Events for May 1, 2018

Join Katie and Greg Curling for “The Butterfly Dinner” – a connection experience specifically designed for families living with genetic conditions. As a woman living with Turner Syndrome, Katie has used the power of words to share the story of her experience and create a bridge to understanding. Now, she and her husband would like to invite other [...]

To celebrate the launch of #ConnectMiami305, 305 Cafecito is hosting a meet-up and Little Havana walking tour on Monday, May 22nd at 2:30 p.m. The experience will start with some light bites at JLPR HQ and ice-breakers on 305 favorites. Guests will then get started on the walking tour of Little Havana! A group of Miami personalities will [...]

Thomas Armour Youth Ballet offers a no-cost after school outreach program that offers students homework help, reading classes, and dance classes. Community members are invited to come to TAYB’s Coconut Grove location (Frances Tucker Elementary School) to observe what students experience on a daily basis! Attendees will be able to view each of the 3 different classes (dance, reading, [...]

Join Branches Florida City for some family & food fun as part of Connect Miami! Guests will come together to cook a delicious dish and learn about healthy meals. With the support of Aramark, Branches is excited to offer this special cooking and health series on May 22nd at 6:30 PM. The event can only accommodate a [...]

City of Miami Commissioner Frank Carollo is hosting the Second Annual Goals NOT Funs Forum. This event will allow participants to delve into the consequences of gun violence and develop a better understanding of the effects of youth gun violence through the eyes and experiences of different individuals in the Miami community. The event will include [...]

Thomas Armour Youth Ballet offers a no-cost after school outreach program that offers students homework help, reading classes, and dance classes. Community members are invited to come to TAYB’s Miami Gardens location (Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex) to observe what students experience on a daily basis! Attendees will be able to view each of the 3 different classes (dance, [...]

In partnership with Florida International University, LEAP is hosting a community discussion called "The Changing Face of Incarceration: Women, Recovery, and Second Chances." This event will allow participants to explore and better understand the  the criminal justice system through first hand accounts from hidden neighbors. Join Mahlia Lindquist, Esq., Melba Pearson, Esq., Dale Quaint, Christie Sierra, Joe [...]

Join ComNetwork Miami for a Happy Hour to share lessons and insights on building more inclusive communications campaigns. ComNetwork will facilitate small group discussions with the hope that from these intimate conversations, we can all learn how to better-engage local residents we’ve never reached before. The event is free, but RSVP is required at the attached EventBrite [...]

Join the American Red Cross - Greater Miami and the Keys Chapter for a FREE Psychological First Aid course! This workshop will give participants the opportunity engage in conversation about how to build personal resilience, prepare for, respond to, and recover from stressful situations, emergencies, or disasters big and small. The course and conversation will be [...]

Catalyst Miami invites local business leaders, workers and community members to come together and mingle over breakfast in an effort to connect and get to know one another. As a local non-profit, Catalyst strives to recognize the assets that make Miami special, and use these dynamics to become a stronger, more effective community. There is no RSVP required, [...]

Thomas Armour Youth Ballet offers a no-cost after school outreach program that offers students homework help, reading classes, and dance classes. Community members are invited to come to TAYB’s Little Haiti location (Morningside K-8 Academy) to observe what students experience on a daily basis! Attendees will be able to view each of the 3 different classes (dance, reading, and [...]

All are welcome (especially parents of young children!) to come, learn and practice mindfulness techniques to help reduce stress and be more present. Miami Mindfulness Meetup offers a designated hour every week for Miamians to come together -- not to disconnect, but to connect -- in body, mind, and the shared human experience. Participants will [...]

The Anti-Defamation League will be hosting a "Meet n' Greet" for adults who are in contact with K-12 children. From parents and educators to mentors and religious organizations, all are welcome to learn more about ADL's free resource, "Read 4 Respect." Read 4 Respect offers age appropriate books, activities and curricula on how to discuss diversity, inclusion [...]

Join The AO Insight and Connect Miami at The Mighty for a fun-filled evening of board games with friends - both new and old. Bring your favorite board and get ready to face off against new connections! For more information, reach out to Adriana Oliva at theaoinsight@gmail.com.

Join Struggle for Miami's Affordable and Sustainable Housing (SMASH) for a community discussion on Miami's affordable housing crisis. Head to Hotel Gaythering in Miami Beach where you'll be able to play Super Smash Brothers while discussing the varied ways that the affordable housing crisis affects different groups of Miamians. From video game players and the LGBTQ community to residents of [...]

The Health Council of South Florida invites all those who are seeking help, advice, and information regarding health insurance options to attend an open house at their office on Thursday May 25th. The Health Council of South Florida has a team of Certified ACA Enrollment Navigators to assist with understanding options for health insurance, health [...]

On May 25th, Sant La Haitian Neighborhood Center will open its doors to all South Florida neighbors for a day of cultural exchange and discovery. "Promenade Atizay" will allow attendees to experience and connect with the food, music, art, and language of Haiti at Sant La! RSVP at the following link!  

Thomas Armour Youth Ballet offers a no-cost after school outreach program that offers students homework help, reading classes, and dance classes. Community members are invited to come to TAYB’s Homestead location (Robert Russa Moton Elementary School) to observe what students experience on a daily basis! Attendees will be able to view each of the 3 different classes (dance, reading, [...]

The Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA), in partnership with Venture Cafe and with the generous support of the Greater Miami Convention and Visitor's Bureau (GMCVB), will be presenting a photo exhibit of Agricultural Workers in Miami. This event will feature photographs by Celia Roberts and will include a presentation from the photographer herself from 7:00-8:30pm! Come to [...]

Come mix, mingle and connect at the Venture Cafe Miami Thursday Gathering! This specially themed iteration of Venture Cafe's signature Thursday Gathering will include a wide array of connection experiences that range from meditation sessions, stories about entrepreneur journeys, conversation in foreign languages, a dance class, creative design workshops, a Connect Four tournament, and more! The entire [...]

Get to know the history of Overtown, once known as "Colored Town," through short films and voice recordings presented by FACE Youth Interns. A program within Urgent Inc., FACE (Film, Arts & Culture, Coding, Entrepreneurship) begins young peoples' exposure to the world of work and career by sparking interest in the creative and technology industries through [...]

Connect with mentors from Urgent Inc.'s YES Camp at Venture Cafe on Thursday May 25th! YES Camp offers a unique safe space where girls are able to dream, explore, reflect and find their own voice to express the person they are becoming. These themes are explored through the arts, drama, dance, arts & crafts, yoga, [...]

Rainbow Caps, a non-profit dedicated to crocheting caps for kids undergoing chemotherapy, is joining forces with Venture Cafe to offer an exciting service opportunity during Connect Miami! Join Rainbow Caps founder, Mahima Aggarwal, to learn how to to crochet a small flower or a cap for a child in need. Yarn and hooks will be provided. [...]

Join DIG for a discussion with Matthew Dietz about e-Accessibility at Venture Cafe's Connect Miami-themed Thursday Gathering! As a result of this conversation, participants will understand what e-Accessibility is and how they can apply it to their businesses. Participants will learn about screen readers, how to alt tag pictures, how to make readable PDF’s, and how to [...]

Miami Girls Foundation, Creative G.L.U.E., and Miami Made invite you to connect Miami women across lines of differences with the goal of building a stronger Miami through empowering women. On May 25, 2017, "United Miami" will bring together top female leaders to celebrate the contributions Miami women make in shaping the future of our city. The [...]

Join Mindful Kids Miami and P.S. 305 in a session to explore the intersection between stress and schools, and how mindfulness can be a resource in this space. Participants will get a chance to form authentic connections with other attendees, learn about the topic of how stress impacts school communities, and practice mindfulness together. All are welcome [...]

They say the art of conversation is dead? Sounds Sweet Entertainment says…long live conversation! Get ready to enjoy a night where the entertainment for the evening lies in your ability to converse with your fellow human. No phones, no emojis…just people creating a conversation with a little help from us in the topic department. 21 and [...]

Join Nyah Fellows for an interactive discussion and shared insights on how to connect across cultural lines and differences based on their travel experiences abroad. Founded on the belief that “Travel Awakens Leaders” the Nyah Project develops diverse teen leaders through transformative experiences abroad. Learn about creating meaningful connections from Nyah Fellows’ first hand encounters with [...]

UNO, Monopoly, Cranium, Operation, Connect 4, Scrabble, Hungry Hungry Hippos, Risk. We all love games of one kind or another. BYOBoard Game Night will be centered around your favorite games at one of Miami's coolest venues – The Standard Spa, Miami Beach. Come enjoy some friendly competition, a delicious cocktail, and even better company. The [...]

Come support the culminating event for Special Olympics Young Athletes, a sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities, ages 2 to 7 years old. The culminating event provides an opportunity for family members and the community to celebrate the achievements of the young athletes. Volunteer your time helping with skills stations, awarding [...]

Come experience the treasures of Liberty Square on a MEYGA Experience Tour. This tour will take participants to four points of interest in the Liberty Square area, with the goal of inviting community members to see the gems of Liberty Square, meet the residents who are making a difference in the community, and in doing so, reset opinions of [...]

Midtown Miami Magazine (MMM) invites all to connect with the subcultures of the "New Miami" during an 8-day Arts & Music Festival in the Shops at Midtown Miami. Enjoy an interactive experience with the top Local Bands, DJs, Fashion Designers, Artists, Painters, Creatives and Artisans! Start your evening by walking around the circular park to see the [...]

Join the Arts and Business Council of Miami for an arts opening at the Futurama Gallery in Little Havana. Connect with artists and creatives, and get the "big picture" on Miami's vibrant arts community! Participants will also enjoy Viernes Culturales and be able to connect with the Hispanic community. Head to the Arts and Business [...]

In partnership with the Town of Miami Lakes, 305 Yoga Miami Lakes is excited to share outdoor yoga with all who are interested at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West! Starting with Connect Miami, and continuing every Saturday morning thereafter, 305 Yoga Miami Lakes is proud to offer FREE Yoga in the Park! The class is open to [...]

Join us for a CHAT Miami familiarization tour and experience the rich culture of Little Haiti and Historic Overtown on a three hour bus and walking tour! All are welcome to join in for an educational, fun afternoon that will immerse you Miami's Black culture and heritage. Tickets can be purchased at www.chatmiami.tours or email book@chatmiami.tour

World OutGames Miami, a significant 10-day global event merging three significant pillars of Sports, Culture and Human Rights, invites you to Jewels of Downtown Miami. The event will feature a leisurely stroll through the historic heart of Downtown Miami, led by acclaimed HistoryMiami Museum historian Dr. Paul George. Attendees will hear the history of the [...]

In this session of Art & Being: The Caregiver's Workshop, individuals who have served as caretakers/caregivers are invited to connect with one another at a special two-hour workshop on Saturday, May 27, 2017 from 11am-1pm in Peacock Park. Caregivers often experience chronic stress, depression, and even develop addictions due to the strenuous nature of taking [...]

Midtown Miami Magazine (MMM) invites all to connect with the subcultures of the "New Miami" during an 8-day Arts & Music Festival in the Shops at Midtown Miami. Enjoy an interactive experience with the top Local Bands, DJs, Fashion Designers, Artists, Painters, Creatives and Artisans! Start your afternoon by walking around the circular park to see the [...]

Join World OutGames Miami for Wynwood Arts District: Inside & Out. Attendees will venture to the Wynwood Arts District for an insightful tour led by Thom Wheeler-Castillo and City Tours, HistoryMiami Museum. The tour will include stories of how the textile warehouse and immigrant neighborhood, formerly known as “Little San Juan,” quickly became the world’s [...]

World OutGames Miami invites you connect with the history of significant "Icons from Biscayne Bay," including Stiltsville and Cape Florida Lighthouse. Guests will delight in a relaxing boat ride while discovering Miami’s most hidden gems. HistoryMiami Museum’s resident historian Dr. Paul George, will guide attendees through the Biscayne Bay towards Stiltsville, as all learn about how this [...]

Discover the contributions of farm workers and farmers to the lives of South Floridians! Participants will meet at the WeCount! offices in Homestead where they'll board a charter bus to an okra farm and a plant nursery. There, they'll experience a day in the life of South Florida's agricultural community members. The day will finish with light refreshments at [...]

Celebrate #ConnectMiami305 and take a #Selfie with Daniela Albrecht, Miss Carnaval Miami 2017, and her court! The Kiwanis Club of Little Havana is joining The Children’s Trust, The Miami Foundation, United Way and the Miami Herald in this Connect Miami initiative to increase understanding, empathy, kindness and connection in our city. Join in for an exciting [...]

Catalyst Miami invites people from outside of Opa-Locka to get to know the community through Step Up Miami Opa-Locka's "Presentations of Learning." For 12 weeks, the Step Up cohort has explored and researched how poverty is a systemic problem that affects Opa-Locka and neighboring communities. The presentation is interactive and guests will be encouraged to participate and [...]

Join AARP and Connect Miami for an innovative, intergenerational discussion on how to #DisruptAging in Miami! All are welcome to meet at Brio's at the Dolphin Mall for a discussion on how to defy stereotypes, take control of life, and push the boundaries of what it means to age in Miami. RSVP to flaarp@aarp.org!

People of all faiths are invited to an Open House at the Islamic Center of Greater Miami to learn more about the Islamic faith and culture. During Ramadan, Muslims fast starting at dawn and breaking at sunset. Join Muslims from Greater Miami to break fast on May 30th when the sun sets at 8:07.  Be sure to [...]

Join Touching Miami with Love for a one hour storytelling tour and learn more about Overtown and the work of TML! Attendees will learn about Overtown's history and community and the ways that Touching Miami with Love has been making an impact for over twenty years. The event will bring together a variety of people across Miami to join [...]

Drop some lyrics, spit a rhyme, spin a line, or add ink to paper with local Miami teens! Join Urgent Inc. for a special Youth Open Mic Night and pop up youth photography exhibition centered on community issues that are adversely impacting teens. Come to listen, share spoken art, and connect with some of Miami's [...]

Join the Miami DDA for a conversation about creating more green space in downtown Miami. Whether it’s strolling along the waterfront, playing fetch in a dog park, taking your little one to the playground, or riding your bike around town, tell the Miami DDA how you currently find your “green” in downtown Miami, and what you'd like [...]

For thousands of years humans have used music as a bridge for connection, expression and understanding. Join the New World Symphony and its partners for a celebration of music as the universal language that it is…because the family of humans that creates together, stays together. This hands-on musical creation workshop, led by Fellows of the [...]

Join United Way of Miami-Dade for a thought-provoking conversation led by Mr. Marlon Hill around David McCullough’s latest New York Times Bestselling book, The American Spirit: Who We Are and What We Stand For. In his book, McCullough, the most honored historian in the United States – winner of two Pulitzer Prizes, two National Book [...]

Accelerate South Dade, an initiative led by Commissioner Daniella Levine Cava, is bringing together a diverse group of 24 people from inside and outside of its incubator community to unlock the power of abundance inherent in human networks. Participants will engage in the Reciprocity Ring exercise created by Cheryl and Wayne Baker. The activity will enable participants to focus [...]

The Children's Bereavement Center is hosting an open conversation about grief at Wynwell on Wednesday May 31st. The event hopes to bring together a community of grievers and create the space for open conversations about feelings and mutual support on wellness. RSVP at the attached Facebook event link and reach out to Ansley Elfmont for [...]