MOAD Talks with Gisselle Mestre Delgado 3/14/26

MOAD Talks with Gisselle Mestre Delgado
Saturday, 03/14/2026-, 12:00 pm-01:00 pm
Freedom Tower
600 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida, 33132
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Cost: $18

Join Gisselle Mestre Delgado, MOAD’s Research Assistant for a very special one-hour tour providing a deep dive into the Cuban exile experience. The tour will also highlight the many interactive stations found in Languages of Migration, now on view in the Kislak Center.

Born in Matanzas, Cuba, Gisselle Mestre Delgado emigrated to the United States at age 14 and earned a bachelor’s degree in Art History from Miami Dade College and Florida International University. For the Freedom Tower centennial project, she conducted over 200 interviews, documenting the experiences of Cuban exiles and other diasporas in Miami. She also archives photographs, documents, and memorabilia for the Freedom Tower Archive and Operation Pedro Pan interactive, working with the community to preserve this history.

Delgado aspires to continue fostering and creating spaces that engage in the education and preservation of Latin American Art and Women’s Art.

Included with your Freedom Tower admission ticket.

Visitors to the Freedom Tower may park for free in the MDC garage at 500 NE Second Avenue, between NE Fifth and NE Sixth Streets.

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.

Image: Gisselle Mestre Delgado. Photo by Diego Franco.

Miami International Mall’s 4th Annual Touch A Truck 3/14/26

Miami International Mall’s 4th Annual Touch A Truck
Saturday, 03/14/2026-, 11:00 am-01:00 pm
Miami International Mall
1455 NW 107 Avenue,
Miami, Florida, 33172
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Cost: 0

Get close to all kinds of cool trucks, including first responder, construction, military vehicles and more, at the fourth annual Touch A Truck event at Miami International Mall. Kids of all ages (yes, that includes adults) can explore, honk horns, and even sit in the driver’s seat of these massive machines.

It’s a hands-on experience you won’t want to miss! So mark your calendars and bring the whole family for a day of fun and excitement on March 14th from 11 AM to 1 PM.

2nd Annual South Dade Youth Music Festival 3/14/26

2nd Annual South Dade Youth Music Festival
Saturday, 03/14/2026-, 02:00 pm-06:00 pm
Losner Park
104 N Krome Ave, Homestead,
miami, Florida, 33030
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Cost: free

2nd Annual South Dade Youth Music Festival – uplifting the next generation of youth musicians! Louder Together!
2nd Annual South Dade Youth Music Festival
The South Dade Youth Music Festival celebrates student creativity, uniting families, educators, and community leaders to uplift the next generation through music, art, and culture.
With live performances, food vendors, and interactive experiences, the festival creates a vibrant stage for youth to share their talents side by side.
In 2025, the festival in collboration with A Night in D9! showcased 1,000+ student performers, featured 26 ensembles, welcomed 2,500+ attendees, and partnered with 50 arts organizations – making it a powerful platform for youth expression and community connection. Let’s do it agan!
✨ Join us on March 14, 2026 at Losner Park!

Get Fit 2026 Free Yoga, Pilates and Zumba at Galleria Fort Lauderdale 1/17/26 – 4/11/26

Get Fit 2026 Free Yoga, Pilates and Zumba at Galleria Fort Lauderdale
Saturday, 01/17/2026-04/11/2026, 09:00 am-10:00 am
Galleria Fort Lauderdale
2414 E. Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Cost: Free

Start the new year with your best foot forward! Move, stretch and recharge with Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s new Get Fit 2026 series of yoga, Pilates and Zumba classes. Beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, January 17, guests can enjoy complimentary classes offered in partnership with Powerhouse Gym and Be YogaFit Studio. It’s the perfect way to stay active or get started, joining friends and neighbors to exercise and meditate for increased energy, reduced stress and relaxation.

The series, designed to inspire health and wellness in an accessible, welcoming and climate-controlled setting, will take place every Saturday at 9 a.m. in the mall’s center near Swarovski. Classes will alternate weekly led by expert instructors – restorative yoga with Beth Shaw, energizing Zumba with Sandra Fuller, and flexible Pilates with Pauline Case. The January 17 class will kick off with Zumba, followed by yoga on January 24 and Pilates on January 31. The cycle repeats every Saturday through April 11.

Beth Shaw is the founder and CEO of YogaFit Training Systems Worldwide, Inc., the world’s largest yoga, mind, body, and education company, and a trailblazer in the global wellness movement, as well as an entrepreneur, author, and visionary who has redefined the approach to yoga, fitness, and mindful living. She has built the world’s largest Yoga Alliance-approved mind-body education school, training over 250,000 instructors in more than 60 countries. She is the author of four best-selling books, each exploring the intersection of body, mind, and spirit through an empowering and practical lens: YogaFit, YogaLean, Healing Trauma with Yoga, The YogaFit Athlete, and YogaFit Basics & Back Health. As a leading voice in mind-body wellness and health coach, Shaw shares her expertise and inspiring journey through numerous speaking engagements at corporate events, conferences, and universities, as well as television
appearances and podcast interviews. From the UN to USA Today, Beth has presented and spoken on a multitude of topics to empower a diverse range of audiences globally.

Sandra Fuller is a passionate Zumba instructor with over eight years of experience in the fitness industry. Certified in Zumba, Zumba Gold®, Zumba Toning, Zumba Kids and Aqua Zumba, she offers high energy classes that blend fun, rhythm, and effective workouts. Her goal is to create classes that get people moving, smiling, and feeling great, offering enjoyable and engaging workouts.

Pauline Case is an experienced fitness and wellness professional with over a decade of teaching across South Florida’s top gyms, luxury residential buildings, and wellness spaces. She specializes in strength training, Pilates sculpt, barre, yoga, and breathwork, blending intelligent movement with mindful awareness to create classes that are both empowering and transformative. Known for her clear cueing, athletic flow, and encouraging presence, Case’s classes focus on building strength, improving mobility, and enhancing posture, while helping clients feel confident and connected in their bodies. Her background in breathwork and somatic practices allows her to guide students safely and effectively—whether they’re pushing through a challenging workout or learning how to recover and reset. She believes fitness should support the whole person—body, mind, and nervous system—and her goal is to help every client leave class feeling stronger, more balanced, and energized for life beyond the gym.

Participants of all ages and fitness levels are welcome to join. Registration is required at bit.ly/GalleriaFitness2026, and attendees are encouraged to wear comfortable attire, bring water, a yoga mat and towels.

For details on the class schedule and additional upcoming events at Galleria Fort Lauderdale, call (954) 564-1015 or visit www.galleriamall-fl.com.

About Galleria Fort Lauderdale
Galleria Fort Lauderdale, recognized as one of South Florida’s premier shopping destinations, features a variety of popular dining and retail options. Macy’s, Dillard’s and H&M anchor the center which also is home to Altar’d State, Apple, Banana Republic, Free People and Pandora. The center features a fine roster of dining establishments such as Seasons 52, The Capital Grille and P.F. Chang’s. Powerhouse Gym can also be found at the property. Just steps away from Fort Lauderdale’s world-famous beach, it is minutes from the airport, port, downtown, hotels and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention Center with easy access from Sunrise Boulevard, U.S. Highway 1 (Federal Highway), Interstate 95, Interstate 595, and U.S. Highway A1A (Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard). Located at 2414 East Sunrise Blvd., it is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Mon. through Sat. and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sun. Restaurants and anchors enjoy varied hours. More information is available by calling (954) 564-1015 or by visiting www.galleriamall-fl.com.

Cirque du Soleil’s LUZIA 2/19/26 – 4/25/26

Cirque du Soleil’s LUZIA
Thursday, 02/19/2026-04/25/2026, 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
Gulfstream Park
901 S Federal Hwy,
Hallandale Beach, Florida, 33009
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Cost: Starting at $56

Cirque du Soleil returns to South Florida with new show, LUZIA, a waking dream of Mexico filled with awe-inspiring acrobatics, grand visual surprises, and immersive artistry. Under the iconic Big Top at Gulfstream Park, audiences journey through a surreal world where tradition and modernity collide in dazzling ways. With elements like on-stage rain and high-flying acts, LUZIA offers an unforgettable and imaginative experience for all ages.