Arts & Culture in 5 neighborhoods next week

Variety Creative Vanguard Award: A Conversation with John Turturro

7 PM · MDC Wolfson Chapman Center, Downtown

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

English Conversation Circle

Students gather together to gain comfort and fluency speaking English as a second language.

10 AM–12:30 PM · Main Library, Downtown

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

Online Event: Spanish Conversation Circle

Advanced Level Would you like to practice your Spanish conversation skills at an advanced level?

10–11 AM · Main Library, Downtown

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers

11 AM–12 PM · Main Library, Downtown

Backstage & Burgers

1 PM · Hard Rock Cafe Miami, Downtown

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

Reclaiming Your Inner Wisdom: Sacred Indigenous Teachings with Asha Frost

A Library Speakers Consortium Virtual Author Talk About the Author: Asha Frost (she/her) is an Indigenous Medicine Woman and a member of the Chippewas of Nawash First Nation.

2–3 PM · Virtual Library, Downtown

Gaming Afternoons

Join us for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition on the Nintendo Switch™.

3–4:30 PM · Main Library, Downtown

International Games Month: Chess & Checkers Challenge

Join us for drop-in chess and checkers.

3–5:30 PM · Main Library, Downtown

Iron Lyon

8 PM–10 AM · E11even, Downtown

Too Lit Tuesday Blackbird Ordinary Comedy Night

9–11 PM · Blackbird Ordinary, Brickell

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers

10–11 AM · Bay Harbor Islands Branch, Surfside & Bal Harbour

Wonder Wednesday: Curious Kids Scavenger Hunt

Calling all curious kids!

11 AM–12 PM · Main Library, Downtown

Poetry Soirée

The Miami Poets celebrate all things poetic.

1–3 PM · Pinecrest Branch, Pinecrest

Bring Your Device - Traiga su dispositivo electrónico

Get one-on-one help from library staff and discover how to: · Download library e-books, audiobooks, magazines and music to your e-reader, tablet or other device · Surf the internet and learn computer…

2–4 PM · Main Library, Downtown

Color Your Cares Away

Grab a coloring page or two and color your cares away.

3–4:30 PM · Main Library, Downtown

Furry Tales

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

3–4 PM · Pinecrest Branch, Pinecrest

Learning Spanish Conversation Circle

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

5–6:30 PM · Pinecrest Branch, Pinecrest

Wingman Wednesdays Miami’s Social Comedy Show

9–10:30 PM · Blackbird Ordinary, Brickell

The Color Bunch

Want to relax and color your cares away?

9:30 AM–5:30 PM · Main Library, Downtown

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

Toddler Play & Funtime

Join us in a welcoming and inclusive environment where toddlers can develop their sensory skills through interactive play and bonding with their caregivers.

10–11 AM · Bay Harbor Islands Branch, Surfside & Bal Harbour

Online Event: Basic Spanish Conversation Circle

Would you like to practice your Spanish conversation skills from the comfort of your home or office?

10–11 AM · Main Library, Downtown

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

Movie Afternoons

The Slender Man (PG-13) In a small town in Massachusetts, a group of friends, fascinated by the internet lore of the Slender Man, attempt to prove that he doesn't actually exist... until one of them…

2–5 PM · Main Library, Downtown

Checkmates: A Chess Club

Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned player, test your skills and enjoy a friendly game of chess.

3–4:30 PM · Main Library, Downtown

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

Grant Fisher

8 PM–10 AM · E11even, Downtown

King's Paradox: Marian (BR), Mvcias, Dalva, & Seguez

10 PM–4 AM · Jolene Sound Room Miami, Downtown

Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Babies and Toddlers

10–11 AM · Pinecrest Branch, Pinecrest

Spanish Guitar Serenade

Guitarist Frank V.

12–1 PM · Main Library, Downtown

Level Up Fridays: Video Game Club

Celebrate International Games Month with the launch of a new club for kids!

3–5 PM · Main Library, Downtown

Sunshine Jazz 40th Anniversary Concert

7–8 PM · Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater Cultural Arts Complex, Downtown

Jobim & The Music of Brazil

8 PM · Knight Concert Hall-Adrienne Arsht PAC, Downtown

Alexis Valdes

8:30 PM · Flamingo Theater Bar, Brickell

Amtrac

9 PM · ZeyZey Miami, Design District

Bashkka

10 PM–4 AM · Jolene Sound Room Miami, Downtown

Idemi

Until Mon, Nov 2 · Jolene Sound Room Miami, Downtown