The Dwell Guide to Events in Your City

Wednesday, April 2

Author Jon Clinch spins Finn, his new novel, out of an obscure reference in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn's ninth chapter – but this time it's Huck's father, one of the most brutal characters in American literature, who's the story's hero. 8 p.m.; Books & Books - Coral Gables, 265 Aragon Ave.; (305) 442-4408; http://booksandbooks.com/NASApp/store/IndexJsp?s=storeevents&eventId=367659

Thursday, April 3

The Wolfsonian screens Les Triplettes de Belleville, an animated film nominated for two Oscars in 2003, which follows Madame Souza, her dog Bruno, and a gaggle of aged vaudeville stars in their search for Madame Souza’s kidnapped grandson. 7 p.m.; Wolfsonian - FIU, 1001 Washington Ave.; (305) 531-1001; www.wolfsonian.org

Friday, April 4

Jazz group Soulive has collaborated with Dave Matthews and rapper Talib Kweli. But tonight, the band's three founding members take the stage alone. 8 p.m.; Culture Room, 3045 N Federal Hwy.; (954) 564-1074; www.cultureroom.net/upcoming_shows.htm

Saturday, April 5

At MOCA this afternoon, kids create flags using Jasper Johns and various Haitian artists as inspiration. 2-4 p.m.; NE 125th St.; (305) 893-6211; www.mocanomi.org

Kraftworks, the fashion fair by Rag Trade boutique, brings you threads and handmade goods by local designers. 12-7 p.m.; Rag Trade Happy Clothing Co., 4600 NE 2nd Ave.; (305) 573-1478; http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=217222251

Sunday, April 6

Last Chance: Catch a final glimpse of Herzog & de Meuron’s evolving design for the new Miami Art Museum. Miami Art Museum, 101 W Flagler St.; (305) 375-3000; www.miamiartmuseum.org

Monday, April 7

Last Chance: The Dorsch Gallery takes down three exhibits today, including the landscape paintings of local artist Claudia Scalise and William Keddell's computer-generated cluster drawings. Also closing is Unfaded Memories, in which Abner Nolan, Mary Malm, Amalia Brujis, and Arnold Mesches explore the family snapshot. Dorsch Gallery, 151 NW 24th St.; (305) 576-1278; http://dorschgallery.com/?page=exhibitions&time=future

Jhumpa Lahiri, author of Pulitzer Prize-winning Interpreter of Maladies, is one of modern literature’s most beloved young voices. Tonight she reads from her new collection of short stories, Unaccustomed Earth. 8 p.m.; Books & Books - Coral Gables, 265 Aragon Ave.; (305) 442-4408; http://booksandbooks.com/NASApp/store/IndexJsp?s=storeevents&eventId=362413

Tuesday, April 8

The Wolfsonian-FIU celebrates 14 Views of Miami, a poetry/video project by MacArther prize-winning poet Campbell McGrath and architect John Stuart. 7 p.m.; Wolfsonian - FIU, 1001 Washington Ave.; (305) 531-1001; www.wolfsonian.org

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