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Explore the Wonder of Trains
Sat May 11 from 11 AM to 3 PM
Virginia Key Beach Park Trust Miami, FL Celebrate International Train Day and support the Historic Mini-Train Railroad Renovation Project. Join us for a FREE family-friendly event that includes children's activities, refreshments, and all things trains. Bring the family and spend the day at the Historic Beach Park. Activities are targeted for children between the ages of 5-11. Parking $8. Info HERE
An Evening with Jill Biden
Thurs May 16 at 7:30 – 9:30 PM
Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus 300 NE 2nd Ave Miami FL 33132 WHERE THE LIGHT ENTERS: Building a Family, Discovering Myself, is an intimate look at the love that built the Biden family and the delicate balancing act of the mother, wife, career woman and vice president’s wife. Info HERE
UNITED FLIGHT 232
Now thru Sun May 19
Arsht Center / CARNIVAL STUDIO THEATER 1300 Biscayne Blvd Miami FL 33132  Based on a true story, this award-winning play depicts the power of the human spirit to defy unimaginable obstacles and transcend tragedy when their DC-10 crash landed yet 184 of 296 on board survived. Info  HERE
The Lion King
Now thru Sun May 26
Adrienne Arsht Center / ZIFF BALLET OPERA HOUSE 1300 Biscayne Blvd Miami FL 33132
Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s The Lion King, making its triumphant return to the Arsht Center! Info  HERE 
Mothers Day Brunch & Bay Cruise
Sun May 12  
Deering Estate 16701 SW 72nd Ave Miami, FL 33157 Celebrate Mom at the Deering Estate with Mother’s Day Brunch: Bring Your Own Picnic from 10am -2 pm then take the Mother’s Day Champagne Bay Cruise @ $45 per person purchase tickets for 11 am - 1 pm or 2-4 pm cruise. Info HERE  
Nicolas Bearde -- A Salute to Lou Rawls
Fri May 10 @ 8 pm Info HERE
Arts Garage 94 NE 2nd Ave Delray Beach FL 33444 
Sat May 11 @ 8:30 pm Info HERE
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center 10950 SW 211 St Cutler Bay FL 33189 Recording artist Nicolas Bearde’s dynamic show traces the life and music of the legendary, Grammy-winning vocalist Lou Rawls.
Nerd Nite Miami Museum Tour Presented by Ironhack!
Wed May 15 @ 7-9 pm
Frost Planetarium 1101 Biscayne Blvd Miami FL 33132 Enjoy a fun-yet-informative presentation about Sharks: Myth vs. Reality by Shark expert Andy Dehart who has been featured in seven Shark Week productions while the audience drinks along. (It’s like the Discovery Channel… with beer!) Info HERE
Rufus Du Sol: Solace Tour 2019
Sat May 11 @ 8pm – midnight
Bayfront Park Amphitheater 301 N Biscayne Blvd Miami FL 33132  Don't miss Rufus Du Sol! Limited tickets remain. Tickets HERE
National Public Gardens Day Celebration 
Fri May 10 - all day / Vendors from 6-8pm
Pinecrest Gardens 11000 Red Road Pinecrest, Florida 33156 Park admission FREE all day! Celebrate with fun activities for the entire family. Plant Societies, plant sales, planting activities, eco-friendly vendors and exhibitors, crafts for kids, lady bug releases, live music and so much more. Info HERE
Comic Cure: Magician Remy Connor 
Fri May 10 @ 8:30 pm
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center 10950 SW 211 St Cutler Bay FL 33189 Voted a top 20 mentalist in the country at age nineteen by NBC, Remy Connor will astound you with his magic and mentalism.With non-stop surprises and jokes, you’re in store for an evening of mindbending laughter. Info HERE
In To America Presented by Culture Shock Miami
Fri May 10 @ 8 pm 
Dade County Auditorium 2901 W Flagler St Miami FL 33135 Teens and young adults ages 13-22 can buy tickets for $5. Using personal diaries, journals, and documented historic narratives In to America traces the American immigrant experience thru the true stories of ordinary people who departed their homelands in the hopes of creating a new life. Info HERE
Summer 2019 Fishing Derby 
Sat May 11 @ 8-10 am / check-in 7:45am
Pine Trails Park Fishing Pier 10559 Trails End, Parkland, FL 33076 Free event, open to the public for ages 3-12 years old. A horn will sound to start (8:00 A.M.) and finish (10:00 A.M.) the derby. Bring your own gear. Have fun! Info HERE  
Haitian Heritage Month Highlight Tours
Fri May 10 @ 2-3 pm
HistoryMiami Museum 101 W Flagler St Miami FL 33130 Every Friday this month, explore the histories of Haiti & Cuba - Learn the differences & disparities between Cubans & Haitians in the US immigration system while honoring the contributions & successes of these two significant Miami communities! #HaitianHeritageMonth Info HERE
Mac Arnold & Plate Full O' Blues
Sun May 12 @ 7 pm
Arts Garage 94 NE 2nd Ave Delray Beach FL 33444 Mac is one of the few remaining old school bluesmen who worked with a young James Brown, sang backup for the Temptations and played on the set band for "Soul Train." Info HERE
Tropical Flowering Tree Society Show and Sale
Sat May 11 @ 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Fairchild Garden 10901 Old Cutler Road Coral Gables FL 33156  Purchase from an incredible display of rare & unusual plants grown by the society's members and by vendors from around the world to share their knowledge and offer something for everyone. Info HERE
Great Streets of the Art Deco District: Lincoln Road - Part 1: Talk by Miami Design Preservation League
Wed May 15 @ 6:30-8:30 PM
Colony Theatre 1040 Lincoln Rd Miami Beach FL 33139   Join us on Lincoln Road internationally known as an arts, culture, tourism, and heritage capital. Free with registration   HERE
2nd Annual Summit for Cultural & Heritage Tourism
Fri-Sat, May 10-11
Signature Grand Conference Center 6900 State Road 84 Davie, FL 33317  Local, regional & national tourism, hospitality & travel professionals, & tourism-related small businesses will convene to share best practices in fastest growing segment of the travel industry: cultural & heritage tourism. Info  HERE
Florida Grand Opera: Werther
Sat May 11 @  Broward Center for the Performing Arts Au-Rene Theater 201 SW 5th Ave Ft Lauderdale FL 33312  A wife must enter the Underworld to discover the depth of her husband’s devotion. Jules Massenet's portrait of a lonely-hearted dreamer obsessed with love he can never have is one of the greatest of all Romantic operas. Info   HERE
West Palm Beach Antique and Flea Market
Sat May 11 @ 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
300 Clematis St West Palm Beach FL 33401
The Market features antiques, collectibles, fine glass and silver, western wear, vintage clothing and jewelry, and arts and crafts. No admission charge and kids and pets friendly. Info HERE
Jah Movement – One Love, One Heart, Reggae Night
Sat May 11 @ 8 pm
Arts Garage 94 NE 2nd Ave Delray Beach FL 33444  The band has not only the BEST LIVE Reggae music but also their own touch of R&B, Soul and Funk music. Info HERE
Amazonia Vocal Ensemble in Concert
Sat May 11 @ 7-9 pm
Miami Hispanic Cultural Arts Center 111 SW 5th Ave Miami FL 33130 To celebrate mother’s day, the “Amazonia Vocal Ensemble” will perform contemporary Latin American Music as well as original arrangements of Latin American folk/popular songs. Info HERE
Taste of Haiti Food Festival
Sat May 11 @ noon - 7 pm 
MOCA Plaza 770 NE 125 St North Miami FL 33161 Join the City of North Miami and the Haitian Culinary Alliance as we promote and introduce Haiti’s cuisine and cultural richness to our neighbors and friends in South Florida. Info HERE




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