Exciting events planned throughout the month of February

(Black PR Wire) MIRAMAR, FL – The City of Miramar invites the community to join us for a month-long celebration of Black History Month. The city has various family-friendly events planned for residents to gather, learn and reflect on the accomplishments, history, culture and contributions of black Americans in Miramar and throughout our nation’s history.

Vice Mayor Alexandra P. Davis stated, “We are thrilled to be celebrating Black History Month with our Miramar residents. This gives us a chance to recognize the achievements of African Americans in our community. Black History Month also coincides with Reggae Month, which we will be celebrating for the first time this year in collaboration with the Honorable Olivia Grange, Jamaica’s Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport. The events that the city has planned for the month of February will also celebrate the history of Reggae music and the impact it has had on a global level. The month of February will feature exciting events for our community members of all ages.”

Dr. Ighodaro, Miami Gardens Councilman added, "As the first Nigerian African elected to public office in South Florida, I am pleased to join Vice Mayor Alexandra Davis and the City of Miramar as they celebrate the various cultures of African descent during Black History month, all while highlighting the contributions of African Americans."

Below is a listing of some of the events open to the public, many free of charge. Celebrate with the City of Miramar at one (or all) of our events:

Art & Soul: The Ernie Barnes Exhibition

This exhibit will feature 11 iconic works of art from NFL Legend, Ernie Barnes.

Monday-Thursday, January 9th through February 29th | 9:00pm-5:00pm

Free Exhibit

UniverSoul Circus

Thursday, February 6- Sunday, February 23, 2020

Miramar Regional Park

16801 Miramar Parkway, Miramar FL 33027

Tickets: $21 and up

Ticketmaster.com

Babyface Live

MCC Presents: Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds

Friday, February 7 | 8:00pm

Miramar Cultural Center

2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL 33025

Tickets: $65, $75, $100

Miramarculturalcenter.org

Reggae Icon Awards

Black History Meets Reggae

Presented by Vice Mayor Davis; under the patronage of Honorable Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, MP, CD, Jamaica’s Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport; endorsed by Oliver Mair, Jamaican Consul General of Miami

Honoring International Reggae Artist, Freddie McGregor

Saturday, February 8 | 6:30pm–11pm

Free Event

Reggae Movie Night

Previewing: Movements of Jah People Documentary trailer by GCUED

Main Feature: YARDIE- 2018 crime drama film directed by Idris Elba

Tuesday, February 18 | 7:00pm

Miramar Cultural Center

2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL 33025

Free Event

Africa Umoja: Spirit of Togetherness

Tuesday, February 25- Sunday, March 8, 2020

Miramar Cultural Center

2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL 33025

Tickets: $50, $75, $100

Miramarculturalcenter.org

Afro Carib Festival

Hosted by Vice Mayor Alexandra P. Davis

Featuring Stonebwoy, Amara La Negra, Capleton, Julien Believe and more!

Saturday, February 29 | 6pm–11pm

The Amphitheater at Miramar Regional Park | 16801 Miramar Parkway, Miramar, FL 33027

Free event, $10 Parking fee to benefit United Way’s Hurricane Dorian Fund & Food for the Poor

Miramar Branch Library Programs

2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL 33025

Notable Women Trivia

Thursday, February 6 | 4:00pm-5:00pm

Let’s Talk Africa

Saturday, February 8 | 4:00pm-5:30pm

Fact and Trivia Black History

Thursday, February 13 | 4:00pm-5:00pm

JJ Book Club- “A Lesson Before Dying”

Saturday, February 15 | 11:00am-12:30pm

African Dance Performance and Story-telling

Saturday, February 22 | 2:30pm-3:30pm

For more information on any of these events, please call the Office of Marketing and Communications at 954-602-3254 or visit MiramarFL.gov.

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