MUSIC AS RESISTANCE: Reviving Haiti’s Rebel Radio Station with Haitian American songstress Leyla McCalla, in the Florida premiere of “Breaking the Thermometer to Hide the Fever,” a new multidisciplinary work co-commissioned by Live Arts Miami, debuting on Friday, May 6, at the Miami Theater Center, 9806 NE 2nd Ave., Miami Shores, inspired by the legacy of Radio HaitiInter, Haiti’s first independent radio station to broadcast news in Haitian Creole – the voice of the people – until the assassination of the station’s founder, Jean Dominque. The piece, anchored in Leyla’s original compositions, explores themes of exile and returns the complexities of what it means to be Haitian and the role of the independent press in the movement for Haitian cultural identity, freedom and democracy. Visit liveartsmiami.org.

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NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK: Through May 7, the Florida Minority Business Development Agency Export Center and the Miami MBDA Business Center are honoring America’s small businesses and their contributions to local communities and the national economy. This year’s theme is “Building a Better America through Entrepreneurship,” an acknowledgment of the resiliency and tenacity of America’s entrepreneurs in contributing the our nation’s historic economic comeback. To connect with the expert business analysts and industry specialists at M. Gill & Associates or any of its MBDA Programs, contact 305576-7888 or visit mgillonline.com, mbdaexport.com or wmbi.biz.

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MOSAIC MAY, THE SHOWCASING PALM BEACHES: Fifth year of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County’s “Month of Shows, Art, Ideas and Culture” (MOSAIC) celebration of cultural organizations, unique monthlong May programming and special offers of which visitors and residents alike can take advantage – whether museums, theaters, science centers, botanical gardens or other arts adventures. Visit MOSAICPBC.com.

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ARTS GARAGE BRINGS BACK LIVE THEATRE: “Ferocious Love,” performance poet Mo Beasley’s “urban male’s coming of age story,” May 6, followed by “Naming True,” an “intimate tale of survival, redemption,” May 15, at 94 NE 2nd Ave. in Delray Beach. Tickets at 561-450-6357 or ArtsGarage.org.

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AFRIQUE EN CIRQUE AND MORE: The Adrienne Arsht Center Free Family Fest features the amazing acrobats and musicians from Cirque Kalabanté performing their authentic choreography to the frantic rhythms of djembes and other native instruments of Guinea, May 7 at 1:30 p.m., at the center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami. Also Coming soon: Broadway’s Jesus Christ Superstar, Summer Shorts 25th Anniversary, Blue Man Group and more. Visit arshtcenter.org/ or call 305-949-6722.

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CAESAR FOR MOTHER’S DAY: Miami-Dade County Commissioner Keon Hardemon is helping bring legendary gospel singer Pastor Shirley Caesar on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8, at 3 p.m. to the James L. Knight Center, 400 SE 2nd Ave., Miami. The concert will feature renowned artists such as The Clark Sisters, Charles Jenkins and Jekalyn Carr. Visit ticketmaster.com.

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THE GRANDMA THAT EATS EVERYTHING: Florida Studio Theatre presents a collection of plays inspired by the imaginations of children in sixth grade and below, open to the public on Saturday and Sunday mornings through May 8 as part of FST’s Children’s Theatre Series. Single tickets $10 on sale at FloridaStudioTheatre.org or by calling the box office at 941-366-9000.

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CULTURE & COCKTAILS: The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County prevents “Washington to Warhol,” a revealing conversation with photographer, writer, philanthropist and businesswoman Bonnie Lautenberg, and moderator Carol Rose, editor of The Palm Beach Daily News, Monday, May 9, 5 to 7 p.m., live in the rooftop ballroom of The Ben, 251 N. Narcissus Ave. in West Palm Beach. Call 561-472-3330 or visit palmbeachculture.com/cocktails.

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JUSTICE FOR KIDS TOWN HALL: HANDY (Helping Abused Neglected Disadvantaged Youth) & H.O.M.E.S. INC., and Justice for Kids host “Sounding the Alarm on Human Trafficking,” a Broward County Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, May 11, 5:45 – 7:15 p.m., 1717 N. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale; or via Zoom. Contact knelson@handyinc.org.

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PBSC TRADITIONAL COMMENCEMENT RETURNS: Palm Beach State College will hold two ceremonies at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center May 12 to celebrate its more than 2,000 expected spring graduates; at 10 a.m. for graduates of the Associate in Science, Bachelor of applied science and bachelor of science degree programs and the certificate programs; and 2 p.m. for associate in arts degree graduates. State Sens. Tina Polsky and Gayle Harrell will be the keynote speakers at the morning and afternoon ceremonies, respectively, for PBCC’s first traditional commencement ceremonies since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit palmbeachstate.edu/graduation.

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“THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL” AND MORE: May 20-26 The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts 701 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, with a score featuring more than 20 of her classic hits including “Love to Love You Baby,” “Bad Girls” and “Hot Stuff.” Preceded by more great shows such as “An Officer And A Gentleman” (May 3-8), “One Night Of Queen” (May 11) and “Flori-Duh” (May 14-15). Tickets at kravis.org.

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IS AMERICA BROKEN? Developing Dreams is hosting a shocking, laugh-outloud and hysterical theatrical musical production, Sunday May 15, 2 p.m., at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center, 3800 NW11th Pl., Lauderhill. Call 954-282-1014 or visit DevelopingDreamsFoundation.org.

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OPEN CASTING CALL: Cynthia Bell Productions is back on the road to live entertainment and actors and actresses, with comedic and dramatic monologues required for audition, May 17 and 19, Dunkin’ Donuts, 516 N. State Rd. 7, Hollywood. Must RSVP, Call 954-540-2368.

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BLUE NOTE JAZZ FESTIVAL: Tickets can be purchased now for a special Miami Beach Beach pop up in partnership with The Rhythm Foundation, taking place over the first two weekends in June at the North Beach Bandshell. Schedule: Friday, June 3 – George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic (8 p.m.); Saturday, June 4 – Buika (8 p.m.); Friday and Saturday, June 10-11 – Robert Glasper with special guests (8 p.m.). Visit bluenotejazzfestival.com.

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JUNETEENTH IN RIVIERA BEACH: Juneteenth of PBC, Inc. is inviting you to join the 2nd Annual Juneteenth Festival celebrating Black culture and history, Unity and Black Excellence, a free day of food, fun, music, community resources, shopping Black, games and activities for all ages, on Sunday, June 19, 3-10 p.m., at the Riviera Beach Marina Village Event Center, 190 E.13th St., Riviera Beach. Visit eventbrite.com/.

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