Tag: 6/9/26

Screening of Estamos Conectados 6/9/26

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Screening of Estamos Conectados
Tuesday, 06/09/2026-, 06:30 pm-08:30 pm
Freedom Tower
600 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida, 33132
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Cost: Free

Join the Museum of Art and Design (MOAD) at the Freedom Tower for a screening of Estamos Conectados.

This documentary, directed by Ernesto Fundora, explores the life and work of Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, one of Cuba’s most unconventional artists, who defied the Cuban regime through performance art.

His activism eventually led to the rise of the political resistance movement Movimiento San Isidro, named after the street where he lived. His relentless opposition to the Cuban government inspired the anthem “Patria y Vida” which galvanized a generation of young Cubans and helped spark the historic anti-government protests of July 11, 2021.

Now imprisoned for his political activism, Luisma, as he is known to his supporters, was named by Time magazine as one of the 50 most influential people of our era.

This event is presented in conjunction with the Institute for Freedom in the Americas at Miami Dade College.

Event attendees 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.

Piano Masters & New Voices | Tuesdays at The Betsy Hotel 6/9/26

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Piano Masters & New Voices | Tuesdays at The Betsy Hotel
Tuesday, 06/09/2026-06/30/2026, 06:00 pm-11:00 pm
The Betsy Piano Bar
1440 Ocean Dr,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
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Cost: Free

Experience an evening of jazz, mentorship, and community, featuring two unique sets:

6:00 PM to 9:00 PM: Prof. Tal Cohen

9:00 PM to 11:00 PM: Student Performer (solo)
June 9th Charlee Loyst
June 16 Ben Richter
June 23 Ciel Yasukawa

Piano Masters and Voices Jazz Artist Initiative provides upper-level undergraduate and graduate jazz pianists the chance to perform live, learn from top professionals, and connect with Miami’s vibrant music community. Student are selected by Piano Masters and University of Miami professors Tal Cohen and Martin Bejerano. Supported by The Betsy Hotel, The Betsy Community Fund at The Miami Foundation, and the Jorge Perez Family Foundation CreARTE Program.

About the Piano Masters
Tal Cohen (Piano)
Tal Cohen is a Grammy award-winning jazz pianist currently located in Miami. He has received acclaim including winning the Barry Harris National Piano Competition and was the recipient of the prestigious Freedman Fellowship, performing to a sold-out crowd at the Sydney Opera House.

Tal Cohen has played with Terence Blanchard, Greg Osby, Ignacio Berroa, and Joe Lovano. He currently leads his ensemble which has performed at festivals and venues that include Jazzbez Jazz Festival (Ukraine), Detroit Jazz Festival, Melbourne Jazz Festival (Australia), and a three-week residency at the Black Cat (San Francisco).

His most recent album, Gentle Giants, has received international acclaim and gained him many reviews including a 4-star review from the historic Downbeat Magazine.

Instagram: @talcohenjazz
Martin Bejerano
Martin Bejerano is an acclaimed jazz pianist, composer, and educator based in Miami. He is an Associate Professor and the Head of the Jazz Piano Program at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music.

Bejerano is known for his dynamic performances as both a solo artist and as a longtime member of legendary drummer Roy Haynes’ Fountain of Youth band. His career includes performances at major jazz festivals worldwide, several acclaimed recordings, and collaborations with leading jazz musicians.

Bejerano is recognized for his innovative approach to jazz piano, blending Latin influences with contemporary jazz idioms.

This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jun 9, 2026 to Jun 30, 2026 and happens every:
Tuesdays: 6:00pm – 9:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Tuesdays: 9:00pm – 11:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Mahjong with Besties & Bams 6/9/26

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Mahjong with Besties & Bams
Tuesday, 06/09/2026-, 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
Sunness Supper Club
2465 E Sunrise Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Cost: $45

Join Sunness Supper Club for an evening of Mahjong with Besties & Bams where players of all levels are welcome to play, sip and socialize. Ticket registration is priced at $45 and includes open play with prizes for the lucky winners, a welcome drink, and special happy hour pricing on food & drinks for players.

Take PRIDE! “Coming Out of the Shadows” Free Exhibition at Galleria Fort Lauderdale 5/29/26 – 6/30/26

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Take PRIDE! “Coming Out of the Shadows” Free Exhibition at Galleria Fort Lauderdale
Friday, 05/29/2026-06/30/2026, 10:00 am-08:00 pm
Galleria Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Cost: Free

In honor of PRIDE Month, History Fort Lauderdale will present “Coming Out of the Shadows,” a free photo exhibition, that will run from May 29 – June 30 at Galleria Fort Lauderdale (2414 East Sunrise Blvd). The exhibition is part of Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s “Take PRIDE!” 2026 activities.

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.

Visitors will also learn about this year’s “Take PRIDE!” honorees who have made significant contributions to the South Florida community: 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, 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 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.

The exhibition, located near H & M, will be 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, OutSFL, Hunters Nightclubs, Gulf Stream Distillery, Ethos Greek Bistro, and GPR | Goodman Public Relations.

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

History Fort Lauderdale’s “Three by the River” Artists-in-Residence Exhibition 6/4/26 – 6/30/26

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History Fort Lauderdale’s “Three by the River” Artists-in-Residence Exhibition
Thursday, 06/04/2026-, 10:00 am-04:00 pm
History Fort Lauderdale
231 SW Second Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: Exhibition is free. Museum admission is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, and $7 for students

History Fort Lauderdale presents “Three by the River,” an Artists-in-Residence annual exhibition, from June 4 to June 30. Featured will be acrylics by Constance Ivana, mixed media works by Stephanie McMillan, and portraits by Florencia Clement de Grandprey.

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.