Wednesday, May 8, 2013

May Events

May ushers in the start of summer weather in Miami, and the heat gets turned up at this time of year. But if you are visiting us in May, find out what special events are going on.

MIAMI Museum Month
May 1-31
Where: Various museums around Miami

www.MIAMIMuseumMonth.com
During May, all visitors and locals will be offered "Buy One, Get One Free" admission at participating museums. Also, membership at any one of these participating museums will work as a free pass to any of the other museums.
Mainly Mozart Festival
May 12- June 16
Where: Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables
www.MainlyMozart.com
The Miami Music Project's Mainly Mozart Festival presents a series of chamber concerts by esteemed local ensembles and soloists presenting diverse and interesting programs and providing insight and commentary on some of the most beloved music.
Aqua Girl
May 15-18
Where: Various venues throughout Miami Beach
www.AquaGirl.org
Aqua Girl attracts women who love women for a jam-packed week of events - 14 to be exact - like dance parties, live music, pool parties, celebrity meet-and-greets and more. Proceeds from Aqua Girl benefit the Aqua Foundation for Women, a not-for-profit-foundation whose primary mission is to serve as a funding catalyst for lesbian, bisexual, and transgender wellness and equality in South Florida through grants, scholarships, and initiatives.
Redland International Orchid Festival
May 17-19
Where: Fruit & Spice Park, 24801 SW 187th Ave., Homestead 

www.FruitandSpicePark.org
Browse from more than 50 vendors from all over the world, sit in on lectures, enjoy walking tours of Fruit & Spice Park and shop for arts & crafts at this annual festival dedicated to orchids.
Cuba Nostalgia
May 17-19
Where: Miami-Dade County Fair-Expo Center, 10901 SW 24th St., Miami

www.CubaNostalgia.org
Cuba Nostalgia takes visitors on a journey back in time for those who remember the island’s glamorous heydays and for those who never experienced them. There will be live Cuban exhibits, artists and vendors, traditional Cuban foods, and of course, music.
Exxxotica Expo
May 31-June 2
Where: Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach
www.exxxoticaexpo.com
Arguably the largest adult-themed consumer show in America, the Exxxotica Expo rolls into Miami yearly for a celebration of all things sexy. The expo also puts on star panel discussions by renowned members of the adult entertainment community, blush-inducing burlesque numbers and sex-ified game-show parodies.
Urban Beach Week
May 24-27
Where: Various locations throughout South Beach

www.blackbeachweek.com
Bringing together a multi-ethnic community during Memorial Day weekend, Urban Beach Week is an annual event that holds festivities promoting unity and pride. UBW holds events and provides entertainment, food, music, and other activities that attract hundreds of thousands to South Beach each year including The Best of the Best Concert, which features some of the hottest acts in hip hop, reggae and R&B.

Sunday Afternoons of Music for Children
May 6, 2012
Don't miss this fantastic and affordable music concert series for children.
Greynolds Park Annual Love-In
May 6, 2012
Annual 1960s-themed outdoor festival and concert features live music, a 60s costume contest, and vintage VW bugs.
Barnacle Under Moonlight
May 11, 2012
A concert held on the second Friday of the month at the Barnacle Historic State Park in Coconut Grove.
Haitian Compas Festival
May 19, 2012
Come and celebrate the Compas music sound that has been unique to Haiti for over fifty years.
Viernes Culturales / Cultural Fridays
May 25, 2012
Free monthly cultural event and street fair on the last Friday of each month showcasing music, dance, poetry, and the visual arts.
Old Time Dance at the Barnacle
May 27, 2012
Visit historic Barnacle State Park and dance like it's 1891!
European Film Festival
May 31 - June 7, 2012
Independent first-run foreign feature films, representing many countries, make their premieres on U.S. soil.

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