discounts, deals and free events in Miami
Chili cook-off competitions can get a bit heated (pun intended), especially when you mix pros and novices. More than a dozen contestants will compete Friday, Feb. 7, from noon to 4 p.m. during the third annual Pinecrest Chili-Cook-off at Pinecrest Gardens. They’ll be vying for the top prize in the categories of chili, chili verde and salsa. […]
The Master Chorale of South Florida is performing “Carmina Burana,” a classical cantata whose “O Fortuna” has portended doom on “Glee and the “X-Factor,” as well as heralding the entrance of athles at football games and the Daytona 500. The popular work, written by Carol Orff in 1936, will be performed in February in Miami, […]
The Alhambra Orchestra, led by Zoe Zeniodi, will present a Youth & Hope free concert Sunday, Feb. 8, in Coconut Grove. The annual showcase of young local musicians features Annabel Chyung of Ransom-Everglades performing the Sibelius violin concerto, James Leng of New World School of the Arts performing a Schumann piano concerto and Roey Dushi of Dreyfoos […]
Here’s our list of the top free events, discounts and deals to have fun in Miami this week.
The last Friday of the month brings a free concert and free admission at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 770 NE 125 St., North Miami. The museum is open by donation from 7 to 10 p.m. during this event. (Admission is always free for children under 12, North Miami residents and city employees.) Plus, there is plenty of free […]
You can experience the New World Symphony performances larger than life in free outdoor Wallcast concerts. Miami Beach’s SoundScape features the latest in visual and audio technology on a 7,000-square-foot projection wall. Wallcast events are free to the public and do not require a ticket. Miami Beach Exostage is at SoundScape, 500 17 St., Miami […]
The Miami Beach Food Truck & Music Fest takes place the fourth Wednesday of every month at North Shore Bandshell-Ocean Terrace. The food and music fest features mobile food trucks, free entertainment and participation by area restaurants from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Live music is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The food truck lineup […]
Three classic films from the World War I era are being presented at the Wolfsonian-FIU on Miami Beach from January through March as part of the “WWI Film Series: The Heart of Humanity.” All screenings are at 7 p.m. Admission to the series is free. Curated and introduced by Frank Luca, chief librarian at The Wolfsonian, the series […]
Night owls who also love movies will want to get in on the free late night movie screenings at the Coral Gables Art Cinema on Saturday nights in January. The showings are free but you need to get tickets in advance through the Secret Celluloid Society. Here’s the schedule: Jan. 17, at 11 p.m.: “Creepshow,” a classic horror film. […]
The SoundScape Cinema Series screens free films on the 7,000-square-foot outdoor projection wall at the New World Center’s ExoStage, corner of 17th Street and Washington Avenue, Miami Beach. Movies usually are at 8 p.m. on Wednesdays but there are also some films on Thursday. Film schedule for 2014-2015: Wednesday, Oct. 1: CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER […]
Pinecrest Gardens movie nights are back with $5 Family Movie Night and $5 Nature Movie Night. Patrons can watch a film outdoors and buy popcorn, soft drinks, hot dogs, and other snacks at the events. Family Movie Night begins with a “flashlight tour” of the gardens at 7:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. (bring your own flashlight) and the […]
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