Arts & Culture in 5 neighborhoods this week

Backyard Shabbat

1:30 PM–12 AM · The Lampen Sachar Outdoor Cultural Center,, Pinecrest

Black Miami History Tour

8 AM–12 PM · Teach the Truth Garden at the Center for Black Innovation, Overtown

Creepy Doll Contest - If You Dare!

Creepy Doll Contest Guidelines • Dolls may be dropped off beginning October 1, 2026 and must be picked up on October 31st before 6 p.m. • Creepy dolls will be judged based on originality, creativity,…

9:30 AM–4 PM · Pinecrest Branch, Pinecrest

ICU Baby Hope Parade: Service Day

ICU Baby Youth Ambassadors will gather to prepare items for the ICU Baby Hope Parade.

9:30 AM–12:30 PM · Pinecrest Branch, Pinecrest

Furry Tales

Read your favorite stories alongside a friendly dog!

11 AM–12 PM · Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch, Aventura

Hampton Art Lovers Presents: In the Paint

12–5 PM · Historic Ward Rooming House, Overtown

Chess Game Meetup - Make Your Move!

Whether you are a beginner learning the basics or an experienced player looking for a challenge, come play a game, sharpen your skills, and meet fellow chess enthusiasts.

1–3 PM · Pinecrest Branch, Pinecrest

Introduction to Computers

Learn the basics of computers, including how to use a mouse and keyboard, write in a Word document, browse the internet, use email and more!

2–3:30 PM · Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch, Aventura

Plastic to Purpose

Learn How to Make Plarn Transform clean, used plastic grocery bags into colorful plarn balls, each made from 75 bags of the same color and size.

2–4 PM · Pinecrest Branch, Pinecrest

Bingo Night

8–10 PM · Upper East Side Hangout, MiMo / Upper East Side

YERS: The Program

12:15 PM–5 AM · Mango Grove, Pinecrest

South Florida Bluegrass Association (SFBA) Festival

1–5 PM · Greynolds Park, Aventura

Disco Inferno

disco · Ages 21+

7 PM–12 AM · 777 Northeast 79th Street, MiMo / Upper East Side

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers

11:30 AM–12:30 PM · Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch, Aventura

Minecraft Mondays

The Ultimate Build Challenge Each week, participants will take on a new building challenge, put their creativity to the test and compete for a prize.

3–4 PM · Culmer/Overtown Branch, Overtown

Chess Club

Sharpen your chess skills by playing with others!

4–6 PM · Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch, Aventura

Martini & Mahjong Mondays at Shooters Waterfront

7–9 PM · Shooters Waterfront, Aventura

Dramatically Speaking at The Hub: An Evening with Mera & Don Rubell

7:30 PM · The Hub at Temple Beth Am, Pinecrest

Dramatically Speaking at The Hub: An Evening with Mera and Don Rubell

7:30 PM · The Hub, Pinecrest

Take and Make

Feeling crafty and looking for ideas?

All day · Culmer/Overtown Branch, Overtown

Take and Make Craft

All day · Culmer/Overtown Branch, Overtown

Adult ESOL Classes

Learn English as a second language through this series of conversational classes taught at an intermediate level.

10 AM–12:30 PM · Pinecrest Branch, Pinecrest

Threads of Kindness: Sewing & Quilting for a Cause

A weekly gathering of sewing and quilting enthusiasts committed to making a difference one stitch at a time.

1–5 PM · Pinecrest Branch, Pinecrest

Choir for Seniors (UN)

4–5 PM · UNIDAD, North Beach

Sports Konnect - STEAM & Sports

Supported by the NextEra Energy Foundation Join us for fun afterschool activities that will stimulate the mind and body!

4–5 PM · Culmer/Overtown Branch, Overtown

Movie Night

5–7 PM · Culmer/Overtown Branch, Overtown

Poetry Soirée

The Miami Poets celebrate all things poetic.

1–3 PM · Pinecrest Branch, Pinecrest

Furry Tales

Reading with Avi Read your favorite stories alongside Avi the Poodle!

3–4 PM · Pinecrest Branch, Pinecrest

Miami MoCAAD ARt+Tech Student Workshop | Nov 4, 2026 • Urgent Academy.(Children's Village at Lotus Village.)

3:30–5 PM · Overtown

Learning Spanish Conversation Circle

Beginner Series Gain confidence speaking Spanish through weekly energetic group conversations.

5–6:30 PM · Pinecrest Branch, Pinecrest

The Art of Hosting a Dinner Party: Build Your Own Floral Arrangement at Plum Market Aventura

6–7 PM · Plum Market Aventura, Aventura

Color Your Cares Away

Relax and relieve stress while coloring and listening to the soft sounds of relaxing music.

6–7:30 PM · Culmer/Overtown Branch, Overtown

iGen Film Festival

All day · Multiple venues in Historic Overtown, Overtown

READy, Set, Go: Music and Movement

Brought to you by The Children’s Trust/The Children's Trust Parent Club Get ready to move, play, and learn!

10–11 AM · Pinecrest Branch, Pinecrest

Tai Chi

11 AM–12 PM · Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch, Aventura

Painting Together

Express your creativity alongside fellow artists at this informal get-together and paint-together.

11:30 AM–2:30 PM · Pinecrest Branch, Pinecrest

Thursday Teen Trivia

Test your knowledge and compete against your friends and librarian for ultimate bragging rights!

3–4 PM · Culmer/Overtown Branch, Overtown

Let's Get Crafty

Explore the world of arts, crafts, painting, drawing and let your creativity flow!

4–5 PM · Culmer/Overtown Branch, Overtown

Color Me Happy

Join us for fun and simple coloring activities.

4:30–5:30 PM · Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch, Aventura

A Good Book Book Club

First Thursdays of the Month February 5 - Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese March 5 - God of the Woods by Liz Moore April 2, 2026 - Tell It Slant by Larry Baker (virtual author visit) May 7, 2026…

6–7:30 PM · Pinecrest Branch, Pinecrest

Piano Bar at La Poubelle with Maya Azucena & Rick Leonard

7–10 PM · La Poubelle, North Beach