Other Fun Stuff

BOOKLEGGERS FOURTEENTH BIRTHDAY PARTY Miami, FL, 6/13/26 - Bookleggers turns fourteen years old with a “Wheel of Fourteen” birthday party! Bookleggers has been building community by spreading free books across Miami-Dade for fourteen years and counting. Every year, Bookleggers throws a wildly fun party to celebrate the people who give and take free books, volunteer, donate, and those discovering the organization for the first time. This year the main event is a live game show, Bookleggers-style, complete with our very own Pat, Vanna, giant wheel, and live house band. Your donation of $25+ enters you into the drawing to play the game and win prizes. Other Party Highlights: Free Books Complimentary Drinks Live music by Black Nimbus Bookmaking with Shared Print Facilities and Extra Virgin Press Performance Art by Marilyn Loddi The party, the books, the show, live music, and drinks are all free. But you can help Bookleggers raise funds to keep this free effort going. Help Bookleggers raise $20,000 before the party ends! Your donation of $25+ enters you to play the Wheel of Fourteen live game show! Be an event sponsor with a donation of $250 or $500. When you give $1,000 or more, you're officially a member of The Stacks. BIG thanks to our current Stacks Members & Party Sponsors! Saturday, June 13, 2026, 6pm-10pm Bakehouse Art Complex - 561 NW 32nd St, Miami FL 33127 Free admission Suggested $25 donation Bookleggers gives donated books to everyone through creative programs, mobile outreach, and Miami's first and only free bookstore. Our vision is to create an educated and compassionate Miami in which books are protected and freely exchanged by all. Bookleggers is located inside the Bakehouse Art Complex. The free bookstore is open Tuesday - Saturday, 12 - 5pm.

Are you interested in reading novels that feature galleries, libraries, archives or museums (G.L.A.M.s) within the story? Join the free G.L.A.M. Bookworms Book Club! We'll be discussing the novel THE GENIUS by Jesse Kellerman via Zoom on Wednesday, June 17 at 7pm (EDT). RSVP for Zoom link: info@wolfsonarchives.org THE GENIUS by Jesse Kellerman When struggling New York gallery owner Ethan Muller discovers a cache of extraordinary drawings created by a long-missing recluse, he decides to exhibit them—unwittingly unleashing a deadly mystery. As the artwork’s dark origins surface, Ethan is pulled into a tangled web of obsession, deception, and a cold-case murder.

Celebrate Pride in the heart of downtown Miami at the Adrienne Arsht Center’s ninth annual CommuniTea Dance, a FREE, high-energy experience that brings together South Florida’s LGBTQIA+ community and allies. Enjoy happy-hour bites and drinks, explore local vendors and connect with the community. Headliner Alyssa Edwards will lead an electrifying lineup of local talent. Enjoy drag performances by Lady Paraiso, Jellika Boom, Roxie Stones and LA the King, dancing by Anthony Velazquez and music by DJ Zac Mantha. FayWhat will host. Come as you are. Celebrate who you are. Don’t miss one of Miami’s most iconic Pride events.

Roller disco is back at the Bandshell! Tunes by DJ Miss Purple Shampoo and Angie Antonela, and your skate hosts All Skates Go To Heaven. All ages and skaters of all abilities are welcome, and non-skaters can enjoy the fun from the deck. Admission is free! Bring your own skates, or rent a pair onsite. Skate rentals are free for Miami Beach Residents with ID, or $10 for non-residents.

Join us for the official launch of “Hágase el verso: Poesía reunida de José Martí,” in honor of the life and work of José Martí—the “universal Cuban,” whose voice continues to shape the cultural and political imagination of Latin America and its diasporas. This edition brings together Martí’s essential poetic works, as well as some rarely seen photographs and documents, while offering readers a renewed encounter with his vision of justice, dignity, freedom, and human solidarity. More than a compilation of poems, this edition invites reflection on Martí not only as a writer, but also as an intellectual, exile, and nation-builder whose ideas remain profoundly relevant today. The panel will feature Sergio Andricaín, Uva de Aragón, and Douglas Gómez Barrueta, and will be moderated by Kelly Martínez-Grandal. The event will include a welcome by Amanda T. Moreno-Schroeder, Esperanza Bravo de Varona Chair and director of the Cuban Heritage Collection. A curated selection of materials from Martí’s treasures will be on display. Following the presentation, there will be a Q&A session with the audience. This event is co-sponsored by Books & Books, Miami Book Fair, and Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial.

Bring an idea. We’ll spec it, plan it, then use AI agents to build it. This is a course on the spec-driven development model, masked as a creative jam workshop. Students are encouraged to come in with ideas for apps or software projects they’d like to create using AI, and we’ll compile 2–3 of the best ideas into the session’s working syllabus (backup ideas provided if needed). Students should ideally come with an AI IDE installed on their machine (Claude Code, Cursor, Antigravity, etc.). If you don’t have one set up yet, we’ll help you get installed and ready. Over the duration of the workshop, we’ll craft execution plans for each idea using the spec-driven development model—and once the specs are solid, we’ll fire up AI agents to execute the plans and manifest the ideas into real creations. You’ll leave understanding why planning before execution matters when working with agents, plus practical techniques for prompting AI agents to increase the probability of successful output.

Machine Learning Monday: Cybersecurity 101, Staying Safe in a Digital World As our lives become increasingly digital, understanding how to protect ourselves online is no longer optional — it’s essential. This edition of Machine Learning Monday shifts focus to the fundamentals of cybersecurity, exploring how everyday users can navigate the digital world with greater awareness and confidence. Join us on Monday, May 18th for a special beginner-friendly session featuring Liz Mejia, educator, strategic partnerships and events specialist, and Key Opinion Leader in crypto, for an interactive workshop on digital safety, cyber awareness, and practical tools for protecting your online presence. Liz will guide attendees through the essentials of cybersecurity, from understanding how hackers think to recognizing common threats like phishing, social engineering, and online manipulation. Drawing from her background as a political scientist turned blockchain investor, educator, and community builder, she brings a real-world perspective to how digital systems impact our everyday lives. This hands-on session will also cover practical skills you can start using immediately, including creating strong passwords, using password managers, identifying suspicious links, securing your devices, and setting up two-factor authentication. Attendees will also gain a clearer understanding of data privacy, why security policies matter, and how to stay compliant both at home and in the workplace. This session reframes cybersecurity not as a technical barrier, but as an empowering tool that helps individuals take control of their digital lives with confidence and clarity.

Join Johnny Lamb Jr., a maintenance mechanic at the University of Miami who earned a Certificate of Apprenticeship in Horticulture and Landscape from the United States Department of Labor, for an insightful presentation on bonsai trees. Discover the art, history, and science behind bonsai tree cultivation, including species selection, pruning, wiring, soil, and watering essentials.

Ray Santamaria has worked as lead technician for Facilities and Operations at the University of Miami for over 10 years. He is also the proud owner of honeybee colonies certified by the Apiary Division of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Come share Ray's passion, discover the world of bees, and learn the basics of beekeeping.

Join Nyabi Benjamin and Elida Velado Salazar for an engaging, hands-on workshop that blends creativity, sustainability, and a touch of green inspiration. Open to University students, faculty, and staff, this session invites you to give an old book new life by transforming it into a sustainable planter. Learn the basics of crafting your planter, explore simple design techniques, and discover how to choose and care for the plant you’ll take home. All supplies are provided, and no crafting experience is required.