"SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE EXHIBITION": Step into Victoria London and test your powers of observation as you work alongside the world’s most famous detective, through Sept. at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, 1101 Biscayne Blvd. Miami’s leading museum dedicated to sharing the power of science, wonder and investigation and fueling innovation for the future also has a variety of daily planetarium shows, such as “Living Worlds,” “Worlds Beyond Earth” and more. Visit frostscience.org or call 305-434-960.
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KRAVIS ON BROADWAY: Subscriptions start at $299 for the phenomenal lineup of seven shows on sale to the public at the not-for-profit Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, including Tony Award winners “Ain’t Too Proud – the Life and Times of the Temptations,” and “Hadestown,” where a song can change your fate, as well as center premieres of the smash hits “Disney’s Aladdin” and “Wicked.” Visit kravis.org/broadway.
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SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE: All BrightStar Credit Union locations in Broward County will serve as drop-off locations for donations to support the annual Broward Education Foundation effort through the beginning of the school year. Visit BEFdrive.com or call 954-486-2728. For BrightStar branch locations and operating hours visit bscu.org/locations.
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ISLAND CITY STAGE PRESENTS “ONE IN TWO”: Three actors sit in an ethereal waiting room. Each performance, the audience chooses which must portray the lead character of a Black man diagnosed with HIV in this unflinching portrait of being Black and gay in America today, Aug. 4 – Sept. 4, the last production of the award-winning theater company’s 10th Anniversary South Florida season, at 2304 N. Dixie Highway in Wilton Manors. Tickets $35 at islandcitystage.org or call 954-928-9800.
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WOMEN’S SUMMER LUNCHEON: The nonprofit Lemon City Cemetery Community Corporation is “Celebrating and Honoring Prominent Women With a Summer Flair” on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation, 1835 NW 54th St., Miami, featuring Agnes Rolle Morton, the Rev. Dr. Carol Nash-Lester, and Marilyn Dean Randall. Tickets $25, table of six $150, email lemoncitycommunity@gmail.com or call 305-923-2533 or 305-635-8767.
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MINING YOUR BUSINESS: Learn how to grow your business, access government contracts, and other resources, Sat, August 6, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Faith Center Ministries, 5555 NW 95th Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Visit Eventbrite.com.
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“EATS & BEATS FOOD TRUCK PARTY”: The Homestead CRA presents on Saturday, Aug. 6, 5 – 10 p.m. at Old City Hall, 790 N. Homestead Blvd. in Homestead. This event will feature a variety of food trucks and musical performances. Visit Eventbrite.com.
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MARVIN DIXON 50 SHADES OF COMEDY: Dixon brings his signature style to Stage 954 alongside friends Big Talle, Donte Ray and Shaun Jones on Saturday, Aug. 6 at 8 p.m. Attendees must be 21-plus. Tickets $25-$30, VIP table $60 per person. The Casino @ Dania Beach, 301 E. Dania Beach Blvd., Dania Beach, continues to salute South Florida teachers all summer long through Sept. 21 as educators can
enjoy a 15% discount for every performance in the Summer Concert Series using the promotional code TEACH15OFF.
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CITYPLACE DORAL BACK-TO-SCHOOL EVENT: Celebrating Kiddos Magazine’s 9th anniversary, families will enjoy a fun-filled day of activities and entertainment at the Fountain Plaza, including arts and crafts, face painting, science and art projects, a reading corner, performances, character meet and greet, food, goodie bags, music, raffles, a hula hoop contest, a toddler zone and more, Saturday, Aug. 6, noon – 5 p.m. at 8300 NW 36th St., Doral. Children will receive free school supplies and backpacks provided by exhibitors and community partners. Parents will have the opportunity to learn about useful resources to get their children ready for the 2022-23 school year.
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PUMPS, PEARLS AND POLITICS: A virtual voter-empowerment panel discussion on social justice and the power of the women’s vote, Sunday, Aug. 7, 2 p.m. via Zoom at us02web.zoom.us. Hosted by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Gamma Zeta Omega Chapter, with moderator Vincent Evans, executive director of Congressional
Black Caucus. Visit gammazetaomega.org.
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125TH STREET IN 1960s NEW YORK CITY: Go back in time as the Miami Book Fair and Books & Books present a live, virtual conversation between Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winning author Colson Whitehead and Adam Serwer, 2019 National Association of Black Journalists Salute to Excellence Award for magazine commentary, on Monday, Aug. 8, 8 p.m., to celebrate the paperback launch of his New York Times bestseller “Harlem Shuffle.” Visit bit.ly/3op12XU.
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MDEAT’S KNOW YOUR PRICE: Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust (MDEAT) is hosting a valuing black lives and property in Miami symposium featuring noted scholar Dr. Andre M. Perry, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, Thursday, Aug. 11, 6 p.m. at Ampersand Studios, 31 N.E. 17th St. in Downtown Miami. The program includes a fireside chat and policy discussion. Registration and additional information at bit.ly/MDEATEvents
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MINDSET MATTERS MENTORING: The Center for Black Innovation program provides the opportunity for adults seeking a meaningful volunteer experience to share their wisdom with youth interested in learning to use success principles to not only navigate teen hood, but also to make adulthood less daunting. Interested adults over 25 can contact Michelle Hollinger at Michelle@cfbi.org. To register, visit cfbi.org.
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MARCUS GARVEY AND JAMAICA INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION: In commemoration of Jamaica’s 60th anniversary of Independence, an unveiling of a tree marker and a concert at The Underline Brickell Backyard honoring the Rt. Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey, from 6 – 9:30 p.m. at The Underline Brickell Backyard Sound Stage Plaza sponsored by Florida Power & Light (SW 8th Street and SW 1st Avenue, Miami). The free public ceremony will also include invitations to donate back-toschool supplies and materials to be delivered to underserved students to begin the Fall 2022 school year. Enjoy live performances from legendary Ska and Reggae artists. Visit Eventbrite.com.
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2022 IMAGEMAKERS EXHIBIT: The Lighthouse ArtCenter is showcasing photog-
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