Join us as we celebrate and uplift the Latino community during Hispanic Heritage Month with the first ever virtual version of Carnaval Miami’s world famous Calle Ocho Music Festival. Among the 60 stars that are already part of its growing roster are Mau y Ricky (Kings of Carnaval Miami 2020), Fonseca, Gloria Estefan, Camilo, Ivy Queen, Jessi Uribe, Cali y el Dandee, Jorge Celedón, and Bobby Pulido. Info HERE
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show October 28 - November 1, 2020TO APPLY Email staffing@completeticketsolutions.com More info HERE
Lunchtime ReLaunch with Lanie - Facebook Live
Wed Oct 7 at noon
Join Lanie Hyman Shapirofor Greater Miami Festivals & Events Association'snext Facebook Live show - Lunchtime ReLaunch with Lanie! She will interview top event professional, Dawn Read Diehl, Event Director for Winterfest Boat Parade who relaunched their much loved 49-year holiday extravaganza. With new event ideas and new promotions and opportunities for their partners and sponsors, Winterfest continues to be a key part of our South Florida holiday tradition. RSVP HERE
Miami Book Fair Online 2020 Preview
Thurs Oct 8 at 7 PM - Online Event
Join us for a preview of the new Miami Book Fair Online! The virtual happy hour will reveal which authors you can expect to see this year plus musical performances a live Q&A, giveaways, and other surprises! Info HERE
Happy Hour Concert tonight!
Fri Oct 2 at 6pm
Join us on for a free spectacular performance by Mei Mei Luo, violin, Chris Glansdorp, cello and Elaine Rinaldi piano! Tune-in LIVE via Zoom or catch the performance on Facebook Live. Info HERE
🌹🌻🌷Floral Arranging Workshop
Thurs Oct 15 @ 7 pm
Pinecrest Gardens 11000 Red Rd Pinecrest Fl 33156 Learn the basics of floral arranging while you sip and learn at the garden. Taught by certified floral arranging instructor, Danielle Curry of oli FLOR @oli.flor, you will leave the class with your very own floral arrangement. Info HERE
National Election Day is Around the Corner
This year’s General Election is Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020. Here are a few important dates to remember:
October 24- Deadline to request Vote by Mail Ballot
Dance Party -Coral Gables Woman's Club
Sat Oct 3 @ 10am- Online Event
For Hispanic Heritage Month, we are putting on a Dance Party/fitness class together with 305 Fitness to benefit Coral Gables Children's Dental Clinic. Info HERE
Wear your superhero costume & Be the first to see our newest Exhibit!
Fri Oct 9 at 6-8pm
Frost Science 1101 Biscayne Blvd Miami, FL 33132 Our newest exhibit, Nature’s Superheroes will open for exclusive members-only extended hours. Explore the remarkable “superpowers” that some extraordinary creatures have developed to survive under extreme conditions all the while enjoying the extra space in our safe museum environment. Come dressed as your favorite superhero, villain, animal, or plant! Info HERE
Historic Ghost Tours
Tuesdays & Thursdays Throughout October
Deering Estate 16701 SW 72nd Ave Miami Fl 33157 “...In the next second, the hot attic gets very cold and I feel something push against my back. When I turned around, I realized no one was there. I started to crawl out of the attic to get away and I felt a hand wrap around my arm...” - Deering Staff Member. Learn more about paranormal staff encounters. Limited space available. Info HERE
Here is your chance to Ask an Archivist. Join us on October 7on Twitter and Instagram as HistoryMiami's Archivist, Ashley Trujillo, answers your questions throughout the day relating to our Archives Department. Info HERE
Love in the Afternoon with Nick Hornby
Sun Oct 4 @ 2 pm - Livestreamed
International bestselling author Nick Hornby returns with another charming take on unexpected love. Join the discussion led by a South Florida favorite, Carl Hiaasen. 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.
