Best free things to do in Miami this week November 1-7, 2021

The Sorcerer at Soundscape Park
The City of Miami Beach SoundScape Cinema Series continues its partnership with the American Black Film Festival with a screening on The Sorcerer Wednesday. Bring a blanket and snacks, spread out at SoundScape Park and enjoy the 1978 classic. The musical takes L. Frank Baum’s children’s novel and gives it a Motown twist. Diana Ross plays Dorthy Gale, a shy schoolteacher who is taken to Oz after a snowstorm. There she meets the Scarecrow (Michael Jackson), Iron Man (Nipsey Russell) and Cowardly Lion (Ted Ross), with Richard Pryor in the lead role. 8 p.m. Wednesday, November 3 at SoundScape Park, 400 17th St., Miami Beach; mbartsandculture.org. Free entry.
Boss Babes Social Club at Lincoln Eatery
On Thursday, the Lincoln Eatery hosts the Boss Babes Social Club with Paula Carozzo, a local activist and influencer for people with disabilities. Carozzo is on a mission to redefine the way disabilities are viewed and will hold an open conversation about love, fashion, wellness, myths, taboos, and more, followed by a question and answer session. The event promises to be an inclusive space where everyone can come together to dispel the perception that people with disabilities are somehow ‘broken’. A glance at Carozzo’s Instagram proves that this stereotype is totally incorrect. 7 p.m. Thursday, November 4 at Lincoln Eatery, 723 Lincoln Ln. N., Miami Beach; 305-695-8700; thelincolneaterie.com. Entry is free with RSVP through eventbrite.com.
In the piles: sirens and sea nymphs at the Wolfsonian-FIU
Bookleggers founder Nathaniel Sandler and Wolfsonian-FIU Membership Manager Alexandra O’Neale will lead attendees below the surface of the museum’s collection, focusing on the mermaids and sea creatures that inhabit the works. . The duo will talk about the mythological stories of the objects, showing how they inspired their creators. The program is part of the Sandler’s Knight Foundation-funded project Crypt Cracking, which aims to introduce the public to local museum collections through events focused on pieces they have not been able to exhibit regularly. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, November 4 at Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; 305-531-1001; wolfsonian.org. Entry is free with RSVP via wolfsonian.org.
Art Mirage at Freehold
Your eyes are not fooling you. Art Mirage appears at Freehold on Saturday with this month’s featured artist, Sneak. The event brings together local artists, vendors and DJs for an afternoon of good vibes in Wynwood. Music pickers include Sdot, Katrella, Prez, and Pegeez, with live painting, a local designer market, and tarot card readings happening all around. The best of all? It’s free, so invest that money in shopping and drinks. 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, November 6 at Freehold, 2219 NW Second Ave., Miami; 305-280-0330; freeholdmiami.com. Entry is free with RSVP through eventbrite.com.
FloridaCon Arts and Japanese Fall Festival at Ichimura Miami Japanese Garden
The Ichimura Miami Japanese Garden on Watson Island is one of Miami’s best-kept secrets. With a history dating back to 1961, the tranquil place continues to be a hidden gem. On Sundays, get acquainted with the garden when Friends of the Japanese Garden of Miami and Florida Cosplay host FloridaCon Arts and the Japanese Fall Festival. Participants can come in cosplay, but it is not compulsory. There will be taiko drummers, live art shows, comic book designers, an authentic Japanese tea ceremony, and more. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, November 7, at the Ichimura Miami Japanese Garden, 1101 MacArthur Cswy., Miami; friendsofjapanesegarden.com. Free entry.
Konshens at Oasis Wynwood
Dancehall Artist Konshens (pronounced consciousness) will perform at Oasis Wynwood as part of their Sunday Sessions event. The 36-year-old is preparing to release his fifth album, Red Kingdom, on November 12, with previously released tracks like “Boom Bang”, “Pay for It” and “Can’t Stay Sober”. The album is a product of last year’s lockdown, when Konshens got stranded in Jamaica after the borders closed. âI had to do something. I was vibrating to the sound of the music, then I locked myself in the studio and started recording,â the singer said. New times earlier this year. Find out what he did when he gave a free show on Sunday in Wynwood. 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7 at Oasis Wynwood, 2335 N. Miami Ave., Miami; oasiswynwood.com. Entry is free with RSVP through tixr.com.