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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

Four blocks of Ocean Drive from 11th to 15th Streets at Lummus Park will be taken over completely by the Hyundai Air & Sea Show on Saturday and Sunday, May 23-24, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be a dedicated Kids’ Zone, with games and activities; an Action Zone, with demonstrations; a …

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Spend the afternoon under the canopy of trees at the War Memorial Youth Center in Coral Gables during the Fifth Annual Gables Family Literary Festival on Saturday, May 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Scholastic book fair’s mission is to promote summer reading and the literary arts in general for all ages and …

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The Miami Children’s Chorus is hosting South Florida’s first summer youth choral festival on Saturday, May 16, at 6 p.m. at Miami Beach Community Church. Admission is free.  Ensembles from the Miami Children’s Chorus will be joined by the visiting Young People’s Chorus of New York City’s Intermezzo Ensemble. The groups feature elementary, middle and …

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Alhambra Orchestra is performing a season of free and cheap concerts through June. Below is detailed info on each show on the programs, soloists and whether performances are free or have an admission price. Their post-finale show is a Summer multimedia family concert themed “Water, Water Everywhere” on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 3 p.m. …

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Picnics and BBQs. Parades and patriotic programs. Plenty of events honoring heroes in the Armed Forces are featured in Miami-Dade, Broward and greater Palm Beach Memorial Day weekend. Restaurants and businesses are offering deals, some for everyone, and some exclusively for military and veterans. All events below take place on Monday, May 25, 2026. Coral …

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The Miami Beach Classical Music Festival will present a free Summer Series through Aug. 31, 2026, with concerts around Miami Beach. Click here to reserve tickets. Performances include: May 24 and 25 at 8:30 p.m. at The Betsy South Beach during Miami Beach Memorial Day Weekend Festival of Lights. Performance of patriotic tunes honoring America’s …

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The Tropical Audubon Society organizes a free bird-friendly gardening day the third Saturday of every month. Join other volunteers to help keep the organization’s bird-friendly demonstration garden and near-native Steinberg Nature Center grounds in good shape. WHEN: Third Saturday of every month, 9 a.m.-noon through June, 8:30 to 11 a.m. in July and August. WHERE: …

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Enjoy the beautiful Miami Beach weather and free movies – all in one!  The SoundScape Cinema Series screens first-run films for free on a 7,000-square-foot outdoor projection wall at the New World Center. Each film is free to the public and does not require a ticket. Movies are scheduled for 8 p.m. For more information, …

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Take the family out to a Miami Marlins ballgame with these great deals all season long. You can enjoy baseball for as little as $1 for kids’ tickets on select Monday nights.  During the summer, tickets are just $5 for everyone Monday through Thursday. Seniors can even get free entry on certain days. The Marlins …

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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: Guitars Over Guns Spring Showcase Friday, May 15, 6:30-9 p.m. Guitars Over …

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