Broward
Book Festival – African American Research Library and Cultural Center, July 23
The South Florida Book Festival is a literary powerhouse featuring everything you love about the written word. In addition to meeting several of the festivals featured authors, there is food, wine and jazz music to round out the experience.
Beres Hammond Concert – Au-Rene Theater, Broward Center for the Performing Arts, July 23rd – 7:30 pm
Known as the “Otis Redding of Reggae” for his soulful vibe and smoky-sweet, bourbon-on-the-rocks vocals, Beres Hammond returns to the Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday.
Miss Jamaica Diaspora – Miramar Cultural Arts Center, July 24th 7pm
The Miss Jamaica Diaspora Coronation will be held this weekend. Miss Jamaica Diaspora Pageant’s main focuses are to encourage positive achievement, promote healthy lifestyles, encourage academic achievement and charitable involvement while helping to develop strong values, leadership skills and social conscience.
Miami
Overtown Music and Arts Festival, July 23 11am-7pm – FREE
Thousands of festival-goers are expected to take to the streets and sidewalks of the historic neighborhood — for a day full of family fun, art, delicious food and performances from national and local artists.
International Music Festival, July 23rd 8pm – 2 am
City of Miami Gardens will host the first Annual International Music Festival, a night of Music, food and live performances including African, hip hop, reggae, comp, calypso, merengue, and Soca.
Jamaica Grand Independence Ball, – Hyatt Regency Bonaventure July 30 7 pm
JAMAICA INDEPENDENCE CHURCH SERVICE – Cooper City Church of God,
July 31st 4pm
West Palm Beach
Independence Dinner Dance – Hilton Palm Beach Airport, July 30th 7 pm
