Free Haitian Heritage Month events in North Miami and Little Haiti

Available May 16 only: Free tickets to May 17 Miami Marlins baseball game vs. Washington Nationals at LoanDepot at 6:40 p.m. Get to the North Miami Library, 835 NE 132 St. before 7:30 p.m. to claim your free ticket courtesy of the Haitian American Chamber of Commerce. First come first serve basis.

Explore Haitian Heritage Month events throughout the City of North Miami including an exhibition and mini expo, Haitian Flag Day celebration, Konpas Classes and storytime for kids. Read on to find info on the events throughout May.

Exhibition at Scott Galvin Community Center

On view through May 31, the complimentary exhibition and mini expo entitled “Haiti: Imperishable. Ayiti: Pap Peri” showcasing contemporary art pieces made from recycled materials. 1600 NE 126 St.

Events at the North Miami Public Library

Haitian Heritage Month Guest Storytime
Wednesdays, May 10, 17, 24, 31, 2023
3-4 p.m.
835 NE 132 St.
Storytime hosted by a special guest every Wednesday during the commemorative month. Guest readers will read a children’s book written by a Haitian author or a story relating to Haitian heritage and culture.
For more information please visit North Miami Public Library.

Kompa Classes
Wednesday, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2023
6:30-7:45 p.m.
835 NE 132 St.
Learn Haitian Kompa, the modern meringue dance of Haiti, every Wednesday during the month of May at the North Miami Public Library.
For more information please visit North Miami Public Library.

Events at MOCA and MOCA Plaza

Lonnie Holley and Cultural Consortium Opening Reception
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
6-9 p.m., 770 NE 125 St.
Welcome Haitian Heritage Month with cultured food, drinks, and amazing conversations.

Haitian Flag Day Celebration
Thursday, May 18, 2023
4-11 p.m., 770 NE 125 St.
Enjoy live music, good food, and amazing Haitian vendors in celebration of Haitian Flag Day.

Jazz at MOCA
Friday, May 26, 2023
7-9 p.m., 770 NE 125 St.
Enjoy an unforgettable evening of JAZZ at MOCA, featuring The CieL Experience and bandleader Claudens Louis, North Miami’s very own Haitian-American saxophonist.
For more information please visit mocanomi.org.

In Little Haiti…

The monthly Sounds of Little Haiti on Friday, May 19