Free Strom Prep (with celebs!)

The free 2009 Storm Prep Expo will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31, at the Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, Hall D.

Storm Prep Expo is a not-for-profit event whose goal is to raise hurricane preparedness awareness amongst residents.

Learn about products and services offered by local companies, take part in safety workshops led by police and fire-rescue officials and mingle with local celebs such as Miami Heat star Alonzo Mourning, former National Hurricane Center Director Max Mayfield and Chief Meteorologists from WFOR-Channel 4, WTVJ-Channel 6, WSVN-Channel 7, WPLG-Channel 10, WLTV-Channel 23 and WJAN-Channel 41.

Plus there will be raffles so you may just win something cool. Here's the complete schedule.

Free Cachaca and Tequila Tastings

Ok, these tastings are not really in my SoBe zip code or vicinity. Plus, tequila and cachaca are not my cup of tea either (I'd rather drink tea!). But, for those of you hard liquor lovers in Browards, here's an event for you! Free tastings this weekend in Weston and Pembroke Pines.

Monday Night is 2 for 1 taco Night!

Enjoy 2 for 1 tacos at Pepper's Burrito Grill every Monday from 4pm - 10pm. You can chose between chicken and ground beef.

Pepper's Burrito Grill 1238 Washington Ave Miami Beach, FL 3313

Fresh Produce Tasting at Whole Foods

Fresh Produce Pick of the Day

3:00pm - 4:00pm Free

Head over to Wholfe Foods Narket in South Beach this Thursday for the Fresh Produce Pick of the Day where they choose fresh, in-season produce and prepare it into a surprise but delectable dish. Come by to sample the creation and take home the recipe.

http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/southbeach/storecalendar.php

$1 Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer

Ok, so this one is not free...but as close a it gets! head over to "Hole-in-the-Wall Chic" Fox's Sherron Inn today (or any other Tuesday) for ice cold Pabst, $1 per bottle. Some people call it a dive barm others swear by the bar food. Come judge for yourself.

6030 S Dixie Hwy
South Miami, FL
305-661-9201

Free Pizza Sundays

Enjoy 2-4-1 Pitchers and Free Pizza every Sunday from 7pm to 10pm at this No-Frills Bar on Espanola Way in South Beach. Oh and of course - no cover!
Lost Weekend. 218 Española Way. Miami Beach, FL 33139

International Museum Day

As the world honors International Museum Day, the Lowe Art Museum in conjunction with other local cultural institutions and the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) is proud to invite all residents and visitors to celebrate this special day.
This year's theme, "Museums and tourism" includes:
-Free admission
-Two guided tours of the Myrna and Sheldon Palley Pavilion for Contemporary Glass and Studio Arts
-10% discount on sales in the Museum Store.
PALLEY PAVILION TOURS

1 PM and 3 PM Guided tours by Myrna and Sheldon Palley Space is limited, please RSVP: 305.284.5960

Lowe Art Museum

1301 Stanford Dr, Coral Gables, FL‎

Free champagne on Espanola Way

Thursdays are "1980 Something Thursdays" at Cafe barcelona at 440 Espanola Way, Sout Beach
305-358-8272. DJ Pauer,also known as Toto González, will be spinning Pop, Rock, Dance, Disco & New Wave while ladies sip on free champagne from 8pm - 10pm.

Some opf the music featured includes:
Michael Jackson
Madonna
Prince
Opus
Men At Work
AHA
Billy Idol
Devo
Queen
The Clash
The Smiths
The Cure
and all the “The” bands from the 80’s
And btw…if you ask the DJ nicely.. he play some 1980 SOMETHING in Spanish…
cafebarcelonamiami.com

Bougainvillea's Ladies Night

In case you missed the block party last Saturday at Bougie's, here's another chance to enjoy a warm Florida evening with free drinks for the ladies. Wednesday night is Ladie's night from from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. with DJ BOE and DJ Ilmanik.

Bougainvillea's Old Florida Tavern
7221 SW 58th Ave
South Miami, FL 33143

Free Ice Cream

Haagez Dazs loves Honey bees....and we love free ice cream! Stop by Haagen Dazs between 4pm - 8pm today to get your complimentary scoop of ice cream. No coupon required!
Locations in Miami Beach:
South Beach
1451 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-604-8444

Miami Beach
424 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 672-8877

Free Drinks and Food at Pow Wow Pep Rally

As you may know, the International Pow Wow travel Convetion is coming to Miami Beach May 16-20, 2009. It is the largest generator of Visit USA travel with about $4 billion worth of future travel expected to be booked. The thousands of attendees include journalists and travel industry delegates from more than 70 countries.
For us thrifty folks this means: a party and pep rally with free music, food and drinks at the Miami Beach Convention Center today, May 11th, 2009 from 6:30pm - 9:30pm. You do need to bring identification that shows you are 21 or older, and that you live in Miami Beach or work in the hospitality industry. Think of it as bribery. You live/work on the Beach? Well, they want to have you happy and your bellies full so you treat the visitors nicely. So, come and put the Wow in Pow Wow and treat yourself to some free dinner.

Free champagne and fashion show in SoBe

Enjoy free Ed Hardy Champagne May 8th and May 9th for the launch party and Fashion Show of Ed Hardy at ink.
717 Washington Ave
Miami Beach
3053978006

Free Museum Night in South Beach

The Wolfsonian, Florida International University's museum in Miami Beach, offers free admission every Friday night after 6pm. The museum stays open until 9pm so that's 3 hours of free, educational fun!

The Wolfsonian collection contains a variety of media mostly from North America and Europe, dating from 1885-1945.

Current Exhibitions include:
Art and Design in the Modern Age:Selections from the Wolfsonian Collection
(Lo & Behold) (Mira & Ve)
American Streamlined Design: The World of Tomorrow

Visit http://www.wolfsonian.org/ for more info.
The Wolfsonian
1001 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Free prosecco and cocktails

Social Thursdays at Novecento is happening every Thursday from 5:00pm-7:30pm. Head over there to receive free Prosecco for ladies and a cocktail for everyone with a business card. Don't have a business card? Print it for free at http://www.vistaprint.com/ ! You see, the best things in life truly are free...

Novecentro
121 Alhambra Plaza
Coral Gables, FL 33134

Free Appetizers in Merrick Park

Who knew you could eat for free in ritzy Merrick Park in Coral Gables, Miami's most expensive neighbourhood? Oh, pardon - Coral gables is not Miami. The City Beautiful is a distinctive city apart from the rest of us! And so is Village of Merrick Park not your regular old mall. With stores like Hugo Boss, Tiffany & Co., and Swarovski, you can tell the regular clientele is not SoBe Cheapos like me. Unless...it's Wednesday night! That's when The Grape, a wine bar in Merrick Park hosts "The Grape Crush" from 5-7pm. Choose from their red & white wine flights and enjoy complimentary appetizers from the bar.

The Grape at Village of Merrick Park
360 San Lorenzo Avenue, Suite 1500

Coral Gables, Florida 33146

305.444.WINE (9463)

merrickpark@yourgrape.com

Cinco de Mayo in South Beach

CINCO DE MAYO BASH TONITE @ QUARTERDECK SOUTH BEACH! The party kicks off at 9:25pm with .25 cent domestic beers for all. Plus! Ladies receive their 1st martini on the house!

Free Movie by the Pool

Did you know that the Miami Beach Residents with Perks programs offer regular screenings of free Movies in Miami Beach's Pools and Parks? The next one is scheduled for May 15. Movie Title TBA. Meet at the Scott Rakow Youth Center on 2700 Sheridan Avenue in Miami Beach. Family and friends get together for a movie on the big screen! More events here.

FYI. I am not sure whether this event is titled Movie by the pool or in the pool. While I have never watched a movie inside of a swimming pool, this may be a fun experience on a very hot summer night. You will just have to come to try it out for yourself!

More info: 305.673.7730

Free concert and block party at Bougainvillea's

I just love Bougainevillea's Old Florida tavern. It makes me feel like I do not live in the crazy, hostile and stressful city that Miami is all too often. Bougie's is that kind of special place where you just walk in, feel immediately relaxed, absorb the cozy atmosphere, order a beer, and enjoy a great night out under Miami's tropical skies. As palm trees sway next to your outside patio table, local musicians accentuate the night with anything from Soul, to Rock, to Reggae, to Jazz and even Country music. Come celebrate Bougie's Saturday, May 9th from 2pm - 5am with free concerts for their 9th anniversary block party.
Performing Live:
TILT: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
MILLER ROAD: 6pm - 8pm
JUKE: 7pm - 8pm
THE SPAM ALLSTARS: 8:30pm - 10pm

Free Family Fest at the Arsht Center

May 2, 200911:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.


The Adrienne Arsht Center will present Family Fest, a free series featuring family-friendly out-of-doors activities and performances. The performances, hands-on demonstrations, and mini-workshops will provide active and engaging opportunities for parents to share with their children, while introducing "up-close" involvement in the performing arts. Families can make a puppet, learn a song, or try out a few new dance moves, while learning about the arts and other cultures.


Schedule for May 2 Family Fest.
PERFORMANCES:Animate Object’s Journey to Atlantis – aerial show
Matthew Sabatella and the Rambling String Band – sing-a-long American folk songs
ACTIVITIES:Summer Shorts for Kids - acting and hands on activities
Craft Corner – make and take craft
Movement Classes – learn some new dance moves
Physical Theater activities – try out acrobatic moves
Face Painting
Costumed characters
Food and Drinks available for purchase. For more information, call our box office at 305.949.6722.
Free Parking until 12:00 Noon in Lot C — across from the Center