Entertainment

As Miami on the Cheap readers, you know we do our best to round up all the free and cheap concerts and other entertainment in Miami-Dade County. But I’m willing to pay for good music, too, especially because the musicians who give the concerts need to get paid. But when I looked for concerts of …

Florida’s Hollywood offers lots of fun events. Free live music. Free family-friendly films. Festivals. Unique attractions are also part of the town’s appeal. For example, Hollywood Broadwalk is a lovely oceanside pedestrian promenade.   Live entertainment at Hollywood Beach Bandshell Free live entertainment is usually featured 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Wednesdays – Sundays at …

The Jungle Queen Riverboat is a popular attraction for South Florida residents, especially when friends and family are in town. The popular cruise started in 1935 The iconic vessel floats along the lovely New River in Fort Lauderdale and offers a narrated sightseeing excursion and a stop-over on  “private island,” and there is a dinner …

For the past few years, the brewery scene in Miami has become the talk of the town – with many of them becoming regular hangout spots where patrons can sip on cold suds, enjoy great eats, and participate in games and activities.  Aside from offering some of the best craft beers in the area, oftentimes, …

Despite Miami-Dade County’s modernization, historic buildings can still be found throughout the region. Look closely and these buildings have stories to tell. Map out your route and take a drive to these points of interest. They provide a history lesson via architectural design and structure. By no means is this a comprehensive list, but we …

It’s that time of year again where we start to see fall activities pop up around Miami and South Florida.  The Berry Farm in the Redlands reopened to the public for the season on Sept. 1, 2021, and will give you all the fall vibes! The farm has been around for decades, but this new …

It’s time for some outdoor fun! There are so many ways to enjoy the great outdoors of Miami without having to always head to the beach. That’s where the Miami-Dade park system comes into play. Whether you’re enjoying a late-afternoon picnic by the bay, kayaking, archery or one of the many other unique park offerings …

For free, Broward Library offers events, and apps and online resources for downloading films, TV shows, audio-books, e-books, language lessons, and other entertaining, educational & useful features. For kids, teens & adults, exciting & educational electronic devices are free — on loan — from participating local libraries.  Read Broward libraries loan electronic & robotic devices, …

When it comes to viewing art, it can be good to think outside the box. It’s not always necessary to go inside a boxy museum to view it. Miami has plenty of public art you can see from your car or while on a stroll. Below we feature some highlights and if you want to …

Online entertainment options continue rolling in. There’s just so much to see!  In addition to all the Netflix, Amazon and Hulu binge-watching you can stand, we’ve got some movies with South Florida connections to share with you. Streaming through local cinemas or other outlets, these movies touch on a wide range of topics, from family …

If you enjoy sipping frosty locally-produced beer in South Florida,  perhaps you’d appreciate a tour of the brewery. Breweries in Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park and Delray Beach offer that opportunity if you’re at least 21 year old. Some tours are free. Others involve a fee.  For those on tours, breweries typically require wearing safe walking shoes without open toes. Lauderdale LauderAle  free …