MIAMI-DADE & BROWARD

Chopin for All Free Concert Series: This marvelous organization brings top-notch talent to South Florida each year and does not charge admission. It presents the concerts in Broward County at the Main Library and in Miami-Dade at Granada Presbyterian Church in Coral Gables. See our Classical Music listings for other details on these concerts, go to www.chopin.org or call Viga Gewert, executive director of Chopin Foundation of the U.S., at 305-868-0624 or e-mail info@chopin.org

COCONUT GROVE

First Saturday Stroll in the Grove and Artsy-Craftsy Grove: Live music, children's arts and crafts and samplings of food and wine; 7-11 p.m. first Saturday of the month; extends from Mayfair, down Grand Avenue onto Main Highway and Commodore Plaza in Coconut Grove. 305-979-9534 or 305-726-1466 or www.grovehouseartists.net.

CORAL GABLES

Books & Books: Holds free author talks almost every evening and during the daytime on weekends at its locations in Bal Harbour and Miami Beach but primarily at its Coral Gables shop. The shop also has a café and a courtyard with bar and live music Friday nights and hosts book clubs and children's story times; 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables; 305-442-4408 or booksandbooks.com.

Coral Gables Gallery Night: Stroll or take free city transit to see exhibits on display at more than 20 galleries. Three free buses and a Coral Gables trolley make stops along Ponce de Leon Boulevard between Southwest Eighth Street and Douglas Road Metro Station in Coral Gables; 7-10 p.m. first Fridays of each month; 305-444-4493.

LoweDown First Thursday Happy Hour: Usually features a lecture about or guided tour of an exhibit and includes free alcoholic beverages. Held first Thursday of each month during times when the University of Miami is fully operational; Lowe Art Museum, 1301 Stanford Dr., Coral Gables. 305-284-3535 or lowemuseum.org: $10, free for Lowe members.

DOWNTOWN MIAMI

Historical Museum of Southern Florida: Has extended hours till 9 p.m. on third Thursday of each month. Also holds free Family Fun Days on the second Saturday of each month; 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. 305-375-1492 or www.hmsf.org:

Miami Art Museum: Keeps extended hours till 9 p.m. third Thursday of each month, when it presents JAM at MAM with music, food and beverages, an evening with a theme often linked to an art exhibit. Also holds Free Second Saturdays with family art and craft activities each month; 101 W. Flagler St., Miami; 305-375-3000 or www.miamiartmuseum.org.

Miami Science Museum: Fabulous First Friday each month features a free star show in the planetarium, followed by telescopic observing in the Weintraub Observatory; 7:30-10 p.m. Kids of all ages will want to stick around for the Kids of the Future Laser Party, too. This last is a show that goes till midnight and is set to music by such artists as Pink Floyd, Bob Marley and Radiohead. There is a charge for the laser show, but it's a bargain: $7 adults; $4 kids. The museum is at 3280 S. Miami Ave., Coconut Grove (across from Vizcaya). 305-646-4200 or 305-646-4234 or www.miamisci.org:

HOMESTEAD

ArtSouth Second Saturdays: Open house to meet staff and see exhibits 3 p.m. and reception with refreshments; 5-7 p.m., ArtSouth, 240 N. Krome Ave, Homestead. Free parking. 305-247-9406 or www.artsouthhomestead.org/

LITTLE HAVANA

Viernes Culturales (Cultural Fridays): Street festival showcases artists, musicians, galleries and restaurants that have made their home in the cultural heart of the Cuban exile community, Little Havana; 6-11 p.m. first Fridays; held along Calle Ocho (Eighth Street) between Southwest 13th and 17th avenues. 305-643-5500 or www.viernesculturales.org.

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