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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

Participating in a global effort to make cities more open and accessible, Miami-Dade is offering Open House Miami 2026 the weekend of Friday, Feb. 28, through Sunday, March 1. That weekend you can explore venues and events throughout the city for free. Several events are sold out but there is still availability for others. Take …

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The Bass Museum of Arts in Miami Beach opened in 1964 and showcases contemporary art in both permanent and temporary exhibits. Are you a resident of Miami Beach? If so, you’re in luck! Miami Beach Residents enjoy free admission to The Bass all year round! Present a valid ID or proof of residence and receive …

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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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The Liberty Plaza Jazz Series season, presented by the Collins Park Neighborhood Association and The City of Miami Beach returns for its 2026 season featuring concerts through May. Here is the 2026 lineup: February 21: Ike & Val Woods March 21: The Mighty Flea Circus April 18: The Allison Briggs Quartet May 16: Jean P. …

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Located inside Wynwood’s Bakehouse Art Complex, Bookleggers Library hosts a monthly Story Time for Kids every last Saturday of the month at 12:30 p.m. RSVP here. Tailored for kids ages 3-8 years old, the event features local actors, artists and friends of the Bookleggers family taking on storytelling duties. Parents and kids are encouraged to …

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Coral Gables Museum welcomes you to “Family Day on Aragon” on the third Saturday of each month, with free admission, live music and special activities.  Upcoming event is on Sat., Feb. 21 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Artmaking by TMP The teen-led volunteer and education group TMP hosts a …

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Opa-locka’s Ten North Group, in honor of Black History Month, is presenting  “From the Green Book to the Groove,” a free public jazz and cultural experience taking place across the Ten North Group campus in Opa-locka’s Arts District on Friday, Feb. 20 from 7-11 p.m. RSVP on Eventbrite is strongly encouraged. The Black History Month …

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Alhambra Orchestra is performing a season of free and cheap concerts through early June. Below is detailed info on each show on the programs, soloists and whether performances are free or have an admission price. Next up is their “Spring Serenade” concert on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at Coral Gables Congregational United …

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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 at 142 E. Flagler St., Miami. Here’s the schedule: Friday, February …

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Round ’em up cowboy! The rodeo’s coming to Tropical Park when the Miami-Dade CountryFest home of the International Livestock Show and Rodeo takes place Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day. Programming begins at 10 a.m. General admission is free with RSVP. Click here to RSVP …

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