13 March 12-18, 2026 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com NEW TIMES | CONTENTS | LETTERS | NEWS | NIGHT+DAY | CULTURE | CAFE | MUSIC | Month XX–Month XX, 2008 miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | FILM | ART | STAGE | NIGHT+DAY | METRO | RIPTIDE | LETTERS | CONTENTS | At No Cost The best free concerts in Miami this month. BY KAT BEIN T hey say money can’t buy happi- ness, and while money definitely makes life easier, it’s not the bar to entry if you’re looking for good tunes and a good time. This city is bristling with talent and op- portunity. You just need to know where to look. Thankfully for you, we’ve scoured the free concert options throughout the month of March, and there’s a bounty to behold. Whether you’re in the mood for jazz, op- era, pop gone orchestral, house music, jam band vibes, or just wanna see what the youth of Miami has cooking up their sleeves, March has more free music than you can shake a stick at. Who shakes sticks? We don’t know, but stop shaking sticks and start shak- ing your booty. Jazz at the Betsy Need to jazz up your life? The Betsy Hotel’s Piano Bar is always riffing with some of the best in the area, offering a variety of jazz headliners every night of the week. This month’s programming promises perfor- mances from UM alumnus Felxi Gomez, lo- cal singer Carole Ann Taylor with the Angel trio, Cuban and Puerto Rican flavor from Ed- gar Pantoja and Gabriel Ramon Placido, and much more. Varying dates and times, at the Betsy Hotel’s Piano Bar, 1440 Ocean Dr., Mi- ami Beach; 844-539-2840; thebetsyhotel.com. Latin Fiesta With Charlie K Viva Venezuela! Charlie K comes to the Doral Yard for an evening of sabor and celebration. He’ll pack the dance floor with Latin beats and classic Venezuelan favorites, mixing salsa, merengue, reggaetón, and more while dancers enjoy cocktails and food vendors un- der the open air. 8 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at the Doral Yard, 8455 NW 53rd St. Ste. 106, Doral; 786-843-5106; eventbrite.com. Garcia Brothers How many salsa concerts have you been to that come with free dance lessons? For its March edition of the North Beach Social, The Rhythm Foundation is hooking you up with a free salsa class, led by Salsa Z. The lessons kick off the night, but the real treat is the chance to put those moves to work as the Gar- cia Brothers take you on a romantic journey of movement and melody. Led by Cuban pianist Andy and his drumming/singing brother Yandy, the Garcia Brothers help kick off the annual Global Cuba Fest event. Special guests will be in tow! 7 p.m. Thursday, March 19, at the Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 305-672-5202; wl.eventim.us. Nervous Fridays Ain’t nothing to be nervous about when Laz- aro Casanova and his label crew take the decks, especially at 1-800-Lucky, where the vibes are always bangin’, and the food court is serving up delicious noodles, sushi, and other delights. Nervous Records has been holding it down for classic house grooves and Miami bass beats for decades. Experience the eu- phoria of club funk with 305 flavor, as Casa- nova is joined on the decks by Miami’s own Nicole Fiallo. 6 p.m. Friday, March 20, at 1-800-Lucky, 143 NW 23rd St., Miami; 305- 768-9826; ra.co/events. MISO Concert Who said Chamber music had to be stuffy? The Miami Symphony Orchestra invites music lovers of all ages to enjoy classical-style com- position amid the paintings and sculptures of the Coral Gables Museum, but as a means to keep the audience engaged and change its perspective on “chamber music,” a piece by Mozart will give way to contemporary tunes. The set list for this concert includes hits by Ed Sheeran, Dolly Parton, the Beatles, the Bee Gees, Mi- chael Jackson, and more. Explore the sophisti- cated roots of pop music and elevate timeless classics in a family-friendly atmosphere that’s as educational and thought-provoking as it is plain old fun. 4 p.m Saturday, March 21, at the Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables; 305-603-8067; eventbrite.com. Opera on the Terrace Opera is one of those things that feels inacces- sible until you experience it first-hand. The Betsy Hotel knows you’ll fall in love with this timeless tradition, and to prove it, you’re in- vited to a half-hour presentation of open-air elegance. Allow yourself to be transported by the unbridled emotion and showstopping tal- ent of solo vocalists under the stars in an open- air environment. 8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at the Betsy Hotel, 1440 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach; 844-539-2840; thebetsyhotel.com. A-Trak & Friends It’s Miami Music Week? Again? The passage of time continues its long trek into the future, and some things never change. Legendary DMC World Champ DJ and genre-crossing production icon A-Trak once again brings a free party to the MMW crowd, bringing uber- talented DJs in tow, including Dennis Ferrer, the Brothers Macklovitch (which is A-Trak and his brother, Dave1 of Chromeo), Will Clarke, DJ Slugo, Yasmin, Illyus Barriento, Nico Bernadini, and Monty Kiddo. These par- ties are always a good time, so come get down. 11 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at ZeyZey, 353 NE 61st St., Miami; 305-456-2671; shotgun.live. [email protected] ▼ Music Legendary DMC World Champ DJ and genre- crossing production icon A-Trak once again brings a free party to the MMW crowd. Press photo via projectpublicity.com THIS CITY IS BRISTLING WITH TALENT AND OPPORTUNITY. YOU JUST NEED TO KNOW WHERE TO LOOK.
