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Apply now for the Arsht Center’s AileyCamp Miami 2024 a free, full-scholarship summer program that has transformed the lives of more than 1,500 students from Miami-Dade County public middle schools since its inception in 2009. Applications are due on March 29. AileyCamp Miami 2024 will be held in person at the Arsht Center for six …

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Lauderdale-by-the-Sea offers free concerts and free dancing outdoor in the city’s downtown area in winter and spring. Friday Night Music Local bands perform once a month on Friday evenings in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. The free music performances, weather permitting, are 6 to 10 p.m. the fourth Friday of the month in winter and spring.  Music events in …

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South Florida offers events with vibrant Indian entertainment and activities for Diwali, a lively festival of Lights in India. Some local events are free. Fees apply for others, and deals are also offered. Diwali events are happening in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. Diwali events in 2023 Fort Lauderdale Diwali festival …

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Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church is celebrating its annual North Miami Greek Food & Wine Festival, from Nov. 10-12, 2023. Admission to this event is free. From 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 9 p.m. on Sunday, guests can enjoy a menu of authentic Greek recipes, traditional live music, a raffle …

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Making the arts more accessible and affordable to full-time students is now a reality, thanks to the new ArshtPass student discount program that provides $25 tickets to select shows. To get the deal, you need to sign up in advance and join the program.  Here’s what you need to know: It is free to sign …

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The Norton Museum of Art will be celebrating diverse cultures for Hispanic Heritage Month from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14. Rain or shine. Featured activities include art, music, dance, workshops and more. This is a free program and the public is invited to “Nuestra Cultura Community Day.” Traditions explored will be represented …

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The International Ballet Festival of Miami, around for more than three decades in Miami, is hosting a few free dance performances in August. The cutting edge dance program features national and international guests and modern and contemporary dance companies, presenting an exciting and eclectic mix of dance styles and music. There will be performances by …

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The Ball and Chain Bar in Little Havana is hosting free salsa events with dancing that begins at 8 p.m. and a class that starts at 9 p.m. every Sunday for the over 21 crowd. There is no cover charge.   The restaurant and neighborhood bar is part of the vibrant and historic Little Havana …

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