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We hope you'll appreciate our curated list of community events and cultural opportunities in the coming days.

Dramatic sun streaks, known as crepuscular rays, occur as twilight begins to descend over the farms, homes and ranches in the Redland region.

Friday, August 9 is Book Lovers Day, honoring all the bookworms and book lovers in your life. Treat yourself to some quality reading time.

Sunday, August 11 is Son and Daughter Day, a celebration of families and childhood, when parents acknowledge the joy their children bring into their lives.

Tuesday, August 13 is Left Handers Day, created in 1992 by the Left-Handers Club as a way to celebrate left-handers, the unofficial holiday aims to raise awareness of the advantages and disadvantages left-handers face.

Wednesday, August 14 is Creamsicle Day a simple delicacy made from smooth and creamy vanilla ice cream with tangy orange juice.

Thursday, August 16 is Tell a Joke Day. The formal study of laughter and humor -- and their therapeutic effects on the human body from a psychological and physiological perspective -- is known as Gelotology.

Friday, August 17, the third Friday in August, is Hawaii Statehood Day, celebrating the Pacific island chain's admission as a state on August 21, 1959.

Sunday, August 19 is World Photo Day, an annual celebration of the art and science of photography.

Sunday, August 19 is National Aviation Day. In 1939 President Franklin Roosevelt proclaimed this day to coincide with the birthday of Orville Wright, who piloted the Wright Flyer.

Sunday, August 19, the third Sunday in August, is National Senior Citizens Day, commemorating the day President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act in 1935. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan declared the third Sunday of August to be National Senior Citizens Day.

Thursday, August 8 at 7:45pm
Borderlands
Returning to her home planet, an infamous outlaw forms an unexpected alliance with a team of unlikely heroes. Together, they battle alien monsters and dangerous bandits to find a missing girl who holds the key to unimaginable power. Get details online.

Friday, August 9 from 9:30am to 6pm
2024 Summer Olympics - Watch Party
Meet up at the South Dade Regional Library to watch highlights of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. Call 305-233-8140 or email: pupo-cuartasl@mdpls.org. All ages are welcome. Get details online.

Friday, August 9 at 3:30pm
Summer Afternoon Movie & Craft
Enjoy a free movie and craft project at the Cybrarium. Today's showing: Disney's A Wrinkle in Time, rated PG. After the disappearance of her father, Meg Murray and her brother Charles Wallace are visited by three mystical beings. They claim to know where her father is, so Meg, Charles Wallace, and her friend go on a journey through time and space to find him. Get details online.

Friday, August 9 at 7:40pm
Cuckoo
Seventeen-year-old Gretchen reluctantly leaves America to live with her father at a resort in the German Alps. Plagued by strange noises and bloody visions, she soon discovers a shocking secret that concerns her own family. Get details online.

Friday, August 9 at 9pm
Friday Karaoke Show at Exit One
Get your act together and channel that inner singing sensation at Exit One Tap Room on Friday nights as Rob The Rum Guy presents an evening of top-shelf Karaoke entertainment and fun. A veteran host that will always make you sound your best -- with more than 50,000 tracks to choose from with backing vocals and adjustable key and tempo. Get details online.

Saturday, August 10 at 9:30am
Basic Herb Growing Workshop at Thalatta Estate
This class teaches the basics of growing your own herb plants, the soil, light, warmth, fertilizing and climate requirements for the basic culinary herbs. No pre-registration required. Registration will take place when you arrive. Get details online.

Saturday, August 10 from 10am to 4pm
Summer Adventure Day at the Park
Celebrate Summer at Fruit and Spice Park. Enjoy photo backdrops, arts and crafts for kids, scavenger hunts, fruits from this season to see and taste, and tram tours featuring what's in season. Enjoy a reduced admission to the park. Get details online.

Saturday, August 10 from noon to 3pm
Miami Brewing Company's Weekend Beer Flight Special
Discover Miami Brewing Company's unique selection of craft beers with their Weekend Beer Flight Special. Enjoy four 4oz tasters, a pint of your favorite brew, and a souvenir glass for just $10. Available Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 3pm. Get details online.

Saturday, August 10 from 1 to 3pm
End of Summer Reading Program Dance Party
The Cybrarium Summer Reading Program is coming to a close, but the library adventure continues with a dance party by Fantasy Theatre Factory. Dance Factory, an interactive dance show, will get your body moving and your feet tapping, with a crafting station, coloring, puzzles, video games, giant Connect Four, and face painting, as well as grand prize giveaways for the summer's top readers. Get details online.

Saturday, August 10 at 3pm
The Lost Pirates - presented by Miami Children's Museum
Find out who becomes the new captain as three shipmates wash up on shore after a gigantic storm. Call South Dade Regional Library at 305-233-8140 or email: pupo-cuartas@mdpls.org. All ages are welcome. Get details online.

Saturday, August 10 from 7 to 11pm
Schnebly Winery Latin Night with DJ N2
Guests can enjoy Schnebly's selection of tropical wines while experiencing the vibrant atmosphere of dancing with Latin music by DJ N2. Admission is $10. Get details online.

Saturday, August 10 at 8pm
Classic Albums Live - The Beatles: Abbey Road
Released in October 1969, this iconic album is a testament to the legendary band that included John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Enjoy the live performance at Moss Cultural Arts Center. Get details online.

Sunday, August 11 from 11am to 3pm
Gluten Free Baking Class at Almotti Bakery
Attend a fun and informative Gluten Free Baking Class with Chef Carlo at Almotti Bakery to learn how to bake delicious treats without gluten, while enjoying delicious Italian appetizers and Prosecco, followed by Italian tapas and pizza, plus dessert and espresso. Get details online.

Sunday, August 11 from 4 to 8pm
Karaoke Sunday Evenings at Miami Brewing
Practice up on your favorite songs and join Rob The Rum Guy for a fun evening of Karaoke singing at Miami Brewing Company's Tap Room from 4 to 8pm, with drink specials and great British pub food from The Cask food truck. Enjoy $21 beer flights with souvenir glass, $15 steins with $10 refills and 16 ounce drafts for $7. Get details online.

Tuesday, August 13 at 7pm
Honey Tasting 101 Tea Party
You're invited to attend the Tropical Beekeepers' Honey Tasting 101 Tea Party at the Fruit and Spice Park featuring a variety of honeys made from pollens and nectars collected from many varieties of plants in our tropical climate. Get details online.

Thursday, August 14 at 4pm
All Hands on Tech
Participate in hands-on creative projects featuring robotics, electronics, coding, engineering and art at the Naranja Library. Call 305-242-2290 or email: gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 8–18 years old. Get details online.

Thursday, August 15 at 7pm
Alien: Romulus - IMAX with Laser
The sci-fi/horror-thriller takes the phenomenally successful "Alien" franchise back to its roots: While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe. Enjoy reserve seating with luxury recliners. Get details online.

Friday, August 16 at 4pm
Cybrarium Photography Club
The Photography Club is a place for all photographers -- beginners and pros - to share their work and collaborate. All ages welcome. Get details online.

Saturday, August 24 at 11am
Botanical Jewelry Workshop
Attend a creative and immersive jewelry-making workshop at the Fruit and Spice Park. In this hands-on class, participants will be encasing dried flowers in resin to create stunning, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces. You will select and preserve delicate botanicals in resin, resulting in beautiful earrings or pendants. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a beginner, this class offers a unique opportunity to blend nature's beauty with your own artistic flair. All materials will be provided, and you'll leave with your handmade jewelry and a newfound appreciation for the intricate process. Arrive 15-20 minutes early to register and receive your wristband. Get details online.

A Unique Countryside Dining Experience
Royd’s on Krome Avenue
Bring the family to Royd's on Krome to enjoy the delightful ambience of Miami's countryside, featuring a mix of Latin and Southern comfort food, with fresh fruit milkshakes and home-made desserts. On the weekends, enjoy the farm animal exhibit for the kids and live music with a festive atmosphere. From the architecture to the agriculture, it's a beautiful family-friendly place -- a charming reflection of the Redland Region -- where you'll want to return again and again. Royd's is located at 20800 SW 177 Avenue. Call 305-799-8996. Get details online.

Dependable Friendly Computer Service
Two Computer Guys
Since 1998, the team at Two Computer Guys has been available for safe, reliable, efficient and friendly service -- for small businesses, families, students, seniors and anyone who needs a little help with their computer. TCG solves problems to get computers up and running at top speed quickly. Serving more than a thousand clients in South Florida over the past three decades. Call 305-444-1984 when you need a little help. Get details and schedule an appointment online.

Shop Downtown Homestead -- two locations within walking distance

Etc Art Gallery, located at 257 North Krome Avenue is open Tuesday–Saturday 11am to 5pm with antique furniture, china, crystal and collectibles, and used book exchange. Call 786-283-2437.

Renaissance Antiques is at 61 NW 4th Street, open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11am to 5pm with furniture, art, rugs, jewelry, china and glassware. Call 305-244-5807.