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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17TH ANNUAL CHILDREN’S BOOKFEST: Enjoy a day of free fun for the whole family at official kickoff for Broward County Library’s 2022 Summer Learning Program on Saturday, June 4 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Boulevard, Plantation. Registration is requested at broward.libnet.info/event/6241155. Call 954-765-1560.

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HAROLD FIELDS COMING TO THE TABLE: On Sunday, June 5, 3 – 5 p.m., the civil rights activist, son of a survivor of the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, current Denver Black Reparations Council chairperson and manager of Vincent Harding’s library, will discuss “Healing The Soul Of Racism.” Fields will explore racism and other “-isms” that are spawned by values humanity has held for thousands of years, look beyond the symptoms for root causes, and consider strategies for changing the external power systems that have locked humanity into old patterns of interaction. Call 404-931-8274.

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“WE THE PEOPLE”: Join the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, 6161 NW 22nd Ave., Miami, for a multimedia, biographical art exhibit and memorial honoring prolific Miami muralist, Oscar Thomas, on the 25th anniversary of his passing, featuring Thomas’ original artwork spanning three decades, a photography collection of his murals in South Florida history, never before seen videos, and a tribute showcase, curated by Addonis Parker, highlighting local and international artists inspired by Thomas’ legacy, through June 5.

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"GRANDMOTHER OF JUNETEENTH": Retired educator, counselor and activist Opal Lee was instrumental in Juneteenth becoming an official holiday and was in attendance at the presidential signing. She will present live online at "Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom," 1 – 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, as the Broward County Library celebrates with a host of programs at participating branches that include special guests, performances, dance parties, storytelling, trivia, quilting, crafting, poster making and the legendary Blues & Sweet Potato Pie Festival now in its 21st year. All programs are free and open to the public. Preregistration is requested. For a full list visit broward.libnet.info/events or call 954-357-7435.

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SUNRISE ANCESTRAL REMEMBRANCE: 30th year of the Annual Middle Passage Ceremony, Sunday, June 12 at Historic Virginia Key Beach Museum Park, 4020 Virginia Beach Dr. (off Rickenbacker Causeway), Miami. Admission free, gates open at 5:30 a.m. Call 786-260-1246 or 305-904-7620.

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REGISTER A YOUNG ARTIST: The Summer Arts Conservatory (SAC), June 13 – Aug, 12, provides children ages 5-16 an engaging and fun experience in the visual and performing arts at the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, 6161 NW 22nd Ave., Miami. Students have a chance to shine at the art exhibition, fashion show, dance, theatrical and musical performance recitals at the end of summer. Visit ahcacmiami.org/academies/summer-arts-conservatory.

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JUNETEENTH AT MELLO FEST: Featuring hip hop star Talib Kweli, applauding Black culture with a newfound freedom of expression by uncovering historical events through music, poetry and spoken word. Tickets $40 – $60 with $100 VIP tickets available at casinodaniabeach.com/entertainment-3/.

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JUNETEENTH IN MUSLIM MIAMI: The community will unveil a documentary and museum highlighting the contributions of local pioneers, Sunday, June 19, 11 a.m. at the historic Masjid al-Ansar, 5245 NW 7th Ave. The yearlong project will be one you don’t want to miss. Visit go.fiu.edu/ansar.

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JUNETEENTH IN RIVIERA BEACH: Juneteenth of PBC, Inc. is inviting the public 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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