Events: August 18, 2026
Perform with The South Florida Pride Bands
Tuesday, Aug 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM - English
Come make music, build friendships and be part of one of South Florida's most welcoming performing arts communities.
The South Florida Pride Bands is welcoming new members for the 2026-2027 season! Whether you're picking up your instrument for the first time in years, are an intermediate player looking for a fun ensemble, or an experienced musician seeking a challenge, there's a place for you.
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Join one or all of our performing groups as we prepare for a season of concerts and community performances from October 2026 through June 2027:
- Concert Band: Rehearsals begin Wednesday, August 12, at 7 p.m.
- Steel Band: Rehearsals begin Thursday, August 13, at 7 p.m.
- Jazz Band: Rehearsals begin Tuesday, August 18, at 7:30 p.m.
Rehearsals are held at Saint Mark's Episcopal School on Oakland Park Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale.
The South Florida Pride Bands is open to the gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, transgendered and straight-friendly community of all musical levels. Don't have an instrument? We may have one available for you to use.
Not a musician? You can still get involved by joining the color guard, volunteering with event setup and breakdown, or supporting the organization through donations.
Location
Saint Mark's Episcopal School
1750 E Oakland Park Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale,
FL
33334
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Many Voices, One Nation: En Nuestras Palabras
Tuesday, Aug 18, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM - English
In celebration of America's 250th anniversary, the Coral Gables Museum presents the world premiere of Many Voices, One Nation: En Nuestras Palabras is a landmark exhibition exploring how diverse communities across the United States have shaped, and continue to shape, the American story.
Developed by the Allapattah Collaborative CDC in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution and Florida Humanities, the exhibition weaves together Smithsonian-curated content with local historical photographs, art, artifacts, video testimonials, and oral histories. Visitors will encounter narratives of expansion, freedom, inclusion, equality, migration, and cultural negotiation drawing particular attention to the voices of Caribbean and Latin American immigrants whose stories are woven into the fabric of South Florida and the nation.
As the country marks 250 years of nationhood, this exhibition invites all Americans to reflect on what unity means when it is built from many languages, many origins, and many lived experiences.
Location
Coral Gables Museum
285 Aragon Avenue,
Coral Gables,
AK
33134
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ArtServe’s The Art of Language Exhibit
Tuesday, Aug 18, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM - English
This summer exhibition explores the rich intersection between visual art and language, highlighting the expressive beauty of the written word, storytelling, poetry, and other literary forms. A free opening reception will be held June 26 at 6 p.m.
Location
ArtServe, Inc.
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale,
FL
33304
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