The Life and Times of The Temptations, nominated for 12 Tony Awards and winner of the 2019 Tony Award for Best Choreography, had its crowd-pleasing debut on Tuesday and continues through Sunday, June 29 at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. The electrifying smash-hit Broadway musical follows the legendary quintet – named by Billboard Magazine the greatest R&B group of all time – on their extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Set to the beat of treasured hits including “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” “Get Ready,” and “Papa Was a Rolling Stone” and “Cloud Nine,” “Ain’t Too Proud” is a thrilling story of brotherhood, family, loyalty, and betrayal during a decade of civil unrest in America. Visit Kravis.org or call the box office at 561832-7469.

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FROM ANCIENT KINGS AND QUEENS: To African American dreamers, ancient Egypt, ancient Ethiopia, and Aesop’s Fables, Thursday, June 26, 4 – 5 p.m., African American Research Library and Cultural Center, Dianne Bienes Seminar Room #1, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Ages preschool to teens and families, join in sharing stories from African kings and queens to modern African American heroes. Call 954-357-6282 or visit broward.libnet.info/event/13103941

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STEM ENGINEERING INNOVATORS: Summer Series Building Tomorrow’s Innovators, Friday, June 27, 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m., African American Research Library and Cultural Center, Michael Bienes Seminar Room #2, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Age group kids to tweens. Join the STEM Engineering Innovators Summer Series, dive into hands-on challenges, build exciting projects, and develop key skills in science, technology, engineering, and math. Call 954-3576282 or visit https://broward.libnet.info/event/13106464

 

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BOOKER T. WASHINGTON ALUMNI PICNIC: Reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate the legacy of excellence, Saturday, June 28, noon – 6 p.m., Historic Virginia Key Beach Park, 4020 Virginia Beach Dr., Miami. Join fellow alumni for an unforgettable day of food, fun, music, and Tornado pride. Whether you graduated last year or decades ago, this is your chance to catch up with old friends and make new memories. Bring your lawn chairs, family, and plenty of school spirit as we honor our rich history and vibrant community. Let’s show the world that once a Tornado, always a Tornado!

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SOUNDS OF THE CARIBBEAN: In celebration of Caribbean American Heritage Month, this free family friendly event, Saturday, June 28 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Carol City Park, 185th St., Miami Gardens, will showcase a robust lineup of DJs representing Jamaica, Trinidad, Barbados and the Bahamas, alongside Caribbean food trucks, a Kids Zone, and performances from international artists including Konshens, Pressure Buss Pipe, Tifa, Sizwe C, and more. Hosted by king of Caribbean comedy Majah Hype, the event is set to be one of South Florida’s most vibrant cultural moments of the summer. An electrifying cultural celebration that honors the sound systems and DJs who have shaped Caribbean culture and identity across generations. Featured DJs include Innocent Sound, Prodigy Movements, Xtatic Sound, House Arrest, DJ Bulletproof, DJ Ivory. Come for the music, stay for the culture, kids eat free. Call 786=897-8854.

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CRAFT & RELAX ROCK PAINTING: Get your creative juices flowing with a craft designed to relax you. Saturday, June 28: 3 – 4 p.m., African American Research Library and Cultural Center, Youth Service Story Room, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Ages 5 and up and families, all supplies provided. Call 954-357-6282.

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FLORIDA MANGO FESTIVAL: Get ready for a juicy, tropical celebration at a day filled with all things mango, Sunday, June 29, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. This special celebration of the mango will feature dozens of participating small farms and nurseries who will have many varieties of delicious locally grown mango fruit available for purchase, and many grafted mango trees in pots and various other tropical fruits and trees. There will also be vendors offering mango products, as well as suppliers specializing in helpful agricultural tools for gardeners and commercial growers alike. Visit floridamangofestival.com.

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