A rich tapestry of music, blending gospel, jazz, classical, and contemporary R&B/soul, with original spoken word and dance to explore Black history and liberation

Join Overtown's Juneteenth Roll Call — a meaningful community gathering at the Historic Lyric Theater that honors the legacy of freedom, brings people together in reflection and unity, and creates space to acknowledge history, celebrate culture, and inspire collective progress. Hosted by Overtown Biz and the Black Archives History & Research Foundation of South Florida. Free admission — reserve your spot today.

Celebrate one year of literacy, culture, and community at the Roots Book Fair in Liberty City! This free event features local authors, spoken word performances, author meet-and-greets, and hidden gems for book lovers of all ages. Stop by Roots Bookstore and Market for a day of reading, culture, and good vibes. 11 AM – 6 PM.

Join the Overtown Business Association for a Juneteenth Weekend celebration honoring the rich history, culture, and legacy of Historic Overtown — known as the "Harlem of the South." Enjoy 5 hours of Soul, R&B, and Old School Hip-Hop by DJ SelfBorn, a Heritage Market featuring local businesses and vendors, food, community fellowship, and the launch of Month 1 of a 12-Month Tribute Series honoring Miami soul legend Betty Wright. Your $25 admission directly supports Overtown's economic development, community activation, and cultural preservation.

A rich tapestry of music, blending gospel, jazz, classical, and contemporary R&B/soul, with original spoken word and dance to explore Black history and liberation

In this South Florida premiere, this epic tale follows Celie, a young woman who endures unimaginable hardship, yet embarks on a profound personal journey over the course of 40 years. Her story of self-discovery, resilience, and empowerment is brought to life through a joyous and dynamic score blending jazz, ragtime, gospel, blues, and African music.

TICKETS COMING SOON. A diverse multicultural cast of performers, the majority of which are currently in high school and recently graduated, showcase their talents after completing our summer program dedicated to cultivating young professional artists.

TICKETS COMING SOON. Set in 1986 at the Aburi Girls’ School in Ghana and revolves around the dynamics of a group of high school girls as they compete for the title of Miss Ghana. MaameYaa Boafo –the queen bee at an exclusive Ghanaian school–is set on competing in the Miss Universe pageant. However, the arrival of Ericka, an American transfer student, captures the attention of the recruiter along with Paulina’s friends.The play addresses themes such as colorism, classism, and the pressures of beauty standards while providing a humorous take on the challenges faced by teenage girls.

Presented annually by AfriKin in partnership with the City of North Miami, the event brings together chefs, artists and performers to showcase foodways from across Africa and its global diaspora.

The program features unlimited tastings from chefs representing more than 15 countries, offering both traditional dishes and contemporary interpretations. A central highlight is the Jollof Cook-Off, where chefs from countries including Ghana, Nigeria and Senegal compete in a friendly culinary rivalry rooted in regional pride and technique. Live music spanning Afrobeat, reggae and soca accompanies the food programming, alongside dance performances, art installations and a curated vendor village.

A powerful one-day festival celebrating the intersection of storytelling and social justice through the transformative art of monologue.

TICKETS COMING SOON. Black Nativity is an African-American telling of the Nativity story, based on the Song Play written by acclaimed African-American poet and playwright Langston Hughes.