Free Events This Week in Miami: A Farewell to Arms, Farmers Market, and Planetarium Show

While the rest of the country impatiently awaits Punxsutawney Phil's informed opinion on the duration of winter, it's a moot point for us. Instead, we can pretty accurately predict sunny skies and 75-degree temps. Ain't life grand in paradise? And in the spirit of making the most of what this...

By Hannah Sentenac

February 2, 2015

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While the rest of the country impatiently awaits Punxsutawney Phil's informed opinion on the duration of winter, it's a moot point for us. Instead, we can pretty accurately predict sunny skies and 75-degree temps. Ain't life grand in paradise?

And in the spirit of making the most of what this city has to offer, here's a list of free stuff to do this week. Enjoy!

Monday

Knights Art Challenge Q&A at South Miami Community Center: Wanna apply to the Knights Art Challenge? Now is your chance to get the skinny on the application process from Arts Program Officer Tatiana Hernandez.

Farmers' Market at Adrienne Arsht Center: Be a good little locavore and stock up on artisanal goods, fruits, veggies, and other healthful staples.

Wednesday

The French Horn at Lagniappe: Listen to jazz-meets-gypsy-meets-world beats at a chill, New Orleans-style spot.

Thursday

Poet Andrea Assaf at Miami Beach Botanical Garden: Enjoy the spoken-word stylings of this notable LGBTQ poet.

Free admission to PAMM: Jump on this chance to check out the stunning aesthetics of PAMM without sacrificing your coffee money.

Friday

A Farewell to Arms book club at The Wolfsonian: Chat with other bibliophiles about Hemingway's epic World War I tome.

Planetarium show at the Frost Museum of Science: Give the heavens the attention they deserve without the distractions of condo towers and neon lights.

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