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To celebrate Star Wars today, FTL Free movie will show a free movie, “Return of the Jedi,”  at 8 p.m. Monday, May 4, in Fort Lauderdale.  The venue is the park at 508 NE Second Street, Fort Lauderdale 33301. This is behind First Baptist Church. Information is on Facebook.   More free and cheap movies …

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Delight in an indoor performance that focuses on the red, white and blue.  Fort Lauderdale Symphonic Winds is the featured band in a patriotic performance in 2026 at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 3, with free entry.  The event  is at South Plantation High School, 1300 SW 54th Avenue, Plantation 33317. Parking is free.  The performance …

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Live entertainment, food vendors and breweries galore are featured at Ocean Brews & Blues Beer Fest in Deerfield Beach. The beer fest in 2025 is 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at Deerfield Beach parking lot, 149 SE 21st Avenue, Deerfield Beach  33441. Free shuttles are offered from another parking venue. The event …

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Plantation is rocking out with free Rock The Park outdoor events that include live bands and food trucks. Events are usually first Fridays and sometimes first Saturdays, at Pine Island Park, with food vendors set up at 6 p.m. and entertainment at 7 p.m. and entry is free.  Featured bands in 2026 include: Saturday, February …

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Here’s a chance to catch this new whodunnit comedy from Amazon MGM Studios before everyone else. A limited number of free screening passes are available for South Florida on the Cheap readers. Seating, even with a pass, is first-come, first-served.  The Sheep Detectives South Miami When: Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 11 a.m. Where: AMC …

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Celebrating Independence Day means picnics, outdoor concerts, beach parties, and fireworks. Here’s a sample of what some municipalities are planning for the 2025 holiday. You can use this list to find the best places to see fireworks in Palm Beach County.  Boca Raton Start the celebration early with fun and games for kids in the …

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This year’s 561 Music Festival once again promises nonstop music flowing, as well as dozens of beers on tap and food trucks and art vendors on site; prices vary. FREE admission gets you 30 bands on 3 stages. No tickets required. This festival is completely free to attend for all ages and is open to …

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