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

a lushly landscaped estate sits adjacent to the Redland Gold Course

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Redland scenic photo illustrations © Robin and Robert Burr.

Friday, January 10 is Peculiar People Day, a chance to recognize the strange and quirky people in our lives and to gain an appreciation for all unique and different people.

Tuesday, January 14 is Organize Your Home Day. Being organized can reduce stress and make you more productive.

Wednesday, January 15 is Strawberry Ice Cream Day, an American tradition, invented in 1813 by First Lady Dolley Madison.

Friday, January 17 is Benjamin Franklin's Birthday. An enduring historical figure and one of America’s founding fathers, Franklin was a prolific inventor, author, printer, politician, diplomat, musician, and postmaster.

Saturday, January 18 is Thesaurus Day, in honor of Peter Roget, the author of Roget’s Thesaurus. It's a day of appreciation, gratitude, thanks, gratefulness, thankfulness, recognition, sense of obligation; indebtedness, and discernment.

Monday, January 20 is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, an extended weekend federal holiday to celebrate equal rights for all Americans. The holiday became law in 1983, but was not observed in all states until the year 2000.

Monday, January 20 is National Cheese Lover Day. Set out a tray of several varieties of your favorite cheese, invite a few friends over to share and celebrate all things cheese.

Save The Date
Saturday, January 18 at 10am
Rob's Redland Riot Road Rallye
Gather your car team for another whimsical adventure through the Redland region for a fruity tropical history scavenger hunt. Start at Cauley Square to get your map and clues to solve along the way, then head out for a great time in the countryside. The rallye concludes at Schnebly Winery and Miami Brewing Company's Tap Room, with the awarding of prizes worth less than a million dollars! Register your car team online to save time at the starting line, or just show up ready to have fun. The cost is $20 per car team. Get details online.

Thursday, January 9 at 4:30pm
Teen Animation Basics with Adobe Animate
Dive into animation with this workshop for Adobe Animate from YOUmedia Miami. Explore the basic tools and functions of Adobe Animate to create fun and dynamic bouncing animations with keyframes. Perfect for beginners, this session will help you start to bring your creative ideas to life with fluid motion. No experience necessary. Call South Dade Regional Library at 305-971-8826 or email: ortegag@mdpls.org. For ages 14-19 years old. Get details online.

Thursday, January 9 from 6 to 8pm
Terre Rybovich Exhibit at ETC Art Gallery
Etc. Gallery continues its popular series of artwork by area artists with a show of new work by master charcoal artist Terre Rybovich, noted for her ethereal, highly detailed images. She has just completed another successful showing in Feria Clandestina, part of Miami Art Week. In addition to sales, hundreds of visitors engaged her in conversation about her singular drawing technique. A third-generation native of West Palm Beach, Rybovich is a daughter of Tommie Rybovich, the noted sport fishing boat designer and builder. Like her father, Rybovich opts to innovate at every stage, continually questioning as she works. The result is constant evolution at the drawing board. And, like her father, Rybovich is largely self-taught in her craft. The Rybovich exhibition will be up from January 9 to 25. Etc. Gallery is located at 257 North Krome Avenue in Downtown Homestead. Open hours are Tuesday thru Saturday, from 11am – 5pm. Email: etc.homestead@yahoo.com for more information. Get details online.

Thursday, January 9 at 7pm
Den Of Thieves 2: Pantera
Big Nick is back on the hunt in Europe and closing in on Donnie, who is embroiled in the treacherous world of diamond thieves and the infamous Panther mafia, as they plot a massive heist of the world's largest diamond exchange. Get details online.

Friday, January 10 at 10am
Computers 101 with Senior Tech Connect
Learn computing basics with Senior Tech Connect, a tech-education firm helping adults learn digital tools t the Cybrarium. Laptops will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own, if you prefer. Get details online.

Friday, January 10 at 5pm
The Damned
A 19th-century widow has to make an impossible choice when, during an especially cruel winter, a foreign ship sinks off the coast of her Icelandic fishing village. Get details online.

Friday, January 10 at 7pm
Moonlight Kayak Tour
Take a Moonlight Kayak Tour through Biscayne Bay, deapring from Charles’ Deering’s boat basin. Paddle out towards Chicken Key, a seven-acre mangrove island and bird rookery approximately one mile off-shore. Get details online.

Saturday, January 11 at 10am
Zoo Miami Pine Rockland Kayak Tour
Enjoy a unique exploration on land and in water at Zoo Miami. Join Miami EcoAdventures' naturalists on a guided exploration of the critically endangered Pine Rockland, see WWII era military relicts and tour a freshwater lake wildlife sanctuary. The nature adventure includes kayaking along the edges of Zoo Miami's hidden back lake to discover its time capsule layers, oolitic limestone cliffs and secrets of the depth. Then, take a leisurely hike and learn about the history of Zoo Miami grounds, discover the unique flora and fauna of the imperiled Pine Rockland, gain an understanding of ongoing conservation efforts, and learn why this ecosystem is so important to South Florida. Get details online.

Saturday, January 11 at 10:30am
Guided Hike at Castellow Hammock Preserve
Take part in captivating hikes with Castellow Hammock guided hikes at the Nature Center. Explore the diverse tapestry of this enchanting oasis, where each hike unveils a new theme ranging from the park's vibrant history as a citrus farm to its intricate ecological complexities. Get details online.

Saturday, January 11 at 6:30pm
Stargazing Night at Fruit and Spice Park
Enjoy a night under the moon and stars in the Fruit and Spice Park garden cozied up by a bonfire. Bring your telescopes to explore the night stars away from city lights. S'more kits and an assortment of drinks will be available while supplies last. Blankets, lawn chairs and small coolers are welcome. Get details online.

Saturday, January 11 at 7pm
Schnebly Winery Presents: Latin Night with DJ N2
Enjoy live music by DJ N2 every Saturday starting at 7pm as Schnebly Winery presents Latin Night. Guests can enjoy Schnebly's selection of tropical wines while experiencing the vibrant atmosphere of Latin music and dance. Get details online.

Sunday, January 12 at 10:30am
Hummingbird Walk-n-Talk
Visit Castellow Hammock nature preserve, where every fall transforms into a hummingbird paradise. Embark on a leisurely stroll through this vibrant pollinator garden, guided by knowledgeable naturalists eager to share fascinating insights about these extraordinary creatures. Prepare to be amazed as you witness hummingbirds darting around, gracefully feeding on nectar-filled flowers. Get details online.

Sunday, January 12 at 2pm
Free Homestead Trolley to Everglades National Park
Homestead invites its residents, neighbors, and visitors to explore Everglades and Biscayne National Parks, and Homestead Bayfront Park with a free guided trolley ride from Downtown Homestead. Get details online.

Sunday, January 12 from 4 to 8pm
Karaoke Sundays at Miami Brewing Co.
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 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 16oz drafts on tap for $7. Get details and RSVP online.

Sunday, January 12 at 7pm
Miami Short Film Festival at Deering
Miami-Dade Parks & Deering Estate present: Best of the Miami Short Film Fest 2024 --  screening of some of the winning short films from the 23rd edition of the Festival, indoors at the Deering Estate Visitor Center theater. Cocktail hour begins at 7, screening begins at 7:30pm. Get details online.

Monday, January 13 at 10:30am
Protecting Yourself Against Identity Theft
Nearly a third of adults in this country have been victims of identity theft. Learn how to protect your identity and reduce your risk. Presented by Senior Services of North America at the Cybrarium. Get details online.

Monday, January 13 at 6pm
Dance at The Moss Center - Adult Ballet Class
Attend the adult ballet course for beginner/intermediate levels. Introduce or reintroduce you to the fundamentals of ballet, as well as take you through a traditional ballet class with modifications as needed. The class will also include conditioning fitness exercises that facilitate ballet technique. Get details online.

Tuesday, January 14 at 7pm
Beekeepers - The Business Of Bees
The Tropical Beekeepers meet at the Fruit and Spice Park for monthly gatherings to share information, presentations and camaraderie. The topic of the January meeting is The Business Of Bees, with presenter and Apairy Inspector Nancy Tedford. Get details online.

Wednesday, January 15 at 4pm
All Hands on Tech
Enjoy 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 to 18 years old. Get details online.

Wednesday, January 15 at 6pm
Artist In The Spotlight - Homestead Art Show
The City of Homestead presents Artist In The Spotlight Gallery Night at the Seminole Theatre, featuring Mo Diaz and Atomik -- custom lowrider paint meets the graffiti world. This is a free event, open to the public, presented by Councilwoman Jennifer N. Bailey. Call 305-224-4454. Get details online.

Wednesday, January 15 at 6pm
Miami-Dade Solar 101 Information Workshop
Learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home, or small business with a free workshop at the South Dade Regional Library, 10750 SW 211 Street. The Solar United Neighbors non-profit team will explain the technology, economics, financing and more. You’ll also learn about the Miami-Dade 2024 Solar Co-op in your area. The program is free to join, and members are not obligated to buy solar panels. Get details online.

Thursday, January 16 at 7pm
Wolf Man
A family at a remote farmhouse is attacked by an unseen animal, but as the night stretches on, the father begins to transform into something unrecognizable. Get details online.

Fri/Sat/Sun, January 17–19 from 11am to 6pm
Tamiami International Orchid Festival
The Tamiami International Orchid Festival is Miami’s largest, most diverse orchid show, held at the Miami Dade County Fair Expo Center, 10901 SW 24th Street. Get details online.

Friday, January 17 at 7pm
Cirque Kalabanté - Afrique En Cirque
Afrique En Cirque is a show by Yamoussa Bangoura, inspired by daily life in Guinea. This performance shares the beauty, youth and artistry of African culture. A colorful show beyond its scenery, costumes and staging, it makes any theatre vibrate with energy and represents the strength, agility and life's joys of young Africans. Get details online.

Saturday, January 18 at 10am
Rob's Redland Riot Road Rallye
Gather your car team for another whimsical adventure through the Redland region for a fruity tropical history scavenger hunt. Start at Cauley Square to get your map and clues to solve along the way, then head out for a great time in the countryside. The rallye concludes at Schnebly Winery and Miami Brewing Company's Tap Room, with the awarding of prizes worth less than a million dollars! Register your car team online to save time at the starting line, or just show up ready to have fun. The cost is $20 per car team. Get details online.

Saturday, January 25 at 8pm
Rumours ATL - A Fleetwood Mac Tribute
Formed in 2014, Rumours ATL has taken the U.S. by storm with their stage-scorching renditions of Fleetwood Mac songs. Get details 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. Get details.

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. Link to Facebook.