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Join us for the third installment of the Books & Books at The Betsy Monthly Literary Series with a riveting afternoon of conversation with author All the Little Ways Laura Lekkos About the Books & Books at the Betsy Monthly Literary Series + Mini Residency The series marks the return of Books & Books’ beloved literary programming to Miami Beach, following the closure of its Lincoln Road location during the pandemic. It also champions a 20 year partnership between Betsy co-owner Jonathan Plutzik and bookstore entrepreneur Mitchell Kaplan, both pacesetting leaders of distinguished South Florida business concerns – with a profound commitment to the power of literature to build community. Events will take place on the last Sunday of every month at 4 p.m. in Bbar, The Betsy’s intimate underground art-filled venue. Each salon-style gathering will feature a visiting author - selected by Books&Books in partnership with major publishers -, and an audience Q&A. Signed copies of books will be available for purchase. Valet and street parking will be available. Doors Open at 3:30 PM About The Author Laura Lekkos is a screenwriter and author. Her credits include Amazon MGM’s Relationship Goals and she is the adapting writer of Rebecca Serle’s Expiration Dates starring Emma Roberts for Amazon MGM, Jennifer Probst’s The Marriage Bargain for 20th Century Studios and Maurene Goo’s Somewhere Only We Know for Netflix. She is especially passionate about writing female-focused stories and has worked with various studios including Amazon, Netflix, Sony, Universal, and Lionsgate. Laura’s debut novel, All the Little Ways, will hit shelves in June 2026. She is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and is repped by Gersh and Felker Toczek Suddleson McGinnis Ryan LLP. She lives in Los Angeles with her family. Ms. Lekkos is presented in partnership with Books&Books.

Join the Museum of Art and Design's Consulting Curator, Isabela Villaneuva in conversation with Khadijah Cypress for MOAD Talks. Khadijah Cypress is a tribal member from The Miccosukee Tribe. She is Bird Clan and the mother of two boys. She works at the school on the reservation as a cultural and crafting teacher. She runs a cultural center on a volunteer basis outside of the school. She has been sewing cultural attire since she was 14 years old. Since picking up a pair of scissors and sitting at an industrial sewing machine, she has accomplished several things including sewing for the tribe’s fashion show and hosted the tribe’s fashion show twice. Her work was presented in an exhibition at the Pérez Art Museum from 2021 to 2022. This conversation with Khadijah Cypress is presented in conjunction with the Museum of Art and Design’s exhibition Abstraction as Legacy. This exhibition features a work by painter Lloyd Kiva New who was also a fashion designer and was a co-founder of Institute of American Indian Arts. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is free and open to the public. Event attendees may park for free in the MDC garage at 500 NE Second Avenue, between NE Fifth and NE Sixth Streets. 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.

Join us for a FREE celebration of arts and wellness featuring live performances, immersive experiences, and hands-on workshops led by Miami artists and arts therapists. Explore how movement, music, visual art, writing, theater and culinary arts can heal, restore and inspire joy. Guests of all ages can explore, create and relax through immersive experiences including: - Yoga and active aging movement classes - Mindfulness and meditation activities - Community singing and drum circles - Spoken word and poetry workshops - Theater performances - Interactive art installations - Cooking demonstrations - Vendor village and giveaways, and more!

Arlo Wynwood’s ArLOL Comedy Night returns on Thursday, July 30, at Higher Ground, the hotel’s intimate courtyard and lounge. Hosted by Miami New Times’ 2024 “Best Comedian” Pauley, a local favorite with voice-over credits on Netflix, Hulu and South Park, the show brings together a rotating mix of standout talent from Miami and New York. The evening unfolds in a moody, laid-back setting with ambient lighting and cozy seating that keeps the focus on the stage. This month’s lineup includes: Drew Illa – A South Florida comedian who has toured with Ilana Glazer and opened for Big Jay Oakerson, Drew is known for his quick wit, sharp crowd work and unapologetic storytelling. Amber Joy Layne – Known as "The Dancing Comedian," Layne blends stand-up with physical comedy and has toured internationally, including as an opening act for Ilana Glazer. Thom Chamberlain – A fixture in South Florida's comedy scene, Chamberlain brings a dry, observational style that has made him a regular on comedy showcases throughout the region. Doors open at 8:30 p.m., with showtime from 9-10:30 p.m. Free RSVP via Eventbrite.

Celebrate Independence Day at the July 4th Celebration on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach. Presented by the Ocean Drive Association in partnership with the City of Miami Beach, the evening’s main event is a free concert by the Miami Beach Classical Music Festival at 8:30 PM, followed by fireworks at 9:00 PM at Lummus Park on Ocean Drive. The orchestra is positioned directly under the fireworks and performs the 1812 Overture along with themes representing the U.S. military branches during the fireworks display, then continues with musical repertoire until 10:30 PM. Bring chairs and blankets for the concert and fireworks. Make it a full weekend on Ocean Drive with daytime car events: the American Made Car Show (Saturday, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM) and Supercar Sunday (Sunday, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM). Concert (Miami Beach Classical Music Festival): Saturday, July 4, 8:30 PM–10:30 PM Fireworks: Saturday, July 4, 9:00 PM American Made Car Show: Saturday, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM Supercar Sunday: Sunday, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM Location: Lummus Park on Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL Cost: Free and open to the public

BOOKLEGGERS FOURTEENTH BIRTHDAY PARTY Miami, FL, 6/13/26 - Bookleggers turns fourteen years old with a “Wheel of Fourteen” birthday party! Bookleggers has been building community by spreading free books across Miami-Dade for fourteen years and counting. Every year, Bookleggers throws a wildly fun party to celebrate the people who give and take free books, volunteer, donate, and those discovering the organization for the first time. This year the main event is a live game show, Bookleggers-style, complete with our very own Pat, Vanna, giant wheel, and live house band. Your donation of $25+ enters you into the drawing to play the game and win prizes. Other Party Highlights: Free Books Complimentary Drinks Live music by Black Nimbus Bookmaking with Shared Print Facilities and Extra Virgin Press Performance Art by Marilyn Loddi The party, the books, the show, live music, and drinks are all free. But you can help Bookleggers raise funds to keep this free effort going. Help Bookleggers raise $20,000 before the party ends! Your donation of $25+ enters you to play the Wheel of Fourteen live game show! Be an event sponsor with a donation of $250 or $500. When you give $1,000 or more, you're officially a member of The Stacks. BIG thanks to our current Stacks Members & Party Sponsors! Saturday, June 13, 2026, 6pm-10pm Bakehouse Art Complex - 561 NW 32nd St, Miami FL 33127 Free admission Suggested $25 donation Bookleggers gives donated books to everyone through creative programs, mobile outreach, and Miami's first and only free bookstore. Our vision is to create an educated and compassionate Miami in which books are protected and freely exchanged by all. Bookleggers is located inside the Bakehouse Art Complex. The free bookstore is open Tuesday - Saturday, 12 - 5pm.

Mid-Day Wellness Practice Session includes guided journaling, meditation practices, breathwork, sound healing, and other modalities to help break up the "Monday Blues" and help participants learn a practice they can add to their self-care toolbox.

Are you interested in reading novels that feature galleries, libraries, archives or museums (G.L.A.M.s) within the story? Join the free G.L.A.M. Bookworms Book Club! We'll be discussing the novel THE GENIUS by Jesse Kellerman via Zoom on Wednesday, June 17 at 7pm (EDT). RSVP for Zoom link: info@wolfsonarchives.org THE GENIUS by Jesse Kellerman When struggling New York gallery owner Ethan Muller discovers a cache of extraordinary drawings created by a long-missing recluse, he decides to exhibit them—unwittingly unleashing a deadly mystery. As the artwork’s dark origins surface, Ethan is pulled into a tangled web of obsession, deception, and a cold-case murder.

Celebrate Pride in the heart of downtown Miami at the Adrienne Arsht Center’s ninth annual CommuniTea Dance, a FREE, high-energy experience that brings together South Florida’s LGBTQIA+ community and allies. Enjoy happy-hour bites and drinks, explore local vendors and connect with the community. Headliner Alyssa Edwards will lead an electrifying lineup of local talent. Enjoy drag performances by Lady Paraiso, Jellika Boom, Roxie Stones and LA the King, dancing by Anthony Velazquez and music by DJ Zac Mantha. FayWhat will host. Come as you are. Celebrate who you are. Don’t miss one of Miami’s most iconic Pride events.

Roller disco is back at the Bandshell! Tunes by DJ Miss Purple Shampoo and Angie Antonela, and your skate hosts All Skates Go To Heaven. All ages and skaters of all abilities are welcome, and non-skaters can enjoy the fun from the deck. Admission is free! Bring your own skates, or rent a pair onsite. Skate rentals are free for Miami Beach Residents with ID, or $10 for non-residents.