Viernes Cultural/Cultural Friday
December 27, 2013 – 7 to 11 pm
SW 8th Street (Calle Ocho) between 13th and 18th Avenues
Miami’s best arts and music festival on the last Friday of every month. Join us Friday for a fun filled evening!
Domino Plaza, at SW 15th Ave & 8th St.
Join us in celebrating another Viernes Cultural/Cultural Friday. Little Havana’s popular art and culture festival is a great event for the whole family. Enjoy music and discover works by local artists and artisans in and around our iconic Domino Plaza on SW 8th Street and SW 15th Avenue, and behold contemporary and historic artworks at our many fine art galleries along Calle Ocho. Finish off your fabulous Friday night by savoring a delicious dinner at one of our various restaurants, boasting cuisine from all over the world. Come dance, eat, shop and enjoy a delightful evening in Little Havana!
Palo! 9:30 pm
Afro-Cuban funk is their style, extremely danceable music. An unmatched musical energy, catchy original songs and amazing display of impromptu virtuosity. A mix of Latin and urban sounds give PALO! their unique, infectious style.
Michel Villamar – 7:30
Florida Opera Prima – 8:00
Vicente Mora Trio – Cuban Traditional – 8:30
Viernes Culturales Gallery @ Futurama Building
1637 SW 8th St, Miami 33135
Walking Tour of Little Havana
Where: Meet in front of the Tower Theater (1508 SW 8th St.)
When: 7 pm Cost: FREE
Viernes Culturales brings you the 12th anniversary of Dr. Paul George’s history walking tours thru Little Havana. This month’s special Roads Edge tour is being offered for the first time in 3 years. It will examine a large swath of Shenandoah and bring us to the edge of the hallowed roads neighborhood. Join us for a night of history.
Daniella Viotti
The Living Statue Performer has been mesmerizing crowds at Viernes Culturales for many years. Daniela is a performer and award winning sculptor. She loves performing as a Living Statue at Viernes Culturales and giving so much positive energy to all that stop and pose with her!
Free face painting at Miami Arts Parade booth
Where: Domino Plaza
Miami Arts Parade represent this soulful community perfectly. Their desire to beautify us through costumes and performances makes for a perfect combination….Get your coupon for Azucar Ice Cream while supplies last.
GALLERIES/ART
Agustin Gainza Art Gallery
Art by Annie M.
Art by JTW
Art of Freedom
Art by Ninoska
Celia Reigle Art Space
Cuba Ocho Art & Research Center
Didi Marchi Art Studio
Gemini Art Gallery
Kontempo Art
Maggie Genova-Cordovi Studio
Magnetism Art Gallery
Marta G. Ismail Fine Art
Maxoly /Latin Art Core
Mildrey Guillot Fine Art
Molina Fine Art
Obrapia Fine Art Restoration
Penner Studios
Rafiño Art
Roy Rodriguez Art
Santos Fine Art Gallery
Sculptures by Mari Sanchez
Unzueta Gallery
Freddy Villamil Art Studio
SW 12th Ave & SW 6 Street
El Fresco Art Project Space
ArtSpoken Performing Arts Center
6th St Dance Studio
Carlos Alves & JC Carroll Studios
Ritz on 6th Ceramics
6th St Container Alternative Arts Space
DINING & ENTERTAINMENT
2B Asian Bristo – Alfaro’s -Azucar Ice Cream – Casa Panza Cafe –
Catharsis Restaurant – Cuba Ocho -El Cristo Restaurant & Cafeteria- El Pub –
El Exquisito Restaurant -Oriental Restaurant –
Little Havana to Go
CIGAR SHOPS
Art District Cigars – Cuban Cigar, Co. – Cuba Tobacco Cigar, Co. –
Little Havana Cigar Factory – Top Cigars – GR Tabacaleras Co. –
Tabacalera La Tradicion Cubana – Wild Vapor
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Visit the Executive Fantasy Hotel booth.
Dozens of NEW local artists and artisans (including local authors) selling their wares in our outdoor Arts Fair.
Restaurants & bars featuring Cuban, Thai/Sushi, Chinese, Spanish and Mexican cuisine.
Traditional fruteria at 13th Ave. & SW 8th St.
Beautiful art galleries & artist studios open for you to explore (some featuring live music).
Live music (and dance) in many of our local venues: flamenco, traditional Cuban music, Afro-Cuban rumba, more!
Unique stores selling locally made cigars (cigars rolled in person), Latin music CDs, gifts, guayaberas and more!
Visit littlehavanaguide.com for a free visitor’s guide to Little Havana, complete with interactive maps; articles about music, shops, arts and cultural walking tours.
Free Art Gallery Tour: Join us for a stroll of our galleries in Calle 8. The group will meet in front of Tower Theater at 8:30 pm.
Free Trolley Service:
The City of Miami takes you for free in the Miami Trolley leaving from the Mary Brickell Village and the Brickell Metrorail/Metromover Station to the heart of the Viernes Culturales festival every 15 minutes.
