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.
