MULTICULTURAL MIAMI

FESTIVALS & EVENTS

The Goombay Festival Returns to Coconut Grove

Celebrate the Grove's Bahamian heritage with two days of festivities at the return of the Goombay Festival. This special edition of Goombay is hosted by The City of Miami to highlight the festival’s return from hibernation. For its 2022 edition, the festival kicks off on June 11, at Elizabeth Virrick Park with live performances by singer/songwriter Mr. Julien Believe and Melodic Vibrations Band. Sunday's lineup features popular Bahamian DJ, Selecta Chronic with additional entertainers to be announced. There will also be Junkanoo performances on both Saturday and Sunday. If you're excited by the prospect of filling up on fresh Bahamian conch salad, there will be plenty of that as well as food vendors serving a wide selection of authentic Bahamian cuisine.

Gemini Takeover: 6th Annual Ultimate Gemini Takeover Weekend

Join in for the Biggest Gemini celebration in the World! It's an opportunity for Geminis and Friends from around the globe to connect, socialize, network, party and have fun in a great atmosphere! It is worth the experience. This is where you want to celebrate your birthday with friends and family and plenty of Gemini’s on the sandy beaches of Miami June 9-12. Click here for further details.

The Blue Note Jazz Festival Presents Robert Glasper and Guests

The pianist and composer is known for setting a groove, as much as for his star-studded guest lists. Glasper’s musical universe encompasses a who’s who in r&b, hip-hop, jazz and beyond. His last visit to the Bandshell included a freestyle drop-in by Common, and a cameo by Cuban funk sensation Cimafunk. Fans await the delightful surprises that this special residency will bring on June 10 & 11. Purchase tickets here.

Main in the Mirror: Michael Jackson Tribute Concert

A Live Performance You Won't Forget! Main in the Mirror: Michael Jackson Tribute Concert by Danny Ware is a non-stop, high-energy performance attributed to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Danny’s remarkable resemblance, dance moves, and live vocals will embark a throwback to the 80s! On June 11, come enjoy a night of jamming to your favorite MJ 80s pop tunes with a cash bar and snacks.

Siudy Garrido Gala Flamenca

On June 11, Siudy Garrido Flamenco Company commemorates 10 years of performances at the Arsht Center with Gala Flamenca. Featuring Siudy Garrido and Barcelonan flamenco artist Jose Manuel Álvarez and internationally acclaimed flamenco singers Manuel Gago, Ismael Fernández and David El Galli, the show will include excerpts from repertoire performed from 2012 to 2022 commemorating the best moments onstage.

Chucho Valdés and Paquito D’Rivera Reunion Sextet

For almost 60 years, Chucho Valdés and Paquito D’Rivera have been widely recognized as distinguished players and composers in the worlds of Afro-Cuban music, jazz and classical. In their youth, Valdés and D’Rivera cultivated a friendship. In 1980, D’Rivera left his beloved homeland to go into exile in New York. Now, they are reuniting for a new recording and tour that will include trumpeter Diego Urcola, bassist José A. Gola, drummer Dafnis Prieto and percussionist Roberto Junior Vizcaino. Purchase tickets here for the June 18 event.

The American Black Film Festival Celebrates in Miami Beach

The American Black Film Festival will celebrate its 26th anniversary on Miami Beach from June 15-19. The ABFF brings together Black culture enthusiasts, artists, executives and filmmakers from around the world for five days of screenings, talk events, exclusive parties and high-powered networking. The event is considered the nation’s largest gathering of Black film and TV enthusiasts. Additionally, in partnership with the GMCVB, on Sunday, June 19, the festival will end with a ABFF Community Day. Held at the Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater, this is a free event filled with fun and entertainment curated for family audiences and will showcase the Spring Hill Company’s After Jackie.

Fusión Cubana ft Sonlokos

On June 17, enjoy the summer vibes at The Doral Yard and a musical journey with Fusión Cubana ft Sonlokos, a show you do not want to miss. Admission is free but an RSVP does not guarantee a table reservation. Please visit Resy.com to reserve a table.

Celebrate Juneteenth Weekend at the MUCE Campus

Juneteenth: Homecoming Dinner at the MUCE CAMPUS. This Homecoming celebration invites community to participate in a commemoration to our ancestors and a promise to our future. Dinner under the stars catered by Reed's. Enjoy an evening of art & performances at the final event happening at the MUCE Campus. They'll be moving in the fall, so its oh-so-fitting to celebrate the last 4 years in our home! The art gallery will be open for viewing with performances by:Bongo Bluez, Arnitris Williams, Ashlee Thomas, Only Le'Adonis, Ricky Danco and E.L.E.M.E.N.T.S the Brand. This event is free to the public and happens on June 18. Register here.

MOCA North Miami Celebrates Pride Month and Caribbean Heritage Month with Robust Public Programming in June

In celebration of Pride Month and Caribbean Heritage Month, the Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami is offering a robust series of education and public programming throughout June. The museum is also starting a series of public activations, “Under the Electric Tree,” at Griffing Park. Programming will include site-specific performances, live music, hands-on art activities, and more, in conjunction with the recently restored public artwork "Electric Tree" by international renowned artist, Mark Handforth. MOCA’s June programming includes:

• Under the Electric Tree: The Mento Philharmonic Orchestra at Griffing Park in Celebration of Caribbean Heritage Month | Saturday, June 11, 7 p.m.
• My Name is Maryan – Public Exhibition Tour with Curator of Education Amanda Covach | Thursday, June 16, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• My Name is Maryan – Docent-Led Exhibition Tour | Sunday, June 19, 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
• Jazz at Moca Featuring Magela Herrera in Celebration of Caribbean Heritage Month | Friday, June 24, 8 p.m.
• Under the Electric Tree: Pioneer Winter in Celebration of Pride Month at Griffing Park| Wednesday, June 29, 7:30 p.m.

Bahamian Heritage Celebration with the Miami Marlins

Join us for our Bahamian Appreciation Celebration at loanDepot park on June 25 at 4:10 pm. Make some noise and represent as the Marlins take on the Mets. Purchase a Bahamian Heritage ticket package that includes an exclusive Bahamian Heritage Marlins Jersey. Plus, enjoy pregame Junkanoo and postgame entertainment presented by Truly Hard Seltzer on the West Plaza. Learn more here.

CommuniTea Dance at the Arsht

On June 25, the Arsht Center’s LGBTQ+ Pride celebration returns for its fifth installment with festivities in the Thomson Plaza for the Arts. CommuniTea Dance is a FREE, all-ages event featuring South Florida's vibrant LGBTQ+ community in the heart of downtown Miami! Enjoy happy-hour food and drinks, dance to local artists and DJs, express yourself with arts and crafts, and learn from our community partners and vendors. Learn more here.

Free Gospel Sundays: The Williams Brothers

Grammy-nominated gospel legends The Williams Brothers are blessing our stage with their chart-topping songs from their "Farewell Tour 2022." Three distinctive gentlemen — Doug Williams, Melvin Williams and Andre Tate — will perform nothing but their hits at the season finale of Free Gospel Sundays: The Williams Brothers on June 26.

Miami Oratorio Society Concert

You are invited to a variety concert performed by The Miami Oratorio Society, Inc. Under the direction of Maestro Andrew Anderson, the choral group will offer selections from Mendelssohn’s riveting oratorio, “ELIJAH”, bringing to new life the epic battle of good and evil; it is rousing, lyrical, prayerful and really, really good theater! Excerpts from Vivaldi’s “GLORIA” follow. Showcasing the extensive repertoire of this group, included are contemporary pieces, Spirituals and Gospel music. Soloists include Catherine Spitzer, Soprano; Emelia Acon, Mezzo-soprano, and Lievens Castillo, Tenor. The accompanist is the renowned Karl Van Richards. Purchase tickets here for the June 26 concert.

City of Miami Gardens Black Music Month Celebration

Join Mayor Rodney Harris and Councilwoman Shannon Campbell for the celebration of Black Music Month, June 24 & 26. Register here.

Miami Based Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants Celebrate Black Music Month

In honor of Black Music Month, Kimpton Hotels in Miami will pay homage to the rich history of Black music and celebrate the diverse talent found within our local community. Throughout the month of June each hotel, in partnership with the GMCVB’s acclaimed Art of Black Miami platform, will feature live performances by local Black musicians during the properties nightly social hour. Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants has also created a Black Music Month Spotify playlist featuring a selection of soulful sounds by artists who have contributed to our Nation’s musical traditions. Together, these initiatives celebrate Kimpton’s overarching goal to champion inclusivity and diversity and ensure this promise continues to extend equally to all. Learn more here.

City Theatre and Adrienne Arsht Center present Summer Shorts

Through July 2 America’s Short Play Festival, Summer Shorts, returns to the Arsht Center for a fun and lively celebration of City Theatre’s milestone 25th anniversary! Audiences will delight in an exciting lineup of new short comedies, dramas and mini-musicals and fresh revivals of festival favorites written by the country’s best playwrights and performed by a talented ensemble of South Florida all-stars! Learn more here.

The Blues Opera with Uncle Scotchy

After a two year hiatus from in-person performances, Juggerknot Theatre Company--producers of the critically acclaimed Miami Motel Stories are back! This time, Juggerknot will surprise audiences with an intimate, immersive, and captivating one-man-show: “The Blues Opera,” the autobiographical story of South Florida Blues legend, Eric Garcia (aka) “Uncle Scotchy” written by the musician himself. The powerful series is conceptualized and directed by long-time Juggerknot collaborator, Ana Margineanu. Running through July 3, learn more here.

City Theatre and Adrienne Arsht Center Present: Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds

This jammin' musical featuring the timeless music and lyrics of Bob Marley is based on the children's book Every Little Thing by his daughter Cedella Marley. Bob Marley's Three Little Birds shares the legendary reggae artist's message of peace and love with a new generation of songbirds. From June 22 through July 9, purchase tickets here.

Street Galleries by Olympia Arts MIAMI

Olympia Arts MIAMI "takes art to the streets" with a new series of Street Stages through June 2022 and the debut of our Street Galleries project. Street Galleries are vacant storefront windows turned into artist-specific art galleries "...taking visual art to the streets" of the historic Flagler District of Downtown Miami. Held every Thursday & Saturday in June. Learn more.

Botero at Full Volume

An exhibition on the graphics of the famous Colombian artist on display now through June 30 at DORCAM in City Place Doral. When we talk about Fernando Botero, we immediately think of those paintings and sculptures that, with their gargantuan dimensions, seem to want to overflow galleries and cities around the world. However, the thick figuration of the Colombian has also flooded a field of plastic for a long time that is sometimes considered, unfairly, a minor art. For this reason, to demonstrate that the weight of Fernando Botero is not lightened beyond the borders of the gallery, the Museum of Contemporary Art of Doral (DORCAM), in coordination with Adriana Meneses Art and David Restrepo Art, is now opening an exhibition which brings precisely 45 posters of this artist obsessed with volume to the gallery. Botero at Full Volume.

HistoryMiami Museum Extends "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 through September 4, 2022. Learn more.

Coconut Grove Sports Hall of Fame Museum "Meet & Greet & Tour Saturday Foodie Event"

Every Saturday from 12pm to 5pm, join the Coconut Grove Sports Hall of Fame Museum and walk through West Grove sports history, reunite with local Alumni, enjoy great food, music, and community spirit! Leadership Prep Foundation Inc. is the parent organization of the Coconut Grove Sports Hall of Fame Museum whose mission is to preserve, support, and promote the historical significance of Bahamian and African American history and cultural heritage through Sport in West Coconut Grove.

The Doral Yard's Musical Line Up

The Doral Yard continues to shine the spotlight on the amazing musical talent South Florida has to offer featuring like music almost every night. 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.

North Miami Beach Street Market

The City of North Miami Beach presents the NMB Street Market. Taking place every Sunday from 10am-5pm. Come spend your Sundays at the NMB Street Market. Live music, food, produce, baked goods, artisan products, accessories, art, flowers, plants and more. Learn more here.

Caribbean Market Days

In case you haven't heard, Caribbean Market Day is back every Saturday from 10am to 6pm. The market will have vendors selling their wares from all areas of Miami, South Florida, and beyond. Original art work, vintage and thrift finds, handmade goods, artisan treasures and more will fill the stalls of the Caribbean Marketplace in Ti Ayiti (Little Haiti) 5925 NE 2 Second Ave Miami, FL 33137. For more information and vendor inquiries please email lhcc@miamigov.com or call 305 960-2969.

Vizcaya Village Farmers Market

Welcome to the Vizcaya Village Farmers Market! Taste the artistry of local vendors as you explore Vizcaya’s historic farm and village. Discover fresh-made delicacies and hand-crafted goods, fruits and vegetables, baked goods, vegan products, and more. This is a rain or shine program. The Market takes place every Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Vizcaya Village located at 3250 S. Miami Ave. Learn more here.

Salsa Nights at the Intercontinental Miami

Dance the night away at the elevated and energetic Salsa Nights at the Intercontinental Miami. Join us the first Friday of each Month for an evening of free salsa classes, performances and dancing to the sounds of Miami’s #1 Latin DJ Jorge Chaurn. Grab your dance shoes for the hottest Salsa Night north of Havana.

Entertainment Nights Return to Hialeah Casino

Fridays and Saturdays from 9pm to 1am during the month of October at
Hialeah Park & Casino 100 E 32nd St Hialeah. With no entertainment nights since April 2020, DJ ASHO will finally be playing amazing Timba, Cubaton, Bachata, Salsa and Latin Top 40's starting this Friday. Free entry and free parking. Click here to learn more.

Haitian Folklore Dance Classes

Come learn various dance styles like Ibo, Nago, Congo and Yanvalou at the Little Haiti Cultural Center. Performances, workshops and private classes are held every Saturday from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m., taught by Nancy St. Leger and the NSL Danse Esemble.

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.

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