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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 lush surroundings of Pinecrest Gardens are the ideal setting for Art in the Gardens. It’s billed as “happy hour with a cultural twist.”   On Thursday, April 16, 2026, starting at 7 p.m. they’ll be presenting “Sips & Shorts: City Reads – Death & Taxes” with special guest City Theatre.   It’s an evening …

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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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The popular and free Southern Cross Observation Deck is open in Miami-Dade at Bill Sadowski Park. The public is invited to visit with amateur astronomers from 7:30 to 10 p.m. each Saturday, weather permitting. A sense of wonder and discovery draws our eyes to the night sky. When you gaze up at the night sky, …

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The annual Chopin for All free concert series brings young top-tier pianists from around the globe to South Florida. Everyone is invited to attend free of charge.  Seating is general admission and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets are not required. Registration is recommended.  For questions, send email toadmin@chopin.org or call: 305-868-0624. Remaining performances …

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Paying homage to Henry Flagler, the railroad magnate whose Florida East Coast Railway reached Biscayne Bay in 1896, is being celebrated with the three-day festival Heritage Days on Flagler from Friday, April 10 through Sunday, April 12. Come to Flagler Street in Downtown Miami to enjoy the weekend festivities. Here’s the schedule… Friday – April …

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Street Stages is back with an all-new spring series of free outdoor concerts, thanks to Olympia Arts MIAMI. The winter series for 2026 through May 16 will once again be “Taking Art to the Street.” Performances are from 6-9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays at 142 E. Flagler St., Miami.   This free community programming takes …

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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:       unClassical: Miami Vibes Friday, April 10, 7:30-11 p.m. Miami …

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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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