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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, Edible South FL, Legacy Miami and Legacy South Florida and Miami New Times. She worked for nearly a decade at Miami Today covering the arts community and restaurant scene and served as Calendar Editor. She has also worked in public relations for the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation, in travel and tourism for Newman PR and at the Miami Science Museum. She has written for Florida Travel + Life Magazine, Florida Monthly Magazine, Miami.com, Indulge Miami and MiamiCurated.

  The Miami Beach Salsa Fest is back and happening Saturday, Nov. 2 from 4-10 p.m. at the North Beach Bandshell. Presented by Melina Almodovar, known as La Muñeca de Salsa the event is a celebration of salsa music and its culture on Miami Beach. The event will include live performances by salsa bands, dance …

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These events are currently on hold. These free and cheap events are happening at Concrete Beach Brewery, 325 NW 24 St., in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood.  Call (305-796-2727) for more info. Weekly and monthly events:  First Fridays of every Month: Havana Nights. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Free. Havana lager, Cuban food, dominoes, salsa music and dancing. …

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Battling boredom at home? Here’s an easy way to avoid the trap of binge-watching shows and movies on one of your many streaming services. How about leaving Miami virtually and taking in some museums online? Google Arts & Culture teamed up with over 2500 museums and galleries around the world to bring anyone and everyone …

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We may miss out on the bright-hued changing of the leaves but fall still happens in Miami and the cooler weather makes it the ideal time to visit outdoor markets. Even with our warm weather, several of the flea markets and outdoor markets continue year-round while others open only during fall months and during that …

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Live music is currently not happening at Bayside Marketplace. You can do more than shop, eat or take a cruise on the bay from Bayside Marketplace. The Marina Stage, with the lovely backdrop of Biscayne Bay, is the place to catch free daily live music. Taking its cue from the diverse cultural backgrounds in Miami, there’s a …

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