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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

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 …

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The skies will be awash in colorful, multi-shaped and fluttering kites during the now biannual free Kite Days Festival from noon to 5 p.m. Feb. 14-15, 2026, at Haulover Park, 10800 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Expect to see the 100-foot flying squid, 30-foot flying scuba man, 300-square-foot parafoils and more. The folks from Skyward Kites …

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Free Gospel Sundays will be announced at a later date but in the meantime, enjoy the free Arsht Center Gospel Choir Invitational on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026 at 6 p.m. Free first-access passes are now available and you can find those tickets here. They go quickly. It is also possible to wait in line on …

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Orchestra Miami is presenting another group of performances in its Family Fun Series at Pinecrest Gardens. All concerts are on Sundays at 3 p.m.  These performances are upcoming: Music & Dance from the Spanish Americas on Jan. 11, 2026  Jack & The Beanstalk: An Opera for Kids on Feb. 15, 2026   Let’s Dance with Amour …

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This two-day festival not only features the best that a flower show and expo has to offer, but it also will host many art exhibits, musical performances, dance showcases, educational sessions and a versatile vendors market. The festival takes place at the Miami Beach Woman’s Club, 2401 Pine Tree Dr., Miami Beach, from 10 a.m. …

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Pack a picnic, bring a beach chair, and head to New World Symphony for a free WALLCAST Concert. Thanks to a soaring, 7,000-square-foot-projection wall and surround sound speakers, you’ll be immersed in a live symphonic performance beneath the palm trees and bougainvillea You’re invited, free of charge, to enjoy the sights and sounds of the …

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The Normandy Fountain Business Association is hosting a variety of family-friendly events throughout February 2026. Click here to view the full February calendar of events. The lineup includes: Saturday, Feb. 14, from 6 to 10 p.m. De La Fuente live music event by HIVE Productions A Valentine’s Day event featuring music from the ’90s and …

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As a student musician, practicing your craft in front of a live audience is key and that’s what the University of Miami Frost School of Music is providing for their students through the Music at McBride Plaza Concert Series. The free outdoor concerts happen every other Thursday of the month from January through March 2025, …

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Florida Grand Opera is planning a series of free SongFest concerts this spring, to introduce listeners to the company’s artists. Tickets are free with RSVP.  The concerts will be performed both in Miami and in Fort Lauderdale. Here is the program. SongFest 2: Lovesongs, A Musical RomanceA Valentine’s-themed concert featuring romantic songs and arias, including …

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The  Park After Dark programming at Biscayne National Park includes special programs from January to March. Bring the family out and enjoy fun nighttime activities. The next event is on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. entitled “Seaside Stories” where you learn about Biscayne National Park’s history with a park ranger, take …

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