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May 192013
 

The Shops at Midtown Miami is organizing free movie nights every other Wednesday throughout the summer.

life-of-pi-posterThe Moonlit Movies will run May 8 through August. The free films will be shown at 8 p.m. outdoors at the Fountain Plaza off Buena Vista Avenue between Northeast 34th Street and Northeast 32nd Street. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets. Parking garages are on Northeast 34th Street west of Buena Vista Avenue and on Northeast 32nd Street east of Buena Vista Avenue.

Here is the free movie schedule so far:

  • May 22:- Life of Pi
  • June 12: Parental Guidance
  • June 26: Diary of a Wimpy Kid Dog Days
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May 192013
 

blackbird-ordinary-movie-night-birds-psychoThe downtown bar Blackbird Ordinary presents Movie Night Mondays, with free outdoor screenings of films for the over-21 crowd.

On Monday, May 20, the free movies will be “Psycho” and “The Birds,” starting at 10 p.m.

Happy hour is 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. daily, ladies night is Tuesday and Early Bird Fridays include $5 bar bites from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Blackbird Ordinary is at 729 SW First Ave.,  Miami, FL 33130.

 

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May 182013
 

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Are you ready to party? This weekend brings the massive street festival known as the CubaLibre BlockParty, when musicians and revelers take over an entire block of Alhambra Avenue in Coral Gables.

It’s Miami Museum Month, which means two-for-one admission to 23 South Florida museums, plus perks for members. Plus, five South Florida museums are open free on Saturday for Art Museum Day, and the Miami Children’s Museum is open free from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday.

There are free movies in several venues as well.

To keep up with latest news on deals, discounts and free events in South Florida, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter.

Here are our top picks for free and cheap weekend fun May 17-19.

Friday, May 17

Saturday, May 18

Sunday, May 19

Looking for more ways to have fun on the cheap? Check out these resources:

If you’re hungry, check out our latest dining deals and coupons.

You can find info about free and cheap events in Broward at Fort Lauderdale on the Cheap.

 

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May 172013
 

cirque-du-soleil-quidamCirque du Soleil’s Quidam will be at BB&T Center in Sunrise July 31 through Aug. 4. With a deal from ScoreBig, you can get tickets for up to 35% off.

ScoreBig is offering tickets for a minimum 10% off. But with promo code DUNK35, new customers can get a minimum 35% off, up to a total price of $300. The promo code can be used only once per customer.

ScoreBig works a little like Priceline. You name your own price, and ScoreBig tells you whether it’s accepted. The company tells you upfront what discount is likely. Offerings change frequently, so these deals may disappear in a few days, or other tickets for the same event may become available.

Here’s how ScoreBig works:

  • Sign up (it’s FREE).
  • Select the event you want and where you want to sit (sometimes it takes a few minutes for the available seating areas to be highlighted). You choose a section, but not the exact site.
  • Name how much you are willing to pay. You’ll have to enter your credit card information here. This is where you add the promo code. If you have a promo code for 35% off, bid 35% off.
  • If your bid is accepted, you’re notified instantly. If your bid is rejected, you can place a new bid.
  • Sometimes you’ll get a counter offer, which you are free to accept or reject.
  • No additional fees are added. The amount of your accepted offer is what you pay.

In South Florida, ScoreBig has lots of discount sports tickets as well as concert tickets and tickets to touring Broadways shows. Click here to see all the current Miami deals, including deals for 25% to 50% off the Florida Marlins.

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May 172013
 

fit-kids-dayFit Kids Day will take place Sunday in Pinecrest, with a chance for young people and their families to try out sports, exercise, healthy foods and other elements of a healthy live.

The free event, organized by school-age children, is in its second year. It will take place 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at Evelyn Greer Park, 8200 SW 124th St., Pinecrest 33156.

 

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May 162013
 

The Chopin Foundation will present free piano concerts this weekend in Coral Gables and Fort Lauderdale as part of the Chopin for All series. The concerts will feature Piotr Kosinski, winner of the 2010 American Paderewski Piano Competition.

The concerts will be:

  • Saturday, May 18, at 3 p.m. at the Broward County Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale.
  • Sunday, May 19, at 3 p.m. at Granada Presbyterian Church, 950 University Drive, Coral Gables, 33134.

No reservations or tickets are necessary. For more information, call the Chopin Foundation’s office at 305-868-0624.

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May 162013
 

Miami Heat fans who visit the Miami Seaquarium in Heat regalia will get a discount as long as the Heat is still in the NBA championship finals.

The discount starts at 30% off while the basketball team is playing in the Eastern Conference Finals. If the Heat makes it to the finals, the discount will increase to 40%. But if the heat gets knocked out of the tournament, the discount is over,  too.

To get the deal, you must not only wear Heat gear, you have to mention the offer before purchasing a ticket. This offer can’t be combined with any other discounts. The Seaquarium is at 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway.

 

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May 162013
 

artSaturday, May 18, is Art Museum Day, and more than 100 museums nationwide are offering free admission.  That includes five museums in South Florida. The celebration is part of International Museum Day.

The South Florida participants are:

May is Miami Museum Month, which means 2-for-1 admission to 23 museums in South Florida through May 31.

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May 162013
 

angelique-kidjo-photoGrammy-winning singer Angelique Kidjo is performing May 31 at the Arsht Center in Miami. With a deal from TravelZoo, you can see her performance for about one-third less

Kidjo has collaborated with Carlos Santana, Peter Gabriel, Alicia Keys, Josh Groban, Joss Stone and more. Her 2008 album, Djin Djin, won the Grammy for Best Contemporary World Music album, and her new album, Spirit Rising, was recently featured on a PBS special.

The regular ticket price is $35 to $65, plus fees of $2.80 to $5.60 per ticket and $6 per order.

With this deal from TravelZoo, you can get the tickets regularly priced at $45 (plus fees) for a total of $34 and those priced at $35 (plus fees)  for a total of $27, no additional fees. That means that two of the lowest-priced tickets are $54, about one-third less than the regular price of $81.60. Get the promo code and the deal here.

You can also get a ticket deal for ticket deal from Gilt City: orchestra circle tickets for $34, no additional fees.

The concert is at 8:30 p.m. Friday, May 31, at the Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami 33132.

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May 152013
 

fantasy-theatre-gordon-gumshoeFantasy Theatre Factory will present three more free performances of the children’s theater production “Gordon Gumshoe – Fairytale Detective.”

The interactive play for children will be performed at three venues in Miami Beach:

  • Friday, May 17, 3:30 p.m. Flamingo Park, 999 11th St.
  • Saturday, May 18, 3 p.m. Bass Museum of Art, 2100 Collins Ave. (Admission to the museum will be free all day for Art Museum Day.)
  • Wednesday, May 22, 2:30 p.m. Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Drive

 

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May 132013
 
Photo by Pavel Antonov.

Photo by Pavel Antonov.

The latest production of the Miami Theater Center is “Inanna and the Huluppu Tree,” about a goddess seeking to restore harmony to a city ravaged by storms and flying deities. With this deal from Goldstar, you can see the play for 40% off, without ravaging your wallet.

The play, which includes music, puppets and aerial effects, is suitable for theatergoers 8 and older.

Regular price is $20 per person plus $2.20 in fees if you order online. With this deal from Goldstar, a ticket is only $10, plus $3.50 in fees, for a total savings of $9 per ticket, or 40%.

The Goldstar deal is good for performances at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 18, and Saturday, May 25, and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 19, and Sunday, May 26.

The Miami Theater Center is at 9806 NE Second. Ave., Miami Shores FL 33138.

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May 132013
 

indiana-jones-last-crusadeHere’s another free movie series: Movies on the Plaza, presented monthly (weather permitting) at Brickell World Plaza.

On Friday, May 17, see “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.” The film begins at 8 p.m.

Parking is free in the surface lot, and chair rentals are available. Attendees are invited to bring snacks and drinks. Coolers are allowed, but no glass or bottles.

Here is he schedule for the rest of the year:

For information, call 305-384-7170.

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May 132013
 

road-through-heavenHere’s a way to get 50% off tickets to the new work by Ricky J. Martinez, “Road Through Heaven,” at the New Theatre at the Roxy Performing Arts Center. The world premiere of the show runs Thursday through Sunday May 17-June 2.

Regular price for the show is $35 to $40, plus a $3.50 service fee online. But with this deal from Goldstar, you can get tickets for $17.50 or $20, plus a $5 fee. The discount tickets are available for most performances.

Here’s the description of the show:

It’s a heady, emotional and poetic ride as Road Through Heaven looks at unconditional love, the nature of self-development, and the willing of dreams into reality. Evelyn Perez stars in this world-premiere production from New Theatre at The Roxy Performing Arts Center. Margaret M. Ledford directs the drama, which was written by Miami-born Cuban-American and New Theatre Artistic Director Ricky J. Martinez.

And a few more dicounts: The theater offers student rush tickets for students 25 and under with ID at $15 each half an hour before curtain. Tickets for the Thursday, May 17, preview are $20 for all.

The Roxy Performing Arts Center is 1645 SW 107th Avenue, Miami, FL 33165.

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May 132013
 

If you’re looking for a way to entertain yourself in Miami-Dade this week without spending a lot of money, we’ve got some tips for you. We’ve got the scoop on lots of free and cheap ways to have fun. Here are some of the free events scheduled this week. Some events may require advance registration, and some deals may end before the event occurs, so plan early.

We’ll add more as we hear of them, and you can always find a complete list on our Calendar page. If you know of a free or cheap event you think we should add, email us at news@miamionthecheap.com.

Here are free and cheap things to do in Miami this week:

Monday, May 13

Tuesday, May 14

Wednesday, May 15

Thursday, May 16

Friday, May 17

Saturday, May 18

Sunday, May 19

Looking for more ways to have fun on the cheap? Check out these resources:

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May 132013
 

piano_thumb.jpgThe Alhambra Orchestra, with conductor Alfred Gershfeld, will present a free concert Sunday, May 19, “South Florida’s Got Talent,” featuring the three winners of the annual concerto competition.

Performing with the orchestra will be 17-year-old pianist Joana Gonzalez of Southwest Ranches, who will perform a lively concerto by Khatchaturia; pianist Matthew Reichenberger,  a Coral Springs tenth-grader, who will perform a Chopin concerto; and 12-year-old violinist Matthew Hakkarainen of West Palm Beach, who will olay the lyrical Bruch violent concerto.

The program will also include Gounod’s  Faust suite and a string interlude by Edward MacDowell.

The free concert will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at Ransom-Everglades Middle School, 2045 S. Bayshore Drive, Coconut Grove 33133.  Concert-goers should enter on Tigertail Avenue. Donations will be accepted.

 

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May 122013
 

shaping-soundContemporary dance company Shaping Sound, which blends jazz, modern, ballet and hip-hop, is coming to Miami in June.

With a deal from Goldstar, you can for see the program for 50% off. Front orchestra tickets that are regularly $71.20 with fees are $36 (including fees) and rear orchestra tickets that are normally $51 are $25 (including fees). The performances are at 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, and Thursday, June 13.

This is the first national tour for Shaping Sound, which was featured on Oxygen TV’s “All The Right Moves.” The company includes Emmy-nominated choreographers and “So You Think You Can Dance” stars Travis Wall, Nick Lazzarini, Teddy Forance, and Kyle Robinson.

You can get the Shaping Sound discount here.

The performances will be at the Colony Theatre, 1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139.

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