Start your week at MOCA for the next installment of the "Summer Amplified" series, Wednesday at 7pm. Also note, MOCA's annual short film festival, "Optic Nerve XIII," returns next week. Get your tickets soon, as seating is limited.

Later in the week, The 15th Brazilian Film Festival of Miami takes over the Colony Theatre, August 19th-27th. (Tickets online).

To top off the weekend, strap on your walking shoes for this Saturday's monthly art walk in the Bird Road Arts District.

Stay tuned for daily updates & enjoy your week ahead!

New on Artcards Review:
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- "Beautiful Vagabonds @ Yancey Richardson Gallery" by Gabriella Radujko

Friday:
+ Screening: "15th Brazilian Film Festival of Miami" at Colony Theatre (Colony Theatre)
+ Screening: "15th Brazilian Film Festival of Miami" at Colony Theatre (Colony Theatre)
+ "Free Fridays at the Wolfsonian" Guided tour at 6pm. Innovative programming at 7pm. at Wolfsonian

Saturday:
+ "Bird Road Art Walk" Every 3rd Saturday of the Month! at Bird Road Art Walk

Wednesday, August 17

Lauren 'Lolo' Resnick of SWEAT Records "Summer Amplified" Wednesday Nights in August at MOCA
North Miami: 770 NE 125th Street, FL 33161, Free for members, $5 General Admission, 7-9pm

Thursday, August 18

"The Art of Literature Series / Book Club Mixer" 'Celebrating the Cuban Kitchen' at Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale: One East Las Olas Boulevard, Andres Avenue, FL 33301, $25 per person / RSVP to: gvilone@moafl.org, 6-7pm

Workshop: "Drink & Draw Classes" (Just show up with your materials and have a nice drink to wind down the week and create and sharpen your skills using the beautiful human form). at Gallery 101
Fort Lauderdale: 3354 NE 33rd Street, FL 33308, $15 / class, 8-10pm

Friday, August 19

+ Screening: "15th Brazilian Film Festival of Miami" at Colony Theatre (Colony Theatre)
Miami Beach: 1040 Lincoln Road, FL 33139, , see schedule link

+ Screening: "15th Brazilian Film Festival of Miami" at Colony Theatre (Colony Theatre)
Miami Beach: 1040 Lincoln Road, FL 33139, , see schedule link

Screening: "15th Brazilian Film Festival of Miami" Opening Night & Screenings at Colony Theatre (Colony Theatre)
Miami Beach: 1040 Lincoln Road, FL 33139, See link for price details & schedule, 8pm

+ "Free Fridays at the Wolfsonian" Guided tour at 6pm. Innovative programming at 7pm. at Wolfsonian
Miami Beach: 1001 Washington Avenue, FL 33139, Free!, 6-9pm

Benefit: "Spectacular Silent Auction benefiting MACtown" at Rodez Art Gallery
Coconut Grove: 3015 Grand Avenue, Suite 237, FL 33133, 6-10pm

Saturday, August 20

+ "Bird Road Art Walk" Every 3rd Saturday of the Month! at Bird Road Art Walk
Bird Road Art District: SW 75th Avenue, between Bird Road (SW 40th St) and SW 48th St, FL 33155, 7-10pm

Screening: "15th Brazilian Film Festival of Miami" Competitive Screening at Colony Theatre (Colony Theatre)
Miami Beach: 1040 Lincoln Road, FL 33139, See link for price details & schedule, 7pm

Alma Leiva "En la celda (Inside the Cell)" [Site specific installation] curated by Adal Delgado at 6th Street Container Alternative Space
Little Havana: 1155 SW 6th Street, FL 33130, 7-10pm

Over 20 Local Artists "Abstract" at Gallery 101
Fort Lauderdale: 3354 NE 33rd Street, FL 33308, 7-10pm

Monday, August 22

"Food & Film (food & wine by: Michael's Genuine Food & Drink)" An Exciting Program with the Borscht Film Festival at Locust Projects
Design District: 155 NE 38th Street , suite 100, ***Held at: Michael's Genuine Food & Drink, 130 NE 40th St, Miami, FL 33137, $90/person, Limited Space, RSVP: locustprojects@yahoo.com, 6:30pm

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