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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 Wolfsonian-FIU Museum is more than just a venue to view art exhibitions. It also hosts free book discussions, art classes and family events. It’s a museum that explores the inventive and provocative character of the modern world through objects and design that reveal how the past influences the present and shapes the future.  The Wolfsonian …

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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 Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts is Miami’s premier performing arts venue and now the center is taking its show on the road, bringing free performances to other locations in the community.  Arsht on the Road (AOTR) is a series of pop-up performances that aims to bring the Arsht Center experience to everyone in …

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Reminiscent of the early days of Wynwood and the open-air entertainment and food space Wynwood Yard, The Foodie Park located in West Coconut Grove known as Little Bahamas, is a similar concept. The Foodie Park is located at 3659 Grand Ave., Coconut Grove and open Mondays to Saturdays from 1-11 p.m. and Sundays 1-6 p.m. …

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Enjoy the beautiful Miami Beach weather and free movies – all in one!  The SoundScape Cinema Series screens first-run films for free on a 7,000-square-foot outdoor projection wall at the New World Center. Each film is free to the public and does not require a ticket. Movies are scheduled for 8 p.m. For more information, …

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From October to May, the City of South Miami hosts the SoMi Second Saturdays Night Market bringing the community together once a month to Downtown South Miami from 5:30-9:30 p.m. at SW 73 St. and 58 Ave.  The remaining dates for the Night Market are Feb. 14, March 14, April 11 and May 9. Scheduled …

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The Miami Symphony Orchestra, billed as the Official Symphony Orchestra of the City of Miami, under the longtime direction of Maestro Eduardo Marturet, is performing several free concerts around Miami. They’ll be performing under the stars on the following dates: Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. at Doral Central Park Amphitheater, 3000 NW 87 Ave. It …

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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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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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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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Have you visited the Miami Beach Botanical Garden lately?  This 3-acre tropical oasis sits in the heart of Miami Beach, at 2000 Convention Center Drive, and is brimming with beauty. It’s open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays to Sundays, except some holidays, and admission is free! (Previously entry cost $5 …

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