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The rich culture, tradition and often untold history of the Haitian people is the central focus of Zakafest, a free family event that celebrates the Caribbean nation’s music, art and dance. The event is on Saturday, May 5, from 1 to 11 p.m. at the Little Haiti Cultural Center, 212-260 NE 59 Terr., Miami. From …

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Concerts are expensive, and yet they can be such a great experience. These days, it’s often possible to see your favorite singers and musicians in concert at a discount. Make it a music festival, and you can see multiple performers. South Florida is also blessed with an abundance of good live theater companies, and touring …

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Microsoft Stores at Aventura and Dadeland Malls are hosting free YouthSpark daily summer camps for free throughout June and July. RSVP is required for each one and they do fill up fast. The kids will tackle projects like Minecraft coding, movie-making, coding a talking robot and more. They’ll learn the latest technology and complete creative projects. Check …

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The Global Arts Project, Inc. and the Collins Park Neighborhood Association celebrate International Jazz Day with a FREE performance by singer/songwriter Leesa Richards. Richards is a storyteller with a soulful voice offering a soundtrack to the narratives of life. Her sound taps into the deep roots of R&B, the poetry of jazz and folk and …

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The musicians and friends of the Greater Miami Symphonic Band will present a free concert of chamber music and solo performances on Sunday, April 22, in Pinecrest. Performers will include a woodwind quintet with singer’ Daisy Su, a clarinet ensemble; a flute choir; and the GMSB Big Swing Band led by singer Susie Blank Wolfe. …

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Music lovers should head over to the Coral Gables Bluesfest “Party on the Plaza” during the 20th Annual Coral Gables Bluesfest Thursday, April 19, through Sunday, April 22, on the Bierhaus Plaza in front of Fritz & Franz Bierhaus, 60 Merrick Way, Coral Gables. Here’s the schedule of performances: Thursday, April 19 9 p.m. to 1 …

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Comcast is bringing Xfinity Watchathon Week back for its sixth year. That means that Xfinity TV customers can get free access to thousands of movies and TV shows on more than 50 networks, including AMC, FX, HBO, MTV, NBC, SHOWTIME and STARZ. The Watchathon runs April 16-22. Customers can also sample Netflix and more than …

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For more than a decade, organizers of the St. Martha-Yamaha Concert Series, led by artistic founding director Paul Posnak, have been presenting award-winning musical artists. Concerts are $15 per person. Buy tickets here. Here’s the schedule: Sunday, April 22, 3 p.m.: Messiaen Quartet: Music for Eternity Four New York-based master musicians – pianist Daniel Epstein, …

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The Cultural Center of Spain in Miami (CCEMiami) and Cuatrogatos Foundation present free Cervantes in Miami activities for kids on Saturday, April 21, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is in conjunction with International Book Day and the death anniversary of Miguel de Cervantes. The program, supported by Miami Downtown Development Authority, Miami Book Fair …

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As the Florida Grand Opera 2017-18 Young Artists season comes to a close, there will be a last chance to see them all perform at two free concerts, one in Miami-Dade County and another in Broward. Admission is free, but you must reserve in advance: Saturday, May 12, 2018, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. ArtServe 1350 East Sunrise Blvd …

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