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,…

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.…

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. Arrive early to explore the historic building and discover how American history is reflected in its physical architecture and presentation of artifacts,…

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,…

THE BASS MUSEUM OF ART STATION  What’s a special moment you remember? Use it to become the main character in your mini story! Inspired by The Kaleidoscopic: Writing Histories Through the Collection, currently on view at The Bass Museum of Art, this fun activity invites you and your family to draw and write. Use pictures, words, and colorful collage to tell a memory – or dream up a new one. Fold it into a mini book and share. Every story is different,…

Discover the art of handmade paper in this immersive paper-making workshop!  …

Community Yarn-Bomb-a-Thon With Artist Kern Mertle  …

Get ready to run, kick, and play! Soccer Shots brings the world’s most beloved game to kids ages 18 months to 8 years in a way that’s all about fun, friendship, and discovery. Through age-appropriate games and activities, little athletes will build skills, confidence, and character – all while having a blast in a safe and inclusive space. Whether it’s their very first time kicking a ball or they’re already soccer superstars, every child gets to shine on the field!…

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…

Pop-Up Pickleball With DETA Pickleball Club…

Race through the Swamp Safari Obstacle Course and unlock your inner superhero by testing your skills and learning new ones with Warrior Kids Academy! Engage in friendly competitions and races, or just experiment with your own strength and skills under the palm trees!…

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,…

Professor Scott McCartney, aka DJ Smoove, is an adjunct professor and a 28-year U.S. Coast Guard veteran. He crafted a pioneering three-credit DJ curriculum at Miami Dade College’s music department at its Kendall campus – the first in the nation. He also started the S Foundation, a nonprofit that brings music and turntable skills to underserved youths. He formed the Turntable Sharks DJ Club to give DJ students the opportunity to spin and curate campus events. His belief: DJing is a true musician’s craft that can lift communities,…

Skateboarding fun with Tutifruti gives participants of all ages elevated self-confidence, positive friendships, and new skills. Drop into our game sessions for a one-of-a-kind experience on wheels! Don’t forget to stop by the Tutifruti merch table to check out screenprinted apparel made by local artists! Signed waiver and helmets are mandatory; all skateboards, helmets, and protective gear provided at no additional cost.…

Las Aventuras de Turin (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; this storytime will be conducted in Spanish.   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.…