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Arts Garage in Delray: Open mic, poetry, comedy, & free art walks

With a drive to connect the community to the world through the arts, Arts Garage is putting the pedal to the metal in offering plenty of cheap and free events alongside a list of pricier concerts by established global performers, charitable events. See more details at artsgarage.org.

The garage is also home to the Marshal Family Foundation Gallery for area visual artists; art education with classes for children and adults and theater. Arts Garage, 94 NE 2nd Ave., Delray Beach.

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All Arts Open Mic Night

Second Tuesday of the Month

8-10 p.m., $5 online, $10 at the door

If you’re ready for your close-up, Arts Garage is ready for you. If not, be part of the audience, and watch the creative process unfold every second Tuesday of the month, 8-10 p.m. 

Are you brave enough to take the stage? If you’re an artist, writer, or musician looking for your stage here is your chance. On the second Tuesday of the month take the mic and your chances in front of a live audience. Not a performer? Even better, go watch the show…you never know if you end up seeing the next Beyoncé or Bruce Springsteen. 

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Poetry Open Mic Night

Third Monday of the Month

8-10 p.m., $5 online, $10 at the door

You don’t necessarily have to make it rhyme to have a good time. Whether you’re a poet and didn’t know it, a writer or lyricist or anyone with a knack for the written word this is your chance to shine in the spotlight. Take the stage or just watch the magic. Be part of the audience for poetry in motion on the third Monday of the month, 8-10 p.m. 

Artists who wish to perform need to submit their information to info@artsgarage.org. For more information call 561-450-6357.

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First Friday Art Walk

First Friday of the Month

8-10 p.m., FREE

Celebrate the arts on the first Friday of the month. Get a chance to be inspired not only by the art but meet some of the artists themselves. Enjoy an evening of drinks and mixing it up with a diverse group of local artists in a fun, celebratory, casual atmosphere every month 8 to 10 p.m. 

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Comedy Open Mic Night

First Tuesday of the Month

8-10 p.m., $5 online, $10 at the door

So you think you’re funny? You may be a stand-up kinda person, but can you step on the stage and do stand-up comedy? This is your chance to make ‘em laugh. Whether you’re a real comedian, or only play one at the office, join on the first Tuesday of each month, 8-10 p.m., and get your laugh on. Warning: This content may contain strong language which may be unsuitable for children.

For Arts Garage full event calendar click here. For more information call 561-450-6357.

Parking: There is a garage with five floors above the venue. It is free to park in the garage before 4 p.m. every day and $5 after 4 p.m. On Sundays, parking in the garage is free all day.

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Other free and cheap things to do

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Regal Theatres: Discounted movie tickets on Tuesdays

All Day | $5.00-7.00 | Regal Cinemas Multiple Locations

Food Trucks Tuesdays

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Haulover Beach Park

$5 Retro Replay Films

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $5.00 | Landmark Theatre at Merrick Park, Coral Gables

Trivia nights in Broward

7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Noon Tunes in Fort Lauderdale

12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | Stranahan Park

CMX Classics discount film

3:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $6.00-7.00 | CMX Cinemas

Food truck gathering at Pelican Harbor Marina

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Pelican Harbor Marina

Free New Music Miami Festival

7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | FREE | Wolfsonian-FIU

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell

Trivia nights in Broward

7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE

Comedy Night at Pub 52

8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Nightlife Brewing Co., Miami-Dade

Comedy Night at Exit One Taproom

8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Exit One Taproom, Miami-Dade

Free Screening of "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes"

9:00 pm to 11:30 pm | FREE | Bill Cosford Cinema

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Jazz at Jackson, Miami

12:00 pm | FREE | Alamo Park, Miami-Dade

Free live music in Pompano Beach

12:15 pm to 1:15 pm | FREE | Pompano Beach Cultural Center

Food Truck Thursdays at Highland Oaks Park

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Highland Oaks Park

Free Third Thursdays in Surfside

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | 93 St. Collins and Harding Avenues

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell

Live music at Doral Yard

7:00 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Doral Yard

Free documentary & VR experience, Miami

7:00 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Black Archives Historic Lyric Theatre, Miami

Trivia nights in Broward

7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE

Free Hulu preview: 'We Were the Lucky Ones'

7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | AMC Aventura

Friday, March 22, 2024

Night market at Dania Pointe

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Dania Pointe

Art After Dark: Live performances, tours, workshops, Fridays at The Norton, WPB

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $5.00-10.00 | Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach

Food truck gathering

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Tropical Park, South Miami

Smorgasburg Miami weekly street fair with music

5:30 pm to 10:30 pm | FREE | Lincoln Road Mall, Miami Beach

Live entertainment at Dania Pointe

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Dania Pointe

Free live music

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Lauderdale-by-The-Sea

Free live music series at The Square, WPB

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | The Square, West Palm Beach

Free music at Gulfstream in Hallandale

6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Gulfstream Park Village

Jai-Alai, spring season, Miami

6:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Magic City Fronton, Miami

Sea Shorts Plays in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | FREE | Jarvis Hall

Jam on percussion for free

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | South Florida Center for Percussive Arts

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell

Live Music at Doral Yard

8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Doral Yard

Free outdoor films in Hollywood

8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood ArtsPark

Saturday, March 23, 2024

Farmers markets & vendor fairs

FREE | Broward, Dade & greater Palm Beach

Florida Renaissance Festival

$0-35.28 | Quiet Waters Park

Plantation Farmers Market

8:00 am to 12:00 am | FREE | Volunteer Park Plantation

Delray GreenMarket

9:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE

Family Day at Bonnet House in Fort Lauderdale

9:00 am to 3:00 pm | $0-12.00 | Bonnet House

Regal Cinemas Saturday Morning Kids Flicks for $2

10:00 am | Discounted | Regal Cinemas

Kite Festival in Miramar

11:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Miramar Regional Park

Wellington Bacon & Bourbon Festival

11:00 am | FREE | Village of Wellington Promenade

Riverwalk International Food Festival in Fort Lauderdale

12:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk

Palm Beach Pride Festival, Lake Worth

12:00 pm to 6:00 pm | $10.00-12.00 | Bryant Park in Lake Worth

Downtown Palm Beach Gardens free outdoor music series

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | FREE | Downtown at the Gardens

Afternoon: Free live music series at The Square, WPB

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | The Square, West Palm Beach

Live entertainment at Dania Pointe

1:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Dania Pointe

Sea Shorts Plays in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

4:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Jarvis Hall

Spring Market with music, food, vendors, Boynton Beach

4:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Centennial Park, Boynton Beach

Live Music on the Plaza

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | CityPlace Doral

City Reads on Key Biscayne

6:00 pm | FREE | Key Biscayne Community Center

Free music at Gulfstream in Hallandale

6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Gulfstream Park Village

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell

Trivia nights in Broward

7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE

Live Music at Doral Yard

8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Doral Yard

Free Screening of "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes"

8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Bill Cosford Cinema

Discount late-night movies

9:00 pm to 11:30 pm | $5.00 | Coral Gables Art Cinema

Sunday, March 24, 2024

Farmers markets & vendor fairs

FREE | Broward, Dade & greater Palm Beach

Florida Renaissance Festival

$0-35.28 | Quiet Waters Park

Tamarac Farmers Market

9:00 am to 12:00 am | FREE | Veterans Park Tamarac

Wellington Bacon & Bourbon Festival

11:00 am | FREE | Village of Wellington Promenade

Palm Beach Pride Parade, Lake Worth

11:00 am | FREE | Bryant Park in Lake Worth

Palm Beach Pride Festival, Lake Worth

12:00 pm to 6:00 pm | $10.00-12.00 | Bryant Park in Lake Worth

Bohemian Trio at Bailey Hall in Davie

2:00 pm to 3:00 pm | FREE | Bailey Hall in Davie

Family Sundays at Dania Pointe with entertainment & games

2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Dania Pointe

Live entertainment at Dania Pointe

2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Dania Pointe

Rhythm By the River Black Voices festival

2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Esplanade Park

Market on the Plaza

2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | CityPlace Doral

CMX Classics discount film

3:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $6.00-7.00 | CMX Cinemas

Sea Shorts Plays in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

4:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Jarvis Hall

Savor The Sounds music and food trucks in Pembroke Pines

4:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | City Center in Pembroke Pines

Dancing by the Sea

5:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Anglin Square

ArtScape celebrates International Women's Day, Miami Beach

5:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Collins Park, Miami Beach

Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series

5:00 pm to 7:30 pm | FREE | Ocean Drive Promenade, Miami Beach

Tropical Sundays Live Music

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Doral Yard

Free music at Gulfstream in Hallandale

6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Gulfstream Park Village

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell

Salsa dance class

9:00 pm | FREE | Ball & Chain

Monday, March 25, 2024

Free Improv class every Monday in Palmetto Bay

7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Palmetto Bay Library

Trivia nights in Broward

7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE

Comedy Night at Sandbar Sports Grill

8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Sandbar Sports Grill, Miami-Dade

Comedy Open Mic Night, Delray
When
Monthly on the 1st Tuesday @ 8:00 pm-10:00 pm (starting April 4, 2023)
What
Comedy Open Mic Night, Delray
Where
Arts Garage, Delray Beach
Cost
$5.00-$10.00
When
Monthly on the 2nd Tuesday @ 8:00 pm-10:00 pm (starting April 11, 2023)
What
All Arts Open Mic Night, Delray
Where
Arts Garage, Delray Beach
Cost
$5.00-$10.00
When
Monthly on the 3rd Monday @ 8:00 pm-10:00 pm (starting April 17, 2023)
What
Poetry Open Mic Night, Delray
Where
Arts Garage, Delray Beach
Cost
$5.00-$10.00
When
Monthly on the 1st Friday @ 8:00 pm-10:00 pm (starting May 5, 2023)
What
First Friday Art Walk, Delray
Where
Arts Garage, Delray Beach
Cost
$5.00-$10.00
Mary Lou Cruz

About Mary Lou Cruz

I worked at the South Florida Sun Sentinel for 21 years, as an Advertising Special Sections Writer; Editorial Systems Editor in Technology; and Editorial Assistant in the Newsroom. Before my newspaper career, I worked in the airline and travel industry and I have lived in Brazil, Puerto Rico and vacationed in more than 25 countries. Originally, I'm from Maryland. I moved to Florida in 1984 and raised my daughter in Miami. Email: events@SouthFloridaOnTheCheap.com.

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