Can’t decide on what to do this weekend? We know we’ve got a ton of free and cheap things to do so here are our top picks, in no particular order. Click on each for more info (or click on the link at the end for a full list of our calendar items). Friday, July […]
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Bat Day
Holy Nick of Time, Batman. If you’re a Batman fan, you know that’s what Robin would be saying about this Bat Day celebration in Pinecrest on July 21. Enjoy the original 1966 Batmobile and a Police Department “Bat Cycle” on display for selfies, and all sorts of bat-themed arts and crafts, story-telling, bat house-building demonstrations, […]
Free Apple Camp for kids
Lights! Camera! Fun! If your kid has a director’s eye, or is just brimming with creativity, you may want to sign him or her up for Apple Camp. These FREE three-day camps (most in mid-July to early August) are for kids ages 8 to 12. Each workshop runs about 90 minutes. Camps are offering in […]
Apes that Paint
Here’s a way to purchase art and help the Center for Great Apes Sanctuary rescue, protect and rehabilitate these animals. The paintings of Michael Jackson’s chimpanzee, Bubbles, and other apes will be on display for 10 days and for sale at Frames USA Miami, 6822 SW 40th St., Miami, 33155. An opening reception will be […]
Fast Lane Fridays
Love racing cars? Wish there was a place you could race — or watch races — without getting caught by the cops? Well, there is. This is Miami, after all, the home of many fast car movie scenes. Billing it as a safe alternative to dangerous and illegal street racing, the Homestead-Miami Speedway opens its track on […]
Caribbean Market Day
The Caribbean Market Day will be every 2nd Saturday of the month from 10am to 4pm in the Caribbean Marketplace in Little Haiti and will showcase original Afro-Caribbean fashion, cuisine, accessories, jewelry, shoes as well as homeware, natural beauty products, books, music, arts, culture and more. The first #caribbeanmarketday of 2017 opened on March 11. […]
Cars and Coffee
Perhaps you’ve heard of the web series “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee by Jerry Seinfeld.” Well, one could say this is a local Miami version without the comedians. The Cars and Coffee meetup is a free monthly event (every last Saturday of the month from 8 to 11 am) where gearheads get together at Virginia […]
Free transportation in and around Miami
Yes, there really are free transportation options in and around Miami. Miami-Dade County’s public transportation may still need much improvement, but several options are free. If you’re good with a map, you can piece a few of these routes together and go from city to city easily. (Hint: We need an app for that!) Please note that I […]
Men’s Wearhouse: Donated professional attire saves 50% on next purchase
Men’s Wearhouse is looking sharp with its 10th annual National Suit Drive, an initiative that collects donations of gently-used professional attire for the unemployed. From July 1 to 31, consumers can donate gently-used professional clothing, including suits, ties, jackets, shirts, pants, belts and shoes. As a thank you, donors receive 50% off the regular retail […]
‘Star-Spangled Celebration’ concert
Celebrate the pre-Fourth of July Weekend with A Star-Spangled Celebration featuring the South Florida Jubilee Chorus and the South Florida Chamber Ensemble. The two local music groups will join focuses for a July 1 concert at the new Pompano Beach Cultural Center featuring patriotic music as well as other favorites, including bossa nova, swing, ballads […]
How to get around in Miami without a car
With all the traffic these days in Miami, residents and visitors often wise for a way to get around without traveling by car. If you’re going to areas served by Metrorail and Metromover, you’re in luck. Otherwise, you’ll need a car, bus or trolley. There are ways to get around in Miami without a car, […]
