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Weekly trivia nights around Miami-Dade

Want to test your knowledge of all things trivial and have fun doing it? There are plenty of bars around Miami-Dade that offer weekly and monthly free trivia nights where you’ll be rewarded for your smarts with prizes. It makes for a night of friendly competition in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Plus, there’s the …

Free Water Trolley on New River in Fort Lauderdale

For a fresh approach to navigating sights and shopping in Fort Lauderdale, step aboard a free water trolley. The LauderGO Water Trolley ferries guests along a river route to an assortment of  points along the New River, all for free. The Water Trolley service is separate from Water Taxi vessels. Fees apply for Water Taxi. …

Free screening: Billie Eilish on tour – recorded live in 3D, Aventura, May 4

Here’s a free sneak peek at the upcoming Billie Eilish on tour film by James Cameron before it opens to the public in theaters nationwide. This film was captured during her sold-out world tour. Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (recorded live in 3D) When: Monday, May 4, 2026, at 7 p.m. Where: AMC …

New World Symphony Fellows concert: ‘Pay What You Wish,’ April 28

New World Symphony audience

If you love great music but want to keep your arts outings affordable, the New World Symphony’s Blue Concerts are one of South Florida’s best cultural bargains. Held at the New World Center in Miami Beach, these concerts invite everyone — from first-timers to seasoned classical fans — to experience innovative orchestral music at whatever …

Free screening of ‘Deep Water’ in South Miami, April 29

Here’s a new disaster thriller from director Renny Harlin that stars Aaron Eckhart and Ben Kingsley that is offering advance screening passes for free, on a first-come, first-serve basis. The plot follows a commercial flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai that crashes into the Pacific Ocean. After surviving the initial impact, the passengers quickly realize …

Popeyes $5 Faves Menu extended to May 3

Popeyes started off the year strong with lots of value for diners on a budget. Now, it’s extending those popular $5 Faves through May 3, 2026. The new limited-time value menu makes it easier for customers to enjoy the popular chicken restaurant’s bold flavors without breaking the bank.  Photo: Popeyes From March 16 to May …

Live music first Fridays on Giralda Avenue

With the City of Coral Gables transforming Giralda Avenue into a pedestrian-friendly street it made sense to create a monthly live music series and calling it Giralda Live.  It is conveniently held on the first Friday of the month, the same night as the decades-long running and always popular Gables Gallery Night. On that first …

Free passes available for ‘Sugar,’ Aventura, May 1

Apple TV+ is offering free passes to an advance film screening of the first episode of the second season of its original series Sugar to celebrate the popularity of this hardboiled detective series. Plus, there will be a special Q&A with the star Colin Farrell after the screening. Sugar When: Friday, May. 1, 2026, at …

Air Show in Fort Lauderdale offers discounts for premium watch venues

The Fort Lauderdale Air Show features exciting aerial entertainment over the ocean. The event in 2026 featuring U.S. Air Force jets flying in formation, parachute jumping and other high-flying performances  is 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 9, and Sunday, May 10, at Fort Lauderdale beach. Entry to designated paid locations is offered for a …

Free homework help from local libraries online & in branches

If you’d like homework help for your kids, local libraries in South Florida offer it online for free. At some libraries, in-person tutoring is available. Also, SAT prep is often is available at these libraries. To receive tutoring, you register with your personal library number to set up an online account. Obtaining a library account …

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