Upcoming Events

In English | En Español | An kreyòl ayisyen Inspirado en La casa en Mango Street de Sandra Cisneros La Feria del Libro de Miami te invita a descubrir las palabras, imágenes y detalles que te rodean en tu vecindario y a reflexionar sobre los espacios que nos forman. ¿Qué recuerdos viven en tu cuadra? ¿Qué vistas, sonidos e historias hacen que tu barrio se sienta como hogar? Tal vez sea el timbre de un carrito de helados, el aroma de una ropa vieja que sale de una ventana de cocina,…

In English | En Español | An kreyòl ayisyen Inspired by The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros Miami Book Fair invites you to notice the words, images, and details all around your neighborhood and reflect on the spaces that shape us. What memories live on your block? Which sights, sounds, and stories make your neighborhood feel like home? Perhaps it’s the squeak of an ice cream cart’s bell, the scent of ropa vieja drifting from a kitchen window,…

Sandra Cisneros’ iconic novella The House on Mango Street captures a year in the life of a 12-year-old girl in the small Chicago community that has shaped her. Get to know your own community and explore how our physical environments impact the identity and architecture of our cities and ourselves. Art Deco Walking Tour: Transport to the 1920s and ’30s  for a fun and engaging historical and architectural walking tour of South Beach! You’ll begin with the fascinating history of early pioneers,…

In celebration of this year’s Big Read Miami, we’re collaborating with Miami-Dade Transit – the largest transit system in the Sunshine State! – to inspire communities through sharing quotes from Sandra Cisneros’ The House on Mango Street in stations and across buses and metromovers. Plus, free copies of the book will be given away October 16 at Government Center.  Keep your eyes open to spot Cisneros’ words as you move through the city for a daily dose of literary – and life – inspiration!…

MBF will celebrate America as the land of freedom and opportunity with author Marie Arana. LatinoLand is an exceptional, all-encompassing yet personal overview of the Latino population of the United States from 1492 through today. As the book shows, Latinos are not a monolith, but share a main commonality – their overwhelming and historically factual desire to be Americans and champion the values set out in the Declaration of Independence. Marie Arana was born in Lima, Peru. She is the author of the memoir American Chica,…

Saturdays, September 6-October 18, 2025 3 p.m.-4 p.m. EST Join us online for Speak Up, a teen creative writing program supporting the artistic and professional growth of teens. In this FREE virtual creative writing workshop mini-series, teens will partner with experienced teaching artists to empower the creative writing process, from drafting to performance to publishing, to boost literacy and empower youth in Miami through community-based writing activities. The program is open to all teens (ages 13-19) and is as free of charge as it is free of homework.…

Led by professional songwriter INEZ BARLATIER, you’ll draw on themes found in Sandra Cisneros’ The House on Mango Street and discuss how they lend themselves to lyrics, melody, and chord progression, then craft an original song which you’ll perform together as a group at the end of class. No prior songwriting experience necessary! Inez Barlatier is an Ayisyen-American singer, songwriter, musician & actor with over two decades of performance history. Her music is inspired by her Ayisyen heritage and is featured in award-winning films;…

This event is sold out. If you would like to be placed on a waitlist, contact Miriam Bussel Alonso at mbussela@mdc.edu. This two-hour tour is fully ADA-compliant. Please bring a water bottle, sunscreen, a hat, and comfortable walking shoes. Join us for an immersive, multisensory exploration of the historic Jewish presence in South Beach, tracing the rise, evolution, and enduring legacy of the Jewish community in Miami Beach over the past 100 years. Examined through the lens of how neighborhoods inform identity – inspired by Sandra Cisneros’ The House on Mango Street – this walking tour delves into how Miami’s Jewish communities helped shape the cultural and architectural fabric of South Beach and invites participants to experience the neighborhood as a living archive,…

This event is FREE and open to the public. Please RSVP only if you intend to join us. Broadway meets Miami’s arts scene in a lively evening with three powerhouse members of Funding Arts Network (FAN), the nonprofit fueling exceptional visual and performing arts across Miami-Dade. Susan Rose — Tony Award-winning producer (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Hurlyburly) & co-author of the beloved José & Feliz bilingual children’s series. Lisa F.…

This event is sold out. If you would like to be placed on a waitlist, contact Miriam Bussel Alonso at mbussela@mdc.edu. Tour: Saturday, November 1 @ 3 p.m. Panel: Saturday, November 1 @ 5 p.m. As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary and Miami’s iconic Freedom Tower marks its centennial, Miami Book Fair – in partnership with the Museum of Art and Design (MOAD) and the Genealogical Society of Greater Miami – invites you to a special panel exploring the powerful intersections of personal history and national identity.…

Wednesday, November 5, 2025, to Monday, March 16, 2026  Textile artist DIANA EUSEBIO’s Field of Dreams at the Museum of Contemporary Art – her first solo exhibition – explores the significance of cultural preservation, ancestral memory, and the enduring connection between people and place. Drawing from her Indigenous Peruvian-Quechua and Afro-Dominican roots, Eusebio bridges personal memory with ancestral traditions, using natural dyes and textiles to create works grounded in both the flora and fauna of Miami and the landscapes of her family’s homelands.…

La destacada poeta, narradora y dramaturga cubana Legna Rodríguez Iglesias presenta su nueva novela Paroled, una obra que desafía las categorías convencionales y busca abrir nuevos caminos literarios. El texto relata la vida de una inmigrante en Miami que se enfrenta a la burocracia, el trabajo precario, desarrolla su pasión por la escritura y vive la experiencia del embarazo. En conversación con el novelista venezolano Camilo Pino.   Compra Paroled – Rodríguez Iglesias  Compra Crema Paraíso – Pino…

Lihi Lapid’s latest novel follows the lives of two women in their first years of marriage and motherhood. One is a fictional character trying to live the happily-ever-after many imagine for themselves; the other is inspired by the author herself, relating the most intimate moments of her life. Both start their marriages full of idyllic happiness, but as the stressors of everyday existence seep into their daily lives, that spark of young love begins to dim. I Wanted to Be Wonderful is a tale of metamorphosis – from independent working woman to mother – shattered dreams,…

Jump N’ Funk – “America’s Original Afrobeat Party” – marks opening day of Miami Book Fair with an unforgettable night of music, visuals, and community. Launched as an after-work gathering at NYC’s fabled Shine Nightclub to raise awareness about the undisputed King of Afrobeat, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Jump N’ Funk has since traveled the globe, partnering with artists, venues, arts institutions, and museums worldwide. At the Fair, Jump N’ Funk founder Rich Medina teams up with the legendary Kenny Dope (Masters at Work • Kay-Dee Records) – a four-time Grammy nominee and one of the most influential producers/DJs in global dance music history – alongside immersive visuals by Mark Hines/The Marksmen  to deliver a dance experience like no other.…

Our climate is melting down. But Bill McKibben, one of the first to sound the climate crisis alarm, insists that the moment is also full of possibility. Here Comes the Sun tells the story of the sudden spike in power from the sun and wind, and of the fossil fuel industry’s desperate fight to hold this power at bay. But you can’t hoard solar energy or keep it in reserve. It’s available to all and more than just a path out of the climate crisis: It’s a chance to reorder the world on saner and more humane grounds.…

From New York Times bestseller Daniel Silva comes a tale of murder, greed, and corruption. Art restorer and legendary spy Gabriel Allon has been commissioned to restore one of the most important paintings in Venice, but when he discovers a body floating in the Venetian Lagoon, he finds himself in a desperate race to recover a lost Leonardo da Vinci masterpiece. The misattributed portrait of a young girl had been gathering dust in a Vatican storeroom for more than a century.…

Kenny Chesney went from outside the Knoxville, Tennessee, city limits playing sports and loving music to defining the sound of coming-of-age in the 21st century. Rewriting and refocusing what a song could be, he fused rock, reggae, bluegrass, and scores of positive energy to become a stadium-sized superstar and the only country act in Billboard’s “Top 10 Touring Acts of the Last 25 Years” for the past 15 years. A songwriter, groundbreaker, visionary, and regular guy, he’ll speak with award-winning music critic and his HEART • LIFE • MUSIC co-author Holly Gleason about the journey to get here,…

Signature drinks and yummy bites. On-point DJs and curated hit lists. Literary-inspired diversions every night of the week. It’s all happening at the Lost Chapter rooftop lounge, where chill vibes and cool conversations meet under Miami’s starry skies. Stop by and stay awhile – you could find your next fave book – or book club bestie.   SPONSORED BY …

Free special program!  Brain surgery is a relatively new and mysterious profession, but in Gray Matters: A Biography of Brain Surgery, Dr. Theodore H. Schwartz, M.D., pulls back the surgical drapes on this lifesaving specialty. Warm, rigorous, and deeply insightful, the book shares what it’s like to hold the scalpel, wield the drill, and extract a tumor – when every second can mean life or death. Through case studies that bring to life the complexity and fragility of the brain,…

Signature drinks and yummy bites. On-point DJs and curated hit lists. Literary-inspired diversions every night of the week. It’s all happening at the Lost Chapter rooftop lounge, where chill vibes and cool conversations meet under Miami’s starry skies. Stop by and stay awhile – you could find your next fave book – or book club bestie.   SPONSORED BY …

American business icon Barry Diller reveals his successes, failures, and struggles with surprising intimacy in an engaging memoir. Writing in his singular voice, he delivers an astute business memoir, an unvarnished look at Hollywood, a primer on media, and a frank coming-of-age story. His ascent was meteoric and his media savvy arguably changed the course of American culture. Never cowed by the talent – actors, directors, and producers – Diller worked with them all and championed “creative conflict.” He also recognized our digital future and grew a billion-dollar constellation of brands,…

La escritora, actriz y performer Rosie Inguanzo presenta Viene regando flores. Cubicherías y ornitologías, obra que recorre el imaginario cubano a través de estampas costumbristas, referencias musicales, ornitología criolla y humor. El escritor y editor Pablo de Cuba Soria, el ensayista, crítico y narrador José Prats Sariol y el violinista, compositor y ensayista Alfredo Triff presentan ¿Una verdadera patria? Ensayos para un centenario en ruinas, libro que reproduce la conferencia de Jorge Mañach titulada La crisis de la alta cultura en Cuba en 1926.…

Signature drinks and yummy bites. On-point DJs and curated hit lists. Literary-inspired diversions every night of the week. It’s all happening at the Lost Chapter rooftop lounge, where chill vibes and cool conversations meet under Miami’s starry skies. Stop by and stay awhile – you could find your next fave book – or book club bestie.   SPONSORED BY …

In Art Work: On the Creative Life, critically acclaimed photographer and author Sally Mann offers a spellbinding mix of wild and illuminating stories, advice both practical and not, and life lessons. Written in a direct, fearless, and occasionally outrageous tone, the book reaffirms Mann as a unique and resonant voice for our times. Illustrated throughout with photographs, journal entries, and letters that bring immediacy and poignancy to the narrative, Art Work is full of thought-provoking insights about the hazards of early promise;…

Una charla sobre los principales hitos y estereotipos que han definido al género negro y policial. Pondremos el foco en las diferencias entre su evolución en Iberoamérica y la tradición anglosajona. Un recorrido que invita a descubrir cómo, detrás de cada crimen ficticio, se refleja la historia y la identidad de cada lugar. Con Alicia Escardó, Alicia Mercado Harvey, Pablo Brescia y Pedro Medina León. EN COLABORACIÓN CON   Compra A pesar del naufragio – Escardo Compra La muerte no tiene traducción – Mercado Harvey Compra El Blues del Comanche – Medina León…

Signature drinks and yummy bites. On-point DJs and curated hit lists. Literary-inspired diversions every night of the week. It’s all happening at the Lost Chapter rooftop lounge, where chill vibes and cool conversations meet under Miami’s starry skies. Stop by and stay awhile – you could find your next fave book – or book club bestie.   SPONSORED BY …

Join us for “Poetry City: Ciudad Poesía,” an immersive performance showcasing the evolution of Miami’s poetry through a curated lineup of voices spanning decades and movements. A variety of local poets will perform alongside a live jazz trio, creating a dynamic and engaging presentation that brings the city’s literary and musical rhythms together in celebration. Co-hosted by The Biscayne Poet, Oscar Fuentes, and Nicole Tallman, poetry ambassador for the Miami-Dade County Mayor’s Office, this performance will be the grand finale to the upcoming Poetry City documentary,…

Javier Marín presenta En vivo desde América. Cómo la TV latina conquistó Estados Unidos, una obra que relata cómo una familia mexicana y un operador estadounidense fundaron Univisión, empresa que logró definir la identidad hispana en EE.UU. y revolucionó los medios, con historias de ambición y sueño por dar voz a una comunidad en crecimiento. En conversación con el periodista Ricardo Brown.   Compra En vivo desde América. Cómo la TV latina conquistó Estados Unidos – Marín…

Like wind on a lake, newly appointed U.S. Poet Laureate Arthur Sze’s 12th book of poetry, Into the Hush, extends a language that ripples and stills, conjuring a cast of fruit trees and gunshots, butterflies and chemistry, animals and man. Drawing on craft honed over decades of writing, these poems earn their profound simplicity, moving with imaginative power and emotional force. Sze harnesses a range of innovative forms to respond to the challenges of our nuclear age – endangered cultures and the exigencies of climate change – exploring what it means to write on a planet struggling against the Anthropocene,…

A dynamic stage performance blending live DJ-ing with interactive storytelling. DJ Bear Who? reads excerpts from The DJ book series and remixes soundscapes in real time to match each story’s mood and action. Kids participate by suggesting beats, dancing along, and joining on stage for rhythm games.…

Learn the history of photography and how light brings images to life! Kids will get the opportunity to build their own camera obscura and take a closer look at historical photos from HistoryMiami’s archive collection.   PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH…

The 2025 National Book Award-honored authors in young people’s literature – including María Dolores Águila, K. Ancrum, Daniel Nayeri, Hannah V. Sawyerr, Maria van Lieshout, and Ibi Zoboi – visit Miami Book Fair to share from and about their books, and answer questions from Miami-Dade County students. Hosted by Ebony LaDelle, author of You’ve Got a Place Here, Too: An Anthology of Black Love Stories Set at HBCUs and This Could Be Forever. For more information and to RSVP,…

Turin Adventures is a celebration of the connection with nature, the joy of conviviality and the power of imagination; a series of perfect stories to enjoy with the family and treasure forever. Grades K-3.   SPONSORED BY…

Join This Is Improv for interactive acting workshops where kids and families explore storytelling, imagination, and the joy of play!…

A cardboard box is not just a cardboard box. Imagination rules as ordinary cardboard boxes are transformed into the extraordinary in this theater adaptation.…

Ever wondered what happens when art and nature team up? In this eco-friendly workshop, you’ll turn everyday recycled materials – like bottle caps, cardboard, and pipe cleaners – into extraordinary insect creations! Along the way, you’ll discover fun facts about bugs big and small, from glowing fireflies to jumping grasshoppers, and learn why these tiny creatures are so important to our world. With a splash of imagination and a dash of recycling magic, you’ll bring your own unique insect to life,…

Ever wondered what happens when art and nature team up? In this eco-friendly workshop, you’ll turn everyday recycled materials – like bottle caps, cardboard, and pipe cleaners – into extraordinary insect creations! Along the way, you’ll discover fun facts about bugs big and small, from glowing fireflies to jumping grasshoppers, and learn why these tiny creatures are so important to our world. With a splash of imagination and a dash of recycling magic, you’ll bring your own unique insect to life,…

Join artist and educator Nicole Combeau for a playful workshop where young creators will design their very own pop-up accordion books! Using simple folds, colorful paper, and imaginative drawings or stories, kids will explore how books can spring to life in surprising ways. Each participant will leave with a handmade book infused with their own creative expression. Recommended for ages 5-12.   This event is a CREATE! featured workshop. All featured workshops require a FREE ticket to attend due to limited seating.…