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Rene Rodriguez, former film critic for The Miami Herald, now runs the Cosford Cinema on the University of Miami Campus and he’s always coming up with some type of innovative film series.   The screenings listed here are free but sometimes RSVP is required. Click here to find which films require RSVP.   Saturday, April …

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Shop for fresh produce, prepared foods, vintage treasures, art, decor and other items from South Florida vendors, farmers and artisans at the many farmers’ markets and vendor fairs in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. The South Florida farmers markets and vendor fairs often include opportunities for extra fun and entertainment like yoga, live music, …

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The annual Chopin for All free concert series brings young top-tier pianists from around the globe to South Florida. These monthly events run November-May and always include Chopin’s music as part of the program. Everyone is invited to attend free of charge with RSVP: Final performances in May: Register for Saturday, May 18, 2024, at …

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If you’re looking for something fun and educational to do outdoors, consider a bicycle tour through “The City Beautiful,” Coral Gables. The third Sunday of each month, The City of Coral Gables and the Coral Gables Museum will host a two-hour bike tour, with different monthly themes. The tour begins at 10 a.m. at the Coral Gables …

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Families are invited to celebrate Black stories with a series of empowering short films for ages 8 and up. Admission is free or “pay what you want.” Suggested donation is $5. What: Celebrate Black Stories with Kid Flicks, Coral Gables When: Saturday & Sunday, April 13-14, 2024 at 11 a.m. Where: Coral Gables Cinema, 260 …

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We write often about free author readings, free entertainment and free children’s events at our favorite independent bookstore, Books & Books, but we realized we have never written a post pointing out all the free resources Books & Books provides for South Florida. Few cities have the wealth of free literary resources we find at …

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Coral Gables Museum welcomes you to “Family Day on Aragon” on the second Saturday of each month, with free admission, live music and special activities.    Upcoming event is on April 13: 10 a.m.: Parent Club’s READy, Set, Go: Storytelling In the ‘Exploring Nature’ station, caregivers will have the opportunity to support children in their …

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Gables Gallery Night is one of Miami’s longest running first Friday of the month events, spanning nearly four decades now. The evening is a great way to visit the multitude of galleries in the City Beautiful. Gallery Night runs from 6-10 p.m. Gables Gallery Night runs through March 1, 2024. Click here to see a …

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Night owls who love movies will want to get in on discounted late-night movie screenings at the Coral Gables Art Cinema. Offered at 9 p.m. Saturdays (though the starting time sometimes varies), the “After Hours” series offers quite a selection of films to enjoy. To receive the discounts, however, you’ll need to purchase an annual …

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The folks at citytheatre.com are hosting “City Reads,” featuring live musical accompaniment and professional actors reading fast and funny short plays exploring various topics. After the readings, attendees are invited to stick around for a lively community conversation. Admission is free, refreshment prices vary. Click here for info on Key Biscayne. Here is the lineup …

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