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The 10th annual and free Miami Beach Youth Music Festival will take place on Saturday, March 7, from 3 to 9:30 p.m. Click here to RSVP to the free event however, donations are being accepted which will benefit music programs at Miami Beach schools. All participants will receive an honorarium. Last year, more than 50 applicants …

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If you appreciate frugal excursions, plenty of entertaining events, attractions and interesting activities in Broward are ideal for a delightful date. Some are free, others are relatively inexpensive. Make the most of it. With extra dollars in your wallet, splurge on sparkling wine, a fancy dessert, or other romantic indulgence. We also have a list …

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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 …

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Forget about painting the town red, soon it will be time to whip out your favorite green apparel for a St. Patrick’s Day parade in Delray Beach. The Parade is set and entry for the festivities is free. Parade: When: Saturday, March 14, 2026, from noon to 2 p.m. Where: West along Atlantic Avenue from …

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Gables Gallery Night is one of Miami’s longest running first Friday of the month events, spanning nearly four decades now. The evening is a great way to visit the multitude of galleries in the City Beautiful.  Click here to see a list of participating galleries open from 6-10 p.m. While traipsing through Downtown Coral Gables, …

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Plantation is rocking out with free Rock The Park outdoor events that include live bands and food trucks. Events are usually first Fridays and sometimes first Saturdays, at Pine Island Park, with food vendors set up at 6 p.m. and entertainment at 7 p.m. and entry is free.  Featured bands in 2026 include: Saturday, February …

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Each week, after regular hours, the Norton Museum of Art presents a new experience, with an eclectic mix of live performances, film screenings, workshops, tours, and more, called Art After Dark. BITA is a singer-songwriter from Andalucía, Spain. Her musical influences span jazz, blues, soul, funk, Latin jazz, and Flamenco, adding creativity and spontaneity to …

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Pack up your portable seats for free outdoor events in Tamarac that include live bands, food vendors and extra attractions. Events in 2026 Groove on the Grass The events include a live band and food trucks. The Friday, March 6 event will be 7 – 9 and feature Zaya from “American Idol.” The venue is …

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For a fun evening out that’s friendly for your wallet, direct yourself to downtown Pompano Beach, where you’ll delight in entertainment, food trucks, and art displays indoors and outdoors as part of Old Town Untapped events. The events are usually 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. the first Fridays of the month, except for summer. Entry …

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Mark your calendar and grab your green for this family friendly event features live Irish music, dancers, authentic food, a Guinness Beer Garden, plus whiskey tastings and a variety of other activities. Key Event Details: Date & Time: Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Location: Wellington Amphitheater, 12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd. …

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