HistoryMiami Museum in collaboration with the Lynn and Louis Wolfson II Florida Moving Image Archives at Miami Dade College and Obsolete Media Miami present “MemoryLab,” a gallery-based “laboratory” for examining the captivating concept of memory. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. HistoryMiami Museum, 101 W Flagler St., Miami. Details: (305) 375-1492 or www.historymiami.org/.
HistoryMiami Museum hosts its jewelry making workshop, guests can work with bead worker Mannolie DiSantos and create their very own necklaces inspired by the Orisha religion. 2-4 p.m. HistoryMiami Museum, 101 W Flagler St., Miami. Details: (305) 375-1492 or www.historymiami.org/.
HistoryMiami Museum presents “Tropical Wildlife: Portraits of Miamian’s, 1991-1996,” which features photography by column contributor Brenda Ann Kenneally, archival materials related to the Tropic Magazine’s “Tropical Wildlife” column and reflections by other column contributors. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. HistoryMiami Museum, 101 W Flagler St., Miami. Details: (305) 375-1492 or www.historymiami.org/.
HistoryMiami Museum presents its annual Culturefest 305, which will feature local musicians, artists and craftsmen for a day of performances and demonstrations, craft activities for all ages and cuisine prepared by local restaurants. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. HistoryMiami Museum, 101 W Flagler St., Miami. Details: (305) 375-1492 or www.historymiami.org/.
HistoryMiami Museum hosts its hands-on-history day in honor of national space day. Guests can learn more about spacecrafts by listening to a “Roaring Rockets” story and create their very own rocket out of various materials. 2-3 p.m. HistoryMiami Museum, 101 W Flagler St., Miami. Details: (305) 375-1492 or www.historymiami.org/.
HistoryMiami Museum hosts its hands-on-history day in honor of national space day. Guests can learn more about space by listening to a “What’s Out There” story and create their very own solar system out of various materials. 2-3 p.m. HistoryMiami Museum, 101 W Flagler St., Miami. Details: (305) 375-1492 or www.historymiami.org/.
HistoryMiami Museum presents “Hurricane Andrew: 25 Years Later,” which will explore the topic through eyewitness, first-person storytelling, historical footage, documentary photography, artifacts and Hurricane Andrew-inspired art work, with the goal of connecting visitors to the emotion of the moment. 6 p.m. HistoryMiami Museum, 101 W Flagler St., Miami. Details: (305) 375-1492 or www.historymiami.org/.
HistoryMiami Museum hosts its hands-on-history day in recognition of Hurricane Season. Guests can learn more about clouds with “The Cloud Book” and create different types of clouds using arts and crafts materials. 2-3 p.m. HistoryMiami Museum, 101 W Flagler St., Miami. Details: (305) 375-1492 or www.historymiami.org/.
HistoryMiami Museum hosts its hands-on-history day in recognition of Hurricane Season. Guests can learn more about how hurricanes are formed, how they are named and classified and learn how to make a hurricane in a bottle. 2-3 p.m. HistoryMiami Museum, 101 W Flagler St., Miami. Details: (305) 375-1492 or www.historymiami.org/.
HistoryMiami Museum hosts its ikebana flower arranging class led by master artist Mieko Kubota. 1-2:30 p.m. HistoryMiami Museum, 101 W Flagler St., Miami. Details: (305) 375-1492 or www.historymiami.org/.
HistoryMiami Museum hosts its once upon a story family fun day with stories read by local storytellers, a tour of the museum’s permanent exhibition “Tropical Dreams: A People’s History of South Florida” and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. HistoryMiami Museum, 101 W Flagler St., Miami. Details: (305) 375-1492 or www.historymiami.org/.
HistoryMiami Museum hosts its le petite Haiti cultural walk through the colorful neighborhood of Little Haiti. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. HistoryMiami Museum, 101 W Flagler St., Miami. Details: (305) 375-1492 or www.historymiami.org/.
HistoryMiami Museum hosts its hands-on-history day focused on History of the United States. Guests can learn about the principles on which our country was founded with “The Story of America’s Birthday” and create a patriotic windsock. 2-3 p.m. HistoryMiami Museum, 101 W Flagler St., Miami. Details: (305) 375-1492 or www.historymiami.org/.
HistoryMiami Museum hosts its history mysteries family fun day with craft activities, storytelling and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. HistoryMiami Museum, 101 W Flagler St., Miami. Details: (305) 375-1492 or www.historymiami.org/.
HistoryMiami Museum hosts its Little Havana art and culture walk. 4-6 p.m. HistoryMiami Museum, 101 W Flagler St., Miami. Details: (305) 375-1492 or www.historymiami.org/.
Comic Cure in Collaboration with DWNTWN Miami Art Days presents a one-man show by Ultimate Miami Comedian and HistoryMiami Museum Tour Guide, Freddy Stebbins. 6-8 p.m. HistoryMiami Museum, 101 W Flagler St., Miami. Details: miamiaveryufunnyhistory.eventbrite.com.
Comic Cure presents its one man show “Miami: A Very Funny History,” performed by 2017 Ultimate Miami Comedian and Historian Freddy Stebbins. 6-8 p.m. HistoryMiami Museum, 101 W Flagler St., Miami. Details: comiccure.com/.
The Arts & Business Council of Miami hosts its breakfast with the arts and technology discussion. 8-10 a.m. HistoryMiami Museum, 101 W Flagler St., Miami. Details: https://www.artsbizmiami.org/event/breakfast-with-the-arts-technology.
HistoryMiami Museum hosts its hands-on-history day focused on South Florida Pirates. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. HistoryMiami Museum, 101 W Flagler St., Miami. Details: (305) 375-1492 or www.historymiami.org/.
The HistoryMiami Museum presents its “A People’s History of South Florida Program Series,” which takes a look at Miami’s history, from early settlers to its current evolution into a global city. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. HistoryMiami Museum, 101 W Flagler St., Miami. Details: http://www.historymiami.org.
The HistoryMiami Museum presents its “The Infinite Contributions of Katherine Johnson,” afternoon. Guests can learn about the young girl who loved to count, NASA’s research mathematician Katherine Johnson and create a geometric artwork using a compass. 2-3 p.m. HistoryMiami Museum, 101 W Flagler St., Miami. Details: http://www.historymiami.org.
HistoryMiami hosts its cooking with Liliane workshop. Guests can help her prepare some of Haiti’s most well-known dishes while listening to stories about the significance of specific ingredients and dishes to Haitian culture and history. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. HistoryMiami Museum, 101 W Flagler St., Miami. Details: (305) 375-1492 or http://www.historymiami.org/.
HistoryMiami Museum presents its Miami Street Photography Festival finalist photographs showcase. Time TBD. HistoryMiami Museum, 101 W Flagler St., Miami. Details: www.historymiami.org/.
HistoryMiami Museum presents “South Beach, 1974-1990: Photographs of a Jewish Community,” which explores South Beach the way it was during the 1970s and 1980s through photographs taken by Gay Block, Gary Monroe, Richard Nagler, David Scheinbaum and Andy Sweet. Noon-5 p.m. HistoryMiami Museum, 101 W Flagler St., Miami. Details: www.historymiami.org/.
HistoryMiami Museum hosts its “Family Fun Day: Street Culture,” featuring a guided tour of the museum’s newest exhibition “Avenues of Expression: Street Traditions in Miami,” painting with local street artists and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. HistoryMiami Museum, 101 W Flagler St., Miami. Details: www.historymiami.org/.
HistoryMiami Museum presents “Miami Rocks: The Miami Pop Festival, May 1968,” featuring rare photographs taken by Ken Davidoff, archival footage and artifacts that illuminate the story of Miami’s east coast rock festival. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. HistoryMiami Museum, 101 W Flagler St., Miami. Details: www.historymiami.org/.
HistoryMiami Museum hosts its dominoes, dance and drink evening with live music by Pavel Vitier and the Buenos Vicios Combo. 6-8 p.m. HistoryMiami Museum, 101 W Flagler St., Miami. Details: www.historymiami.org/.
HistoryMiami Museum hosts its Little Havana art and culture walk. 10 a.m.-Noon. HistoryMiami Museum, 101 W Flagler St., Miami. Details: (305) 375-1492 or www.historymiami.org/.
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center screens “Comic Cure: Miami: A Very Funny History.” Step back in time with HistoryMiami historian and comedian Freddy Stebbins. 8:30 p.m. 10950 SW 211th St., Cutler Bay. Details: http://smdcac.org/events/comic-cure-miami-very-funny-history.
HistoryMiami Museum hosts its annual presidential symposium with “Presidential Power and Immigration Policy: America’s Uncivil War – From Lincoln to Today.” 2-5 p.m. 101 W Flagler St., Miami. Details: https://bit.ly/2MaXIvK.
HistoryMiami Museum hosts its annual Miami International Map Fair. Explore exceptional antique maps, rare antiquarian books and intriguing atlases. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 101 W Flagler St., Miami. Details: https://bit.ly/2UcQeuL.
HistoryMiami Museum presents “Queer Miami: Exhibition Opening Night.” In recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall rebellion, “Queer Miami: A History of LGBTQ Communities” will chronicle Miami’s queer past, reflecting multiple forms and expressions of gender and sexual diversity. 6-9 p.m. 101 W Flagler St. Details: https://bit.ly/2NGqi8Y.
HistoryMiami Museum presents “Persian New Year Celebration.” Experience the holiday’s vibrant traditions through a display featuring a ceremonial table called a “haftseen,” created by the Iranian-American Foundation of Florida. 6-8 p.m. 101 W Flagler St. Details: https://bit.ly/2SVhQDH.
HistoryMiami Museum hosts “The 3rd Annual Flamingo Ball.” Enjoy a lavish stone crab buffet, live music and a special awards presentation. 6:30 p.m. 101 W Flagler St., Miami. Details: https://bit.ly/2TWvVpY.
HistoryMiami Museum hosts “Free Family Fun Day: Family Pride.” Experience the museum’s newest exhibition “Queer Miami: A History of LGBTQ Communities” and learn about the history of the LGBTQ+ communities in Miami. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 101 W Flagler St., Miami. Details: https://bit.ly/2ONQyPv.
HistoryMiami Museum hosts its 79th annual membership meeting. Enjoy a welcome reception and then hear from Dr. Paul George on the history of the Super Bowl in Miami. 6 p.m. 101 W Flagler St., Miami. Details: https://bit.ly/2uH2B7K.
HistoryMiami Museum hosts “Drumming Workshop: From Iran to the World.” Join the museum’s multicultural drum circle and play percussion instruments from around the world with Iranian master percussionist Reza Filsoofi. During this workshop, you’ll learn to play a variety of Iranian percussive rhythms. 3:30 p.m. 101 W Flagler St., Miami. Details: https://bit.ly/2KojheU.
HistoryMiami Museum hosts “Everglades Imprint.” Choreographer Dale Andree and filmmaker Claudio Marcotulli will lead a 30-minute workshop called “Capturing Nature’s Movement Through the Camera’s Eye” followed by a dance performance to the musical accompaniment of Samuel Tommie, a citizen of the Seminole Nation. 2 p.m. 101 W Flagler St., Miami. Details: http://bit.ly/2IJ9eie.
Arts4All Florida, Miami-Dade County Public Schools and HistoryMiami Museum presents “Taking Shape: An Exploration into Color and Pattern,” an art reception from talented student artists. 10 a.m. HistoryMiami Museum, 101 W Flagler St. Details: http://bit.ly/2vgQHSf.
HistoryMiami Museum hosts “Free Family Fun Day: Creative Crafts.” Discover your inner artists and learn about the power of creativity during story time with the book “Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood.” 10 a.m. 101 W Flagler St., Miami. Details: http://bit.ly/2WgLPsb.
HistoryMiami Museum hosts “Panel Discussion: Miami’s LGBTQ+ Past, Present and Future.” Explore pivotal moments in the history of the LGBTQ+ community in South Florida. The panel also gestures to some of the pressing issues affecting the community today. 6 p.m. 101 W Flagler St., Miami. Details: http://bit.ly/2H44EIN.
HistoryMiami Museum hosts “Curator’s Tour: Queer Miami: A History of LGBTQ Communities.” This tour takes you through the curatorial narrative and historical highlights of Miami’s queer history which is led by Dr. Julio Capó Jr., exhibition curator, associate professor of history at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and award-winning author of “Welcome to Fairyland: Queer Miami before 1940.” 6:30 p.m. 101 W Flagler St. Details: http://bit.ly/2wajUyH.
HistoryMiami Museum hosts “Miami’s Military History.” Museum members can start their July 4th patriotic celebration a few days early with a fascinating look at Miami’s rich military history with resident historian, Dr. Paul George. 2 p.m. 101 W Flagler St. Details: http://bit.ly/2WOVxlc.
HistoryMiami hosts “Free Family Fun Day: Happy Birthday Miami.” Learn about our city’s history on a guided tour of the exhibition “Tropical Dreams: A People’s History of South Florida.” 10 a.m. 101 W Flagler St., Miami. Details: http://bit.ly/2X3e6Cj.
HistoryMiami Museum presents “In Conversation with Walter Mercado.” Adored by millions of people around the world, Walter Mercado is a Puerto Rican astrologer, actor, dancer and writer, best known as a television personality. 3 p.m. 101 W Flagler St., Miami. Details: http://bit.ly/2Yag08K.
HistoryMiami Museum presents “Free Family Fun Day: Back to School!” Step into the shoes of a history detective with a scavenger hunt and take tours of the museum’s core exhibition “Tropical Dreams: A People’s History of South Florida.” 3 p.m. 101 W Flagler St., Miami. Details: http://bit.ly/2yqi0eo.
HistoryMiami Museum present “Welcome to Fairyland: Queer Miami Before 1940,” an exclusive reception and intimate conversation with Dr. Julio Capó Jr., curator of “Queer Miami: A History of LGBTQ Communities.” Mr. Capo Jr. will share the century long and multifaceted history of the gay community, featured in his book “Welcome to Fairyland: Queer Miami Before 1940,” which serves as the basis for the exhibition. 2-4 p.m. 101 W Flagler St. Details: http://bit.ly/2Kv0bSk.
HistoryMiami Museum presents “Culture Fest 305.” This festival brings together the city’s finest traditional artists for a day of performances and demonstrations, craft activities for all ages, and cuisine from favorite local restaurants. Noon. 101 W Flagler St. Details: http://bit.ly/2MRJv8Q.
HistoryMiami Museum presents “A People’s History of South Florida Program Series sponsored by the Marcia J. Kanner Memorial Fund: The Orange Bowl a Stadium Story with Dr. Paul George.” Reflect upon the history of the Orange Bowl with historian Dr. Paul George. Relive some of Miami’s greatest football moments, including the “1972 Perfect Season.” 6 p.m. 101 W Flagler St. Details: http://bit.ly/2pYwvW9.
HistoryMiami presents “Stiltsville & Key Biscayne Morning Cruise with Dr. George,” join the museum’s resident historian, Dr. Paul George, as he recounts the history of Biscayne Bay. 10 a.m. Island Queen Docks at Bayside Marketplace, 401 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Details: http://bit.ly/333bI1a.
HistoryMiami Museum presents “In Class with Dr. George: Defining Moments in South Florida History.” 1 p.m. 101 W Flagler St., Miami. Details: http://bit.ly/378PhL0.
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