APPLY to be a Food Vendor @ Miami Book Fair
Street Fair will be Nov. 16, 17 and 18 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Miami Dade College’s Wolfson Campus, 300 NE 2nd Avenue, Downtown Miami.  Hundreds of thousands of booklovers attending the 2018 Miami Book Fair are going to get hungry.Get your application in early to ensure you reserve your space downtown for the fair. This year, we’ve enhanced the food vendors’ area. Info HERE
XXIII International Ballet Festival Miami Stars Classical Gala Performance
Sat Aug 18 @ 8:00 pm
Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater 1700 Washington Av Miami Beach FL 33139 Dance Stars from around the world perform the most famous classical and neo-classical ballet repertoire, featuring prestigious ballet companies represented by their greatest stars. This year we will honor the memory of IBFM Founder and Director, Pedro Pablo Pena. Info HERE
Eric Steckel
Fri Aug 17 @ 8 PM
arts garage 94 NE 2nd Av Delray Beach FL 33444  Hailed by many as the top rising star of Blues/Rock, Eric delivers a powerhouse performance that has left audiences in 25 countries (and counting) mesmerized. He brings an energy and passion to the stage that never disappoints and is a must see for fans of vintage guitar rock. Info HERE
Member Evening: The #ToxinTakeoverMiami Edition Fri Aug 17 at 6:30 - 10 PM
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
1101 Biscayne Blvd Miami FL 33132
Take a closer look at our largest special exhibition to date—before exploring the rest of Frost Science as the museum opens late just for members.* See a private demonstration of “Stomach-Turning Toxins,” with a look at the bacteria, viruses and parasites that can make their way into what we eat, then a stargazing session on the rooftop at 8:00 p.m. (weather permitting). Make it a total experience by booking a laser show with 20% off for members. Info HERE
XXIII International Ballet Festival Miami Closing Stars Gala Performance
Sun Aug 19 @ 5:00 pm
Miami Dade County Auditorium 2901 W Flagler Miami FL 33149 Presenting the international ballet stars from companies in Europe, South America, Philippines, Mexico & USA, with a different classical and neo classical program. International Dance Critic Journalism Award will be presented to “Dance Magazine”. Info HERE
Comic Cure Florida’s Funniest Female 2018 - Sheena Reagan
Fri Aug 17 @ 8:30pm 
S outh Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center 10950 SW 211 ST Cutler Bay FL 33189 Sheena Reagan is a comedian and published writer from Cape Coral, FL. Sheena has been winning over audiences with her fresh outlook and explosive personality. Also seen in NYC, Chicago, she has opened for names such as Caroline Rhea, Bobby Collins, Kevin Farley, Preacher Lawson from America’s Got Talent and Comedy Central’s Anthony Jeselnik to name a few.  Info HERE
Biscayne Bay Lighthouse Cruise – NEW!
Sun Aug 19 @ 10 am - 2 pm
Deering Estate 16701 SW 72 Av Miami FL 33157 This four hour tour will allow you to experience Biscayne National Park guided by a park ranger & see the iconic Cape Florida, Fowey Rocks, the alluring Stiltsville and learn about the history that surrounds them. You'll climb to the top of the Boca Chita Lighthouse for a panoramic view of the Bay. You may see dolphins, sea turtles, and many shore birds. Info HERE
BAYFRONT PARK FREE YOGA 
Mon, Wed @ 6pm & Sat @ 9am 
BAYFRONT PARK 301 N Biscayne Blvd Miami FL 33132 Info HERE
Eric Steckel
Fri Aug 17 @ 8 PM
arts garage 94 NE 2nd Av Delray Beach FL 33444  Rotem Sivan is taking the NYC jazz scene by storm and tours with his trio most of the year playing in world-renowned festivals and clubs. Info HERE
LAST CHANCE TO SEE: ¡Fuácata! or A Latina’s Guide to Surviving the Universe
Now thru Sunday AUG 19
Arsht Center / Carnival Studio Theater 1300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, FL 33132
Back by popular demand, this one-woman tour-de-force performance brings more than 20 Latina women to glorious life on stage by weaving together tales of love, marriage, immigration, and identity through eclectic stories and whimsical song finding endless humor in what it means to be Latina in today’s America. Info HERE
BRASS KNUCKLEHEAD / ska
Sun Aug 19 @ 4-7 PM
Meyer Amphitheatre, 105 Evernia Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Located along the picturesque Flagler Drive waterfront on the Waterfront Commons
Complete with a trumpet and a trombone for full effect, Brass Knucklehead is a local neighborhood ska band. Known for playing ska classics, including favorites from 90s bands such as Reel Big Fish and the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, the band is also known for putting a ska slant on crowd favorites. Stop by for some punk rock nostalgia. Info HERE
COOL FUN this summer with Summer Sounds at Fairchild Sat Aug 18 @ 1 pm
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Coral Gables, Florida 33156 Grab lunch in the Glasshouse Cafe and enjoy live music presented by the Andrew Peal Sextet. Also let your children play, read and create works of art! Info HERE
Miami Summer Solar Co-op Info Session
Sun Aug 19 from 10 AM - 11:30 AM
Pinecrest Gardens 11000 SW 57th Av Pinecrest FL 33156 Live in Miami-Dade County and want to go solar? Now's your chance! Neighbors across the area have formed the Miami Summer Solar Co-op with the help of Solar United Neighbors to make it easier to save money on the purchase of solar panels at a discount through its bulk purchasing power, while building a community of local solar supporters. Join us for a free information session. Info HERE
Overnight Adventures: Blast from the Past
Fri-Sat Aug 24 - 25
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science 1101 Biscayne Blvd Miami FL 33132
Science never sleeps…Spend a night at Frost Science and experience the museum after dark. Pack your jammies - families and youth groups* (Children ages 5 to 17) are invited to join us for the next Overnight Adventure - all about dinosaurs. Meet our extinct friend Bazil, the Yutyrannus, make your own take-home fossils, enjoy rooftop stargazing. Info HERE
Yoga
Wed Aug 22nd 6:30-7:30 pm NMB Library 1601 NE 164th ST NMB FL 33162
Come by and enjoy a free Yoga Class in the library’s meeting room. Every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Participants must bring their own yoga mat. Info HERE
Art Deco Walking Tour
daily at 10:30 a.m. and Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
Art Deco Welcome Center 1001 Ocean Drive Miami Beach FL 33139  This 1 1/2 to two-hour walking tour provides an introduction to the Art Deco, Mediterranean Revival, and Miami Modern (MiMo) styles found within the Miami Beach Architectural Historic District. Explore hotels, restaurants, and other commercial structures with a visit to a number of interiors. Info HERE
Lunch and Learn with Dr. George
Thurs Aug 23 @ 12 - 1:30 PM
HistoryMiami Museum 101 W Flagler St Miami FL 33130 Hear about Miami’s history of crime; from famous kidnappings to organized drug trafficking learn all about Miami’s ups and downs. Info HERE
Clematis by Night!
Thurs Aug 23 from 6-10 PM
100 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Headliner: Eclipse has been wowing audiences with their eclectic mix of music - from today's top hits to the good old classics! The 5-piece band will "get the party going" with their energetic rhythms and beats. Opening Act: Khemistry is a group of dynamic musicians who perform Top 40 hits. From Al Green to Meghan Trainor, they cover all the best songs of the '60s to the present! Info HERE
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR "WONDEROUS" SPONSORS
WONDERLAND SPONSORS
MAD HATTER SPONSORS
WHITE RABBIT SPONSORS
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.