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FRIDAY
January 2, 2009
The Arts
| 12:00 pm- 7:00 pm | 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. (Festival - Photography Exhibit). 305-759-9155 |
| 2:00 pm | Cats.  Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats returns to enthrall a whole new generation of theatergoers with its magic, its mystery and its haunti… Ziff Ballet Opera House. (Performance - Musical). 305-949-6722 |
| 7:30 pm | The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged). All 37 Plays in 97 Minutes! A fast-paced romp through the Bard's plays. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) wa… Studio Theater. (Performance - Show Comedy). 305-949-6722 |
| 7:30 pm | Cats. Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats returns to enthrall a whole new generation of theatergoers with its magic, its mystery and its haunti… Ziff Ballet Opera House. (Performance - Musical). 305-949-6722 |
| 8:00 pm | Avenue Q. Avenue Q is about trying to make it in NYC with big dreams and a tiny bank account. featuring a cast of people and puppets. Broward Center Au-Rene Theater. (Performance - Musical). 954-462-0222 |
| 8:00 pm | The New Deal. Performing live in concert. Culture Room. (Arts - Concerts). 305-442-9671 |
| 8:00 pm | Billy Joel. The 'Piano Man' performs live in concert. Hard Rock Live. (Arts - Concerts). 954-779-1808 |
| 8:00 pm | Salute to Vienna. Fall in love with Vienna's "Waltz King", Johann Strauss Jr., in an unforgettable and uplifting performance of music, song and da… Knight Concert Hall. (Arts - Concerts). 305-949-6722 |
| 9:00 pm | Just The Funny Improv Comedy Theatre Company. Miami's Home for Improv and Sketch Comedy presents an interactive show featuring Whose Line is it Anyway meets Saturday Night Li… Miami Museum of Science & Planetarium. (Performance - Show Comedy). 305-MY-FUNNY |
| 9:00 pm | Planetarium Laser Light Show. Experience the amazing laser light shows set to the music every first Friday of the month. Space Transit Planetarium. (Performance - Laser / Light Show). 305-646-4200 |
| 11:00 pm- 12:45 am | Laughing Gas Comedy Improv Show. South Florida's longest running professional improvisation troupe presents a 90-minute, interactive show with improvised sketche… Main Street Playhouse. (Performance - Improv). 305-461-1161 |
Community
| Call | 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… Watson Island. (Educational - Boat Tour). 305-360-1245 |
| Call | Vice of Miami - Thriller. Miami's only operating high-speed boat tours open to the public. 55' Customized Thriller Boat/Performance Catamaran. 43 Passen… Bayside Marketplace. (Educational - Boat Tour). 305-445-8456 |
| Call | Camp Miami Beach WW2 Exhibit. Dr. Judith Berson-Levinson, owner of the historic Edison Hotel coordinates 'Sand in Our Boots,' an annual reunion of the veteran… Edison Hotel South Beach. (Educational - Walking Tour). 305-531-2744 |
| Call | Sightseeing Boat Tours. Bay Ex-Cape sightseeing boat tours departing daily from Bayside Marketplace open to the public, groups and private tours. Bi-lin… A Floribbean Water Experience. (Educational - Boat Tour). 305-445-8456 |
| 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 |
| 10:00 am- 4:00 pm | Art Deco District Audio Tour. Self-guided walking tour with walk-man discussing the history of Miami Beach contains 5 different languages including English, F… 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 |
| 10:30 am | Heritage Tour. Take a guided walking tour of the historic buildings on the Deering Estate like, Stone House, Carriage House, and Richmond Cotta… The Deering Estate. (Educational - Walking Tour). 305-235-1668 |
| 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 | Heritage Tour. Take a guided walking tour of the historic buildings on the Deering Estate like, Stone House, Carriage House, and Richmond Cotta… The Deering Estate. (Educational - Walking Tour). 305-235-1668 |
| 7:00 pm- 10:00 pm | Fabulous First Fridays. Join us the first Friday of every month for great hands-on experiments, exhibits and laser shows . Miami Museum of Science & Planetarium. (Educational - Science & Nature). 305-646-4200 |
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 |
Festivals
| 5:00 pm- 12:00 am | Santa's Enchanted Forest. Tropical Park becomes a Christmas fantasy-land every year during the holiday season. Over 3 million lights will magically light… Tropical Park. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 305-559-9689 |
| 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm | Winter Nights and Lights. Magical light sculptures of reef fish, flamingos, dolphins, seals, sea lions, killer whales, and many more. A Winter Village wit… Miami Seaquarium. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 305-361-5705 |
Health & Fitness
| 4:30 pm- 8:30 pm | Holistic Happy Hour. Connect with other Creative and Health Conscious People; Enjoy Xango Juice, Gogi Juice, Go Raw & More; Explore Massage, Reiki an… The Wallflower Gallery. (Health & Fitness). 305-579-0069 |
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 |
| 12:00 pm- 5:00 pm | Horizon's Edge Casino Cruises. This gaming vessel sails twice daily and features live casino action, entertainment and a lunch or dinner buffet. Must be 21 ye… Bayfront Park. (Miscellaneous). 800-582-5932 |
| 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 |
| 6:00 pm- 8:00 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 |
| 7:30 pm- 1:00 am | Horizon's Edge Casino Cruises. This gaming vessel sails twice daily and features live casino action, entertainment and a lunch or dinner buffet. Must be 21 ye… Bayfront Park. (Miscellaneous). 800-582-5932 |
Nightlife
| Call | 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 |
| Call | Happy Hour at Globe. Globe Cafe & Bar. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 305-445-3555 |
| Call | Happy Hour at The Rusty Pelican. The Rusty Pelican. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 305-361-3818 |
| Call | Happy Hour at Fritz & Franz Bierhaus. This club features live jazz or blues bands nightly. Fritz & Franz Bierhaus. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 305-774-1883 |
| Call | Happy Hour at 94th Aero Squadron. Come out to the 94th Aero Squadron Restaurant & Lounge where you can enjoy happy hour 6 nights a week. 94th Aero Squadron Restaurant & Lounge. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 305-261-4220 |
| 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- 9:00 pm | Friday's Chocolate Happy Hour. Michele's offers a fun filled "Chocolate Fountain Delight" Happy Hour with live jazz music. Michele European Bakery, Gelateria & Caffe. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 305-948-0224 |
| 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 |
| 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm | After Five Happy Hour at Deco Lounge. 2 for 1 drink specials & complimentary hors d'oeuvres. DJ spinning lounge sounds. D' Lounge. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 305-532-2311 |
| 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 | Happy Hour at Kaffe Krystal. Kaffe Krystal Happy Hour every Friday from 6pm - 9pm. No cover and open bar from 6pm - 8pm. Kaffe Krystal. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 305-274-1112 |
| 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. 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- 5:00 am | Luna Fridays at Pure Nightclub. DJ Alex Alvarez spinning House, 80's, Indie, Dance and Oldschool. Dress code enforced - Summer Chic. 18+ welcome. Pure Nightclub. (Nightlife - DJ). 786-326-4124 |
| 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 |
Retail Events
| 5:30 pm- 9:30 pm | Live Music Series. Guests can listen to the light musical styling's in The Garden while enjoying all the shopping center has to offer including wor… Village of Merrick Park. (Retail - Retail Event). 305-529-0200 |
Sports
| Call | Tandem Skydive. Tandem Skydive, you will be harnessed to a certified skydiving instructor fall from 14,000 at 125 mph with a 5-10 minute canopy… Skydiving Miami. (Sports - Sky Diving). 800-759-7433 |
| 11:00 am | Full Card Simulcasting at Calder Race Course. Calder Race Course is open seven days a week for full card simulcasting from tracks around the country. Calder Race Course. (Sports - Horseracing). 305-625-1311 |
| 12:00 pm | Poker at Dania Jai-Alai. Low Stakes poker played in the poker room, adjacent to the main seating area, starting at 12pm. Simulcast betting on jai-alai,… Dania Jai-Alai. (Sports - Jai Alai). 954-920-1511 |
| 7:00 pm | Lady Hurricanes vs. Cornell. College Women's Basketball Game. BankUnited Center at The University of Miami. (Sports - College Basketball). 800-GO-CANES |
| 7:30 pm | WWE Presents: RAW Live!. Come see your Favorite Raw Superstars including Batista, CM Punk, Rey Mysterio, Chris Jericho, Kane, Kofi Kingston, Mickie James… BankAtlantic Center. (Sports - Wrestling). 305-372-3325 |
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