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There’s plenty to do in Miami this Cinco de Mayo weekend.
But what if you’re not interested in indulging in foodie-related, booze-fueled activities? We at Curbed Miami compiled a list of events that’ll fix your craving for art, literature, or music.
A book fair in Little Haiti and a cocktail party with authors in Fort Lauderdale are just a few of the events that are taking place this weekend, Friday, May 5 through Sunday, May 6 in South Florida.
In honor of Haitian Heritage Month we included a few events that’ll give you an insight into Haitian culture.
If we missed an event, feel free to add it in the comment section. Plan your trip around road closures so you won’t get stuck in traffic.
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Event: Lakou Lakay, an art exhibit and reception
When: Friday, May 4
Location: North Miami Public Library, 835 Northeast 132 Street, North Miami
Description: “Lakou lakay” means “my backyard” in Haitian Creole, and this art exhibit and reception gives attendees a taste of local Haitian artwork. The exhibition features pieces by Haitian artists Zeek, Alix Gauchier, and Belina Wright.
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Event: Fort Lauderdale Air Show
When: Saturday, May 5 and Sunday, May 6
Location: Fort Lauderdale Beach, State Road A1A, north of the Sunrise Boulevard intersection
Description: Watch an air show that features brazen stunts from F-18 Super Hornets, F-4U Corsairs, P-51 Quicksilver Mustangs, and planes from the U.S. Coast Guard. Tickets cost between $14.75 and $179.
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Event: VIP Air Show Party
When: Saturday, May 5
Location: Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach, 551 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale
Description: For $179 a ticket you can watch the Fort Lauderdale Air Show from the sixth floor of the Conrad Hotel’s sky deck. The party includes tacos, beer, and live music from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Event: Little Haiti Book Festival
When: Saturday, May 5 and Sunday, May 6
Location: Little Haiti Cultural Complex, 260 Northeast 59 Terrace, Miami
Description: Free and open to the public, this two-day book festival will be held in the Caribbean Marketplace that’s located in the Little Haiti Cultural Complex. The Little Haiti Book Festival features literary panels, craft talks, writer workshops, kid-friendly activities, a film screening, a dance workshop, and performances.
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Event: A Night of Literary Feasts
When: Saturday, May 5
Location: Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina, 2301 Southeast 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale
Description: One $75 ticket lets you mingle with Literary Feast 2018 authors at this catered shindig (that includes a silent auction) hosted by the Broward Public Library Foundation. Drinks are available at an open bar.
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Event: Matriarch opening exhibition
When: Saturday, May 5
Location: Haitian Heritage Museum, 414 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Miami
Description: The Matriarch exhibit showcases works by Haitian American artists, Tracey Guiteau and Moise Dorcelin.
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Event: Tito Puente, Jr.
When: Saturday, May 5
Location: Crest Theatre at Old School Square, 51 North Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach
Description: Come and watch the son of Tito Puente play mambo, Afro-Caribbean rhythms, and Latin jazz to a Floridian crowd.
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Event: Cinco Wu Mayo/Ghostface Killah
When: Saturday, May 5
Location: Cash Only Bar, 15 West Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale
Description: In celebration of his birthday, Ghostface Killah will perform some of his classic Wu-Tang Clan bangers at Cash Only Bar. One ticket costs $30.
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Event: The Lincoln Road Antique & Collectible Market
When: Sunday, May 6
Location: Lincoln Road Mall, between the 800 and 1000 blocks Miami Beach
Description: May 6 marks the last day of the season to shop at the Lincoln Road Antique & Collectible Market. The annual antique and vintage show attracts over 100 vendors selling furniture, art, jewelry, home decor, clothing, and tableware.
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Event: Go bike riding around Kendall
When: Anytime
Location: Kendall
Description: California-based startup, LimeBike wants you to park your car and ride a bicycle around Miami. The startup brings its deckless, bike-sharing trend to Kendall with bright yellow and green bikes that are parked at bus stops and gas stations. Use the company’s app to rent a bike to wherever you need to go for $1 every 30 minutes.
- The Lifestyle List [Lifestyle Media Group]
- Why are these stray green bikes all over Kendall? And is anyone using them? [Miami.com]
- I-95 road closures to avoid this weekend [Curbed Miami]