Other Fun Stuff

Fantasy Theatre Factory at the Sandrell Rivers Theater Presents the 5th Annual Sandrell Rivers Day Celebration Honoring the late South Florida Musical Legend Brenda Alford. The Sandrell Rivers Theater is gearing up for its biggest community event of the year, its 5th annual Chief Sandrell Rivers Day Celebration. This year’s Chief Sandrell Rivers Humanitarian Award recipient is the late South Florida Musical Legend Brenda Alford. This year’s Sandrell Rivers Day Celebration will be an extra special affair, featuring an A-list talent roster including: Master of Ceremonies, Hot 105’s Rodney Baltimore, with performances by ICE Squad, Baddest Band in the Land Junkanoo, vocalist Lamont Whittaker, Sunshine Jazz Organization, and the Ladies of Simone. The evening kicks off with a special cocktail hour at 6:00 PM with celebrity DJ Chico the Leo spinning hits in the lobby, where guests are welcome to enjoy the limited engagement Between Flowers and Havoc art exhibit by Guitars Over Guns. The event continues with a traditional libation, and oral histories honoring Chief Sandrell Rivers by members of the family as well as by the M Ensemble Company.

Opening Night at the NWC Soundscape Park (free admission) Performances by DJ Lupa and Flauta Mágica children's choir and flute orchestra.   Instituto Flauta Mágica is a non-profit organization that has been teaching children ballet, choir, and sweet flute for 24 years in the outskirts of MT/Brazil.   Screening of the film Pixinguinha, an Affectionate Man, by Denise Saraceni and Allan Fiterman. It tells the story of the father of MPB, Alfredo da Rocha Vianna Junior “Pixinguinha” (1897-1973), a Brazilian composer, arranger, flutist, and saxophonist. He was a misunderstood genius, very much ahead of his time, who only had his importance recognized years later.

Join us on Friday, August 5, 2022 at 7 p.m. at the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center for an exciting fashion show featuring the amazing designs, textiles, and modeling skills that students have been developing during the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center's Summer Arts Conservatory.

The African Heritage Cultural Arts Center presents Queens and the City, a fashion show featuring garment and jewelry designs created by local designers. Produced by Only L Boutique, the show will feature unique art and fashion installations, performances, vendors, music, and photo opportunities. Queens and the City will be held on Sunday, August 7, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center’s Wendell A. Narcisse Performing Arts Theater. Only L Boutique is led by designer Le’Adonis Ferguson. Ferguson, a Florida A&M University graduate, founded Only L Boutique in 2015 to share his passion for jewelry making and custom fashion. His designs have been featured in “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” “Love & Hip Hop Miami,” and have been gifted to celebrities including Rihanna and Tiffany Haddish. Previously titled “Allure Jewelry and Fashion Experience,” Queens and the City is Ferguson’s 6th annual fashion show. Queens and the City aims to celebrate Only L Boutique’s wearable art, inclusivity in the fashion industry, and the talents of local fashion designers. For inquiries, please contact the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center at (305) 638-6771 or ahcac@miamidade.gov. For more information, visit AHCACMiami.org. It is the policy of Miami-Dade County to comply with all of the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request materials in accessible format, sign language interpreters, CART, and/or any accommodation to participate in African Heritage Cultural Arts Center sponsored programs or meetings, please contact Gloria Diaz at 305-638-6771 or ahcac@miamidade.gov, at least (5) five days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.)

The Winter World Market and Festival comes to Coral Gables for one evening in the winter season where world cultures will be showcased through music, dance, spoken word, food and goods. There will be Country Pavillions set up to showcase the participating world countries and cultures where foods and goods will be sold; while on a main stage various free global arts performances will entertain the community.

Oktoberfest is the signature cultural event of the calendar year for the German Schools of South Florida (GIPA). A celebration of heritage, tradition, music, dance, culture and cuisine, the event is also a showcase for the German international studies and international education language programs within the Miami-Dade public school system. Parents, children & guests alike don lederhosen and dirndi in the spirit of traditional German attire. Classroom booths offer games and activities for all ages, while carnival style rides provide endless hours of entertainment. The musical melodies of Bavaria serve as a backdrop for dance routines performed by German theater groups. These professionals eventually give way on the central stage to children from each age group who take part in traditional dance and musical performances throughout the day. And what would any Oktoberfest be without samplings of the traditional tastes of Germany - both food and beverage?

The African Heritage Cultural Arts Center presents The Making of the African American: From Africa to Juneteenth, Part II in the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center's Juneteenth Discussion Series. The Discussion will be held in the Center's Wendell A. Narcisse Performing Arts Theater on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at 7p.m. Join us for an interactive, visual conversation and Q&A with former Mayor of the City of Opa-Locka, Matthew A. Pigatt. This lesson details how the interaction between Europe and Africa gave birth to America. From the creation of the thirteen colonies to the development of capitalism, the American Revolution, and the constitution, all have their roots in the engagement, plunder, and enslavement of Africa and its’ people. History defines our world. This presentation opens participant’s eyes to this untold historical perspective, while sharing how it affects our lives today. Participants will realize that Black history is literally human history, world history, and within it lies the dark foundations of the modern world. Part I of the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center's Juneteenth Discussion Series can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qh0AkeDlYuw It is the policy of Miami-Dade County to comply with all of the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request materials in accessible format, sign language interpreters, CART, and/or any accommodation to participate in African Heritage Cultural Arts Center sponsored programs or meetings, please contact Gloria Diaz at 305-638-6771 or ahcac@miamidade.gov, at least (5) five days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.)

The Peace Studio is proud to present ARTIST AS CATALYST, a two-day program in the heart of Miami, open to artists of all disciplines, ages 18-26, interested in making a positive impact on their communities. July 7th & 8th, 2022 | FREE OF CHARGE! At Greenspace Miami | 7200 Biscayne Boulevard The program will offer participants: -Studio classes led by industry professionals from across the country -Panel discussions with Miami’s groundbreaking artistic leaders -An opportunity to be in conversation with a VIP Keynote speaker -Collaboration, jam sessions, open mics, and more! Apply at tinyurl.com/AACMiami2022

CubaNostalgia, celebrando las generaciones Cubanas, is proud to be hosting its 23rd year of Cuban Culture and Heritage through exhibits, memorabilia, art and music on May 21st and 22nd, 2022. This year will be like no other, CubaNostalgia has been revitalized to continue being the biggest and most prestigious Cuban Cultural event in South Florida. A Cuban Experience, where you will enjoy recreations with its activations of Cuban Landmarks such as Floridita, Catedral de la Habana, El Encanto, Museo de Bellas Artes, Tropicana and many more historical sites.

Visual artist, Aisling Millar McDonald, and dancer and choreographer, JoAnna M. Ursal, will present a performative dialogue that address their experiences through interweaving their stories as mothers, artists, and women.