Viernes Culturales, or Cultural Fridays, are a monthly art and cultural festival held within Miami's Little Havana neighborhood, the vibrant heart of the city's Cuban culture. The event was developed in conjunction with the City of Miami Commission in cooperation with the Latin Chamber of Commerce and has been held monthly every year since 2000, attracting top international artists and performers. It is held each month on Calle Ocho from 7:00pm to 11:00pm, drawing diverse audiences to explore local galleries and listen to music and dance under the stars. Food and drink specials are offered at many local restaurants, with cultural demonstrations and artisan vendors presented throughout the event. Free walking historical tours of the neighborhood are offered each month by Dr. Paul George, showcasing the region's beautiful historic architecture and monuments. Free trolley service connects the neighborhood to the city's Metromover system during the event, operated every 15 minutes.
Viernes Culturales, Futurama Building 1637 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135, Phone: 305-643-5500, Facebook
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