The sun is shining and the beaches are full. It may be the sweaty season in Miami at this time of the year but there is no shortage of summer events to keep you and your loved ones engage. Here are some events to look forward to;

1. Out In The Tropics

Enjoy lovely presentations from different artists on issues that affect modern-day society such as politics and sexuality. The event is presented by the FUNDarte group and it runs from 24^th May to 24^th June. The performances will be staged in different venues across Miami such as The Gleason Room at the Fillmore, Centro Cultural Español, and the Miami Beach Botanical Garden. Tickets to the events start at $25.

2. City Theatre’s Summer Shorts

To celebrate the 23^rd season of captivating ten-minute plays, City Theatre’s Summer Shorts is hosting America’s Short Plays Festival that will run for the entire month. Come and meet your favorite actors as you enjoy entertaining plays that address societal issues. Tickets go for $39 per head and you can buy them at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts.

3. Coral Gables Restaurant Week

Come enjoy delicious meals and colorful cocktails from different restaurants on Miracle Mile and Downtown Coral Gables. The Coral Gables Restaurant Week plays host to more than 40 restaurants and eateries that offer special prix-fixe, three-course meals at discounted rates. The event runs from 4^th June to 24^th June.

4. World Dance Summer Intensive

Do you love to dance? Are you thinking of making a career out of dancing? If yes, then the World Dance Summer Intensive is for you. It is hosted by Dance Now Miami and it targets young dancers who are looking to improve their craft. The workshop runs from June 10 – 14 and it will include modern, yoga, ballet, jazz, Afro Haitian, contemporary, and West African dances. The workshop will be held at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex and a single class costs $15. Scholarships are available.

5. American Black Film Festival

This event aims to create awareness of entertainment content that is about and has been created by people of African descent. It also aims to promote African values and promote cultural integration. This 4-day event will take place in different theatres across South Beach and the highlights of the festival will include appearances by Lakeith Stansfield, Damson Idris, and La La Anthony. Festival passes will go for $120 per person.

6. Carnival Miami Fishing Tournament

Celebrate the carnival season in Miami with your entire family at the Carnival Miami Fishing Tournament. This family-friendly fishing tournament will be hosted at the Miami Rowing Club on June 15. Funds raised from ticket sales will aid the Kiwanis of Little Havana Foundation’s Scholarship Fund.

7. Redland Summer Fruit Festival

Summers in Florida are synonymous with tasty tropical fruits and you can enjoy all of them at the Redland Summer Fruit Festival. The festival will take place at the Fruit & Space Park from June 22 – 23. Tickets go for $8.