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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.

This event is currently not happening, we will update this post when it resumes. Southland Mall invites the public for free “Festive Fridays,” showcasing the talents of local musicians, dancers and artists as well as hands-on activities and interactive experiences for the entire family every Friday from 6 to 8 pm in the Center Court. …

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The museum has reopened, but the tours remain canceled.   Take a guided walking tour through downtown Coral Gables every first Saturday of the month beginning at 11 a.m.   Stroll through Coral Gables’ bustling business district to discover local history and architectural heritage. Visit the 1920s Mediterranean style hotels, the first car dealership and an outdoor theater. Did you know that pink …

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Although ICA Miami is now open in a limited capacity, the First Fridays have not resumed. Click here for details on admission times. First Fridays at ICA Miami are free and presented by the museum’s Innovation Partner, MINI. March 7: Featured performers are Tygapaw, a Jamaican-born multidisciplinary producer and DJ based in Crown Heights, Brooklyn …

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These events are on hiatus. Love spoken word, live music, open mic and play readings? Then read on to learn about the event that’s perfect for you. The Speakeasy Theater Co. inside the Broadmoor Hotel on North Beach, is now home to the Tuesday night event Naked Angels, the country’s longest running cold read event …

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The Front Yard Theatre Collective has moved its shows online. Find the schedule here. Every month Front Yard Theatre Collective transforms the historic Olympia Theater’s lobby into a cabaret, featuring one of a kind shows with various acts including sketch comedy, improv and music Olympia Lobby Live! is officially on the third Wednesday of every …

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The University of Miami’s Frost School of Music is hosting a wide variety of free concerts throughout the month of February. They include recitals of chamber music, percussion groups, jazz and other ensembles. Here’s the schedule of free events with campus location noted: Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. Concert by Frost Percussion Group of percussion …

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