Caribbean American Heritage Month ROUND UP
Your guide to the hottest events celebrating Caribbean-American culture
June 19 to 25
June 19
Heart of Summer Premiere
Cinema Paradiso
6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Filmed in South Florida, “The Heart of Summer” will make it premiere in front of a home audience at this special showing. This romantic, instant classic features a slew of Caribbean stars, Lex Kelly-Meade, Tesh Beckham and the only and only Paul Campbell.
Bangarang
Coral Springs Center for the Arts
7 p.m.
Keith “Shebada” Ramsey returns to South Florida in the hit Jamaican play “Bangarang,” featuring fellow stars Chris McFarlane and Monique Ellis. The hit is written by David Tulloch and directed by Lloyd Allen.
Carib Style Week: Westfield Fashion Pop-Up
Westfield Broward Mall
As part of the week-long Carib Style Week celebration, the Westfield Mall will be hosting a pop-up show highlight designers from across the Caribbean and the Diaspora. Featured designers include swim and active wear designer Chandra Maharaj Designs from Trinidad and Brazil, Trinidadian resort wear designer Homanic Designs, JA Sandal Company from Jamaica, Jamaica men’s and women’s wear designer Franz Christie, Guyana designer Sonia Noel, and Carib Style Activewear from Trinidad.
June 23
MC2 Regional Tech MeetUp
The Palm Court, Miami
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Promoting technological innovation among the Diaspora, Miami Caribbean Code (MC2) hosts this annual meet-up, with panel discussion and talks on the latest tech trends and opportunities.
June 24
Carib Style Week: Carnival Rocks the Runway
Revolution LIVE, Fort Lauderdale
8 p.m. to 4 a.m.
This pop-up fashion event will feature the top ten Carnival bands and designers from One Carnival, as paraders hit the runway along with DJ Puffy and Friends, as well as a live performance by 5Star Akil.
Taste of the Caribbean
Villas Banquet Center, Lauderdale Lakes
8 p.m.
The Greater Caribbean American Cultural Coalition, Unifest and the Great Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce host this cultural and culinary bonanza, with live entertainment and fun for the whole family.
June 25
Carib Style Week Showcase
Westfield Broward Mall
11 a.m.
Carib Style Week continues a day-long calendar of activities, including a beauty bar, meet and greet with designers, a fashion show featuring the designs from the Westfield Fashion Pop-Up Experience.
