MULTICULTURAL MIAMI

FESTIVALS & EVENTS

South Beach Wine and Food Festival - Overtown Eatup!

Building on the success of Harlem EatUp! – the nation’s premier African American-focused festival that celebrates Harlem’s historically rich community of food, arts, and culture – SOBEWFF® is proud to program this first-of-its-kind event that highlights the equally diverse community of Overtown. Both curated and hosted by James Beard Award-winning chef, TV personality, cookbook author, and 2020 SOBEWFF® Tribute Dinner honoree Marcus Samuelsson, this rousing walk-around tasting will spotlight the local cuisine and culture that remains at the heart of the city’s Black history. Joining Samuelsson is lifestyle maven and chef Amaris Jones, who is also the chef-at-large of Red Rooster. Click here for more details on this event taking place on February 26 at Red Rooster Overtown.

Moving Images: Moloch Tropical (2009)

Join the Museum of Contemporarty Art (MOCA), in partnership with GreenSpace Miami, for a screening of Raoul Peck’s “Moloch Tropical”. After the screening, there will be a conversation with Arts For Learning Program Director, choreographer and dancer Ivy Bennet and Haitian-American filmmaker and artist, Monica Sorrell. The film is about the political revolution in Haiti. Click here for more information on this event happening on February 1.

Haitian Folkloric Dance Class Hosts Johnnoiry Saint Philippe

Tradisyon Lakou Lakay invites you to the Little Haiti Cultural Complex on February 1 and/or 8 for a fabulous performance. Haitian Folkloric Dance Class, under the direction of Dr. W. César Yanui, proudly hosts yet another great soloist, Johnnoiry Saint Philippe. Click here for more details.

The Live on the Plaza - Leslie Cartaya

Cuban singer-songwriter Leslie Cartaya carries the rhythms of her land in her blood, as well as the influence of American jazz and funk, which has shaped her artistic personality, Join her on February 2, Live on the Plaza, on the Parker and Vann Thomson Plaza for the Arts. Click here for more information.

Mambo Night Tropicana

Join us on a musical journey that transports us back to Havana’s legendary Tropicana in the 1950s. Complete performance with a big band, singers, dancers and showgirls. Featuring Chino Nunez, regarded as one of the most well known recording percussionist of our time. Tito Puente, Jr. makes a special guest cameo appearance. This all takes place at Pinecrest Gardens on February 3. Click here for more details.

The Chelsea Beat

On February 3, let The Chelsea Beat take you on a journey through the sounds of British pop music! The Chelsea Beat, based out of sunny Miami, specializes in the sounds and harmonies of British Rock & Pop Music ranging from the hits of the '60s British Invasion, '80s British New Wave, and '90s Britpop. Playing at the Westchester Cultural Arts Center. Click here for more.

GroundUP Music Festival 2023

Come have an entirely different music festival experience. The sixth annual GroundUP Music Festival returns February 3-5 to the Miami Beach Bandshell. Unexpected combinations of sound that form one seamlessly authentic lineup. Diversity of genre, style, geography, culture, race, age, and gender — and a wide range of experiences you would never otherwise have all at one festival. Click here for festival details.

Cécile McLorin Salvant: Ghost Song

Come to the Knight Concert Hall, on February 3, to be delighted by Cécile McLorin Salvant. This 2020 MacArthur Fellow and three-time Grammy Award winner, singer and composer brings historical perspective, a renewed sense of drama and an enlightened musical understanding to jazz standards and her own compositions. The Miami native’s newest album, Ghost Song, features a diverse mix of seven originals and five interpretations on the themes of ghosts, nostalgia and yearning. Click here for more details.

Art And The Women of Futurama Reception

Join these talented women for a gathering of art and reflection. Will take place on February 4 at Futurama Art Galleries in Little Havana. Contact Pati Vargas at 305-972-5774 for further details. Come out and celebrate the women artists!

The Historic Hampton House Celebrates Black History Month

The Historic Hampton House celebrates Black History Month with an array of programming. Events include conversations with Al Sharpton and Ambassador Andrew Young. Click here for events schedule for February 4-26.

Minimakers: Quilt Patch

On February 4, join the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) for a celebration of Black History Month by creating a quilt patch during MOCA Minimakers. This workshop program is inspired by artist Faith Ringgold, American painter, writer, mixed media sculptor, and performance artist, best known for her narrative quilts. Click here for more details.

Kurt Weill’s The Road of Promise

Join Orchestra Miami for a rare opportunity to hear a lost musical masterpiece! You can “discover Miami through music” as Orchestra Miami present’s Kurt Weill’s rarely-heard oratorio The Road of Promise at Temple Emanu-El on Miami Beach on February 4 and 5. Adapted from Weill’s mammoth opera, The Eternal Road, by Ed Harsh, The Road of Promise is a piece of living history. Click here for details and to purchase tickets.

Historic Shenandoah Walking Tour

On February 4, join the Miami Shenandoah Neighborhood Association (MSNA) for a Historic Walking Tour of the neighborhood with HistoryMiami Museum Resident Historian, Dr. Paul George! As a Miami native, author, and former college professor, Dr. George has gained fame for his uncanny ability to recall the most impressive details about the people and places that make South Florida so unique. This is sure to be an event you don't want to miss! Click here to reserve your spot.

Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series - The Ted Piltzecker Vibes Quartet

Join us on February 5 for an Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series event. Enjoy a performace by internationally known vibraphonist and composer Ted Piltzecker. He will be performing with an all-star band. Don’t miss out on this unique jazz event! More information here.

Artisan Farmers Market

The Hialeah Farmers Market is back every Sunday! New look, new location, and new vibe. Kick off date is February 5, at Timothy Artman Park. Enjoy music, family activities, food trucks and more. Additional details here.

Noche de Arte

A night of art to celebrate pARTnerships! Hosted by Collaboartive, the evening will feature artist Maria Carballo. Mix and mingle with artists, arts professionals and creatives on February 6 at the Intercontinental Hotel Miami. RSVP here.

Author Talk: On Sunny Days We Sang by Jeannette Grunhous de Gelman

The Jewish Museum of Florida - Florida International University invites you to a book talk with Venezuelan Professor Jeannette Grunhaus de Gelman. On Sunny Days We Sang was first published in Spanish in 2018 under the title, En Los Días Claros Cantábamos. It is the author’s first full-length work, telling the story of her parents’ survival in Nazi-occupied Poland during the Second World War. RSVP to this virtual event, via Zoom, on January 8.

Cuban Classical Ballet of Miami - Spanish Classical Night

The Cuban Classical Ballet of Miami (CCBM), presents the premier of Spanish Classical Night, February 10 at the Miami Dade County Auditorium starring Cuban principal dancers with CCBM soloists and corps. The show will nclude some of the best pieces of classical repertoire where both the subject and styles emphasize the relationship between classical ballet and traditional Spanish dance that has been an important influence in the repertoire of the 19th and 20th century ballets. Click here for more information.

Alexander C. Lightborune Street Naming Ceremony

On February 10, the City of Miami will honor a Black Miami Pioneer Incorporator, Alexander C. Lightborune, with a street designation. The designation will encompass the area of Northwest 1st Court and 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th Street. The ceremony will take place at the Greater Bethel AME church, the church that Lightbourne founded in 1896. More details here.

Cubans: An Epic Journey

Join us for a conversation in honor of the release of the second edition of "Cubans: An Epic Journey," a collection of essays from thirty-two renowned scholars, historians, journalists, and media professionals documenting the history of Cuba before the Revolution and the events that led to the country’s historic exile and influenced the development of Miami. Presented on February 10 by the University of Miami Libraries. Click here for more details.

Homegrown: Play Reading Series

Join us on February 11 for the second installment of City Theatre's Homegrown: Play Reading Series. It is presented in partnership with the Sanctuary of the Arts in Coral Gables! Enjoy a reading, by professional actors, of new works by playwrights in City Theatre's Homegrown Playwright Development Program. Join us for a pre-show reception followed by the reading. Click here to learn more.

Florida’s Underground Railroad: Southern Road to Freedom

Join us on February 11 at the Brockway Memorial Library to explore a topic missing from the history books. Learn how Black Floridians played a role in building and defending St. Augustine and were an integral part of Florida's history and development before it became a United States territory. This will be an in depth discussion with Magdalena Lamarre, retired professor from Miami Dade College. Click here to reserve your spot.

Live on the Plaza - The Resolvers

Join us on February 14 at the Thomson Plaza for the Arts to experience The Resolvers. They are South Florida’s biggest reggae band. Lead vocalists Sahara and Ojay Smith are the children of Jamaican singer-songwriter Ernie Smith. Their powerful energy and positive vibes have spread far beyond the peninsula, as the band keeps growing their fan base and uplifting audiences. Click here for more information.

Miami's Richmond Heights: The Black Shangri-La - a Two Part DocuSeries

Hip Rock Star Advertising is excited to announce the exclusive premiere of the 2-part docuseries Miami's Richmond Heights: The Black Shangri-La. Based on the book, Images of America: Miami’s Richmond Heights, the docuseries explores the lives of early Black World War II veterans in detail. The docuseries introduces the grandchildren of the 1949 Black World War II veteran homeowners. It explores how the tight-knit community propelled them to their chosen professions and how the legacy continues today. The documentary will also take a closer look at the socioeconomic fabric of this time, segregation, and civil rights. The film features interviews with notable historians from the Black community including our own Dr. Graylyn Swilley-Woods, Director, Black Hospitality Initiative, Multicultural Tourism & Development department at the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau. The premiere is February 15, and will debut on streaming platforms including Crackle, Plex, and LG.

Oprah Winfrey Celebrates Black Excellence at the Inaugural HBCU Honors™

Oprah Winfrey Celebrates Black Excellence at the Inaugural HBCU Honors™. Taped live from Miami’s Black Archives-Historic Lyric Theater, the inaugural HBCU Honors™ lauds eight extraordinary alumni from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) whose ground-breaking achievements have helped change the world. The HBCU Honors™ recipients will be announced with Oprah Winfrey as a special guest. The televised event’s world-premiere is on February 15, streaming on platforms including Crackle, Plex, and LG and is presented by AmFam Insurance.

Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show

Come to the the largest boat and yacht show in the world. The Miami International Boat Show and the Miami Yacht Show have joined forces to create the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show. It will take place on February 15-19 and at six locations. Beyond the boats, the 2023 show will also offer live concerts, interactive boating experiences, and the latest in aquatic recreation. Click here for more show details.

Art Wynwood

Join us at Art Wynwood happening February 16-19 at One Herald Plaza overlooking Biscayne Bay in Downtown Miami. The show will be held in collaboration with the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show, which will have yachts docked at the adjacent marina over President’s Day Weekend, promising a dynamic atmosphere for patrons of the arts as well as the great outdoors. Click here for more information.

Ladies of Simone - A tribute to Nina Simone

In celebration of the rich artistic legacy of the American musical icon and Empress of Soul, Nina Simone, Seminole Theatre presents the Ladies of Simone and their Simone Band. Don’t Miss the Ladies of Simone, on February 17, as they perform Nina Simone classics. Read more here.

Chloe Arnold’s Syncopated Ladies LIVE

Syncopated Ladies: Live is a ground-breaking all-female tap production that propels beautiful, classy, and diverse women onto a re-invigorated stage. It is a celebration of sisterhood, empowerment, and black girl magic wrapped up in the package of a music video. Click here for more information on this event taking place at the Miami Dade County Auditorium on February 17.

The Mersey Beatles: Four Lads from Liverpool All the Hits!

Join us on February 17 at the Seminole Theatre to enjoy a performance by The Mersey Beatles. This is the world’s most authentic and only Liverpool- born Beatles tribute band. Experience their natural Liverpool accents, wit, and charm. These talented musicians appear with beautifully designed costumes and replica guitars from all eras. The show is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

A Great Day at Oak Grove Park

Miami Light Project and Community Arts and Culture have partnered with the Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department to create and present this inaugural music festival on Saturday, February 18. Come enjoy a day-long celebration of art, culture and community in Miami-Dade County‘s beautiful Oak Grove Park. The free, all-ages show will feature international, regional, and local talent from Haiti, Cuba, and Miami. Click here for more information on this event.

Eritaj Historical and Contemporary Musical

Yole DeRose and the Haitian American Chamber of Commerce of Florida present Eritaj, a historical and contemporary musical. It is a painful but extraordinary journey which highlights women who involved body and soul to free Haiti from the yoke of slavery. Takes place on February 18 at the Julius Littman Performing Arts Theater, Miami Beach. Click here for more details.

80s Freestyle Island Concert

Only in Miami can you go back to the 80s with a Freestyle Island Concert overlooking Biscayne Bay. On February 18, come to Jungle Island to see your favorite artists from the 1980's perform their greatest hits. A wild time will be had by all. Click here for concert details.

The Coconut Grove Arts Festival

On February 18-20, The Coconut Grove Arts Festival will be upgraded with new activations for families and art lovers. Celebrating 59 years, the three-day outdoor art festival focuses on world-class art as well as culinary displays, live performances, and family areas to keep your team busy while you peruse all the art!

St. Stephen’s Art & MakersFest

Come and enjoy the St. Stephen’s Art & MakersFest that takes place February 18-20. Visitors will enjoy the artwork of over 140 renowned fine artists and craft people, an international food court, children’s activity area, an authentic English tea room and musical entertainment, all on the shady campus of St. Stephen’s in the heart of Coconut Grove. More details here.

Shenandoah Bike Tour

The Miami Shenandoah Neighborhood Association (MSNA) invites you to a family-friendly bike tour of their colorful neighborhood. They will make some fun stops along the way. The ride starts at Shenandoah Park at 10am. Come take a ride! This event, on February 18, is free to the public, but registration is required.

Gay8 Festival

Join us on February 19 for the Gay8 (Gay Ocho) Festival. Hosted by 4Ward Miami, a non-profit that connects many of South Florida’s diverse LGBTQ+ communities, Gay8 comprises an irreverent street festival on Calle Ocho (Southwest 8th street) that’s been dubbed the largest Hispanic/Latino LGBTQ+ festival in America. More than 80,000 partiers are expected to fill the famous Little Havana thoroughfare to enjoy live music and performers, fashion and drag shows, free movie screenings at the historic Tower Theater, food, and shopping. Click here for up to date information on this fabulous event.

Surfside Classic Car Show

On February 19, bring your friends and family to this dazzling display of vintage automobiles right in the heart of Surfside! Enjoy some fun in the sun, arts and crafts, vendors, music, and even an award competition for some of the best automobiles in the show.

South Beach Wine and Food Festival

Join celebrity chefs and culinary personalities as they take to the sands of South Beach for Miami’s biggest and widely recognized as one of the country’s most prestigious gourmet gatherings. The festival celebrates its 22nd anniversary from February 23-26. Net proceeds benefit the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University. Click here for complete details.

Carla Forte: Bird Woman

Based on and inspired by stories of Latina women, Bird Woman is a multimedia performance by Carla Forte, a Venezuelan interdisciplinary artist. Come see the performance that fuses dance, film, original music and sound installation. Brought to you by Miami Light Project and happens on February 24 and 25. Click here for more information.

Ailey II

On February 25, at the Knight Concert Hall, spend an evening with Ailey II, the younger version of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Ailey II is universally renowned for merging the spirit and energy of the country’s finest early-career dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today’s most outstanding emerging choreographers. Click here to learn more.

38th Annual South Miami Rotary Art Festival

Come on out to downtown South Miami for the The South Miami Rotary Art Festival taking place February 25-26. The festival features 129 outstanding artists, a fine expanded food court and beer garden, and live jazz onstage. Come and support the arts! All profits used by the Rotary Club to fund scholarships and local community projects. Click here for festival information.

Lunay - New Season Tour

See Lunay, at Oasis Wynwood, on February 25. Lunay, is a Puerto Rican singer and rapper. He was discovered on social media after creating freestyle raps and uploading them to his social media pages. Several of his audio clips went viral and caught the attention of music producers who signed him to a production deal. Click here for more details and tickets.

Pastor Marc Cooper and Miami Mass Choir

A longtime friend of Free Gospel Sundays, Pastor Marc Cooper returns to the Knight Concert Hall stage with his magnificent ensemble. For this performance, on February 26, all of Miami is invited to take the Gospel Train to the Arsht Center. A special pop-up gospel performance will guide riders to the Metromover platform at Government Center station. Read more here.

Investigating the Indefinite Detention of Mariel Refugees

Join us for an interactive conversation with the creators of
National Public Radio's podcast White Lies. They and invited experts will discuss the Mariel’s complex afterlives, comparative U.S. immigration policy then and now, and the power of the podcast form for investigative reporting. Presented, on February 27, by University of Miami Libraries. Click here for more information.

AfriKin Art: The Gaze Africana Exhibition

Come to the Scott Galvin Community Center to view The Gaze Africana. This is a contemporary fine art exhibition of African excellence. This exhibit speaks of the strength and resilience of the Black community. The Gaze Africana will be on display through February 28. Click here for more details.

The Betsy-South Beach Announces February 2023 Arts Programs

The Betsy-South Beach, one of the world’s leading arts hotels, announces events taking place during February 2023 including jazz and classical music performances, poetry readings, art exhibitions/openings, public art activations, artist residencies, and community partnerships. Click here to view their entertainment calendar.

La Alegria de Vivir: A Moment in Venezuelan Jewish Life

La Alegria de Vivir: A Moment in Venezuelan Jewish Life is a series of colorful paintings by Silvia Cohen inspired by life in Venezuela in the 50’s and 60’s. Cohen chose unique moments from her own story and those of family and friends to illustrate Venezuela’s vibrant Jewish community. The exhibition will be on view at the Jewish Museum of Florida - FIU through February 2023. Click here for more.

Willy Chirino: 50 Years of Music

Join us in celebrating one of Miami’s music icons—Willy Chirino. Recognizing the life and career of the legendary singer-songwriter, this exhibition documents a career spanning five decades through a collection of his awards, concert attire, photos, videos, and personal items. Exhibit will runs through September 23 at the HistoryMiami Museum. Click here for more information.

The Lincoln Road Farmers Market

Visit The Lincoln Road Farmers Market. It has become a weekly Miami Beach institution, with multiple vendors who offer their products every Sunday to residents and visitors alike. The market features fruits, vegetables, fresh cut flowers, plants and many other items. You can find the market between Washington Avenue and Meridian Avenue, year-round. More details here.

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. Learn more here.

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.

New World Symphony WALLCAST® Concerts

Experience live classical music performances throughout the season at SoundScape Park through a striking use of visual and audio technology on the soaring, 7,000-square-foot projection wall of the New World Center. Bring a blanket, share a picnic dinner and enjoy the sights and sounds of the New World Symphony with friends and family!

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.

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