The Great American Eclipse happens on Aug. 21 and we’ve put together a list of events and information to know about. Check back often as we frequently update. Is this a total eclipse or partial? Total, but we’ll see a partial in Miami-Dade County. What’s the big deal, anyway? This eclipse will be visible from coast-to-coast, […]
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Editor’s picks for the weekend in Miami
Can’t decide on what to do this weekend? We know we’ve got a ton of free and cheap things to do so here are our top picks, in no particular order. Click on each for more info (or click on the link at the end for a full list of our calendar items). Friday, Aug. […]
Bike tour through Coral Gables
Take a bicycle tour through The City Beautiful every 3rd Sunday of every month. Each tour offers a different theme and route and runs from 10 am-noon. Gables Bike Tours are presented by Coral Gables Museum and Bike Walk Coral Gables. Bike rentals and helmets (required for children under 16) are available at No Boundaries, […]
How to enroll in school in Miami
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Students head back to school next week (if they haven’t already). For most Miami-Dade families, going back to school every year has become a routine. We put together a guide for newcomers for our friends at CubeSmart about what you need to know to enroll in school for the first time in Miami-Dade, whether your […]
Orange Bowl kickoff tailgate party
Come grill and chill with the Orange Bowl as they kick off the 2017 college football season in Wynwood on Saturday, Aug. 26, from noon-3 pm. For one day only, guests at this event will have access to exclusive ticket deals for the Capital One Orange Bowl while enjoying FREE burger samples from South Florida’s […]
Free lecture on Brazilian popular music from Samba to Hip-Hop
Brazil, the largest country in Latin America, stands out from the rest of the continent through its heritage of the Portuguese language, and the importance of the African diaspora to its culture, and especially its music. Professor Tom Moore from the FIU Libraries Sound & Image Department will guide a whirlwind tour through the Brazilian […]
Get free solar eclipse glasses at libraries across U.S.
As if you haven’t heard, on Aug. 21, there will be a total solar eclipse. What’s a total solar eclipse? For just a few minutes, the moon will pass between Earth and the sun, completely blocking the sun’s light — bringing temporary darkness to the day. (Depending on where you live, the coverage will vary.) […]
Indoor activities during the Miami summer
It’s mid-summer in Miami and there’s no getting around it: It’s hot! We haven’t seen anyone frying eggs on the sidewalk yet, but most days we want to be inside during the heat of the day. That doesn’t mean we have to stay home and do nothing. Miami has plenty of interesting things to do […]
Free Apple Camp for kids
Lights! Camera! Fun! If your kid has a director’s eye, or is just brimming with creativity, you may want to sign him or her up for Apple Camp. These FREE three-day camps (most in mid-July to early August) are for kids ages 8 to 12. Each workshop runs about 90 minutes. Camps are offering in […]
Fast Lane Fridays
Love racing cars? Wish there was a place you could race — or watch races — without getting caught by the cops? Well, there is. This is Miami, after all, the home of many fast car movie scenes. Billing it as a safe alternative to dangerous and illegal street racing, the Homestead-Miami Speedway opens its track on […]
Caribbean Market Day
The Caribbean Market Day will be every 2nd Saturday of the month from 10am to 4pm in the Caribbean Marketplace in Little Haiti and will showcase original Afro-Caribbean fashion, cuisine, accessories, jewelry, shoes as well as homeware, natural beauty products, books, music, arts, culture and more. The first #caribbeanmarketday of 2017 opened on March 11. […]
