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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

In 2024 December the 6th through the 8th in Miami that marks one of the city’s biggest art events, Art Basel. And the week leading up to that marks Miami Art Week, beginning Dec. 2 and ending Dec. 8. We’re here to guide you through and let you know the free and cheap events during …

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HistoryMiami museum hosts a free Family Fun Day the second Saturday of every month, with free admission for all. The free admission is all day, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with activities taking place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is required to participate. You can register online. The theme rotates monthly, usually …

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Experience the music of the New World Symphony in a larger-than-life format during outdoor WALLCAST concerts at Miami Beach’s SoundScape Park and also in other locations. You’re invited, free of charge, to enjoy the sights and sounds of the symphony – just bring a blanket, some snacks and pick a spot! The New World Symphony …

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The Barnacle Historic State Park’s Under Moonlight Concert series runs every second weekend of the month through April and features an impressive line-up of musicians. Doors open at 6 p.m. and performance is at 7 p.m. Here is the schedule: Friday, Dec. 13, 2024: Performance by Strings Attached a cello and piano duo whose music incorporates …

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Christmas tree lightings and winter fests are happening earlier and earlier each year. Here’s where to watch when they flip the switch and hundreds of lights bring the tree to life! And even though we don’t have much winter weather in Miami-Dade, there are winter festivals to be found. City of Doral holiday happenings The …

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Every third Thursday of the month, Miami Beach hosts its “Culture Crawl.”  The event, from 6-9 p.m., aims to get residents and visitors alike exploring and becoming acquainted with Miami Beach and its cultural offerings. Many arts organizations offer free admission as part of the event — opening their doors for special programming, open studios …

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The Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) is a world-class art museum in a spectacular location in downtown Miami on Biscayne Bay. The museum offers permanent and temporary art exhibits, including exhibits that explore the cultures that make up Miami, including Latin American, Caribbean, African American and more. PAMM is also home to Verde, a modern, …

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The Miami Beach Bandshell is one of the city’s busiest venues where free music and dance performances are regularly presented. The open-air location provides a gorgeous snapshot of Miami Beach and is just steps from the water. Here’s what’s coming up that’s free:   Afro Blue: MB Arts in the Parks Sunday, Nov. 3 at …

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The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts is a busy place with plenty of indoor shows but its outdoor Live on the Plaza events are perfectly suited for a line-up of local artists during the somewhat cooler Miami months. Concerts are at 7:30 p.m. at the Thomson Plaza for the Arts @ Ziff Ballet …

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