The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs participated in a community meeting regarding the Coconut Grove Playhouse project. This public meeting was hosted by City of Miami Commissioner Pardo, District 2, and attended by Miami-Dade County Commissioner Regalado, District 7, on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was held at Miami City Hall, located at 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, FL 33133.
What role can arts and cultural institutions play in celebrating the events that bring communities together? Join the Miami Emerging Arts Leaders for a curated tour of the Freedom Tower and its exhibition, Unidad: The World’s Game. Inspired by the upcoming FIFA World Cup, the exhibition explores themes of unity, identity, and the power of sport to connect communities across cultures and generations. Participants will experience the exhibition firsthand while learning about exhibition development, audience engagement, and the Freedom Tower’s role as a cultural landmark.
Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, 2026. Now more than ever, it is important to review your hurricane preparedness plan to adapt quickly to a weather emergency. Below you will find important resources and information to help you take the necessary steps to be prepared before, during and after a storm.
Karen Diazgranados | (305) 375-2596 | Karen.Diazgranados@miamidade.gov
On May 6, 2026, Miami-Dade County appeared before the City of Miami’s Planning, Zoning, and Appeals Board (PZAB) seeking approval of five Exceptions and four subordinate Waivers for the Coconut Grove Playhouse project. The application received the support of, and a favorable recommendation by, the City of Miami’s professional planning and zoning staff. At the conclusion of the public hearing and after board discussion, the PZAB voted 5-to-4 in favor of the County’s application, but the motion failed to achieve a supermajority, as required by the Miami 21 code, and was therefore deemed den
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Raquel Regalado, District 7, and the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs invite you to join a community update meeting for the latest news about Miami-Dade County’s plans for returning great theater to the Coconut Grove Playhouse.
Thursday, April 23, 20266:00 pmVirtual Event via Zoom
Free to attend. Please RSVP by April 23, 2026 at Noon.
Making sense of rapid technological change is becoming an essential skill for today’s cultural leaders, especially as artificial intelligence begins to influence how art is created, shared, and experienced. In a moment where innovation is accelerating and ethical considerations are increasingly complex, artists and arts administrators alike are called to think critically about the role of technology in shaping creative practice.
