Where to go this Weekend....
Concerto Italiano
Sat Oct 5 @ 8-10:30pm
Bayfront Park 301 N. Biscayne Blvd Miami FL 33132 Get ready for an amazing romantic Italian night of entertainment in Downtown Miami featuring Giada Valenti and Franco Corso LIVE IN CONCERT! Info HERE .
Join the Friends of Miami Book Fair
Deadline to receive benefits at this year’s November Book Fair is October 31, 2019. 
Benefits include: 
Relax, mingle and nosh in a private V.I.P. lounge, early exclusive access to our hottest author events, choose from the best seats in the house reserved for you plus get VIP access to special events year-round beyond the Fair in November. Membership Info HERE .
Laser Evenings
Fri Oct 4 at 6:30-10 pm
Frost Planetarium 1101 Biscayne Blvd Miami, FL 33132 Get ready to rock under the Frost Planetarium’s 67-foot dome, while the sounds of Beatles, Lady Gaga, Elton John, the Rolling Stones and Pink Floyd fuse with mesmerizing laser light visuals. Bring your friends and come early before your laser show experience or stay late. Snacks and beverages are available for purchase in the main atrium. Info HERE
Spirits' Speakeasy - buy your tickets now before they sell out!
Thurs Oct 17 @ 7-10 pm
Deering Estate 16701 SW 72nd Ave Miami FL 33157 Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a drink with a ghost? Join the spirits of the Deering Estate and step back in time to the roaring twenties for the inaugural Spirits' Speakeasy cocktail party with Prohibition Era cocktails, complimentary hors d'oeuvres, live music and ghostly encounters! Info HERE .
Mozart’s Magnificent Voyage
Sun Oct 6 at 3 pm
Pinecrest Gardens 11000 SW 57 Ave Pinecrest FL 33156 Discover the great master’s passion for composing as they embark on a magic journey into the world of The Magic Flute. Info HERE
Members' Day Plant Sale at Fairchild
Sat Oct 5 at 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden 10901 Old Cutler Rd Coral Gables FL 33156 Exclusively For Fairchild Members - this 81st Annual Plant Sale and Distribution is a celebration of plants grown exclusively by Fairchild for Members promises to be one of the most exciting in our history. Been thinking about becoming a member? Join HERE
Disney's Aristocats presented by Miami Childrens Theater
Fri-Sat Oct 4-5 @ 7-9 pm
Sat Oct 5 @ 3 pm (Sensory Friendly Performance)
Pinecrest Gardens 11000 Red Rd Pinecrest Fl 33156 Madame's jealous butler, Edgar, cat-naps Duchess and her Aristokittens and abandons them in the Parisian countryside. Luckily, Thomas O'Malley and his rag-tag bunch of Alley Cats come to their rescue! 
Info HERE
Coconut Grove Arts Festival Gallery Reception
Sat Oct 5 @ 6-9 pm
3390 Mary St Suite 128 Coconut Grove FL 33133
Join us for an evening of Fine Art, wine, and mingling with other Art Appreciators on the First Saturday of the Month. This is the final night of Annie Blazejack & Geddes Levenson's "Rewilding" Exhibit. Info HERE
Hands-On Demonstration: Dugout Canoe Carving
Sat Oct 5  
HistoryMiami Museum 101 West Flagler St Miami FL 33130 Drop in to watch artist Pedro Zepeda carve a Seminole dugout canoe right before your eyes and assist him throughout the carving process. During this intimate experience, he will answer your questions about the history and creation of Seminole dugout canoes. Info HERE
ZunZún Children’s Fest
Sat Oct 5 @ 2-5 PM
Miami Dade County Auditorium 2901 West Flagler St Miami FL 33135 Join us on a fun journey full of classical and contemporary orchestral music played by the children of Musicall featuring the most popular Hispanic songs from Latin songwriters. Free with RSVP HERE
La Mano Hispana Art Exhibition
Fri Oct 4 at 7-11 PM
Milander Center for Arts and Entertainment 4800 Palm Ave Hialeah Fl 33012 This vibrant gallery brings in hundreds of people every year who come to enjoy the rich cultural expressions of Hispanic traditions, history, and contemporary life. Light bites & refreshments will be available. Info HERE
6th Annual FUNclusion
Sat Oct 5 at 2-6 PM
Town of Miami Lakes- Municipal Government (Mary Collins Community Center) 15151 NW 82nd Ave Miami Lakes Fl 33016 This annual entertainment event for the whole family provides a multisensory platform for creative, cultural and educational activities and presentations - highlighting the work of individuals whose creative gifts go unnoticed due to social stigmas that marginalize people with disabilities. To be involved - Info HERE
Little Dreamers Brunch
Sat Oct 5 at 11am-3pm
Seaspice 422 NW North River Dr Miami FL 33128 Join us for a special brunch benefitting Orianne and Phil Collins' Little Dreams Foundation who fulfill the dreams of young musically talented children with no financial means. Enjoy their live performances followed by a fashion show by Saks 5th Avenue featuring Miami-chic to head turning gala wear. Info HERE
The Black Artist Talk
Sat Oct 5 @ 1-4 pm  
Deering Estate Visitor Center 16701 SW 72nd Ave Miami FL 33157 This forum focuses on engaging Black and Brown artists, activists, educators, religious leaders, and community members in discussions surrounding climate change, earth ethics, sustainability and its correlation to spirituality. Free & open to the public. RSVP HERE .
Mayors' Chess Challenge
Sat Oct 5 at 10 AM – 12 PM
Multipurpose Center 3801 S Pine Island Rd, Davie, FL 33328 Join Mayors, elected officials, and community leaders throughout Broward County for free and friendly chess sessions. Players of all ages and skill levels are invited to play in support of scholastic chess. Info HERE .
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH: Puppet Show
Mon Oct 7 @ 10 am
835 NE 132 St North Miami FL 33161  The puppet show Un Cangrejo Volador/A Flying Crab! will be performed by Antonio Orlando Rodriguez in Spanish celebrating Latino Culture. Info HERE .
Junior Orange Bowl Youth Ambassadors "Raising the Bar of Excellence" 
Sun Oct 13 - 3 pm to 7:30 pm
Biltmore Hotel 1200 Anastasia Ave Coral Gables FL 33134 Young women will be selected to be Youth Ambassadors at the "Rockin' the Runway" Fashion show/Luncheon. As Youth Ambassadors they will learn leadership skills through various community service opportunities and mentorship with industry professionals to become tomorrows leaders. Please support our Leadership Development program by purchasing tickets. Info HERE
Know someone 13-22 years old who wants to go to a museum for only $5 ....??? (And take one person any age with them for only $5!)
Buy a ticket now to attend one of these museums once during October while tickets last:
More Info  HERE
Important Reminder:    Have you checked your Crowd Manager ID Card recently? Remember your card expires every 3 years and must be renewed by returning for some updated training. The Florida Fire Prevention Code requires that all places of assembly must have at least (1) crowd manager. 

Palm Beach Crowd Training Opportunities @ South Florida Fair Grounds West Palm Beach, FL
Fri October 11 @ 1-5 pm
Sat October 12 @ 8am- 12 pm
Sign up now! Info HERE
Meditation: the Key to Learning Who You Are
Thurs Oct 10 at 6 pm
NMB Library 1601 NE 164th St North Miami Beach FL 33162 Introduction to Meditation with Steve Pollack. Info HERE
Monthly Bluegrass Festival - First Sunday of Every Month at Greynolds Park
Sun Oct 6th from 1-5 PM
Greynolds Park 17530 W Dixie Hwy, North Miami Beach, FL 33160 Band lineup: Pine Island Express, Pretty Bird, Jacksonian Music Factory & Cliff & Friends. As always, this family-friendly musical day at the park is Free admission. Bands will play under the pavilion rain or shine. Food available for purchase or bring your own. Bring your instrument and jam with us if you like! Info HERE .
Free Kindermusic Demo Class
Sun Oct 6 @ 10-11 am
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center 10950 SW 211th St Cutler Bay Fl 33189 Did you know introducing music to your infant can accelerate brain 🧠development? 🗣 PARENTS 🗣 of children ages 0-7! The Children's Voice is offering a FREE Kindermusik demo class! Space is very limited. Register 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.
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