacucho­, a city nestled in the Andean Mountains, where her family is from.

Refreshments will be served.

Free parking is available in the MDC Campus parking lot adjacent to the art gallery.

The Museum of Art and Design (MOAD) at MDC may document the event, including its attendees. By entering the area, and/or participating in the event, you consent to the recording and its use in any form.

MOAD is proud to offer artists resources, support, and space to create in Miami. This artist residency will also invite the public to step into the studio and observe and interact with the artist at work, promoting conversations about process, multidisciplinary artmaking, and the role of the artist within learning institutions.

MOAD’s programs are made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. They are sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture, and with generous support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The Miami Herald is a media sponsor of MOAD’s programming.

Image: Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration, October 3, 2025.

DVCAI at Barry Summer Exhibition Opening Reception 5/9/25

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DVCAI at Barry Summer Exhibition Opening Reception
Friday, 05/09/2025-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
DVCAI at Barry, Monsignor William Library, Barry University
11300 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida, 33161
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Cost: Free

Join us for the Opening Reception of our six-week exhibition, “This Summer Too: Conversations with Makers, Exploring Memory, Materials, and Meaning.”

This summer, during our exhibition, Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator curators Rosie Gordon-Wallace and Lauryn Lawrence turn our attention to artists who bridge the artificial boundaries between art, craft, design, and artisanship.

These are makers—creators who work from a place of ancestral knowledge, driven by the need to fill an inner void and propelled by the desire for self-expression.

During regular library hours, visit the exhibition to view works by artists Lauren Austin, Barbara Garvine, Alida Martinez, Yossi Peled, Evelyn Politzer, and Miki Speijers, and Barry University MFA Candidates, Robertha Blatt and Joy Johnson.

These artists’ practices are often sparked by specific provocations, with memory as a recurring catalyst. This Summer Too invites students visiting DVCAI at Barry to participate in these conversations—designed to tickle the imagination and ignite curiosity.

We hope these encounters spark new ways of seeing and prompt students to think differently about art, materials, and objects in their own homes. May this conversation about makers open doors to broader dialogues about what art is, who gets to make it, and where it lives.

Noche de Arte with Annick Duvivier 5/5/25, 5/12/25, 5/19/25, 5/26/25

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Noche de Arte with Annick Duvivier
Monday, 05/05/2025-05/26/2025, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
InterContinental Miami Hotel
100 Chopin Plaza,
Miami, Florida, 33131
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Cost: Free

Join us for an evening of art activation in the Gallery Lounge of InterContinental Miami Hotel, featuring a local Miami artist creating their latest work. Each month, a new artist is showcased, offering visitors an expansive introduction to our vibrant city’s diverse array of artistry.

About the Artist:

Annick Duvivier, a Haitian-born artist based in Miami, is renowned for her mixed media paintings that delve into themes such as nature conservation and femininity. Her artwork has gained international recognition, showcased in prominent venues like the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago and the Yellowstone Museum of Art. Duvivier possesses an impressive portfolio, with pieces included in various public and private collections, including the Tamarac Public Art and the Miami International Airport. She received her Fine Arts training at Altos de Chavon and holds a BFA in Visual Arts from Miami International University of Art & Design.

Noche de Arte is open to the public and free to attend. collaboARTive presents this program in partnership with the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau and InterContinental Miami Hotel, Miami Downtown Development Authority, and with support from the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs.

Third Horizon Film Festival Opening Night: Screening of Koutkekout and Afterparty 5/29/25

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Third Horizon Film Festival Opening Night: Screening of Koutkekout and Afterparty
Thursday, 05/29/2025-, 07:00 pm-11:00 pm
Perez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida, 33132
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Cost: Varies

Join us and Third Horizon Film Festival for the opening night screening of the documentary feature Koutkekout, followed by an afterparty on our waterfront terrace.

Third Horizon Film Festival (THFF), an annual celebration of cinema from the Caribbean and its diaspora, returns for its eighth edition. This year’s THFF opening film is the Florida premiere of the Haiti-set documentary Koutkeout (At All Kosts) by Joseph Hillel, 2024. A testament to the resistance and courage of a people, the film is an immersive portrait of the Quatre Chemins theater festival in Port-au-Prince, and the extraordinary group of artists who keep it going year after year, whatever the cost.

Following the film and a Q&A with director Joseph Hillel, continue the night on the bayfront terrace for an afterparty with local DJs, community activations, and a live performance.

Schedule
7–9pm Screening of Koutkekout and Q&A in the Auditorium
9–11pm Afterparty with DJs and live performance on the East Portico

Tickets are required for the film screening and are included with museum admission. DJ sets and programming on the terrace are free and open to the public.

Open Studio at collaboARTive 5/17/25

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Open Studio at collaboARTive
Saturday, 05/17/2025-, 07:00 pm-09:00 pm
collaboARTive Studios
4726 Southwest 75th Avenue,
Miami, Florida, 33155
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Cost: Free

Join us for Open Studio at collaboARTive Studios! Meet our talented resident artists and let your creativity flow! Whether you’re a lifelong art lover or just looking for a fun night out, there’s something for everyone!

Wander through 13 studios showcasing stunning paintings and captivating sculptures that will inspire you. Don’t hesitate to ask questions, gain insight into the artistic process, and connect with fellow art enthusiasts in our collaboARTive community!

Back Chat April 2025 Black Art and Food 4/24/25

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Back Chat April 2025 Black Art and Food
Thursday, 04/24/2025-, 07:00 pm-08:00 pm

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Cost: Free

Dive into the intersection of food and diasporic art with DVCAI’s quarterly Back-Chat series!

Join moderator Nadine Natalie Hall and artists Michael Elliott, Friday, Kurt Nahar, and Stephanie J. Woods for an engaging virtual dialogue inspired by the exhibition “The Whole World is Churning: Then and Now, and Now and Beyond.”

This free virtual session explores how foodstuffs integrate into contemporary diasporic artworks, featuring perspectives from Jamaica, Suriname, and the United States. Part of DVCAI’s ‘Welcome to Miami Arts’ program, supported by the ArtsHERE grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and South Arts.

The Back-Chat program is inclusive of all community members and visitors seeking a connection to the arts. To request materials in an accessible format at least five days in advance, please contact Rosie Gordon-Wallace, DVCAI President |Curator at rosie@dvcai.org or by phone at (305) 542-4277.

History Fort Lauderdale presents “Lauderdale Living: The Architecture of Possibilities” Exhibit 5/1/25 – 6/29/25

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History Fort Lauderdale presents “Lauderdale Living: The Architecture of Possibilities” Exhibit
Thursday, 05/01/2025-, 10:00 am-04:00 pm
History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW 2nd Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: Admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students

History Fort Lauderdale, in celebration of National Historic Preservation Month, will present “Lauderdale Living: The Architecture of Possibilities” from Thursday, May 1 – Sunday, June 29. The exhibition will showcase rarely seen historical photographs from the museum’s collection alongside contemporary works by artists Christina Lihan and Abby Laughlin. A free public opening reception with the artists will take place on Thursday, May 1, from 6 – 8 p.m., at the New River Inn Museum of History building on History Fort Lauderdale’s campus (231 Southwest Second Avenue).

Florida-based artist Christina Lihan transforms delicate paper into intricate sculptural landscapes, hand-cutting, folding, scoring and carving architectural forms that play with light and shadow. With a background in architecture from the University of Virginia and Columbia University, her work reflects a deep understanding of composition, technique, and design. Her meditative, labor-intensive process creates immersive environments that evoke a sense of place, often raising subtle questions of environmental justice. Her pieces have been exhibited internationally, from Shanghai to Tel Aviv, and she was recently commissioned to create eight large-scale sculptures for a new hotel in central London.

Fort Lauderdale artist and activist Abby Laughlin documents the beauty and history of mid-century modern architecture through photography and curated exhibitions. A former real estate professional with expertise in adaptive rehab, she brings a passionate, hands-on perspective to the importance of historic properties in shaping community identity. Laughlin serves on the boards of the Fort Lauderdale History Center and Docomomo US Florida, and is currently developing three major projects, including a fine arts book and a photography exhibit on mid-century landmarks. Her work captures both the nostalgia and urgency of preserving South Florida’s architectural heritage.

History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, hosts a variety of engaging multicultural experiences, year-round. It seeks to bring awareness to the community through both traveling exhibits and multiple permanent exhibits including “Women Trailblazers,” “Fort Lauderdale – the Early Years,” “Roots of Resilience: The Journey of Black Broward,” “Fashion & Musical Theatre,” “From Dugouts to Dream Yachts: the story of boatbuilding along the New River,” Seminole Arts & Culture,” “New River Archaeology,” “Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture,” and “Take PRIDE, a retrospective on LGBTQ life in South Florida.”

History Fort Lauderdale’s “Lauderdale Living: The Architecture of Possibilities” is sponsored by the following funds at the Community Foundation of Broward: Jan and Ed Crocker Unrestricted Fund, Leo M. and Alice J. Rutten Fund and The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Broward Community Fund. Additional funding is provided, in part, by Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward County Cultural Council and Visit Lauderdale.

Beginning May 1, History Fort Lauderdale will be open five days a week from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. with docent guided tours, daily, at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. (closed Tuesday and Wednesday). Group walking tours are available upon special request. Admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is free for members, military and children ages six and under. Tickets are available online at HistoryFortLauderdaleTickets.

For more information about “Lauderdale Living: The Architecture of Possibilities” at History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at historyfortlauderdale.org.

Gonzalo Hernandez Artist Reception 8/9/25

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Gonzalo Hernandez Artist Reception
Saturday, 08/09/2025-, 04:00 pm-07:00 pm
MDC’s Padrón Campus Art Gallery
MDC’s Padrón Campus Art Gallery Building 3, Room 3113,
Miami, Florida, 33135
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Cost: Free

Join MOAD and Gonzalo Hernandez at MDC’s Padrón Campus for a reception celebrating Hernandez’s artist residency.

Throughout the summer, Hernandez will create new work at MDC’s Padrón Campus art gallery. Hernandez’ practice reveals personal narratives, institutional tensions, and broader ideas about belonging and place.

MOAD is proud to offer artists resources, support, and space to create in Miami. This artist residency invites the public to step into the studio and observe and interact with the artist at work, promoting conversations about process, multidisciplinary artmaking, and the role of the artist within learning institutions.

Refreshments will be served.

Free parking is available at MDC’s Padrón Campus flat parking lot located at 2501 SW 6TH Street, Miami, FL 33135.

In the artist’s own words:

Pulling from autobiographical sources, my installations, sculpture, painting, photography, and film are very specific to my perspective as an immigrant while also addressing broader cultural concerns. As I seek to blur the line between art and life, every subject and material can be included in my work, no matter how quotidian. From the mounds of cardboard found on the factory floors of past employment which become relief sculptures, or the shopping lists quickly scribbled onto my hand that I photograph and reuse in my practice, I find truth and meaning in the overlooked. Daily encounters with text, language, and material become fodder for symbolic interpretations.

Image: Gonzalo Hernandez, Dentro de mi corazón hay otro corazón que sueña, creo que ese corazón es mi verdadero corazón_LH, 2024. Jacquard Woven, 66 x 38 inches. Image courtesy of the artist.

The Museum of Art and Design (MOAD) at MDC may document the event, including its attendees. By entering the area, and/or participating in the event, you consent to the recording and its use in any form.

MOAD’s programs are made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. They are sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts, and with generous support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The Miami Herald is a media sponsor of MOAD’s programming.

ArtsUnited’s “Dining With The Divas” Celebration Dinner & FUNdraiser at Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale 4/30/25

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ArtsUnited’s “Dining With The Divas” Celebration Dinner & FUNdraiser at Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale
Wednesday, 04/30/2025-, 07:00 pm-09:30 pm
Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale
1421 East Oakland Park Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33334
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Cost: General admission = $75; $85 after April 23. VIP = $100

ArtsUnited, a nonprofit organization dedicated to producing quality cultural programming that showcases the LGBTQ community, will honor South Florida community leaders Don D’Arminio, Marc Martorana and Joe Pallant for advancing the arts during its “Dining with the Divas” Celebration Dinner and FUNdraiser at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, at Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale. Show hostess Velvet LeNore will emcee the entertaining evening which will also feature celebrity guest performers Victor Zepka, Joshua Justin and Jeffrey Roach, making their stage debut in drag to help raise more money for ArtsUnited.

Attendees will experience delicious new food choices in advance of a special awards presentation for D’Arminio, Martorana and Pallant. Honorees will have a special photo opportunity on the new Aquaplex stage with Dennis Dean before the exclusive show begins with the talented Aquanettes and some very special guests.

Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale (formerly Lips Fort Lauderdale) is going strong following recent exciting updates. The show palace interior features a modern Key West casual environment with an ocean-inspired epoxy floor, an expanded stage and a state-of-the-art LED Jumbotron wall. Digital screens throughout the venue are accompanied by concert-quality surround sound and an amplified stage lighting program to enhance the show experience.

General admission for ArtsUnited’s “Dining with the Divas” Celebration Dinner and FUNdraiser is $75 per person; $85 after April 23. A VIP ticket with one complimentary drink and premium seating is $100 per person. Each reservation includes a three-course dinner and show. A cash bar is available. To purchase tickets, visit artsunited.com.

ArtServe’s WILD: Invasive Species of South Florida Opening Reception 5/9/25

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ArtServe’s WILD: Invasive Species of South Florida Opening Reception
Friday, 05/09/2025-, 05:30 pm-08:30 pm
ArtServe
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Cost:

The environmental program and exhibition WILD: Invasive Species of South Florida will be open to the public, April 26 through June 20, 2025, to raise awareness about the impact of invasive species on Florida’s delicate ecosystems. The exhibition combines art, education, and activism to address the environmental challenges faced by South Florida and offer solutions for preservation and conservation. ArtServe will host a free opening reception on May 9 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

BLOOM, a Juried Art Exhibition Celebrating Earth Day, at Galleria Fort Lauderdale 4/24/25

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BLOOM, a Juried Art Exhibition Celebrating Earth Day, at Galleria Fort Lauderdale
Thursday, 04/24/2025-, 05:30 pm-07:30 pm
Galleria Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Cost: Free

Galleria Fort Lauderdale, in collaboration with Art and Culture Center/Hollywood, ArtServe, ArtsUnited and History Fort Lauderdale, will present BLOOM, a juried art exhibition celebrating Earth Day, on Thursday, April 24, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The exhibition, featuring more than 50 South Florida artists, will highlight artistic interpretations of our planet’s natural beauty, from oceans and mangroves to wildlife and blooming landscapes. The best-in-show artwork will receive a $500 prize during the complimentary BLOOM reception. The event will also feature a special performance by Ry Rivers.

Nearly 60 multimedia artworks will be on display from artists including Tim Forman, Jamie Rodriguez, Tricia Rutsis, Nadine Floyd, Suzanne Barton, Walter McBride and Claudette Sernius, among others.

To register to attend Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s BLOOM, visit bit.ly/galleriabloomtix. For more information about Galleria Fort Lauderdale or for a complete list of retailers, call (954) 564-1036 or visit www.galleriamall-fl.com.

Creative Aging Series: Spring Textiles Showcase 4/3/25

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Creative Aging Series: Spring Textiles Showcase
Thursday, 04/03/2025-, 05:00 pm-08:00 pm
Perez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida, 33132
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Cost: Free

Creative Aging Series is a free art-making program for individuals over the age of 55 seeking a community-based creative outlet.

Join us to celebrate our latest Creative Aging cohort with a pop-up exhibition featuring participants’ artwork. Over six weeks, participants immersed themselves in the language of natural dyes and color design with Miami artist Diana Eusebio.

collaboARTive 4th Biennial Opening Reception 4/11/25

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collaboARTive 4th Biennial Opening Reception
Friday, 04/11/2025-, 07:30 pm-09:30 pm
Saladrigas Gallery at Belen Jesuit
500 Southwest 127th Avenue,
Miami, Florida, 33184
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Cost: Free

The 2025 Biennial is the fourth iteration of the collaboration between collaboARTive and the Saladrigas Gallery at Belen Jesuit. This juried exhibition features mostly large-scale works of varying media by 29 artists affiliated with collaboARTive.

Viewers can expect the unexpected with a curated selection of abstract painting, collage, sculpture, video, and mixed-media installations that will surprise and delight.

The exhibition runs through May 22nd by appointment except for public events;
please contact Roberto Gonzalez at Saladrigas Gallery via email at rogonzalez@belenjesuit.org

Special meet the artists reception coincides with Belen Jesuit Student Final Art Show on Friday, May 16th, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Noche de Arte with Silvana Soriano 4/7/25, 4/14/25, 4/21/25, 4/28/25

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Noche de Arte with Silvana Soriano
Monday, 04/07/2025-04/28/2025, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
InterContinental Miami Hotel
100 Chopin Plaza,
Miami, Florida, 33131
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Cost: Free

Join us for an evening of art activation in the Gallery Lounge of InterContinental Miami Hotel, featuring a local Miami artist creating their latest work. Each month, a new artist is showcased, offering visitors an expansive introduction to our vibrant city’s diverse array of artistry.

About the Artist:

Silvana Soriano, originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a visual artist, art teacher, and illustrator currently residing in Miami, Florida. Her artistic journey has taken her to various solo and group exhibitions across Brazil, Spain, France, the USA, and Cuba.

In 2022, Soriano contributed to the group exhibition “Women Pulling at the Threads of Social Discourse” at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Westport. She was also honored with the Teacher Travel Grant – The Ellies Oolite Art. Additionally, she participated in residencies at Ratcliffe Art + Design Incubator (2020/2021), La Maldita Estampa Printshop Barcelona, and Project Art in Miami (2023). Beyond exhibitions and residencies, Soriano’s creates book illustrations, covering a diverse range from children’s literature to poetry. She is also involved in online printmaking magazine publishing.

Noche de Arte is open to the public and free to attend. collaboARTive presents this program in partnership with the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau and InterContinental Miami Hotel, Miami Downtown Development Authority, and with support from the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs.

Visual Poetry Opening Reception and Film Screening at Stanek Gallery 3/29/25

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Visual Poetry Opening Reception and Film Screening at Stanek Gallery
Saturday, 03/29/2025-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
Stanek Gallery
8375 NW 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida, 33150
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Cost: Free

Stanek Gallery Miami is pleased to present Visual Poetry, a two-person exhibition pushing beyond the representation of naturalistic human likeness to achieve deeper imaginative conversations between the artist and the viewer. Featuring Danny McCaw’s abstracted figure paintings and Gary Weisman’s multidimensional bronze sculpture, this exhibition captures the ongoing relevance of dialogues considering how formalist interpretations of the body continue to convey beautiful truths unobliging to reason.

Join us at the Opening Reception on Saturday March 29, 2025 from 6 – 9 pm. The night begins with a guided tour of the work by gallery owner Katherine Stanek as she takes viewers through the stories behind the artists work on display, including McCaw’s works on paper, and the details behind how these two contemporary expressionist artists from opposite sides of the country were brought together for the first time in Miami.

Followed by a screening of IAFOR award-winning film, “Changing Place of Making” directed by Jack Weisman, son of Gary Weisman. The film follows deeply personal conversations between father and son, exploring the master artist process, and provoking ideas of purpose and meaning both in life and art.

Animal Spirit Card Readings with Pipa Moves 4/9/25

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Animal Spirit Card Readings with Pipa Moves
Wednesday, 04/09/2025-, 12:00 pm-03:00 pm
THE WELL Bay Harbor Islands
1160 Kane Concourse,
Bay Harbor Islands, Florida, 33154
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Cost: Free

Join THE WELL Bay Harbor Islands on April 9th for an enlightening experience with Pipa Moves, a gifted jeweler and animal spirit reader. From 12–3 PM, Pipa will guide you through animal spirit card readings, offering insight and connection to the animal spirits that inspire and guide your personal journey.

Disney On Ice: Frozen & Encanto 3/13/25-3/16/25

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Disney On Ice: Frozen & Encanto
Thursday, 03/13/2025-03/16/2025, 07:00 pm-11:00 pm
Amerant Bank Arena
One Panther Parkway,
Sunrise, Florida, 33323
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Cost: 60

Step into the enchanting worlds of Frozen and Encanto as Disney On Ice brings these beloved films to life like never before! Come and experience the Madrigal family live on ice, along with fan favorites like Anna, Elsa, Mickey Mouse, and more! From March 13-16, 2025, at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL, attendees can enjoy thrilling ice skating, aerial acrobatics, and sing-alongs to their favorite songs in this unforgettable family adventure. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the magic!

Wine Tasting Experience with Master Sommelier George Miliotes 4/27/25

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Wine Tasting Experience with Master Sommelier George Miliotes
Sunday, 04/27/2025-, 01:30 pm-03:30 pm
Wine Tasting Experience with Master Sommelier George Miliotes
201 SW Fifth Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
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Cost: 139.50

Master Sommelier and restauranteur George Miliotes, one of only 279 Master Sommeliers in the world, will host an intimate “blind” wine tasting at Marti’s Bistro at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, April 27 and Sunday, May 25 at 1:30 p.m.

Guests will enjoy an afternoon of sipping six diverse varietals including renowned red and white wines while learning the art of blind tasting and hearing firsthand from Miliotes about his journey through the wine world and what it takes to become a Master Sommelier. Guests also will be immersed into the world of wine as they are guided through each varietal. Each glass will spark lively conversations, uncover vineyard stories and challenge every palate. In addition to the wines, guests will also enjoy a shareable charcuterie board amid breathtaking views of the New River and downtown Fort Lauderdale.

Miliotes, who lives in Orlando, became a Master Sommelier by passing a series of rigorous examinations that require candidates to identify wines by taste, aroma and sight. A firm believer in lifelong learning and sharing his knowledge with others, Miliotes studies wine continuously, identifying the most interesting varietals through annual trips to wine growing regions from France to South Africa.

Guests must be 21+ to attend. For tickets and additional information, visit www.browardcenter.org.

Wine Tasting Experience with Master Sommelier George Miliotes 5/25/25

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Wine Tasting Experience with Master Sommelier George Miliotes
Sunday, 05/25/2025-, 01:30 pm-03:30 pm
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW Fifth Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
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Cost: 139.50

Master Sommelier and restauranteur George Miliotes, one of only 279 Master Sommeliers in the world, will host an intimate “blind” wine tasting at Marti’s Bistro at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, April 27 and Sunday, May 25 at 1:30 p.m.

Guests will enjoy an afternoon of sipping six diverse varietals including renowned red and white wines while learning the art of blind tasting and hearing firsthand from Miliotes about his journey through the wine world and what it takes to become a Master Sommelier. Guests also will be immersed into the world of wine as they are guided through each varietal. Each glass will spark lively conversations, uncover vineyard stories and challenge every palate. In addition to the wines, guests will also enjoy a shareable charcuterie board amid breathtaking views of the New River and downtown Fort Lauderdale.

Miliotes, who lives in Orlando, became a Master Sommelier by passing a series of rigorous examinations that require candidates to identify wines by taste, aroma and sight. A firm believer in lifelong learning and sharing his knowledge with others, Miliotes studies wine continuously, identifying the most interesting varietals through annual trips to wine growing regions from France to South Africa.

Guests must be 21+ to attend. For tickets and additional information, visit www.browardcenter.org.

Noche de Arte- Art Residency featuring Rebecca White 3/3/25

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Noche de Arte- Art Residency featuring Rebecca White
Monday, 03/03/2025-03/31/2025, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
InterContinental Miami
100 Chopin Plaza,
Miami, Florida, 33131
Website
Cost: 0

Taking place on Monday, March 3, and every Monday thereafter from 6PM to 8PM, Noche de Arte, a special weekly Art Residency featuring local artists, continues in March, with a special emphasis on Women’s History Month with local artist Rebecca White. A Miami native, she earned a degree from Belhaven University and completed a Painting and Drawing Intensive at the Art Institute of Chicago. White is known for her works in diverse media, including painting, mixed-media, and sculpture. The conceptual underpinnings of her work frequently connect to mythologies, practices of working with energy, and esoteric notions such as alchemy and imagined languages. White will be in residence every Monday throughout the month of March, with works available for purchase.

Cernuda Arte – Opening – Three New Exhibitions 3/7/25

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Cernuda Arte – Opening – Three New Exhibitions
Friday, 03/07/2025-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
Cernuda Arte
3155 Ponce de Leon Blvd.,
Coral Gables, Florida, 33134
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Cost: Free

Coral Gables, FL – Cernuda Arte is thrilled to present its three new springtime exhibitions. The official opening of these shows will be held at 3155 and 3143 Ponce de León Blvd, Coral Gables, FL, on Friday, March 7th, 6-9 pm.

25 Artworks from the 19th Century – Havana in the nineteenth century was already a wealthy, highly developed city and one of the most promising metropolises of the New World. In the mid-nineteenth century, the city was considered by many to be the Paris of the Caribbean. The intimate relationship with the mother country, Spain, and the intense commerce with the quickly developing economic powerhouse, the United States, facilitated the cultural development of the island of Cuba, and primarily of its capital.

This exhibition explores the development of art in Cuba via the three dominant genres of the colonial times, i.e. portraits, landscapes, and religious imagery. The two founders of art in Cuba, Nicolás de la Escalera and Vicente Escobar, are represented in this show. Works by the three Chartrand brothers, Esteban, Philippe, and Augusto Chartrand, descendants of a wealthy French family, are exhibited together in Miami for the first time, along with paintings of the Melero family—Miguel, the father and director of the San Alejandro Academy for decades, and his sons Miguel Angel and Aurelio. Other artists represented are the Belgian Henri Cleenewerck, the Spaniards Víctor Patricio de Landaluze, José Carol and Miguel Arias, along with the “criollos” Armando Menocal, Leopoldo Romañach, Federico Sulroca, and Antonio Rodríguez Morey.

Flora Fong (b. 1949): A Lifetime of Excellence showcases five important paintings by Flora Fong. Over her four-decade career, the artist has gained international acclaim and awards, with her work featured at prestigious institutions such as the Art Museums of the Americas in Washington D.C., the National Museum of Fine Arts in Havana, the Royal Ontario Museum in Canada, and the Sonje Museum of Contemporary Art in South Korea. This special presentation honors Fong’s achievements through representative paintings on canvas featuring the artist’s favorite symbols – roosters, mountains, hurricane winds, tropical fruits, sunflowers, and the Caribbean Sea, among others – all executed in vivid color.

Danuel Méndez (b. 1989): Recent Works from the Flowers Series presents a new collection of paintings by the rising star. In this series, Méndez continues his exploration of tropical plants, blending contemporary expressionism with classical elements. His reimagined abstract flora appears in iconic vases, such as Ming and Qing dynasty porcelains and ancient Greek urns, offering new perspectives on the connections between culture, art, humanity, and nature. Méndez’s works have been exhibited in important international art fairs throughout the United States, including EXPO Chicago, Art Miami, Art Wynwood, Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary, the Dallas Art Fair, and Philadelphia Fine Art, and can be found in distinguished private collections across the country.

The gallery also continues its acclaimed exhibitions, A Surrealist Century and a corresponding Wifredo Lam retrospective. These interconnected and curated exhibitions explore the surrealist movement’s century-long history, tracing its transformative journey from Europe to Latin America, the emergence and development of Magic Realism, and artists like Wifredo Lam’s roles as a bridge between the avant-garde scenes of Paris
and Havana.

About the Exhibitions:
Opening Reception: Friday, March 7th, 6:00-9:00 pm
Location: Cernuda Arte, 3155 & 3143 Ponce de León Blvd, Coral Gables, FL
Gallery Hours: 10:00am – 6:00pm Monday through Friday, Noon – 5pm Saturday

For more information, please visit cernudaarte.com or contact the gallery at (305) 461 1050, or by e-mail at cernudaarte@msn.com.

History Fort Lauderdale’s Artists-in-Residence Meet & Greet and Annual Show 3/12/25

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History Fort Lauderdale’s Artists-in-Residence Meet & Greet and Annual Show
Wednesday, 03/12/2025-, 05:00 pm-08:00 pm
History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW Second Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33300
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Cost: Admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students

History Fort Lauderdale’s third floor resident artists’ collective will present its annual show from March 12 – April 20. The six artists exhibiting are Constance Ivana, Stephanie McMillan, Rucci, Florencia Clement de Grandprey, Jenna Ross and Marene Downs. A meet and greet with the artists will take place on Wednesday, March 12, from 5 – 8 p.m., at the New River Inn Museum of History building on History Fort Lauderdale’s campus. Complimentary light bites and beverages will be provided.

History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, hosts a variety of engaging multicultural experiences, year-round. It seeks to bring awareness to the community through both traveling exhibits and multiple permanent exhibits including “Women Trailblazers,” “Fort Lauderdale – the Early Years,” “The Roots of Resilience: The Journey of Black Broward,” “Fashion & Musical Theatre,” “From Dugouts to Dream Yachts: the story of boatbuilding along the New River,” Seminole Arts & Culture,” “New River Archaeology,” “Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture,” and “Take PRIDE, a retrospective on LGBTQ life in South Florida.”

History Fort Lauderdale’s Artists-in-Residence Annual Show is sponsored by the following funds at the Community Foundation of Broward: Jan and Ed Crocker Unrestricted Fund, Leo M. and Alice J. Rutten Fund and The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Broward Community Fund. Additional funding is provided, in part, by Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward County Cultural Council and Visit Lauderdale.

History Fort Lauderdale is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. with docent guided tours, daily, at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Group walking tours are available upon special request. Admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is free for members, military and children ages six and under. Tickets are available online at HistoryFortLauderdaleTickets.

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory, on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FTLHistory. Subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/user/FTLhistory.

Resonant Mindsets Different Approaches Art Opening and Meet The Artists Reception 3/27/25

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Resonant Mindsets Different Approaches Art Opening and Meet The Artists Reception
Thursday, 03/27/2025-, 07:00 pm-08:30 pm
The Betsy Hotel
1440 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
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Cost: Free

We invite you to the Opening Reception of “Resonant Mindsets/Different Approaches” featuring artists Ruth Patir (Digital Artist; Venice Biennale representing Israel 2024) and Elinor Carucci (Photographer; Ruth Bader Ginsburg Collars). Moderated by James Synder, Director of the Jewish Museum, New York City.

The artists will be present for the event and guests have the opportunity to meet them on this evening.

We will be in the Carlton Room/Gallery. Enter at 1433 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL.

Noche de Arte: Rebecca White 3/3/25

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Noche de Arte: Rebecca White
Monday, 03/03/2025-03/31/2025, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
InterContinental Miami Hotel
100 Chopin Plaza,
Miami, Florida, 33131
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Cost: Free

Noche de Arte celebrates Women’s History Month in March with Artist in Residence Rebecca White. Hosted every Monday from 6 PM to 8 PM, Noche de Arte is a weekly arts activation and exhibition. By bringing the studio setting to unexpected places and making the creative process visible, we are breaking down barriers between artist and viewer.

Join us every Monday for an evening of art activation in the Gallery Lounge in the lobby of the InterContinental Miami Hotel, featuring a local Miami artist creating their latest work. Each month, a new artist is showcased, offering visitors an expansive introduction to our vibrant city’s diverse array of artistry. Noche de Arte is open to the public and free to attend.

collaboARTive presents this program in partnership with Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau and the InterContinental Miami Hotel, Downtown Development Authority, and with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.

Noche de Arte: Interview with VantaBlack 2/24/25

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Noche de Arte: Interview with VantaBlack
Monday, 02/24/2025-02/24/2025, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
InterContinental Miami Hotel
100 Chopin Plaza,
Miami, Florida, 33131
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Cost: Free

Join us for an interview with Iggy Font and Noche de Arte Artist-in-Residence VantaBlack in the Gallery Lounge of InterContinental Miami Hotel. Each month, a new artist is showcased in the Gallery Lounge, offering visitors an expansive introduction to our vibrant city’s diverse array of artistry.

Artist In Residence: VantaBlack

VantaBlack is a multidisciplinary artist whose practice is rooted in narrative truth-telling via figurative portraiture and woven assemblage to explore the intricacies of Black womanhood. VantaBlack’s work encodes subversive forms of royalty and resistance, challenging dominant narratives while celebrating resilience and identity.

collaboARTive presents this program in partnership with Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau and the InterContinental Miami Hotel, Downtown Development Authority, and with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.

Februllage: Rehearsal for an Exhibition 2/23/25

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Februllage: Rehearsal for an Exhibition
Sunday, 02/23/2025-, 01:00 pm-02:00 pm
1310 Gallery at Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts
1310 Southwest 2nd Court,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
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Cost: $15 in person, Free for online attendance

Come celebrate Februllage with us! We’re excited to be collaging in partnership with 1310 Gallery at Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts.

“Februllage is a unique collaboration between the Edinburgh Collage Collective and the Scandinavian Collage Museum. This initiative invites collage artists to create a “collage a day” throughout February using the Februllage Official Word Prompt Calendar for 2025. Designed to be inclusive, Februllage encourages creativity and connection.” (Kollaj Magazine)

Engage in an hour of creative play where you can unleash your imagination and connect with fellow artists from around the world.

Jim Arendt: “Those of Us Still Living” Opening Reception and Artist Lecture 2/20/25

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Jim Arendt: “Those of Us Still Living” Opening Reception and Artist Lecture
Thursday, 02/20/2025-, 04:00 pm-07:00 pm
The Rosemary Duffy Larson Gallery
3501 Davie Rd.,
Davie, Florida, 33314
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Cost: Free

In “Those of Us Still Living,” Jim Arendt presents compelling and evocative work that explores themes of identity, labor, and place. Using a range of mediums, including fabric, coal, and reclaimed materials, Arendt integrates personal and societal narratives, reflecting on the experiences of working-class communities. His artwork is marked by a distinctive visual language that blends abstraction and figuration, creating poignant, layered representations of resilience, struggle, and transformation. Through his practice, Arendt gives voice to often overlooked or marginalized perspectives, while exploring the complex intersection of individual and collective histories.

Arendt is a Professor of Visual Arts at Coastal Carolina University. He received his BFA from Kendall College of Art & Design and his MFA from the University of South Carolina. He has participated in residency programs including The Fields Project in Illinois, Arrowmont’s Tactility Forum, and From Waste to Art VI in Baku, Azerbaijan. Arendt received First Prize during In the Round: UNC Asheville’s 1st Biennial Outdoor Sculpture Competition, Fiberarts International 2019, was short-listed for The 1858 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art and a 2018 finalist for the Elizabeth R. Raphael Founder’s Prize, Society for Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh, PA. He has received the South Carolina Arts Commission Visual Artist Fellowship 2014 and his work received top prize at ArtFields 2013. His work was chosen for the 2013 Museum Rijswijk Textile Biennial, Netherlands, and he has work included in the Arkansas Art Center’s permanent collection of contemporary craft.

ABOUT BROWARD COLLEGE
Serving approximately 56,000 students annually, Broward College provides residents with certificate programs, two-year university-transfer degrees, two-year career degrees, and baccalaureate degrees in selected programs. The mission of the College is to provide high-quality educational programs and services that are affordable and accessible to a diverse community of learners. For more information, visit www.broward.edu.

ABOUT THE ROSEMARY DUFFY LARSON GALLERY
The Rosemary Duffy Larson Gallery is a museum-quality venue where artists from around the world come to exhibit thought-provoking contemporary artworks. Since 1965, the Broward College Central Campus Fine Arts Gallery has exhibited artworks from over 150 regional, national, and international artists such as Carl Andre, Hernan Bas, Judy Chicago, Angi Curreri, Yuri Dojc, Duane Hanson, Kenneth Huff, Nam June Paik, Pilar Tobin, and Pablo Picasso. In 2012, Broward College opened the Rosemary Duffy Larson Gallery, located in the state-of-the-art Visual & Performing Arts Building. The Rosemary Duffy Larson Gallery is a non-profit institution serving BC students, faculty, and the greater South Florida arts community.

ABOUT THE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT
The Visual & Performing Arts (VPA) Department at Broward College has been presenting works of exceptional artistic quality to the viewing public since 1960. Productions in dance, theatre, and music, along with visual art exhibitions have thrilled and educated thousands of satisfied patrons. Visit the VPA website for information about our faculty, classes, programs of study, and our performance and exhibition calendar.

Art Brunch 2/15/25

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Art Brunch
Saturday, 02/15/2025-02/17/2025, 10:00 am-05:30 pm
Grove Gallery & Interiors
2884 Bird Ave,
Miami, Florida, 33133
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Cost: 0

Join us for our annual celebration of art in the Grove! Come out and enjoy complimentary brunch surrounded by the works of over 100 artists. Then get a free shuttle to the Coconut Grove Arts Festival to continue the art tour! Free VIP Parking passes available. Finally compliment any art you buy with 20% off our custom picture framing!

An Exclusive Evening with Carlos Jorge at Liquid Art System Miami 2/21/25

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An Exclusive Evening with Carlos Jorge at Liquid Art System Miami
Friday, 02/21/2025-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
Liquid Art System
5570 NE 4th Avenue,
Miami, Florida, 33137
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Cost: Free

We are pleased to invite you to an exclusive evening at Liquid Art System in Miami on Friday, February 21st, from 6 pm to 9 pm, featuring Carlos Jorge and his latest collection.

Carlos Jorge is a globally recognized artist with a powerful presence in the art world. His works have been showcased in exhibitions across the United States and Mexico, and his dynamic use of vibrant colors, textures, and abstraction continues to earn international acclaim.

This event offers a unique opportunity to meet Carlos Jorge in person and explore his newest creations. Join us for an evening of connections and conversations with other Miami-based art enthusiasts, collectors, and professionals.

Please RSVP: miami@liquidartsystem.com

BackChat Online Artist Talk Welcome to Miami Arts 2/20/25

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BackChat Online Artist Talk Welcome to Miami Arts
Thursday, 02/20/2025-, 07:00 pm-08:00 pm

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Cost: Free

Join us for an engaging evening as we kick off the BackChat series with “Welcome to Miami,” hosted on Zoom. This program serves as an introduction to DVCAI’s exciting new ArtsHere initiative in collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).

Moderated by Amanda Covach from MoCA Nomi, the event will feature esteemed guest speakers Asser Saint-Val and Rimaj Barrientos, both artists highlighted in the exhibition at DVCAI Space at Barry University, The Whole World is Churning: Then and Now and Now and Beyond, now through April 2025.

Explore the vibrant intersection of Afro-Diasporic art and community engagement as our speakers share insights into their creative processes and experiences. This session offers a unique opportunity to delve into the transformative power of art within the Caribbean and Latin Diaspora.

Don’t miss this chance to connect with fellow art enthusiasts and learn more about DVCAI’s mission to support and uplift BIPOC artists. For more information on the ArtsHere program, visit the NEA website at ArtsHere.

We look forward to welcoming you to this enriching conversation!

ArtServe’s Burnout and Black Artists: Emotional Sustainability in the Arts Exhibit 1/24/25

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ArtServe’s Burnout and Black Artists: Emotional Sustainability in the Arts Exhibit
Friday, 01/24/2025-03/28/2025, 09:00 am-05:00 pm
ArtServe
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Cost:

A groundbreaking exhibition celebrating African American art will run from January 24 through March 28, 2025. The exhibit features powerful and thought-provoking works by local and national artists and explores the complex narrative of African American culture, identity and history, providing a platform for artists to share their voices and stories.
The public is invited to a free opening reception on January 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Heritage Fest 2025 2/8/25

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Heritage Fest 2025
Saturday, 02/08/2025-, 03:00 pm-06:00 pm
Adrienne Arsht Center
1300 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida, 33132
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Cost: Free

The annual Heritage Fest is an afternoon of free, fun-filled activities for the entire family. Enjoy performances by local artists, sample delicious food from a variety of vendors and jam to beats pumping onto the dance floor.

This free community event was designed to spotlight, celebrate and amplify Pan-African artists in our community.

Families are welcomed!

Februllage: Rehearsal for an Exhibition 2/15/25

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Februllage: Rehearsal for an Exhibition
Saturday, 02/15/2025-, 01:00 pm-02:30 pm
1310 Gallery at Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts
1310 Southwest 2nd Court,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: $15

Join us for a special event in partnership with 1310 Gallery at Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts!
collaboARTive hosts extra Collage and Connect sessions in February to celebrate Februllage, a collaboration between Edinburgh Collage Collective and the Scandinavian Collage Museum. This initiative invites collage artists to make a “collage a day” throughout February. Together we share an hour of collage making. Free to join us online! $15 to join us in-person.

Raw Figs X Arlo Wynwood: Live Figure Drawing at Higher Ground 1/9/25

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Raw Figs X Arlo Wynwood: Live Figure Drawing at Higher Ground
Thursday, 01/09/2025-, 07:00 pm-09:00 pm
Higher Ground
2217 NW Miami Court,
Miami, Florida, 33127
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Cost: Free

Looking to let your creativity flow in a fun and laid-back environment? Explore your artistic potential at the Raw Figs live figure-drawing pop up experience at Higher Ground.

Raw Figs continues to grow as the leading figure drawing pop-up experience in South Florida, collaborating with local entities to bring their communities together in a creative space. There is no skill level necessary, come as a practiced artist or to just try things out! Additionally, guests can grab a drink or bite at the Higher Ground to keep creative juices flowing!

Tickets are donation based, making it accessible for everyone to join in on the fun. Materials are provided for those that need it on a first come first serve basis.

Thursdays at PAMM 1/16/25

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Thursdays at PAMM
Thursday, 01/16/2025-, 11:00 am-08:00 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 BISCAYNE BLVD,
MIAMI, Florida, 33132-1758
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Cost: Free with RSVP

Join us to celebrate the final days of “Kate Capshaw: Exclusive Tonsorial Services.” Sergei Grant, the exhibition muse and founder of Exclusive Tonsorial Services, will provide free haircuts alongside his barber crew at the museum.

“Kate Capshaw: Exclusive Tonsorial Services” emphasizes how the tonsorial profession creates vital community spaces for camaraderie, intimacy, and artistic expression. Through these free haircuts to our community, we invite everyone to see themselves reflected in Kate Capshaw’s art.

Haircuts are free with RSVP and space is limited. Pre-registration required.

ArtServe’s Burnout and Black Artists: Emotional Sustainability in the Arts Opening Reception 1/31/25

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ArtServe’s Burnout and Black Artists: Emotional Sustainability in the Arts Opening Reception
Friday, 01/31/2025-, 05:30 pm-08:30 pm
ArtServe
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Free

A groundbreaking exhibition celebrating African American art will run from January 24 through March 28, 2025. The exhibit features powerful and thought-provoking works by local and national artists and explores the complex narrative of African American culture, identity and history, providing a platform for artists to share their voices and stories.
The public is invited to a free opening reception on January 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Josh Aronson presents Photo Book Speed Date II 12/19/24

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Josh Aronson presents Photo Book Speed Date II
Thursday, 12/19/2024-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
Green Space Miami
7200 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida, 33138
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Cost: Free

Photo Book Speed Date is a curated evening of photography book sharing for enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Guests are treated to a space for exchanging ideas, learning about photography books, and making fellow photo-book-appreciator-friends. Join us at the gallery this Thursday the 19th at 6:00 P.M. for P.B.S.D.’s second iteration. Guests must bring one photo book to attend. Josh Aronson presents PBSD II will be held on the occasion of “Unveiling Power: Examining Influence”, a new group exhibition at Green Space Miami.

Art and Soul 2/1/25

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Art and Soul
Saturday, 02/01/2025-, 06:15 pm-11:59 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida, 33132
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Cost:

Don’t miss Pérez Art Museum Miami’s 12th anniversary of Art + Soul, celebrating the PAMM Fund for Black Art. Support the Fund and enjoy an evening of art, cocktails, music, and dancing under the stars.

Join us for a cocktail reception and seated dinner with a menu prepared by Chef Akino West. Enjoy the program and the unveiling of the Ambassadors’ most recent art acquisition. Includes access to the Celebration.

The party continues with cocktails, desserts, and dancing under the stars with live entertainment.

Pérez Art Museum Miami’s Art + Soul
February 1, 2025
Cocktails + Dinner | 6:15pm
Celebration | 10pm

Paint & Sip in Paradise at Lighthouse Kitchen + Bar 12/22/24

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Step into a world of holiday cheer and creativity at Lighthouse Lights & Holiday Nights! This festive paint-and-sip event will ignite your seasonal spirit as you join an evening of artistic fun. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned painter, a talented local artist will guide you through creating your own holiday masterpiece, all while sipping your favorite beverage and enjoying the best of festive tunes.

What’s Included:

Step-by-step painting instruction with all supplies provided

A cozy, holiday-inspired atmosphere with cheerful music

A chance to create lasting memories and beautiful artwork to take home!

Perfect for solo artists, couples looking for a unique date night, or groups of friends eager to celebrate the season together. Unleash your creativity, embrace the holiday magic, and let your inner artist shine in true Keys style.

6th Annual Soup and Champagne 1/1/25

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6th Annual Soup and Champagne
Wednesday, 01/01/2025-01/01/2025, 07:00 pm-12:00 am
The Urban
1000 NW 2nd Ave Miami,
Miami, Florida, 33136
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Cost: 100

The Annual Soup and Champagne destination is a unique experience brimming with endless activities and entertainment. This illustrious all-white affair is the pinnacle of Miami’s Caribbean cultural expression and boasts the presence of esteemed celebrity hosts and performances spotlighting the finest talents from Haiti and the United States. All of this is beautifully woven around the cherished Haitian tradition of Soup Joumou, fostering an experience that resonates deeply with both heart and palate.

Choose Chicago Presents: Chicago Style: Miami Edition Featuring Sentrock 12/7/24

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Choose Chicago Presents: Chicago Style: Miami Edition Featuring Sentrock
Saturday, 12/07/2024-, 02:00 pm-08:00 pm
Veza Sur Brewing Co.
55 NW 25th Streey,
Miami, Florida, 33127
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Cost: Free

On Saturday, December 7, Choose Chicago is thrilled to present Chicago Style: Miami Edition. Launched in 2024, Chicago Style brings locally-born artists, designers and musicians to cities throughout the U.S. to celebrate and share the gifts of these talents, whose contributions impact artistic dialogue worldwide.

This week, Chicago Style lands in the heart of Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood with a vibrant event featuring renowned, self-taught street muralist Joseph Anthony Perez, also known as Sentrock. During this daylong activation, both art and travel enthusiasts will have the opportunity to meet Sentrock, witness the live creation of his unforgettable mural artwork, enjoy food and drink, groove to house music by DJ Ill-Set, take part in interactive art activities, receive colorful​ giveaways and learn why Chicago has been voted the nation’s Best Big City in the U.S. by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler for the past eight years in a row.

All are welcome to attend the activation at no charge. Each guest will receive an exclusive, Sentrock-designed bar glass with a complimentary drink (while supplies last, 21+). Customizable travel bags with Chicago-inspired design will also be on offer. Attendees can even try their luck at the old-school claw machine filled with goodies from Chicago’s beloved institutions. Food and drink will be available for purchase.

Saturday, December 7 from 2 to 8 p.m.
Veza Sur Brewing Co.
55 NW 25th St.; Miami, FL 33127

No advance RSVP is required.

Jamaican Heritage Celebration | Art of Transformation 2024 12/4/24

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Jamaican Heritage Celebration | Art of Transformation 2024
Wednesday, 12/04/2024-12/08/2024, 10:00 am-08:30 pm
Ten North Group
675 Ali Baba Avenue,
Opa-Locka, Florida, 33054
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Cost: Free

The 2024 AOT will feature six main exhibitions, each focusing on a different aspect of Black aliveness:

In Praise of Blues: (Art and Recreation Center), Edouard Duval Carrier, curated by Dr. Adrienne Von Lates

Jamaica on My Mind: Aliveness and Livity (Pavilion), curated by Professor Phillip Thomas, presents Jamaican artists from home and abroad who explores the interconnections of Aliveness to Livity as a moment of accomplishment, an instant in which what has matured in the alchemical athanor metamorphoses into perfection or, rather, an epiphany or an event—an accomplishment.

Embodiments of Aliveness: The Sculpture of Siriki Ky (Art and Recreation Center), curated by Dr. El Hadji Malick Ndiaye, explores Black resilience and identity in Ky’s powerful bronze sculptures.

Under the Bridge, Beyond the Beach, Above the Muck (The Train Station), Snapshots of the Ten North’s collections, this exhibition articulates the Group’s approach to collection, embodying and enacting black memory principles. It serves as a locus of memory, a landmark around which past events structure present memory.

And Is: The Black Florida Project (The Hurt Building), curated by Melissa Hunter “And Is” presents the photography of Johanne Rahman, focusing on the complex and evolving landscapes of Black communities across Florida.

Site Memory: The Sculpture Garden (VFW Garden), led by landscape architect James Brazil. The former Veterans of Foreign Wars site becomes a space through which past and present experiences fuse to commemorates Black history through sculptures and installations inspired by banned African American literature.

Tales of Opa-Locka: A Heritage Journey (Historic Train Station) curated by Alex Van Mecl, Founder, Opa-locka Preservation Association. This inaugural historical experience presents an in-depth exploration of the city’s near-century-long history and cultural heritage, offering visitors a carefully curated journey through Opa-locka’s unique architectural and social legacy. The exhibition also examines the City’s military history as a training site for the U.S. Naval and Marine Corps before and during WWII.

Jamaica on My Mind: Aliveness and Livity Fine Art Exhibition 12/6/24

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Jamaica on My Mind: Aliveness and Livity Fine Art Exhibition
Friday, 12/06/2024-, 06:30 pm-10:30 pm
The Pavilion
650 Ali Baba Avenue,
Opa-Locka, Florida, 33054
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Cost: Free

Join the Ten North Group for this special cocktail reception featuring the ‘Jamaica on My Mind’ exhibition with special guests Phillip Thomas and the artists from Jamaica and all over the Diaspora. Remarks by Oliver Mair, Counsel General of Jamaica and hosted by Tanto Irie, host of Reggae Runnins on HOT 105. Soak in a full immersive experience of Jamaican heritage through music, dance and art.

Art Week 2024 at Mandarin Oriental Miami 2/2/24

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Art Week 2024 at Mandarin Oriental Miami
Sunday, 12/02/2024-12/08/2024, 11:00 am-11:00 pm
Mandarin Oriental Miami
500 Brickell Key Dr,
Miami, Florida, 33131
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Cost: 0-$260

Experience an extraordinary Art Week 2024 at Mandarin Oriental, Miami from December 2nd through December 8th. The hotel’s diverse Art Week experiences include exclusive installations by renowned artists Stefania Nazzal, Shawn Kolodny, and Christopher “Flore” Florentino whose works will be on display throughout the property. To kick off, a live mural activation will take place with Christopher Flore on Monday, December 2nd at 4 PM – it will be open to the public. To create an immersive experience, the glamorous lobby bar, MO Bar + Lounge, will present three signature cocktails ($24 each), each inspired by the unique works of the featured artists.
At the property’s MICHELIN recommended La Mar by Gastón Acurio, guests will be immersed in an artful experience that touches all the senses. The vibrant setting will be adorned with inspiring artworks from artists such as Abel Bentin, one of the most recognized Peruvian artists, and Manolo Perez. Don’t miss a live painting session by Perez on December 5th, starting at 6:30 pm at La Mar. Guests will have the opportunity to experience his work in progress. With Executive Chef Diego Oka being a ceramic artist in his own right, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy the newly launched “AMANO by Oka” tasting menu experience. As Miami’s most art-infused dining journey, each of the eight courses is presented on hand-crafted ceramic plates made by Chef Oka himself, merging his culinary and pottery passions. Additionally, a collaboration with Terratela sustainable t-shirts, thoughtfully crafted from repurposed produce waste, will feature a limited-edition design inspired by La Mar. The T-shirts will be available for purchase on-site.

The 23rd Annual Iconic Sagamore Brunch 12/7/24

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The 23rd Annual Iconic Sagamore Brunch
Saturday, 12/07/2024-, 09:00 am-01:00 pm
The Sagamore Hotel
1671 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Eventbrite
Cost: 30

This year’s iteration of the iconic Sagamore Art Brunch will take place on December 7, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., welcoming hundreds of industry leaders spanning art, entertainment and social media. This year, guests will get a first-hand look at the Sagamore’s headlining exhibition, Eternal Creations, an extraordinary collection of seven one-of-a-kind pure silver casts of Michelangelo’s most iconic masterpieces. These exceptional sculptures were crafted using the original negative molds from the historic Fonderia Artistica Ferdinando Marinelli in Florence, Italy (entrusted to the foundry by Pope Pius XI before World War II to preserve the Vatican’s most priceless art treasures), ensuring an authentic and direct lineage to Michelangelo’s originals. Treasure Investments has exclusive rights to these posthumous masterpieces, adding further prestige to the collection. As one of the most sought-after invites of the year, this exclusive event consistently delivers the gold standard of the Miami Art Week experience with numerous art activations, live art, fashion shows, NFT displays, performances by the South Florida Symphony, gourmet catering by Paul, passed cocktails, mixology stations and more. Historically, the Sagamore Art Brunch has been a signature event for the elite of the international art world, including collectors, dealers and artists. It’s a fitting tradition for the boutique beachfront hotel, which has been a staple of Miami Beach’s art scene since its art deco days. Tickets are now available on Eventbrite.

Art Week Dinner: Ostrow Brasserie x Amar’e Stoudemire 12/2/24

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Art Week Dinner: Ostrow Brasserie x Amar’e Stoudemire
Monday, 12/02/2024-, 07:00 pm-
Ostrow Brasserie
4850 NW 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Website
Cost: $225

Ostrow Brasserie, Miami’s first Kosher-French restaurant led by renowned French chef Olivia Ostrow, is hosting an Art Week dinner on December 2, 2024, blending art, culture, and cuisine. The ticketed event, Ostrow x Art Basel, features NBA legend and founder of Stoudemire Wines, Amar’e Stoudemire, who will host the evening and curate exceptional wine pairings from Israel. Guests will enjoy a four-course dinner inspired by the works of acclaimed Israeli artists Gil Goren and Nir Segal, as well as artist and former NFL player Brian Poli-Dixon, with live performances by Venezuelan artist LAMACA. Taking place at Ostrow Brasserie (4850 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL) at 7 PM, tickets are $225 (plus tax), with part of the proceeds benefiting the Amar’e Stoudemire Foundation.

Kojin & Colombia’s X.O. Host Exclusive Art Week Culinary Collab 12/7/24

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Kojin & Colombia’s X.O. Host Exclusive Art Week Culinary Collab
Saturday, 12/07/2024-, 06:30 pm-11:00 pm
Kojin
804 Ponce de Leon,
Coral Gables, Florida, F33134
Website
Cost: $250++

Head to one of Coral Gables’ best, Kojin, during Miami Art Week. That week the Kojin culinary team welcomes chef Sebastian Marin of Medellin’s internationally acclaimed X.O. and his talented crew in collaboration on a not to be missed dining experience for two evenings of gastronomic excellence. The ten-course menu will feature dishes such as Langosta (a South American spiny lobster) and Crab Cannelloni from X.O. Turbot with Onion Sabayon and Demi Glace and Venison Tartar are a few of the Kojin options, the rest of the menu is currently being finalized. The event will be priced at $250 per person, exclusive of tax and gratuity. Optional wine pairings, offered at $115 for the classic pairing and $175 for reserve will also be available. Limited reservations are available for each evening.

Tantra Speed Date® – Miami (Meet Singles Speed Dating) 1/21/25

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Tantra Speed Date® – Miami (Meet Singles Speed Dating)
Tuesday, 01/21/2025-, 06:30 pm-09:30 pm
Tantra Studios
390 Northeast 59th Terrace,
Miami, Florida, 33137
Website
Cost: USD 43.00 – USD 140.00

Try the matchmaking event that’s been dubbed “Yoga for your Love Life” by singles

In this new world of online dating, shallow conversations and superficial standards have become the norm…

Robbing us of the magic that comes with connecting on a deeply meaningful level.

That’s why, here at Tantra Speed Date®, we do speed dating a little differently.

You’ll engage with your dates in a way that’s fun, authentic, and even healing.

We’ll guide you through a sequence of relationship-building exercises with up to 20 singles.

Each exercise will aid you and your date in playfully exploring the depth of your connection. (Think verbal dyads, movement/dancing, and communication games!)

And all of them enhance your relationship skills in subtle, yet powerful ways.

So you’ll walk away not only with matches…

But with the tools you need to bring more love into your dating life!

Over 31,759 singles have gone on 232,747 dates in 50+ cities worldwide. 94.09% have matched with one or more dates. If you don’t match, your next event is on us!

Get your ticket today and experience the magic participants from New York to Vancouver–to now Amsterdam!–are raving about!

Singles are raving about their tantra speed dating experience:

  • “Unquestionably the best dating event I have ever attended. It’s transformative!” -John N.

  • “I met the love of my life! I was hesitant to go but I’m SO glad I did!” -Catherine B. (Denver)

  • “I now feel that I have a much deeper understanding of what it means to be a man in a relationship and how to make dating a beautiful experience.” -Justin M.

  • “I really felt like a goddess surrounded by strong, beautiful, empowered men.” -Brandi D.

For all dates in Miami, FL visit:
https://www.tantrany.com/speed-dating/miami/

For all cities worldwide or to check out our FAQ, visit:
https://www.tantrany.com/speed-dating/

Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s BBX Capital Men of Style presented by Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel 12/5/24

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Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s BBX Capital Men of Style presented by Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel
Thursday, 12/05/2024-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
Galleria Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: $150 per person (includes complimentary valet parking)

Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s BBX Capital Men of Style presented by Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel is set to take place on Thursday, December 5, from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Twelve new leading men will rock the runway during Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s most philanthropic fashion event of the season hosted by WPLG Local 10 Anchor Jacey Birch with entertainment by DJ Jay McCracken.

Now in its 18th year, this high-energy event continues to shine a spotlight on influential men who are making significant contributions to the community. Through the years, the Men of Style spotlight event has raised over $2 million through the years for respected local charities that impact the quality of life for those they serve across South Florida. This charitable event is expected to sell out.

The 12 remarkable South Florida men who have generously committed their time and resources to work the runway on behalf of their chosen charities are:

• Alec Bogdanoff, Ph.D., Principal Scientist and Co-founder, Brizaga (History Fort Lauderdale)
• Hayden Casson, Territory Manager, J+J Flooring Group (Henderson Behavioral Health)
• Scott Dunseath, Business Owner, Wonderland (FLITE Center)
• Baldwyn English, External Affairs Manager for Florida Power & Light, Broward County (Art and Culture Center Hollywood)
• Emmanuel Garnier, Division Comptroller, Hypower (HANDY)
• Israel Gomez, Partner with Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC (Leadership Broward Foundation)
• Captain Lee Rosbach, Superyacht Captain, Author and TV Personality (Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center)
• Ramon Moreno, Director, Mike Sipe Entertainment (Kids In Distress)
• William Schultz, Chief of Police of the City of Fort Lauderdale, (The Pride Center at Equality Park)
• TJ Walsh, Managing Attorney at The Walsh Law Firm, LLC (South Florida Symphony Orchestra)
• Raphael Walters, Senior Director of Alumni Engagement for University of Miami (Florida Children’s Theatre)
• Chaz Warrington, South Florida General Manager, DEX Imaging (Junior Achievement of South Florida)

The highlight of the evening will be the runway show where the Men of Style honorees will strut their stuff in the latest fashions from Macy’s, Dillard’s and Banana Republic.

Guests will enjoy live entertainment, gourmet bites from top area restaurants including Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale (formerly Lips), Bahama Breeze, Cafe Vico, The Capital Grille, Epazote, Gulf Stream Distillery, Hoffman’s Chocolates, Il Mulino, La Fuga, La Mexicana Taco Bar, Livia Bar & Grill, Lona Cocina & Tequileria, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Season’s 52, Sweeter Days Bake Shop, Todd’s Catering and Tulio’s Tacos & Tequila Bar. The event will also feature an open bar with select offerings.

Transcend Cruises and Men of Style participant South Florida Symphony Orchestra are also offering a ticketed raffle to win a Symphony Sojourns “Great Composers Along the Rhine River” European Cruise for Two on June 19 – 26, 2025 (retail value $8,000 based on double occupancy). For $50 each (limited to only 150 tickets sold to benefit the participating charities), supporters will have a chance to win this seven-night upscale river cruise offering some of the finest cuisine, art and architecture in the region plus private classical performances. The cruise departs from Amsterdam, Netherlands, with planned stops in Bonn, Koblenz, Rüdesheim, Mainz, Wertheim, Würzburg, Bayreuth and Nuremberg, Germany. The prize includes the seven-night cruise accommodation aboard The Gentleman, gourmet meals, complimentary beverages and entertainment. Raffle sales end December 4 at 11 p.m. The winner will be announced during the Men of Style runway show. (Additional rules and restrictions apply.)

Sun-Sentinel/City & Shore magazine will also offer a complimentary raffle for a two-night stay at event sponsor Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel featuring a $150 La Fuga dining certificate and a $100 Escape Rooftop certificate that will be available to all attendees.

This year’s event is proudly supported by Title Sponsor BBX Capital, Presenting Sponsor Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel, Valet Sponsor Memorial Healthcare System and Runway Sponsor Broward Health, as well as City & Shore Magazine, OutClique, GPR | Goodman Public Relations, WPLG Local 10, Dillard’s, The Capital Grille, Transcend Cruises, Macy’s and Banana Republic.

Tickets are $150 per person including complimentary valet parking. The Transcend Cruise raffle and voting for the leading Man of Style ($25 per vote) are available online. All transactions are available through www.galleriamall-fl.com.

Art and Culture Center/Hollywood’s “The Art of Drag” Fundraiser at Lips/Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale 11/14/24

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Art and Culture Center/Hollywood’s “The Art of Drag” Fundraiser at Lips/Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale
Thursday, 11/14/2024-, 07:00 pm-
Lips/Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale
1421 East Oakland Park Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33334
Website
Cost: $100 for general admission; $1,000 VIP Booth, $1,500 VIP Table

Drag superstars and dazzling divas will light up the stage during the Art and Culture Center/Hollywood’s “The Art of Drag” fundraiser, returning for another glamorous year at Lips Fort Lauderdale, soon to be renamed Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale (1421 Oakland Park Blvd), on Thursday, November 14, at 7 p.m. This one-of-a-kind event will feature exclusive performances by local business and community leaders, Lips talented entertainers (now called the Aquanettes) and a special guest appearance by Michael Dean as Cher in support of the Center’s mission to inspire and elevate the arts in South Florida.

This year’s event will feature memorable performances by Art and Culture Center/Hollywood Board Members Gilda Ellison and Amanda Mitchell, as well as the much-anticipated return of crowd favorites Board Secretary John Mabry and Community Leader Michael Berry. Mabry, a seasoned performer, will mark his fifth consecutive appearance at this beloved fundraiser. Each guest diva will present a showstopping rendition of classic hits made famous by popular female icons.

The evening’s highlight will be a special guest performance by Michael Dean as Cher, who has gained a solid reputation for impersonating the legendary singer/actor. Michael Dean, a leading Cher impersonator, has entertained audiences nationwide, with appearances at venues like the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Lips Fort Lauderdale/Atlanta/Chicago and Oscar’s Cabaret in Palm Springs. Known for his spot-on impersonation and passion for Cher’s magic, Dean’s performance promises to be a highlight of the evening.

Proceeds from the “The Art of Drag” will directly benefit Art and Culture Center/Hollywood’s programs, which include contemporary gallery exhibitions, live stage performances, and enriching educational initiatives for children and adults. The Center remains committed to fostering creativity, innovation, and artistic collaboration throughout the South Florida community. Sponsors include The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel, GPR | Goodman Public Relations, CMS – Chavin Mitchell Shmuely and James and Amanda Mitchell.

Lips Fort Lauderdale, which was recently acquired and will soon be renamed Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale, will be the perfect backdrop for this event with dinner and a high energy show hosted by Amanda Austin. Tickets are limited, with general admission priced at $100, which includes an entrée, dessert, and a complimentary beverage (choice of cocktail, wine, or domestic beer). For those seeking a more exclusive experience, VIP Booths are available for $1,000 or VIP Tables for $1,500.

To purchase tickets, visit https://bit.ly/artofdrag2024.

Art and Culture Center/Hollywood’s “The Art of Drag” Fundraiser at Lips/Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale 11/14/24

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Art and Culture Center/Hollywood’s “The Art of Drag” Fundraiser at Lips/Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale
Thursday, 11/14/2024-, 07:00 pm-
Lips/Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale
1421 East Oakland Park Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33334
Website
Cost: $100 for general admission; $1,000 VIP Booth, $1,500 VIP Table

Drag superstars and dazzling divas will light up the stage during the Art and Culture Center/Hollywood’s “The Art of Drag” fundraiser, returning for another glamorous year at Lips Fort Lauderdale, soon to be renamed Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale (1421 Oakland Park Blvd), on Thursday, November 14, at 7 p.m. This one-of-a-kind event will feature exclusive performances by local business and community leaders, Lips talented entertainers (now called the Aquanettes) and a special guest appearance by Michael Dean as Cher in support of the Center’s mission to inspire and elevate the arts in South Florida.

This year’s event will feature memorable performances by Art and Culture Center/Hollywood Board Members Gilda Ellison and Amanda Mitchell, as well as the much-anticipated return of crowd favorites Board Secretary John Mabry and Community Leader Michael Berry. Mabry, a seasoned performer, will mark his fifth consecutive appearance at this beloved fundraiser. Each guest diva will present a showstopping rendition of classic hits made famous by popular female icons.

The evening’s highlight will be a special guest performance by Michael Dean as Cher, who has gained a solid reputation for impersonating the legendary singer/actor. Michael Dean, a leading Cher impersonator, has entertained audiences nationwide, with appearances at venues like the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Lips Fort Lauderdale/Atlanta/Chicago and Oscar’s Cabaret in Palm Springs. Known for his spot-on impersonation and passion for Cher’s magic, Dean’s performance promises to be a highlight of the evening.

Proceeds from the “The Art of Drag” will directly benefit Art and Culture Center/Hollywood’s programs, which include contemporary gallery exhibitions, live stage performances, and enriching educational initiatives for children and adults. The Center remains committed to fostering creativity, innovation, and artistic collaboration throughout the South Florida community. Sponsors include The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel, GPR | Goodman Public Relations, CMS – Chavin Mitchell Shmuely and James and Amanda Mitchell.

Lips Fort Lauderdale, which was recently acquired and will soon be renamed Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale, will be the perfect backdrop for this event with dinner and a high energy show hosted by Amanda Austin. Tickets are limited, with general admission priced at $100, which includes an entrée, dessert, and a complimentary beverage (choice of cocktail, wine, or domestic beer). For those seeking a more exclusive experience, VIP Booths are available for $1,000 or VIP Tables for $1,500.

To purchase tickets, visit https://bit.ly/artofdrag2024.

Noche de Arte with Carol Jazzar 11/4/24, 11/11/24, 11/18/24, 11/25/24

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Noche de Arte with Carol Jazzar
Monday, 11/04/2024-11/25/2024, 05:00 pm-07:00 pm
InterContinental Miami Hotel
100 Chopin Plaza,
Miami, Florida, 33131
Website
Cost: Free

Join us for an evening of art activation in the Gallery Lounge of InterContinental Miami Hotel, featuring a local Miami artist creating their latest work. Each month, a new artist is showcased, offering visitors an expansive introduction to our vibrant city’s diverse array of artistry.

NOVEMBER 2024 ARTIST IN RESIDENCE: CAROL JAZZAR

Carol Jazzar is a self-taught interdisciplinary artist who lives and works in El Portal, Florida. Her work is centered on Nature, be it her own, or that of Mother Nature. To realize her artist goals, she sustains two practices: one in the studio, which revolves around collages, drawings and writing; the other outdoors, using photography and site-specific projects.

As part of her residency, Carol Jazzar will host a group exhibition in the Gallery Lounge:

fresh faces on the scene is a group exhibition of Collages featuring several creators organized by Carol Jazzar. Each has participated in one of the collage workshops hosted by Jazzar over the past year and a half.

exhibiting artists include: Kelly Robinson, Natalia Ordonez Durand, Dimitry Said Chamy, Judith Berkking, SOFIA, Claudia Milkowski, Allysar Brown, Irene Sperber, Abby Chase, Susan Leaventon, Dafne G. Heinzman, Dalia Berlin

Noche de Arte is open to the public and free to attend. collaboARTive presents this program in partnership with InterContinental Miami Hotel, the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Miami Downtown Development Authority, and with support from the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs.

Tantra Speed Date® – Miami (Meet Singles Speed Dating) 12/17/24

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Tantra Speed Date® – Miami (Meet Singles Speed Dating)
Tuesday, 12/17/2024-, 06:30 pm-09:30 pm
Tantra Studios
390 Northeast 59th Terrace,
Miami, Florida, 33137
Website
Cost: USD 43.00 – USD 140.00

Try the matchmaking event that’s been dubbed “Yoga for your Love Life” by singles

In this new world of online dating, shallow conversations and superficial standards have become the norm…

Robbing us of the magic that comes with connecting on a deeply meaningful level.

That’s why, here at Tantra Speed Date®, we do speed dating a little differently.

You’ll engage with your dates in a way that’s fun, authentic, and even healing.

We’ll guide you through a sequence of relationship-building exercises with up to 20 singles.

Each exercise will aid you and your date in playfully exploring the depth of your connection. (Think verbal dyads, movement/dancing, and communication games!)

And all of them enhance your relationship skills in subtle, yet powerful ways.

So you’ll walk away not only with matches…

But with the tools you need to bring more love into your dating life!

Over 31,759 singles have gone on 232,747 dates in 50+ cities worldwide. 94.09% have matched with one or more dates. If you don’t match, your next event is on us!

Get your ticket today and experience the magic participants from New York to Vancouver-to now Amsterdam!-are raving about!

Singles are raving about their tantra speed dating experience:

  • “Unquestionably the best dating event I have ever attended. It’s transformative!” -John N.

  • “I met the love of my life! I was hesitant to go but I’m SO glad I did!” -Catherine B. (Denver)

  • “I now feel that I have a much deeper understanding of what it means to be a man in a relationship and how to make dating a beautiful experience.” -Justin M.

  • “I really felt like a goddess surrounded by strong, beautiful, empowered men.” -Brandi D.

For all dates in Miami, FL visit:
https://www.tantrany.com/speed-dating/miami/

For all cities worldwide or to check out our FAQ, visit:
https://www.tantrany.com/speed-dating/

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Category: Lifestyle | Dating

Prices:
Early Bird – Limited: USD 43.00,
General Admission: USD 51.97,
Last Minute – Few Remaining!: USD 87.00,
Door Sales (Cash only): USD 140.00

International Fashionista Halloween Ball (Villa Azur Miami Beach with exclusive guest list) 10/26/24

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International Fashionista Halloween Ball (Villa Azur Miami Beach with exclusive guest list)
Saturday, 10/26/2024-, 08:00 pm-01:00 am
Villa Azur Miami Beach
309 23rd St,
miami beach, Alaska, 33139
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Cost: FREE WITH REGISTRATION AND RSVP

International Fashionista Halloween Ball (Villa Azur Miami with exclusive guest list here)
Boutique Artists, Boutique Models, VipClubber and Miami Publicist cordially invite you to International Fashionista Halloween Ball Miami featuring a special costume contest and prizes on Saturday, October 26th 2024 from 8pm to late at the exclusive Villa Azur on Miami Beach.  From the creator of high quality and star studded NYC fashion week events and now for the highly anticipated expansion of Boutique Artists and Boutique Models to Miami, join Founder Toni Russo in the celebration of his birthday this Halloween with a costume ball and over 500 guests in attendance. It is recommended to RSVP and arrive early for this event.  Dress your Halloween best as the dress code will be strictly enforced. Stand by for an after party venue announcement, after 1am.
For access to the highly sought after Boutique Artists guest list for a limited time when you join the community at BOUTIQUE ARTISTS and help the brand new Miami community grow on their Instagram and Facebook Groups! Simply click JOIN at https://www.facebook.com/groups/BoutiqueArtists and https://www.instagram.com/boutiqueartists/ 
Event Guide:
8pm – Doors open
10pm – Costume Contest and prize giveaways
11pm – Halloween Ball and Dance After Party
Entertainment: Live DJ playing International Music; European and Popular American vibe. Costume prizes and giveaways, Halloween Party Favors. Fashion Industry, Press and VIPs Sponsored by Boutique Artists and Models and Miami Publicist.
Door Policy: Dress your Halloween Best. Costumes Highly Recommended but not mandatory. $30 without the guest list.
Food menu and appetizers available with table reservation. For Table Reservations, please call 917-686-5657

The 22nd Annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival 11/10/24

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The 22nd Annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival
Sunday, 11/10/2024-, 01:00 pm-10:00 pm
Miramar Regional Park
16801 Miramar Pkwy,
Miramar, Florida, 33027
Website
Cost: $40, $50, and $125 – kids under 10 attend free

The 22nd Annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival will happen on Sunday, November 10, 2024, from 1pm-10 pm at Miramar Regional Park, at 16801 Miramar Pkwy, Miramar, Fl 33027. From succulent Jamaican jerk chicken to flavorful jerk pork and tasty dishes from other Caribbean cultures, GJJF serves up an authentic culinary journey through the heart of the islands.

Back by popular demand, the Publix Culinary Stage, hosted by the masterful Chef Irie Spice, will feature a special cooking demonstration by Boston-based Chef Darian, currently the subject of a national GMC RAM TV ad national campaign, and returning is South Florida’s favorite Chef Reece, bringing his signature exuberance to the stage. The 2024 Celebrity Cook Off will feature Local 10 anchor Alexis Frazier vs NBC-6 anchor Kris Anderson. Local celebrity Chef Alain Lemaire and Chef Winston Williams will face off in an epic head-to-head “Chef Clash”, with bold flavors and creative twists both bringing heat to the stage.

The Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival is presented by Publix in partnership with the City of Miramar, Visit Lauderdale, NBC-6, Cox Radio Miami, Broward County Transit (BCT), National Weekly and WAVS 1170 AM.

General admission tickets are $40 and $50 at the gate on event day. VIP tickets are $175. Kids under 10 are free to attend. To purchase tickets and for more information, visit www.jerkfestival.com.

Fusion Fashion Tech Society |An Art Basel Forum: Art, Fashion & Innovation 12/5/24

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Fusion Fashion Tech Society |An Art Basel Forum: Art, Fashion & Innovation
Thursday, 12/05/2024-, 01:00 pm-05:00 pm
Venue Shared Ahead of Event Date With Ticket Holders
Venue Shared Ahead of Event Date With Ticket Holders,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Website
Cost: $0 – $350

Fusion Fashion Tech Society | Art, Innovation, Fashion, and the Cultural Dialogues That Unite Us

The Fusion Fashion Tech Society invites you to an inspiring event where art, innovation, and cultural dialogue converge. Join us as we explore how creativity and technology can redefine sustainability and amplify diverse narratives in the fashion industry.

Speak or Exhibit: If you would like to speak or exhibit at our event, you may apply do so here: www.fusionfashiontechsummit.com.

Fusion Fashion Tech Society is a 501(c)(3) organization and a member of the United Nations Fashion and Lifestyle Network. We recently produced and hosted the highly successful Fusion Fashion Tech Summit, which was an official Climate Week NYC event held concurrently with the United Nations General Assembly meetings. Our events are always inclusive and aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), featuring expert speakers across fashion, art, tech, sustainability, circularity, and the convergence of these sectors.

Here’s a glimpse of the topics our experts will explore throughout the day:

Art Is Fashion: Reimagining Sustainability Through an Artist’s Lens
Description:
This panel will explore how artists are redefining sustainability in fashion. By merging artistic expression with sustainable practices, panelists will discuss innovative approaches to materials, design, and consumer engagement that challenge conventional fashion narratives.

The Future of the Fashion Runway and Digital Art: AI, Blockchain, and Ethical Practices
Description:
This discussion will dive into how advanced technologies, such as AI and blockchain, are reshaping the fashion and art industries. Panelists will analyze the ethical implications of these technologies and their potential to create a more transparent, inclusive, and human centered world.

Panel 3: Cultural Narratives in Fashion: Bridging Art, Identity, and Innovation
Description:
This panel will emphasize the importance of cultural narratives in fashion, examining how art and technology can amplify diverse voices and identities. Panelists will share insights on the role of cultural heritage in shaping future fashion innovations and the significance of inclusive practices.

About Fusion Fashion Tech Society
The Fusion Fashion Tech Society (FFTS) is a pioneering 501(c)(3) organization founded by Ambriel Pouncy, dedicated to fostering a more circular and sustainable fashion and apparel ecosystem. As proud members of the United Nations Fashion and Lifestyle Network, FFTS is committed to advancing the principles outlined in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. By leveraging the expertise of its community, FFTS provides comprehensive educational opportunities and support to the next generation of sustainably-minded fashion innovators.

The organization emphasizes the importance of mindful consumption and creative problem-solving while advocating for respect for our planet, cultures, and communities. Through its Corporate Global Material Innovation and Sustainability Partner Program, FFTS aims to revolutionize the fashion industry by promoting strategic collaborations that integrate advanced technology and circular economy principles. With a focus on diversity, continuous learning, and data-driven solutions, FFTS is shaping a human-centered future for the fashion and textile industries.

Safe Harbor Society Mixer 11/12/24

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Safe Harbor Society Mixer
Tuesday, 11/12/2024-, 05:30 pm-08:30 pm
PLA Sports Bar
1 Seminole Way Suite 106,
Davie, Florida, 33314
Website
Cost: $45

Children’s Harbor is excited to host the quarterly Safe Harbor Society Mixer hosted on Tuesday, November 12 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at PLA Sports Bar, 1 Seminole Way Suite 106 in Davie.

The Safe Harbor Society Mixer is made possible by the sponsorship of PLA Sports Bar. The public is invited to support the nonprofit agency’s mission to strengthen families in the community and provide a safe haven for foster care teens to help them grow into healthy, educated and productive adults. There will be light bites, refreshments, music and networking, while engaging in the latest news about what is happening at the harbor.

Children’s Harbor is a nationally accredited child welfare organization with a mission to help strengthen families who are struggling in the community, while providing safe shelter and support to teens in foster care. The Safe Harbor Society is dedicated to cultivating a network of Harbor Keepers, a group of community advocates who are committed to improving the lives of foster children who are affected by trauma and neglect.

Tickets are required and are $45 per person and can be purchased at https://childrensharbor.networkforgood.com/events/71355-safe-harbor-society-mixer-at-pla. Additional donations are also accepted.

For more information, please visit childrensharbor.org or call 954-252-3072.

Immersive Art Installation at Sunny Isles Beach 10/7/24 – 10/23/24

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Immersive Art Installation at Sunny Isles Beach
Monday, 10/07/2024-10/23/2024, 10:00 am-06:00 pm
Sunny Isles Beach Government Center
18070 Collins Avenue,
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, 33160
Website
Cost: 0

Inspired by the artist’s collaboration with the Art Against Antisemitism initiative, Caged Pacifiers highlights the heartbreaking toll of global conflicts on children and a reminder of their vulnerability in times of war. Caged Pacifiers and Saltwater Tears provide unique opportunities for residents and visitors to engage with the powerful themes of empathy, vulnerability, and allyship.

Figure Drawing Class: Raw Figs x Esplanade at Aventura 10/16/24

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Figure Drawing Class: Raw Figs x Esplanade at Aventura
Wednesday, 10/16/2024-, 07:00 pm-09:00 pm
Esplanade at Aventura
19505 Biscayne Blvd.,
Aventura, Florida, 33180
Website
Cost: Donation Based

Unleash your creativity! Esplanade at Aventura, South Florida’s hottest new dining, shopping and entertainment destination, is partnering with Raw Figs, a local organization hosting pop-up figure drawing classes throughout the region, for artists of all ages and skill levels to gather and explore the human form in a fun and supportive environment. The donation-based event is taking place outdoors near Shimmer, the artful fountain designed by the same designers as the famed Fountains of Bellagio in Las Vegas, providing a scenic backdrop to the class. Running from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., the session features a minimally clothed model.

Materials like pencils, charcoal and paper are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, though participants are encouraged to bring their own. Donations are appreciated to help support the continuation of these community drawing sessions.

Before the main event, attendees 21 and over are welcome to visit participating restaurants, JOEY Aventura, Pinstripes, The Amalfi Llama and Jarana, to take advantage of Sip and Social Wednesdays! This weekly promotion offers a $15 mix-and-match appetizer and drink pairing from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

What better way to get over the mid-week slump than with an amazing happy hour special and an interactive figure drawing class? There is none!