Koubek Center

Picnic De Libros Diciembre 6 2025
2025-12-06 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Koubek Center Gardens, 2705 SW 3rd Street, Miami, FL, 33135, United States
Disfruta con la familia el próximo Picnic de Libros
Presentado por Koubek Center y la Feria del Libro de Miami
El picnic de libros es un evento multidisciplinario, bilingüe y gratuito, que busca acercar a los niños a la literatura y las artes, a través de cuentos, poemas, manualidades, trabalenguas, adivinanzas, música y además, habrá cestas de picnic llenas de libros, para leer y disfrutar.
Entrada y estacionamiento valet gratuito con RSVP
Koubek Center (2705 SW 3rd St. Miami, FL, 33135

Picnic De Libros
2026-01-17 14:00 - 17:00 | Koubek Center, 2705 SW 3rd Street, Miami, FL, 33135, United States
Disfruta en familia el primer Picnic de Libros del 2026 presentado por Koubek Center y la Feria del Libro de Miami
El picnic de libros es un evento multidisciplinario, bilingüe y gratuito, que busca acercar a los niños a la literatura y las artes, a través de cuentos, poemas, manualidades, trabalenguas, adivinanzas, música y además, habrá cestas de picnic llenas de libros, para leer y disfrutar.

Taller de títeres con la actriz Danly Arango.
Emocionante cuentacuentos bilingüe
Taller de danza con la bailarina y coreógrafa Lauren Gaspard.
Entretenimiento y juegos con Creative Stage Productions.
Picnic de libros, comida y mucha diversión en familia.

Sábado, 17 de enero – 2 a 5 PM
Koubek Center (2705 SW 3rd St. Miami, FL, 33135)
Enjoy the first Picnic de Libros of 2026
Presented by Koubek Center and the Miami Book Fair
Picnic de Libros is a multidisciplinary, bilingual, and free event designed to bring children closer to literature and the arts through stories, poems, crafts, tongue twisters, riddles, music, and more. There will also be picnic baskets filled with books to read and enjoy.

Puppet workshop with actress Danly Arango.
• Exiting Bilingual storytelling
Dance workshop with Lauren Gaspard.
• Entertainment and games with Creative Stage Productions.
• Book picnic, food, and lots of family fun.

Saturday, January 17 – 2 to 5 PM
Koubek Center (2705 SW 3rd St. Miami, FL, 33135)

La Biblioteca Sessions Live
2026-01-24 20:00 | Koubek Center Theater, 2705 SW 3rd Street, Miami, FL, 33135, United States
La Biblioteca Sessions llega al Koubek Center con una experiencia musical íntima y de alta fidelidad que celebra el talento de artistas de América Latina y el mundo.
Creada por el productor y bajista Diego Paredes, esta plataforma audiovisual se ha convertido en un referente por sus sesiones con calidad de estudio, estética cinematográfica y un enfoque profundo en la autenticidad artística.
Junto a su equipo creativo —Eric Chacón (curaduría), Hugo Fuguet (cine y edición) y Eloy Paredes (producción)— presentan un formato único que combina concierto en vivo y grabación de catálogo, con un piano acústico al centro y músicos excepcionales.
La Biblioteca Sessions es un archivo cultural moderno que captura jazz, folk, música venezolana, clásica, afrocaribeña, pop y más, en un ambiente que inspira exploración, identidad y emoción.
Una noche para disfrutar música con alma, intención y calidad incomparable.
Lineup de la noche: Bacalao Men – Andy/Yandy García – Miriammar – Pedro Castillo – Nic N Taya Velaviee – Lore – Manuel Díquez
Koubek Center Teatro
Sábado 24 de enero – 8 PM
¡Estacionamiento valet gratuito!

Cosmic Curiosity
2026-01-28 - 2026-01-31 | Koubek Center Theater, 2705 SW 3rd Street, Miami, FL, 33135, United States
COSMIC CURIOSITY The Life and Times of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz
Written & Directed by Carmen Peláez
Cosmic Curiosity brings to life the story of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, a 17th-century Mexican nun, poet, and scholar whose love for learning defied expectations. At a time when education for women was rare, she pursued knowledge with determination, becoming one of the most influential literary figures of her era.
This engaging play blends Sor Juana’s writings with imagined moments from her daily life, exploring her intellectual journey, her decision to enter the convent, and the challenges she faced. Cosmic Curiosity captures an era when poets, scientists, and philosophers were shaping the world through discovery and debate.
Written and directed by Carmen Peláez, a Miami-based award-winning playwright, actress, and director (Fake, The Cuban Vote, Rum & Coke). She is a 2023 MacDowell Fellow, Ellie Award recipient, and HBO NYLFF Short Film Competition winner. As a dedicated teaching artist, she helps young people develop their own plays.
A small ensemble of professional actors will bring Cosmic Curiosity to the stage, making Sor Juana’s story engaging and accessible. Through historical texts and theatrical storytelling, the play explores her unconventional education, her path to becoming a writer, and her lasting influence.
Audiences will follow her journey from a self-taught child prodigy to the first Hispanic woman to publish a book in Spain, building a library of 4,000 books. Once nearly forgotten, she is now celebrated as a literary icon, even appearing on the 100 Mexican peso bill.
With humor, drama, and poetry, Cosmic Curiosity highlights a woman whose passion for learning still inspires today.
Koubek Center Theatre
Student Matinees: January 28, 29 & 30
Public Performance: Saturday January 31st at 3 PM

Free Parking!

Picnic De Libros Febrero 21 2025
2026-02-21 14:00 - 17:00 | Koubek Center, 2705 SW 3rd Street, Miami, FL, 33135, United States
Enjoy the Picnic de Libros
Presented by Koubek Center and the Miami Book Fair
Picnic de Libros is a multidisciplinary, bilingual, and free event designed to bring children closer to literature and the arts through stories, poems, crafts, tongue twisters, riddles, music, and more. There will also be picnic baskets filled with books to read and enjoy.

Painting workshopled by Cuban artist Yunier Cervino Oliver of Creative Palmetto Studio
Exciting bilingual storytelling session
Dance workshopby Armour Dance Theatre
Music by PJ Kids
Entertainment and gameswith Creative Stage Productions

Saturday February 21 – 2 to 5 pm
Koubek Center (2705 SW 3rd St. Miami, FL, 33135)
Free admission and valet parking with RSVP:

Dance Meets Fashion @Koubek
2026-02-22 | Koubek Center, 2705 SW 3rd Street, Miami, FL, 33135, United States
On February 22, the Koubek Center will host the Dance Meets Fashion showcase, the final presentation of a project created to support and empower choreographers and dancers by providing them with the necessary resources to present their work and promote their projects. The event will feature five dance pieces selected by a juror of experts.
Each choreography will be presented with original costumes designed and created by design curatorDario Feal, developed in direct dialogue with the bodily language and conceptual framework of each piece.
This showcase offers an immersive experience where dance and design intertwine, through a performance open to the public followed by a Q&A conversation that will allow audiences to gain deeper insight into the creative and collaborative processes behind the program.
JURORS:
Arantxa Ochoa
Brigid Baker
Marisol Blanco
Pablo Malco
Pioneer Winter

SELECTED DANCERS:
Anthony Caio & Kendall Foley
“Christine & Raoul”
Choreographer: Anthony Caio
Music: All I Ask of You (Steve Barton & Sarah Brightman)
Duration: 4:14
Genre: Ballet Classical
Bia Lampert
“If I Should Lose You”
Choreographer: Rebekah Brodsky
Music: If I Should Lose You – Nina Simone
Duration: 2:09
Genre: contemporary
Coreometrajes
Choreographer: Patricio Di Stabile
Dancers: Ariel Morilla & Anette Sanchez
Music: Original By Luke Villemur
Duration: 4 minutes
Genre: e.g., classical ballet with modern music
Escuela Flamenca Gabriela Fonseca
“Cantiñas”
Choreographer: Gabriela Fonseca
Music: Cantiñas Juan Amaya y Jose Galvan
Duration: 6 min 23 sec
Genre: flamenco
Dancers: Arianne Mayoral, Allyson Morejon, Alyssa Inguanzo, Andrea De Los Santos, Alexa Soares and Giuliana Triana
Sarah Chu
“Between Worlds”
Name of the choreographer: Sarah Chu, Karina Reus
Music: Canyon Breeze” by Montana Skies, “我愛恰恰” by Grace Chang
Duration: 3:04
Genre: Latin Ballroom (Rumba, Cha Cha)
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 22 – 2 PM
Koubek Center Theatre
Free valet parking
TICKETS $10

Open House Miami 2026
2026-02-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Koubek Center, 2705 SW 3rd Street, Miami, FL, 33135, United States
MDC Celebrates Open House Miami: Caribbean Contrasts
Join Miami Dade College’s Koubek Center, Miami Book Fair, Miami Film Festival, Museum of Art and Design, and Live Arts Miami for an immersive evening celebrating Open House Miami and highlighting architecture, art, music, film, dance, literature, and community. This FREE Caribbean Contrasts event during Open House Miami exemplifies this legacy, offering an opportunity for the community to explore and engage with the unique programs offered by each of MDC’s cultural institutions.
This free event includes:
Miami Film Festival Shorts: Ongoing. A captivating showcase of unique, independent short films presented on a continuous loop, allowing guests to drop in and experience compelling cinematic stories at any time.
Miami Book Fair Reading Garden: Relax in a cozy chair under the stars, browse our shelf of stories, and discover your next favorite book to take home!
MOAD Tour of the Koubek Mansion: Join the Museum of Art and Design for a conversation about history, art, and architectural transformation and the power of public space. Architectural historian Victor Deupi offers rare insight into the Koubek Mansion and its currently role as the Koubek Center. Deupi will be joined by Amy Galpin, Executive Director of the Museum of Art and Design at Miami Dade College.
Koubek Center: Don’t miss the hard-hitting, romance-stricken, and rebellious rhythms of Mariachis courtesy of the Koubek Center.
Live Arts Miami: Follow an immersive journey with resident artist Rosie Herrera as she develops her new work “Tropical Depression” featuring moments that explore memory, identity, and homeland.
Event partners: Koubek Center, Miami Book Fair, Miami Film Festival, Museum of Art and Design, Live Arts Miami
27 Feb 2026 / 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Miami Dade College’s Koubek Center (2705 SW 3rd Street, Miami, FL 33135)

Picnic De Libros MARZO 14 2026
2026-03-14 14:00 - 17:00 | Koubek Center Gardens, 2705 SW 3rd Street, Miami, FL, 33135, United States
Family Fun with PICNIC DE LIBROS
Presented by Koubek Center and Miami Book Fair
Picnic de Libros is a free, bilingual, multidisciplinary event designed to bring children closer to literature and the arts through stories, poems, crafts, tongue twisters, riddles, music, and more. The event also features picnic baskets filled with books to read, explore, and enjoy together as a family.
Saturday, March 14 | 2–5 PM
Koubek Center (2705 SW 3rd St., Miami, FL 33135)
We Free admission and complimentary valet parking!

En Residencia 2025
2026-04-01 - 2026-04-09 | Koubek Center, 2705 SW 3rd Street, Miami, FL, 33135, United States
You Can Now Apply to En Residencia
An Artist-in-Residence Program for Local Creators,
from the Koubek Center at MDC
The Koubek Center at Miami Dade College (MDC) is now accepting applications for the fifth edition of its artist-in-residence program, En Residencia. Applications will be accepted starting April 14 through May 31.
Local creators are eligible regardless of their discipline or the stage of their careers. As part of the program, they will have access to the Center’s classrooms and rehearsal studio to develop new work. The Center also invites Residents to participate in one of its many programs and activities, depending on the case.
The cost to participate in En Residencia is $200 for a one-year period. During this time, artists may use classrooms and limited studio space ranging between 400 and 750 square feet. Spaces will be available Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Artists may reserve the spaces for up to two months per project, with a maximum of two projects per year. The Koubek Center will consider flexibility in the duration of individual residencies on a case-by-case basis.
The Koubek Center will accept applications for the upcoming edition of En Residencia through May 31. Selected artists will be notified in July/August, at which point they may begin their residencies.
