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

an airboat glides through the Everglades heading south into the far reaches of the swamp

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Redland scenic photo illustrations © Robin and Robert Burr.

Friday, April 26, the last Friday of the month, is Arbor Day, upon which individuals and groups are encouraged to plant trees and appreciate the critical role they play in our natural environment.

Thursday, May 1 is International Workers Day (May Day), a celebration of laborers and the working classes that is promoted by the international labor movement.

Monday, May 5 is Cinco de Mayo, a day to celebrate the culture, achievements and experiences of people of Mexican heritage.

Tuesday, May 6, the first Tuesday in May, is National Teacher Appreciation Day.

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Miami-Dade County Summer Camps
Register now for upcoming summer camps. Miami-Dade County Parks' Summer Camps are designed to keep kids active, engaged, and immersed in exciting outdoor adventures from June 9 to August 1, with select sites open through Aug. 12. Whether your child loves sports, arts and crafts, nature exploration, or thrilling outdoor activities, you'll find a suitable camp program. Parents can also register their child anytime throughout the summer. Siblings will receive a 10 percent discount. Get details online.

Thursday, April 24 from 9am to sunset
2025 Warbirds and Classics at AMPS Silver Field
Radio Control airplane enthusiasts with warbirds and golden era planes will gather at AMPS field (20024 Richmond Drive) over the weekend to share the fun and excitement of radio controlled model flights. Includes Saturday lunch. Get details online.

Thursday, April 24 at 11:30am
South Dade Small Business Academy: Networking with Non-Profits
The event takes place at The IDEA Center, 500 College Terrace, Bldg C in Room C303 in Homestead. Get details online.

Thursday, April 24 at 7pm
Sneak Preview of Pink Floyd at Pompeii - MCMLXXII - IMAX
Don't miss a new restoration of this timeless Pink Floyd Performance in 4K IMAX under the new title Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII. Set in the hauntingly beautiful ruins of the ancient Roman Amphitheatre in Pompeii, Italy, this unique film captures Pink Floyd performing an intimate concert with additional rare behind-the-scenes footage of the band beginning work on The Dark Side of the Moon at Abbey Road Studios. Get details and purchase advance tickets online.

Friday, April 25 from noon to 10pm
Wine tasting daily at Schnebly Winery
Take your taste buds on a tropical adventure with daily wine tastings at Schnebly Redland’s Winery. For $30 per person, enjoy a guided tasting of five unique Schnebly wines -- crafted from fruits like mango, lychee, and guava -- and take home a souvenir glass as a keepsake of your visit. Whether you're a seasoned wine lover or exploring something new, this is a sensory journey you won’t forget. Gratuity is included. See, swirl, sip, and savor at Florida’s southernmost winery. Get details and RSVP online.

Friday, April 25 at 7pm
In The Heights at Seminole Theater
The Somerset Academy Charter High Visual and Performing Arts Academy's Stallion Theatre Department welcomes the public to a special performance of In The Heights at Seminole Theatre. It's a universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood -- a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. It’s a community on the brink of change, full of hopes, dreams and pressures, where the biggest struggles can be deciding which traditions you take with you, and which ones you leave behind. Get details online.

Friday, April 25 at 8pm
Friday Country Night at Miami Brewing Company
Kick off the weekend with Country Night at the Tap Room -- a weekly favorite for all ages. Enjoy country music, dancing, and a fun-filled atmosphere perfect for families, couples, and friends. Start the night early with Happy Hour from 5 to 7pm, featuring half-off select beer and wine. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Friday, April 25 at 8:30pm
Kat Riggins & Her Blues Revival
Hailed as a powerhouse in the blues revival scene, Kat Riggins channels the raw emotion of legends like Bessie Smith and Nina Simone, delivering a mesmerizing performance that transcends genres. From intimate jazz lounges in Miami to sold-out shows across Europe, her magnetic stage presence and soul-stirring vocals captivate audiences worldwide. Get details online.

Saturday, April 26 from 9am to noon
City Nature Challenge BioBlitz
Visit the Richmond Pineland Preserve for Citizen science documenting species using the INaturalist application at 12400 SW 152 Street. City Nature Challenge is an annual four-day global bioblitz at the end of April, where cities are in a collaboration-meets-friendly-competition to see what can be accomplished when all work toward a common goal. Call 305-372-6886. Get details online.

Saturday, April 26 from 10am to 3pm
Party for the Planet at Zoo Miami
Attend Party for the Planet at Zoo Miami to discover various ways to support the environment through conservation-themed activities designed for the whole family. Meet eco-minded community partners and enjoy giveaways, animal meet and greets. Discover fun enrichment activities for the animals, featuring items crafted in the Animal Fun Factory from recycled and natural materials. Guests can come in free of charge when they turn in a cellphone as part of the Zoo's Eco-Cell phone recycling program. Get details online.

Saturday, April 26 from 11am to 1pm
Month of the Military Child Celebration
The Month of the Military Child salutes the 1.6 million children of service members, who often must make sacrifices as they move across the country and across the globe with their military families. Like the dandelion, military children blossom wherever they land. The Cybrarium celebrates these children with an event including storytime, face painting, crafts, and snacks. Get details online.

Saturday, April 26 at 3pm
Free Civic Engagement Class
Make a difference in your community. Become an active resident, learn how to participate in your local government and advocate for your community. Call the Naranja Library at 305-242-2290 or email: gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 18 years and older. Get details and register online.

Saturday, April 26 from 5:30 to 10pm
Farm Bureau Annual BBQ and Prime Rib Dinner
Dade County Farm Bureau will be honoring Hal Arve at their 45th Annual BBQ at the DiMare Complex at 500 North Krome in Florida City, at the corner of West Davis Parkway. The evening includes a full prime rib dinner with all the fixins, with raffles and live music. Purchase tickets at the Farm Bureau office, 1850 Old Dixie Highway, Homestead, FL 33033 or from any board director. Call 305-246-5514. Get details online.

Saturday, April 26 at 6pm
Devine Dining in Heaven - Farm to Table Fundraising Dinner
Dine Under the Dark Sky in the middle of the meadow, halfway between the New & Old Growth Forests. Beneath the 124-year-old Tree of Life, Break Bread, Make Friends, Celebrate Mother Earth -- Thai Style. Get details online.

Saturday, April 26 at 6pm
DNA: Dino Night Adventure
Enjoy a guided after-dark tour of Zoo Miami where the past and present collide. Walk among towering, illuminated dinosaur replicas, and discover the modern animals that share their prehistoric ancestry. As you explore the zoo at night, your guide will reveal fascinating facts about the age of dinosaurs and the creatures that still carry their legacy today. Experience the zoo in a whole new way on this thrilling journey through time. Get details online.

Saturday, April 26 from 7:30 to 10:30pm
Stargazing Night
On this magical night of the new moon, visit the Fruit & Spice Park, the vibrant, enchanting atmosphere perfect for stargazing. Explore the incredible variety of tropical fruits, and learn about the wonders of the night sky and relax under the stars. It’s a night of natural beauty, tranquility, and celestial wonder -- a one-of-a-kind experience. Call 305-247-5727. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Saturday, April 26 at 7:40pm
The Accountant 2
Christian Wolff (Ben Affleck) has a talent for solving complex problems. When an old acquaintance is murdered, leaving behind a cryptic message to "find the accountant," Wolff is compelled to solve the case. Realizing more extreme measures are necessary, Wolff recruits his estranged and highly lethal brother, Brax (Jon Bernthal), to help. In partnership with U.S. Treasury Deputy Director Marybeth Medina (Cynthia Addai-Robinson), they uncover a deadly conspiracy, becoming targets of a ruthless network of killers who will stop at nothing to keep their secrets buried. Get details online.

Sunday, April 27 from 10am to 2pm
Volunteer Day - Earth Month at Fruit and Spice Park
Volunteers are invited to join Fruit & Spice Park with the mission of strengthening the connection between humans and plants and beautifying the park in honor of Earth Month. Responsibilities and duties include weeding, pulling vines, spreading mulch other light gardening tasks. Get details online.

Sunday, April 27 at 10:30am
Hattie Bauer Preserve Guided Hike
Explore the Hattie Bauer Preserve, a place that holds both the remnants of the famed Orchid Jungle and a treasure trove of rare plant life alongside historic structures. This guided tour will delve into the intriguing history of Orchid Jungle during its glory days, uncover the factors that led to its decline, and discover the ongoing restoration efforts led by the dedicated parks department. Get details online.

Tuesday, April 29 at 6pm
Tai Chi with Grisell
Enjoy a gentle and graceful movement class designed to improve balance, coordination, focus and overall mental health at the South Dade Library. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing. Call 305-233-8140 or email: pupo-cuartasl@mdpls.org. Ages 12 years and older. Get details online.

Wednesday, April 30 at 5pm
Anime Club: Cosplay Contest
Dress to impress in the monthly Anime Club cosplay contest. Ages 13–26. Get details online.

Wednesday, April 30 at 7pm
Tropical Fruit and Vegetable Society of Redland
Members of the Tropical Fruit and Vegetable Society of Redland meet on the last Wednesday of the month at the Fruit & Spice Park at 7pm. The membership includes commercial growers, backyard gardeners and rare plant collectors. Meetings include monthly guest lectures on tropical fruit, vegetables and related topics, a free tasting table, plant exchange and horticultural library. All are welcome. Get details online.

Thursday, May 1 at 7pm
Thunderbolts* Opening Night - IMAX
Marvel Studios and a crew of indie veterans who sold out present Thunderbolts*, an irreverent team-up featuring depressed assassin Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh) alongside the MCU’s least anticipated band of misfits. Get details online.

Friday, May 2 at 6pm
Renovated Tennis & Pickleball Courts at JD Redd Park
The City Of Homestead celebrates the renovation of tennis and pickleball courts at JD Redd Park, 550 North Homestead Blvd (US1) with an exciting evening of fun and fitness, showcasing major upgrades to the park’s athletic amenities. See the resurfaced tennis courts; brand-new dedicated pickleball courts; enhanced spectator seating areas; and wi-fi access throughout the facility. Get details and RSVP online.

Friday, May 2 at 8pm
Mean Girls Jr. at Seminole Theatre
Mean Girls, the brutally hilarious musical from book writer Tina Fey (30 Rock), lyricist Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde) and composer Jeff Richmond (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt). This queen bee took Broadway by storm and has joined the musical in-crowd. Adapted from Fey's hit 2004 film, Mean Girls was nominated for a staggering 12 Tony Awards. Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady devises a plan to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a queen bee without getting stung. Get details online.

Saturday May 3 at 10am
All Kids Included Family Arts Fair
Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and The Dennis C. Moss Center with support from The Children’s Trust presents the 19th annual All Kids Included (AKI) Family Arts Festival, a free innovative, multidisciplinary community arts festival for children and families with and without disabilities. This festival features music and dance performances in addition to sensory inclusive main stage performances of Dot, Dot Dot, community resources for families, and more. Get details online.

Saturday, May 3 at 10am
Historic Kayak Adventure at Deering
Kayak through Biscayne Bay to explore the history of the surrounding area, guided by a Deering Estate Naturalist. Get details online.

Saturday, May 3 at 10am
Homework Help and Tutoring
Certified teachers meet with small groups of students in one-hour sessions to provide homework help and tutoring in reading, math, and science. Students are encouraged to bring homework material or school assignments for assistance in specific subject areas. This free service is available to all students in grades K-12. Call 305-375-1413, email: tutoring@mdpls.org or visit www.mdpls.org/tutor. Funded in part by The Children's Trust. Get details online.

Saturday, May 3 at 11am
Air Layering Class
Unlock the secrets of plant propagation with this Air Layering Workshop. Discover how to create new, healthy plants from existing branches using this effective and accessible technique. Air layering allows you to root stems while they are still attached to the parent plant, resulting in a higher success rate for many shrubs and trees. Get details online.

Saturday, May 3 at 2pm
STEAM Saturday: Build a Decorative Birdhouse
Learn about birds and their habitats while building your own decorative birdhouse at Cybrarium. Ages 6-12. Get details online.

Sunday, May 4 at 2pm
Photography Club: Scavenger Hunt
Join the photography club to photograph as many of the given prompts possible. Use your imagination to get the most creative shots. All ages are welcome. Get details online.

Sunday, May 4 at 6pm
Mother’s Day Tribute Concert
Attend this Mother’s Day celebration to honor the beautiful connection between mothers and nature, as both have the power to nurture, heal, and inspire. Featuring Deering Estate Artist-in-residence Susana Behar (voice) and other musicians, this concert promises to be a moving and inspiring tribute to motherhood. Get details online.

Tuesday, May 6 at 5:30pm
Inkwell Writers' Workshop
Look for inspiration, feedback, and a friendly group of local writers at the Cybrarium's Inkwell Writers Workshop for peer critique, discussion, writing activities, and camaraderie. Writers of all genres and experience are welcome. This event is for adults. Get details online.

Wednesday, May 7 at 4:30pm
Chess Club at the Library
Sharpen your skills by playing other fans of this classic game at South Dade Regional Library. Call 305-233-8140 or email: pupo-cuartasl@mdpls.org. Ages 5 years and older. Get details online.

Wednesday, May 7 at 5pm
Anime Club: Steampunk Goggles
Customize your own steampunk goggles at the Cybrarium. Ages 13-26. Get details online.

Friday, May 16 from 5:30 to 7:30
HCA Celebration of the Arts
Homestead Center for the Arts (HCA) invites the public to a reception at the Homestead Woman's Club with light refreshments to meet local artists and talk with HCA civic group members, like the East Everglades Orchid Society, the Camera Club, Lamplighters Writers Group and more. The association will also present three annual scholarships to deserving students and recognize outstanding HCA volunteers. To RSVP before Monday, May 12, please call Charlie Hudson at 305-230-9572 or send email: charlie@charliehudson.net. This is a free event and the public is invited. 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 quickly. Be safe -- call when you need help with virus issues. 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.

Now Available Wholesale and Retail
Lion Farms Gourmet Mushrooms
In the Redland farming region, Lion Farms produces the finest gourmet mushrooms -- a broad selection of different USDA organic 'shrooms with incredible taste profiles, grown in their state-of-the-art facility on this sustainable, regenerative farm. Retail customers: Get mushrooms every Saturday from 10am to 7pm, rain or shine, at the Coconut Grove Saturday Organic Market, 3300 Grand Avenue, (corner of Margaret Street). Get details online.