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ART
Jamaican art
PanAmerican ArtProjects hosts an opening reception for an exhibition featuring contemporary Jamaican art by local and Jamaican artists such as David Boxer, Milton George and Paul Stoppi. Mr. Boxer and Mr. Stoppi are scheduled to attend. Saturday. 6-9 p.m. at 2450 NW Second Ave., Miami. The exhibition runs through June 16. Free.
Details: (305) 573-2400 or www.panamericanart.com.
Barbershop photos
Miami Beach Regional Library presents a photography exhibition on black barbershops in 1980s Miami by photojournalist Noelle Theard. Various times at 227 22nd St., Miami Beach. The ongoing exhibition ends this Saturday.
Details: (305) 535-4219 or www.mdpls.org.
BOOKS
Religious phenomenon
Author Buzz Poole will discuss "Madonna of the Toast," a book that tells the story of unusual appearances of religious icons. 6:30 p.m. at Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables.
Details: (305) 442-4408.
DANCE
Dance debut
Carnival Center for the Performing Arts presents "Called 2 Dance/Chapter IV" by The McIntyre Institute. The local dance company will premiere its performance at the Carnival Center for the Performing Arts. Saturday. 7 p.m. at 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. $35.
Details: (305) 949-6722 or www.carnivalcenter.org.
FILMS
Global warming
North Miami Public Library presents "An Inconvenient Truth," a documentary about global warming featuring former vice president Al Gore. Tonight (5/24). 6:30 p.m. at 835 NE 132nd St., North Miami. Free.
Details: (305) 891-5535.
MUSIC
Brazilian jazz
Museum of Contemporary Art presents a Brazilian jazz concert with singer Rose Max and guitarist Ramatis. The couple will perform popular and romantic samba music. Friday. 8 p.m. at 770 NE 125th St., North Miami. Free.
Details: (305) 893-6211 or www.mocanomi.org.
SPECIAL EVENT
Tuskegee Airman
Miami Gardens hosts its third annual Memorial Day breakfast with retired Lt. Col. Eldridge Williams, one of the first black fighter pilots in World War II as a member of the Tuskegee Airmen. The city also will host a memorial service for local soldiers. Monday. 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. at Florida Memorial University, Albert E. & Sadie B. Smith Conference Center Dining Hall, 15800 NW 42nd Ave., Miami Gardens. Free.
Details: (305) 622-8000 or www.miamigardens-fl.gov.
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