How to help Venezuela: Miami benefit concerts and events

In the wake of the recent earthquake in Venezuela, communities across Miami are coming together to support those affected by the crisis.

For many Venezuelans in Miami, the devastation hits especially close to home. Families, friends, and loved ones remain in a country that has already endured years of hardship, political instability, and limited access to essential resources. Now, as communities in Venezuela work to recover from the earthquake, local artists, venues, and organizers are stepping up to raise funds, collect supplies, and offer support.

Here are several upcoming Miami events helping raise money and supplies for Venezuelan earthquake relief.

Loud for Venezuela: A community relief concert series

Local dive bar and venue Las Rosas will host two consecutive Friday nights dedicated to supporting Venezuelan relief efforts through the “power of live music y communidad!” as they told New Times. The events, which will happen on July 11 and July 17, will feature a diverse lineup of local artists generously donating their performances to the cause, and spotlighting a local Venezuelan band. Admission will be offered on a sliding-scale donation, allowing everyone to contribute whatever they’re able. 100% of door donations will go directly to local organizations providing relief and support to Venezuelan communities. Throughout the month, Las Rosas will also serve as an official donation drop-off location for requested relief supplies, which will be delivered to Tripping Animals to assist with their ongoing relief initiative. 9 p.m. Friday, July 11 and Friday, July 17 at Las Rosas, 2898 NW 7th Ave, Miami; lasrosasmiami.com. Suggested donation $15.

Venezuela Estoy Aqui at James L. Knight Center

A larger benefit concert for Venezuela is also being organized for July 21 at the James L. Knight Center. The event, titled Venezuela Estoy Aqui, is presented by arpi Live, with additional details and an official lineup still to be announced.

According to organizers, the concert has been endorsed by the City of Miami, Bal Harbour, Doral, and the City of Aventura. The mission behind the event is to bring together artists, community leaders, businesses, and organizations to raise funds for those affected by the recent tragedy in Venezuela.

“Unidos Por Venezuela was born with a clear purpose: to bring our community together through music to provide hope and support to those who need it,” organizers shared in a statement. “We believe music has the power to unite, inspire, and make a real impact.”

Organizers say every ticket, sponsor, and collaboration will directly contribute to humanitarian efforts. James L. Knight Center, 400 SE 2nd Ave, Miami; jlkc.com.

Cumbia Libre at The Bandshell

During the July 25 Cumbia Libre event at the Miami Beach Bandshell, funds will also be raised for Venezuela, featuring Sonora Tukukuy, Bogota-based psych-cumbia group Romperayo Sound System; DJ Bonita Applebumz; and Paz y Flora dance ensemble. More information about this event is expected soon. Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave, Miami Beach; miamibeachbandshell.com.

Vice City Festival

Churchill’s Pub will host Vice City Festival, a daylong benefit for Venezuela earthquake relief that brings together Miami’s underground music, performance, and arts communities. The lineup spans goth, punk, post-punk, bluesy rock, and all-vinyl DJ sets, headlined by Los Angeles multi-instrumentalist Blood Orchid alongside His Panic, Lone Wolf OMB, DJ Rick Smith, and surprise guests from New York and Boston. Beyond the music, the festival features aerial cirque, burlesque and pole performances, yoga and Pole 101 classes, plus more than 20 local wellness, vintage, handmade, and Venezuelan vendors. 2 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, at Churchill’s Pub, 5501 NE Second Ave., Miami; Presale tickets cost $16.66 via Shotgun.live and will be $22.22 at the door.