Friday, September 20, 2024
Ah, Friday—the gateway drug to the weekend. If you’re not contemplating a 4:59 PM dash out of the office, are you even living? Tonight, Miami transforms into a playground of pulsating techno warehouses, salsa havens, and yes, drag queens ready to judge your karaoke skills. Whether you’re in the mood for underground beats or a vinyl journey through sound, we’ve got you covered. Let’s dive into the madness that is your Friday night.
Pineapple Happy Hour & Miami Boheme
Location: Ball & Chain | 1513 SW 8 Street, Miami
Time: 4P – 3A
Price: Free
Kick off your weekend with the sweetest happy hour in town. From 4P – 7P, groove with DJ Ozz during Pineapple Happy Hour. Stick around as Miami Boheme takes over from 8P – 3A featuring live music by Mandy y La Clave. Because who needs sleep when you’ve got salsa?
Aficionados Fridays
Location: Aficionados | 1200 Brickell Bay Drive, Miami
Time: 6P – 1A
Price: Free
Unwind with Liquid DNB, Funk, and old-school Hip Hop spun by DOJOE, THE ENGINEER, GUAC, and JORG. Because nothing says “I survived the week” like a cocktail and some fast jazz.
Lefto Early Bird + Lumin + DVIZE spinning live
Location: Dante’s HiFi | 519 NW 26 Street, Miami
Time: 7P – 3A
Price: Free
Audiophiles, rejoice! Lefto Early Bird, Lumin, and DVIZE are digging deep into the vinyl vaults. Prepare for a sonic journey that’ll make your Spotify playlist weep with envy.
Cortadito + DJ Set By Yunks | Charlie Woods + Abilau
Location: ZeyZey Miami | 353 NE 61 Street, Miami
Time: 8P – 2A
Price: $5 – $20
Experience old Havana vibes without the airfare. Sway to the Cuban rhythms of Cortadito outdoors, then dive into vinyl bliss with Charlie Woods and _Abilau inside. Newsletter subscribers score $5 tickets. It’s like Groupon, but cooler.
Juicy Fruit
Location: Hoy Como Ayer | 2212 SW 8 Street, Miami
Time: 8P – 2A
Price: Free
Get juicy with Too Much Love hosting Krishna Villar and special guest Mintage. Over in La Sala, Love Tempo & Friends spin boogie, funk, and house. It’s like a musical fruit salad, and you’re invited.
TFunk Double Feature Friday Night
Location: Terrestrial Funk | 35 NE 40 Street, Miami
Time: 9P – 1A
Price: $10 – $16
Movie buffs, rejoice! Catch the “Miami Vice” pilot at 9P and “Manhunter” at 11P on a high-quality projector with JBL Cinema Sound. $10 per film or $16 for both. Popcorn not included, but the cinematic vibes are strong.
Club Tortuga
Location: Osmio Lounge | 223 NW 23 Street, Miami
Time: 9P – 3A
Price: $10
Dive into Miami’s authentic underground house scene. Dance to deep cuts from GodBlessJai, Manumagick, Nic & Sway, and TROPIKS. Turtles not included.
Karaokiki: This One’s For The BRATS
Location: Villain Theater | 5865 NE 2 Avenue, Miami
Time: 10P – 11:50P
Price: Free with RSVP
Ready to butcher some Charli XCX hits? Join hosts LinerBaddie & Ariesela for Miami’s girliest drag show and karaoke night. Performances by Icy Love Dion and local drag artists. It’s 18+, so leave the kiddos at home.
Nyco and Friends
Location: Dua Lounge | 1300 S Miami Avenue, Miami
Time: 10P – 3A
Price: Free
Get your groove on with Nyco Jones and friends. Featuring AM-IKA, Body B2B Weloveyouseron, and Astro Lobo on the sax. It’s drums, dancing, and probably some questionable life choices.
House Hats Presents: Neighborhood Watch
Location: MODE | 2 S Miami Avenue, Miami
Time: 10P – 5A
Price: $24.25
House Hats takes over MODE with Neighborhood Watch, featuring a stellar lineup: Anatta, Chesster, Allnight, KIQI, Bastiansé, Lizzay, Syala, and Vakdevi. Expect a mix of house, disco, funky, and minimal beats. Enjoy craft cocktails and vinyl vibes in MODE’s unique downtown setting.
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Friday at Mangrove
Location: Mangrove | 103 NW 1 Avenue, Miami
Time: 10:30P – 3A
Price: Free
From Afrohouse to Konpa, DJs Jonathan Saint Dic and Rara are spinning genres you didn’t know you needed. Expand your musical palate and maybe your dance moves.
Sam Wolfe @ Mad Live
Location: MAD LIVE | 55 NE 24 Street, Miami
Time: 11P – 3A
Price: $5 – $10
Dive into the dark, driving energy of techno maestro Sam WOLFE at MAD LIVE. With performances by Carbon Nerve, Checno, Nicolette, and X13, expect an underground warehouse vibe that’ll make your boss’s deadlines a distant memory. Tickets are $5 before 12A, $10 after. Intense beats await!
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L’Heritage Rhum Presents: Bouje after SOLH
Location: Choublak Garden | 5556 NE 2 Avenue, Miami
Time: 11P – 3A
Price: Free
Keep the Little Haiti vibes rolling at the ultimate after-party. Groove to konpa, reggae, and afro-beats spun by DJ Yobabou. Plus, celebrate the official release of L’Heritage Rhum. Because nothing says Friday like rum in a backyard.
