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

Earth Day 2025 is officially on April 22 and since that’s a Tuesday, many of the Miami-Dade events celebrating Mother Earth are happening before then. Here are events we have found around Miami honoring Earth Day: Events on Saturday, April 12: Turtle Fest Miami Beach click here for info PAMM Free Second Saturdays from 11 …

Viernes Culturales (Cultural Fridays) is a South Florida tradition. This free arts and music festival typically takes place on the third Friday of each month on Calle Ocho (Southwest Eighth Street), in the heart of Little Havana, between 13th and 22nd avenues. Every month, enjoy music in Domino Plaza, as well as works by local …

The folks at Citytheatre.com are once again hosting “City Reads,” for 2025 that feature live musical accompaniment and professional actors reading fast and funny short plays exploring various topics. After the readings, attendees are invited to stick around for a lively community conversation. Admission is free, refreshment prices vary. Coming up at Key Biscayne Community …

Miami is preparing for a fun Easter season … complete with egg hunt adventures and photo opportunities for the entire family. Easter is set for Sunday, April 20, 2025. But be aware that not all holiday-themed events will take place on that specific date. Dates are indicated in bold for each entry. We also have …

Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Miami Attraction & Museum Months is on through May 31, 2025. That means buy one, get one free admission or other special offers at many participating establishments, for both locals and visitors. Plus, in some cases, membership at one museum means free admission to all other participating museums through May …

Record Store Day is back and there are several record stores around Miami celebrating on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Here’s what’s happening at… Sweat Records 5505 NE 2 Ave., Little Haiti We will include info on the plans for Record Store Day as soon as they are announced. Lucky Records at 143 NW 23 …

From April 1 through Oct. 31 each year, Miami Beach residents, businesses and visitors are reminded to “Flip the Switch” and turn down the lights to protect sea turtle nesting season. To kick off the awareness campaign, the City of Miami Beach will celebrate the annual arrival of sea turtle nesting season on Earth Day, …

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, …

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 April 12: This month’s event also featured “Roo’s Family Fest” designed for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, taking place during the monthly second Saturday Family Day …

Want to try a community bike ride? Then you might want to look into the City of North Miami’s monthly Get in Gear event. The free rides take place once a month, usually on the second Saturday but it will vary. The next one is on Saturday, March 22. Click here to RSVP and view …

The Liberty Plaza Jazz Series season, presented by the Collins Park Neighborhood Association and The City of Miami Beach returns for its 2025 season featuring concerts from April through June and in September and October. Here is the 2025 lineup: April 19: LeNard Rutledge, vocalist May 17: Troy Anderson trumpet player performs …