December 16, 2011
FRIDAYHeadliners
| 5:30 pm- 9:30 pm | 5th Annual Christmas on the Beach. Variety show extravaganza includes bands, vocalists, dancers, mime artists and more! Meet Grinchy, sing Christmas carols, and ja… Hollywood Beach Theatre. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 573-280-8486 |
| 7:30 pm | Florida Panthers vs. Calgary Flames.  NHL Hockey Game. BankAtlantic Center. (Sports - Hockey). 954-835-PUCK |
| Cookies With Santa. Santa and his elves invite you to a cheery evening of Yule-tide fun, filled with cookie decorating, hot cocoa, holiday arts & cr… Homestead Family YMCA. (Kids - Children's Activities). 305-448-7450 |
Festivals
| 5:30 pm- 9:30 pm | 5th Annual Christmas on the Beach. Variety show extravaganza includes bands, vocalists, dancers, mime artists and more! Meet Grinchy, sing Christmas carols, and ja… Hollywood Beach Theatre. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 573-280-8486 |
The Arts
| 9:00 am- 7:00 pm | 2012 Ballet Performances. Miami Royal Ballet offers classic ballet classes, pointe, modern dance, pre-ballet, jazz, flamenco and private classes for adult… Miami Royal Ballet. (Performance - Ballet). 305-728-9587 |
| 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | Enrique Martinez Celaya: Schneebett. Miami Art Museum will present Schneebett, a two-room installation inspired by Beethoven's convalescence and death in Vienna, Aus… Miami Art Museum (MAM). (Arts - Art Exhibit). 305-375-1727 |
| 11:00 am- 7:00 pm | Undertow. Undertow is an exhibition of new works by Jason Shawn Alexander, the Los Angeles-based Expressionist figurative painter. 101/exhibit. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 305-573-2101 |
| 7:30 pm | George Balanchine's The Nutcracker. Miami City Ballet's spectacular annual performance of George Balanchine's 'The Nutcracker'. Come through the snow to a magical p… Ziff Ballet Opera House. (Performance - Ballet). 305-949-6722 |
| Jazz Memories. Works by Herman Leonard features photos of jazz greats such as Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday, C… Barbara Gillman Gallery. (Arts - Photography Exhibit). 305-538-5895 | |
| Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol. Move over Scrooge, its time for Jacob Marley to tell his story! The story of laughter and terror, redemption and renewal. A deep… Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 305-444-9293 | |
| Melodies & Memories - How Lucky Can We Get. The Songs of Kander and Ebb. The schedule shown may vary; Please contact the venue directly for verification. Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. (Performance). 954-462-0222 | |
| Haitian Art Beat. Featuring works created since the January 12, 2010 earthquake that devastated Haiti. This exhibition showcases works by artists… Konbit for Haiti. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 305-439-4540 |
Sports
| 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm | Free Fridays at JungleMiami. On Fridays all classes at JungleMiami are free. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu-6pm; Bootcamp-7pm; Muay Thai-7:45pm. JungleMiami. (Sports - Martial Arts). 786-738-3841 |
| 7:30 pm | Florida Panthers vs. Calgary Flames. NHL Hockey Game. BankAtlantic Center. (Sports - Hockey). 954-835-PUCK |
For Children
| 3:00 pm- 9:00 pm | Target Free Third Friday. Family Night at Miami Children's Museum. The galleries and exhibitions are all open and free to visit and explore. Miami Children's Museum. (Kids - Children's Activities). 305-373-5437 |
| 4:00 pm- 4:45 pm | After School Art Classes. This class has been developed to encourage children explore and express themselves through art activities. Children will have t… Play and Learn. (Kids - Children's Activities). 305-860-4020 |
| Cookies With Santa. Santa and his elves invite you to a cheery evening of Yule-tide fun, filled with cookie decorating, hot cocoa, holiday arts & cr… Homestead Family YMCA. (Kids - Children's Activities). 305-448-7450 |
Community
| 8:30 am | Miami Boat Tour. Adventure sightseeing boat tour on Miami's Biscayne Bay covering more than 40 miles in 2 hours visiting historic and legendary s… Ocean Force Adventures. (Educational - Boat Tour). 305-372-3388 |
| 9:30 am- 5:00 pm | Art Deco District Audio Tour. Walk through Miami Beach's Art Deco District at your own pace, and learn about its architectural history using our iPod-based se… Art Deco Welcome Center. (Educational - Walking Tour). 305-531-3484 |
| 10:30 am | Art Deco District Walking Tour. This 90-minnute walking tour provides an introduction to the Art Deco, Mediterranean Revival, and Miami Modern (MiMo) styles fou… Art Deco Welcome Center. (Educational - Walking Tour). 305-531-3484 |
| 11:00 am | Thriller Miami. Cruise Biscayne Bay Miami Vice Style in a customized built Hi Speed Catamaran. Skim the waters of Biscayne Bay to view the Mega… Bayside Marketplace. (Educational - Boat Tour). 305-445-8456 |
| 12:30 pm | Natural Areas Tour. A 1.5 mile guided tour takes you through the Deering Estate's hardwood hammock, Cutler Creek, and Tequesta Burial Mound. Tours… The Deering Estate. (Educational - Walking Tour). 305-235-1668 |
| 2:00 pm | Thriller Miami. Cruise Biscayne Bay Miami Vice Style in a customized built Hi Speed Catamaran. Skim the waters of Biscayne Bay to view the Mega… Bayside Marketplace. (Educational - Boat Tour). 305-445-8456 |
| 5:00 pm | Thriller Miami. Cruise Biscayne Bay Miami Vice Style in a customized built Hi Speed Catamaran. Skim the waters of Biscayne Bay to view the Mega… Bayside Marketplace. (Educational - Boat Tour). 305-445-8456 |
| Miami Duck Tours. Enjoy a 90-minute fully narrated tour of Miami via land & sea on Miami's only amphibious vehicle. Travel through downtown Miami… Miami Duck Tours. (Educational - Boat Tour). 877-DUCK-TIX | |
| Sightseeing Boat Tours. Bay Ex-Cape sightseeing boat tours departing daily from Bayside Marketplace open to the public, groups and private tours. Bi-lin… Bayside Marketplace. (Educational - Boat Tour). 305-445-8456 | |
| El Loro. El Loro is Miami's one and only Pirate Boat Sightseeing Experience. Cruise aboard this magnificent replica of an old Spanish Gal… Bayside Marketplace. (Educational - Boat Tour). 305-860-8854 |
Miscellaneous
| 9:30 am- 6:00 pm | Marine Animal Shows. Watch as beautiful Dolphins thrill you with jumps, flips, and tail walks while powerful Killer Whales delight you with their bea… Miami Seaquarium. (Miscellaneous). 305-361-5705 |
| 9:30 am- 5:00 pm | Seaplane Tours. Experience the thrill and romance of skipping across the wave tops as the seaplane becomes airborne, unveiling the magical city… Miami Seaplane Tours. (Miscellaneous). 305-361-3909 |
| 3:00 pm | Afternoon Tea in the Lobby at The Biltmore Hotel. The Biltmore has one of the only traditional afternoon teas left in the Miami area. Enjoy finger sandwiches, scones and an ass… The Biltmore Hotel. (Miscellaneous). 305-445-8066 |
| 4:30 pm | Afternoon Tea in the Lobby at The Biltmore Hotel. The Biltmore has one of the only traditional afternoon teas left in the Miami area. Enjoy finger sandwiches, scones and an ass… The Biltmore Hotel. (Miscellaneous). 305-445-8066 |
| 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm | Flying Trapeze School. Take a swing on the flying trapeze with professional instructors. Classes for all levels are offered, as well as birthday parti… Bayfront Park. (Miscellaneous). 786-239-8775 |
Dining Specials
| 12:00 pm- 8:30 pm | South Beach Food Tour. Our South Beach Food Tour will send you to foodie heaven bringing together people from all over the world to bond over the commo… Miami Metro Area. (Dining - Dining Specials). 855-642-3663 |
| 12:30 pm- 2:00 pm | Little Havana Food Tour. 2 1/2 hours of amazing family-owned restaurants centered in the family-friendly Little Havana neighborhood will have you feel th… Miami Metro Area. (Dining - Dining Specials). 866-642-3663 |
| 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm | Two for One Wine & Beer at Gigi Bistro. Happy Hour. Gigi Bistro. (Dining - Happy Hour). 305-572-0015 |
| 10:00 pm | Fondue Fridays at Teasers. Chocolate Fondu fountains Strawberries, Cherries, Pound Cake and more. Hosted by Lorenzo 'Ice-Tea' Thomas & Wylie K. Music by… Teasers. (Dining - Dining Specials). 305-673-0023 |
| 12:00 am- 2:00 am | 12 at 12. Pizza or Salad + Imported Beer or glass of Wined. Fratelli la Bufala. (Dining - Dining Specials). 305-532-0700 |
Nightlife
| 3:00 pm- 8:00 pm | Happy Hour at Tavern in the Grove. Tavern in the Grove. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 305-447-3884 |
| 4:00 pm- 7:00 pm | Happy Hour at Ivy's Aventura. Come to Ivy's Restaurant & Lounge where you can enjoy a professional, upscale, trendy happy hour with live entertainment. 2-4-1… Ivy's Aventura Restaurant & Lounge. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 305-932-1416 |
| 5:00 pm- 8:00 pm | Friday Happy Hour at Bermuda Bar. With $3 drinks and $4 menu items. Bermuda Bar. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 305-945-0196 |
| 5:00 pm- 9:00 pm | Happy Hour at Bongo's. Enjoy 2 for 1 drinks, Cuban appettizers, live music and dominos. Bongo's Cuban Cafe. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 786-777-2100 |
| 5:00 pm- 10:00 pm | National Happy Hour. Start off the weekend on South Beach here with us and get 2 for 1 drinks at the Pool Bar with "Live Entertainment" and Free Wing… National Hotel. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 305-532-2311 |
| 5:00 pm- 9:00 pm | Happy Hour at Quench. Reserved parties receive complimentary admission. One complimentary cocktail per guest. $100 bar tab is awarded to the largest g… Quench. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 305-448-8150 |
| 5:00 pm- 8:00 pm | 2-for-1 Drinks. Happy Hour at Uva. 2-for-1 drinks, $5 Chivas Regal. DJ Eddie Alexander spins Salsa, Meringue, Disco, Freestyle, Oldskool, Eigh… Uva Restaurant and Lounge. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 305-476-8111 |
| 6:00 pm- 10:00 pm | Happy Hour at Mosaico Restaurant. Popular after work happy hour. Mosaico Restaurant. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 305-371-3473 |
| 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm | Moonlight, Music and Mingling!. Live entertainment at the Center Stage featuring the newest and hottest musicians from South Florida. The Falls Shopping Center. (Nightlife - Live Music). 305-255-4570 |
| 7:30 pm- 11:00 pm | Karaoke Night at The Loft. The Loft Restaurant. (Nightlife - Karaoke). 305-885-3435 |
| 8:00 pm | Las Vegas Style Show. Including showgirls, dancing and top recording artists Wednesday thru Sunday. Club Tropigala. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 305-672-7469 |
| 9:00 pm | Karaoke Night. Come sing your favorite songs. No cover charge. Miami Lakes Cafe & Pub. (Nightlife - Karaoke). 305-822-3077 |
| 10:00 pm | Las Vegas Style Show. Including showgirls, dancing and top recording artists Wednesday thru Sunday. Club Tropigala. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 305-672-7469 |
| 10:00 pm | R&B Party with 99 JAMZ at Bermuda Bar. The best of R&B, Hip Hop and Reggae music. With Terry Alexander, DJ Kool G, and DJ Suicide. 21 and older. Bermuda Bar. (Nightlife - Dance). 305-945-0196 |
| 10:00 pm- 3:00 am | Noches En Vivo. "Noches en vivo" is the only monthly event in Miami dedicated to the Latin dance purist and features live music by some of Miami… Salsa Lovers. (Nightlife - Live Music). 786-229-5832 |
| 10:00 pm- 5:00 am | Q+A Fridays. Progressive House Music at the coolest party on Friday nights! Party with the hottest people in South Florida. 18+ for the ladi… The Pawn Shop Lounge. (Nightlife - DJ). 305-373-3511 |
| 11:00 pm- 5:00 am | Latin Party at La Rumba. Salsa, Meringue, Latin Dance, Euro Dance, House, Techno, Hip Hop, Reggae, Latin Rock, Pop and more with DJ Lazrock and DJ Hyper. JoeCafe Restaurant Bar. (Nightlife - Dance). 305-331-5011 |
| 11:00 pm | F.U.B.A.R. Fridays. The hottest & biggest name house DJ's every week. The sexiest Playboy, Hawaiian Tropic, Maxim & Hooters Calendar Models in Miam… Dream Nightclub. (Nightlife - Parties). 305-215-2651 |
| Jazz & Blues Upstairs at the Van Dyke. Upstairs at the Van Dyke features the finest in live jazz and blues nightly. Upstairs at the Van Dyke. (Nightlife - Jazz). 305-534-3600 | |
| Happy Hour at Globe. Globe Cafe & Bar. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 305-445-3555 | |
| Happy Hour at The Rusty Pelican. The Rusty Pelican. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 305-361-3818 | |
| Happy Hour at Fritz & Franz Bierhaus. This club features live jazz or blues bands nightly. Fritz & Franz Bierhaus. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 305-774-1883 | |
| Friday Nights at the Deauville. Top Latin bands perform each Friday. There are 2 for 1 Mojito's until midnight. Deauville Restaurant Lounge & Jazz Club. (Nightlife - Parties). 786-229-5832 |
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