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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

Valentine’s Day evokes feelings of romance and fancy dinners with a loved one and President’s Day marks an always welcomed long weekend. However, there’s more to do in this second month of the year. There are also plenty of free and cheap things to do in February in Broward and free and cheap things to do in February …

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Miami Beach Family Day is an annual citywide event with numerous activities happening at a variety of sites that has something for all ages. You get to choose which ones interest you and they are all free for Miami Beach residents. This year’s event is scheduled for Saturday, April 4 and details are forthcoming. Last …

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This year’s edition the 27th annual Carnaval on the Mile, a free art and music festival in Coral Gables, is Saturday and Sunday, March 7 and 8, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. both days. Located on the famous Miracle Mile, the weekend festival features live music throughout the day, a variety of food …

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The long-running, popular – and free – Jazz at MOCA has been a fixture in the North Miami community and Miami’s music scene for more than two decades. The monthly event presented by the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami features an exciting lineup of South Florida musicians playing on the last Friday of every …

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The Museum of Contemporary Art in North Miami is the place to check out groundbreaking and thought-provoking exhibitions and catch live jazz acts on the last Friday of the month during the free Jazz at MOCA. However, it’s also where to go for other free and cheap events. Here is the February lineup: Saturday, Feb. 7 …

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It’s that time again. Time to figure out how much money you made, where it all went and hopefully you’ll discover that the annual income tax bite out of your wallet isn’t so bad after all.  Tax Day is Wednesday, April 15, 2026 but if you’re expecting a refund, you can file early. If you need …

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Street Stages is back with an all-new spring series of free outdoor concerts, thanks to Olympia Arts MIAMI. The winter series for 2026 through March 21 will once again be “Taking Art to the Street.” Performances are from 6-9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Here’s the schedule: Fri. Feb. 6 Edgar Pantoja duo at 6 …

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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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The Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series presents a free concert every Sunday from 5-6:30 p.m. between 14th Street and 14th Place in Lummus Park on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach in front of The Betsy Hotel.  Concerts feature talented local South Florida performers. Bring a picnic, lawn chairs, blankets, and your whole gang to enjoy …

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