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Annual Eighties Prom The Vagabond |
Wed., November 26 |
Miami/Central Dade |
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Its official. The Eighties revival is just about over. It has almost come to that awkward tipping point where old and laughably uncool has met edgy and ironic, and is rapidly heading toward laughably uncool again. Blame it on Lindsay Lohan and her line of leggings, or the ubiquitous use... More >> |
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DJ Self Born Love Hate Lounge |
Sun., November 30 |
South Beach |
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Dubbed "The Most Magnificent and Most Humble DJ on the Planet," Self Born is a South Side Chicago slab-slinger who has been spinning South Beach since 2004. His coming-out? The Opium Garden birthday bash for Kid Capri. It was the kind of gig that gives a cat instant pedigree, and Self Born was... More >> |
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DJ Self Born Bella Rose |
Fri., November 28 |
South Beach |
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Dubbed "The Most Magnificent and Most Humble DJ on the Planet," Self Born is a South Side Chicago slab-slinger who has been spinning South Beach since 2004. His coming-out? The Opium Garden birthday bash for Kid Capri. It was the kind of gig that gives a cat instant pedigree, and Self Born was... More >> |
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Don Sha Bougainvillea's Old Florida Tavern |
Tue., November 25 |
South Miami/Kendall/South Dade |
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If you are in the mood for some real good local ganja smokin reggae music, then this is it. When this band starts playing, the dance floor suddenly fills up with dancing. You can find out more about the band at www.donshamusic.com, but first check out the video below of them jamming in downtown... More >> |
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Freddie Jackson James L. Knight Center |
Sat., November 29 |
Miami/Central Dade |
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Its been two days and youre still in a Thanksgiving fog of reconstituted leftovers. Your tummy is begging for a reprieve, but you havent been able to focus on anything other than turkey. You have it in your omelets, slapped between slices of bread, and even fried up to make... More >> |
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HR Culture Room |
Fri., November 28 |
Fort Lauderdale |
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HR was down here recently, and he played at Churchills Pub. I had an interview scheduled with him, and despite the rumors, he was on time and gracious. We hung out, read some bible, and got fucked up. Here is part of that glorious day on video, and below that, a brief summary of the whole... More >> |
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I Set My Friends on Fire Drake's Bar |
Mon., December 1 |
South Miami/Kendall/South Dade |
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The seemingly-out-of-nowhere appearance of the young Kendall duo I Set My Friends on Fire has been recounted in New Times pages several times in recent months. But just to recap: teenagers Matt Mihana and Nabil Moo, formerly of a more by-the-numbers post-hardcore band, wanted to form a... More >> |
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Jenna Vicious Blue Martini |
Mon., November 24 |
Miami/Central Dade |
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An awesome DJ at an awesome club. Blue Martini has one of the nicest VIP sections in downtown Miami. You actually get treated like a very important person. Get some bottles of Grey Goose and relax. Jenna Vicious will put you in the right party mood. The video below is from Blue Martini, and you... More >> |
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Lumpy Sue Acoustic MusicFest Greynolds Park |
Fri., November 28 |
North Beaches |
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Thursday was all about stuffing your face with well, stuffing. And now youre expected to indulge in that other infamous Thanksgiving tradition: shopping. The malls are going to be jam-packed all day this year even more than others thanks to the tanking economy and the resulting... More >> |
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Madonna Dolphin Stadium |
Wed., November 26, 7:30pm |
North Dade |
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Most of us grew up listening to Madonna. So many hits: Material Girl, Like a Prayer, Holiday, True Blue, La Isla Bonita, Live To Tell and countless more number one hits. She is the best. Movies, Plays, Kabbalah, everything. We love you Madonna. Check out the video below for a reminder of her... More >> |
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Otto Von Schirach PS14 |
Sat., November 29 |
Miami/Central Dade |
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The video below, is a sample of what Otto Von Schirach does. He is Miami's most successful DJ. He has toured the world numerous times, he is signed to Ipecac Records(home of The Melvins, Kid 606, and Fantomas), and he has graced the cover of our weekly magazine. Check out his live show tonight... More >> |
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Pop Goes the Wiggles American Airlines Arena |
Sun., November 23 |
Miami/Central Dade |
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Its easy to be hip and happening when youre young and single, and even when youre older and settled down. Some losers might think youre a little less hip if go for the whole traditional marriage thing. But if your homies question your coolness now that you have kids, ask... More >> |
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Q-Tip Revolution Live |
Wed., November 26 |
Fort Lauderdale |
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Perhaps no other group in rap history defined the early-Nineties, golden-era style of hip-hop better than A Tribe Called Quest. The group put out two of the most seminal rap records of all time Low End Theory and Midnight Marauders which boast singles that still get spun on dance... More >> |
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Quintron and Miss Pussycat Churchill's |
Sat., November 29 |
Miami/Central Dade |
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Check out that dude in the Ramones shirt in the video below. It is obvious that he is having the time of his life. In fact, the whole audience is rocking so hard with the band. Quintron and Miss Pussycat make live shows fun again. That's right, FUN! Go have some. The venue is Miami's legendary... More >> |
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The Regent Bal Harbour Jazz Brunch Regent Bal Harbour |
Sun., November 23, 12:00pm |
North Beaches |
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There is only one Bal Harbour. It is where Lil Wayne purchases his $400 Marc Jacobs sunglasses. This is the five star resort hotel near the mall and on the beach. The Wonderful World Band begins at noon, and you will be eating the most delicious brunch in Miami as they jam. It is a fine dining... More >> |
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Thanksgiving, Tequila, and Titans Billy's Pub Too |
Thu., November 27 |
North Dade |
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Eating turkey with yams and cranberry sauce, being with family, can you please pass the jelly? Fuck this shit! I want to get drunk and watch the undefeated Titans get their asses whipped by Detroit. The Lions have not won a single game yet, but they are prepared for this one. Why? Because this... More >> |
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Adult Oriented Bingo The Standard Hotel |
Every week Sunday from Sun., October 19 until Sun., January 4, 8:00pm |
South Beach |
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Bingo is not just for little kids and senior citizens anymore. The Standard has turned it into a crazy booze-infested drinking game for...um...adults between the ages of 21 and 40something. Win a free night at the hotel, or a bottle of bourbon. The prizes get better each week. Whether you win... More >> |
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Ambiance at Uva Uva |
Every week Sunday |
Coral Gables |
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If a group of dudes poked their heads through the door tonight at Uva Lounge, they might think they had entered the ultimate straight man’s fantasy. The weekly Sunday-night bash, Ambiance at Uva, is all about sexy ladies getting to know each other and hot dancers shimmying on tabletops. But... More >> |
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Axé Lounge Uva 69 |
Every week Sunday |
North Dade |
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By day, Uva 69 is an alfresco delight, offering an impressive and delicious selection of salads, paninis, and tapas that would impress the choosiest gourmand. By night, the joint is jumpin’ with music, potent cocktails, delicious dinners, and a wonderfully eclectic mix of funky locals who know... More >> |
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Baby Back Rib Night Miller's Ale House |
Every week Monday |
South Miami/Kendall/South Dade |
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You know when you walk into Circuit City or Best Buy and you go over to the area where hundreds of TV sets of all shapes and sizes are all simultaneously on the same channel? Now imagine if you could sit in the middle of all those TV sets on a Monday night during the football game. You can... More >> |
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Bayfront Park Farmer's Market and Lunchtime Experience Bayfront Park |
Every week Thursday, 11:00am-3:00pm |
Miami/Central Dade |
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Neither the food nor the scenery at Hooters is certified organic, so downtown workers eager to eat lunch by the bay usually settle for something fried, pesticideded, or pumped full of hormones. But not today! The Bayfront Park Farmer's Market and Lunchtime Experience opens its flaps on the... More >> |
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Beat Traffic Soya & Pomodoro |
Every week Friday, 4:00pm-7:00pm |
Miami/Central Dade |
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It seems like every bar, restaurant, and corner store offers a happy hour. But few realize that overcooked hot wings and watered-down drinks do not a happy hour make. As a matter of fact, just thinking about that crap makes us kinda sad. But one of our favorite downtown restaurants, Soya y... More >> |
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Bigg D at Cielo Garden & Supperclub Cielo Garden and Supper Club |
Every week Tuesday, 8:00pm-3:00am |
Coconut Grove/Key Biscayne |
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We know you know the advantages of a live musical performance versus a DJ spinning tunes you can hear on the radio for free, so we won’t insult you with the details. But we will tell you about the newest place to get your fix and groove with celebrity performers and Miami’s urban chic, brought... More >> |
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Blissful Frequencies open mike Drake's Bar |
Every other week Sunday, 8:00pm |
South Miami/Kendall/South Dade |
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Give Kendall a chance. And while you’re at it, give open mikes a chance too. They’re both the underdogs of Miami’s entertainment world. Kendall has been deemed a sleepy suburban hole by cultural elitists, while open mikes are often considered the poor man’s American Idol. But one ambitious... More >> |
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Cabaret Fridays La Paloma |
Every week Friday, 10:00pm |
North Dade |
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If you spend enough time in South Beach after dark, you probably know a couple of queens. But just in case you haven’t been keeping up with the cross-dressing scene, let us introduce you to one of our city’s most widely known female impersonators: marytrini, a.k.a. “The Empress of Drag.”... More >> |