5 for August

Check out what to experience this month in the tri-county area.

South Florida events are buzzing with a variety of exciting events in August. Experience the vibrant nightlife of Wynwood Walls at their Street Art After Dark series where you can enjoy an immersive graffiti art experience complemented by gourmet food and cocktails. The Broward Center will host HITS on Fifth, a dazzling charity performance featuring dance, spoken word, jazz and fashion, supporting Heart Sista Inc. The Chroma Art Film Festival will transform Miami into a hub of immersive art and cinema. For those seeking inspiration and empowerment, the 10X Ladies Conference, spearheaded by Elena Cardone, will bring a stellar lineup of speakers to the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa. Finally, the annual Battle of the Bands competition in Boca Raton will showcase top musical talent, with winners earning a $2,500 cash prize.

1. WYNWOOD WALLS’ STREET ART AFTER DARK – Wynwood Walls’ Street Art After Dark series, a unique blend of art and entertainment, will be held from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30. The event is designed to give local art enthusiasts a unique chance to experience the magic of Wynwood Walls (2516 NW 2nd Ave., Miami) at night. Attendees can immerse themselves in the rich graffiti culture on display while enjoying culinary delights and signature cocktails. Admission is $20. To purchase tickets, visit https://thewynwoodwalls.com/

Wynwood Walls Series

2. BROWARD CENTER’S HITS ON FIFTH – Experience a synergy of artistic expression at the captivating showcase of dance, spoken word, jazz and haute couture at HITS on Fifth, presented by Hair in the Spirit Inc. This annual charity performance supports Heart Sista Inc. and will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17 at the Broward Center as part of the Broward Center’s Arts Access program. (browardcenter.org)

Broward Center

3. 10X LADIES CONFERENCE – Entrepreneur and investor Elena Cardone, the creator of 10X Ladies and wife of Grant Cardone, founder of the 10X Movement, will host a two-day 10X Ladies Conference, set to take place on Aug. 16 and 17 at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa. The event will feature a lineup of esteemed keynote speakers, including Lauryn Bosstick, the founder of The Skinny Confidential, a globally recognized beauty products company. (https://10xladies.com)

Ladies Conference

4. CHROMA ART FILM FESTIVAL – The Chroma Art Film Festival (CAFF), presented by Superblue and Rainbow Oasis, will take place from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17, and Sunday, Aug. 18. This groundbreaking event celebrates the intersection of immersive art, color and cinema. CAFF will host artists and filmmakers from around the globe to showcase their immersive works. (superblue.com/miami/events)

Chroma Art

5. BATTLE OF THE BANDS – The Annual Battle of the Bands competition in Boca Raton is set to take place at 7 p.m. on Aug. 9 at the Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real. The competition will have finalists in each category who will compete on stage. The winning band in each category will be presented with a $2,500 cash prize. (myboca.us/Battle)

August Events

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