How to celebrate Juneteenth in Miami: events, parties, dinners and more

Chef Tristen Epps of Ocean Social hosts a couple of his coveted Miami contemporaries this holiday, including Chef Akino West of Rosie’s and Chef Cleophus Hethington of Zak the Baker. The three talents are teaming up for a 10-course menu filled with historic nods weaving the story of Juneteenth through food. Drink pairings come courtesy of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, an award-winning, 200-year-old Tennessee distillery credited with being the world’s first known African-American distiller. 6pm; $180 per person

This free Juneteenth celebration takes over the Miami Beach Bandshell with an evening of irreverent music, spoken word, film and dance. Participating artists include J’Von Brown, Jasmine Williams, Arsimmer McCoy, Darius Manuel and King Friday, featuring members from Zest Dance Collective under the direction of choreographer Gentry George, among others. 6:30pm; free

Freshly Michelin-recognized Rosie's in Little River teams up with chef Raheem Sealey of Drinking Pig for one last hurrah before closing up the "Backyard" to relocate to a new summer venue. The ticketed Juneteenth cookout will be served up family reunion style, complete with $30 BBQ plates (protein and two sides), a whiskey tasting from Duke & Dame, a pop-up shop from Shop Cool and signed copies of Nicole A. Taylor's Juneteenth cookbook, Watermelon & Red Birds. 11am; $30+

Celeb chef Marcus Samuelsson’s Red Rooster Overtown invites the community for a festive backyard Juneteenth celebration including lawn games, food, libations and live entertainment. An on-site food truck will sling $20 plates featuring a choice of main and two sides. Expect classics like chicken thigh, pulled pork, mac and cheese, collard greens and cornbread plus vegetarian options. A mobile bar will also serve up specialty cocktails made with black-owned Uncle Nearest Whiskey. June 18, 3pm

The Arsht Center's Heritage Committee presents its second annual Juneteenth Juke Joint, kicking off with the Pan-African beats of DJ Shacia Päyne Marley. World-renowned saxophonist, producer and composer Melton Mustafa Jr. headlines as Mustafa on Sax. Arrive early to scope out the specially curated happy hour menu featuring soul food-inspired bites and cocktails by chef Dominique Walker. June 14, 7pm; $35

City of Miami Gardens’ third-annual Juneteenth Park-In and Party Celebration will be hosted by Miami Gardens’ own, actor and comedian Marvin Dixon, with music by DJ Bo Weezy. A variety of local acts from South Florida’s epicenter of Black culture have been invited to participate at this community event, from Gia Wyre to Melton Mustafa and Urban Light. June 17, 5pm; $10 per car

Museum of Graffiti presents its first exclusively African American graffiti exhibition. Opening on Friday, June 2 with a ticketed celebration and panel discussion, “All Black Everything” brings together multi-generational graffiti artists from the African diaspora, including Bama, Blade, Daze, Delta2, Dondi White, Esteme, Ewok, Kool Koor, Noc167, Quik (Lin Felton), Skeme, Sneke, VFR and Wane One alongside vintage sketchbooks and ephemera showcasing the early artistry of the influential and elusive Web One. A series of “Fighting Spirit Stories” highlighting black and brown artists will be held at the museum throughout the summer on the first Friday of each month as part of Modelo’s Summer Culture Series. Original graffiti paintings on canvas and works on paper from the past 40 years will also be available for purchase within the exhibit.