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

a sprawling estate on SW 248 Street features a modern mansion as well as lush tropical foliage

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Redland scenic photo illustrations © Robin and Robert Burr.

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.

Thursday, January 23 is National Pie Day, an opportunity to savor fresh baked dessert delicacies. The most popular pies in the United States are Apple, Pumpkin, Pecan, Cherry, Blueberry, Key Lime, Lemon Meringue and Peach.

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 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.

Friday, January 17 at 7am
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Breakfast
The Homestead and Florida City communities will unite to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the annual MLK Community Breakfast at Phichol Williams Community Center, 951 Southwest 4th Street in Homestead. Get details online.

Friday, January 17 from 8am to 6pm
Mini Camp at Castellow Hammock Park
Let your child explore the wild side of Castellow Hammock Park & Nature Center with this nature-based camp packed with fun and educational programming. Camp Hummingbird offers children the opportunity to experience and participate in a wide variety of activities in a safe, supervised, and well-organized settings. Camp Hummingbird is located at Castellow Hammock Park: 22301 SW 162nd Ave. 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 3:15pm
Interstellar - IMAX with Laser Exclusive
When Earth becomes uninhabitable in the future, a farmer and ex-NASA pilot, Joseph Cooper, is tasked to pilot a spacecraft, along with a team of researchers, to find a new planet for humans. Get details online.

Friday, January 17 at 4pm
Photography Club at Cybrarium
The Photography Club is a place for all photographers - beginners and pros - to share their work and collaborate. All ages are welcome. Get details online.

Friday, January 17 at 5pm
Schnebly's Restaurant Showcases Chef Adrian's New Menus
Savor the culinary creations of Chef Adrian at Schnebly's Restaurant. Their new menus feature a variety of mouthwatering options for lunch and dinner, including a selection of premium steaks served with two sides. Don't miss their Sunday Funday Brunch with unique offerings like pork belly with medjool dates and portobello ribs. Get details and RSVP 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.

Friday, January 17 at 8pm
New Year, New Bootscootin' at Miami Brewing Company
Miami Brewing Company Taproom presents double the boot-stompin' action with back-to-back Country Night. Friday nights are all-ages events, featuring live music, axe throwing, and bull riding, starting at 8pm. All ages welcome this month. Admission is $10–$15 per night. 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 18 at 11am
Tropical Soap Making Workshop and Tour
Attend a tropical soap making workshop with ingredients that you can grow in your garden. Using plant material, create a fragrant and soothing soap bar all your own. Get details online.

Saturday, January 18 at 10am
Farmer's Market at Zoo Miami
Engage with local vendors as you explore Zoo Miami, one of the largest and oldest zoos in the United States. Get details online.

Saturday, January 18 at 10am
Tot Trot: Nature Adventures for Curious Toddlers
Enjoy a fun-filled and educational play program dedicated to helping 18 month to 4 year old children get in touch with wildlife and the great outdoors. Each Nature Tots session is exciting and interactive. Combining both independent learning and team-working, these sessions are designed to boost a child's communication and problem-solving skills, physical development, and creativity through good old-fashioned fun. Get details online.

Saturday, January 18 at 11am
Graphic Design for Products - Custom Buttons with Adobe Photoshop
Attend a button-making and graphic design workshop for adults using Adobe Photoshop at the South Dade Regional Library YouMedia room. Learn the basic tools and functions of Photoshop including guides and layers to create your own unique designs. Then bring your custom creations to life with button-pressing equipment and take home your personalized pin. No experience necessary. Call 305-971-8826 or email: ortegag@mdpls.org. Ages 20 years and older. Get details online.

Saturday, January 18 from 1 to 9pm
Florida City Fest
Enjoy live music, delicious food trucks, local vendors, Florida culture and much more at Florida City Fest, 350 West Davis Parkway. Get details online.

Saturday, January 18 at 7pm
Styx The Company Presents Not A Ballet
For its annual professional contemporary collaborative dance show, STYX The Company presents Not a Ballet at the Seminole Theatre with well known compositions put to juxtaposed movements. Get details online.

Sunday, January 19 at 10am
Clear Kayak Adventure
Depart from Deering Estate’s boat basin on a guided clear kayak tour of Biscayne Bay. These transparent vessels offer an up close and uninhibited view of the marine life below as you paddle over sea-grass beds and head into a mangrove forest. Wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable paddling clothing that can get wet, bug spray, snacks, and water. Get details online.

Sunday, January 19 at 3pm
The Allan Harris Band - Jazz, Poetry, And Groove
Celebrating the release of his latest album Jazz, Poetry, & Groove, Allan Harris and his talented ensemble will captivate the audience with a fusion of soulful jazz, and genre-spanning repertoire sourced from over forty years of musical artistry. Get details online.

Sunday, January 19 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.

Tuesday, January 21 at 5pm
Game Club
This is the club for video game lovers at Cybrarium. Enjoy friendly competition and fun for ages 14 and older. Get details online.

Wednesday, January 22 at 5pm
Karaoke / Whiskey Wednesday's at City Hall Bistro
Attend the Karaoke and Whiskey special event every Wednesday at City Hall Bistro & Martini Bar to showcase your singing skills while enjoying some delicious whiskey. Whether you're a seasoned karaoke pro or just looking to have some fun, this event is open to everyone. Get details online.

Wednesday, January 22 at 6pm
Stargazing and Storytelling
Get hands-on with telescopes and see the moon, planets and stars in a new way, at the Naranja Library. Start with a space and sci-fi-themed creative workshop that includes writing, storytelling, role-playing, visual arts and more, followed by stargazing and learning about the things we can (and can't) see in the night sky. Call 305-242-2290 or email: gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 10 years and older. Get details online.

Wednesday, January 22 at 6pm
Homestead Council Meeting
The Homestead City Council meets at City Hall Council Chambers, 100 Civic Court. Call 305-224-4400. Get details online.

Thursday, January 23 at 5:30pm
ProjectArt Miami
ProjectArt hosts weekly art classes at Naranja Library taught by professional emerging artists. The program culminates in an end of the year student art exhibition. Enrollment secures your child's spot for in-person classes, starting October 3rd. Materials are available, space is limited. To register visit this link. Call 305-242-2290 or email: gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 8-12 years old. Get details online.

Thursday, January 23 at 7pm
Presence
A family becomes convinced they are not alone after moving into their new home in the suburbs. Get details online.

Fri/Sat/Sunday, January 24–26
Homestead Championship Rodeo
The southernmost rodeo in the USA gets underway with a three-day annual event put on by the all-volunteer the Homestead Rodeo Association. The 76th annual Homestead Championship Rodeo includes barrel racing, bull riding, breakaway roping, tie down roping, team roping, saddle bronc riding, bareback bronc riding, steer wrestling, the Homestead Everglades Posse, and more. Get details online.

Saturday, January 25 at 6pm
Homestead Rodeo Dance & Prime Rib Dinner
The Soroptimist International of Homestead once again will host the annual Homestead Rodeo Dance & Prime Rib Dinner at Harris Field Pavilion, 1034 NE 8th Street in Homestead. Enjoy live music, raffles, prime rib dinner, line dancing, and more. Get details online.

Saturday January 25 at 11am
Lightwire Theater's Moon Mouse - A Space Odyssey
Brining its signature brand of electroluminescent artistry to this family friendly show, is Lightwire Theater's Moon Mouse. Utilizing light, technology and music, the artists tell the story of Marvin the Mouse as he goes on the space adventure of a lifetime: a trip to the surface of the moon on his homemade rocket. 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.

Saturday, February 15 from 10am to 4pm
Upper Keys Garden Walk
The Garden Club of the Upper Keys invites you to Garden Walk 2025. Stroll through spectacular private gardens. Complimentary clubhouse activities include food trucks, vendors, artisans, and plant sales. Art show sponsored by the Art Guild of the Purple Isles. 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.