Miami Events - August 2015
African Diaspora Dance and Drum Festival
Aug 1-2
Where: Little Haiti Cultural Complex, 212 NE 59th Terr., Miami
adddff.delouafrica.org
This annual cultural arts educational event aims to connect the African Diaspora to the community via drumming and dance workshops, symposium, vendor marketplace, children’s village and concert.
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park 70th Anniversary
Aug. 1
Where: 4020 Virginia Beach Dr., Miami
Virginia Key Beach Park was established as an official “colored only” recreation site as a direct response to a protest by Miami’s African-American community, which was being systematically shut out of public beaches. To commemorate this historic spot, it hosts a celebration with music, a classic car show, live performances by Maryel Epps, junkanoo bands, rides on the mini train and carousel, plus prizes and giveaways.
MIAMI Spice
Aug. 1 – Sept. 30
Where: Various participating restaurants throughout Miami.
www.iLoveMIAMISpice.com
Calling all foodies! Get up close and personal with some of Miami’s top dining locales during Miami Spice, a two-month promotion where participating restaurants offer up discounted three-course meals (lunches $23, dinners $39) featuring signature dishes and specialties prepared by world-renowned chefs.
Miami Spa Month
Through Aug. 31
Where: Various participating spas around Miami and Miami Beach.
www.miamispamonth.com
Some of Miami’s fanciest spas are offering treatments at a reduced rate of $99 through the end of August. Participating venues include uber chi chi spots like Elle Spa at the Eden Roc, Lapis Spa at the Fontainebleau, The Biltmore Spa and many more.
Monster Jam
Aug. 7-8
Where: BB&T Center, 1 Panther Pkwy., Sunrise
www.monsterjam.com
Feel the power and hear the roar of the monster trucks at Monster Jam where world champion Grave Digger will jump, fly and crush along with El Toro Loco, Madusa, Monster Mutt and Monster Energy.
IFE-ILE Afro-Cuban Dance Festival
Aug. 20-22
Where: Dade County Auditorium, 2901 W. Flagler St.., Miami
www.ife-ile.org
This annual dance festival highlights the crossroads between African and Cuban movement and features dance workshops with live drumming, a street fair and culminates with a gala performance featuring guest artists and IFE-ILE Afro-Cuban Dance Company.
International Ballet Festival of Miami
Aug. 29-Sept. 13
Where: Various locations throughout Miami
www.internationalballetfestival.org
The Miami Hispanic Ballet company hosts its annual festival that brings together top companies and ballet stars from around the world for a program including performances, workshops, films, art exhibits and master classes.
This story was originally published July 29, 2015 at 2:07 AM.