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Every third Thursday of the month, Miami Beach hosts its “Culture Crawl.” The event, from 6 to 9 p.m., aims to get residents and visitors alike exploring and becoming acquainted with Miami Beach and its cultural offerings. Many arts organizations offer free admission as part of the event — opening their doors for special programming, …

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Viernes Culturales (Cultural Fridays) is a South Florida tradition. This free arts and music festival typically takes place on the third Friday of each month on Calle Ocho (Southwest Eighth Street), in the heart of Little Havana, between 13th and 22nd avenues.  Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with their Sept. 15 edition that will feature …

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Did you know the Miami Design District offers free guided tours of the neighborhood’s world-renowned public art and architecture?  The tours take place every every other Saturday at 11 a.m., typically starting from the artwork entitled, “Fly’s Eye Dome,” in Palm Court, 140 NE 39th St. The next one’s on Sept. 16. Here’s the thing: …

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Everyone is invited to take the family to browse, shop, and enjoy the afternoon while strolling in downtown Delray from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, for the “Crafted on the Avenue” event. It is free and open to the public. So, whether you are interested in handmade products, confections, or art …

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With a drive to connect the community to the world through the arts, Arts Garage is putting the pedal to the metal in offering plenty of cheap and free events alongside a list of pricier concerts by established global performers, charitable events. See more details at artsgarage.org. The garage is also home to the Marshal …

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The City of Coral Gables known as “The City Beautiful” is a wonder of Mediterranean architecture and rich history.  One of its most iconic and beloved sites The Biltmore Hotel is a 1920s marvel and a shining example of historic preservation so who better to host free weekly guided tours there than Dade Heritage Trust. …

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Get ready to walk the walk! Once Miami-Dade County beaches reopened, the Miami Design Preservation League restarted its Official Art Deco Walking Tours.  To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook and on Twitter. The popular guided tours include hotels, restaurants and other commercial structures – …

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Over the years, Downtown Hollywood has been known as a quiet and accessible locale to enjoy South Florida’s beaches without worrying about crazy parking and expensive eateries.  Now, Hollywood has grown into a beacon for the local crafter who takes pride in his artistry. All around Downtown Hollywood, one can find different neighborhoods that show the pride …

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Graffiti and related street art have historically gotten a bad rap, with cities worldwide spending resources to eradicate and chase away the budding artists that find inspiration in gritty city streets, and who traditionally use blank concrete walls found on semi-abandoned warehouses, freeway overpasses and the like as their canvas. The move against street art has been …

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