Everyone is invited to join this powerful cultural journey to celebrate legacy, amplify community voices, and inspire the next generation across South Florida. Signature events:

Sounds of Little Haiti: 10th Anniversary Concert

Date: May 16

Location: Little Haiti Cultural Complex

Time: 7 p.m. – 12 a.m.

Admission: Free & open to the public

Live performances by Tropicana, DJ Tony Mix, and youth artists from the community.

Father Gérard Jean-Juste Memorial Dinner

Date: May 25

Location: Oak Grove Park, North Miami Beach

Time: 6 – 9 p.m.

Admission: Free

Honoring the legacy of a tireless advocate for Haitian rights and justice.

Haitian Mother’s Day Brunch

Date: May 27

Location: Oak Grove Park, North Miami Beach

Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

A heartfelt tribute to Haitian matriarchs and the family values that shape our community.

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ORCHESTRE TROPICANA D’HAITI: Bring the whole family, friends and neighbors for a night full of music, culture, food and vibrant community vibe, a celebration of our roots, our rhythm and our resilience, as we celebrate 10 incredible years of Sounds of Little Haiti – a cultural staple in our community. This special anniversary edition takes place during Haitian Flag Weekend, May 16, 6 – 11 p.m., Little Haiti Cultural Complex, Miami. Visit Eventbrite.com.

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FASHIONABLY HEALTHY EMPOWERMENT: Free, community-centered event blends fashion, health, and education in a vibrant, engaging atmosphere that promotes health equity and inspires holistic self-care, Saturday, May 17, 9:30 1:30 p.m. at Community Bible Baptist Church 9855 SW 152nd St, Miami. The event offers free health screenings from licensed medical professionals, career exploration opportunities and engaging discussions led by distinguished experts. Youth participants can earn up to 10 community service hours for their involvement. Admission free and open to the public, registration is encouraged,visit Eventbrite.com.

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BISHOP HAROLD CALVIN RAY: Celebration of Life Services, Sunday, May 18, 6 p.m., Redemptive Life Palm Beach, 2101 N. Australian Ave., West Palm Beach; and Tuesday, May 20, 11 a.m., The Faith Center, 5555 NW 95th Ave., Sunrise.

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“REVELATIONS IN RHYTHM”: The Marshall L. Davis, Sr. African Heritage Cultural Arts Center’s Winds of Heritage Dance Company presents features alum and tap dance phenom Marshall Davis Jr. in a live performance that celebrates African rhythms and American tap dance, highlighting the evolution of tap dance from sacred traditions and music created by Black individuals during enslavement, serving as a form of spiritual practice, prayer and praise. May 24, Florida Memorial University, Lou Rawls Center for the Performing Arts, 15800 NW 42nd Avenue Miami Gardens. Admission free, tickets available at Eventbrite

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“THE COMEUPPANCE”: At the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, through May 25, the intriguing play by awardwinning playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins centers on a group of friends gathering for their 20th high school reunion. The New York Times Critic’s Pick focuses on millennials trying to reconnect who they once were with who they’ve become, as they reminisce about their teenage selves and reveal how their lives have unfolded since graduation. Visit arshtcenter.org.

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YOLANDA ADAMS: The Gospel Gala features the powerhouse multi-Grammy winner revered as one of the greatest Gospel singers of all time, in a Community Outreach Event, Saturday, May 17 at 7 p.m. at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in downtown West Palm Beach. With 15 albums, she has earned innumerable accolades including the first American Music Award for Contemporary Gospel Artist, four Gospel Music Association Dove Awards, five Grammy Awards, 16 Stellar Gospel Music Awards, seven NAACP Image Awards, three Soul Train Music Awards and five BET Awards. Her 1999 breakout, “Mountain High Valley Low,” was a platinum-selling success that helped introduce her to the masses on the way to her string of popular albums. Tickets start at $25, call 561-832-7469 or visit Kravis.org.

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FOUNDERS DAY: “The Broward County Business and Professional Women’s Network, Inc. (BCBPWN) presents its 20th Annual Founders Day Celebration on Sunday, May 18 at the Miramar Cultural Arts Center, 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar. The celebration begins with an hors d’oeuvres reception at 2 p.m. followed by the main program at 3 p.m. contact Dr. Deborah Jones, event chair, 305-343-4282 or bcbpwn.nanbpwc@gmail.com.

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REVEAL THE BEAUTY: “The Literature and Art of the Harlem Renaissance, organized by the African American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, and curated by Christopher Norwood, founder of Hampton Art Lovers, in consultation with Shawn Christian, professor of English at Florida International University, and AARLCC staff. The new exhibit of rare books and art of the Harlem Renaissance from AARLCC’s Dorothy Porter Wesley Collection will be on display through June 28 and is free and open to the public. Visit broward.libnet

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