For artist and activist Roberto Lugo, the past is always present. He mines the history of ceramics to create artwork with contemporary urgency, turning luxurious porcelain forms—often used to mark major events or memorialize monarchies and political leaders—into agents of change and disruption. At The Wolfsonian, Lugo looks to the museum’s significant collection of 19th- […]

Rumba, conga, and Afro-Cuban jazz. Mambo, cha-cha-cha, and salsa. Cuba’s rich and diverse culture delighted American audiences in the 20th century. From tourist-packed Havana cabarets, to New York City dance halls, to the silver screen of Hollywood films, Afro-Cuban rhythms surged in popularity between the 1930s and ’60s, rewriting the history of American music and […]

To coincide with the 20th anniversary of Art Basel in Miami Beach and it presents the diverse works of a Fulbright scholar Yulia Lanina from Austin Texas, NYC artist Valery Yershov, resident of North Miami Daria Bagrintseva and resident of South Beach Olga Chemokhud-Doty at the South Tower Flamingo. The exhibit will be open to […]

Every Thursday this March a famous woman will stop by the library! Stop by and say hello, take pictures, ask questions, and learn how these amazing women made the world a better place. Ages 6 yrs.+

Classes will focus on children’s artistic and thematic interests to build skillset and confidence. Children will work closely with the teaching artists through small group instruction to build on their foundational art making skills while also getting exposed to new artists and art techniques in sculpture, collage, fiber arts, and more. All art materials are […]

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced chess player, match your skills and learn a few new tricks about this game of strategy. For more information, please contact the branch. Ages 19 yrs. + To request materials in accessible format, sign language interpreters, and/or any accommodation to participate in any Miami-Dade Public Library System sponsored […]

Miami Beach Toastmasters provides a comfortable, warm and nurturing environment to help you develop your public speaking and leadership skills. This is also a great way for accomplished, experienced speakers to hone their skills and perfect their art. For more information, please contact the branch. Ages 19 yrs.+ To request materials in accessible format, sign […]