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Mezcal Culture Fest 6/27/25, 6/28/25, 6/29/25, 6/30/25

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Mezcal Culture Fest
Friday, 06/27/2025-06/30/2025, 04:00 pm-
Moxy South Beach
915 Washington Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Website
Cost: $20 to $190

Dive into the spirit of mezcal like never before at Mezcal Culture Fest, an evolution of the beloved Mezcal Lauderdale, now set against the vibrant backdrop of the Moxy Miami South Beach.

​Join us and make this your weekend home for exploring, tasting, and toasting to mezcal!

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

Friday June 27 (Opening Day)

  • 4:00 PM – Festival Kickoff & Opening Party: Uspside Rooftop with live DJ and welcome cocktails by Mezcal Doña Vega.

  • 6:00 PM – Mexican Art Show: Browse and purchase art by Mexican-born artists (Marcela Ramos Castillo, Alejandra Palacios, and Monica Czukerberg).

  • 8:00 PM – Fundraising Pairing Dinner: Indulge in a five-course meal with each course prepared by Chef Gustavo Romero and Chef Dan Wood, paired with exceptional mezcal expressions (ticketed event).

  • 10:00 PM – Mezcalista Experience: Enjoy a curated evening at mezcalista with special bottle service.

Saturday June 28 (Tasting Day)

  • 12:00 PM – Grand Tasting: Multiple brands showcasing their best expressions with tacos, and oysters (while supplies last)

  • 2:00 PM – Mixology Masterclass with Acronimo Spirits: Learn the art of crafting mezcal cocktails with expert bartenders.

  • Performance by Mariachi Voces de America

  • 6:00 PM – Mezcal Pairing dinner by Chef Dan Wood and Ilegal Mezcal

  • 8:00 PM – VIP Tasting: Exclusive sampling with Mezcal Social Club (ticketed event).

  • 10:00pm After party at Mezcalista

Sunday June 29 (Cultural Day)

  • 11:00 AM – Mezcal Brunch: Unforgettable Mezcal Brunch, where you can sample hand-crafted mezcal cocktails, partake in the Mezcal Bloody Mary bar, bottomless featured mezcal cocktail and Mexican brunch classics. Ticket includes tax & gratuity.

– 11:00 AM – Mexican Craft Bazaar featuring mexican artisan crafts and products with Taco, Churros and Fruit Cup stations.

  • 12:00 PM – Pool Party with Ilegal Mezcal

  • 2:00 PM – Mixology Masterclass with Xicala Mezcal: Learn the art of crafting mezcal cocktails with expert bartenders.

  • 6:00 PM – Sustainability in Agave Panel: A panel of Brand leaders including Lou Bank,(SACRED AGave), Evan Meeker (Del Maguey Single Vilage Mezcal), Daniel Zaviela (Matasnta Mezcal), and Allessandra Camino (Acronimo Spirits) featuring discussions on sustainable practices in the agave industry.

  • 4:30 PM – Mezcal & Chocolate Pairing with Lou Bank: A delectable pairing experience featuring five spirits made by Ildefonso Macedas Ginez in San Luis Atolotitlan, Puebla, using five different agave paired with Mexican chocolate.

  • 8:00 PM – Bar Takeover with Sabina Sabe (listed among the worlds 50 best bars list): Experience an unforgettable night as Sabina Sabe – one of the world’s most renowned mezcal bars takes over Mezcalistas for a one-of-a-kind bar takeover!

Monday June 30 (Closing Day)

  • 7:00 PM – Bartender Battle & Closing Party: Celebrate the festival finale with a DJ, dancing, and the excitement of the final bartender showdown. Judges include Bryan Tate (Beverage Operations Manager for Marriott International), Anthony Bohlinger (James Beard Award winner), Ben Potts (Founder of Unfiltered Hospitality)

Mezcal Culture Fest 6/27/25 – 6/30/25

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Mezcal Culture Fest
Friday, 06/27/2025-06/30/2025, 04:00 pm-10:00 pm
Moxy South Beach
915 Washington Ave.,,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Website
Cost: Starting at $20

Mezcal Culture Fest: 4 Days of Flavor, Music, and Culture at Moxy South Beach

Join us for four unforgettable days of mezcal, music, food, and culture at the lively Moxy South Beach, home to the iconic Mezcalista lounge. Mezcal Culture Fest is the evolved version of Mezcal Lauderdale, now bigger and bolder in the heart of Miami.

Produced in collaboration with UniteUs Group, a creative consultancy that connects individuals, brands, and communities through powerful experiences, this event celebrates the rich tradition and culture of mezcal in a vibrant, immersive way.

Whether you’re a mezcal lover or simply curious, this is your chance to sip, savor, and celebrate the Elixir of the Gods with tastings, chef dinners, music, art, mixology classes, and more.

Festival Schedule

Friday, June 27 — Opening Day
4:00 PM – Rooftop Kickoff Party (DJ + Cocktails by Mezcal Doña Vega)
6:00 PM – Mexican Art Show
8:00 PM – Five-Course Fundraising Dinner (ticketed)
10:00 PM – Mezcalista Lounge Experience

Saturday, June 28 — Tasting Day
12:00 PM – Grand Tasting with tacos and oysters
2:00 PM – Mixology Class with Acronimo Spirits
Live performance by Mariachi Voces de America
6:00 PM – Dinner with Ilegal Mezcal
8:00 PM – VIP Tasting with Mezcal Social Club (ticketed)
10:00 PM – Afterparty at Mezcalista

Sunday, June 29 — Cultural Day
11:00 AM – Mezcal Brunch (ticketed) and Mexican Craft Bazaar
12:00 PM – Pool Party with Ilegal Mezcal
2:00 PM – Mixology Class with Xicala Mezcal
4:30 PM – Mezcal & Chocolate Pairing with Lou Bank (ticketed)
6:00 PM – Agave Sustainability Panel
8:00 PM – Bar Takeover by Sabina Sabe (Top 50 bar)

Monday, June 30 — Closing Day
7:00 PM – Bartender Battle and Closing Party with DJ and special guest judges

Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind celebration. Join now and make your mezcal weekend unforgettable.

History Fort Lauderdale Presents Take PRIDE! Zorita’s World Free Photo Exhibition at Galleria Fort Lauderdale 6/19/25 – 7/13/25

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History Fort Lauderdale Presents Take PRIDE! Zorita’s World Free Photo Exhibition at Galleria Fort Lauderdale
Thursday, 06/19/2025-07/13/2025, 10:00 am-08:00 pm
Galleria Fort Lauderdale
2414 E. Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Free

In honor of PRIDE Month, History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale will present
The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort “Take PRIDE!” 2025 free photo 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..

Zorita’s World offers a glimpse into 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 Galleria Fort Lauderdale 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.
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.

Scientastic Summer Camp STEAMology at Museum of Discovery and Science 6/9/25 – 8/8/25

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Scientastic Summer Camp STEAMology at Museum of Discovery and Science
Monday, 06/09/2025-, 09:00 am-03:30 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33313
Website
Cost: Museum members: $300 per week Non-members: $350 per week Aftercare tuition starts at $55 per child for weekly camps. Multi-child discount – save $10 off the total by using code “10off” at check out. Pre-registration is required.

Children ages 5 – 10 can enjoy a SCIENTASTIC SUMMER STEM experience at MODS’ summer camp program, presented by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. At Camp STEAMology, campers will enjoy interactive exploration and hands-on learning opportunities in the coolest camp environment, including a weekly IMAX immersion.

From June 9 – August 8, select your Camp STEAMology adventure…better yet, explore them ALL!

Children ages 5 – 10 can choose from the following exciting themes:

• Space Exploration with NASA (June 9 – 13)
• Expedition: Dinosaur! (June 16 – 20)
• Magical Camp Witches and Wizards (June 23 – 27)
• STEM: Water Play (June 30 – July 3)
• Padawan Academy (July 7 – 11)
• Animal Adventures (July 14 – 18)
• Messy Matter (July 21 – 25)
• LEGO Creation Explosion (July 28 – August 1)
• Enchanted Forests: Myths and Legends (August 4 – 8)

Plus, uncover the mysteries of Earth’s greatest transformation on an epic journey through final days of the dinosaurs during Expedition: Dinosaur – Rise of the Mammals! This captivating traveling exhibit takes you through the moments before, during and after the extinction event that ended the age of the dinosaurs. Guests will marvel at life-size animatronic dinosaurs and mammals, complete with realistic movements and sounds, and delve into fascinating educational and interactive hands-on activities including cutting-edge paleontology experiences as they journey through extinction, evolution and resilience. Developed by Stage Nine Exhibits and locally sponsored by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, the exhibit runs through September 1, 2025.

South Florida’s award-winning attraction features 150,000 square feet of dynamic science exhibits, an outdoor science park, a live animal collection, a rotating schedule of science shows, learning labs, café, store and a grand atrium featuring the Great Gravity Clock, a 52-foot-tall kinetic energy sculpture; the largest clock in Florida. The showpiece of the museum since 1993, this unique timepiece is one of only three in the world.

Camp STEAMology weekly camps cost $300 for Museum members and $350 for non-members. Aftercare tuition is $50 per child for the four-day camp and $55 per child for weekly camps. For a multi-child discount, save $10 off the total by using code “10off” at check out. Registration is required at https://mods.org/camp.

For more information, visit mods.org or call (954) 467-MODS (6637). Like us and follow us on social media at Facebook: facebook.com/modsftl, Twitter: twitter.com/modsftl and Instagram: instagram.com/modsftl.

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
Website
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.

Expedition: Dinosaur – Rise of the Mammals at Museum of Discovery and Science 5/23/25 – 9/1/25

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Expedition: Dinosaur – Rise of the Mammals at Museum of Discovery and Science
Sunday, 05/23/2025-09/01/2025, 10:00 am-05:00 pm
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33313
Website
Cost: Included with Museum Admission: MODS Members and children under 1 – Free; Florida Residents Discovery Pass: Child (1-12) – $19; Adults $25; Military $22; Senior (65+) $23 Non-Members Discovery Pass: Child (1-12) $23; Adult $28; Military $25; Senior (65+) $26

Uncover the mysteries of Earth’s greatest transformation on an epic journey through the final days of the dinosaurs when Expedition: Dinosaur – Rise of the Mammals, presented by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, roars to life at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) on May 23! This captivating traveling exhibit kicks off MODS’ Summer of Dinosaurs, a larger-than-life celebration filled with prehistoric adventures, hands-on discovery and dino-sized fun for the whole family. The exhibit runs through September 1, 2025.

Guests can expect to be awed as they encounter 12 gigantic animatronic dinosaurs and mammals including the mighty T.Rex, the armored Ankylosaurus and the curious Anzu brought to life with jaw-dropping movements and sounds. Guests can excavate fossils, create dinosaurs at the art spinner and test their skills in the Dino Operation Game. They can also dive into a 3D topography sandbox, scan fossils and explore a paleontologist’s field tent to uncover prehistoric secrets. Plus, guests can snap a selfie inside the mouth of a full-size T.Rex skull replica.
Adding to MODS’ Summer of Dinosaurs is the new, revolutionary HoloTheater, set to debut Dinosaur Discoveries: A Holographic Adventure, a stunning visual journey through 140 years of paleontology that brings dinosaurs to life in jaw-dropping fashion. This dynamic and immersive storytelling attraction, the first of its kind on the East Coast of the United States, uses three-dimensional holographic technology, precise laser-projection and video mapping to bring audiences up close and personal to life-size dinosaurs. Developed by BASE Xperiential, producers of mixed-media and live holographic entertainment and brought to market in partnership with MacGillivray Freeman Films (MFF), the world’s foremost independent producer and distributor of giant-screen films, the HoloTheater redefines museum storytelling offering an interactive learning experience that blends advanced holographic projection, panoramic visuals and spatial audio to engage and inspire guests of all ages.
Expedition: Dinosaur – Rise of the Mammals is included with admission to MODS.

For more information about the exhibit, visit mods.org/expeditiondinosaur.