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Things to do this weekend: Miami Beach Pride, Seafood Fest and more
The weekend is here. Let's celebrate with these events around town.π³οΈβπ Miami Beach Pride Festival: The final weekend of Miami Beach Pride includes a two-day festival at Lummus Park and a parade on Sunday.Both events are free and begin at noon.π 18th annual Deering Seafood Festival: The festival is back with fresh seafood, live demos, entertainment and kids' activities.The event at Deering Estate in Palmetto Bay is from 10am to 6pmTickets range from $10 to $30.π The River Cities Festival: The annual event is back for its 51st year in Miami Springs, highlighting South Florida's culture and featuring art, music...
Local director spotlights Miami in debut feature "Fallen Fruit"
In crafting a film about "learning to love Miami again," 305-native Chris Molina set his story among local landmarks β A.C.'s Icees, Matheson Hammock Park, Kendall Indian Hammock Park β to make the city itself a central character.Why it matters: The 28-year-old's film debuted last week at Miami's Film Festival among the about 40 locally made features and short films in the festival's lineup β the most films made by locals in the event's history."They've got something to say," James Woolley, the festival executive director, told the Miami Herald. "They have a point of view. They're really wanting...
City's sounds inspire studentβs O, Miami poem
Kerlande Alouidor started writing poems in fifth grade when O, Miami, a local nonprofit that centers poetry, came to her class as part of its education series.State of swag: Now, as a sixth grader at Morningside Kβ8 Academy, one of her poems is prominently displayed on this year's edition of the O, Miami Poetry Festival's coveted tote bag.Catch up quick: Each year, O, Miami selects a poem to feature on totes distributed at events throughout the month-long festival, which began last week.This year, the team at the nonprofit chose Kerlande's because it "conveys a strong desire for more empathy and...
What sets Miami apart in Florida's abortion fight
Even as Miami-Dade County has shifted right in recent years, support for abortion rights has remained resilient among its majority Latino population, despite the group's strong religious views and typically conservative politics.Why it matters: Where South Florida's Latino population stands on the issue could be vital to the outcome of November's referendum that would enshrine a person's right to an abortion in the state constitution.68% of U.S. Latinos oppose abortion bans, in line with what they've said about the issue since June 2022, according to a new Axios-Ipsos Latino Poll in partnership with Noticias Telemundo.Catch up fast: Last week, Florida's...
Park or privacy? Miami-Dade offers compromise in land fight
A fight in Palmetto Bay over whether to create a park on vacant county land or sell it to residents worried about commotion outside their homes appears headed toward a solution.Catch up fast: Homeowners abutting the over 2-acre lot β which is empty, other than a few Florida Power & Light transmission towers β have been trying to purchase the lot since 2022 after complaining about young people gathering to drink beer and play music outside their homes.The property is not buildable, but the neighbors want to buy it for $14,000 to subdivide it and fence it off as private...
Why Miamians should drive up to Pupusatime in Hollywood
Do you know how good Pupsatime in Hollywood is? The Infatuation listed it as one of the best pupusa restaurants in Miami, and it's in Broward!Why it matters: This might be a turning point in the not-so-friendly rivalry between Miami-Dade and Broward.Maybe we can come together over the national dish of El Salvador, a corn tortilla stuffed with delicious fillings and served with a tangy curtido coleslaw.State of plate: My wife and I shared four pupusas and a couple of drinks for under $30.The pupusa revuelta β which is stuffed with pork, refried beans and cheese β was the best thing I ate all day.The pupusa loroco, filled with cheese and the edible loroco flower, was a close second.Orders come with containers filled with curtido and pickled onions for the table. Serve on the side, and enjoy!Sign up for Axios Miami for free.
What Heat rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. does in his spare time
The Miami Heat have four games left in the regular season, and rookie forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. is hoping to make his first trip to the NBA Playoffs.Why it matters: Since being drafted this year, the 23-year-old Jaquez has made an immediate impact, averaging 12 points per game to go with four rebounds and a steal.He's also become a rising star, especially in the Hispanic community. Jaquez is just the sixth Mexican national to reach the NBA. He was also on the cover of Mexican GQ and has starred in TV commercials with teammate Jimmy Butler.We caught up with Jaquez...
Five ideas for your perfect South Florida weekend
It's the first weekend of April. Let's celebrate with events in and around Miami.π³οΈβπ Miami Beach Pride began Thursday and runs through the 14th with events almost daily.The festival is next weekend (April 12-14), but events this weekend include a Family Picnic and Pride Movie Night at the Rooftop Cinema Club.The picnic is free, and movie tickets begin at $19.πΆ Tortuga Music Festival, a three-day festival on Fort Lauderdale Beach, returns with headliners like Lainey Wilson, Hardy and Jason Aldean.Single-day passes begin at $149. Three-day passes begin at $335.π₯ O, Miami Poetry Festival and Miami Film Festival are running through the weekend with events around the city.Pro tip: Our guides highlight which poetry events or film screenings caught our attention.π± Family Day at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden offers family-friendly activities, including garden-inspired crafting, sound Bingo, story time and a drum workshop.Sunday, 1β4pm. Free with an RSVP.π Starry Hoops Madness lets you compete against ex-Miami Heat players Mario Chalmers, Jason Williams and Rashard Lewis in a three-point contest in South Beach hosted by the Heat and Starry.Saturday, 2-6pm. Lummus Park between Fifth and Sixth streets. Free.Sign up for Axios Miami for free.
Ex-host dismisses WLRN victory claim in discrimination case
The spat between WLRN and former host Carlos FrΓas is getting uglier after the NPR station tried to claim a legal victory against the Cuban American journalist's allegations of discrimination.Why it matters: FrΓas, who filed a federal lawsuit this week, alleges that he was discriminated against when WLRN canceled his show "Sundial" and let him and two Latina producers go.The lawsuit alleges that prior to canceling the arts and culture show in February, a WLRN editor said the show was "sounding very Latino" and created a spreadsheet tracking Hispanic guests.WLRN says the allegations are "baseless" and that it has one...
Lights, camera, action: Miami Film Festival begins
Miami Dade College's Miami Film Festival is back for its 41st year, featuring more than 180 films from over 30 countries starting Friday.Why it matters: This year's festival, which runs through April 14, is the largest to date, and the lineup features more films made for and by Miamians.There are about 40 locally made features and short films in the festival's lineup, according to the Miami Herald.The big picture: Screenings and events are slated for venues across the city, including the Adrienne Arsht Center's Knight Concert Hall, O Cinema South Beach, the PΓ©rez Art Museum Miami and Coral Gables Art...
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