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The annual Little Haiti Book Festival, presented by the Miami Book Fair, will be Sunday, May 3, 2026, at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex. Admission is free. The Little Haiti Book Festival will feature authors from Haiti and the Haitian diaspora, literary panels and craft talks, workshops for writers, hands-on activities for children, a dance workshop and …

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We are lucky in South Florida to have many talented musicians, performing as solo act, duos, trios or bands. They play music from Afro-Cuban funk to classical to country to folk to rock to heavy metal. And don’t forget all the tribute bands, which recreate the music of our youth. We are even luckier to …

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Organizations in South Florida offer free food distribution for families needing help. Some sites provide drive-through pickups, while others offer doorstep deliveries for eligible participants. Eligibility requirements vary among different organizations. Some are open to everyone.  Food distributions are in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach. Often the organizations accept volunteers and donations. This list is …

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Deering Estate is part of the Biscayne Bay IBA (Important Bird Area) and Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail, a 2,000-mile, self-guided trail traversing 500 sites located throughout Florida and selected for their excellent bird watching, wildlife viewing and educational opportunities. The property sits atop the geological formation known as the Miami Rock Ridge, most …

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The O, Miami poetry festival is back for a new round of events that attempt to deliver a poem to ALL residents of Miami-Dade County. Each festival begins on April 1 and ends on April 30. Mixing site-specific events, community gatherings, and poetry-in-public-places projects, the festival strives to be a celebration of Miami and its people. …

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For folks who sign up for the free Family rewards program at Ikea, participating restaurants in the home goods stores offer deals. Some deals require the Family rewards ID, others do not.  Ikea restaurant deals include falafel entree is $4.99 while promotion is offered  Kids eat free Wednesdays March 30  and in April with purchase …

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At Olive Garden, you’re treated like family! And that means you don’t leave without food to enjoy later at home. The popular Italian restaurant is bringing back one of its most popular giveaways — for a limited time. Olive Garden diners enjoy two delicious dishes for one tasty price with its “Buy One, Take One” …

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Checkers & Rally’s recently unveiled new flatbread sandwich and other combos starting at just $5. These offers are available for a limited time at participating locations nationwide. Leading the lineup is the Spicy Chicken Flatbread Sandwich, built around the brands fan-favorite chicken offering. Made with Checkers & Rally’s signature spicy chicken patty, American cheese, crisp …

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The Barnacle Historic State Park’s Under Moonlight Concert series runs every second Friday of the month and features an impressive line-up of musicians. Doors open at 6 p.m. and performance is at 7 p.m. Here is the remaining schedule: April 10, 2026: Siempre Flamenco featuring guitarist Paco Fonte and flamenco dancer Celia Fonte. The duo present …

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