COST: Free admission; VIP Experience<\/a> tickets are $50<\/p>\n INFORMATION: 561musicfestival.com<\/a><\/p>\n Michael W. Twitty<\/p>\n Author and culinary historian Michael W. Twitty will headline an event at the African American Research Library and Cultural Center in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday, May 7. (Michael W. Twitty\/Courtesy) Culinary historian Michael W. Twitty<\/a> will explore the connections between African American and Jewish culinary traditions and how food tells the story of culture, identity and migration. There will also be a book signing. Twitty, a James Beard Foundation Book Award winner, is author of \u201cKoshersoul,\u201d \u201cThe Cooking Gene\u201d and \u201cRecipes from the American South.\u201d The event is being produced through a partnership between the David Posnack Jewish Community Center and the African American Research Library and Cultural Center. Before the event, food trucks \u2014 The Square Bowl<\/a> and Gold Soul<\/a> \u2014 will be there from 5 to 6:30 p.m., and there will be an interactive spice lab.<\/p>\n WHEN: 7 p.m. Thursday, May 7<\/p>\n WHERE: African American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale<\/a><\/p>\n COST: Free admission; $75 VIP Experience (includes a tasting, meet-and-greet session, recipe booklet and screening of a documentary short<\/a> (or $100 with a \u201cKosherSoul\u201d book)<\/p>\n INFORMATION: dpjcc.org\/twitty<\/a><\/p>\n Mayor\u2019s Chess Challenge<\/p>\n This chess series will make a stop in Pembroke Pines, where it will be hosted by Mayor Angelo Castillo. Players of all ages and skill levels are invited to participate in the Beginners, Intermediate and Advance placements. There will even be Rookie Station\/No Stress Chess Area for those who\u2019ve never played.<\/p>\n WHEN: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, May 9<\/p>\n WHERE: Club 19 at Pembroke Lakes Golf & Racquet Club, 10500 Taft St., Pembroke Pines<\/a><\/p>\n COST: Free<\/p>\n INFORMATION: 954-392-2116; ppines.com<\/a><\/p>\n 43rd International Reggae and World Music Awards<\/p>\n These music awards<\/a> will recognize reggae, dancehall, soca and world music and bring together performing artists, industry leaders and fans.<\/p>\n WHEN: Sunday, May 17 (red carpet arrivals start at 6 p.m., with the awards showcase at 7:30 p.m.)<\/p>\n WHERE: Lauderhill Performing Arts Center, 3800 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill<\/a><\/p>\n COST: $65 for general admission; $99 VIP (early arrival, red carpet, reception, prime seating); $143 VVIP (early arrival, red carpet, reception, priority seating)<\/p>\n INFORMATION: 954-777- 2055; lpacfl.com<\/a><\/p>\n \u2018Journey to Kingston\u2019<\/p>\n This celebration of reggae and dancehall music from Jamaica will put a spotlight on performances by Spragga Benz, Wayne Wonder, Agent Sasco and more. The event will be hosted by Commissioner Maxwell B. Chambers.<\/p>\n WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday, May 30<\/p>\n WHERE: Miramar Cultural Center, 2400 Civic Center Place<\/a><\/p>\n COST:\u00a0$90.60, $106.65 and $165.50<\/p>\n INFORMATION: miramarculturalcenter.org<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t![\"Author](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TFL-L-Michael-W-Twitty-IMG-2147-01.jpeg\")
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