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Sweat Records is regularly hosting a variety of free in-store performances and events. While at Sweat, peruse one of Miami’s best collections of vinyl under one roof. Here’s a line-up of upcoming events: Saturday, July 12 from 7-9 p.m.: Release of Neil Brideau’s new zine, Sally’s Mean Bloodstream Visits Miami, FL,  published by EXILE Projects and …

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Plenty of festivals, live entertainment and events in Broward are delightfully free or relatively inexpensive.  They’re great for dates, families and solo excursions. Grab your favorite reusable water bottle and go. Events in May 2025 in Broward Free outdoor film & food trucks in Tamarac Delight in a free outdoor flick at 8 p.m. Friday, …

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For an outdoor activity with tasty fare, lots of free events in South Florida feature food trucks. Often events in Miami, Broward & greater Palm Beach include live music, fun for youngsters, or other entertainment. Lots of food truck events are in parks and free to attend. Pair dinner with a nature walk, fun on …

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Delight in the rhythms of live bands with DJs and line dancing at Smooth Sounds Soirée in Pompano Beach. The Soirée events in 2025 include 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday, November 15 with free entry.  Food trucks are at the event for those who want to purchase dinner.  Performers include  Deep Fried Funk  Richard …

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Jazz is the featured entertainment at a free Black History performance in Pompano Beach featuring jazz vocalist and violinist Nicole Yarling. The performance is 7:30 p.m. Thursday, February 19, with free reservations offered online. It’s presented by Pompano Beach and the Gold Coast Jazz Society at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Boulevard, …

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Rides. Live music from regional bands. Those and other enticing features are part of the Butterfly Festival in Coconut Creek. The Butterfly Festival in 2026 is 2 p.m. to to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, February 28, and entry is free. Wristbands for rides are free for Coconut Creek residents. The fee for rides is $20 for …

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With the City of Coral Gables transforming Giralda Avenue into a pedestrian-friendly street it made sense to create a monthly live music series and calling it Giralda Live. It is conveniently held on the first Friday of the month, the same night as the decades-long running and always popular Gables Gallery Night. On that first …

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Enhance your entertainment repertoire with a free outdoor performance in the park featuring South Florida Symphony Orchestra in Weston. The orchestra and vocalists in 2026 perform at 6:30 p.m. March 28, at the Amphitheater at 1900 Bell Tower Lane, Weston 33326. Some seats are provided. Feel free to bring your own. Sign up for the …

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AThe South Florida Bluegrass Association offers a free bluegrass festival on the first Sunday of the month at Greynolds Park, 18501 NE 22nd Ave., North Miami Beach. While the music is free, park admission is $10 per car, using the app. Take a lawn chair or blanket. Food and drink will be available for purchase, but …

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There’s music in the air, so get ready to gather and groove to weekly and monthly entertainment. It’s free music and more on The Lawn at CityPlace in the heart of West Palm Beach. Free entertainment is offered on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and everyone is invited to attend for free. For a complete …

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