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MULTICULTURAL MIAMI
 
 
 
 
FESTIVALS & EVENTS
 
 
 
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage in the Heart of Calle Ocho!
 
Join Calle Ocho News on October 1 for their Second Annual Hispanic Heritage Event - Celebrating Milestones!  Calle Ocho has a lot of history and it is what it is today because of the people behind it, so why not be a part of “History in the making”.  We choose to celebrate this yearly event during Hispanic Heritage month to honor our culture and the thriving nature of our ancestors at a time when it matters more than ever. Register here to celebrate community milestones made possible by local artists and business owners.
 
 
 
6th Annual Virgen de la Caridad Collective Exhibit
 
Futurama 1637 Art Galleries presents the 6th Annual Virgen de la Caridad Collective Exhibit from September 7-30 with a reception on September 10th from 4-8 p.m. For more information, contact: Pati Vargas at 305.972.5774.
 
 
 
11th Annual Wynwood Octoberfest
 
Wynwood Marketplace hosts its 11th annual Octoberfest September 9 - 12. The four-day festival returns with free entry, live music, brew competitions and more. Featuring Instagrammable moments with pumpkin-themed everything and a grand photo booth, as well as dog-friendly activities for pups. Click here for more information. 
 
 
 
Ancient Spanish Monastery Foundation welcomes "Artists In The Cloisters"
 
Join the Ancient Spanish Monastery Foundation as they welcome "Artists in the Cloisters" on Thursday, September 9th from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.  General admission is $12.00 and there will be fine art, food & spirits for sale.  Click here to purchase tickets and for additional information and sponsorships, please call Marjorie Dean (305) 610-3567.
 
 
 
The Betsy Hotel Celebrates Miami Beach Pride 2021: Featuring Songstress ENVEE, and Visual Artists Ray Tenorio &  Carlos Betancourt
 
The Betsy South Beach, an award-winning luxury hotel located in the heart of the Art Deco District on Ocean Drive celebrates Miami Beach Pride by featuring two performances by LGBTQ songstress ENVEE – on September 11th at 8:45 PM and 10:15 PM – with Jim Gasior on the Steinway.  A Miami Spice Menu will be served in LT Steak and Seafood with inside and outside seating. LT Steak and Seafood.
 
 
 
Tropical Sundays at The Doral Yard
 
The Doral Yard continues to shine the spotlight on the amazing musical talent South Florida has to offer. Every Sunday at 5 p.m. join us for Tropical Sundays featuring special musical guests. Come early and enjoy happy hour specials from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at The Bar at The Yard and enjoy delicious eats by savory and sweet culinary vendors at The Doral Yard. Learn more.
 
 
 
¡Fuácata! or A Latina’s Guide to Surviving the Universe
 
Actors’ Playhouse welcomes all to the closing night of ¡FUÁCATA! or A Latina’s Guide to Surviving the Universe, starring three-time Carbonell Award-winning Cuban-American actress Elena María García,on September 12th at 8pm. This one-woman tour-de-force performance brings more than 20 Latina women to glorious life on stage by weaving together tales of love, marriage, immigration, and identity through eclectic stories and whimsical song. For tickets and more information, please visit ¡Fuácata!
 
 
 
Miami Beach Pride is Back
 
Celebrating its 13th edition, September 10 - 19, Miami Beach Pride brings together members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community, their friends, allies, and supporters, in celebration of the unique spirit and culture of the LGBTQ+ community. The event will include the popular Pride Festival, taking place at Lummus Park, with community booths and expo areas; two stages with high quality named entertainment, food and drink vendors, family-safe play areas, and niche LGBTQ+ lounge.s. Learn more at Miami Beach Pride.
 
 
 
Miami Beach Reggae Fest
 
Miami Beach Reggae Fest promises to serve up groovy music and great vibes. But it's also being envisioned as more than your typical concert.  Billed as promoting "peace and love," the festival — which is scheduled for Saturday, September 11, at the North Beach Bandshell — seeks to offer a life-affirming sense of community, something we've had far too little of over the past year and a half. Click Miami Beach Reggae Fest to learn more.
 
 
 
Diaspora Arts Coalition Presents "When Artists Meet”
 
This Arts & Business networker will be held at 7 p.m. on September 11th at Nola Bites.  The events will feature refreshments, LIVE entertainment and productive networking aimed at connecting arts and business professionals to foster and develop meaningful partnerships and collaborations. DAC Members and other prospective attendees are encouraged to bring samples of their work; business cards and other collateral that represent them.  For more information visit Diaspora Arts Coalition and/or for presentation opportunities contact diasporaartscoalition2009@gmail.com
 
 
 
Polish American Heritage Fundraiser Miami Chapter
 
Konevents Festivals & Sloneczne Radio invites the Polish American community from Miami Dade to attend “rain or shine” fundraiser benefiting Polish American Heritage Festivals of Florida.  The event will be held on September 12th from 1-6 p.m. at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park with traditional food, beverages, music and live entertainment. Click here for more information. 
 
 
 
South Miami Dade Cultural Arts Center Presents Indie Flicks: Stateless
 
As part of the South Miami Dade Cultural Arts Center (SMDCAC)’s 10th anniversary season, free screenings of Stateless will be available right from your home September 12-15. In Stateless, director Michele Stephenson explores the complex history and present-day politics of Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Utilizing elements of magical realism and vivid cinematography, combined with gritty hidden camera footage and the legend of a young woman fleeing brutal violence, the film navigates through offices, living room meetings, and into street protests, revealing the depths and personal impact of institutionalized oppression. For details and more, please visit Stateless for more information.
 
 
 
Conversations at MOCA: Present & Possible—Honoring Michael Richards 
 
2021 marks 20 years since Michael Richards’ tragic passing at the age of 38 in the attacks on September 11, 2001. To honor this anniversary, Richards’ cousin Dawn Dale and “Michael Richards: Are You Down?” co-curators Alex Fialho and Melissa Levin will be in dialogue with filmmaker, visual artist, and curator Tiona Nekkia McClodden to discuss the ongoing work of stewarding artists’ legacies. Dale has stored and cared for Richards’ artworks for two decades since Richards’ passing; Fialho and Levin have been engaged with curating Richards’ art since 2016; and McClodden has worked with the estates and archives of artists Brad Johnson, Essex Hemphill and Julius Eastman. Together, their conversation will consider the ongoing work of uplifting underknown Black artists, familial care for those who have passed, and amplifying Richards’ artistic practice in the wake of September 11.  Register here for this free Zoom event on September 14th from 7-8pm.
 
 
 
Miami Beach Pride: Social Justice, Health & Wellness Evening
 
Miami Beach Pride believes in promoting community-engaged discussion to learn from various stakeholders and change-makers in the South Florida LGBTQ+ community. The five panels presented to the general public for free, will engage and serve a wide range of constituents of all ages and include Racial Inequality & Equity, Non-Binary & Gender Issues, Wellness & Mental Health, and more! Featuring noted speakers and tabling engagement with members of the public from Pridelines, Survivors Pathway, the Yes Institute, and Our Rainbow Nest. Wednesday, September 15th, learn more here.
 
 
 
PAMM Pride Night
 
Celebrate Miami Beach Pride at Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) with dinner, drag, and a movie on September 16th! Start your evening off with dinner and drag at Verde from 6:00 to 8:30pm (reservations required). Throughout the evening, take a guided Pride tour of the art inside the galleries or enjoy drinks on the terrace. As the sun sets, grab a seat on the waterfront terrace for a special showing of “The Birdcage” at 8:30pm. Drag performers will spice up the classic movie with live commentary and sass. Learn more at PAMM Pride Night.
 
 
 
Cuba Nostalgia - A Piece of Cuba in Miami!
 
Cuba Nostalgia is proud to be hosting its 22nd year of Cuban Culture and Heritage through exhibits, memorabilia, art, food and music on September 17 - 19 at the Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition. This year will be like no other, CubaNostalgia has been revitalized to continue being the biggest and most prestigious Cuban Cultural event in South Florida. A Cuban Experience, where you will enjoy recreations with its activations of Cuban Landmarks such as Floridita, Catedral de la Habana, El Encanto, Museo de Bellas Artes, Click here to view their full concert lineup.
 
 
 
Hasan Minhaj: The King’s Jester
 
In his sophomore standup hour, Hasan Minhaj returns after the global success of his Peabody Award-winning 2017 Netflix original comedy special Homecoming King.  September 17th at 7 p.m. at the Adrienne Arsht Center.  Tickets start at $45* Hasan Minhaj: The King’s Jester.
 
 
 
Viernes Culturales / Cultural Fridays
 
This 20-year tradition to Little Havana, Viernes Culturales on Calle Ocho is held the third Friday of each month from avenues 12 to 17, from 4-10 p.m. Enjoy an evening of art, music and culture. Attendees can expect live music in most restaurants, including CubaOcho, Guantanamera, Old Havana, Sala’o, Café La Trova, Mofongo’s and Cubata Tapas y Vinos. Another attraction of Cultural Fridays is the free tour with Dr. Paul George, historian-in-residence at HistoryMiami Museum, starting at 7 p.m. in front of the Tower Theater. To learn more click here and if interested in participating as a vendor, please email info@viernesculturales.org.
 
 
 
An Evening With Gabrielle Union in Conversation With Dwyane Wade: Discussing You Got Anything Stronger? 
 
Don’t miss An Evening With Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade. With her newest book, You Got Anything Stronger?, Union is at her most vulnerable. Life happens with all its plot twists, and Union is opening up about everything from her surrogacy journey to navigating married life, aging and leveling up in your career. This will be a memorable evening of conversation that will leave guests feeling empowered and inspired. September 18th at 8 p.m., tickets are $42* and include a copy of the book. Capacity is limited! Click here to purchase your tickets.
 
 
 
Jazz Under a Simple Tree at the Ward: Music & Community Story Gathering
 
Join us on September 18th for a free evening of jazz and food, and share your story! At the first in a series of Story Gathering Saturdays, the WPHL team is partnering with Hampton Art Lovers to collect and preserve the oral histories of African-American families of the Great Migration. We will spend the evening gathering community stories at the Historic Rooming House Gallery, home to the current exhibition One Way Ticket: Movement, Migrations and Liberty, featuring the work of Langston Hughes & Jacob Lawrence. Register here.
 
 
 
Sur Aur Taal Hindustani Classics Concert
 
Presented by MAIACA Inc. Sur Aur Taal is a unique musical experience connecting Classical Hindi music to, and it’s influence on, Bollywood music. Performed by the Asian Cultural Association LIVE at the Sandrell Rivers Theater, Miami. Saturday, September 18th at 5:00 p.m. Click here to learn more.
 
 
 
Miami Marlins Women Empowerment Day
 
The Miami Marlins invite all to join in on Women Empowerment Day at loanDepot park on Sunday, September 19th at 1:10PM. Ticket packages includes access to the Women Empowerment pre-game panel featuring Marlins General Manager Kim Ng, Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, and Miami-Dade College President Madeline Pumariega. For more information, please visit Women Empowerment Day.
 
 
 
Free Gospel Sundays: VaShawn Mitchell
 
Hailed as gospel music’s connector, VaShawn Mitchell has spent a career writing and producing for established and emerging artists while charting his own path as an exceptional talent. Combining impassioned lyrics and stellar musicianship, Mitchell has cultivated a sound that is life-affirming, inspiring and powerful.  WPLG Local 10 anchor Calvin Hughes returns as the host of Free Gospel Sundays. September 19th at 5 p.m. Click here to learn more.
 
 
 
Untitled Comedy Show in Hialeah
 
Get lost in Hialeah and join us at Unbranded Brewery for the Untitled Comedy Show with acts by local comedians & special guests!  Pa'lante Media presents an Untitled Comedy Show at Unbranded Brewing! Join us on Sunday, September 19th at 8:00 PM for a night of laughs en Hialeah ! Click Untitled Comedy Show to learn more.
 
 
 
Billboard Announces Latin Music Week to Return to Miami with All-Star Lineup
 
This year's Billboard Latin Music Week returns to Miami under the slogan “The Beat of Latin Music,” making its mark as the longest-running and biggest Latin music industry gathering in the world. The event will bring together the top hitmakers in Latin music, connecting fans, influencers, and industry leaders of all backgrounds. The celebration will take place at Miami’s Faena Forum, September 20-24. Click Billboard Music Awards to learn more.
 
 
 
An Afternoon of Poetry with Caridad Moro-Gronlier
 
Join us on Saturday, September 25th for an afternoon of poetry at Deering Estate with Caridad Moro-Gronlier, reading from her new book Tortillera. The reading will be held in the Great Hall of the Stone House followed by a reception hour. This program is made possible by John William Bailly, Artist in Residence, as part of his Fellowship at the Deering Estate. Learn more here.
 
 
 
Hispanic Hertiage Month Celebration
 
Improvisation, interaction, and collaboration are defining elements of music. Join Opa-locka Community Development Corporation (OLCDC) and Arsht Center On the Road at the Opa-locka ARC for an afternoon of music inspired by Hispanic culture. Enjoy the vibes outside in our newly refurbished courtyard and take in the sounds and sights.
Bring the whole family out for an afternoon of fun and culture on September 25th. Register here.
 
 
 
Flamenco Sephardit 8
 
Celebrating the 8th edition of this highly anticipated event and presented by Jeffrey Eckstein and Siempre Flamenco.  This show has delighted and amazed over 10,000 people around the world since it began in 2014.  The phenomenal cast of flamenco dancers, international opera stars, guitarists, strings and percussion promises to leave you on the edge of your seat!  Sunday, September 26, 2021 at 7:00pm at the North Beach Bandshell. Learn more at Flamenco Sephardit 8.
 
 
 
Peter London Global Dance Company
 
On September 27th, Peter London Global Dance Company (PLGDC) will open this season with the virtual world premiere of Embers by Terry Springer and Fire & Gold by Peter London for the International Cultural Program collaboration between PLGDC and Metamorphosis Dance Company of Trinidad & Tobago. This free event is sponsored by the Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs. Attendees will be joining the event via Zoom at 5:30 p.m. RSVP at PLGDC.
 
 
 
Spanish Film Club Festival
 
Miami Dade College, in collaboration with Pragda’s Spanish Film Club (SFC) program, is proud to present the Spanish Film Club Festival celebrating Ibero-American Cinema during this year’s Fall season. Hosted by Miami Film Festival and the Miami Dade College Campuses the program will be free to students and faculty, and intends to bring the very best in contemporary Latin American cinema and languages to the Miami Dade College community.  The program will present five films with different themes for each Campus, with either virtual and in-person screenings. The films will be available online with English subtitles.   The first Festival of the season will be all virtual at the Wolfson Campus, from September 20th to September 26th. Click here to learn more.
 
 
 
Takht al-Nagham (Syrian Music Preservation Initiative)
 
As the performing arm of the Syrian Music Preservation Initiative, Takht al-Nagham Ensemble keeps alive the traditional music repertoire of Aleppo, long a center of traditional Arab music. The ensemble is led by violinist Samer Ali, who founded the group with other leading Syrian and US artists.  The evening features Syrian food, in partnership with Refugee Assistance Alliance, a South Florida non-profit organization working with refugee families.Presented with support from National Endowment for the Arts, Funding Arts Network.  Saturday, September 25th, click here to buy tickets.
 
 
 
“Back and Forth Allegories” at the Miami Hispanic Cultural Arts Center
 
Creation Art Center in collaboration with Miami Hispanic Ballet present
“Back and Forth Allegories”  art exhibit by Cuban artist Tony Rodriguez, a sample of the progression of his work in the last decade, showcasing works that are already part of private collections. The exhibit will be on display at the Miami Hispanic Cultural Arts Center until September 27th.
 
 
 
Conversations at MOCA: Book Preview & Celebration for Michael Richards: Are You Down? 
 
MOCA will present “Conversations at MOCA: Book Preview & Celebration” – a preview and celebration of the forthcoming monograph Michael Richards: Are You Down?, scheduled for publication in Spring 2022. The monograph is co-published by MOCA North Miami and New York Consolidated (N-Y-C). The virtual preview brings together Edwidge Danticat, monograph contributor, acclaimed Miami-based author and MacArthur Fellow, with Camille Crain Drummond, editorial director at N-Y-C with particular interest in Michael Richards’ work as a descendant of a Tuskegee Airman. Danticat and Crain Drummond will discuss the wide-ranging themes in Richards’ dynamic artistic practice, including references to flight, the Tuskegee Airmen, Caribbean and African American histories, and more.  Register here for this free Zoom event on September 29th from 7-8pm.
 
 
 
iLe in Concert
 
Grammy-winning Puerto Rican singer iLe, began her career with her brothers’ band Calle 13. Launching her solo career in 2016, she tackles love and politics, and a deep dive into Boricua culture with her fresh spin on plena, mambo and of course bugalu. Presented by Escala Sonora, Thursday, September 30th. Click here to buy tickets.
 
 
 
Comida Pa' Los Pobres (Food For The Poor) Screening and Discussion 
 
Join South Florida PBS for a screening and discussion of the Comida pa' los Pobres which follows Giovanni, a young Puerto Rican activist, as he confronts the island’s persistent crisis of food insecurity. Motivated by his childhood struggle with hunger, he seeks to inspire his fellow citizens to join a movement of solidarity-oriented work by feeding families and college students through mutual aid efforts – all while facing challenges from local authorities. Register here for the virtual screening & discussion on September 30th.
 
 
 
Kuba Cabana Cocktails & Cabaret
 
Miami's #1 hottest dinner show returns on the last Thursday of every month! Join us as we embark on a journey through time to explore the famed Copa Cabana, Tropicana and Las Vegas Strips, back when they were riddled with stars - all set to the classics with a Latin flare! Click Kuba Cabana to learn more about the September 30th event.
 
 
 
Nuestro Fest - Live from Miami!
 
Atlantino and Brilla Media will produce Nuestro Fest, a National Hispanic Heritage Month-themed virtual festival that will be hosted live from Miami October 2nd from 8-10pm EST, on national broadcast TV and through various streamers and online platforms.  The two-hour broadcast and live stream experience will feature a jam-packed line-up of iconic and emerging Latin music artists, celebrity co-hosts, a fashion show, mixology segments, fashion, Latino culinary recipes, and other creative surprises. Click here for full details of Nuestro Fest.
 
 
 
Fantasy Theater Factory Announces 2021-2022 Season
 
The Fantasy Theater Factory at the Sandrell Rivers Theater in Liberty City has announced the lineup for its 2021-2022 season of the arts starting October 1. This year they are presenting 6 concerts, 11 theater productions, 7 community events, 2 art exhibitions, and much more. For calendar of events and tickets, please visit Fantasy Theater.
 
 
 
Celebrate ORGULLO!
 
Celebrate ORGULLO’s 2021 Festival explores the ART of ILUSIÓN – How the Art of Drag, Creativity, Talent and self-Expression influence our daily lives. The history of Drag is an evolution from a common theater practice to an award-winning form of entertainment that has gained legitimacy both on a national and international stage. The first person to describe himself as "the queen of drag" in the U.S. was William Dorsey Swann, born enslaved in Hancock, Maryland, who in the 1880s started also hosting drag balls in Washington, DC attended by other men who were former slaves, and often raided by the police, as documented in the newspaper.  To purchase tickets for the October 1-15 events, visit Celebrate ORGULLO! 
 
 
 
Save the Date! The 37th Annual Miami Carnival Set to Restart on Columbus Day Weekend 
 
The Miami Broward One Carnival Host Committee (MBOCHC) and the South Florida Carnival Bandleaders Association have announced that they will host the 37th annual Miami Carnival cultural festival on Columbus Day weekend, October 10th. After working with county medical and park department officials in Miami-Dade and Broward County, the producers of the Miami Carnival have been given the green light to advance planning for the 2021 Miami Carnival celebrations. With guest safety as the highest priority, the Miami Broward Carnival One Host Committee (MBOCHC) will promote and implement an event plan of reduced capacity in adherence with recommended CDC COVID guidelines. For more information visit the Miami Carnival website.
 
 
 
HistoryMiami Museum Presents - It’s a Miami Thing: Highlights from Our Collection
 
In celebration of the City of Miami’s 125th birthday, you can explore highlights from the museum’s vast collection of artifacts and archival materials. Over the decades, the museum has collaborated with the community to collect, preserve, and share local history, in particular objects that document the uniqueness of our city. It's a Miami Thing will display hundreds of items including unearthed Tequesta artifacts from 800 A.D., Seminole patchwork clothing, prints from naturalist John James Audubon’s Birds of America, treasure salvaged from the 1622 Nuestra Señora de Atocha shipwreck, discovered 35 years ago off the coast of the Florida Keys, and a cape from famed astrologer Walter Mercado. Now throu Sunday Jan 9, 2022.
 
 
 
HistoryMiami Museum’s New Artist-in-Residence
 
HistoryMiami Museum is proud to announce their newest artist-in-residence, Rose Max & Ramatis, a music duo specializing in the popular Brazilian music styles of samba, bossa nova, and chorinho. Both born in Rio de Janeiro, Rose Max and Ramatis Moraes moved to the U.S. in 1993 and now call Miami Beach home. Through performances and presentations, Rose Max & Ramatis share their passion for Brazilian culture and an appreciation for the mix of traditions that contribute to Brazil’s rich musical history. Their residency will start in September and run through December. For more information, click here.
 
 
 
Negra by Randolph Ward
 
The complexities of femininity, gender identity, and colorism come to the screen in a theatrical adaptation of Me Gritaron Negra by the Peruvian Mother of Dance Theater Victoria Santa Cruz. Negra, is a short dance film presented by international choreographer Randolph Ward in Partnership with Unity Coalition for the 2020 Celebrate Orgullo’s Virtual Festival and stars gender fluid Brazilian born artist Natanael Leal. The film takes viewers on a journey of self love and the confrontation getting to that journey. Negra premiered as part of Celebrate Orgullo's BlackOut Performances. Click here to view Negra. 
 
 
 
The Bass Highlights Tour
 
Guided tours every Saturday from 2:00 to 3:00pm. Guests will explore various highlights of the collection, the museum’s architecture and current exhibitions both inside and outside of The Bass through an interactive guided tour. Trained educators will provide behind-the-scenes experience of The Bass Museum. This tour is included with cost of museum admission and maximum capacity applies on a first- come, first-served basis. 
 
 
 
 
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