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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 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: April 10, 2026: Siempre Flamenco featuring guitarist Paco Fonte and flamenco dancer Celia Fonte. The duo present …

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HistoryMiami museum 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, usually …

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Florida Grand Opera is planning a series of free SongFest concerts this spring, to introduce listeners to the company’s artists. Tickets are free with RSVP.  The concerts will be performed both in Miami and in Fort Lauderdale. Here is the program. SongFest 2: Lovesongs, A Musical RomanceA Valentine’s-themed concert featuring romantic songs and arias, including …

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Free Family Day is every first Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.. It’s a fun day to meet neighbors, participate in yoga and meditation and partake in that month’s themed activities. Click here to see upcoming March events. Stay tuned for information on a free music concert series launching at The …

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All aboard! The Gold Coast Railroad Museum offers free admission on the first Saturday of every month, so get the family or friends together and head on out! The museum, at 12450 SW 152nd St. (next to Zoo Miami) houses historic trains as well as a number of interactive displays. Hours are 10 a.m. to …

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The Miami-Dade County Auditorium in Little Havana is still under renovation but that hasn’t stopped them from presenting cultural productions, they are just popping up all over Miami-Dade to do so. They have an upcoming production “Apocalipsync” by Luciano Rossoo Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12 at the Aventura Cultural Arts Center and offering …

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It’s that time again. Time to figure out how much money you made, where it all went and hopefully you’ll discover that the annual income tax bite out of your wallet isn’t so bad after all.  Tax Day is Wednesday, April 15, 2026 but if you’re expecting a refund, you can file early. If you need …

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The Miami River is one of Miami’s most traversed waterways and will once again be celebrated during the 27th Annual Miami Riverday Festival. It’s happening Saturday, April 11 from 1-6 p.m. at Lummus Park Historic District, 250 NW North River Dr. The event will include boat rides along the Miami River, historical tours and re-enactments, …

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