Table of Contents
Introduction xi
Major Neighborhoods xii
Section 1 Entertainment in Miami
Music: Of Free I Sing 2
Bars, Clubs, & Restaurants 3
Open Mic & Karaoke 12
Schools, Churches, & Cultural Centers 17
Dance: Free Expression 19
Dance Classes 20
For Free (For First-Timers) 24
Cheap Performances 25
Comedy: I Kid You Not 28
Comedy Clubs 29
Drag Shows 32
Film: Picture This 34
Film Festival Volunteering 35
Indie Theaters 38
Under the Stars 41
Spectator Sports: Let the Games Begin! 44
Baseball 45
Basketball 46
Football 48
Horse Racing 49
Ice Hockey 49
Jai Alai 50
Nascar 51
Get in the Game 51
Tournaments & Triathlons 52
Spoken Word: Free Speech 54
For Poets Who Don't Know It 55
Author Appearances & Book Discussions 56
Theater: Free Show 59
Ushering for Incentives 60
Free & Very Cheap Seats 61
Community & University Theater 63
Professional Theater 69
Events: Free Celebrations 71
Street Fairs, Festivals, & Carnivals 72
Section 2 Living in Miami
Food & Drink: Pay For It Tomorrow Morning 84
All-You-Can-Eat & Buffets 85
Back to Basics 89
International & Eclectic Flavor 94
Sweet Tooth 101
Farmers' Markets & Fruit Stands 104
Free Samples & Happy Hours 106
Wine Bars 122
Fitness, Fun, & the Great Outdoors: Cheap Thrills 125
Beaches 126
Bowling 129
Park it Here! 130
Pickup Games 132
Public Pools 133
Yoga 135
Children & Teens: Olli Olli Oxen Free 140
Family Affairs 141
Fine Arts, Fun Crafts 143
Playgrounds & Outdoors 144
Storytelling 149
Summer Camps 150
Youth Centers 155
After School Programs & Tutoring 157
Education: You've Got Class 163
Arts & Media 164
Body & Mind 165
Digital Domain 169
Research Centers 171
University Libraries 172
Hair, Beauty, & Massage: Free Style 175
Free Samples 176
School Specials 177
Massage Specials 179
Health & Medicine: Good for What Ails You 181
Clinical Studies 182
Free Testing & Clinics 183
Pets: Canine, Feline, Bottom Line 185
Get a Pet 186
Free Fix: Spay & Neuter 187
Other Cheap Services 188
Dog Friendly Parks 188
Shopping: If You Must 191
Consignment 192
Fleas Not Included 194
Knick-Knacks 196
Outlet & Wholesale Shopping 200
Thrift Shops 201
Section 3 Exploring Miami
Accommodations: Cheap Hospitality 204
Cheap Hostels & Hotels 205
Art Galleries: Show Me the Monet! 209
Art Galleries 210
Bicycling: Free Wheeling 225
Bike Rentals 226
Bike Resources 228
Gardens & Gardening: Dirt Cheap 229
Public Gardens 230
Pick Your Own 234
Gardening Resources 235
Museums & Memorials: Free to See 236
Always Free 237
Sometimes Free (or Just Cheap) 239
Tours: The (Free)dom Trail 245
Free, Cheap, & Self-Guided Tours 246
Getting Wild on the Cheap 249
People-Watching Paradise 250
Transportation: On the Road Again 253
Bus, Train, Public Transit … Oh My! 254
To & From Airports & Amtrak 256
Appendix
A Festivals & Annual Events 259
B Neighborhood Resources 262
C Local Media 264
D Public Libraries 266
Index 269
