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Miami-Dade County Asian American Advisory Board Community Recognition Gala

The Asian American Advisory Board (AAAB) invites you to their Community Recognition Gala in Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the AAAB. To commemorate their achievements over this time, they will be holding a community recognition dinner event on June 10 at the Coral Gables Golf & Country Club. Proceeds from the dinner will benefit Florida International University (FIU) First Generation Scholarship, which will help FIU students who are the first generation in their families to pursue a college degree. For more information about the AAAB and this event, click here.

Ayitï Pap Peri Haitï: Imperishable

Please join the North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency and collaborators for the closing reception of Ayitï Pap Peri Haitï: Imperishable, a Haitian Heritage Month installation. It takes place on June 2 at the Scott Galvin Community Center. An artwork auction, benefitting education in Hait with Prodev Haiti, will be hosted by Chokarella's Carel Pedre. All of the art pieces will be sold. They do not anticipate returning to Haiti with anything! Enjoy an evening of art, fun, drinks, and positive vibrations for Haiti. Click here for details.

Made In Africa (MIA) by Omniilé

Get ready to immerse yourself in a weekend of art, culture, and community June 2-4. Celebrating the diversity and richness of Africa; bringing the world together in Miami. Made In Africa (MIA) by Omniilé kicks offs with a soirée at the famed Red Rooster. The following day, explore stunning artworks and couture while connecting with like-minded bon vivants. And what could be a better way to cap off the weekend than a boat day? Click here for more information.

Black Affairs Advisory Board: Annual Community Pillars & Young Pillars Scholarship Awards

The Black Affairs Advisory Board’s Heritage Planning Committee invites you to its annual Community Pillar awards and Young Pillar scholarship presentation on June 3 at the Miami Biscayne Bay Marriott. The ceremony will honor Black business leaders for their contribution to Miami’s economy and for paving the way for a younger generation of leaders. In alignment with the mission of the Pillar Awards, some of the current Black Hospitality Initiative students will be recognized during the program.. Learn more here.

Bahamian Heritage Celebration with the Miami Marlins

Join us for our Bahamian Appreciation Celebration at loanDepot park on June 3. Make some noise and represent as the Marlins take on the Oakland Athletics. Purchase a Bahamian Heritage ticket package that includes an exclusive Bahamian Heritage Marlins Jersey. A portion of the proceeds from each ticket will benefit the Bahamian Baseball Association (BBA). More details can be found here.

Wynwood Pride

June marks Pride Month, and one of Miami’s biggest parties during 2023 will be along the painted streets of Wynwood on June 3-10. Now in its fifth year, the celebration brought more than 135 artists and 50,000 attendees in its inaugural year and has grown every year since. While only a few key events for 2023 have been announced thus far, you can stay tuned to Wynwood Pride’s website for exciting announcements about more musical performances, drag shows and rollicking good times.

Bahas Reunion 2023

The Bahas Reunion is here to reunite everyone young or old that grew up in the Bahas by celebrating Black Music Month and enjoying each other by having an annual picnic in the park. Enjoy entertainment, games, splash pad for the kids, and lunch featuring hot dogs and hamburgers. Presented by Miami Gardens Mayor Rodney Harris and Councilwoman Shannon Campbell, this event will take place on June 4 at Buccaneer Park. All attending guest must register here.

Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami Sunday Stories: Ho'onani, Hula Warrior

Join the Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami (MOCA), as it celebrates Pride Month by learning about identity roles and Hawaiian culture by reading Ho’onani: Hula Warrior by Heather Gale. After the storytelling, children will engage in a hands-on lei-making activity, an artistic extension of the story that fosters creativity and mirrors the Hawaiian tradition of crafting lei as symbols of love, respect and hospitality. Sponsored by the North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency this event takes place on June 4. Click here for more details.

Voices of Overtown

Join the Overtown Community Fellows as they host their Community Activation Project, Voices of Overtown. The event will take place at Dorsey Park, on June 3. The Voices of Overtown project aims to improve the interconnectivity between the historical organizations of Overtown and the community's youth. There will be food, fun, music, and activities for the entire family. Learn more and RSVP here.

Visakhabucha Day Ceremony

Visakhabucha Day is a full moon day in the sixth lunar month. It is considered the most important day in Buddhism because it combines three important days of the Buddha‘s life. These days are the Day of Birth, the Enlightenment Day, and the Day of Death. This year the full moon day in the sixth lunar month is June 3rd. For the convenience of all, Wat Buddharangsi will observe Visakhabucha Day on June 4. Click here for more information and event schedule.

Summer Shorts: Homegrown Edition

Summer Shorts: Homegrown Edition is presented by City Theatre and Adrienne Arsht Center with performances June 8-25. Eight short plays by Miami's hottest new playwrights. Stay cool with eight refreshing and revealing 10-minute plays spotlighting the voices of our community. Set against the backdrop of the Magic City, these provocative and entertaining stories feature a cast of diverse, Miami-based actors. Learn more here.

The Moth StorySLAM: Pride

Fantasy Theatre Factory is thrilled to welcome The Miami MOTH to it's StorySLAM home at the beautiful Sandrell Rivers Theater on June 8! The Moth StorySLAM is a community-focused, open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a five-minute story on the night’s theme. The theme for the evening is pride. Prepare a five minute story about being proud. Click here for more information about this event.

305 Exchange

We are excited to announce that the Allapattah Community Fellows Cohort Five will host its Community Activation Project 305 Exchange on June 10 at Juan Pablo Duarte Park. The 305 Exchange project aims to promote the creation of a Cultural Center in the Allapattah neighborhood. Celebrating Caribbean Heritage Month, this event will have a drum-making workshop, food, fun, music, and activities for the entire family. Learn more and RSVP here.

Miami Bahamas Goombay Festival

Celebrate the Grove's Bahamian heritage and the Bahamas 50th anniversary of independence with two days of festivities, June 10-11. For this year's edition, Goombay returms to Coconut Grove's main thoroughfare, Grand Avenue. Enjoy live entertainment, delicious food, local vendors, a Junkanoo rush, and more. See more information here.

The Eternal Night (La Noche Eterna)

On June 11, join the Florida International University Cuban Research Institute for a discussion and screening of The Eternal Night (La Noche Eterna), a feature-length film that tells the story of three young Cuban men who were condemned for their beliefs and their creations. The film is based on the true story of Cuban writer and former political prisoner Néstor Díaz de Villegas. The film is in Spanish with English subtitles and the discussion will be held in English and Spanish. Registration is required.

Connecting Florida: Sawgrass Reflections with Cesar Becerra

Join us on June 12 for a lively discussion about the River of Grass and its historical and ongoing effects on everyone in Florida. There are many stories about the Everglades. Historian Cesar Becerra strives to tell them all. So passionate that the Miami Herald named him an Everglades Evangelist. He has been collecting, researching, and contributing to the mountain of academia that, ironically, exists for a place that looks at times like a simple field of grass. Event will take place at the Miami Dade College Koubek Memorial Center.

Smorgasburg Miami to Extend Their Stay on the Lincoln Road District in Miami Beach Through the End of the Year

Delicious news! Smorgasburg Miami, Miami’s largest outdoor-food market will extend their stay on Lincoln Road and continue operating the weekly Friday night market, ‘Smorgasburg Miami on Lincoln Road.’ After overwhelming support the Lincoln Road Business Improvement District (BID) has decided to invite Smorgasburg Miami to continue hosting a weekly market every Friday in the Lincoln Road District, featuring a lineup of best-in-class vendors through the end of the year. Locals and tourists can also expect continued live music and performances every Friday. Find more details here.

Benito Juárez Bust Unveiling

Join the City of Miami Beach in accepting a Benito Juarez bust from the Consulate General of Mexico in Miami, in collaboration with the Hispanic Affias Committee. President Benito Juárez was one of Mexico's most iconic leaders and the man who the city of Juárez is named after. Unveiling takes place on June 12 at Collins Park. Read more here.

Sounds of Little Haiti

Join us at this incredible live outdoor konpa extravaganza. Sounds of Little Haiti is back at it again and ready to serve up some of Haiti's most talented artists. Performing live for the first time on the Little Haiti Cultural Center, Strings. The band is known for its universal appeal. Come and enjoy the unique sounds of Strings' Spanish guitar and Haitian rhythms. Also hittting the stage is Rutshelle Guillaume, the talented Haitian singer and songwriter who has been making waves in the music industry for over a decade. Her unique voice and captivating performances, has established her as one of the leading voices in Haitian music, earning accolades and a devoted fanbase along the way.

Artwalk Presents Richmond Heights Juneteenth Celebration

On June 16, join us for a cultural experience at the Richmond Heights Juneteenth Celebration. Discover the history of this thriving African American community in South Dade. Richmond Heights grew after World War II as a neighborhood for African American veterans seeking affordable housing. Enjoy live music, DJ performances, Black art and activities for all ages. Sample delicious fare from food trucks, browse artisan vendors and check out the alternative flea market at The Black Market MIA.

Viernes Culturales/Cultural Fridays

Meet us on Calle Ocho or eighth street on June 16. Enjoy live music, dancing under the stars, art galleries, domino games, cigar rollers, local arts and crafts and delighting in the wonder that is Little Havana. Finish off your fabulous Friday night by savoring a delicious dinner or Cuban Cafecito at one of our various restaurants, and walk it all off by signing up here for a spot in Dr. Paul George's Little Havana Walking Tour at 7pm. Tour meets at the historic Tower Theatre.

Juneteenth 2023: Appreciating Our Community's Roots

Masjid Al-Ansar invites you to celebrate Juneteenth with them the weekend of June 16-18 . This mosque is nestled in a church building bought by Muslims in 1968. It is one of the oldest mosques in South Florida, it serves as a religious center for the Islamic community. This Juneteenth celebration includes workshops for all ages and activities for children. Visit vendors at the New Africa Market Place. View a pioneer exhibit. Enjoy a New Africa community feast, please wear African attire. For more information and tickets, click here.

Trinidadian Steel Pan Music

Join HistoryMiami Museum at the panyard, the home and rehearsal space of steel drum ensemble, 21st Century Steel Band! Immerse yourself in the world of Trinidadian steel pan music and tour the space where these instruments are not only played but made. Pan maker and band director Michael Kernahan will demonstrate the process of making pans, which are expertly crafted from oil drums. Enjoy a performance by this master musician, and then try your hand at playing these unique percussion instruments. Click here for info and to register.

Copa Cabana 2023

Join us at the Historic Virginia Key Beach park on June 17 for Copa Cabana. This cultural event, taking place during Juneteenth weekend, integrates the new and seasoned generations to celebrate the Haitian culture. Enjoy great performances by some of the hottest Haitian bands, solo artists and DJ's. Food vendors will serve popular Caribbean dishes for all to savor. Click here for more details.

American Black Film Festival Community Day

The 2023 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) will close out its five-day event with the annual Community Day taking place on June 18, at the Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater. The ABFF and the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau bring Hollywood talent to Miami for this event. The program features two special Max series screenings from actress/producer Issa Rae and Oscar-winning director Matthew A. Cherry. Click here for the schedule of events and to register..

Live at Knight - Pride Anthems

Join us at the Knight Concert Hall on June 18 to celebrate Pride Month with a journey through the past fifty years of Pride anthems. The story of the fight for LGBTQ+ equality is linked to this music, which evokes the struggles, heartache and liberation of queer lives then and now. This is a show for all ages to come together in song and celebration of the LGBTQ+ community and how far it has come! Learn more here.

Visages of Memory - Honoring Holocaust Survivors and Preserving Their Memories

The Holocaust was one of the darkest chapters in human history that claimed the lives of six million Jews and countless others. The exhibit Visages of Memory - Honoring Holocaust Survivors and Preserving Their Memories, at the Kislak Center at the University of Miami, presents portraits of South Florida Holocaust survivors alongside their memoirs. Photographer Laszlo Selly, a Holocaust survivor himself, captured the visages of fellow survivors as seen through his unique lens of solidarity and understanding. Each of Selly’s portraits is accompanied by a short account of the survivor’s personal and inspiring story written by Bobbi Kaufman. Exhibition is on display until July 21.

Puerto Rican Heritage Celebration with the Miami Marlins

Join us for our Puerto Rican Heritage Celebration at loanDepot park on June 24. Cheer on the Marlins as they take on the Pirates. Purchase a Puerto Rican Heritage ticket package that includes an exclusive Puerto Rican Heritage Marlins Jersey. Enjoy post game entertainment presented by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on the West Plazak Click here to learn more.

Japanese Heritage Celebration with the Miami Marlins

Join us for our Japanese Heritage Celebration at loanDepot park on June 25. Make some noise and cheer on the Marlins as they take on the Pittsburgh Pirates.Musical instruments, flags and more will be welcomed and encouraged. A portion of the proceeds from each ticket will benefit the Miami Hoshuko School. Click here to learn more.

A Tribute to the American Flag

The City of Hialeah invites you to the current exhibition at the Milander Center for Arts & Entertainment. Titled A Tribute to the American Flag, it is a group art exhibit featuring works that celebrate our nation's history. Come see it before it is gone on July 28. Click here to learn more about this exposition.

Cuban Live Show at Havana 1957 Breakwater

Relive the glamour of old Cuba with a dinner show and salsa dancing at Havana 1957 Breakwater every Friday and Saturday night. This not-to-be-missed festive event pairs Havana 1957's standout Cuban cuisine with a live show that celebrates the rhythm and music of Cuba. The evening's program also includes a free salsa class. More details can be found here.

Miami Food Truck Events

Want to spend quality time with family and friends? Join Miami Food Truck Events at any of their weekly events. Their food has all kinds of selections, you will find all the flavors you can imagine. Their events have a variety of activities, live music and entertainment for children. Fun for all ages. Find them on these days at these locations: Tuesdays at Haulover Park, Wednesdays at Pelican Harbour, Thursdays at Highland Oaks and Fridays at Tropical Park. Keep up with them here.

Miami Dade College Receives $500,000 Grant

Miami Dade College has been awarded a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant in the amount of $500,000 to help renovate its National Historic Landmark Freedom Tower, coined the Ellis Island of the South, located in the heart of Downtown Miami. The grant is part of NEH’s $28.1 million effort to support innovative projects that use digital tools and technology to further humanities research and increase the accessibility of public programs, cultural and archival materials, and educational resources for large audiences.

Virginia Key Beach Trust Nominated for an Emmy

As Black History is American History, it is vital to tell the critical stories of struggle and triumph in South Florida. Virginia Key Beach Park Trust (VKBPT) is so proud to announce that our 75th Anniversary Documentary on an “Emerging Black Miami” is nominated for an Emmy Award. Huge Kudos to the small but mighty VKBPT team who worked diligently on this project to share this inspiring and important Miami multi-cultural history every day and to our donors who funded this project. Click here to watch the compelling documentary.

Live Salsa at Ball & Chain

Enjoy the best live acts in Florida and discover why Ball & Chain is the top destination for all Salseros! Also join them every Tuesday night for Bachata lessons and Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday nights for Salsa lessons. Check out their line-up of live salsa 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 located at 3250 S. Miami Ave. Learn more here.

Lummus Artisanal Market

Start a new shopping tradition and stop by the Lummus Park Artisanal Market in Miami Beach. In addition to specialty items, the market sells fresh fruit, refreshing smoothies, baked goods, florals, plants and more. Held every Saturday and Sunday from 10AM - 7 PM at Lummus Park, Ocean Drive between 6 and 8 streets. Presented by the City of Miami Beach in partnership with Florida Fresh Markets. For further information email info@floridafreshmarkets.com or call 305.318.6148.

Treetop Trekking Miami at Jungle Island

Step into the exotic and adventurous world of Treetop Trekking Miami at Jungle Island. Indulge your sense of adventure and try out this thrilling new activity where you will get to experience nature from an entirely new perspective. Surround yourself with nature as you trek from tree to tree on fun games like suspended bridges, Tarzan swings, swinging logs, cable traverses, and of course, zip-lines! Get your tribe together and plan an unforgettable day of outdoor fun.

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Features Podcast Honoring Black Coconut Grove

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens has partnered with local matriarchs to produce a podcast highlighting the history and accomplishments of Coconut Grove’s Black community. Titled “The Rich and Forgotten History of Black Coconut Grove,” this three-episode series features stories from legacy residents of the neighborhood’s establishment and through their life experiences from the 1930s to the modern day. The podcast is available to stream for free on Spotify and Google Podcasts. For more information visit Vizcaya.org.

Historic Virginia Key Beach Park Recently Featured in Numerous News Stories

Historic Virginia Key Beach Park has been recently featured in a number of news stories. Please check out this recent coverage below:

Virginia Key Beach Park is located at 4020 Virginia Beach Drive in Miami. Learn more and plan your visit here.

Experience a Tap Tap Tour

Become a local and experience history, culture and architecture on one of Tap Tap Tours' many unique tours of Little Haiti, Miami Beach, Historic Overtown or Little Havana. Tap Tap Tours foundation is based on education, with a goal to inform people of their roots and expose them to other traditional culture practices. These tours are led based on questions that are being asked, which allows the learning process to be fun, spontaneous, and refreshing from people to people. Additionally, tour guides are in demand and Tap Tap Tours is hiring, click here to learn more and be a part of this exciting industry!

Vizcaya Volunteer Information Session

If you have an interest in arts, culture, innovation, and connecting with people, consider becoming a Vizcaya Volunteer Greeter. They are exposed to the inner workings of this National Historic Landmark and contribute to the experience of more than 300,000 people each year. In this simple yet rewarding role, Greeters welcome guests to Vizcaya and answer basic questions about the estate. Click here to learn more.

Theater with Deep Roots in Black Community Will Get its Voice Again

In case you haven't heard, Coconut Grove's Ace Theater, which was built in the 1930s and was the heart of the Grove’s Black community during the Jim Crow era, will be restored and reopened thanks to a National Park Service grant. The Nationoal Park Service, in a new program aimed at preserving sites related to the country’s equal-rights battles, awarded $398K to the Ace Theater.

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.

Eco-History Tour at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park

Book a free Eco-History Tour at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park. Explore Miami's once "Colored Only" Beach Park and learn the story that began in 1945 with a guided tour sharing photos, videos and live amusement attractions. To book a tour call 305-960-4600 or email info@virginiakeybeachpark.net

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