ARTSERVE “SUPERFICIAL IMPRESSIONS” EXHIBIT: The Opening Reception is Thursday, July 15, the exhibit runs through Aug. 21 and features contemporary themed works from a dynamic assortment of multi-national, award-winning, commercial and emerging South Florida-based photographers. Visit artserve.org.
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SOUNDS OF LITTLE HAITI UPDATE: Due to the unforeseen circumstances in Haiti, this month’s edition will be a peace vigil memorial dedicated the late Jovnel Moise, 58th president of Haiti, Friday, July 16, 7 – 10 p.m., at the Little Haiti cultural center, 212 NE 59th Ter., Miami, featuring a candlelight vigil, music by Maario Willemhai, local artists and guest presentations. It is an opportunity to gather as a community to pay respects to the late president and show solidarity with our Haitian brothers and sisters. We hope that you will come out and participate. We will reschedule Enposib and refund all tickets. Call 305-960-2969.
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T.E.A.M. ELAM FOUNDATION ANNUAL CHARITY WEEKEND: The itinerary as the community-focused nonprofit returns to Riviera Beach:
• Thursday, July 14 – “Kickoff” Reception, 7 – 10 p.m. at Dirty Martini featuring a Silent Auction, entertainment by TBD. Door charge $10, proceeds to benefit foundation.
• Friday, July 15 – Football Camp for all ages at Wells Recreation Center, 2409 Avenue H West.
• Saturday, July 16 – Start the Cycle, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Wells Recreation Center. Riviera Beach native and Miami Dolphins quarterback Jacoby Brissett partners with the city’s Parks and Police departments to provide a community bike giveaway, bike ride, day in the park, and kickball tournament along with community resources.
• Free and open to the public, CDC guidelines and social distancing enforced, to register visit teamelam.org/events.html.
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SHELDRICK REDWINE AT MIAMI RESCUE MISSION: The safety for the NFL Cleveland Browns, in partnership with his foundation, will give back to his hometown community and support the mission by helping to feed the homeless, Friday, July 16, 3 p.m., at 2159 NW First Ct., Miami. Call 954-263-0026.
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JOHNATHAN CYPRIEN FOOTBALL CAMP: The North Miami Beach native and NFL free agent, in partnership with his CypSquad ARY Foundation, is hosting, Saturday July 17, 10 a.m – 1 p.m. at Allen Park, 1770 NE162 St., North Miami Beach. The free camp for kids ages 7-14 will feature skills and drills sessions led by Cyprien. All attendees will receive a camp T-shirt and free lunch. Register at cypriencamp.eventbrite.com or call 954-263-0026.
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SAFETY NET TEEN SUMMER EMPLOYMENT: Eligible in-school youth residing in Miami-Dade County will earn $13.88 an hour for 140 hours to include 20 hours of work readiness skills training. To register call CareerSource South Florida at 305-594-7615 or visit careersourcesfl.com.
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MLKCC CAMP: The Martin Luther King Coordinating Committee of Palm Beach County (MLKCC) hosts every Saturday from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. with tours of historically important sites to ensure young people know the area’s history. The camp is free and open for youths 7 to 17 to attend on different Saturdays or on all Saturdays, registration is required. Call 561-832-4682.
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OPA-LOCKA JULY EVENTS CONTINUE:
• Youth Awareness March and Rally hosted by City Commissioner Chris Davis and Crabman 305, Saturday, July 17, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sherbondy Park, 380 Bahman Ave., will feature a peace walk, rally, music, live performances, bounce house, and fun activities for the entire community.
• Get Fit: Health & Wellness Fair, Saturday, July 31, 7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., open to youth and adults at the Helen Miller Center, 2331 NW 143rd St., to include 5K Run, Bike Ride, Hip-hop Aerobics Class, Senior Walk, giveaways and health screenings, hosted by Commissioner John H. Taylor, Jr.
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BAD BOYS OF COMEDY: Drew Thomas and Chris “Johnny” Daley, hosted by The King, Oliver Samuels, Sunday, July 18, 8 p.m. at The Garden, 4340 State Rd. 7 in Lauderdale Lakes. Call 954-866-3317.
CUBA CONNECTION / WHERE THERE IS POWER: Oolite Arts hosts an opening reception Wednesday, July 21, 7-9 p.m., for the exhibition about the many ways that artists question, expose and confront the machinations of power, through Sept. 19. The gallery is free to the public at 924 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach. To RSVP visit oolitearts.org.
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“ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES TOUR”: Miami-Dade District 9 Commissioner Kionne L. McGhee’s series of monthly meetings to give residents a chance to discuss important issues in their community continues Thursday, July 22, 6:30 p.m., at Demps Park / Goulds Park, 11350 SW 216th St., Miami.
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OIC TURNS 20 WITH NEW OFFICE IN MIAMI: The Grand Opening Celebration and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for OIC of South Florida, Thursday, July 22, 11 a.m. at the Dr. Dorothy Bendross Mindingall Social & Economic Institute, 5120 NW 24th Ave., Miami, will include noted guests speakers celebrating the milestone and the impact that OIC’s tuition-free, vocational training and job placement services will have on the lives of those in the Brownsville community. Call 305-921-9401 or visit oicsfl.org.
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BLACKTECH WEEK 2021: Meet Madam C.J. Walker’s great-grand daughter, author A’lelia Bundles, as the revolution goes virtual this year in five transformative days of online and in-person engagements, July 26 – 30, with trailblazers in global technology, engineering, economics, entrepreneurship and medicine. BlackTech Week, a minority centered ecosystem-building festival based in Miami, partners with founders, corporations and the community members to create a national experience for investors, entrepreneurs, techies and innovative thought leaders, with events taking place in Overtown and Little Havana. Visit eventbrite.com.
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KATE’S SOUL FOOD FOR SMDCAC SUMMER SERIES: In the second performance for the South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center, Allan Harris will perform original songs from his new album, Kate’s Soul Food, paying tribute to his Aunt Kate, whose restaurant, located near the Apollo Theater in New York City, was where Apollo performers often dined when they were in Harlem. Performances are Saturday, July 31 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. in the Black Box Theater. Tickets are sold in a two-seat table pod for $60 or a four-seat table pod for $110. Tickets at smdcac.org/content/all-events.
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WELLNESS & DANCE FUSION AND LUNCHEON: Join us July 31 powerhouse queens, it’s time to ignite, regain and prosper. Wellness & Dance Fitness, 10 a.m – noon, Margaret Pace Park, 1745 N. Bayshore Dr., Miami. Luncheon 2 – 6 p.m., Courtyard by Marriot, Miami Downtown/Brickell, 200 SE Ave., Miami. Event tickets at facebook.com/sweatingwithpurposellc or buy.stripe.com/7sIfZ50CE05P2Eo3cc. For 50% discount use code: MIAMI50.
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GROVE HERITAGE DAY: Coconut Grove was founded in 1873, predating Miami’s incorporation in 1896. Unique to the Grove is the still living history of early African-American and Bahamian culture.
The celebration of Coconut Grove’s role as Miami’s legacy village will take place on Saturday, July 31, culminating a week of events honoring Miami’s 125th anniversary. All five Miami commission districts will hold celebrations throughout the week, with Coconut Grove Heritage Day the grand finale. Call 305-842-1750 or email jsrashid@sectorpartnersinc.com or marketing@coconutgrove.com.
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MIAMI REGGAE FESTIVAL 2021: The annual event fuses food, art and music in a family celebration of the 59th year of Jamaica’s Independence with a call for healing the community while featuring some of the very best Sound Systems, Saturday, Aug. 7 and Sunday, Aug. 8, Opa-locka Marketplace, 12691 42nd Ave.
Visit miamireggaefestival.com or call 305-900-5523.
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KRAVIS ON BROADWAY 2021/2022 SEASON: The Kravis Center is bringing Broadway back to West Palm Beach with a season series including “The Donna Summer Musical,” “CATS” and more. Series subscriptions starting at $268, payment plans are available. Visit kravis.org/broadway, call the box office at 561-832-7469, or for group sales call 561-651-4438 or 561-651-4304.
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JAZZ ROOTS 2021-2022 SEASON: Presenting legendary Cuban pianist and composer Jesus “Chucho” Valdés in a world premiere of his new work for big band, Afro-Cuban percussion and vocals, “La Creación (The Creation)”; Grammy winner Dianne Reeves with Miami pianist Brandon Goldberg and his trio as her opening act; vocal powerhouse Ledisi honoring legendary singer and civil rights icon Nina Simone; The SF Jazz Collective all-star supergroup featuring vocalist Lizz Wright on vocals, saxophonists Chris Potter and David Sánchez, trumpeter Etienne Charles, vibraphonist Warren Wolf, keyboardist Edward Simon, bassist Aneesa Strings and drummer Kendrick A.D. Scott; and more. Series subscriptions, which include tickets to all six performances, are on sale to the public with packages pricing from $193. Call 305-949-6722 or visit arshtcenter.org/jazz. Single tickets, if available after the subscription campaign ends, will go on sale later this year.
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