Although citrus trees are neither indigenous to Florida nor to North America, the orange has been synonymous with the state for decades. From postcards to tourism ads, through crop booms and frosts, the happy fruit has endured as Florida’s state fruit and beverage, marking its place in pop culture for years…
This week means the end of all the costumed revelry that is October. The one silver lining is you get to cut down on dress up costs and put that money back to its usual use at the bar or buying meme shirts or whatever you do with your cash…
Welcome to Hallo-week 2015, Miami! Our guide to free fun this week comes with two goals: One, to balance the budget that has been totally tapped by your totally badass Halloween costume; and two, to sneak in some culturally relevant events to even out the booze beating your brains are…
Something magical happens mid-October. The itch to get a little wild and weird gets harder to ignore, and Miami being the sassy lady she is accommodates us accordingly. Whether you’re young and free or saddled with responsibility, this is the time of year to be as out-of-character as you want. …
As the benevolent creatures at the City of Miami Beach begin their gradual hike of parking prices, Miamians can gradually start kissing more of their paychecks goodbye. In a noble effort to balance your many expenses, we’ve compiled another week of free activities to raise your spirits. Book talks, film…
As Art Basel Miami Beach cogs begin turning, with artists and galleries prepping to show off their best stuff, it’s no wonder Miami’s arts district has attracted yet another advertising campaign. This time, however, Wynwood really seems to complement the product. Luxury brand Longchamp recently released their fall 2015 ad…
Bookleggers Library founding member Nathaniel Sandler loves to read — at the beach, in a tent at The Everglades, at Shuckers Bar & Grill (not on a game day, of course). At a time when libraries face ongoing financial threats, Sandler and crew know the challenges in keeping the rest…
Unless you’re a government employee enjoying this Columbus Day on your couch, you’re likely one of many III Points festival goers zombie walking your way around the workplace. After three days of crowd sweat and food lines, what you need is a heap of free entertainment, preferably with very little…
For many of us, this Friday means another short reprieve from another monotonous work day. For the music-loving, party-loving cool kid masses of Miami, however, Friday means three days of non-stop art and killer music performances otherwise known as the III Points Festival. Ahead of all this stimulation overload —…
Kiss September goodbye and say “hello” to all things October. From horror movies galore to bird festivals, Miami’s got one stellar event after another this month, which happens to be Miami Attractions Month. While the discounted activities and entry fees are nothing to sneeze at, nothing beats fun for free. We’ve…
Nothing brings folks together like the lure of free fun. If that fun includes free booze and food, all the better. In honor of International Peace Day today, why not grab some friends and make new ones at one of the several kick ass events Miami has in store this…
Rise and shine, folks. You’ve got another work week ahead to get through, some saddled by leftover pounds of Rosh Hoshana brisket you better not waste or your Mom’s gonna be pissed. Luckily, we’ve got the perfect pick-me-ups to make the days breeze by, from new art exhibits and live…
Ah Labor Day. A yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to this country, it’s only fitting the majority of them get a day of lazy glory. We’re sure lots of you depleted your funds and energy with last weekend’s pre-holiday parties, so once the lethargy wears off,…
Happy August 31st, Miami. Here’s hoping today starts the slowing of 90-degree days and Netflix-filled nights — it’s been too grossly hot to do much else. With a slew of free and creative cultural events to kick off the new month, you’ve got every reason to start September with a…
For many Miami youths, today means life is officially over — or less dramatically, school is starting. We feel you. Mondays don’t get any easier as life goes on, nor does funding your desperate need for fun. That’s where we come in. Thanks to some generous local creatives and business…
Happy Monday, Miami consumers. Today is the perfect time to celebrate your inner cheapskate. It’s National Thrift Shop Day, and Miami is fit to burst with eccentric spots full of secondhand gems. Maybe you prefer the mayhem of Hialeah’s Red, White and Blue Thrift Store, or perhaps you like to…
Cue the cat videos and food delivery: It’s National Lazy Day. A day to shirk all adult duties, August 10th is a blessed unofficial celebration of nonstop Netflix and making that freshly laundered pile of clothes the perfect couch nest. For those sun-addicted South Floridians, dozing in hammocks and passing out…
With Miami Spice in full swing, we can guess your gluttony is riding shotgun this month. Despite the unavoidable increase in calorie intake, sampling the city’s finest cuisine at a discount is a pretty stellar way to spend those paychecks. Lucky for you, we’ve got a flurry of free activities…
Let’s take a little breather from Miami’s woes, shall we? Sea level rise and invasive cockroaches and undisciplined cops will certainly stick around for the near future, so we might as well use the International Day of Friendship to cheer the eff up. Instead of watching that Golden Girls marathon…
Chances are, this week is running music lovers’ ragged. From Sam Smith and Nicki Minaj, to Marilyn Manson and The Smashing Pumpkins, the concerts converging in Miami are enough to drain the flushest of pockets. Thankfully, there’s a slew of alternative activities offering food, fashion, booze, and more music that…
Miami ain’t all palm trees and fun in the sun. As frequent news articles and analysis show, most people can barely afford to call the 305 home. The rent is too high, incomes are too low, and our desire for entertainment continues to rise. To keep your spirits up, you…
Happy post-July Fourth Monday, everyone. Whether you kept your patriotic partying limited to Saturday or carried on through Sunday night, you’re likely still suffering from way too much beer, one too many burgers, and have no money left over to grab a pick-me-up smoothie. While we can’t do anything for your…
