Free and cheap events at MOCA in North Miami

The Museum of Contemporary Art in North Miami is the place to check out groundbreaking and thought-provoking exhibitions and catch live jazz acts on the last Friday of the month during the free Jazz at MOCA. However, it's also where to go for other free and cheap events.

There's something for everyone all month long including classes for kids and adults and other exhibition-themed special events.

Saturday, Aug. 1 - miniMakers
2-4 p.m., free
Workshop inspired by artist Carrington Ware's flag installation, families and kids will create wind-activated artworks using fabric, paper and lightweight materials. RSVP here.

Sunday, Aug. 2 - Sunday Stories
10:30-11:30 a.m., free
Kids and families will create colorful self portraits of their traditions using collage papers, fabric scraps and drawing materials. The program is inspired by the Ibtihaj Muhammad and S.K. Ali book "The Proudest Blue." RSVP here. 

Saturday, Aug. 8 - MOCA Makers with Jethro Gedeon
1-3 p.m., free, $10 for members; $15 for non-members (art pack included)
Local artist Jethro Gedeon leads a workshop that explores abstract painting where participants use gesture, color, texture and intuition to create work. RSVP here.

3-4:30 p.m. - The Silent Reading Party
An afternoon hosted by the event's founder Alyssa Exposito where you bring your own book or choose one from a curated selection provided by Books & Books and sit amongst the gallery setting to quietly reading in community. RSVP here.

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