Free Events This Week: Gabrielle Union, Paul Robeson, Roots Rock

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Get acquainted with Paul Robeson for free this week.

This weekend welcomed in the official start of fall, which means (cue ominous music) the holidays are almost upon us. Besides a few months full of forced family time, this season also tends to lead to hemorrhaging of the monetary kind. Presents, parties and all kinds of overindulging can put a real dent in that retirement fund.

So this week, instead of shelling our $15 a drink and spending yourself silly, you can enjoy this assortment of free events and pocket those pennies for the future festivities instead.

Monday

• Miami Art Museum's Book Club: Dig into an intellectual discussion about African American culture based on Who's Afraid of Post-Blackness by Touré.
• Singer and Songwriter Night: Miami's best in acoustic talent showcase their creative genius Upstairs at the Van Dyke Cafe.

Via miamijazzsociety.com

Tuesday

• Miami Jazz Society Film Series Paul Robeson: Check out a biopic on activist, author, athlete and all-around amazing dude Paul Robeson, who was sadly under acknowledged for his many accomplishments while alive.