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With the current season coming to an abrupt halt, Miami’s Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts remains dark. There’s a glimmer of hope for all arts-lovers, though, because the center is offering a virtual “Arsht@Home” platform. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow …

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North Miami’s Dezerland Park outdoor area has transformed into a drive-in theater and it’s been a big hit. They’ve shown hit movies, comedy shows, even Miami Heat games. The venue is located 14401 NE 19th Ave., North Miami. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You can also …

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We’ve had to wait longer than everyone else in South Florida, but Miami-Dade County beaches are open.  You can grab your towel, sunscreen, umbrella and all the essentials and welcome summer. But please keep in mind: The safety protocols in place are extensive. For your safety, and that of others, make sure you click here …

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“Scooby-Doo, where are you?” is the famous line all fans of the mystery-solving pooch are familiar with. Now you can watch Scooby, Shaggy and the gang solve another mystery in the feature film, “Scoob! Fandango has this latest film, which premiered May 15, available to own along with a slew of party pack items for …

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Some of these have reopened, we’ve noted those below. Miami’s cultural venues and attractions have adjusted to the current situation by going virtual. That means, visitors may not be able to physically walk through their doors but they can do so electronically. Here’s a list we’ve compiled of places that are offering virtual tours and …

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It’s not just supermarkets and restaurants offering curbside pickup. Now some of our favorite local haunts are adopting this vital service. The latest is Technique Records, an independently owned Miami record store that has used, rare and imported records, tapes, books and more. It specializes in buying, selling and trading.  To keep up with latest …

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Miami-Dade County’s Public Library System allows you to reserve books, DVDs and other materials online, then pick them up through a new outdoor, walk-up service. The countywide service is available to Miami-Dade library card-holders at ALL 50 branches. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow us …

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Online entertainment options continue rolling in. There’s just so much to see!  In addition to all the Netflix, Amazon and Hulu binge-watching you can stand, we’ve got some movies with South Florida connections to share with you. Streaming through local cinemas or other outlets, these movies touch on a wide range of topics, from family …

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The long-running FilmGate Miami plans to host its FilmGate Festival and FilmGate Interactive Festival a wee bit later this year, with a target date of May 27 and Aug. 1, respectively. In the meantime, though, you can watch the work of Miami and Florida filmmakers on their YouTube channel. To keep up with latest news, …

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Finding fun, virtual entertainment for the entire family can be difficult, so the Little Lighthouse Foundation is helping by offering the Do Good, Feel Good Live Series. As with most virtual programming, this one is through the Instagram page.  The online segments, hosted by the foundation’s executive director, Jonathan Babicka, are Monday through Thursday at …

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