Goombay Returns. The Goombay Festival transforms Grand Avenue with Bahamian drumming, parades, and pageantry. Don’t miss Junkanoo — or the food, music, and family fun all weekend long. Friday 6/6, 6:00 p.m. at Armbrister Park, and Saturday 6/7 through Sunday 6/8, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., on Grand Avenue from Douglas Road to Elizabeth Street. Free.
Storytime Ahoy, Summer Volunteers Needed. Help keep kids curious this summer—one book at a time. The Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church is once again hosting its Annual Summer Reading Program, and they’re calling on the community to lend their voices. Plymouth Congregational Church is organizing volunteers to read to elementary school students Monday through Thursday from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Volunteer shifts run from Monday 6/16 to Thursday 7/25. Whether you’re free once or every week, your presence will mean the world to a young reader. Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 3515 Douglas Road. Free to join—just bring your voice and heart. More info and sign up here.
Plant One On Me. Rain’s on the way, and so is the Go-Native Plant Sale at Tropical Audubon Society’s Steinberg Nature Center. Browse native flora, chat with master gardeners, and pick up your free bird-friendly gardening guide. 5530 Sunset Drive. Saturday 6/7 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free.
Move to the Music. Kids 12 and under can jam out with Mr. J Jams at the Coconut Grove Branch Library. Think rhythm, sign language, dancing, and gratitude — all rolled into an interactive, sensory-rich music session. 2875 McFarlane Road. Saturday 6/7 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Free.
Flower Power Stroll, Morning Tour of a Tropical Treasure
Wake up with the poincianas and wander through Miami-Dade’s very first flowering tree park. Jean Willis Park—planted in 1992 by the Tropical Flowering Tree Society and refreshed in 2014—shows off yellow and orange blooms and other tropical beauties. The tour will be led by Steve Pearson, who helped with both plantings. 7220 SW 61 Court, South Miami. Sunday 6/8 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Gates open at 9:15 a.m. Free to attend—RSVP here. Park in the city lot on SW 72 Street (just skip the reserved spots).
Booked and Brewed. Espresso Editions returns with artist Ingrid Schindall sharing her creative process and printmaking wisdom. Moderated by Amanda Keeley, this month’s convo explores Schindall’s work with the Miami Paper & Printing Museum — fueled by strong coffee and even stronger community vibes. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables. Saturday 6/8 at 3:00 p.m. Free with RSVP. RSVP here
Kiddo Bingo Bonanza. Shenandoah Branch Library hosts a night of bingo for kids 6 to 12. Letters, laughter, and lighthearted prizes. 2111 SW 19th Street. Tuesday 6/10 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Free.
Smoke Signals. Sierra Club screens Old Smokey: A Community History — a sobering look at Miami’s incineration legacy and how “Zero Waste” can help shape the city’s future. Stick around for a conversation on local environmental justice. Miami Dade College, Gibson Center, 3629 Grand Avenue. Friday 6/13 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Free.
Best of Miami. It’s not an election, it’s a vibe. The Miami New Times annual Best of Miami poll is open — and it’s your chance to shout out your favorites. Show some love for your neighborhood heroes and beloved haunts. Online voting ends Friday 6/14 at 11:59 p.m.
Opera on Miracle Mile. The Alhambra Orchestra and Manny Perez Vocal Studio offer an up-close, full-bodied opera experience with live orchestra, rising stars, and enough vocal fireworks to rattle your soul. Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables. Sunday 6/15 at 3:00 p.m. Tickets available now.
Save Me a Seat
Music on the March. Walking, worship, and a little rhythm in your stride — the National Black Church Initiative (NBCI) brings its Jerusalem Walk to Coconut Grove. Groups are expected from across the region, some singing as they go, in a moving blend of faith, fitness, and fellowship. The route starts at St. James Baptist Church, 3500 Charles Street. Saturday 6/21 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free and open to all.
Jungle Beats and Broadway Dreams. Tarzan swings into South Miami in Area Stage’s immersive new take on the Disney classic storyline — complete with soaring songs and vine-swinging spectacle. Directed by Giancarlo Rodaz, this wild reimagining plunges audiences into the heart of the jungle. Area Stage’s Black Box Theatre, 5701 Sunset Drive, Suite 286, South Miami. Opens Thursday 7/17 with shows Thursday–Sunday at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m. Tickets.
