August 17, 2012
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| 7:00 pm | Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam.  This international racing series entertains more than four million fans annually, showing off its three main elements - the pit… BankAtlantic Center. (Sports - Monster Truck). 954-835-7000 |
The Arts
| 7:00 pm | Rebelution. Performing live in concert. Pompano Beach Amphitheater & Grounds. (Arts - Concerts). 954-946-2402 |
| 8:00 pm | Soule. Performing live. Miami-Dade County Auditorium. (Arts - Concerts). 305-547-5414 |
| 8:00 pm- 9:30 pm | 12 Nights of Electronic Music and Art V: Conlon Nancarrow: Virtuoso of the Player Piano. screening James R. Greeson's documentary movie on the American composer Conlon Nancarrow (1912-1997). Nancarrow partnered with t… Harold Golen Gallery. (Performance - Movies). 434-284-2985 |
| 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 |
Retail Events
| Special Offer During Back To School Shopping Days Including Tax-Free Weekend . Dolphin Mall will feature a variety of discounts as well as the opportunity to receive a free gift with a purchase of $250 or mo… Dolphin Mall. (Retail - Retail Event). 305-DOL-PHIN | |
| Dolphin Mall Announces New 'Delicious Discounts'. Dolphin Mall will host "Delicious Discounts" where patrons can choose from an array of dining options at discounted prices. Part… Dolphin Mall. (Retail - Retail Event). 305-445-7550 |
Sports
| 7:00 pm | Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam. This international racing series entertains more than four million fans annually, showing off its three main elements - the pit… BankAtlantic Center. (Sports - Monster Truck). 954-835-7000 |
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 |
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 |
| 9:30 am | Swim with the Dolphins. Each morning at Dolphin Cove, the Seaquarium holds swim with the dolphins programs. 52" height requirement. Reservations require… Miami Seaquarium. (Educational - Science & Nature). 305-365-2501 |
| 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
| 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 |
| 5:00 pm- 6:00 pm | Kimpton Hosted Wine Hour. In the hotel lobby, wines are served to guests by the glass to try. Kimpton Master Sommelier, Emily Wines, selects a different s… Surfcomber South Beach. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 305-532-7715 |
| 6:00 pm- 10:00 pm | Happy Hour at Mosaico Restaurant. Popular after work happy hour. Mosaico Restaurant. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 305-371-3473 |
| 6:30 pm- 10:30 pm | Live Piano Jazz. The piano bar hosts American standards and light jazz for guests' enjoyment. Christy's Restaurant. (Nightlife - Jazz). 305-446-1400 |
| 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 |
| 10:00 pm | Yo Gotti. Performing live. Revolution Live. (Nightlife - Live Music). 954-449-1025 |
| 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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