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Arsht Center’s ‘Live on the Plaza’ outdoor music showcase

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts is a busy place with plenty of indoor shows but its outdoor Live on the Plaza events are perfectly suited for a line-up of local artists during the somewhat cooler Miami months. Concerts are at 7:30 p.m. on the Thomson Plaza for the Arts @ Ziff Ballet Opera House 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305-949-6722. Tickets: $20

Coming up:

Deep Fried Funk on April 27
Three-time Grammy Award nominee Jody Hill founded the versatile, high-energy, rhythm and blues band whose repertoire features unstoppable grooves.

Cortadito on May 3
A traditional folk and acoustic band that focuses on performing son (pronounced “sown”), one of the earliest styles of Cuban country music, their sound can best be described as reminiscent of the famed Buena Vista Social Club.

Afrobeta on May 17
The Miami-based duo of percussionist Tony “Smurphio” Laurencio and vocalist Cuci Amador are a fixture on Miami’s music scene featuring feel-good lyrics and electro beats.

Nearby street parking and garage parking for a fee.

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More free and cheap music events this week:

Monday, May 29, 2023

MOSAIC deals & discounts: Various days, times & venues in PBC

Discounted | Various sites in Palm Beach Co.

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

MOSAIC deals & discounts: Various days, times & venues in PBC

Discounted | Various sites in Palm Beach Co.

Tasty Tuesdays with Food Trucks

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

MOSAIC deals & discounts: Various days, times & venues in PBC

Discounted | Various sites in Palm Beach Co.

Haitian Heritage Month Guest Storytime

3:30 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | North Miami Public Library

Art & Jazz on The Avenue in Delray

6:00 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach

Kompa Classes at North Miami Library

6:30 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | North Miami Public Library

Free music at Gulfstream in Hallandale

6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Gulfstream Park Village

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell

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Live music: Clematis by Night

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | West Palm Beach Waterfront

Free music at Gulfstream in Hallandale

6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Gulfstream Park Village

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell

Live music at Doral Yard

7:00 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Doral Yard

Friday, June 2, 2023

Live music @ The Square: Weekends, times vary

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First Fridays @ 5 concert in the Amphitheater

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Centennial Park, Boynton Beach

First Friday Concert

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Centennial Park, Boynton Beach

Free First Fridays at ICA

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Free Gallery Night entry

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Coral Gables Museum

Old Town Untapped in Pompano

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Free music at Gulfstream in Hallandale

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Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell

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Pride on the Block

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Summer in the City: Free Music Fridays

7:30 pm | FREE | Mizner Park in Boca

Live Music at Doral Yard

8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Doral Yard

Saturday, June 3, 2023

Live music @ The Square: Weekends, times vary

FREE | The Square, West Palm Beach

Pride Family Fest

1:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | The Square, West Palm Beach

Pride on the Block

1:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Clematis Street, WPB

Free music at Gulfstream in Hallandale

6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Gulfstream Park Village

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell

Live Music at Doral Yard

8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Doral Yard

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Live music @ The Square: Weekends, times vary

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Free live music at Jazz Brunch in Fort Lauderdale

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Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series

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Museums free for military families this summer

All Day | FREE | South Florida Museums

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Miami Beach Memorial Day ceremony

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10:00 am to 11:00 am | FREE | Hinson Park

$5 admission to Deering Estate

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Dragons and Mythical Creatures

10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

Staff Guided Nature Preserve Tours

12:30 pm | $7.00-15.00 | Deering Estate

Comedy Night at Sandbar Sports Grill

8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Sandbar Sports Grill, Miami-Dade

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Museums free for military families this summer

All Day | FREE | South Florida Museums

Regal Theatres: Discounted movie tickets on Tuesdays

All Day | $5.00-7.00 | Regal Cinemas Multiple Locations

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All Day | Discounted

Dragons and Mythical Creatures

10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

Regal Cinemas kids' summer movies for $2

10:00 am | Discounted | Regal Cinemas

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Market Tuesdays at CityPlace Doral

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5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Amphitheater in Boca Raton

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5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Haulover Beach Park

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Museums free for military families this summer

All Day | FREE | South Florida Museums

Miami Museum & Attractions Months

All Day | Discounted

Dragons and Mythical Creatures

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10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

Food Truck Thursdays at Highland Oaks Park

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Highland Oaks Park

Live music at Doral Yard

7:00 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Doral Yard

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Dragons and Mythical Creatures

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1:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE

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Comedy Night at Nightlife Brewing Co.

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Salsa dance class

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Josie Gulliksen

About Josie Gulliksen

Josie Gulliksen is a freelance writer and major arts advocate and enthusiast who loves everything cultural and is excited to live in such a thriving community as Miami. A Miami native, aside from Miami on the Cheap, she currently writes for Artburst Miami, Biscayne Times, Edible South FL and Miami Media Group. She worked for nearly a decade at Miami Today as Calendar Editor and arts writer and then worked for 13 years in public relations. She has her own blog Scene Around South FL.

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