Other Fun Stuff

Join us as we celebrate the launch of Iván Acosta's latest book, “Fuacatapám: La India Agripina.” The author will be joined by the book's editors, Lic. Luis Leonel León and Dr. Rolando Pérez, for an engaging conversation. A masterful blend of storytelling, magical realism, and biting political satire, the story of “Fuacatapám” follows La India Agripina and her companion Don Liborio—symbolizing the Cuban spirit—on a surreal journey through post-revolutionary Cuba. They encounter iconic historical figures like José Martí, Antonio Maceo, and Félix Varela, yet La India's sharp wit and irreverent humor flip expectations on their heads. With echoes of Lydia Cabrera’s Afro-Cuban magic and the choteo humor so intrinsic to Cuban culture, this whimsical yet poignant satire reflects on political repression and the complex legacy of revolution. Don’t miss this vibrant exploration of imagination and identity! This event will be presented in both English and Spanish languages.

Patton Oswalt has a brand-new hour of his signature apocalyptic, pop culture comedy. He’s older, way less wise and going through some stuff. Come see the hilarious train wreck. He’ll be dead in 30 or 40 years, so this might be your last chance to catch him.

The nation’s most exceptional young writers come to Miami for a special, one-night reading of their works.

Join us for a poetry reading with Nicole Cooley and Caroline Cabrera at The Betsy-South Beach Library. Hosted by SWWIM as part of an ongoing series. ABOUT NICOLE COOLEY: Nicole Cooley grew up in New Orleans and is the author of seven books of poems, most recently Of Marriage (Alice James Books 2018) and Girl after Girl after Girl (LSU Press 2017), as well as the forthcoming Mother Water Ash (LSU Press 2024). She has also published two chapbooks and a novel. She has received a National Endowment for the Arts Grant, a fellowship from The American Antiquarian Society and the Walt Whitman Award from the Academy of American Poets. Her poems have appeared most recently in Poetry, DIODE, and Scoundrel Time . She is working on a new collection of poems titled Trash . She teaches in the MFA Program in Creative Writing and Literary Translation at Queens College, The City University of New York. ABOUT CAROLINE CABRERA: Caroline Cabrera is the author of the lyric essay collection, (lack begins as a tiny rumble) from Tinderbox Editions, as well as three poetry collections, Saint X (winner of the Hudson Prize from Black Lawrence Press), The Bicycle Year, and Flood Bloom , and two chapbooks, The Coma of the Comet (winner of the Burnside Review chapbook contest) and Dear Sensitive Beard (Dancing Girl Press). She holds an MFA in Poetry from The University of Massachusetts. She serves as Artistic Director for O, Miami.

The 41st edition of the nation’s largest and finest literary gathering, Miami Book Fair at Miami Dade College, will take place November 17-24, at the college’s Wolfson Campus in downtown Miami. The famed Street Fair runs Friday, November 22, through Sunday, November 24, and will host close to 500 presenting authors, as well as 150 exhibitors from around the world.

Get ready for a groundbreaking collaboration between FilmGate Miami and the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science that delves into the convergence of science, technology, and art. Immerse yourself in awe-inspiring dome experiences in the Frost Planetarium, a fusion of cutting-edge tech and mind-blowing artistry that breaks down barriers, welcoming everyone to join in and learn.

Ta-Nehisi Coates returns to the Arsht Center to discuss his new book, The Message, in which he travels to Senegal, Palestine and South Carolina to map the distance between nationalist myths and historical and contemporary realities. Leonard Pitts, Jr., a nationally syndicated columnist and winner of the 2004 Pulitzer Prize for Commentary, will moderate the discussion. The book will be published October 1 by Penguin Random House. Coates is also the author of the essay collection We Were Eight Years in Power: An American Tragedy (which includes the groundbreaking 2014 essay “The Case for Reparations”), the memoir The Beautiful Struggle and a series of Black Panther graphic novels for Marvel.

This Free Family Festival includes Shichi-Go-San 7-5-3 Ceremony for kids, Japanese Music, Sushi making demonstration, Ikebana demonstration, Martial Arts demonstration and more. Food and drinks available for sale. WHAT: Free Japanese Cultural Festival WHEN: November 3, 2024 WHERE: Miami Japanese Garden, 1101 MacArthur Causeway, Watson Island, Miami Fl 33139 WEB: http://friendsofjapanesegarden.com INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/miami_japan_garden/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MiamiJapaneseGarden

Founder's Day Annual Celebration The First Five Officers to serve Black Miami - Overtown, Liberty City, and Coconut Grove were sworn in as Patrolmen in 1944, 80 years ago. We are celebrating with a 2-day event this year. Join us for a family reunion-style day full of food, music, games, and moments to share your stories and the history of Overtown—free self-guided museum tours.

Join us for a reading and conversation with award-winning poets Alexandra Lytton Regalado and Jordan Pérez. Following their reading, the poets will pose questions to one other, as well as field questions from moderator Laura Villareal, who will identify resonances and unifying themes across their work. There will also be a Q & A with the audience. This event is presented in special collaboration with Letras Latinas. Letras Latinas, the literary initiative at the Institute for Latino Studies (ILS), strives to enhance the visibility, appreciation and study of Latinx literature both on and off the campus of the University of Notre Dame. They put an emphasis on programs that support newer voices, foster a sense of community among writers, and place Latinx writers in community spaces. They will be celebrating its 20th anniversary throughout calendar year 2024. Presented in partnership with SWWIM. Part of an ongoing series of poetry readings on Miami Beach.