Here are the best free events happening in Miami this week.
For years, Megan Morrison has been bringing her killer pipes to stages all around South Florida as the frontwoman for bands such as Dorothy's Surrender. As if that weren't impressive enough, she's also a fire dancer who's appeared in music videos for Pitbull and other artists. Odds are you'll get a taste of both of her talents when she premieres the music video for her new solo project, Morrison, at Ricky's South Beach this Tuesday. After her live set, watch the accompanying visuals for her electro-driven new single, "Heart on Fire." 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 11, at Ricky's South Beach, 1222 16th St., Miami Beach; facebook.com. Admission is free.
It's time to boost your home library. This Wednesday through next Sunday, the Friends of the Miami-Dade Public Library will host their 27th-annual Book Sale. There will be not only books but also DVDs and CDs for sale, most under five bucks. All of the items at the event were donated to Friends, a local nonprofit, in the past year. All proceeds from the sale will benefit the Miami-Dade Public Library System. So get buying and start reading. 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 12, through Saturday, December 15, at Main Library, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami; facebook.com. Admission is free.
The Listening Den is back for one last, cozy show before the year ends. If you've missed this past year's concerts by artists including Patrick & the
The holidays don't have to be strictly "Jingle Bell Rock" on repeat. Fortunately, Gramps is here to help with its Jazzy Holidaze. Headlining the diverse, music-filled evening are the hip-hop collective Foom!, the indie rockers of Poparazzi, the jazzy Seafoam Walls, and the soulful, hip-
Some of Miami's most talented folks are hitting the streets. This Friday, musicians, theater groups, comedians, dancers, and others will perform in a number of public spots. It's all part of the sixth-annual Buskerfest Miami Street Performance Festival. Slated to perform are Bonefish Johnny, Curt Big
The always-fun Miami Outboard Club Holiday Boat Parade is set to roll. So where will you watch it? The official viewing site is Bayfront Park, and there will be a ton of snazzy things going on to keep you occupied aside from watching 75 dazzling crafts float by. There will be food for purchase, DJs, a bounce house, and a fireworks show. How could you not be entertained? 6 p.m. Saturday at Bayfront Park, 301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; facebook.com. Admission is free.
WallCast nights with the New World Symphony are a blast. This Saturday, you can enjoy Sounds of the Season inside the New World Center, with delights from Leroy Anderson's Sleigh Ride, Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker Suite, and other numbers. Your other choice is to catch the performance right outside the venue, streamed live on a massive wall, alongside thousands of other fans, during a free WallCast experience. Happy holidays — you have options! 7:30 p.m. Saturday, December 15, at New World Center, 500 17th St., Miami Beach. Admission is free.
Take Fido and Fluffy to brunch at Concrete Beach Brewery's monthly Pups & Pints this Sunday. Expect canine and human fare from local vendors, as well as beer, music, and other dog-friendly pop-up shops. Plus, this month's edition will include a morning session of Puppy Yoga, where adoptable puppies will romp among participating yogis. A portion of the proceeds from Pups & Pints will benefit Paws 4 You, so you can feel even better about sipping suds and stuffing your face. 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Concrete Beach Brewery, 325 NW 24th St., Miami; 305-796-2727; concretebeachbrewery.com. Admission is free.