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The Museum of Contemporary Art in North Miami is the place to check out groundbreaking and thought-provoking exhibitions and catch live jazz acts on the last Friday of the month during the free Jazz at MOCA. However, it’s also where to go for other free and cheap events.   May: There’s something for everyone all month …

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Delray Beach offers a robust arts and entertainment vibe, including the popular First Friday Art Walk, that not only offers public art displays, murals, installations and open galleries, but also a variety of free music and pop-up performances. You can stop for refreshments or visit the working artist studios in the downtown area to peruse, …

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For a fun evening out that’s friendly for your wallet, direct yourself to downtown Pompano Beach, where you’ll delight in entertainment, food trucks, and art displays indoors and outdoors as part of Old Town Untapped events. The events are usually 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. the first Fridays of the month, except for summer. Entry …

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The NSU Art Museum in Fort Lauderdale offers free admission as part of Sunny Days/Starry Nights events from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month. The events include activities for kids and adults.  Often events include 2-for-1 deals on wine. Free hands-on art activities  The free first Thursdays events usually include …

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Gables Gallery Night is one of Miami’s longest running first Friday of the month events, spanning nearly four decades now. The evening is a great way to visit the multitude of galleries in the City Beautiful.  Click here to see a list of participating galleries open from 6-10 p.m. While traipsing through Downtown Coral Gables, …

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See works of art indoors and outdoors and shop wares from artisan vendors during the popular Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk. The free event typically takes place 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. third Saturdays on Hollywood Boulevard and Harrison Street. The events usually include live music by regional bands and entertainment featuring a  magician. Downtown Hollywood is …

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The Cornell Art Museum in Delray Beach has no admission fee, however donations are appreciated. The Museum is housed in the restored 1913 Delray Elementary School building on the Old School Square campus.  While entry to the Museum is free, there may be fees for special events to help defray costs paid to performers or …

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The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum is continuing to waive general admission fees and opening its doors to the public for Free Fun Saturdays on the first weekend of the month, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Families can peruse the exhibits, but also enjoy a fun craft-based activity from 2 to 3:30 p.m. General …

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It’s not your grandma or grandpa’s library! Did you know: The Palm Beach County Library System’s first Seed Library opened in February, 2023, at the Jupiter Branch; or that you can discover the Wonders of the Night Sky in a Telescope Viewing Session presented by the Astronomical Society at the Acreage Branch? The seed library at …

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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 final two tours of the season are happening May 10 & 31. The tours take place on the first and third Saturday of the month at 11 a.m., typically starting from the artwork entitled, “Fly’s …

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Art & Jazz on The Avenue, is the signature art and music event produced four times a year in different areas of downtown Delray Beach. It’s like a community block party and admission is free. These events not only feature live jazz and art vendors displaying their work, but also, you’ll get the opportunity to …

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