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Holiday entertainment deals

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What’s the holiday without the traditional holiday shows, such as “The Nutcracker” ballet, concerts of favorite holiday music and even a little Chanukah Chutzpah? We’ll be adding more deals as we find them. Here are discounts we found on upcoming Miami and South Florida holiday shows and events: More South Florida Entertainment Deals

Miami City Ballet ‘The Nutcracker’ deal

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If your holiday plans include seeing “The Nutcracker,” we’ve found a way you can see the Miami City Ballet performance of the holiday classic for less. The Miami City Ballet is staging George Balanchine’s version of the Tchaikovsky work, with more than 100 dancers and children, elaborate costumes and spectacular scenery. The ballet company is performing […]

Free Buskerfest concerts

The annual free Buskerfest Miami Street Performance Festival is happening from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at each of the Inner Loop stops of the Metromover. Admission is free. From 4-6pm, local artists will perform 45-minute sets at select Inner Loop stops of the Metromover and several satellite locations. The Comedy Corner by Comic Cure […]

Posted by Josie Gulliksen Filed Under: Free Events · Music

Free and cheap outdoor family movies

    Below is a list of free family movies, and some may include free popcorn and soda. FREE or CHEAP MOVIES: Unless otherwise noted, bring a blanket and/or chair, and get together with family and friends for these free or cheap outdoor movie nights under the stars: Family Movie Nights at 6:30 p.m., screening at 7:30 […]

Posted by Josie Gulliksen Filed Under: Film · Free Events

Free live jazz at Olympia Theater

The following event is FREE and open to the public at the historic Olympia Theater in Downtown Miami.   Live Jazz Listen to live jazz in the Lobby Lounge on the second Wednesday of the month. Dec. 11: Simply Simone Tribute to Dr. Nina Simone featuring the acting and vocal talents of Ja’Ja’Nia Harden, Toddra Brunson, […]

Posted by Josie Gulliksen Filed Under: Free Events · Music

Free monthly live music in Design District

The Miami Design District Performance Series, presented by the Knight Foundation, delivers a FREE live musical performance from 6-9 p.m. on the Fridays through December. It is produced by impresario extraordinaire Emilio Estefan in collaboration with Maestro Eduardo Marturet of The Miami Symphony Orchestra (MISO). Dec. 13 – Jennifer Holliday Happy Hour specials at Estefan […]

Posted by Josie Gulliksen Filed Under: Free Events · Music

Free theater at Naked Angels Tuesdays

Love spoken word, live music, open mic and play readings? Then read on to learn about the event that’s perfect for you. The Speakeasy Theater Co. inside the Broadmoor Hotel on North Beach, is now home to the Tuesday night event Naked Angels, the country’s longest running cold read event from 8-10:30 p.m. A weekly […]

Posted by Josie Gulliksen Filed Under: Free Events · Music · Theater

Jazz jam every Monday night

Every Monday night, the Miami Jazz Jam takes place at Churchill’s Pub with the Fernando Ulibarri Group and featured surprise guests. Or, head to the back outside for “Miami’s most open minded open mic night” the Theatre de Underground hosted by Battle Funk. $5 admission. Must be age 18 and over. Drink specials include $3 Blackwell Rum […]

Free Jazz on the Green concert at MDC Kendall Campus

  MDC Kendall Campus’ student ensemble and all-star faculty come together to present a free Jazz on the Green concert Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. on the Lawn area of the campus between Buildings M and N. Directed by James Broderick, Chairman of the Performing Arts & Industries Department; and Professor Matthew Bonelli, director of […]

Posted by Josie Gulliksen Filed Under: Free Events · Music

Junior Orange Bowl Parade

In celebration of active youth and community, the The Junior Orange Bowl Parade will take place on Sunday, December 15 at 5 p.m. This year’s theme is “Miracle on the Mile: A holiday and parade celebration.” The parade will march through downtown Coral Gables, the Host City of the Junior Orange Bowl, and stride along […]

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