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For an entertaining evening out, Pembroke Pines is hosting Beats & Bites featuring favorite hits from different decades and food trucks.  Regional bands perform at the events and entry is free.  Beats & Bites events are 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in 2026, including:May 28 May 28: High School Reunion Night featuring DJ Sama playing …

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The Miami Beach Bandshell is one of the city’s busiest venues where free music and dance performances are regularly presented. The open-air location provides a gorgeous snapshot of Miami Beach and is just steps from the water. Here’s what’s coming up that’s free:       The Juneteenth Experience Friday, June 19, 8-11 p.m. The …

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The long-running, popular – and free – Jazz at MOCA has been a fixture in the North Miami community and Miami’s music scene for more than two decades. The monthly event presented by the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami features an exciting lineup of South Florida musicians playing on the last Friday of every …

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The Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series presents a free concert every Sunday from 5-6:30 p.m. between 14th Street and 14th Place in Lummus Park on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach in front of The Betsy Hotel.  Concerts feature talented local South Florida performers. Bring a picnic, lawn chairs, blankets, and your whole gang to enjoy …

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Library branches in Broward occasionally feature free entertaining and events including live performances, yoga, and festivals.  Some events are for kids and families. Others are aimed at adults. At plenty of library branches, parking is free. Featured events in 2026 BookFest for youngsters and families in Plantation The kids and family BookFest event in 2026 …

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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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See works of art indoors and outdoors and shop wares from artisan vendors during the popular Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk. The free event typically takes place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. the third Saturday of the month on Hollywood Boulevard and on Harrison Street. The events usually include live music by regional bands and entertainment …

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Treat yourself to live entertainment outdoors.  Groove N Grub events in 2026 include 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 16 with reggae music and entry is free. The featured band is Jah Steve and the Counteract Crew.  The event is at Sabal Pines Park, 5005 NW 39th Ave., Coconut Creek. Bring your own seats and …

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The Miami Beach Classical Music Festival will present a free Summer Series through Aug. 31, 2026, with concerts around Miami Beach. Click here to reserve tickets. Performances include: May 24 and 25 at 8:30 p.m. at The Betsy South Beach during Miami Beach Memorial Day Weekend Festival of Lights. Performance of patriotic tunes honoring America’s …

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Old Town in Pompano Beach is the venue for free Backyard Jam events featuring local and regional bands. The events are 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. select third Fridays and entry is free. Entertainment  includes: February 20. Acoustic Fingers March 20. Revibe April 17. Spider Cherry    May 15. Joey Calderaio June 19. No event because …

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