February 2017 community events calendar

Welcome to your community calendar. It's your one-stop shop to finding out about events taking place around your community. We have everything to help you make the most of your free time, from festivals and fundraisers to music and museums.

Events are listed on a monthly basis. Most are free or low cost to the public.

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Every Thursday in 2017

Thursday Night Food Truck Round-Up

Rickenbacker Causeway - Across MAST Academy & Miami Marine Stadium

Key Biscayne, FL

Time: 5:00 p.m. ā€“ 10:00 p.m.

Starting Thursday, January 5, the Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces department and Rickenbacker Causeway Park Operations will premiere the new ā€œThursday Night Food Truck Round-Up.ā€Ā  Guests will enjoy a wide variety of culinary treats served up by popular gourmet food truck vendors, along with picturesque views of Biscayne Bay.

Note: The event will be held every Thursday (weather permitting), with the exception of these block out dates: Ā Feb. 16 (Progressive Miami International Boat Show and Strictly Sail) and March 23 & 30 (Miami Open Tennis Tournament).

Cost: Varies per food truck vendor Ā 

For more information, contact Moty Mordechay Goldman at info@motysgrill.com or 786-287-6688.

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Every Friday in 2017

Friday Farmer's Market at Haulover Beach Park

Bill Bird Marina

10800 Collins Avenue

Miami, FL

Time: 2:00 p.m. ā€“ 7:00 p.m.

Starting Friday, January 6, Ā visitors can enjoy the fun of healthy living at this family-style event, featuring fresh locally grown produce for purchase, a live DJ pop-up dance party, a bounce house for the kids, and more.

Cost: Free parking will be provided at the marina.Ā  Vendor food costs vary

For more information, call Liza Hernandez at 786-459-0787. For directions to Haulover Beach Park, call 305-947-3525.

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Wednesday, Feb. 8

Show Us Your Heart

Miami Dade College North Campus

11380 NW 27 Avenue

Bldg. 4 ā€“ Breezeway

Miami, FL 33167

Time: 12:00 ā€“ 1:00 p.m.

In promotion of Heart Awareness Month and Valentineā€™s Day, the Womenā€™s Breast & Heart Initiative Club invites you to this fun and heart healthy event.Ā  It will feature a meet and greet with Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders, free heart screenings and fitness starter pack.

Cost: Free

For more information contact Jack Wolfe at 786-326-6763

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Wednesday, Feb. 8

Festival of Icons

Broward College

Building 19, Patio

A. Hugh Adams Central Campus

3501 S.W. Davie Road
Davie, FL

Time: 11 a.m. ā€“ 2 p.m.

The public is invited to come out and enjoy this celebration of African American leaders throughout history, in recognition of Black History Month. The event will feature a number of activities.

Cost: Free

For more information, call 954-201-6263

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Friday, Feb. 10

Hiring Event ā€“ City of Miramar Fire Rescue

City of Miramar City Hall

2300 Civic Center Place

Miramar, FL 33025

Time: 8:00 a.m. ā€“ 12 p.m.

The City of Miramar Fire Rescue Department will be accepting applications for firefighter and paramedic.Ā  The department will accept the first 400 completed applications and application will ONLY be accepted in person.

Applicants must bring the following:

1. Completed Firefighter Pre-Application Form found below

2. Copy of High School Diploma or equivalent

3. Copy of valid State of Florida Driverā€™s License

4. Copy of valid State of Florida Firefighter II Certificate

5. Copy of valid State of Florida Paramedic License

6. Current (within 1 year) Broward County Physical Ability Test (PAT)

Cost: Free

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Friday, Feb. 10

Noches Tropicales (Tropical Nights)

Tropical Park

7900 SW 40 Street (Bird Road)

Miami, FL 33155

Time: 8:00 p.m. Ā Ā 

Celebrate the weekend before Valentineā€™s Day Latin style.Ā  Bring those you love for a FREE concert and dance party under the stars.Ā  The featured band is Latin Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter ā€œSonLokosā€ with a special cameo performance by Latin Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Leslie Cartaya. Ā Bring a blanket, lawn chairs and your favorite snacks to complete the evening.Ā  Ā Ā This event is sponsored by Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation & Open Spaces.

Cost: Free Admission & Parking

For more information visit miamidade.gov/parks/concert-series.asp

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Saturday & Sunday, Feb. 11-12

Overnight Family Campout

Castellow Hammock Park

22301 SW 162 Avenue

Miami, FL

Time: Sat. 3 p.m. ā€“ Sun. 9 a.m.

The Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department wants to help families reconnect with nature and discover the fun and adventure of camping under the stars, with its new Miami EcoAdventures program ā€“ ā€œFamily Campouts.ā€ Ā No experience necessary, just bring your own tent, sleeping bag and food to cook over a campfire.Ā  Expert naturalists will assist you every step of the way, as you take part in an owl-walk along forest trails and learn basic camping techniques.

Cost: $15 p/person or $40 for a family of four

Register by calling 305-666-5885 or visit www.miamiecoadventures.com.

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Sunday, Feb. 12

Claremont Trio

Broward College

Bailey Hall

A.Hugh Adams Central Campus
3501 S.W. Davie Road
Davie, FL

Time: 3 p.m.

The Claremont Trio was formed in 1999 at the Juilliard School. Twin sisters Emily Bruskin, violin, and Julia Bruskin, cello and pianist Andrea Lam are all based in NYC near their namesake: Claremont Avenue. The Claremont Trio is sought after for its thrillingly virtuosic and richly communicative performances.

Cost:Ā  Tickets range from $5-$12

For more information and to buy tickets, visit www.baileyhall.org

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Wednesday, Feb. 15

Author of Black Miami

Broward College

Building 3, Room 117

A. Hugh Adams Central Campus

3501 S.W. Davie Road
Davie, FL

Time: 1 p.m.

Dr. Marvin Dunn leads the discussion related to topics centered on African Americans in South Florida. Dunn is the author of a number of books including ā€œA History Through Black Eyesā€ and ā€œBlack Miami in the Twentieth Century.ā€ The former Florida International University professor and documentarian has appeared on a variety of television news programs and cited in a number of publications.

Cost: Free

For more information, call 954-201-6263

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Presidents Day Weekend, Feb. 16-20

Art Wynwood

Midtown Miami - Wynwood

3001 NE First Avenue

Miami, FL

Time:Ā  Friday, Feb. 17 ā€“ Sunday, Feb. 19, 11 a.m. ā€“ 7 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m. ā€“ 6 p.m.

The five-day fair will return for its sixth edition Presidents Day Weekend.Ā  It will showcase iconic works from 20th and 21st century artists, and dynamic projects and special installations from sixty international exhibitors.

Cost:Ā  $25 one-day pass. $55 multi-day pass.Ā 

$15 -Students 12-18 & Seniors 62+

For more information or tickets, call 1-800-376-5850, email info@artwynwood.com or visit www.artwynwood.com.

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Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 18-19

Kite Day

Haulover Beach Park

10800 Collins Avenue

Miami, FL

Time: 12 p.m. ā€“ 5 p.m.

This family fun event, presented by the Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department and Skyward Kites, aims to instill the joy and value of kiting by bringing families together for memorable experiences in the great outdoors. The festival features kite-building classes, kite-flying demonstrations and kite competitions.Ā  Plus, monster kites, including a 100-foot squid, a 30-foot dragon, a 30-foot scuba man, a 30-foot ā€œNemoā€ fish, among others. There will also be food and refreshments for purchase and a live concert.

Cost: Free

For more information, visit the Skyward Kites web page or call Dan Ward at 305-893-0906.Ā  For the park office, call 305-947-3525

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Sunday, Feb. 19

Classics by the Bay

Homestead Bayfront Park and Marina

9698 SW 328 Street

Homestead, FL

Time: 9 a.m. ā€“ 6 p.m.

Favorite classic cars of all makes and models will make the scene for the 12th annual ā€œClassics by the Bayā€ classic car show.Ā  In addition to the four-wheeled beauties, car lovers and their families will enjoy arts and crafts displays, live music, food vendors, and a bounce house.Ā 

Cost: $7 per vehicle.Ā  Free admission for classic car exhibitors

For information about participating in this event as a car exhibitor, call Homestead Bayfront Park at 305-230-3033

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Sunday, Feb. 19

4th Annual Party on the J

The Johnson Street Business District

Johnson Street between 35th Avenue and US 441

Hollywood, FL

Time: 12 p.m. ā€“ 5 p.m.

This festival will highlight the wonderful businesses located within the district as well as throughout the neighborhood. There will be a live band showcase, a wonderful selection of Childrenā€™s activities, including a mobile video game van and an interactive art booth.Ā  Ā There will also be vast food offerings and chances to win some major raffle prizes as well as some wonderful artwork handcrafted by local artisans.

Cost:Ā  Free

For more information email johnsonstreetbusinessdistrict@gmail.com or call 954-966-3488

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Wednesday, Feb. 22

National Career Fairs Hiring Event

Miami Airport Marriott

1201 NW LeJeune Road Ā 

Miami, FL 33126

Time: 11:00 a.m. ā€“ 2:00 p.m. Ā 

The Miami Career Fair will feature hundreds of interview and job opportunities as well as a chance to meet employers face-to-face.

Cost: Free

For more information, visit nationalcareerfairs.com or call 877-561-5627.

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Thursday, Feb. 23

Christopher Guy Product Launch & Fashion Show

Robb & Stucky Coral Gables Showroom

4711 Le Jeune Road

Coral Gables, FL 33146

Time: 4:00 p.m. ā€“ 6:30 p.m. Ā 

Enjoy an evening of cocktails, light hors dā€™ouvres and a spring/summer fashion show by Filomena Fernandez in the Christopher Guy Lifestyle Gallery at Robb & Stucky. Parking is available at upper garage level, accessible from Granello Avenue.Ā 

Cost:Ā  Free and open to the public

For more information, call 305-667-5609.

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Saturday, Feb. 25

Miami Over the Edge

Keyes Corporate Headquarters

2121 SW Third Avenue

Miami, FL 33129

Rappel 10 stories down the Keyes Corporate Headquarters to help put an end to youth gun violence.Ā  The event benefits Youth For Christ, a nonprofit which provides highly effective prevention programs in 10 locations across the City of Miami and also offers after care mentoring programs as well as mentoring for juvenile offenders reentering the community.

Cost: $50 to register.Ā  $1,000 suggested fundraising amount

For more information call 305-271-2442 or visit miamiovertheedge.com

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Saturday, Feb. 25

"March of the Penguins" ā€“ Live Broward Symphony

Bailey Hall

A.Hugh Adams Central Campus
3501 S.W. Davie Road
Davie, FL

Time: 7:30 p.m.Ā  Ā 

By arrangement with Warner Bros, featuring composer Alex Wurman's original score, Bailey Hall Presents offers a spectacular orchestral production of ā€œMarch of the Penguins,ā€ winner of the 2005 Oscar for Best Documentary. The film will be accompanied live by the Broward Symphony Orchestra performing the brilliantly evocative score under the baton of Jeffrey Schindler, conductor of the original movie soundtrack and one of the most prolific music directors in Hollywood.

Cost: Tickets range from $12-24

For more information and to buy tickets, visit www.baileyhall.org

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Saturday & Sunday, Feb. 25-26

Overnight Family Campout

A.D. ā€œDougā€ Barnes Park

3401 SW 72 Avenue

Miami, FL

Time: Sat. 3 p.m. ā€“ Sun. 9 a.m.

The Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department wants to help families reconnect with nature and discover the fun and adventure of camping under the stars, with its new Miami EcoAdventures program ā€“ ā€œFamily Campouts.ā€ Ā No experience necessary, just bring your own tent, sleeping bag and food to cook over a campfire.Ā  Expert naturalists will assist you every step of the way, as you take part in an owl-walk along forest trails and learn basic camping techniques.

Cost: $15 p/person or $40 for a family of four

Register by calling 305-666-5885 or visit www.miamiecoadventures.com.

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Sunday, Feb. 26

8th Annual ANF Group Tour de Broward

Miramar Regional Park

16801 Miramar Parkway

Miramar, FL

Time: 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.

This event will feature 50 and 100K bicycle rides, a 5K timed run, 3K walk, and the ā€œPower of Play Kid Zone,ā€ a sports-themed, fun area for children 13 or younger.

The 2016 event broke all previous records, raising more than $500K and positively impacting many services provided to thousands of children who require outpatient visits, surgery and other medical services at Joe DiMaggio Childrenā€™s Hospital. Organizers are hoping for another successful year in 2017, given the event dollars are earmarked for the expansion of pediatric programs and services.

Cost: Donation Based

For general information about the event, call (954) 905-5633 or visit tourdebroward.com

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