Music

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: Friday, Oct. 4, 5-7 p.m. – Caribou Official Listening Party with a Caribou “Honey” test pressing, Merge Records giveaways and prizes plus …

Play yard games, hop on bounce houses and delight in the rhythms of the Jagged Edge band  at Summer Jamz in Fort Lauderdale. Summer Jamz in 2024 is 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, August 16 and entry is free.  For those who’d like to shop, food vendors and other vendors are included in the …

The Alhambra Orchestra, led by Artistic Co-Executive Director and Conductor Daniel Andai, will present a concert celebrating Miami’s Hispanic community, with several special guests, on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024 at 3 p.m. at Sanctuary of the Arts at 410 Andalusia Ave. Tickets are $10 for adults and …

Sing. Play saxophone. Tell jokes. Share your talents with others, or sit back and delight in the show. Free open mic events are offered at several Broward library branches. If you want to perform, you usually need to arrive a bit early and sign up. Here are some open mic events at Broward County libraries: …

The folks behind “Wake up Miami!” say the world is a nice place to live when you wake up with music. That’s why they’re presenting free live music, dance and performances during the morning commute at the busiest Metrorail/Metromover station in Miami: the Government Center, 101 NW First St. The music will play every Monday morning …

The Ball and Chain Bar in Little Havana is hosting free salsa events with dancing that begins at 8 p.m. and a class that starts at 9 p.m. every Sunday for the over 21 crowd. There is no cover charge. The restaurant and neighborhood bar is part of the vibrant and historic Little Havana scene …

Celebrate the summer solstice with Make Music Miami (MMM) and make the longest day of the year a special one with performances from local musicians! MMM is the Miami edition of Make Music Day, which takes place Friday, June 21, 2024, and is billed as “a free celebration of music around the world.” There will …

Sweet potato pie.  Live performances. Dancing and games. Juneteenth festivities in Pompano Beach include the annual Blues and Sweet Potato Pie Festival. In 2024, the festival is 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, June 14, and entry is free. It’s at Apollo Park, 1580 NW Third  Avenue, Pompano Beach 33060. The event includes games for …

Doral Yard offers “a community gathering concept with innovative culinary offerings and live music, fitness and cultural events.” Located in the downtown area at the corner of Main Street and Paseo, the white tents will let you know when you have arrived. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami-South Florida on …

One of the best deals around in Miami is through an organization called Culture Shock Miami. Through Culture Shock, students 13 to 22 (and their guardians) can get discount tickets to numerous cultural performances in Miami for only $5 each. New tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. the first of every month, so be …

One of the great things about winter in South Florida is all the free outdoor concerts you can attend. Nearly every Broward city offers a free concert series, and some businesses do as well. The free outdoor concerts in Broward feature tribute bands, local jazz performers, county and bluegrass band, plus pop, hip-hop and more …