Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at these events around Miami
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Hispanic Heritage Month began this week, and events are happening almost daily throughout the next few weeks to celebrate.
Why it matters: The Hispanic population makes up nearly 70% of Miami-Dade County and the monthlong recognition highlights the contributions the community has historically had on the arts, culture and way of life here.
- Miami-Dade County's theme this year is "Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together."
The big picture: The observance started as a one-week celebration in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson. President Ronald Reagan expanded it and signed it into law in 1988.
- The time frame — Sept. 15-Oct. 15 — overlaps with the Independence Days of several Latin American countries, including Costa Rica, Honduras, Mexico and Chile.
The latest: The county's Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board is kicking-off a series of events tomorrow at the Stephen P. Clark Government Center at 12:30pm.
- The county's Hispanic Heritage Festival is Oct. 9 from 5pm-9pm at Country Village Park.
Events this week and others happening throughout the month are included below. A full list of events can be found here.
Cuba's Past, Present and Future National Security Issues panel at Books & Books Coral Gables.
- The free event brings together experts on the island's history and geopolitics to discuss the impact on the Cuban American community.
- Today, 6pm
Salsa Lovers Block Party at Collins Park features live music, salsa classes and an all-ages art activation.
- Today, 6pm-10pm. Free
Hispanic Heritage Doral Art Exhibit at the Doral Cultural Arts Center features paintings, sculptures, photography and more from local artists. It runs through Oct. 10.
La Mano Hispana is a group art exhibit celebrating Hispanic heritage and accomplishments at the Milander Center for Arts & Entertainment in Hialeah. It runs through Oct. 11.
The Museum of Contemporary Art is hosting a series of events in honor of the month, including Salsa and Cumbia dance classes.
- On Sept. 27, guests can participate in the Art on the Plaza installation series with Miami-born Cuban American multidisciplinary artist Nicole Salcedo. Free with RSVP.
The Miami-Dade Public Library System has a variety of programming planned, from arts and crafts to storytelling.