Open House Miami: Spring Equinox at the Koubek Center

Join Miami Dade College for a celebration of architecture, arts, and culture during Open House Miami!

For more than five decades, Miami Dade College has stood as a cultural beacon in Miami. On Friday, February 28, the Miami Film Festival, Museum of Art and Design (MOAD), Miami Book Fair, Koubek Center, and Live Arts Miami will showcase their dynamic programs during Open House Miami, a citywide event which captures the community, design, and experiences that define Miami.

Guests are invited to enjoy an immersive evening with a Spring Equinox theme, highlighting architecture, art, music, film, dance, and literature. Since its inception in 1959, MDC has been a cornerstone of culture and education in South Florida. The Spring Equinox 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.

The evening offers the perfect opportunity to savor it all, as we showcase an evening celebrating architecture while embodying the multicultural essence and diverse offerings for which we are renowned.

This event is free and open to the public. Please register in advance to reserve a spot.

Highlights include:

• Miami Film Festival Shorts: 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 under the stars in Adirondack chairs surrounded by lush greenery. Browse and discover your next favorite book with help from Paddington Bear! Free books, poetry on demand and more.
• MOAD Felt Collage Workshop: Dive into your creative side with a hands-on felt collage workshop led by interdisciplinary artist Kristina Reinis. Design unique interior spaces—real or imagined—using felt sheets, scissors, and glue in a playful reimagining of "home."
• MOAD/Koubek Walking Tours: Join Sierra Manno from MOAD and Koubek Center Director Melissa Messulam for an engaging “then and now” walking tour. Explore the history, architecture, and modern-day transformation of the historic Koubek Mansion.
• Koubek Center En Residencia Studios: Witness artists in residence as they develop new works across painting, sound healing, and dance, giving visitors a behind-the-scenes look into their creative processes.
• Live Arts Miami Interactive Music Workshop: Tap into your inner musician with a live drumming workshop by Alexa Fernandez, Director of Operations at the South Florida Center for Percussive Arts.

The evening will also feature complimentary refreshments, including craft beer from The Tank Brewery, rum seltzers from Casalú, and water provided by Topo Chico and Smartwater.

Miami Dade College may document the event, including its attendees. By entering the area, and/or participating in the event, you consent to the recording and its use in any form.

MOAD's programs are made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. They are sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts, and with generous support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The Miami Herald is a media sponsor of MOAD's programming.