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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

Taking advantage of Miami’s spring weather before the summer heat sets in means the outdoor concerts and events are in high gear. The free Jazzin’ in the Grove Spring Swing concert at Ambrister Park on Saturday, April 25 from 4:30-9 p.m. is a perfect example of that! The lineup includes Miami’s beloved jazz vocalist Nicole …

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The Armour Dance Theatre and Miami Children’s Chorus are part of a collaborative performance on Saturday, April 25 at 8 p.m. at YoungArts Campus in Downtown Miami.  Students from the dance troupe and musical choir will join forces to present a show combining the rhythm of music and dance to the backdrop of light of …

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Located inside Wynwood’s Bakehouse Art Complex, Bookleggers Library hosts a monthly Story Time for Kids every last Saturday of the month at 12:30 p.m. RSVP here. Tailored for kids ages 3-8 years old, the event features local actors, artists and friends of the Bookleggers family taking on storytelling duties. Parents and kids are encouraged to …

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The Moss Center is hosting several Party on the Plaza events with free admission and free music, plus food and beverage vendors. Tickets are usually available a week before the concert but it’s not unusual for seats to sell out quickly.  Next up: The Boneshakers on Friday, April 24 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tickets will be …

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The Miami Beach Bandshell is one of the city’s busiest venues where free music and dance performances are regularly presented. The open-air location provides a gorgeous snapshot of Miami Beach and is just steps from the water. Here’s what’s coming up that’s free:     Miami City Ballet Presents: Next Stage Tuesday, April 21, 7-10 …

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Earth Day 2026 is officially on April 22 and since that’s a Wednesday, many of the Miami-Dade events celebrating Mother Earth are happening before and after then. Here are events we have found around Miami honoring Earth Day: Click here to see all the Miami-Dade County Parks hosted cleanups and other eco-adventure type events throughout …

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Pack a picnic, bring a beach chair, and head to New World Symphony for a free WALLCAST Concert. Thanks to a soaring, 7,000-square-foot-projection wall and surround sound speakers, you’ll be immersed in a live symphonic performance beneath the palm trees and bougainvillea You’re invited, free of charge, to enjoy the sights and sounds of the …

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Want to hear live music? The Betsy Hotel in the heart of South Beach offers a free live music series every day. It’s a nice way to enjoy some tunes amid beautiful surroundings – and give yourself a little break any day of the week. All performances are free, with no cover or drink minimum. …

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A free Japanese festival will take place on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at the Ichimura Miami-Japan Garden on Watson Island. From 10:30 a.m. to 4 pm., you can bask in Japanese entertainment, culture, food and music. The event includes demonstrations of sushi and ikebana as well as a Japanese tea ceremony, kisen calligraphy mural, and …

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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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