Housing Works’ inaugural Design on a Dime Miami will take place at the Moore Building in Miami from February 5-February 7. The three-day interior design benefit and sale will consist of a Chairman’s Preview Evening, Opening Night Reception and Sale, and Public Designer Sale. The event will feature over 25 notorious interior designers, who will each create unique room vignettes using donated merchandise. The furniture, art pieces, and home décor used in the vignettes will be available for purchase at 80 percent off of retail value. Proceeds will benefit Housing Works and its partners in South Florida.

Housing Works is a non-profit organization that focuses on providing and constantly expanding services to people affected by HIV/AIDs. All proceeds will support Housing Works and Housing Works’ AIDS-FREE USA 2015 campaign- an active mission to end the AIDS epidemic in the United States by the year 2025. Housing Works has been hosting Design on a Dime annually in New York City since 2004, and raised $1.3 million for its mission last year. Design on a Dime Miami will take the successful event nationally for the first time.

Tickets for Design on a Dime Miami start at $100, and can be reserved at www.eventbrite.com. For more information, donations, and volunteering opportunities,  visit www.housingworks.org.

Slow Food Miami presents its sixth “Snail Social” roaming Happy Hour event on Saturday, February 6, 2016. This time around, it will be a special edition with a farm tour at Teena’s Pride from 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM, followed by drinks and appetizers at RedLander Restaurant at Schnebly Redland’s Winery & Brewery from 5 PM – 7 PM. The farm tour portion is free and open to the public.  This event is open to the public. There will be a Snail Social hosted by different Snail of Approval chefs and restaurants throughout Miami on the second Tuesday of every month. Kids are welcome. Other participating chefs and restaurants will be announced throughout the season via Slow Food Miami’s mailing list and social media tagged with #snailsocial. Follow Slow Food Miami on Twitter @slowfoodmiami and Facebook to stay current. Teena’s Pride is located at 20025 SW 270th Street, Homestead, FL 33031 http://michaelborekfarmsllc.com/ RedLander Restaurant at Schnebly Redland’s Winery & Brewery is located at 30205 SW 217th Avenue, Homestead, FL 33030; http://www.schneblywinery.com/Redlander-Restaurant

Peach Fuzz Party at the Thompson Miami Beach

Mid-beach’s stylish lifestyle hotel, Thompson Miami Beach, will host Peachfuzz and DJs DZA & Craze for an all-night hip-hop throwback party this Friday January, 29th at 11:00 pm. Raul Sanchez, Pres Rodriguez (both formerly of Bar) and DZA (Adrian Douzmanian/Rear View) will welcome guests to their famous hip-hop party that recalls a time when Trick Daddy tried to take it to the house and Biggie’s passing was still fresh on our minds. Peachfuzz is a non-stop dance party; and, Thompson’s Century Lounge is one big dance floor, where the music played leaves you no choice but to move. Guests will jam to 90s hip-hop and R&B, all songs geared to make you…yep, you guessed it…dance. No cover. 21+. Cash bar available. RSVP requested to: eventstmb@thompsonhotels.com.

The 2nd Annual Mediterranean Feast

The 2nd Annual Mediterranean Feast,taking place Thursday, February 25, 2016 from 9:30 p.m.—12:30 a.m. extends a special Friends of the Feast ticket discount from February 1-12, 2016. Early birds can use coupon code FRIENDSOFTHEFEAST at www.MediterraneanFeast.EventBrite.com for a $20 discount off the $95 ticket price. Taking place around the pool area and on the back lawn of the Surfcomber, Social Club and High Tide Chef Blair Wilson welcomes fellow headlining chefs Mike Isabella, Jennifer Carroll, and George Pagonis (all celebrated Top Chef alumni) along with mixologist Dean Feddaqui of Lilt Lounge at the Epic Hotel, in creating an evening of authentic Mediterranean tastes.

Salt Water Sportsman Seminar Series

The Salt Water Sportsman Seminar Series is coming to The Florida Keys, on January 30 at ​Coral Shores High School’s Performing Arts Theater. George Poveromo, TV host and contributor to Salt Water Sportsman, is available for interviews over the phone or in-studio. AFTER SEMINAR PARTY –The now famous After Seminar Party will take place that very same day, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at World Wide Sportsman’s Islamorada Fish Company. A section of the property will be reserved exclusively for attendees of the Islamorada seminar, and they must present their Seminar Series name badge to enter. Complimentary food, beverages and live music will highlight the party, and George Poveromo will be on hand. Each Seminar Series attendee is entitled to bring one guest. To pay with Visa, MasterCard or American Express, call (800) 448-7360, or register on-line, visit:  www.nationalseminarseries.com. 

The Butcher Shop is showing the big game on multiple big screens and projectors both inside and outside of the restaurant, and will be offering several Super Bowl specials including:

• Pitcher of Mahou & 10 wings for $20
• Wynwood Brewing, Concrete Beach and J. Wakefield Brewing pitchers for $19
• Appetizer combo platter: two fried bacon wrapped pickles, two pork sliders,

four spaetzle balls and two pierogies for $15

*Weekend brunch is served from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.

 For more information,  visit www.thebutchershopmiami.com or call (305) 846–9120 and follow The Butcher Shop on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Clicquot Carnaval

The second-annual Clicquot Carnaval will be held on Saturday, February 20 at Miami’s beautiful Museum Park!

Veuve Clicquot is bringing the excitement of Rio de Janeiro’s Carnaval to Miami with a daytime champagne fête. Guests will enjoy an extravagant afternoon packed with traditional Carnaval entertainment including Samba dancers, sand castle artists, lawn games and much more. Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label, Non-Vintage Rosé and Veuve Clicquot’s latest offering, Clicquot Rich, will be available for purchase by the glass and bottle. In addition, guests will be able to purchase fare from some of Miami’s favorite food trucks. Tickets to Clicquot Carnaval are $100 and must be purchased in advance by visitingwww.ClicquotCarnaval.com beginning on January 20 at 10:00 a.m.

Chinese New Year at Hakkasan

This Chinese New Year, Hakkasan at Fontainebleau Miami Beach will celebrate the Year of the Monkey with a limited edition menu created by International Executive Chef Ho Chee Boon alongside an exclusive cocktail and dessert. Hakkasan restaurants around the world will continue to honor the Chinese wishing tree tradition inspired by the Lam Tsuen Wishing Trees in Hong Kong. During this auspicious time, guests will be invited to share their hopes for the coming year by writing their wishes on gold ribbons and hanging them in the restaurant. The wish collection and special menu will be available to guests from February 5^th through February 14th. For more information on Chinese New Year at Hakkasan, visit hakkasan.com/chinese-new-year or  on Facebook and Instagram or search for #HakkasanCNY2016. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 786.276.1388.

 5^th Annual Wine, Women & Shoes

On Friday, February 5 join the  5^th Annual Wine, Women & Shoes presented by Sergio Rossi at the JW Marriott Marquis. This wonderful event  gathers more than 700 of South Florida’s most fashionable women to support the children and families at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. WW&S is one of the largest women’s fundraising events nationwide and was created for women who enjoy fine wine, great style, and supporting a noble cause. This year’s Emcee will be Seven-time Emmy Award Winner, Maggie Rodriguez. The luncheon begins at 3:30 p.m.; For more information contact Cristina Guerrero  786.624.2984 / cristina.guerrero@mchf.org/ winewomenandshoes.com/Miami.

Rock n’ Baga

Let’s dance, put on your red shoes and dance the blues said David Bowie and there’s nowhere else to bring that spirits alive than at Bagatelle Miami Beach’s weekly themed dinner party, Rock n’ Baga.  Every Tuesday, Guests will be transported to the 80’s and progress to the 90’s and classic favorites as the French Bistro transforms into a welcome flashback to the past with a fully decorated restaurant, decked out wait staff and special performances by dancers and impersonators.  Guests are also encouraged to dress in their best themed garbs.

The National YoungArts Backyard Ball

On Saturday, January 9, the National YoungArts Foundation kicks off its landmark 35th anniversary with the Backyard Ball, presented by Max Mara, and the signature after-party featuring music by DJ Cassidy. At 10PM, over 800 of Miami’s social and cultural enthusiasts will gather under the stars on the YoungArts Plaza (2100 Biscayne Boul., Miami) to celebrate the culmination of National YoungArts Week, which welcomes 170 of the country’s most promising young artists and honor director/actress Rosie Perez, director Robert Wilson and Tony-award nominee and YoungArts alumnus Tony Yazbeck. Tickets are $135 and include open bar, desserts and dancing, with a brilliant host committee in support of the arts. For more information, visit www.youngarts.org.

Wearing Time: Returns, Recalls, Renewals

Fashion in Film, based at London’s internationally acclaimed Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, University of the Arts London, has been commissioned to curate a special four-day film festival by Fashion Project, Bal Harbour Shops’ cultural space. The festival, Wearing Time: Returns, Recalls, Renewals, hosted by Fashion Project on the third level of Bal Harbour Shops, is scheduled January 28–31. The four-day film festival hosted by Fashion Project on the third level of Bal Harbour Shops is complimentary. As seating is limited, RSVPs are required. For more information contact: info@fashionprojectbhs.com or 786.245.2200.

Kinky Boots

December 8 – 13, 2015

“There is no show hotter than Kinky Boots!” – CBS News

Kinky Boots is the exhilarating Broadway musical that will lift your spirits to new high-heeled heights! Winner of six Tony Awards® including Best Musical, this inspirational story follows a struggling shoe factory owner who works to turn his business around with help from Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. Together, this unlikely pair finds that they have more in common than they ever dreamed possible… proving that when you change your mind about someone, you can change your whole world.

Tickets start at $29*

Adrienne Arsht Center

For tickets visit www.arshtcenter.org, or call the Box Office at 305.949.6722

The Kiwanis of Little Havana Host the 39th Annual Christmas Gala

On Saturday, December 12, the Kiwanis of Little Havana is set to host its 39th Annual Christmas Gala, with support from BMW, Bacardi, Coca-Cola, AT&T and Heineken. Proceeds from the annual fundraising event will benefit various Kiwanis of Little Havana Foundation projects, including “A Toy for Every Child” and “Adopt-a-Family” holiday initiatives, as well as the Kiwanis of Little Havana Foundation Future Leaders Through Education Scholarship Fund. Guests will dance to the rhythm of live performances by internationally renowned Grammy-award winner, legendary Cuban-American music icon and past King of Carnaval Miami (1993) Willy Chirino, and 80s disco-diva and queen of freestyle, Shannon. Attendees will also enjoy an open bar and buffet stations featuring local cuisine. Formal attire will be strictly enforced. Additional benefiting foundation projects include the annual Kiwanis Club of Little Havana Christmas Fair, and many more community goodwill youth initiatives. Event begins at 8:00 p.m. at the Miami Seaquarium; complimentary secured parking will be available. Individual Ticket – $125;Reserved Table (10 Guests) – $2,000, VIP Lounge (10 Guests) – $3,000. Tickets can be purchased at www.kiwanischristmasparty.com or via phone at 305.644.8888.

Don’t Miss: Art Basel 2015

TALDE Miami Beach
Thompson Miami Beach’s new Asian-American neighborhood restaurant and bar, TALDE Miami Beach, celebrates Art Basel on Thursday, December 3, with the launch of its new Late Night Noodles menu crafted by star chef/restaurateur Dale Talde. Sure to be the go-to spot after hours, the special menu and an accompanying happy hour will be available every Thursday through Saturday, from 2:00 a.m. until 4 a.m. Special for Art Basel, TALDE will also feature a DJ line-up featuring hometown and visiting acts, including the New York-based G Brown (Thursday, Dec. 3); John McSwain (Friday, Dec. 4); and PaseRock of Peachfuzz (Saturday, Dec. 5).

Fun at Libertine

Newcomer Libertine has stolen the downtown scene with a nightly mix of music curated by Michelle Leshem ranging from Iggy Pop, Depeche Mode, Blondie, old school hip hop or to new and underground sounds of indie dance including Cut Cupy, Aeroplane, Holy Ghost! to modern disco and deep house late night. This hybrid spot turns from a bar to an intimate dance floor with an interior harkening back to the glamorously decayed watering holes of turn of the century London. Libertine’s interior features eclectic décor like a floor covered in thousands of pennies, easy leather sofas, a DJ booth fashioned from a re-purposed Baby Grand piano and an expansive cocktail bar featuring a comprehensive mixology program. With opening hours from 10pm till whenever (located in Miami’s 24 hour district) you will be sure to get your dose of debauchery as you rub shoulders with some of Miami’s favorite gatekeepers for a back to not so basics good time. Read the rest of this entry »