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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 Wolfsonian-FIU Museum is more than just a venue to view art exhibitions. It also hosts free book discussions, art classes and family events. It’s a museum that explores the inventive and provocative character of the modern world through objects and design that reveal how the past influences the present and shapes the future.  The Wolfsonian …

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The New Music Miami Festival (NMMF) is back with festival discussions and concerts that are free to the public, no ticket required thanks to the generosity of the Festival’s sponsors. The concerts take place Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at The Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. The FIU School of Music celebrates its 26th year …

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Miami is preparing for a fun Easter season … complete with egg hunt adventures and photo opportunities for the entire family.  Easter is set for Sunday, March 31, 2024. But be aware that not all holiday-themed events will take place on that specific date. We also have news on egg hunts and Easter events in …

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We found several FREE events happening during Miami Music Week, which runs from Tuesday, March 19 to Sunday, March 24. MARCH 19 No Sugar Added Miami 2024 5 p.m. to midnight at Hyde Beach, 1701 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Free before 7:30 p.m. Artists: Alex Wann, Nala, Nico de Andrea, Notre Dame, Skatman, Tiffy Vera MARCH 20 …

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Become an artist at the free Family Day at The Underline, with artists from Wynwood’s Bakehouse Art Complex at the Brickell Backyard Urban Gym. Family Day at The Underline takes place every third Saturday of the month from 2-4 p.m. and is free and open to the public but registration is required! The February event is …

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Viernes Culturales (Cultural Fridays) is a South Florida tradition. This free arts and music festival typically takes place on the third Friday of each month on Calle Ocho (Southwest Eighth Street), in the heart of Little Havana, between 13th and 22nd avenues. The next one is on Friday, March 15, 2024. Every month, enjoy music …

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Rene Rodriguez, former film critic for The Miami Herald, now runs the Cosford Cinema on the University of Miami Campus and he’s always coming up with some type of innovative film series.   The screenings listed here are free but sometimes RSVP is required. Click here to find which films require RSVP.   Monday, March …

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Be there, the fair! The Miami-Dade County Youth Fair is happening March 14 through April 7, 2024. The Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition Center is at 10901 Coral Way (SW 24th St.), Miami. General admission at the fairgrounds is $12, but we’ve detailed quite a few discounts below. For all the details, click here.  Children …

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