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Josie Gulliksen

Josie Gulliksen is a freelance writer and major arts advocate and enthusiast who loves everything cultural and is excited to live in such a thriving community as Miami. A Miami native, aside from Miami on the Cheap, she currently writes for Artburst Miami and contributes to Edible South FL and Miami Media Group. She has contributed to Miami.com, Biscayne Times and Miami New Times. She worked for nearly a decade at Miami Today as Calendar Editor and arts writer and then worked for 13 years in public relations. She has her own blog Scene Around South FL at josiegulliksen.com

The Museum of Contemporary Art in North Miami is the place to check out groundbreaking and thought-provoking exhibitions and catch live jazz acts on the last Friday of the month during the free Jazz at MOCA. However, it’s also where to go for other free and cheap events. There’s something for everyone all month long including …

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The Barnacle Historic State Park’s Under Moonlight Concert series runs every second Friday of the month and features an impressive line-up of musicians. Doors open at 6 p.m. and performance is at 7 p.m. Here is the remaining schedule:     May 8, 2026: Will Thomas, with Yacht Rock Sing-Along. His performances include popular songs by …

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From October to May, the City of South Miami hosts the SoMi Second Saturdays Night Market bringing the community together once a month to Downtown South Miami from 5:30-9:30 p.m. at SW 73 St. and 58 Ave.  The remaining dates for the Night Market are Feb. 14, March 14, April 11 and May 9. Scheduled …

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Museum of Miami hosts a free Family Fun Day the second Saturday of every month, with free admission for all. The free admission is all day, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with activities taking place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is required to participate. You can register online. The theme rotates monthly, …

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Explore Haitian Heritage Month events throughout the City of North Miami including a festival, film screenings, cooking classes, Konpas Classes and storytime for kids. Read on to find info on the events throughout May.   Events at MOCA and MOCA Plaza (Museum of Contemporary Art), 770 NE 125 St. Pedale 1804: 18.04 Mile TriCity Bike …

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Coral Gables Museum welcomes you to “Family Day on Aragon” on the third Saturday of each month, with free admission, live music and special activities.  Upcoming event is on Sat., May 16 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.: This month’s theme is Morocco and here’s the schedule: 11:00 a.m. to noon Storytelling Session 12:30-3:30 p.m. …

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Orchestra Miami is joining with the Music Ministry of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral to create the Saturdays at Trinity Series on Saturdays at 7 p.m. in their historic sanctuary in Downtown Miami. These concerts will feature music performed by soloists from Orchestra Miami along with singers from South Florida. The series will explore the lush and opulent …

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“The Notebook” is the latest production in the 2025-2026 Broadway in Miami season at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, May 5-10, 2026. Broadway production based on the best-selling novel that inspired the film telling the story of a lifetime of love between Noah and Allie, two people from very different worlds. We …

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Want to test your knowledge of all things trivial and have fun doing it? There are plenty of bars around Miami-Dade that offer weekly and monthly free trivia nights where you’ll be rewarded for your smarts with prizes. It makes for a night of friendly competition in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Plus, there’s the …

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