Drinking, dancing, and roller skating? Sure, it’s maybe not the safest idea, but a lineup like this is worth a few bruises. Miami has always had a passion for strapping on the skates and many natives have colorful memories of nights of debauchery and roller disco. And this Saturday, all…
Let’s face it, although we love to complain about the sticky Miami summer there’s one thing that helps us overcome the pain: pool parties. And alcohol. Fine, two things. And if you haven’t experienced the Confidante’s weekly pool party, Frankie Says, then now is you chance. Hosted by Wynwood’s Electric…
Sunday might be the most important day of the weekend. How you spend it will set the tone for the rest of your week. And what better way to use your last day of freedom than enjoying some live music in the heart of Little Havana at Ball & Chain’s new…
Miami Swim Week is here, and if you’d like to grab some quick cardio somewhere slightly more exciting than LA Fitness, you can head to the intimate South Beach club, Rec Room, this Saturday. Up-and-coming Fool’s Gold artist Speakerfoxxx (and one half of Bosco and Speakerfoxxx) will be playing a…
Men have had it pretty good for the last, oh, few thousand years. Ruling the world, waging war, oppressing anyone weaker and penis-less — it must have been tiring work. Well, good news, men. You can take a break. Your time at the top of everything from the corporate world…
Close your eyes and imagine a Miami Vice remake, but instead of Don Johnson, a young Giorgio Moroder wears the neon suit. He walks into a bar in Wynwood and orders a drink with a little yellow umbrella. He sees a curvy blonde eying him as a band tears it up in…
This year, one of Miami’s best (and most free) 4th of July celebrations comes a day earlier. This Saturday, you will be able to enjoy some good ol’ barbecue and local beer from Concrete Beach, all smothered in the rich musical sauce of Zach Deputy. Hailing from Savannah, Georgia, Zach…
The world is fueled by contradictions. And one such contradiction is that the bright and sunny city of Miami is home to some extremely good dark and grimy music. It’s no secret that Florida witnessed the birth of many metal bands like Death, Obituary, and Morbid Angel just to name…
It’s been a long week. And if you just don’t have it in you tonight to Uber over to LIV, we’ve got a significantly more laidback (and free) option. This week, the monthly series Jazz at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in North Miami presents Lanzallamas Monofonica, a Miami-based…
Looking for a good dose of local music, art, and free booze? This is your lucky day! On Saturday starting at 9 p.m., downtown’s 1306 will host the first edition of Something Tropical, an event featuring live bands, DJs, art installations, and an open bar on select drinks. The night,…
Reach into the corners of your closet you didn’t even know existed and celebrate David Bowie’s music and life this Saturday at Churchill’s. For the sixth time, the Little Haiti dive is hosting its annual Bowie in Space party with live music, DJs, and no cover if you are over…
Want to party on a budget during Memorial Day Weekend? Want to also party as far as possible from Miami Beach? Well, you’re in luck. The Miami-based collective Mean Pugging and the cassette label Ear Problems are hosting Miami Paradise, a party where you can listen to great local talent…
Maybe you’ve seen Virgo perform live before, an otherworldly figure dressed in white or silver. Sometimes she looks like she’s just floating up there onstage, as if gravity doesn’t affect her. Elizabeth Ann Clark, the mastermind behind Virgo’s multimedia persona, is originally from California. After moving to Miami a couple years…
This weekend, you can soak up good music and plenty of debauchery with some of Miami’s most bizarre and colorful characters. And the best part: no admission fee or cover necessary. Hosted by the one and only Notorious Nastie at Kill Your Idol, tonight’s Bermuda Beach show will feature performances…
The name Ben Katzman, a Miami native currently living in Boston, will sound very familiar to many local bands, or anyone who’s frequented shows at Churchills over the last few years. These days, Katzman runs his own record label called BUFU Records and is currently on tour with his band…
As old-school as it may sound, radios are still key to discovering new music. While blogs and streaming services soak up most of the spotlight nowadays, radio, though not the giant it once was, remains relevant. Especially when it comes to local music, radio exceeds where websites like Spotify cannot…
