Big Truck & Fast Cars Day at Science Museum

If you're not into the Barnacle's Cars & Cigars this Sunday, June 16, Miami Science Museum is celebrating Father’s Day with Big Truck & Fast Cars Day, which includes kids’ activities, a raffle, giveaways and trucks galore for the whole family in honor of all amazing dads. Dads get in free with a paid child’s admission.

Attendees can interact with a variety of specialty trucks and vehicles, which will be located at the museum’s parking lot. Guests can experience:

Car2Go – Learn more about the innovative SmartCar up close by seeing the concept car, accompanied an informational kiosk. 

Ryder – If you like big trucks, Ryder will be the stop for you. See how their fleets move.

U.S. Army – View the type of vehicles used by Army forces around the world. 

Prestige (Lamborghini Miami) – A unique opportunity to see the specialized details of a Lamborghini Gallardo.

Homestead Speedway - Love NASCAR? The Speedway will have racing vehicles on display, along with great giveaways.

Waste Management – These on-the-go trucks keep the county “Green.”

City of Miami – An annual favorite is the city fire truck. A staff member will be available to answerquestions.

Food trucks will also be onsite. Inside the museum, activities will include a hands-on activity in which kids can build andrace their own air-balloon powered cars; movie promotions of the new DisneyStudios’ production, Monsters University; and a special raffle just for dads.

Big Truck & Fast Cars Day is from 10 am to 5 pm, the Museum of Science is located at 3280 S. Miami Avenue.

For more info visit www.miamisci.org or call 305-646-4200.

Amigos for Kids Domino Night

I remember when Amigos for Kids' charity Domino Night was right here in Coconut Grove at the Expo Center, over the years this very popular charity event has moved around and now it's the ING Miami Celebrity Domino Night, at Jungle Island. The event is Saturday, June 15, starting at 6 pm.

Enjoy live music, dancing, silent auction and, of course, domino games. Open bar courtesy of Bacardi USA with a food pavilion featuring culinary delights by top South Florida restaurants and caterers. This year's celebrity hosts are Raul De Molina, Adriana De Moura, Alexia Echevarria, Alina Mayo Azze, Belkys Nerey, Marysol Patton, Ana Quincoces, Juan Soler and Maky Soler. 

Attire is Tropical Chic. Tickets range from, $150 to $250 with $1,000 for a reserved domino table for four. 

Jungle Island | 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Watson Island, Miami | 305-279-1155

It's that time of year

The Coconut Grove BID is right on it! Every year, right before Flag Day, which is June 14, the US Flags go up all around the Center Grove, also, just in time for July 4th.

I'm a Fall / Winter person, but the Flags make me sort of like summer each year!

Cars and Cigars for Father's Day

The Barnacle State Park is holding another popular Cars and Cigars event on Sunday, June 16. The Father's Day event, from 11 am to 4 pm, will celebrate Dad with classic cars which will line the big lawn out back. There will be freshly rolled cigars, kids crafts, live music and The Barnacle's famous burgers along with hot dogs and veggie burgers! Or just bring your own picnic!

Vote on your favorite classic car!

The cost is just Regular Park Admission: $2 ages 6 and up; under 6 free. 

Celebrate Dad with classic cars, freshly-rolled cigars, kids’ crafts, live music, and more. Bring a picnic or purchase lunch from The Barnacle Society.

The Barnacle is at 3485 Main Highway, Coconut Grove.

CocoWalk presents acclaimed chalk art artist

CocoWalk has something special happening next week. Beginning Tuesday, June 18, Dos Equis is presenting the world-renown 3D street painter Tracy Lee Stum (left) for a five-day super street-chalk creation at CocoWalk.  The internationally recognized American chalk artist specializes in mind-blowing 3D images that are guaranteed to inspire and amaze.  

The Chalk Art Experience is being held in three U.S. cities – Coconut Grove, Los Angeles, and Austin.  CocoWalk will transform when Tracy takes ordinary tiles and converts them into a large, spectacular 3D alligator pit! The first three days will be designing and chalking; the last two days are for fan viewing. Visitors are invited to interact with the art, and encouraged to have their photos taken and uploaded to the CocoWalk and Dos Equis Facebook and Twitter pages.

Born and educated in Pennsylvania, Tracy continued her artistic training in Florence, Italy.  She has consulted in developing street painting festivals in China, Mexico, India, Russia, and throughout the U.S.  Her street paintings have won numerous awards and accolades, and she currently holds a 2006 Guinness World Record for the largest street painting by an individual.

Father's Day at CocoWalk

CocoWalk is having a special day for Father's Day. 4 to 6 pm, stop by for Miles of Smiles Crafts and make your special gift for Dad! Get your face painted and visit the balloon twister.

Live music with Donella and Leo will offer the best in pop, disco, Latin and soul from 6 to 10 pm.

Coconut Grove Seafood Festival

I was holding off on the news because it's not happening until October, but we're having a Seafood Festival in Coconut Grove, in Peacock Park.

Rather than me write the story now, here it is in the New Times.