The Haitian Times have gathered a list of in-person and virtual events that are commemorating the 22nd year of Haitian Heritage Month. The Haitian Times itself will host a virtual community conversation on May 18 starting from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Here’s a list of the events:
Saturday, May 1, 2021 11am-5pm
Opening Ceremony 12:30-1:30pm
Little Haiti Cultural Center
Re-opening of the Caribbean market, typically, the event host leaders in the community as well as arts and social institutions. Refreshments are provided, and artist perform. Due to COVID-19 restrictions the guest list will be restricted to and the event will be broadcasted live on different social media platforms to increase participation opportunities. For more information, please visit here.
Every Saturday of the Month of May
Souke Kò Ou: Little Haiti Gets Fit
In an effort to bring awareness to these health issues in the community, LHCC will facilitate outdoor dance aerobics classes that feature Afro Caribbean music and themes. To learn more about this program, click here.
Saturday, May 8, 2021 11am-5pm
Caribbean Market Day- Creole Culinary Classics Cook Off
Little Haiti Cultural Center
Two award-winning celebrity chefs will be invited to the LHCC to have a cook off featuring Haitian culinary classic dishes. An award will be provided to the winning chef. Local Haitian American influencers will be invited to judge the competition. The event will be broadcasted live on social media platforms. As an Added bonus, we will also facilitate our wellness program “Little Haiti Gets Fit”. For more, visit this link.
Saturday, May 8, 2021 1-2:30pm
Local Global – Open Gallery: Virtual Artist Talks
Virtual – Live on IG
Join Marie Vickles, curator of Local Global, as she talks live with a selection of featured artists from the exhibition as they discuss their artwork, and what inspires them to create. This program starts with an overview of the exhibition at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex gallery with local artists joining in on live IG discussions from their studios. To learn more, click here.
Thursday, May 13, 2021 6:30-7:30pm
Pale Kreyól! / Speak Kreyól! : Learn the basics of Haitian Kreyol
Virtual – Webinar via Zoom
This virtual session is designed to introduce the Kreyól language to beginners or refresh your memory if you have not been practicing enough! No experience is necessary to participate. Just bring yourself and something to take notes with for writing exercises. For more information, visit their website.
Saturday, May 15, 2021 11am-5pm
Caribbean Market Day-Haitian Heritage Brunch and Awards
Little Haiti Cultural Center
The LHCC was host its traditional Caribbean Market Day with local vendors and live entertainment. As an Added bonus, we will also facilitate our wellness program “Little Haiti Gets Fit”. To learn more, click here.
Sunday, May 16, 2021 11am
Little Haiti Book Festival 2021
Creole, Creolish: Regionalisms in Haitian Creole with Professor Jean-Robert Placide and Professor Yvon Lamour.
Includes special segments with artist Morel Doucet and Haitian-American lifestyle, tourism, culture, society and entertainment blog L’Union Suite. Click here to watch the event.
Tuesday, May 18, 2021 11am-1pm
Haitian Flag Day Celebration
Little Haiti Cultural Center Courtyard/Virtual
May 18 celebrates the birth and history of Haitian flag In Haiti and worldwide. The LHCC will facilitate a celebration to commemorate the flag of Haiti as well as a contribution of Haiti has made to birth democracies across the globe. To learn more, click here.
Tuesday, May 18, 2021 3pm
Treasure Coast Cultural Festival Inc.
May 18th Driving Parade
Starting point: 1851 N US Hwy 1, Fort Pierce, FL 34946
End point: 9221, SE Event Center Place, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
Best decorated car wins $100
Tuesday, May 18, 2021 2pm-10pm
Treasure Coast Cultural Festival Inc. in collaboration with Giramoun d’Haiti
Haitian Flag Day Festival: Ladies Takeover
Guest artists: Darline Desca, Rutshelle Guillaume, Femme a la Guitare and local artists
Location: 9221, SE Event Center Place, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
Friday, May 21, 2021 7pm-12am
Sounds of Little Haiti 7th Anniversary
Little Haiti Cultural Center Courtyard
Virtual Sounds of Little Haiti will celebrate its seventh birthday on the third Friday of the month at the cultural center. A local band and a welding down band will perform in the LHCC courtyard. In person guest will be limited to 100 people depending on COVID restrictions. Reservation required. Mask Required. For reservation visit the website for contact details.
Saturday, May 22, 2021 11am-5pm
Caribbean Market Day- Conversation With HAPC
Little Haiti Cultural Center
The LHCC was host its traditional Caribbean Market Day with local vendors and live entertainment. The conversation will be broadcasted live on social media platforms. As an Added bonus, we will also facilitate our wellness program “Little Haiti Gets Fit”. Visit here for additional information.
Sunday, May 23, 2021 11am
Little Haiti Book Festival 2021
Gray Areas: Human Relations and Critical Thinking in the Era of Social Media with researcher Herve Fanini-Lemoine and Haitian radio and TV personality Carel Pedre.
Moderated by Myrtha Wroy, M.S. Includes special segments with artist Vanessa Charlot and Haitian radio personality Elizabeth Guerin from Island TV. Click here to watch the event.
Sunday, May 23, 2021 1-4PM
Local Global Lime – Artist Talks, Performances and Open Studios
Little Haiti Cultural Center Courtyard/ Virtual
Join us for an afternoon of free flowing conversations, performances and more as we celebrate Haitian Heritage month and all that Haiti has inspired in the Caribbean and beyond. Talks with artists, performances and open studios on the campus of the Little Haiti Cultural Complex and adjacent cultural partners of the Haitian Cultural Arts Alliance and IPC Art Space provide the perfect setting for an inspired afternoon of art and culture. Click here to visit.
Featured exhibitions include “Local Global” in the gallery at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex curated by Marie Vickles that is presented in tandem with a large-scale outdoor exhibition “Contemporary Visual Expression”, curated by Edouard Duval-Carrié. This exhibition represent the twelfth year of partnership between the Little Haiti Cultural Complex and the Haitian Cultural Arts Alliance presenting the internationally recognized “Global/Borderless Caribbean” program.
Digital Brochure: bit.ly/GBCXII-V1
Little Haiti Cultural Complex: https://www.miamigov.com/LHCC
Global Borderless Caribbean Digital Brochure: https://bit.ly/GBCXII-V1
Local Global Exhibition: http://bit.ly/LocalGlobalHCAA
Haitian Cultural Arts Alliance: http://bit.ly/GlobalBorderlessHCAAXII
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 11-1pm
Little Haiti 7th Birthday Party- Children’s Day
Little Haiti Cultural Center Courtyard
Little Haiti will celebrate its 5th birthday as officially being named a heritage neighborhood in the City of Miami. City of Miami officials will be invited to make a presentation at the cultural center as well as rename some of the buildings and rooms at the cultural center for either Sponsor organizations or historical figures. Children from the community will be invited to participate in a story telling activity and will receive a creole/English book
Thursday, May 27, 2021 6:30-7:30pm
Pale Kreyól! / Speak Kreyól! : Learn the basics of Haitian Kreyol
Virtual – Webinar via Zoom
This virtual session is designed to introduce the Kreyól language to beginners or refresh your memory if you have not been practicing enough! No experience is necessary to participate. Just bring yourself and something to take notes with for writing exercises.
Friday, May 28, 2021
Traditional Haitian Dance Workshop: Nancy St Leger Dance Ensemble 6:30pm-8:00pm
Little Haiti Cultural Center Courtyard/ Virtual
Lovers of Haitian Dance will participate in a masterclass. They can participate from home at the LHCC via Facebook or YouTube
Friday, May 28, 2021 7pm-11pm
Big Laughs in Little Haiti
Little Haiti Cultural Center Courtyard
Haitian-American Comedians will grace the LHCC‘s stage in the court yard for a night of laughs.
Saturday, May 29, 2021
Caribbean Market Day- Creole Couture
Little Haiti Cultural Center
The LHCC was host its traditional Caribbean Market Day with local vendors and live entertainment. Haitian and Couture and Fashion has evolved over the years. Haitian fashion designers will be invited to produce a spectacular fashion show in the courtyard of the LHCC. Attendees will have an opportunity to purchase clothes and accessories at the event. Attendance will be limited due to COVID-19.
Sunday, May 30, 2021 11am
Little Haiti Book Festival 2021
Taptap Krik? Krak!
Books and music for families. Storytelling with Muriel Johnson, Jude Joseph, Charlot Lucien, and Paula C. Pean. Books with Angie Bell, Tico Armand, Danielle Joseph, OliGa, and Imane Kernizan. Music with Inez Barlatier. Cooking with Nadege Fleurimond. Hosted by Mahalia Solages. Includes a special segment with the Haitian Ladies Network. Click here to watch the event.
NEW JERSEY
Sunday, May 16, 2021 3pm
Charnette Frederic Civic Association Inc., Ring the Bell for the Community
Irvington Honoring the Haitian Flag Day
Hosted by Lener L. Pyrrhus and Paul El Sadate. The event will be held at 40th St. Park in Irvington, NJ. It will also be available for viewing via Guy Wewe Radio A‘s YouTube page.
BROOKLYN, NY
Saturday, May 15, 2021 12pm – 6pm
Ayiti nou la toujou is inviting you to celebrate Haitian Heritage month and Flag day with lots of Haitian artists, history, music, performance, arts, activities, food vendors and more.
Saturday, May 15, 2021 4pm – 7pm
Haiti Cultural Xchange honoring Haitian Community Organizations on the Frontlines of the Pandemic: Diaspora Community Services
Haitian American Nurses Association of Greater New York
Haitian Americans United for Progress
Haitian Community Coalition
Featuring Music by Mozayik, New York’s premiere Haitian jazz ensemble.
Advance registration is required to attend this free event.
Saturday, May 15, 2021, starting 7:00 PM –
Haitian flag weekend party- Dance series created by Bev flowers.
Price: $20 – $25
Tuesday, May 18, 2021 1pm – 2pm
Haitian Times Community Conversation
“Unity in the community: Can we uphold ‘l’union fait la force’ in 2021 and beyond?”
With Wyclef Jean, Garry Pierre-Pierre and more.
Tuesday, May 18, 2021 7pm – 9pm
New York State Occupational Therapy Association
Colors of Haiti: Sip and Paint Virtual Event
Register here: https://www.nysota.org/event/sip-and-paint
Tuesday, May 18, 2021 11am – 1pm
Haitian-American Law Enforcement Fraternal Organization
Haitian Flag Day
Guest speakers: Chief Rodney Harrison
Professor Evelyn Julmisse
Assembly member Bichotte
Location: Corner of Jean-Jacques Dessalines Blvd and Newkirk Ave