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November 2017

Wednesday, November 15, 2017 @ 7:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Death Be Gone—O, Miami Style!

Death Be Gone—O, Miami Style! Designed and photographed by Seth Labenz, Death Be Gone (Jai-Alai Books) explores Miami’s underground culture of therapeutic lotions, divine oils, and mystical perfumes. Inspired by the book, Miami poets will read original “spell poems” guaranteed to cure ailments, bring good fortune, and ward off evil. Warning: some poems may lead to spontaneous and irresistible outbreaks of love. Sponsored by

Wednesday, November 15, 2017 @ 8:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Live Music by Afrobeta

Live Music by Afrobeta: Miami’s avant-dance duo brings their genre- defying groove to The Fair in a performance that’ll fix what’s broken, right what’s wrong, and heal what ails you! Sponsored by

Thursday, November 16, 2017 @ 5:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

The Light’s On At The Porch

The Porch opens with music, food trucks, giant outdoor games and Biscayne Bay Brewing beers! Sponsored by

Thursday, November 16, 2017 @ 6:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

First Draft

First Draft: You’re inspired. But you’re also thirsty. Swing by the Porch for a drink and a guided writing prompt. Share your writing. You never know what you might knock out s you knock one back! Instructor: Lynne Barrett. Sponsored by

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First Draft

Thursday, November 16, 2017 @ 7:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Noir at the Bar

Noir at the Bar It’s Double Indemnity meets Deliverance! First, Alex Segura, author of the acclaimed Pete Fernandez Miami Mystery series, hosts readings by some of the best mystery and crime writers around—Lynne Barrett, Joe Clifford, Vicki Hendricks and Steph Post —while Wilson Sayre and the Slayers perform bluegrass and old-timey murder ballads, from the Carter Family to the Wailin’ Jennys. You’ll be stompin’ your feet — and watching your back! Sponsored by

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Noir at the Bar

Friday, November 17, 2017 @ 9:30 am
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Orange Island Review

Orange Island Review – Come out and hear today’s talented South Florida high school-student writers and editors read from their original published work at the launch of the 4th annual issue of the student-edited literary journal, The Orange Island Review. Sponsored by

Friday, November 17, 2017 @ 10:00 am
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

PATH (Preserving, Archiving & Teaching Hiphop)

PATH (Preserving, Archiving & Teaching Hiphop) – Explore the four main artistic elements of Hip Hop: DJing, MCing, B-boy/girling, and Urban Art with PATH, South Florida’s pioneering Hiphop education organization, whose work challenges the negative stereotypes and destructive behaviors often associated with Hiphop culture. Sponsored by

Friday, November 17, 2017 @ 12:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

WLRN’s Florida Round Up—Live!

WLRN’s Florida Round Up—Live!: Here’s your chance to see a panel of Florida’s top journalists discuss the news—as they do every Friday on WLRN—live and in person! Featuring special panel of authors: Edwidge Danticat, Roben Farzad and Andrew K. Frank Sponsored by

Friday, November 17, 2017 @ 5:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Happy Friday

Happy Friday, with music, food trucks, giant outdoor games and Biscayne Bay Brewing beers! Sponsored by

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Happy Friday

Friday, November 17, 2017 @ 6:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Speakfridays

Combining poetry, arts, and music, Speakfridays’ motto is no egos—just expression.  For more than a decade, Speakfridays has been a showcase for independent performing arts, a place where lovers of poetry and live music. Sponsored by

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Speakfridays

Friday, November 17, 2017 @ 9:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Lipservice & Speakfridays Afterparty

Lipservice & Speakfridays Afterparty: Hang out with the storytellers, performers and fans of the two hottest shows in South Florida.  Music and a live broadcast provided by Shake 108’s music director, the ultra-lux Aimee Beah Moore. Sponsored by

Saturday, November 18, 2017 @ 11:00 am
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Guided Meditation Session from Innergy Meditation Studios

Guided Meditation Session from Innergy Meditation Studios–Breathe, chill, and be still with the blissfully centered instructors from Innergy. Sponsored by

Saturday, November 18, 2017 @ 12:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Exchange for Change Speak Out

Do your part to address the absence of creative literacy programs in prisons—without getting arrested. Formerly incarcerated students, family members, and writing partners from the community will read writings (in English and Spanish) by Exchange for Change’s incarcerated writers. “Exchange” with them by recording responses to their work. Sponsored by

Saturday, November 18, 2017 @ 1:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Music from Elastic Bond

Elastic Bond – Groove to psychedelic trip-trop that blends funk, hip-hop, soul, and latin. Sponsored by

Saturday, November 18, 2017 @ 2:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Don’t Hate Us Because We’re Floridians: Burrow Press Book Launch Party

Catch these loud-and-proud readings from the contributors to the forthcoming Burrow Press anthology, We Can’t Help It If We’re From Florida: New Stories from a Sinking Peninsula. Sponsored by

Saturday, November 18, 2017 @ 3:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Unistiq

Unistiq —Slammin’ sounds from some of the alumni of Miami’s high-impact arts-based mentoring program Guitars Over Guns. Sponsored by

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Unistiq

Saturday, November 18, 2017 @ 4:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

The State Of

The State Of – Power duo Nabedi Osorio (drums) and Steph Taylor (keys) blend pop/rock that ranges from originals to iconic covers. Sponsored by

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The State Of

Saturday, November 18, 2017 @ 5:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Magic City Hippies

Magic City Hippies – Miami-based Indie Funk band, dusted with a taste of hiphop, and baked in an oven of Soul. Sponsored by

Sunday, November 19, 2017 @ 11:00 am
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Guided Meditation Session from Innergy Meditation

Guided Meditation Session from Innergy Meditation Studios–Breathe, chill, and be still with the blissfully centered instructors from Innergy. Sponsored by

Sunday, November 19, 2017 @ 12:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Free Bass

Free Bass: A live freestyle improvisation with Afrobeta. Everyone is invited to rock the mic! Improvisation is a social activity and it can create a collective story when a group is passing around the mic and sharing. The space created encourages listening and immediacy because you have to listen to the beat and be in the moment to think on your feet. We have been heartened sharing music this way; It becomes a collaborative circle of free expression.  Sponsored by

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Free Bass

Sunday, November 19, 2017 @ 1:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Live Music: Daniela Padron’s Bach to Venezuela

A meld of Johann Sebastian Bach with folk rhythms from Venezuela. Sponsored by

Sunday, November 19, 2017 @ 2:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Writing Class Radio Live: Storytelling Jazz

Writing Class Radio creators and hosts, Andrea Askowitz and Allison Langer, bring the podcast out of the studio for some on-the-spot verbal/musical improvisation. Based on a prompt, you’ll tell a story, then listen to what a musician has to “say” about it. It’s call and response like you’ve never heard! Sponsored by

Sunday, November 19, 2017 @ 3:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Uma Galera

Uma Galera embodies the melting pot of cultures and sounds of Miami—from ska to funk to latin—sometimes all in the same song! Sponsored by

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Uma Galera

Sunday, November 19, 2017 @ 4:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Drunk Education

It’s Ted Talk meets happy hour! Developed by Eric Thurm, writers, comics, and artists have a few (okay, maybe more than a few), then present slideshows about stuff they’re really into. Featuring: George O’Connor, Denise Duhamel, Hanif Abdurraqib, and Roxanna Elden. Sponsored by

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Drunk Education

Sunday, November 19, 2017 @ 5:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

French Horn Collective

French Horn Collective plays gypsy jazz, swing, and original French music. C’est magnifique! Sponsored by

November 2018

Sunday, November 11, 2018 @ 4:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

The Light’s On At The Porch

The Light’s On At The Porch: The Porch opens with music, food trucks, giant outdoor games, a community coloring wall from The Wynwood Coloring Book, Silent Poetry Disco curated by the Academy of American Poets, outdoor photo exhibits Miami Book Fair Retrospective, the Miami Stories Recording Booth, and Biscayne Bay Brewing beers! Special Thanks to Our Sponsors of The Porch by

Sunday, November 11, 2018 @ 5:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Exquisite Corpse

Exquisite Corpse is a perfect parlor (or Porch!) game, involving elements of unpredictability, chance, and group collaboration. Write/draw on paper, fold it, and pass it on. Your joint creation might just be exquisite! Special Thanks to Our Sponsors of The Porch by

Sunday, November 11, 2018 @ 6:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Latin-Grammy® Nominated producer and DJ, Mr. Pauer

Latin-Grammy® Nominated producer and DJ, Mr. Pauer spins his unique Miami sound, “Electrópico”, a fusion of electronica and music born between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn, including Salsa, Zouk, Reggae, Cumbia, Dancehall, Merengue, and Kuduro. Special Thanks to Our Sponsors of The Porch by

Monday, November 12, 2018 @ 5:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Transoceanic Video Exchange

The Miami-based Caribbean creative collective Third Horizon curates a night of Caribbean short films and music. Transoceanic Video Exchange: A selection of video art by artists practicing in the Caribbean, the Pacific Islands and their diasporas. Special Thanks to Our Sponsors of The Porch by

Monday, November 12, 2018 @ 6:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Short films presented by Third Horizon

The Miami-based Caribbean creative collective Third Horizon curates a night of Caribbean short films and music. Short films presented by Miami-based Caribbean artist collective, Third Horizon! Special Thanks to Our Sponsors of The Porch by

Monday, November 12, 2018 @ 7:30 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Rum & Coke Dance Party

The Miami-based Caribbean creative collective Third Horizon curates a night of Caribbean short films and music. Rum & Coke Dance Party featuring DJ Le Spam and DJ Kumi who’ll spin vintage vinyl into a night of sweaty, sonic nostalgia. Special Thanks to Our Sponsors of The Porch by

Tuesday, November 13, 2018 @ 5:30 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

BLCK Bar

Join BLCK Family, a Miami based creative collective specializing in mobile performance-art shows centered around culinary, visual, performing and social arts. BLCK Bar: Part mixology, part mixer, this spirit-filled demonstration features master mixologist Clyde Thompson (The Social Club, Zest, Wynwood Diner). Special Thanks to Our Sponsors of The Porch by

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BLCK Bar

Tuesday, November 13, 2018 @ 6:30 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Puppet Poetry

Join BLCK Family, a Miami based creative collective specializing in mobile performance-art shows centered around culinary, visual, performing and social arts. Puppet Poetry: Miami-based poets Arsimmer McCoy-Early and Calvin Early present a box-puppet theatre performance of their poem “I Bite My Tongue.” Special Thanks to Our Sponsors of The Porch by

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Puppet Poetry

Tuesday, November 13, 2018 @ 7:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

BLCK Freedom Sessions presents Shenzi

Join BLCK Family, a Miami based creative collective specializing in mobile performance-art shows centered around culinary, visual, performing and social arts. BLCK Freedom Sessions presents Shenzi, a Miami-based multi-genre quintet that combines jazz roots, hip-hop grooves, and soul with a Latin flair. Special Thanks to Our Sponsors of The Porch by

Wednesday, November 14, 2018 @ 6:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

O, Miami

Mana Contemporary’s artist collective presents an evening of experimentation, collaboration, and mutual inspiration. Hosted by Queef Latina—designer, motivational speaker, educator, artist, entrepreneur, cultural promoter, kitsch goddess, and bearded drag queen. O, Miami’s “Palace out of Paragraphs: Prose Poetry and Flash Fiction”, a series of readings that focuses on the intersection of prose and poetry: the prose poem or flash fiction. Special Thanks to Our Sponsors of The Porch by

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O, Miami

Wednesday, November 14, 2018 @ 7:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

LIZBO

Mana Contemporary’s artist collective presents an evening of experimentation, collaboration, and mutual inspiration. Hosted by Queef Latina—designer, motivational speaker, educator, artist, entrepreneur, cultural promoter, kitsch goddess, and bearded drag queen. LIZBO, an experimental arts and culture center (and spa), LIZBO showcases artists, entrepreneurs, and creatives from around the world. Special Thanks to Our Sponsors of The Porch by

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LIZBO

Wednesday, November 14, 2018 @ 7:30 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Montañé

Mana Contemporary’s artist collective presents an evening of experimentation, collaboration, and mutual inspiration. Hosted by Queef Latina—designer, motivational speaker, educator, artist, entrepreneur, cultural promoter, kitsch goddess, and bearded drag queen. Montañé, is an experimental sound project by interdisciplinary Puerto Rican artist Rafael Vargas Bernard. Special Thanks to Our Sponsors of The Porch by

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Montañé

Wednesday, November 14, 2018 @ 8:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Jenna Balfe

Mana Contemporary’s artist collective presents an evening of experimentation, collaboration, and mutual inspiration. Hosted by Queef Latina—designer, motivational speaker, educator, artist, entrepreneur, cultural promoter, kitsch goddess, and bearded drag queen. Jenna Balfe is a dancer, musician, performance artist and teacher whose work is inspired by the environment. BLCK Freedom Sessions presents Shenzi, a Miami-based multi-genre quintet that combines jazz roots, hip-hop grooves, and soul with a Latin flair. Special Thanks to Our Sponsors of The Porch by

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Jenna Balfe

Wednesday, November 14, 2018 @ 8:30 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Dog Heat

Mana Contemporary’s artist collective presents an evening of experimentation, collaboration, and mutual inspiration. Hosted by Queef Latina—designer, motivational speaker, educator, artist, entrepreneur, cultural promoter, kitsch goddess, and bearded drag queen. Dog Heat, featuring Eddy and Gregorio Alvarez, is driven by primal beats, droning bass-lines, cathartic vocals, and visceral antics. BLCK Freedom Sessions presents Shenzi, a Miami-based multi-genre quintet that combines jazz roots, hip-hop grooves, and soul with a Latin flair. Special Thanks to Our Sponsors of The Porch by

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Dog Heat

Thursday, November 15, 2018 @ 5:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

The Porch opens!

DARK, DEADLY MIAMI NOIR: Tonight, The Porch presents some of the finest crime and mystery writers, along with some murderously good musical accompaniment. The Porch opens with music, food trucks, giant outdoor games and Biscayne Bay Brewing beers and the Biscayne Poet! Special Thanks to Our Sponsors of The Porch by

Thursday, November 15, 2018 @ 6:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

First Draft

Tonight, The Porch brings you the three Rs: readings, writing and rocking! First Draft: You’re inspired. But you’re also thirsty. Swing by the Porch for a drink and a guided writing prompt. You never know what you might knock out as you knock one back! Instructor: John Dufresne. Special Thanks to Our Sponsors of The Porch by

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First Draft

Thursday, November 15, 2018 @ 7:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Noir at the Bar

Tonight, The Porch brings you the three Rs: readings, writing and rocking! Noir at the Bar:  Miami-born author Alex Segura is joined by other great crime writers. Between readings, the Gold Dust Lounge Band keeps it sultry and murderous with their blend of “surf noir” and “shoegaze Americana.” Featuring: LYNNE BARRETT, GEORGE PELECANOS, MIKE CREEDEN, LAUREN DOYLE OWENS, HECTOR DUARTE JR., JOE CLIFFORD and JONATHAN AMES! Special Thanks to Our Sponsors of The Porch by

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Noir at the Bar

Friday, November 16, 2018 @ 10:00 am
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Teen Poetry Showcase

The Porch Presents: Live and Local All day and night—from poetry to prose, from the news to the open-mic—The Porch brings you the best of South Florida live stories, storytelling, and performances. Teen Poetry Showcase featuring the powerful voices of Miami’s best budding new poets! Special Thanks to Our Sponsors of The Porch by

Friday, November 16, 2018 @ 11:00 am
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Unistiq

The Porch Presents: Live and Local All day and night—from poetry to prose, from the news to the open-mic—The Porch brings you the best of South Florida live stories, storytelling, and performances. Unistiq —Slammin’ sounds from some of the alumni of Miami’s high-impact arts-based mentoring program Guitars Over Guns. Special Thanks to Our Sponsors of The Porch by

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Unistiq

Friday, November 16, 2018 @ 1:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

WLRN’s Florida Round Up—Live!

The Porch Presents: Live and Local All day and night—from poetry to prose, from the news to the open-mic—The Porch brings you the best of South Florida live stories, storytelling, and performances. WLRN’s Florida Round Up—Live!: Here’s your chance to see a panel of Florida’s top journalists discuss the news—as they do every Friday on WLRN—live and in person! Special Thanks to Our Sponsors of The Porch by

Friday, November 16, 2018 @ 5:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Biscayne Bay Brewing beers!

The Porch Presents: Live and Local All day and night—from poetry to prose, from the news to the open-mic—The Porch brings you the best of South Florida live stories, storytelling, and performances. Happy Friday, with music, food trucks, giant outdoor games and Biscayne Bay Brewing beers! Special Thanks to Our Sponsors of The Porch by

Friday, November 16, 2018 @ 6:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

House of SpeakEasy: 305 Edition

House of Speakeasy brings its premiere literary cabaret to Miami! Come out to hear essayist and New York Times Sweet Spot columnist Steve Almond, novelist and KQED book columnist Ingrid Rojas Contreras, thriller writer and LETHAL LIT podcast writer Alex Segura, and author of Love and Death in the Sunshine State Cutter Wood tell stories about vices and their virtues. These authors will be joined by some of Miami’s most beloved singer/songwriters Alejandro Elizondo,

Saturday, November 17, 2018 @ 11:00 am
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Guided Meditation with The Sacred Space

Start your Saturday off chill! Sponsored by

Saturday, November 17, 2018 @ 12:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Exchange for Change: Poems from Prisons

Exchange for Change give you the opportunity to address the absence of creative literacy programs in prisons. Come out and read pieces written (in Spanish and English) by currently incarcerated prisoners, then “exchange” your written or audio response to their work. Also, hear readings from the inaugural issue of Exchange for Change’s literary magazine, Don’t Shake the Spoon. Sponsored by

Saturday, November 17, 2018 @ 1:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Live Music from The Remyz

The Remyz performs a fusion of funk and blues by a group of local talented young musicians with jazz, R&B, and gospel roots. Sponsored by

Saturday, November 17, 2018 @ 2:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Sekajipo for the People

Sekajipo for the People delivers powerful acoustic hip hop that melds poetry, storytelling, and live music. Sponsored by

Saturday, November 17, 2018 @ 3:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Live Music from Jahfe

Powerhouse reggae band Jahfe reflects Miami’s diverse music scene. Sponsored by

Saturday, November 17, 2018 @ 4:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Combat Hippies Present: AMAL

Combat Hippies perform a stage reading of their current production, AMAL, a theater/spoken word piece that reveals the impact of war on combatants and noncombatants, shares experiences of veterans’ adjustment to life after war, and those of civilians from war-torn countries. Sponsored by

Saturday, November 17, 2018 @ 5:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Live Music from Patrick & the Swayzees

Surf rock and crazy good times from the best thing to come out of Key West – Patrick & the Swayzees. Sponsored by

Sunday, November 18, 2018 @ 11:00 am
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Guided Meditation with The Sacred Space

Start your Sunday off chill! Sponsored by

Sunday, November 18, 2018 @ 12:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

FanTastic! Fan Fiction Readings

FanTastic! Hoist your geek flag high at this reading of Miami’s best fanfiction. You might just bump into a fellow Jedi from Dagobah. Sponsored by

Sunday, November 18, 2018 @ 1:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Live Music from Ample Samples

Come meet Ample Samples! Members of Suenalo, Afrobeta, Shenzi, Aaron Lebos Reality, PRD Mais and The Goodnites are led by OIGO’s Adrian Gonzalez in an epic jam session that juxtaposes classic rock and pop songs with afrobeat and Caribbean rhythms. Sponsored by

Sunday, November 18, 2018 @ 2:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Lip Service Presents “Stranger Than Fiction”

Lip Service: True Stories Out Loud presents “Stranger than Fiction.” Lip Service, South Florida’s best showcase for true, personal stories invites you to tell your strangest story (500-words max). Email submissions@lipservicestories.com if you want to participate. Sponsored by

Sunday, November 18, 2018 @ 3:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Live Music by Aroze Twobadou

Aroze Twobadou performs infectious Haitian folk music. Sponsored by

Sunday, November 18, 2018 @ 4:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Get Your Learning On with Drunk Education!

Drunk Education is TED Talk meets happy hour! Developed by Eric Thurm, writers, comics, and artists have a few cocktails (okay, maybe more than a few), as they present slideshows about stuff they’re really into. Sponsored by

Sunday, November 18, 2018 @ 5:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Live Music: Battle of the Brass Bands

Things get brassy when Young Musicians Unite take on FIU’s Phi Mu Alpha in a brass-band battle that would blow the roof off The Porch—if it had one.   Sponsored by

November 2019

Friday, November 22, 2019 @ 10:00 am
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Teen Poetry Showcase

Northwest corner of N.E. 3rd Street and 2nd Avenue Teen Poetry Showcase featuring the powerful voices of Miami’s best budding new poets AK Kirkland, Kayra Serpenguzel, Christopher Badillo, Nasir Sims, and Lamaria Washington from Dranoff’s Piano Slam and writers from MBF’s Speak Up: Teen Poetry and Performance Program Alexandra Ceballos, Mitch Poole, Jessica Elkins, Jose Arriaza, Maria Arango, Melly Lopez, and Nathaniel Gordon.…

Friday, November 22, 2019 @ 11:00 am
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

UNISTIQ

Northwest corner of N.E. 3rd Street and 2nd Avenue Slammin’ sounds from alumni of Miami’s high-impact arts-based mentoring program Guitars Over Guns.…

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UNISTIQ

Friday, November 22, 2019 @ 6:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

The Lights Go On At The Porch

Northwest corner of N.E. 3rd Street and 2nd Avenue The Porch opens with music, giant outdoor games, a community coloring wall from The Wynwood Coloring Book, Silent Poetry Disco curated by the Academy of American Poets, an outdoor photo exhibit of South Beach in the 70s as seen through the lens of American photographer Andy Sweet, HistoryMiami’s Miami Stories Recording Booth, and Biscayne Bay Brewing beers! Join us on The Porch starting at 6 p.m. for a free community BBQ to kick things off!…

Saturday, November 23, 2019 @ 11:00 am
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Guided Meditation

Northwest corner of N.E. 3rd Street and 2nd Avenue Start your Saturday off chill!…

Saturday, November 23, 2019 @ 12:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Live Music: DJ Ma Non Troppo & Inez Barlatier

Michael Gil, Arsenio Diaz and Manuel Clua created the trio DJ Ma Non Troppo,  a fresh and ludic blend of electronic music, loop stations pedals, guitar synthesizers that beautifully mix with the ancestral sounds of a Didgeridoo, Berimbau, Jaw harps and the Sitar. In a performance specially commissioned by Miami Book Fair for this year’s event, they will be joined by the irresistible, multitalented Haitian-American vocalist Inez Barlatier to create high energy electronic music with a taste of blues, rock, Haitian and world music.…

Saturday, November 23, 2019 @ 1:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Exchange for Change: Poems From Prisons

Exchange for Change gives you the opportunity to address the absence of creative literacy programs in prisons. Come out and read pieces written (in Spanish and English) by currently incarcerated prisoners, then “exchange” your written or audio response to their work.…

Saturday, November 23, 2019 @ 2:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Live Music: Electric Kif

(Northwest corner of N.E. 3rd Street and 2nd Avenue) Electric Kif and their undeniable spunk bring an unparalleled energy and blend of cosmic funk, rock, soul, and jazz. Sponsored by  …

Saturday, November 23, 2019 @ 3:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Lip Service: True Stories, Out Loud

Northwest corner of N.E. 3rd Street and 2nd Avenue South Florida’s longest-running, live storytelling event, Lip Service, features true, smart, honest, (and sometimes sexy) stories presented before a live audience.…

Saturday, November 23, 2019 @ 4:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Live Music: Tamboka

Northwest corner of N.E. 3rd Street and 2nd Avenue Tamboka is a Miami-based Gypsy Latin Band that plays a one-of-a-kind fusion drawing from Flamenco and Swing, to Cumbia, Bossa Nova, salsa and more. Come and shake it to the groove. Sponsored by GEICO…

Saturday, November 23, 2019 @ 5:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Literary Death Match

Northwest corner of N.E. 3rd Street and 2nd Avenue Cage fight meets poetry slam, American Idol meets book club—that’s Literary Death Match. Four local writers will read their most “electric” works, followed by no-holds-barred commentary by judges. The action will culminate in an “anything goes,” totally unpredictable finale. Hosted by Adrian Todd Zuniga.…

Saturday, November 23, 2019 @ 7:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Live Music: The Rock Bottom Remainders

The Rock Bottom Remainders is a classic rock band made up of classic authors! Between them, they’ve published more than 150 titles, sold more than 350 million books, and been translated into more than 25 languages. A special Miami Book Fair presentation featuring authors: Ridley Pearson, Sam Barry, Josh Kelly, Alan Zweibel, Erasmo Paolo, Greg Iles, Scott Turow, Carl Hiaasen, Dave Barry and Gene Weingarten. Sponsored by …

Sunday, November 24, 2019 @ 11:00 am
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Guided Meditation

Northwest corner of N.E. 3rd Street and 2nd Avenue Start your Sunday off chill!…

Sunday, November 24, 2019 @ 12:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Poetry-Music Jam

Northwest corner of N.E. 3rd Street and 2nd Avenue Miami Book Fair explores the relationship between poetry and music with Vincent Rafard, Oscar Fuentes aka the Biscayne Poet, and Julia Bhatt, in a jam session specially commissioned for this year’s Miami Book Fair.…

Sunday, November 24, 2019 @ 1:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Shtetl in the Sun: Andy Sweet’s South Beach 1977-1980

Northwest corner of N.E. 3rd Street and 2nd Avenue A discussion of Miami-native Andy Sweet’s iconic photos, which captured the 1970s South Miami Beach community’s daily rhythms in all their beach-strolling, cafeteria-noshing and klezmer-dancing glory. Featuring: Brett Sokol, Francesco Casale, Ellen Sweet Moss and Stan Hughes. Sponsored by     …

Sunday, November 24, 2019 @ 2:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Live Music: Lemon City Trio

Northwest corner of N.E. 3rd Street and 2nd Avenue Lemon City Trio blends cinematic guitar textures, hip-hop grooves, and slinky Cajun beats. Sponsored by  …

Sunday, November 24, 2019 @ 3:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Nerd Nite Miami: MBF Edition

Northwest corner of N.E. 3rd Street and 2nd Avenue Don’t miss the Miami Book Fair debut of this monthly event during which several folks give fun-yet-informative presentations while the audience drinks along. Think Discovery Channel… with beer!…

Sunday, November 24, 2019 @ 4:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Live Music: Xperimento

Northwest corner of N.E. 3rd Street and 2nd Avenue Grammy Nominated Xperimento is a bilingual, multicultural, cross-genre, All-Star, All-Live band from Miami, that blends world sounds such as Cumbia, Reggae, Ska, Salsa, Merengue, Dembo, Kuduru and Funk with elements of Rock, R&B, HipHop and Dancehall. In other words TREMENDO PARTY! Sponsored by  …

Sunday, November 24, 2019 @ 5:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Screw, Marry, or Kill

Northwest corner of N.E. 3rd Street and 2nd Avenue A Penguin Classics & MBF Collab twist on classic books featuring MBF Authors confessing their literary character crushes, the steamiest scenes from classic books, and what they’ve learned about love, friendship, sex- all the feels – from classic literature. Hosted by Penguin Classics Publisher Elda Rotor featuring Marlon James and Maris Kreizman.…

Sunday, November 24, 2019 @ 6:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Live Music: Afrobeta

Northwest corner of N.E. 3rd Street and 2nd Avenue Miami’s avant-dance duo Afrobeta’s unique and diverse sound transcends genre classifications and will keep you moving from start to finish with Cuci’s rapid-fire delivery combined with Smurphio’s funky synths and head-bopping basslines. Afrobeta is Miami. Sponsored by…

November 2021

Friday, November 19, 2021 @ 11:00 am
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

MDC Block Party

Miami Dade College students and staff are invited to a Block Party on the Plaza with DJ Ani Phearce and featuring The Miami Beach Rock Ensemble and Poetry On Demand by Oscar Fuentes – The Biscayne Poet…

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MDC Block Party

Friday, November 19, 2021 @ 5:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Downtown Happy Hour with Miami Book Fair

Join Miami Book Fair for an electrifying, kaleidoscopically psychedelic performance by Richie Hell and The Gumbo Limbo Experiment + Poetry On Demand by Oscar Fuentes – The Biscayne Poet This event requires a FREE ticket for admission. FREE PARKING available in MDC Garage (building 7). Click here for directions. CLICK HERE to RSVP    …

Saturday, November 20, 2021 @ 10:00 am
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Ongoing DJ Sets

Saturday, November 20th starting @ 10:00 am. and going throughout the day.  Kick off the second day of the street fair with some throwbacks by Miami veteran DJ Carlos Menendez…

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Ongoing DJ Sets

Saturday, November 20, 2021 @ 11:00 am
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Cortadito

Cuban musical traditions have inspired this ensemble, awarded with the “Best Latin Act” by the Miami Times in their “Best of Miami” issue in 2019.…

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Cortadito

Saturday, November 20, 2021 @ 12:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

The Magic Show: Vegas Performer Joshua Jay

This mind-bending magic performance features Joshua Jay, author of How Magician’s Think: Misdirection, Deception and Why Magic Happens

Saturday, November 20, 2021 @ 1:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Sun and Sand Comic Anthology

A short talk about the anthology publication which features 10 comics about South Florida, its people, its wildlife and its foods! Free copies will be given out following.…

Saturday, November 20, 2021 @ 1:15 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

The Biscayne Poet – Live performance with Strings

Oscar Fuentes is the Biscayne Poet, author of poems on demand, and his latest, Body Furnace, a zine set in Miami’s now-gentrified Edgewater neighborhood.…

Saturday, November 20, 2021 @ 2:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Sons of Mystro

Ever heard violins speak? Rock, then roll? Hip AND hop? If you answer no, or yes, it doesn’t matter! You must meet the Sons of Mystros — violin virtuosos with roots from Jamaica and homegrown in South Florida.…

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Sons of Mystro

Saturday, November 20, 2021 @ 3:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Juke

Rock ‘n blues, rhythm and soul sound experience.…

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Juke

Saturday, November 20, 2021 @ 4:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Juanabe

Pop and rock covers of all your favorites from The Police, Rush, The Cure, The Struts, The Revivalists, U2, and many others.…

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Juanabe

Saturday, November 20, 2021 @ 5:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Afrobeta

Formed by lyricist/vocalist Cuci Amador and synth-centric producer/arranger Tony Smurphio, this duo from Miami has been tearing up dance floors across the world since 2006.…

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Afrobeta

Saturday, November 20, 2021 @ 6:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

The 90’s Street Party

Sweat Records + Vagabonds-At-Large present The 90s Street Party featuring live music by band The State Of and DJs Lolo, Hottpants, and Carmel Ophir, with performances by The Drag Dolls.…

Sunday, November 21, 2021 @ 11:00 am
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Ongoing DJ Sets

November 21st, starting @ 11:00 am and going all the way to closing time. Enjoy some eclectic tracks and jams by Miami’s vagabond DJ Carmel Ophir.…

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Ongoing DJ Sets

Sunday, November 21, 2021 @ 11:30 am
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Young Musicians Unite presents The Jazz Collective

Standout young Miami musicians continue the traditions of a uniquely American musical art form: Jazz!…

Sunday, November 21, 2021 @ 12:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Tamboka

Free spirited individuals born from Latin grooves and soulful jazz… They will make you feel, love, live, and vibe with through their tropical and earthy sounds …

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Tamboka

Sunday, November 21, 2021 @ 1:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Shira Lee and the Space Cowboys

Inspired by old folk, country, jazz, blues, world music, alternative, indie and Americana, Shira and The Space Cowboys will take you on a mind-expanding journey through story and sound.…

Sunday, November 21, 2021 @ 2:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Sol + The Tribu

These ambassadors of the New Miami Sound bring you a retro-futuristic mix of Caribbean rhythms and all that Miami-licious swagger. They’ll get you off of your feet, dancing your way into a “Conga Inferno”.…

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Sol + The Tribu

Sunday, November 21, 2021 @ 3:00 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Stone Groove

Lyricists/Vocalists/Spoken Word/Poetry – Vagabonds-At-Large resurrects Stone Groove, hosted and MC’d by Marcus Blake, features a special performance by Bowery Poetry founder and legendary poet, Bob Holman, with J. Howard and The Experience (band) and the vocal stylings of Jahzel Dotel, Elle Michelle, Nia Devine, and Animal …

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Stone Groove

Sunday, November 21, 2021 @ 5:30 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Yoli Mayor on The Porch

This alternative R&B/Soul singer and songwriter catapulted to stardom with her incredible voice as she propelled through to the Semifinals of America’s Got Talent, and has been delivering her special vocal gifts across the globe ever since. Yoli Mayor has been singing since she was 2 years old. A Cuban-American Miami native, this singer-songwriter has found her own voice, which is often reminiscent of Amy Winehouse, Etta James and many other soulful icons.  …

Sunday, November 21, 2021 @ 6:30 pm
The Porch
300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132 United States

Agape featuring Nadia Harris

This music collective gives you a blend of Dub/Reggae, Funk, Soul, Nu-jazz, Ska, Broken Beat, Afro Beat, Batucada, Electronic, Neo Soul, Latin Soul, Psychedelic, Classical…All thrown into a solar powered blender running on maximum.…

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