LIVE AT KNIGHT AT ARSHT: The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County has announced the 2021-2022 season featuring a lineup of global superstars including Patti LaBelle, tributes to music legends Marian Anderson and Jessye Norman featuring Raehann Bryce-Davis and Brandie Inez Sutton, and more. Tickets will be available beginning July 29 at noon at the center box office, or by calling 305-949-6722, or online at arshtcenter.org.

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ELDER AFFAIRS ADVISORY ZOOM: The Miami-Dade County board will hold its monthly board meeting at 10 a.m., on Thursday, July 29 in the 10th floor CITT Conference Room of the Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW 1st St., Miami, to include a presentation from the Homeless Trust on senior homelessness and from the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County on the Ending the HIV Epidemic campaign. After obtaining physical quorum, the meeting will also be held via Zoom at miamidade.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__MH3xvKjSQqiPXZe5HWmWA. From the U.S. you may dial toll-free 1877-853-5247 or 1-888-788-0099 with Meeting ID 927 9559 8525#.

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FIBROIDS AWARENESS FORUM: State Rep. Anika T. Omphroy (D-Lauderdale Lakes) will host, July 29th at 6:30 p.m., in person and online via Zoom, in recognition of July as Fibroids Awareness Month. Special guest speakers include Rep. Yvette D. Clarke (NY-9), co-founder and co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls; Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14) co-founder & cochair of the Black Maternal Health Caucus; Dr. Shamarial Roberson of the Florida Department of Health; and Tanika Gray Valbrun, founder of The White Dress Project. Join Zoom Meeting: us02web.zoom.us/j/85900247853?pwd=aUtjM25wd1VYZE00a285ajhnbHZSQT09

Meeting ID: 859 0024 7853, Passcode: 839750. Call 954-747-7933 or 850-717 5095.

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MIAMI 125: Celebration honors Miami’s heritage and possibilities for the next century with weeklong festival of food, fun, culture and innovation through July 31 including free and ticketed events that the public is invited to attend. Events include:

• July 30, Little Havana Fridays at Domino Park Plaza

• July 31, Miami Day at various city locations to include Grove Heritage Day at Coconut Grove’s Village Center and Village West.

Also recognizing city residents who have had a significant impact on Miami’s history and progress:

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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, through July 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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DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL FOOD DISTRIBUTION: The District 2 Miami-Dade County school board member and the Rev. Sherlain Stevens of Ebenezer United Methodist Church will host the free, first come first served drive-thru event on Saturday, July 31, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Ebenezer United Methodist Church, 2001 NW 35th St., Miami. Call 305-995-2311.

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EVENING WITH JULIAN MARLEY & DUBWISE: Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator (DVCAI) is producing a free concert featuring the son of iconic region music legend Bob Marley in collaboration with The Rhythm Foundation, July 31, 8 p.m. at the Hollywood ArtsPark Experience. The Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency is presenting sponsor. RSVP at rhythmfoundation.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 powerhouse queens, it’s time to ignite, regain and prosper. Wellness & Dance Fitness, July 31 from 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 AfricanAmerican 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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OPA-LOCKA IN JULY CONTINUES: 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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“WHAT DOES RACIAL HEALING LOOK LIKE?” is the subject of the South Florida Coming to the Table meeting on Sunday, Aug. 1, from 3 – 5 p.m. Dr. Fartun Mohamud, a licensed mental health clinician with a doctorate in educational leadership, co-facilitates the group in examining the specific challenges the journey involves. Contact suzanne.bassett@gmail.com to register and receive Zoom info.

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PRAYER VIGIL FOR HAITI: State Rep. Marie Woodson (D-Hollywood) in collaboration with others will host, 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 1 at the Pines Recreation Center Multipurpose Field, 7400 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines. Parking available in front of the field or on Broward College south campus, casual attire and lawn chairs recommended, everyone is recommended to wear masks.

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NATIONAL NIGHT OUT: The City of Opa-locka will host on Tuesday, Aug. 3 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Ingram Park, 2100 Burlington St., Opa-locka, to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances and enhance the sense of community. Activities will include a peace walk, bounce house, DJ, food trucks, performers, and a community cha-cha slide. Contact: bs@hiprockstar.com.

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NATIONAL BLACK BUSINESS MONTH EVENT: The Mosaic Group, West Palm Beach, the city’s Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and the Black Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County will sponsor the 7th Annual Community Mixer on Thursday, Aug. 5 at the West Palm Beach Lake Pavilion, 101 S. Flagler Dr., 6 – p.m. The event will be co-hosted by Mayor Keith James who will facilitate an interactive Q&A session. Staff from various departments will inform guests about updates and opportunities to do business with the city, and the CRA team will discuss opportunities to relocate, expand and start a business in the city’s Historic Northwest neighborhood. The event will feature a Fireside Chat with special guest Ann McNeill, president and CEO of MCO Construction, one of South Florida’s few African American-female-owned construction companies and after four decades one of Florida’s leading black-owned firms in the area of construction management and project controls. The mixer will offer networking, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and live music and is open to the general public, admission $10 per person. RSVP at blackbusinessloop.com, call 561-651-9565, or email events@mosaicgroup.co.

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DOING BUSINESS WITH THE GOVERNMENT: The First Fridays Business Breakfast Series presents, Aug. 6, 8:30 – 11 a.m. at Oasis Miami Gardens, 600 NW 183rd St., Miami Gardens. RSVP by Aug. 4, call 305-614-0493 visit oasisatmiamigardents,com, text Oasis to 63566 or visit eventbrite.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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IN THE COMPANY OF WOMEN AWARDS: Nomination deadline is Sept. 3 for the 33rd annual recognition of the achievements of exceptional Miami-Dade County leaders. Call 305-375-4967, email monica.skoko@miamidade.gov or visit miamidade.gov/global/service.page?Mduid_service=ser1539114258088854

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BACK-TO-SCHOOL CAMPAIGN: Children’s Harbor is accepting gift cards that will be used for teens to purchase their own backpacks, clothes, shoes and salon services including hair and nails; also looking for partners to underwrite a backto-school party, a field trip to the Rapids Waterpark in Riviera Beach and a party at the park for its Family Strengthening Team which receives no funding for its activities. The organization is always collecting arts and crafts supplies for life groups and therapists. Call 954-252-3072 or visit childrensharbor.org.

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COMMUNITY-BASED DOULA SUMMIT: The Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association (BMBFA) has received a $50,000 grant from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund to support the free virtual event Aug. 19-21 featuring four tracks; community voice, policy & advocacy, professional development and workforce development. Registration is free at blackmothersbreastfeeding.org/micommunitydoulasummit.

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BLACK GIRL MAGIC DIGITAL SUMMIT RETURNS: Boss Women Media and Capital One encouraging women to take ownership of their careers and financial futures, Aug. 21-22. Register at bosswomen.org/blackgirlmagic.

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CUBA CONNECTION / WHERE THERE IS POWER: 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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ARTSERVE “SUPERFICIAL IMPRESSIONS” EXHIBIT: 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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