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Last year, Jazz in the Gardens – the popular, two-day music festival in Miami Gardens – had to be canceled just days shy of its scheduled start. And this year, the popular event is not faring any better.  Due to ongoing challenges associated with the pandemic, the city has announced its springtime event, which typically …

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**This event has ended, but keep checking back here for updates! The long-running, popular – and free – Jazz at MOCA continues virtually. The monthly event, presented by the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami, features South Florida musicians on the last Friday of every month from 7-8 p.m. To keep up with latest news, …

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Hollywood Beach bandshell is a delightful venue for free live outdoor oceanside entertainment. Salty breezes. Waves rolling ashore. Local bands & fans rocking out. Hollywood beach bandshell is on lovely Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. Entertainment, which is usually 7 p.m. – 9 p.m., includes  Wednesday, November 3 | Electric Piquete (Latin Jazz) Thursday, Nov 4 | …

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For as long as we can remember, Viernes Culturales (Cultural Fridays) has been a South Florida tradition. This free arts and music festival has typically taken place on the third Friday of each month on Calle Ocho, in the heart of Little Havana.  Of course, the popular event had to be canceled last year – …

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The South Florida Bluegrass Association is having its free bluegrass festival and acoustic jam on the first Sunday of the month at Greynolds Park, 18501 NE 22nd Ave., North Miami Beach. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook and on Twitter …

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With the surf and ocean air offering delightful ambience, Friday Night Sound Waves is a seasonal event featuring free live entertainment at Las Olas Oceanside Park in Fort Lauderdale. Usually artisan vendors are featured at the events.  Friday Night Sound Waves is offered Fridays 6:30 p.m. October 8 – December 31 Featured musicians and bands …

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One of these popular sites has moved to Wynwood! The drive-in experience shows no sign of slowing down, with nontraditional venues transforming into open-air theaters.  Popularized in the 1950s and ’60s, these drive-in options provide a retro feel and much-needed entertainment after months of quarantine. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the …

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Get ready for some tunes! You may not be able to attend a concert, but the concerts are coming to you. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook and on Twitter and visit our Facebook group page.   Florida Grand Opera …

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