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.

Sunday, July 5 - Sunday Stories
10:30-11:30 a.m., free
Kids will create a collaborative garden with flowers, seeds and leaves through drawing, collage and writing. The program is inspired by Kobi Yamada's book "Maybe: A Story About the Endless Potential in All of Us." RSVP here. 

Saturday, July 11 - MOCA Makers with Heaven Jones
1-3 p.m., free, $10 for members; $15 for non-members (art pack included)
Local artist Heaven Jones leads a workshop where participants will create lifelike sculptures, exploring the art of casting and adornment. RSVP here.

Sunday, July 19 - Book Discussion
1-3 p.m., free
A discussion of author Jaquira Diaz's debut novel "This is the Only Kingdom," a story about a mother daughter from a working-class barrio in Puerto Rico exploring poverty, survival after tragedy and systemic oppression.  RSVP here.

Friday, July 31
8 p.m. Jazz at MOCA, free
Concert by Cuban-born singer and flutist Magela Herrera performing Afro-Cuban music that blends Latin and European jazz and improv. RSVP here.

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