From the journalist behind the first major biography of Judy Blume (the voice behind the adolescent classic Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret) to a Tony Award-winning Broadway actor known for his breakout role in The Band’s Visit, The Hub Miami is bringing two standout, talent-driven evenings to South Miami this May.
Continuing its momentum following its third anniversary this month, The Hub is carving out a niche for intimate and story-led programming, giving audiences rare, up-close access to the writers and performers shaping today’s cultural conversation in a setting that feels far more personal than a traditional theater.
An Evening with…Mark Oppenheimer on Judy Blume: A Life
Tuesday, May 12 | 7 PM
Journalist Mark Oppenheimer comes to The Hub in celebration of his new biography Judy Blume: A Life, a revealing portrait of one of the world’s most beloved literary voices. Drawing from unpublished writings, private papers, and more than 100 interviews with Blume andthose closest to her, Oppenheimer offers a richly detailed look at the life behind the iconic books that shaped generations, including Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, Forever…, and Summer Sisters. The evening will explore Blume’s personal journey, literary legacy, and enduring influence on conversations around adolescence, sexuality, free speech, and book banning. Please note: Judy Blume will not be present.
Tickets: $36 General Admission & 1 signed copy of Judy Blume: A Life; $10 General Admission (no book)
Event Details: HERE
An Evening with…Tony Award Winner Ari’el Stachel
Tuesday, May 19 | 7 PM
Tony Award-winning actor Ari’el Stachel comes to The Hub for a one-night-only evening of storytelling, performance and dialogue drawn from his acclaimed solo show. Written and performed by Stachel, the piece blends humor, vulnerability, and striking character work to explore identity, mental health, and belonging through the lens of his experience as an Arab-Jewish artist. Reflecting on his lifelong struggle with OCD, the pressure to assimilate, and the fractures that emerged in the aftermath of 9/11, Stachel traces a deeply personal journey of hiding, reshaping, and ultimately reclaiming himself. Powerful, darkly funny, and emotionally raw, the evening offers an intimate look at one artist’s attempt to make sense of heritage, anxiety and wholeness in a divided world.
Tickets: $36 General Admission
Event Details: HERE