NATIONAL BLACK BUSINESS MONTH COMMUNITY MIXER: 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, 6 p.m., at the West Palm Beach Lake Pavilion, 101 S. Flagler Dr. 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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DANCEAFRICA MIAMI: A cultural rejuvenation celebrating the life and legacy of Mamady Keita, in person and virtual, Aug. 6-8, Little Haiti Cultural Complex, 212 NE 59th Ter., Miami. Visit eventbrite.com.

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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.

REGGAE SUMMER SPLASH: Miami Gardens Councilwoman Shannan “Lady” Ighodaro hosts the free inaugural celebration of Jamaica’s independence in the city of Miami Gardens, Saturday Aug. 7, 3 – 7 p.m. at the historic Bunche Park & Pool Recreational Complex, 15727 NW 22nd Ave. The event will feature live performances by Mykal Rose and Red Rat, plus colorful display of Jamaican arts and artifacts, culinary artistry and a taste of Jamaica. Visit Eventbrite.com.

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“JUST KICKING IT WITH THE FAM” BOWLING EVENT: FAMU 8701 coordinately invites the community to support their scholarship fundraising effort, Sunday, Aug. 8, 3 – 6 p.m. at Sparez Bowling Lanes, 5325 S. University Dr., Davie. Visit bit.ly/KickingItWithFAM or call 786-391-7206.

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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 at the center box office, or by calling 305-949-6722, or online at arshtcenter.org.

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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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