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Friday, June 19
OtakuFest at the Palm Beach County Convention Center
No need to wait for next month’s Florida Supercon to celebrate your love of anime and pop culture. Cosplay as your favorite characters or come as you are at OtakuFest. For three days, you’ll connect with fellow fans and artists, play video games, attend panels, and meet industry guests, including Jeff Ward, Steven John Ward, Shantel Vansanten, Walter Jones, and Patrick Seitz. Of course, no anime convention is complete without snagging some sweet merchandise. There will be several vendors selling clothes, posters, toys, and snacks at the event. 1 p.m. at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; 561-366-3000; pbconventioncenter.com. Tickets cost $34 to $282 via otakufest.com.
Roots Bookstore & Market Anniversary
Exactly one year ago, on Juneteenth, Roots Bookstore & Market opened in Liberty City, fulfilling a dream first imagined in 2017 by the late Danny Agnew and his partner Isaiah Thomas — a space where Miami’s Black community could gather, read, and connect. The shelves are stocked with Black novels, banned books, political memoirs, children’s literature, and titles by local authors. The store has quickly become one of the most beloved and necessary third spaces in Miami. Now, Roots is marking its first anniversary with its inaugural book fair, calling in new folks and locals alike. 11 p.m. at Roots Bookstore & Market, 6610 NW 15th Ave., Miami; 305-725-6109; rootsbookstore.com. Admission is free.
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Saturday, June 20
Flanigan’s Fest at LoanDepot Park
South Florida’s favorite ballpark collab is back: Flanigan’s and the Marlins are teaming up once again to turn LoanDepot Park green for Flanigan’s Fest as the home team takes on the Giants. The popular food-and-beer package returns with a meal, Joe’s Pale Ale, and a jersey. The first 10,000 fans to walk through the gates will also score a Flanigan’s x Marlins cup. Stick around after the final out for postgame entertainment from Juanabe on the West Plaza. 4:10 p.m. at LoanDepot Park, 501 Marlins Wy., Miami; 305-480-1300. Tickets cost $17 to $126 via mlb.tickets.com.
Sunday, June 21
Island SPACE Mango Festival at Charles F. Dodge City Center
Now in its third year, the Island SPACE Mango Festival is Broward County’s only mango-centered celebration of Caribbean culture. This year’s Father’s Day edition includes a Daddy’s Kingdom pampering experience for dads, a Mango Sommelier guided tasting of rare and exotic varieties, chef demos on the Culinary Stage, a live mango auction, more than 40 vendors, workshops on mango cultivation, and a Kids & Family Zone, all under one roof. 2 p.m. at Charles F. Dodge City Center, 601 City Center Wy., Pembroke Pines; 954-999-0989; islandspacefl.org. Tickets cost $25 via eventbrite.com.
