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

Arsht Center continues to connect Miami audiences to the arts by presenting its signature, free monthly Family Fest Series with diverse programming. Next up… Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. 123 Andrés Ziff Ballet Opera House Christina and Andrés are 123 Andrés, the Grammy- and Latin Grammy-winning duo known for interactive, high-energy shows blending …

The New Music Miami Festival (NMMF) is back with festival discussions and concerts that are free to the public, no ticket required thanks to the generosity of the Festival’s sponsors. The concerts take place Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU, 301 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. The FIU School of Music celebrates its …

March 5 or (3/05) in Miami is officially “305 Day” celebrating Miami’s area code and this year the celebration is happening on Saturday, March 8, 2025 since March 5 is a weekday. 12th Annual 305 DAY® sponsored by Y-100 100.7 FM takes place from 3:05-10 p.m. at Wynwood Marketplace, 2250 NW 2 Ave. The FREE outdoor experience celebrates all …

The Bass Museum of Arts in Miami Beach opened in 1964 and showcases contemporary art in both permanent and temporary exhibits. Are you a resident of Miami Beach? If so, you’re in luck! Miami Beach Residents enjoy free admission to The Bass all year round! Present a valid ID or proof of residence and receive …

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts is Miami’s premier performing arts venue and now the center is taking its show on the road, bringing free performances to other locations in the community. Arsht on the Road (AOTR) is a series of pop-up performances that aims to bring the Arsht Center experience to everyone in …

The Calle Ocho Music Festival is back to light up Little Havana with music, international food vendors and so much more! Billed as the world’s largest Latino music festival, the event is set for 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, March 9, 2025, and is free and open to the public. The annual event takes …

Coral Gables Museum welcomes you to “Family Day on Aragon” on the second Saturday of each month, with free admission, live music and special activities. Upcoming event is on March 8: 10-11 a.m.: Hands-on art making workshop led by The Museum Project Go across the street to the Gables Cinema and see the 1953 Disney …

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: Ninth Annual Miami Beach Youth Music Festival Saturday, March 8, …

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. Admission is free all day …

Things are gonna get spicy at Pinecrest Gardens on Saturday, March 2, 2024, during the Tenth Annual Chili Cook-off happening from noon to 5 p.m. among the garden’s lush tropical surroundings. Here’s your chance to sample chili from the best professional chili cooks in the International Chili Society (ICS). And, if you’re feeling competitive, …

Gables Gallery Night is one of Miami’s longest running first Friday of the month events, spanning nearly four decades now. The evening is a great way to visit the multitude of galleries in the City Beautiful. Click here to see a list of participating galleries. While traipsing through Downtown Coral Gables, make a stop at …