ATTENTION EVENT PROFESSIONALS We are now accepting nominations for our Annual Awards. The deadline for nominations is May 21. Winners will be announced on June 17th at our 8th Annual Conference & Exhibition. Nominate your favorite events person HERE

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Miami Dade County Fair & Exposition Center 10901 Coral Way Miami FL 33165 BYB Extreme Bareknuckle Fighting Series along with DADA 5000 present 10 Bareknuckle Brawls in BYB’s patented TRIGON Ring. Info HERE

Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 7 PM Online Event

A sometimes hilarious, occasionally heartbreaking, and always entertaining joint memoir by writer Joseph Fink and his wife, writer and performer Meg Bashwiner, chronicling the first ten years of their relationship from both sides. There are two sides to every love story. Info HERE

Maurice A. Ferré Park 1075 Biscayne Blvd Miami FL 33132 Miami Dade College's (MDC) Live Arts Miami presents new dance works addressing climate change and sustainability at the Perez Art Museum Miami's (PAMM) beautiful outdoor Palm Terrace, featuring sweeping views of Biscayne Bay. Info HERE

Pinecrest Gardens 11000 Red Rd Pinecrest FL 33156 In this Basics of Bonsai course, our Bonsai Specialist will guide you through the process of transforming an average plant, to a piece of art! You’ll receive your very own tree and all the tools to get started on this horticultural art. Together we will learn shape, how to wire, proper pruning and more. Info HERE

Cleveland Clinic Florida Virtual Health Talk - Hit Your Head? Concussion Prevention & Warning Signs Tues May 18 @ 6-6:30pm Free Online/Virtual

A concussion happens when you get hit in the head hard enough to cause your brain not to function normally. You experience symptoms ranging from headache, dizziness or nausea to feeling confused or out of it. More info HERE

This video concert from Colsubsidio Theater is free ONLINE. Despite the difficult times we are experiencing as humanity and as a country, we want to invite you to see for the first time the in-person concert of this album that was cancelled 1 year ago. Today we're fortunate to bring it home via @teatrocolsubsidio. Info HERE

Miami Dade County Fair & Exposition Center 10901 Coral Way Miami FL 33165 This family-oriented, fun-filled event offers guests the opportunity to learn about animals not normally seen in local pet stores. Info HERE

Deering Estate 16701 SW 72nd Ave Miami Fl 33157 Depart from our boat basin on a guided sunrise clear kayak tour of Biscayne Bay. As the sun rises over the beautiful waters and wading birds are leaving their rookery you will paddle out towards Chicken Key, a seven-acre island and nature preserve surrounded by sandbars, tidal flats, and seagrass beds. Info HERE

Wed June 23 - Virtual options available. Reserve your table today. Register HERE. More Info HERE

Sun May 16 @ 9 AM – 2 PM Gulliver Preparatory Pool The Swimming Classic features adaptive swimmers between 8 to 25 years old regardless of his or her experience. Info HERE

Live Opera Lab Summer Camp applications due 5/15 Join us for a fun, and enlightening experience at Florida Grand Opera’s Live Opera Lab (LOL) Summer Program JUNE 28 – JULY 16. Experiential laboratory-style learning based on the operatic art form, allows students to explore the vast array of available careers in the arts. Scholarships and discounts available. Info HERE

City of Boynton Beach staff will provide hurricane safety prep and tips via an online meeting. Info HERE

Thur May 20 @ 6:30pm City of Coconut Creek Virtual Webinar This month's free lecture features a discussion of the guerrilla war fought in Ireland from 1919 to 1921 between the Irish Republican Army and British forces by Dr. Kilroy from NSU. Info HERE

Main Pavilion in Historic Virginia Key Beach Park 4020 Virginia Beach Drive, Miami, FL 33149 Please join Miami Circus School, Les Ailes du Desir to enjoy the free Family Circus Day event open to the public with amazing performances of artists from Cirque du Soleil and other international circuses. Info HERE

If you're a Miami-Dade County Public Schools or Broward County Public Schools public, private and homeschool K-12 teacher, you qualify for a free Educator's Circle HistoryMiami museum membership! Enjoy free year-round admission, discounted or free admission to special events and programs, and more. Info HERE

MOCA Plaza 770 NE 125 St North Miami FL 33161 Join our Haitian Flag Day festivities hosted by iHeart radio personality Stichiz featuring DJ Staks. There will also be a special performance by LaJan Dirt and Billy Blue. More Haitian Heritage Month events info HERE

Are you in need of a camp for a “tweenager”? Look no further because the City of Parkland is bringing back Teen Camp. Teens will meet at Westglades Middle School and travel with friends throughout the summer. Registration is open and space is limited. 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