13 January 29 - February 4, 2026 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com NEW TIMES | CONTENTS | LETTERS | NEWS | NIGHT+DAY | CULTURE | CAFE | MUSIC | miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | CONTENTS | LETTERS | RIPTIDE | METRO | NIGHT+DAY | STAGE | ART | FILM | CAFE | MUSIC | Money for Nothin’ Seven free concerts coming to Miami in February. BY KAT BEIN T ruthfully, there’s nothing we can do about your rent, but if you’re looking to enjoy an evening of music without spending a dime? That is a challenge we can meet. A menagerie of free-to-attend musical en- gagements offers something for every palate. We’ve got goth moods, punk-rock riots, jazzy lounge vibes, Latin electronica, classical chamber compositions, soulful fusion, UKG grooves, and bossa nova favorites, and more! Check this list of seven free concerts com- ing to Miami in February, and don’t let anyone tell you it takes money to have a good time. Jazz at the Betsy Life is like jazz, man. You’ve got to improvise and roll with the punches, but if you’re look- ing for some stability, Jazz at the Betsy is al- ways a safe bet. Every evening brings a new lineup of talented musicians to the stage, with no cover and no min- imum at the bar, so you can enjoy world-class jazz whenever the mood strikes. Feb- ruary brings performances from Carmen To- massetti, David Attelan, Angel Perez, and others. Check the full calendar of events for nightly details. Various times, at The Betsy Hotel’s Piano Bar, 1440 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach; thebetsyhotel.com. Afrobeta at the Design District Miami indie-electro icons Afrobeta have been putting in the work to create community through musical gatherings for years now, and every time you get the chance to see Tony Tony “Smurphio” Laurencio and Christina “Cuci” Amador do their things, you freaking take it! The duo’s blend of synth-fueled funk, Latin rhythms, colorful costumes, and musi- cal whimsy will brighten your spirits for weeks. Plus, this show is paired with Trinida- dian cuisine and Caribbean-inspired cock- tails, matching the vibe of Zak Ové’s installation at the venue. 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, February 6, at the Miami Design District’s Jungle Plaza, 3801 NE First Ave., Miami; eventbrite.com. Jael at ZeyZey Get you a DJ who can also play guitar, drums, and keys — or just take advantage of ZeyZey’s offer to let guests dance the night away to Moluccan-bred, Amsterdam-based DJ/pro- ducer Jael’s delightful, genre-hopping sounds for free, as long as you get to the venue before 11 p.m. More DJs are set to be announced for the evening, but with Jael’s melodic blend of U.K. garage, bassy dubstep, feel-good Afro- beats, and pop favorites, there will hardly be any room left wanting more. 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, February 6, at ZeyZey Miami, 353 NE 61st St., Miami; shotgun.live. Dana with Adhesive at Churchill’s Life in the shadow of late-stage capitalism got you down? Thrash it out with like- minded post-punks and weirdos at Ohio- based band Dana’s headline show. Drawing on influences from garage rock and sci-fi, among other quirky sounds and approaches, Dana’s 2025 album Clean Living plays like a fizzy antacid to calm the gut gurgles of our algorithmic dystopia. Dana is joined by Swedish pop-punkers Adhesive, and they’re known to play fast and furious. It might just be the shot in the arm your addled brain needs. 8 p.m. to midnight, Tuesday, February 10, Churchill’s Pub, 5501 NE Second Ave., Mi- ami; shotgun.live. Javier Garcia Band at Lincoln Road Who has the musical daring to mix “Como Mi Ritmo No Hay Dos” with The Doors, Euryth- mics, and The Rolling Stones? That could only be Javier Garcia and his talented trio. The Spanish-born multi-hyphenate musician taps into his multicultural roots (his father is Cu- ban and his mother is Irish) to bring a cross- generation style that takes influences from soul, funk, rock, reggae, world, and Latin rhythms. No doubt you’ll fall in love with his sound, and it’s fun for the whole family. 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, February 13, at Euclid Oval, 660 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach; eventbrite.com. The Bossa Nova Experience at Euclid Oval Plaza Looking for a romantic date for Valentine’s Day? Lincoln Road will come to life with the sweet sounds of Bossa Nova at the Euclid Oval plaza, with performances by Grammy- winner Diogo Brown and singer Isa Duarte. Transport yourself to Rio de Janeiro and swing those hips to tracks made famous by Sergio Mendes, Antonio Carlos Jobim, and others. Yes, you’re likely to hear “The Girl From Ipanema,” but also deeper Bossa Nova cuts. 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, February 14, at Eu- clid Oval, 660 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach; eventbrite.com. Oigovision Superjam at Miami Beach Bandshell Miami has a supergroup? When members of Electric Kif, Anemoia, Lemon City Trio, and Tony “Smurphio” Laur get together, hell yeah! These psychedelic, jazz-influenced, rockin’ n ‘ rollin’ groove freaks take the stage, they al- ways bring the most elevated vibes. Together, there’s no telling what melodic mania will en- sue. Come ready to dance, hoot, holler, and breathe in the sea breeze. It’s going to get technical, mystical, magical, and fun, and funky. 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, February 19, at the Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave., Mi- ami Beach; miamibeachbandshell.com. [email protected] Afrobeta will play on Friday, February 6, at the Miami Design District’s Jungle Plaza. Photo by Duque Mendoza A MENAGERIE OF FREE- TO-ATTEND MUSICAL ENGAGEMENTS OFFERS SOMETHING FOR EVERY PALATE. | CROSSFADE | t Music
