as she interviews top event professionals who are relaunching their premier events in new & creative ways... Lanie’s next guest will be industry expert, Jenna Noordhoek of Deering Estate. RSVP HERE and you'll receive a reminder when she goes live!
Last weekend would have been the opening Weekend for the 2021 Florida Renaissance Festival. But they plan to be back in 365 days!! Meanwhile, enjoy this short video...also watch for news of their Virtual Show on March 19th & 20th! Watch HERE
Evening by the Bay
Wed Feb 24 @ 5-8pm
Deering Estate 16701 SW 72nd Ave Miami FL 33157 Join us for outdoor, after-hours admission by the beautiful Biscayne Bay. Enjoy a drink with friends while picnicking under the stars. Info HERE
24th Annual Melton Mustafa Jazz Festival “Jazz on the Plaza” February 26th - 28th
Black Archive Historic Lyric Theater 819 NW 2nd Ave Miami FL 33136 * LIVE & Virtual Concert * LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE * Social Distancing Guidelines Will Be Followed. Info HERE
COVID-19 Vaccines: Myths vs. Facts
Wed Feb 24 at 3 pm
Virtual LIVE@Frost Science will be livestreamed via the museum's Facebook and YouTube pages. Join us as we separate myths from facts about the COVID-19 vaccines in this family-friendly presentation. Info HERE
Higher Frequency
Deep Stretch Yoga + Meditation
Sun Feb 21 @ 11AM
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park 4020 Virginia Beach Drive, Miami, FL 33149 Join in an outdoor soul rejuvenation class of meditation, yoga and sound bowls. Must register. Info HERE
Performance: A Night with Delou Africa Dance Ensemble Thurs Feb 25 @ 7-7:45 PM on Zoom or Facebook Live Join our artist-in-residence for a lively presentation of West African dance and drum techniques, as well as Caribbean music styles of the African Diaspora. Prepare to be captivated by the ensemble’s vibrant costumes and energetic rhythms during this exciting performance. Info HERE
Code of the Freaks
Sun-Wed Feb 21-24 SMDCAC FREE Online Access
This documentary presents a radical reframing of the use of disabled characters in film. Using hundreds of clips spanning over 100 years of moviemaking, and a cast of disabled artists, the film is a scorching critique of some of Hollywood’s most beloved characters. It explores the power of movie imagery to shape the beliefs of the general public toward disabled people, and of disabled people toward themselves. Info HERE
The Junior Orange Bowl and the South Florida Writers Association presents the 33rd Annual Creative Writing Contest. Enter now for your chance to win $750 and to have your writing published in the SFWA Author's Voice newsletter. Contest closes on 4/16/21. Contest details HERE
Drive-In Movie: Jumanji The Next Level
Fri Feb 19 @ 8-10pm
East parking lot of Universidad Ana G Mendez Miami Lakes campus 15201 NW 79th Ct The Town of Miami Lakes invites you and your family to enjoy a family and social-distance friendly drive-in movie!
Tickets popcorn & water must be pre-purchased. Gates open at 7pm. Info HERE
"Angels Unawares" Sculpture at Bayfront Park
Now thru Apr 8 Bayfront Park 301 Biscayne Blvd Miami FL 33132 The life-size replica of the sculpture that reflects the face of South Florida is on exhibit at Bayfront Park after several stops in the U.S. The original 3.5-ton artwork by Canadian sculptor Timothy Schmalz was unveiled by Pope Francis in Saint Peter's Square & includes Africans, Vietnamese, a Cherokee, Jews, Irish immigrants, Syrians & the Holy Family. Info HERE
Creation Art Center presents Beatriz Mendoza Cortissoz Fri Feb 19@ 8 pm on Facebook Live
Enjoy the “Viernes de Tertulia” artistic and literary event led by the journalist Luis de la Paz featuring writer Beatriz Mendoza Cortissoz, presenting her book “Un Mar en Calma”. Info HERE
Orange Blossom Festival Scavenger Hunt
Now thru Feb 28th
Need a little adventure?? Join our Town wide scavenger hunt! Explore the Town of Davie, complete challenges, earn points and compete against other Teams for a chance to be Davie's first Orange Blossom scavenger hunt champion. Info HERE
Tuesday Strides
Tues Feb 23
NMB Library 1601 NE 164th St North Miami Beach FL 33162 Take a stroll down NMB's Snake Creek Canal for a free pedometer, good conversation, and a healthier you. Info HERE
An Evening with Ethan Hawke in conversation with Kiley Reid: A Bright Ray of Darkness
Sat Feb 20 @ 7 pm - Live on Zoom
Hawke’s first novel in nearly 20 years is a blistering story of a young man making his Broadway debut just as his marriage implodes, and it is an utterly transfixing work about art, fame, and heartbreak. Info HERE
Spectral Vizcaya will feature multimedia lanterns that will bring Vizcaya's past out of the shadows during our newest illuminated performance. Want to join in the fun? Get creative this weekend and help make the lanterns during art-making workshops onFebruary 20 + 21. Spots are filling up fast! Reserve yours online @ vizcaya.org/workshops
FGO Studio - Songfest Recitals
Fri Feb 19 @ 7:30 pm
ArtServe 1350 East Sunrise Blvd Fort Lauderdale FL 33304 Virtuosic and Versatile! End your week with a glorious concert of Baroque and Classical Opera featuring our incredible Studio Artists. Hear some of Opera's most beloved pieces from its next generation of stars. Info HERE
Greater Miami Festivals and Events Association created this FACEBOOK group as a resource for event professionals to share knowledge, lend support and celebrate successes. Join today and invite other event pros HERE
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With the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Tourist Development Council, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Mayor and the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners.
