A walk in the garden and a master class in Russian painting: how to spend a weekend in Miami (May 21-23)

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What: Exhibition "Flights in the era of the dinosaurs"

When: Friday-Sunday, May 21-23

Where: Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, 1101 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132

More: This breathtaking exhibition tells the story of one of the largest flying animals ever - the pterosaurs. Using the results of paleontological research, the exhibition features life-size models and interactive opportunities to bring these ancient animals to life. How would you feel roaming the Earth with this size 150 million years ago? Learn how to control a pterosaur in a virtual flight laboratory using your body.

Cost: From $ 0

What: Night walk in the garden

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When: Friday-Sunday, May 21-23

Where: Miami Beach Botanical Garden 2000 Convention Center Dr Miami Beach, FL 33139

More: The Miami Botanical Garden is a 2,6-acre (1,1 hectare) site that is home to a wide variety of plants, including orchids, palms, mangroves and more. One of the main features of the territory is the Japanese Garden. To get here, you need to walk along a red lacquered bridge over a pond dotted with water lilies. It is a small but very cozy garden, which is nice to walk with your family or friends. And this garden is especially charming at night in the light of incredible lights.

Cost: From $ 0

What: Graffiti museum

When: Friday-Sunday, May 21-23

Where: Museum of Graffiti, 299 NW 25th St, Miami, FL 33127

More: The museum's exhibition examines, among other things, the evolution of aerosol art and culture, its roots in New York as a teenage pastime of the 1970s, its explosive popularity, and how graffiti became a global phenomenon, becoming the largest and most powerful art movement in history.

Cost: $ 0-18

What: Food and Wine Festival

When: Friday-Sunday, May 21-23

Where: For a list of events and venues, see link.

More: Celebrity chefs and visitors from across the US descend on South Beach for Miami's largest and most famous annual food festival. There are burger battles, dessert towers, eating contests, and plenty of food and drink.

Cost: From $ 0

What: Master class on Russian painting

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When: Saturday, May 22, from 18:00

Where: Online

More: This workshop will be a great activity to have with your family. For your attention - creative entertainment, the study of Russian culture and traditions. Professional artist Diana Merfeldin will teach you how to create Khokhloma painting in the style of Russian folk finger painting.

Cost: From $ 0

What: Seminar about Russian Germans

When: Saturday, May 22, from 20:00

Where: Online

More: This event is part of the "Voice from Russia" series. This is an introduction to the history and cultural manifestations of Germanic settlers in the Russian Empire and their descendants in the United States and other countries. The presentation will be led by Dr. Brent May, a leading researcher of the history and culture of the Volga Germans, 6 million of whom are currently scattered around the world. He will be joined by Sam Brungardt, an expert on Volga-German gastronomic routes, who will talk about delicacies unique to these peoples.

Cost: Free options

What: Concert of the Ukrainian pianist

When: Sunday, May 23, from 15:00

Where: Online

More: Pianist-virtuoso Sofya Agranovich, winner of many awards, will give a recital at ZOOM. The world famous soloist, chamber musician, singer and teacher, Sofia Agranovich is “a bold, daring pianist in the tradition of the romantics of the Golden Age ... Tigress of keyboards”. Her performances captivate the audience with a story of extraordinary beauty, the perfect balance between the intellectual and the emotional.

A native of Ukraine, Sofia Agranovich won the competition for young artists of Ukraine at the age of 10, becoming its youngest participant.

Cost: $20

Dear readers! Please note that due to the epidemic of coronavirus infection, some activities may be canceled or rescheduled for other dates. Therefore, before visiting, we recommend checking the information on the sites of the organizers.

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In addition, look for interesting events for every day of the week in our calendar... Come in, find out, share with your friends. Before visiting, check the organizer's websites for details and locations of events, as they may change.

Keep us informed about what is happening in your city. Send information about events for the Russian-speaking diaspora by mail [email protected].

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