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 National Park Trust‘s annual Kids to Parks Day – created to encourage families to explore the great outdoors – happens yearly on the third Saturday in May. On Saturday, May 18, 2024, spend the day at local, state, and national parks and public lands at park events that promote discovery and exploration in the …

The Tropical Audubon Society is hosting free tours of the historic Doc Thomas House every First Saturday of the month starting on at 1 and 3 p.m. The house is located at 5530 Sunset Dr. in South Miami. The final tour of the season is on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Tours will resume in October 2024. …

Record Store Day is back and there are several record stores around Miami celebrating on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Here’s what’s happening at… Sweat Records 5505 NE 2 Ave., Little Haiti For the exclusive releases, general Sweat RSD rules apply– one copy per person per title, doors open at 10 a.m. and anyone in line …

The O, Miami poetry festival is back for a new round of events that attempt to deliver a poem to ALL residents of Miami-Dade County. Each festival begins on April 1 and ends on April 30. Mixing site-specific events, community gatherings, and poetry-in-public-places projects, the festival strives to be a celebration of Miami and its people. …

Want to hear live music? The Betsy Hotel in the heart of South Beach offers a free live music series every day. It’s a nice way to enjoy some tunes amid beautiful surroundings – and give yourself a little break any day of the week. All performances are free, with no cover or drink minimum. …

Now’s the time to start learning about all that libraries can offer you. Whether you, your child or parent need entertainment, Miami-Dade County libraries offer their patrons apps and online resources for easily downloading everything from films to TV shows to e-books. All you need is your library number. Don’t have one? Get one free …

Are you looking for a break from cooking? Friday nights are tough, it’s the end of a long work week so why not turn to food trucks? The City of Hialeah’s got you covered on Friday, March 15 with the One Year Anniversary Celebration of their Hialeah Eats Food Trucks & Night Market happening from 6-10 …

We found several FREE events happening during Miami Music Week, which runs from Tuesday, March 19 to Sunday, March 24. MARCH 19 No Sugar Added Miami 2024 5 p.m. to midnight at Hyde Beach, 1701 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Free before 7:30 p.m. Artists: Alex Wann, Nala, Nico de Andrea, Notre Dame, Skatman, Tiffy Vera MARCH 20 …

The below are free or cheap places to take the kids for fun, sun and interesting activities in Miami. Miami-Dade can be pricey but there are still loads of things to do with your kids for free or low cost. Top on the list are South Florida’s pristine – and free – beaches. You can …

The Normandy Fountain Business Association is hosting a variety of family-friendly events for 2024. Bring the whole family for these gatherings around the iconic fountain, which has been lovingly restored and is the spotlight of the neighborhood’s downtown. Here’s what’s coming up: Thursday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. Dance & Romance with Dance Now! Miami’s …

Dolphin Mall’s Vivo! Entertainment Complex has something for everyone, including free live music on Fridays and Saturdays. Live bands every Saturday night starting at 9 p.m. on the VIVO! Stage At PBR Cowboy Bar: First Thursday of the month from 8-10 p.m.: Ladies Night at the PBR Cowboy Bar with complimentary drinks for ladies along …