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

the club house at Cottage Grove residential complex on Quail Roost Drive was completed in advance of the general buildout of the 92 acre property

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Redland scenic photo illustrations © Robin and Robert Burr.

Friday, February 20 is National Leadership Day, acknowledging the power of positive leadership and the impact that leaders make in people's lives as they seek to develop themselves and others.

Saturday, February 21 is National Sticky Bun Day, recognizing a delicious pastry that comes rolled up and dripping with a sweet, sugary topping.

Sunday, February 22 is George Washington's birthday. George was born in 1732. He became commander in chief of the Continental Army in 1775. In 1787, Washington was unanimously elected president by the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. He took the oath of office in 1789. He served two terms of office from 1789 until 1797.

Sunday, February 22 is National Margarita Day, a beverage that tastes like the Tequila summer sun in a blender.

Wednesday, February 25 is National Clam Chowder Day, striving for a balance of rich, creamy texture, briny flavor, and hearty components, featuring tender clams and potatoes that complement a smoky bacon base.

Thursday, February 26 is National Chili Day, celebrated on the fourth Thursday in February, honors one of America’s favorite bowls, featuring a deep, complex, and savory flavor profile, usually achieved through a combination of slow-simmering, high-quality ingredients, and a bloomed blend of smoky spices.

Tuesday, March 4 is National Pancake Day, raising money for charity at International House of Pancakes. From 7am to 8pm get a free short stack of IHOP's World Famous Buttermilk Pancakes -- and leave a donation for charity.

Save The Date
Fri/Sat/Sun, March 6–8 from 10am to 4pm
Key West Orchid Festival
The annual gathering of orchid enthusiasts, vendors and members of the Key West Orchid Society takes place at West Martello Garden Club at Higgs Beach, 1100 Atlantic Blvd in Key West. Among the vendors at the Key West Orchid Festival are Quest Orchids, Soroa Orchids, Mac's Orchids, Jim-N-I Orchids, J&J Unique Orchids, Lady Vanda, OFE International (Orchid growing supplies), J&J Plant Corp and the KWOS Members' Co-Op table where you can purchase divisions of members plants at great prices. Get details online.

Thursday, February 19 at 5pm
SAT & PSAT Strategy Lab at Naranja Library
Who says test prep for the Scholastic Assessment Tests can’t be fun? In this SAT & PSAT tutoring experience, every correct answer unlocks property purchases and strategic advantages. Learn how to outthink the test, manage risk, and make winning moves, both on the board and on exam day. The smartest strategist takes it all. This is a student-designed and led program.  Call Naranja Library at 305-242-2290 or email: gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 14 years and older. Get details online.

Thursday, February 19 at 6:30pm
South Dade NAACP Monthly Meeting
The Naranja Branch Library hosts the monthly meeting of the South Dade NAACP to discuss ideas on activities and ways to make their voices heard every third Thursday each month. Get details online.

Friday, February 20 at 6pm
Zootopia - Outdoor Movie Presentation
Bring the family out to the William F. Dickinson Community Center, 1601 North Krome Avenue in Homestead for a delightful evening of free movie entertainment with Disney's Zootopia. From the largest elephant to the smallest shrew, the city of Zootopia is a mammal metropolis where various animals live and thrive. When Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) becomes the first rabbit to join the police force, she quickly learns how tough it is to enforce the law. Determined to prove herself, Judy jumps at the opportunity to solve a mysterious case. Unfortunately, that means working with Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman), a wily fox who makes her job even harder. Bring blankets and lawn chairs for this community movie night. Get details online.

Friday, February 20 at 8pm
Old People Themed Night at Miami Brewing Company
Miami Brewing Company hosts Old People Themed Night, a costume-themed evening encouraging guests to dress as their future selves. The event features music, dancing, and a casual social atmosphere inside the brewery, with craft beer and food available for purchase throughout the night. Get details online.

Fri/Sat, February 20–21 at 8pm
Disney Frozen Jr - Live On Stage
Bringing the magic of Arendelle to life on the Seminole Theatre stage, Disney's Frozen Jr. is based on the hit Broadway musical and the beloved Disney film. This heartwarming production follows the journey of sisters Anna and Elsa as they discover the true meaning of love, courage, and acceptance. Featuring unforgettable songs like "Let It Go," "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" and "For the First Time in Forever," this spectacular show combines dazzling performances, stunning costumes, and an inspiring story that will captivate audiences of all ages. Enjoy performances on Friday and Saturday evenings. Get details online.

Saturday, February 21 from 10am to 1pm
M-DCPS Family Fest 2026
The M-DCPS Parent Academy is a free, year-round, parent engagement initiative of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, helping parents become full partners in their children’s education. The annual Family Fest offers free resources for the entire family at 28300 SE 152 Avenue in Leisure City. Get details online.

Saturday, February 21 from 4 to 8:30pm
Biscayne National Park - After Dark
The Rangers of Biscayne National Park are excited to celebrate another free Park After Dark event with with the public. The park will close later than usual, offering attendance the chance to take a sunset walk with a loved one, enjoy a late picnic, and catch that last fish at 9700 SW 328th Street. Get details online. Get details online.

Saturday, February 21 from 5 to 8pm
Toasting Around the Tropics: After Hours
Travel the world vicariously through flavor at Toasting Around the Tropics: After Hours, a unique sangria tasting event at Fruit & Spice Park. This 21+ experience invites you to sample five tropical sangrias -- your choice of white or red -- each inspired by the fruits and flavors of a different global region: Tropical Americas, Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Mediterranean. Your ticket includes park admission, access to each sangria station (one drink per region), and a Toasting Passport to be stamped as you sip your way around the tropics. Every sangria is crafted with ingredients that represent its region’s botanical heritage -- many sourced right from the park’s own collection. Get details online.

Saturday, February 21 at 7pm
Latin Top 40’s Music Night at Schnebly Redland’s Winery
Schnebly Redland’s Winery hosts a Latin Top 40s music night featuring DJ Drac spinning a mix of Latin and Top 40 hits in an open-air evening setting. Guests can enjoy dancing alongside tropical wines and craft beers from Miami Brewing Company while music plays throughout the night. Get details online.

Saturday, February 21 at 8pm
Monty Alexander - Jamaica to Jazz
Legendary Jazz Pianist Monty Alexander performs live at Moss Cultural Arts Center. One of the pioneers of early Jamaican popular music, Monty Alexander, as a teenager, played in the island’s first recording studios (in the late 1950s). He took part in the first sessions that gave rise to ska music, which gave rise to reggae in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Jamaican music and jazz matter greatly to Alexander and are an integral part of his musical expression. After his family settled in the United States, he connected with jazz greats like Duke Ellington, Ray Brown, Milt Jackson, West Montgomery, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, and more. Supporting Hurricane Melissa Relief Efforts -- during the Monty Alexander performance, the Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) will be collecting monetary donations to go toward Jamaica’s Hurricane Melissa relief efforts. Please visit their table in the lobby during the performance to make a donation. Get details online.

Saturday, February 21 at 8pm
How to Make a Killing
Disowned at birth by his obscenely wealthy family, blue-collar Becket Redfellow (Glen Powell) will stop at nothing to reclaim his inheritance, no matter how many relatives stand in his way. Get details online.

Saturday, February 21 at 8pm
Twilight in the Park at Dark - Thai Tapas
Looking to unplug and enjoy a different kind of Saturday night? Visit Patch of Heaven Sanctuary for Twilight in the Park at Dark -- Thai Tapas and Music is for anyone craving beauty, calm, and community after a long week. Enjoy Thai Tapas, candlelit strolls, and the magic of a Mindful Pocket Park experience stay to linger in the stillness only the forest at night can offer. Get details online.

Sunday, February 22 from 10am to 4pm
The Farmers Market at Cauley Square
Visit the Fountain Garden of Cauley Square every Sunday through May 31 for the curated Farmer's Market, offering fresh produce, artisanal goods, and community spirit. Stroll through the market, meet local vendors, and enjoy walks through the many gardens and shops on site. Get details online.

Sunday, February 22 from 11am to 4pm
South Florida Region: Classic Car Show
The show is open to all cars from the year 2001 and older. Shops and dining venues at Cauley Square will be open. Bring the whole family, explore the unique shops. Get details online.

Sunday, February 22 from 3 to 7pm
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 Taproom 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. The perfect place to let loose and have some fun. Get details and RSVP online.

Monday, February 23 at 7:15pm
Tropical Fern & Exotic Plant Society meeting
Speaker Carl Lewis, Ph. D. will give a presentation titled City in a Garden: Fairchild’s Vision for South Florida at the monthly meeting of the Tropical Fern & Exotic Plant Society, held at Fairchild Garden. Get details online.

Tuesday, February 24 at 7pm
East Everglades Orchid Society monthly meeting
The EEOS meets every fourth Tuesday of the month at the University of Florida Extension Center, 18710 SW 288 Street for an evening of orchid presentations, raffles, a casual pot luck meal and the presentation of awards judging for outstanding orchids. Get details on their web site or the facebook group page.

Tuesday, February 24 27 at 7:30pm
Dade Chapter Florida Native Plant Society
The Dade Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society meets at Pinecrest Gardens for their monthly meeting with a program speaker. Come early or stay late to enjoy refreshments, socialize and browse the merchandise and raffle tables. The raffle follows the program. Get details online.

Wednesday, February 25 at 7:30pm
Tropical Fruit & Vegetable Society of Redland
The Tropical Fruit & Vegetable Society of Redland (TFVSR) meets at the Fruit & Spice Park, 24801 SW 187 Avenue on the last Wednesday of the month, to enjoy a guest speaker and a pot luck meal. Call 317-989-1339. Get details online.

Thursday, February 26 at 11:30am
Black History Month Luncheon - Legacy In Leadership
Attend a South Dade Chamber networking lunch where local professionals, entrepreneurs, and industry peers will come together for meaningful conversation and new connections. It's a great opportunity to expand your network, exchange ideas, and explore potential collaborations in a relaxed, informal setting at Texas Roadhouse, 33250 South Dixie Highway in Florida City. Get details online.

Thursday, February 26 from 6 to 9pm
Artist In The Spotlight - Second Annual Poetry Slam
The City of Homestead invites the community to an evening celebrating visual art and spoken word at the historic Seminole Theatre. 18 North Krome Avenue in Homestead, featuring visual artist Rodney Royal. Guests can explore and purchase artwork while enjoying a cash bar and food truck offerings. At 7:30pm, the 2nd Annual Poetry Slam showcases talented local poets as they share original spoken-word performances inspired by history, culture, and life experience. Get details online.

Thursday, February 26 at 6:30pm
Zoo Miami - Wild Tales with Dr. Arnaud Desbiez
Dr. Desbiez shares his work with the Giant Anteater and Highway Project, and his experiences in radio-collaring individuals to track their movements. Get details online.

Thursday, February 26 at 8:30pm
Batsu! A Japanese Game Show Comedy
Inspired by Japan’s infamous batsu game, four fearless comedians face off in improv challenges where failure means hilarious punishment -- from shocking surprises to paintball splatters -- all with the audience deciding their fate. Hosted by Japanese TV star Brian "Bu-Chan" Walters at the Moss Cultural Arts Center, Batsu! blends the spectacle of Japanese variety shows with the unpredictability of American improv. Get details online.

Friday, February 27 at 7pm
Stand Up Comedy Night at Post 43
Attend a night of comedy and camaraderie at the American Legion during their second annual Comedy Night at John G. Salley American Legion Post 43, at 399 South Krome Avenue in Homestead. Get details online.

Friday, February 27 at 8pm
A Living Songbook: Celebrating Black History Through Song, Movement & Story
Experience a living archive of sound, motion, and memory at Seminole Thetre. Through soulful music, expressive movement, and powerful storytelling, Black history is honored as something felt, shared, and continually evolving. Each song and story becomes a page in a living archive, reminding us that history is not only remembered, but felt. Get details online.

Saturday, February 28 at 9am
Classics By The Bay at Homestead Bayfront Park
Bring the family out to enjoy the 20th Annual Classics by the Bay car show at Homestead Bayfront Park, a free event with classic cars, food trucks, DJ music, and beautiful bay views. Get details online.

Saturday, February 28 from 10am to 4pm
Upper Keys Garden Walk
The Garden Club of the Upper Keys invites you to Garden Walk 2026, featuring a wide variety of island garden styles, not otherwise available for viewing. Stroll through the Francis Tracy Garden Center (mm 94 Bayside) grounds from 9am to 4pm while enjoying spectacular vendors of all types, art show, plant sales, artisan wares, and mobile food vendors. Get details online.

Saturday, February 28 at 10am
Tropical Beekeepers Hands On Hives
Join the tropical beekeepers for their monthly hands-on exercise inspecting the bee hives at the Fruit and Spice Park. Protective clothing required. Get details online.

Saturday, February 28 at 11am
Tropical Cooking Class at Fruit & Spice Park
Experience unique, new flavors in our hands-on culinary experience. This class will introduce you to incorporate exotic, tropical ingredients into delicious dishes while discovering the unique history and story of each one. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a curious foodie, this immersive experience will inspire your cooking and transport your taste buds to new heights. Get details online.

Saturday, February 28 from 4 to 6pm
Art in the Park - Free Community Arts Celebration
Bring the family to Art in the Park, a free community day celebration as part of Artwalk Homestead: Festival of the Arts at Losner Park, 104 North Krome Avenue in downtown Homestead -- a lively destination celebrating visual, performing, and creative arts. The event highlights the diversity, talent, and culture of Homestead and the greater South Dade region. This free, family-friendly festival is designed to engage all ages with hands-on experiences, live entertainment, and immersive art showcases. Get details online.

Saturday, February 28 at 8pm
The Rocket Man Show at Moss Cultural Arts Center
Crash land into your seat with The Rocket Man Show, starring Scotsman Rus Anderson -- Elton John's official stunt and body double as featured in the "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" world tour. Chosen by Elton himself, Anderson pilots a night of greatest hits, while slamming the piano and wearing Elton's actual, personally-owned costumes from the 1970s. Get details online. 

Fri/Sat/Sun, March 6–8 from 10am to 4pm
Key West Orchid Festival
The annual gathering of orchid enthusiasts, vendors and members of the Key West Orchid Society takes place at West Martello Garden Club at Higgs Beach, 1100 Atlantic Blvd in Key West. Among the vendors at the Key West Orchid Festival are Quest Orchids, Soroa Orchids, Mac's Orchids, Jim-N-I Orchids, J&J Unique Orchids, Lady Vanda, OFE International (Orchid growing supplies), J&J Plant Corp and the KWOS Members' Co-Op table where you can purchase divisions of members plants at great prices. Get details online.

Friday, March 6 at 7pm
Feast With The Beasts 2025 - Zoo Miami
Gather up to 8 friends and kick off your night in the exclusive pre-party Beastkeeper lounge, featuring upscale restaurants, premium spirits, and unique encounters with animals. Continue the fun by exploring the main event and venture into the newly introduced cocktail alley. For the remainder of the event, you’ll have full access to your private suite in our Rainforest Lounge. Get details online.

Sat/Sun, March 7–8 from 11am to 6pm
Homestead Stone Crab and Seafood Festival
Bring the family out to the 8th annual Rotary Club of Homestead Stone Crab and Seafood Festival to savor the delectable offerings of fresh stone crab, shrimp, lobster, and various other seafood delights that are sure to satisfy your taste buds. Enjoy the lively ambiance with live music, unique arts and crafts, creating an ideal setting for unforgettable moments at the Homestead Sports Complex. Get details online.

Sunday, March 8 at 3pm
I Am, He Said - Celebrate the Music of Neil Diamond
The Moss Cultural Arts Center presents Matt Vee, along with cousins Jeff and Tommy Vee, sons of the legendary Bobby Vee, joining forces with their family and friends as The Killer Vees to celebrate the music from a timeless catalog. Neil Diamond sold over 100 million records worldwide with music that became the soundtrack of multiple generations that span five decades. As a Tin Pan Alley song writer in the mid-1960s, Diamond penned songs recorded by everyone from Elvis Presley to Deep Purple and, of course, the Monkees’ classic, I’m A Believer. Get details online.

Friday, March 27 at 8pm
Classic Skynyrd Live! at the Seminole Theatre
The Seminole Theatre presents Classic Skynyrd Live! recreating the sound and excitement of the concert experience as performed by the original artists. They bring a high energy show performing spot on, authentic renditions of the music of Lynyrd Skynyrd. This talented group of musicians includes: Dave Sorber on Lead/Slide Guitar and Vocals; Ray Jandura on Bass Guitar and Vocals; Tommy Kelly on Lead Vocals; Tom Tibaldi on Keyboards and Rhythm Guitar; Joe Barker on Lead/Slide Guitar and Vocals; plus Jay Skar on Drums and Vocals. Get details online.

Homestead Office
Dr. Roberto Ponce, Optometrist
Specializing in eye exams, Optometrist, sunglasses, eyeglasses and contacts, Dr. Roberto Ponce has offices at 1829 SW 8th Street (Campbell Drive) in Homestead. Se Habla Español. Call 305-642-2040. Get details online.

Floral Works Of Art
Soroa Orchids - Live Orchid Arrangements
Providing live orchid arrangements to some of the most exclusive hotels and condominiums in south Florida for over 30 years, Soroa Orchids great advantage is the ability to select among the best orchids from over 30,000 square feet of greenhouses, with carefully crafted floral works of art, paying special attention to every detail -- color, balance, composition, and the use of unique decorative containers. Count on Soroa Orchids to design a variety of arrangements that will blend with any space and environment -- delivering the very best when it matters most. Located at 25750 SW 177th Ave (Krome). Call 305-898-3182. Get details online.

Excellence Guaranteed
A.S. Automotive - Maintenance, Repairs, Diagnostics
Family owned and operated since 1988, Abdi Soltanipour and his team bring decades of experience in the automotive industry, offering a comprehensive range of services, including vehicle for all makes and models. His team of skilled technicians is dedicated to providing top-notch workmanship and using the latest tools and technology to keep your vehicle running smoothly. Located near Miami Executive Airport at 14088 SW 139th Court, Miami, FL 33186. Call 305-252-1107. Get details online.

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A big thank you to all of our Redland View sponsors for helping us highlight these special events in the countryside -- and thanks to our Redland View readers for your continued interest in these delightful cultural opportunities.

Robert and Robin Burr