Celebrate Women's History Month

By: Janet FuscoMar 3, 2022

Women’s History Month is celebrated throughout March in Greater Miami & Miami Beach – offering many ways to note the important contributions women have made in society – in the arts, sciences, politics and more.

History buffs will be intrigued to know that Miami’s destiny was inextricably tied to a woman who is considered the first female founder of a major American city. That woman was Julia Tuttle, who famously attracted Henry Flagler’s railroad to the area. How did she do it? By sending Flagler an orange blossom from her garden after much of the country (even balmy Florida) was covered in frost. Her message was that sunshine and warm weather can always be found in Miami. Tuttle is buried in the City Cemetery in Miami, where many of the city’s founders are interred; HistoryMiami Museum occasionally offers tours of the cemetery.

Check out some of the most exciting Women’s History Month events in Greater Miami & Miami Beach below.

Women's History Month Events at The Betsy - South Beach

Throughout March
The Betsy - South Beach hotel is celebrating Women’s History Month with a series of events featuring women artists, writers and musicians. Highlights include a Supporting Women Writers in Miami (SWWIM) reading on March 16 featuring readings by featured poets Melissa Studdard and Victoria Sanz, and a performance by esteemed jazz vocalist Carole Ann Taylor on March 17. Artists in residence during Women’s History Month include photographer Nadia Huggins, memoirist Julie Wang, young adult LGBTQ+ fiction writer Molly Horan and poet Chet'la Sebree.

Free Movie Showing: Hidden Figures

Saturday, March 5
The Miami-Dade Public Library System will have a free showing of the award-winning film, Hidden Figures, starring Octavia Spencer, Taraji P. Henson and Janelle Monáe at its West Kendall branch. The movie tells the little-known story of three Black female mathematicians, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson and Dorothy Vaughan, who played a vital role in NASA’s early space programs.

MOCA Sunday Stories – Celebrating Women's History Month

Sunday, March 6
The Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami will host a family-friendly event that includes a reading of The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family, as well as a painting activity for children after the reading. The book was written by Olympic medalist in fencing, Ibtihaj Muhammad, and tells the story of two sisters on the first day of school, one wearing the hijab for the first time.

Women Run Wynwood’s 5K Run

Sunday, March 6
The Women Run Wynwood's 5K run celebrating the power of women promises to be a super-fun day. Runners will meet at Veza Sur Brewing Co. for a quick intro and warm up – then head off for the 5K, with Wynwood’s famous art scene in view along the route. After the race, there will be dance fitness activities and a post-run yoga stretch. Stay for great beer, live music and a marketplace of unique products from women-owned businesses.

Women's History Month Celebration

Tuesday, March 8
Miami-Dade College’s Hialeah campus will celebrate International Women’s Day by spotlighting students’ work with the theme #BreakTheBias: Imagine a gender equal world.

Free Movie Showing: Black Widow

Wednesday, March 9
The Miami-Dade Public Library System will have a free showing of the award-winning movie, Black Widow starring Scarlett Johansson at its Little River Branch.

Hispanic Pro Network’s Women’s History Month Networking, Cocktails & Discussion Event

Friday, March 11
The Hispanic Pro Network's Women's History Month event, held at the luxe SLS Hotel Miami in Brickell, will feature networking, discussions of female Miami trailblazers and delicious cocktails. All are welcome.

Jazz in the Gardens 2022 Women's Impact Luncheon

Friday, March 11
The Women’s Impact Luncheon is presented by the City of Miami Gardens in partnership with the popular Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival (March 12 & 13), and the event will be held at Hard Rock Stadium. Listen to best-selling author Sarah Jakes Roberts and attorney/businesswoman Natasha Mayne speak about “Manifesting One’s Goals & Dreams.” Join women of all backgrounds to listen, learn, mingle, shop, and enjoy food and drinks.

Honoring The Woman: A Collective Art Exhibition & Night Market

Friday, March 18 through Friday, April 22, 2022
Head to the Milander Center for Arts and Entertainment in Hialeah for Honoring The Woman: A Collective Art Exhibition & Night Market honoring women’s history and achievements. The exhibition will focus on female artists from Miami-Dade County, including Warehouse 4726 artist Jean Blackwell Font. Local women-owned businesses will be on site to offer unique products at the opening reception on Friday, March 18.

Free Movie Showing: Erin Brockovich

Saturday, March 19
The Miami-Dade Public Library System’s West Kendall location will have a free showing of the 2001 movie, Erin Brockovich, starring Julia Roberts, who won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her leading role in the film. The movie tells the story of Erin Brockovich, a single mother who became an environmental activist.

Free Movie Showing: Captain Marvel

Wednesday, March 23
The library system’s Little River Branch location will have a free showing of Captain Marvel, starring Brie Larson, Gemma Chan, Samuel L. Jackson and Jude Law. This classic superhero flick is the first female-led Marvel movie, and it depicts a female pilot who unexpectedly gains superpowers and helps to save the world.

LIVE@Frost Science: The Future of STEM is Female

Wednesday, March 30
Head to the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science for a lively panel discussion The Future of STEM is Female, with Miami-based engineers and be inspired by the paths these women of color have taken. Admission is free, doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the program will start promptly at 7 p.m. Food and drink will be available before the event.

Free Movie Showing: Respect

Wednesday, March 30
Don’t miss this free showing of the biopic Respect, depicting the life and career of Aretha Franklin, a worldwide music legend. The movie will be shown at the Little River Branch library location.