Weekly Gems Guide: 10 Events in South Florida This Week
There’s always something to do in South Florida! Check out my curated event list for the curious explorer in Miami this week!
**This weekly guide features—Gems for Gems—people who love to expose themselves to new experiences.
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1. FREEDOM SESSIONS WITH INEZ
Tuesday, April 24, 2018, 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
This Freedom session features Inez Barlatier, a Miami based multifaceted artist of Haitian descent. Her work takes inspiration from the African diaspora, is rhythmically driven and colors her mezzo-soprano range with ancestral-like bellowing which spiritually moves. Performance will be followed by an open dialogue amongst the guests and artist. Learn more here.
2. PRETTY BRAVE CONVERSATIONS WITH EMILY NOLAN
Wednesday, April 25, 2018, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Join Emily Nolan of TOPLESS yoga and DISfunkshion Magazine's Hugette Montesinos for their new series, Pretty Brave Conversations: Breaking through a culture of polarized perfection. The ladies will be digging deep into how living in a polarized culture of perfection affects our relationships with others, ourselves, and ultimately our own body image. Enjoy a special pop-up by The Tarot Queen. PARKING IS LIMITED. Learn more here.
3. WINE & DESIGN EVENT
Wednesday, April 25, 2018, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Join City Furniture for their first ever Wine & Design Event. Anyone who shops the showroom during event time will be eligible for the discounts. Come and have a free glass of wine and light refreshments from the Wine Bar! Learn more here.
4. FILM SCREENING > CHASING TRANE: THE JOHN COLTRANE DOCUMENTARY
Thursday, April 26, 2018, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
The Historic Hampton House is hosting a special screening of the phenomenal John Coltrane documentary Chasing Trane. There will be a screening of the movie followed by a discussion. "CHASING TRANE is the definitive documentary film about an outside-the-box thinker with extraordinary talent whose music continues to impact and influence people around the world. $5 Advance Tickets//$10 At the Door. Learn more here.
5. SPOKEN WORD
Thursday, April 26, 2018, 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Spoken Word Artists will perform live on stage every 4th Thursday of the month starting this Thursday, April 26, 2018. Hosted by Art Prevails Project. Learn more here.
6. POMPANO BEACH SEAFOOD FESTIVAL
Friday, April 27, 2018, 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
The Pompano Beach Seafood Festival is a non profit event, founded in 1984 by the Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce to support local charities in the Pompano Beach Area. With over 150 art & craft vendors, the Pompano Beach Seafood Festival has something for everyone! Be sure to check out the vendor tents and support the local brands and businesses! Learn more here.
7. BYB PAINT & SIP PAINT NIGHT MIXER
Friday, April 27, 2018, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Are you ready to let out your inner artist? Come join the Black Professionals Network and OLCDC for a night of fun with your friends, or meet new friends. Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage, and paint along with our artist to create your own work of art that you will take home at the end of the evening.Painting supplies and artist instructions will be provided. No art experience is needed. Learn more here.
8.BAD N BOOZY BRUNCH
Saturday, April 28, 2018, 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
The Link Up Invites You To Be Bad 'N' Boozy "Drink Well, Brunch Often". Come Enjoy Brunch Featuring A View Of Downtown Miami w/ A Mimosa In your hand, music playing & great conversations w/ Your Friends! Learn more here.
9. BRAIDED BRUNCH BY JUNIOR & HATTER
Sunday, April 29, 2018, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Junior & Hatter + Girl Blossom are hosting an awesome event together! Featuring the tastiest brunch items, yummiest mimosas, and of course, BRAIDS! Junior & Hatter will be offering braids with a touch of glitter AND a full face make over for FREE*! Come hang for some total girl power empowerment. Learn more here.
10. PROGRESSIVE BRUNCH
Sunday, April 29, 2018, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Join in on an afternoon of gastronomic and creative nourishment. Capitalizing on the Sunday brunch concept, the six galleries will offer a separate dish at each location that will run simultaneously throughout the day. The galleries are located in the Little Haiti and Little River Arts Districts. There is no cost for the event. Learn more here.
11. LUNA: A MOONLIGHT DINNER SERIES
Sunday, April 29, 2018, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Experience Vegetarian Delight Moonlit Dinner Series, LUNA. The event will include; cocktails, a 3-course family dinner, and passed Canapes. Learn more here.