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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

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 final 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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Artist Juraj Kojš is best known for as an experimental and interdisciplinary artist but he is also a conservatory-trained classical pianist and his showing that side at his upcoming chamber music concert Wednesday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Coconut Grove. Tickets are $10 and $5 for students and seniors, …

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Aiming to spread the message of peace and unity, the City of Doral is hosting their Second Annual National Day of Prayer Concert on Thursday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Doral Central Park Amphitheater. The concert is billed as “A Night of Unity, Worship, and Reflection.” Choirs from local churches will perform worship music …

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The 2026 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) will feature a host of free community events during it’s five-day run between Sunday, May 27 and Sunday, May 31. These are the free community events: Friday, May 29 at 8 p.m. at the New World Center, 500 17 St., Miami Beach Film Screening Under the Stars Bring …

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The South Florida Bluegrass Association offers a free bluegrass festival on the first Sunday of the month at Greynolds Park, 18501 NE 22nd Ave., North Miami Beach. While the music is free, park admission is $10 per car, using the app. Take a lawn chair or blanket. Food and drink will be available for purchase, but …

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Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Explore Miami (formerly known as Miami Attractions Month) is on through May 31, 2026. That means buy one, get one free admission or other special offers at many participating establishments, for both locals and visitors. Plus, in some cases, membership at one museum means free admission to all other participating …

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The arrival of May means we’re almost halfway through the year and summer is coming soon. There’s also a long weekend with Memorial Day Weekend toward the end of month. Here are some fun and free things to do around Miami throughout the month of May! Click on the links in the headlines for full …

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