Josie Gulliksen

Record Store Day is back and there are several record stores around Miami celebrating on Saturday, April 18, 2026.  Here’s what’s happening at… Sweat Records 5505 NE 2 Ave., Little Haiti From 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. sift through the store’s largest selection of exclusive releases, listen to vinyl DJ sets all day from Moonbeam Mike, …

Earth Day 2026 is officially on April 22 and since that’s a Wednesday, many of the Miami-Dade events celebrating Mother Earth are happening before and after then. Here are events we have found around Miami honoring Earth Day: Click here to see all the Miami-Dade County Parks hosted cleanups and other eco-adventure type events throughout …

Want to hear live music? The Betsy Hotel in the heart of South Beach offers a free live music series every day. It’s a nice way to enjoy some tunes amid beautiful surroundings – and give yourself a little break any day of the week. All performances are free, with no cover or drink minimum. …

Are you a fan of the annual Piano Slam? Well, we’ve got the date for this year’s edition! The Dranoff 2 Piano Fusion will present its Piano Slam 2026 at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County. The performance is free to the public. VIP …

Every third Thursday of the month, Miami Beach hosts its “Culture Crawl.” The crawl takes place from 6-8 p.m. 2026 dates are: April 16 and May 21, June 17 and July 15. The Culture Crawl usually goes on hiatus August and September. The event, from 6-9 p.m., aims to get residents and visitors alike exploring …

A free Japanese festival will take place on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at the Ichimura Miami-Japan Garden on Watson Island. From 10:30 a.m. to 4 pm., you can bask in Japanese entertainment, culture, food and music. The event includes demonstrations of sushi and ikebana as well as a Japanese tea ceremony, kisen calligraphy mural, and …

Want to test your knowledge of all things trivial and have fun doing it? There are plenty of bars around Miami-Dade that offer weekly and monthly free trivia nights where you’ll be rewarded for your smarts with prizes. It makes for a night of friendly competition in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Plus, there’s the …

Rene Rodriguez, former film critic for The Miami Herald, now runs the Cosford Cinema on the University of Miami Campus and he’s always coming up with some type of innovative film series. No tickets are required unless noted.   Up next:   Wednesday, April 8 at 9 p.m. and Saturday, April 11 at 8 p.m. …

Spending Sundays with family is always a goal and ICA Miami in the Miami Design District makes it just a little easier, and a lot of fun with their weekly Family Sundays at ICA Miami. Reserved tickets are required.  Always free admission, ICA Miami hosts family programming at 11:30 a.m. each Sunday to provide a …

The popular and free Southern Cross Observation Deck is open in Miami-Dade at Bill Sadowski Park. The public is invited to visit with amateur astronomers from 7:30 to 10 p.m. each Saturday, weather permitting. A sense of wonder and discovery draws our eyes to the night sky. When you gaze up at the night sky, …

The annual Chopin for All free concert series brings young top-tier pianists from around the globe to South Florida. Everyone is invited to attend free of charge.  Seating is general admission and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets are not required. Registration is recommended.  For questions, send email toadmin@chopin.org or call: 305-868-0624. Remaining performances …