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Pack up your portable seats for free outdoor events in Tamarac that include live bands, food trucks and inflatables for youngsters. Groove on the Grass events in 2024 include: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, March 1. The band is T-Wave. The venue is Caporella Park, 5200 Prospect Road. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, April 5. The …

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This marks the third year for the 561 Music Festival in Lake Worth and it promises nonstop music flowing, as well as what’s on tap. Advance tickets $10 for this all-day event; vendor prices vary. When: Saturday, March 30, 2024, from noon to 11 p.m. Location: Mathews Brewing Co., 130 South H St., Lake Worth. …

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The annual Little Haiti Book Festival, presented by the Miami Book Fair, will be Sunday, May 5, 2024, at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex. Admission is free.   The Little Haiti Book Festival will feature authors from Haiti and the Haitian diaspora, literary panels and craft talks, workshops for writers, hands-on activities for children, a dance workshop …

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Up next is a free performance by Eddie Balzola and Oriente at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 12.  Eddy Balzola & Oriente has a unique blend of Cuban music with influences from blues, jazz, Brazilian, and Caribbean sounds. The concert is titled “Soul Jazz Meets the Clave.”  This free event is presented by the Lincoln …

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We are lucky in South Florida to have many talented musicians, performing as solo act, duos, trios or bands. They play music from Afro-Cuban funk to classical to country to folk to rock to heavy metal. And don’t forget all the tribute bands, which recreate the music of our youth. We are even luckier to …

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For an outdoor activity with tasty fare, lots of free events in South Florida feature food trucks. Often events in Miami, Broward & greater Palm Beach include live music, fun for youngsters, or other entertainment. Lots of food truck events are in parks and free to attend. Pair dinner with a nature walk, fun on …

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Oakland Park is presenting a lively Dancing In The Street block party with art, food trucks and a Kids Zone with a DJ.  Live music is featured. It’s free. Dancing in The Street in 2024 is 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.  Friday, April 5 on Northeast 12th Avenue. It’s between Oakland Park Boulevard and Northeast …

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Are you a fan of the annual Piano Slam? Well, we’ve got the date for this year’s edition! The Dranoff 2 Piano Foundation will present its Piano Slam 2024 at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County. The performance is free to the public. VIP …

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Experience the music of the New World Symphony in a larger-than-life format during outdoor WALLCAST concerts at Miami Beach’s SoundScape Park and also in other locations. You’re invited, free of charge, to enjoy the sights and sounds of the symphony – just bring a blanket, some snacks and pick a spot! The New World Symphony …

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Music students and faculty members will showcase their collaborative works in a free matinee recital and the public is invited to attend. What: FIU Music Departmental Recital When: Thursday, April 11, 2024, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Where: Herbert and Nicole Wertheim Performing Arts Center, 10910 SW 17th St., Miami Each piece has been carefully …

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