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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

GOAAAAAALLLLLL!!!!!!!! The FIFA World Cup soccer frenzy is set to descend on Miami from June 11 through July 19 and because tickets to the matches at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens are not only hard to come by but expensive, we’ve rounded up a list of watch parties and other FIFA-themed events around Miami. …

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The upbeat music from Louisiana zydeco, incorporating accordion and Afro-Cuban beats is taking center stage when The Zydeco Experience takes center stage at the Adrienne Arsht Center’s Knight Concert Hall on Saturday, May 30 at 1:30 p.m. for a free concert. The show is part of the Arsht for Miami free community series. Two-time Grammy …

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La Zarzuela Inc. is hosting a couple of Zarzuela Delights performances in May at two venues in Miami-Dade celebrating the traditional Spanish performance art that incorporates music, dance and theater. The performances are happening on two consecutive Saturdays, May 23 at 8 p.m. at Miami Beach Community Church, 1620 Drexel Ave. and May 30 at …

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Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Explore Miami (formerly known as Miami Attractions Month) is on through May 31, 2026. 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 …

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Orchestra Miami is joining with the Music Ministry of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral to create the Saturdays at Trinity Series on Saturdays at 7 p.m. in their historic sanctuary in Downtown Miami. These concerts will feature music performed by soloists from Orchestra Miami along with singers from South Florida. The series will explore the lush and opulent …

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Alhambra Orchestra is performing a season of free and cheap concerts through June. Below is detailed info on each show on the programs, soloists and whether performances are free or have an admission price. Their post-finale show is a Summer multimedia family concert themed “Water, Water Everywhere” on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 3 p.m. …

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The Miami Beach Classical Music Festival will present a free Summer Series through Aug. 31, 2026, with concerts around Miami Beach. Click here to reserve tickets. Performances include: May 24 and 25 at 8:30 p.m. at The Betsy South Beach during Miami Beach Memorial Day Weekend Festival of Lights. Performance of patriotic tunes honoring America’s …

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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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