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The Hive Hangout X Dream Defenders Presented by The Hive Miami

The Hive Hangout X Dream Defenders is a monthly creative event for teens. Youth ages 12-18 are welcome to come and explore different creative outlets with access to creative equipment, supplies, and programming. This teen-focused environment will encourage them to create, connect, and collab. Their work during the time will be encouraged to focus on themes related to the Youth Peace Summit, where youth will showcase their work.

Black Family Wellness Expo Presented by The Links Incorporated

Some of the activities the FREE event will include:  Family Fitness Classes for Adults and Children  FREE Dental Screenings with Colgate (RSVP Required)  Mental Health Checks & Resources  Hands-on Cooking Demos w/ Eat Well Exchange  Family Estate Planning  FREE Medical Exams  Neo Soul Yoga w/ Black Yogis of South Florida  Live DJ, Kids Petting Zoo and so much more!

The Peking Acrobats Presented by Adrienne Arsht Center

The Peking Acrobats mesmerize audiences the world over with their feats of agility, strength and precision. Their daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs, trick cycling, juggling, tumbling and nimble gymnastics keep crowds smiling, laughing and holding their breath. Their show transports timeless tradition to the 21st century through colorful ancient artistry, pushing the limits of human ability and defying gravity with amazing displays of contortion, flexibility and control. The Peking Acrobats create an experience that leaves spectators in awe.

Kislak Talks Dr. Miguel Valerio Presented by Museum of Art and Design (MOAD) at MDC

Join the Museum of Art and Design (MOAD) at MDC and the Kislak Center at the University of Miami for Kislak Talks with Dr. Miguel Valerio. The evening will begin with a welcome reception followed by a presentation by Dr. Miguel Valerio, renowned author and scholar of the African diaspora in the Iberian World. Dr Valerio will talk about his latest research focused on Black lay Catholic brotherhoods or confraternities and Afro-creole festival practices in colonial Latin America. He will also discuss his multi-award-winning and highly acclaimed book, Sovereign Joy: Afro-Mexican Kings and Queens, 1539-1640. Refreshments will be served. Visitors may pay to park using PayByPhone or a Pay Station to register their vehicles' license plates with the University of Miami's parking system.All parking lots and garages (except service and restricted spaces) are available for parking.A parking session is valid in any color zone and the vehicle can be moved between parking lots and garages without having to initiate a new parking session. See the visitor’s parking map for more information. The Museum of Art and Design (MOAD) at MDC may document the event, including its attendees. By entering the area, and/or participating in the event, you consent to the recording and its use in any form.MOAD's programs are made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. They are sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts, and with generous support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The Miami Herald is a media sponsor of MOAD's programming. Image: Artists in Conversation event hosted by AIRIE and MOAD. March 6, 2024.

One Book One U Keynote Event with author Daisy Hernández Presented by University of Miami Libraries

Join us to hear Daisy Hernández discuss her book, “The Kissing Bug: A True Story of a Family, an Insect, and a Nation's Neglect of a Deadly Disease,” the 2024-2025 One Book, One U selection for the University of Miami. Named by Time magazine as a top 10 best nonfiction book of 2021, and selected as a Finalist for the New American Voices Award and for the National Book Foundation’s Science + Literature program, “The Kissing Bug” was inspired by Hernández’s own family story. Growing up in a New Jersey factory town in the 1980s, Hernández believed that her aunt had become deathly ill from eating an apple. No one in her family, in either the United States or Colombia, spoke of infectious diseases. Even into her thirties, she only knew that her aunt had died of Chagas, a rare and devastating illness that affects the heart and digestive system. But as Hernández dug deeper, she discovered that Chagas—or the kissing bug disease—is more prevalent in the United States than the Zika virus. Through unsparing, gripping, and humane portraits, Hernández chronicles a story vast in scope and urgent in its implications, exposing how poverty, racism, and public policies have conspired to keep this disease hidden. A riveting and nuanced investigation into racial politics and for-profit healthcare in the United States, “The Kissing Bug” reveals the intimate history of a marginalized disease and connects us to the lives at the center of it all. A question and answer session will follow the presentation, and the author will be available to sign the book at the conclusion of the event.

Code/Art Fest 2025

Code/Art Fest is an annual gathering to celebrate the achievements of young female coders and to increase awareness of opportunities in computing fields. This one-of-a-kind conference is for students, parents, educators, technologists, artists, and anyone interested in the intersection of tech & art.

Miami Beach Pride Family Picnic

Miami Beach Pride invites you to our FREE Family Picnic with fun for the whole family, including your fur babies! Come enjoy multiple bounce houses, outdoor games, fun activities, face-painting and craft activities for all the family to enjoy. The Humane Society of Miami will be doing puppy adoptions from 11am - 2 pm. We will be providing 100 free kids meals (first come, first serve) and free water for everyone. Additional food and beverages will be available for sale at our Food Trucks. SCHEDULE 10 am - 4 pm - Free Face Painting, Bounce Houses and outdoor games 11 am – 12 pm – Build and Play with Bricks 4Kidz – Ideal for kids of all abilities wanting to explore architecture, engineering and technology concepts using LEGO® bricks, Bricks 4Kidz will build on the universal popularity of LEGO® bricks to deliver high-quality educational play, that will develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills around a hands-on model build in sixty minutes! LEGO® bricks will be supplied. Age 5+ | limited capacity on a first come first seated basis 11 am – 2 pm – The Humane Society of Greater Miami present Adoption & Meet and Greet. Looking for a fur companion? Fully vetted and up to date on all medical needs/shots, meet some dogs seeking a furever home. 12 pm - 2 pm – Join us for precious photo moments with Pride’s costumed character: "Bluey" 12:15 pm – 1:30 pm – Wish Boards - Led by talented local multi-media artist, Dinorah de Jesús Rodriguez Participants children and adults aged 10+ years are encouraged to discover the creative, expressive art of collage to make a “wish board” or “vision board”. Students will experiment with composition and balance incorporating texture, color, shape and pattern utilizing a wide range of found materials (images, text, stickers, decals, and more). Each participant will leave the workshop with their own unique Wish Board. 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Miami Beach Pride is delighted to partner for the first time with The Miami Children’s Museum to offer two drop-in workshops that will run simultaneously. - Thumbprint Portraits - inspired by the unique thumbprint artwork of Cheryl Sorg. The shapes and patterns found in a thumbprint are unique to each individual and do not change over time. Children and families under 10-years of age will be introduced to a variety of textures, including yarn, paper, markers, and text to create their own unique thumbprint to represent their emotions, identity, and inner SELF! - Friendship Bracelets - utilizing elastic strings and a variety of beads, children/teens will be encouraged to design and create their own Friendship Bracelet using unique patterns and/or words of affirmation to express who they are. When it’s complete, you can wear your Friendship Bracelet as a reminder to be proud of who you are or give it to a friend to help empower them. For children/teens and their families aged 10+ years

Picnic de Libros Presented by Koubek Center at Miami Dade College

Enjoy the next Family Picnic de Libros Presented by Koubek Center and Miami Book Fair. Picnic de Libros is a multidisciplinary, bilingual, and free event that aims to bring children closer to literature and the arts through stories, poems, crafts, tongue twisters, riddles, music, and more. There will also be picnic baskets full of books to read and enjoy. The next Picnic will feature: • Puppet craft workshop led by actress Danly Arango. • Storytelling by actor Saul Mendoza. • Flamenco class with Irene “La chiqui” Lozano • Creative Stage Productions and its funny characters

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