Wire Magazine 45.2017 White Party Week by Wire Media Group

ISSUE # 45 | 11.22.17

CELEBRATING 33 YEARS OF

WHITE PARTY WEEK WHITE PARTY WEEK OFFICIAL PARTIES GUIDE PLAN YOUR SCHEDULE

WORLD AIDS DAY 2017 INCREASING IMPACT & SAVING LIVES

HEALTH & WELLNESS: INFRARED SAUNAS REMOVING UNWANTED TOXINS

RAFA'S PICKS:

KATY PERRY PARAMORE THE BOOK OF MORMON

TABLE OF CONTENTS: 8. FEATURE: WORLD AIDS DAY 2017

World AIDS Day is celebrated around the globe on December 1. It's a day to honor the lives we've lost, reaffirm our ongoing commitment to those living with or at risk for HIV/AIDS, and refocus on ending the disease.

10. HEALTH & WELLNESS: THE BENEFITS OF INFRARED SAUNAS

Health & wellness specialist Michael Bertonatti dishes on the seven most powerful benefits of using an infrared sauna on a weekly basis.

12. RAFA'S PICKS: IT'S ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC

From the Broadway musical The Book of Mormon, to Paramore's Tour Two, and Katy Perry's Witness: The Tour, it's all about the music.

14. COVER STORY: CELEBRATING 33 YEARS OF WHITE

PARTY WEEK

20. COVER STORY: WHITE PARTY WEEK OFFICIAL

PARTIES GUIDE

Get all the details about this year's festival parties in one place, so you can plan ahead and make the most of your 2017 White Party Week.

26. GOING OUT: PLAN YOUR OUTINGS

The week's rundown of nightlife, dining and cultural events.

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We preview this year's White Party Week and sit down with Luis Morera of URGE Miami, DJ Cajjmere Wray, international recording artist Anton Ewald and DJ Joe Gauthreaux to learn more about what's in store for you.

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PUBLISHER'S CORNER LET'S PARTY WITH A PURPOSE! On behalf of myself and the entire Wire Magazine team, I want to welcome you to the 33rd annual White Party Week in Miami and Miami Beach. This week, we bring you our annual White Party Week special issue with a preview of all the festivities to come, so you can plan ahead and enjoy all the parties, DJs and live entertainment brought to you by Care Resource in association with URGE Miami. For the second year in a row, my friends Luis Morera, Billy Kemp and Hilton Wolman of URGE Miami bring their expertise and experience producing some of the best parties and events for the LGBTQ community to the production of White Party Week 2017. For our White Party Week cover story, I sat down with Luis Morera to discuss what he, Billy, Hilton and their URGE Miami team have in store for us this year. I also interviewed DJ Cajjmere Wray, who will be DJing at this year's Muscle Beach party; international recording artist Anton Ewald, who will perform live at the Beach party; and DJ Joe Gauthreaux, who will spin at the White Splash Pool Party. Everyone was eager to share with us what to expect for the upcoming parties and their respective DJ sets and performances. Join us to party with a purpose amongst friends while raising money for Care Resource, South Florida's largest and oldest HIV/AIDS service organization. While we come together as a community during White Party Week to party with a purpose, it is very important to remember that HIV/AIDS remains a clear and present danger. This week, I also wrote a feature story about World AIDS Day 2017, which will be celebrated around the globe on December 1, 2017. This solemn day will commemorate every one of the millions of people around the world who have died from an AIDS-related illness. It will also reaffirm the ongoing commitment by millions of world citizens to help those living with or at risk for HIV and to acknowledge all the progress made on prevention and treatment. Let's come together as world citizens on World AIDS Day to help end this deadly disease and its ongoing threat to our community. Also in this issue, in Health & Wellness, specialist Michael Bertonatti dishes on the seven most powerful benefits of using an infrared sauna on a weekly basis to rid your body of harmful toxins; and in Rafa's Picks I recommend the Broadway musical The Book of Mormon coming to the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Paramore's Tour Two concert at The Fillmore Miami Beach, and Katy Perry's Witness: The Tour concert at the AmericanAirlines Arena. I look forward to seeing everyone on the dance floor during this year's White Party Week 2017. Have a wonderful time and remember to be safe! Happy Thanksgiving,

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FEATURE By Rafa Carvajal

WORLD AIDS DAY 2017

THE MISSION: LET'S END IT! orld AIDS Day 2017 will be celebrated around the globe on December 1, 2017. This is a solemn day to honor all the lives lost around the world to this life-threatening disease, and to commemorate every one of the millions of people who have died from an AIDS-related illness. It is also a day to reaffirm the ongoing commitment by millions of world citizens to help those living with or at risk for HIV, and to acknowledge all the progress made on prevention and treatment. World AIDS Day was founded in 1988, and it was the first ever global health day.

I want to share with you some important statistics from HIV.gov about the realities of HIV in the United States and our community: • More than 1.1 million people in the U.S. are living with HIV today, and 1 in 7 of them don't know it. • Gay and bisexual men, particularly young African-American gay and bisexual men, are most affected. • In 2015, gay and bisexual men accounted for 82% (26,375) of HIV diagnoses among males and 67% of all diagnoses. • Gay and bisexual men were the only group that did not experience an overall decline in annual HIV infections from 2008 to 2014. • Annual infections remained stable at about 26,000 per year among gay and bisexual men overall and about 10,000 infections per year among black gay and bisexual men. • Concerning trends emerged among gay and bisexual males of certain ages and ethnicities, with annual infections increasing: 35% among 25 to 34-year-old gay and bisexual males (from 7,200 to 9,700) and 20% among Latino gay and bisexual males (from 6,100 to 7,300). 8 WIREMAG.COM #45 2017

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The theme of World AIDS Day 2017 is "Increasing Impact Through Transparency, Accountability, and Partnerships." Millions of people have helped fight HIV. The mission now is to help end it. Even though the HIV virus was identified in 1984, to date over 35 million people have lost their lives to HIV/AIDS – making this one of the most deadly pandemics the world has ever seen. The good news is that major scientific advances have been made on the treatment and prevention of HIV, there are laws in many countries around the world protecting people living with the virus; and we have a much better understanding about HIV/AIDS, how to protect ourselves, and how to live a healthy, happy and productive life with the disease.

These statistics remind us that the threat of HIV is a real and present danger. Marking World AIDS Day every December 1 is crucial to remind all of us, and governments and institutions the world over, that the HIV virus has not been eradicated and is still a serious health threat – especially amongst gay men in our community. Raising millions of dollars to find a cure and develop better treatments, continued awareness about the disease, and effective prevention campaigns are all a must to end HIV/AIDS. We can all be part of the mission to eradicate the disease. Use the hashtag #WAD2017 on social media for everything about World AIDS Day.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS By Michael Bertonatti

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s you may know, sweating is a great way to burn calories and rid your body of unwanted toxins. But how do you sweat when you're injured and/or unable to exercise? Infrared saunas help your body release toxins, like heavy metals such as mercury and lead, and environmental chemicals.

1. Detoxification Sweating is one of the body's most natural ways to remove toxins, making it a crucial part of detoxification. Sweat helps carry the heat away from the body, so by stimulating that mechanism, you excrete just as much urea (basically ammonia) through your skin, as there is in your urine or your stool. relax muscles and relieve tension throughout the body, allowing you to relax and de-stress. 2. Can Help Prevent Cancer Normal cells can withstand heat from an in- 4. Pain Relief frared sauna because of their healthy anato- If you suffer from muscle aches or joint pain, my compared to the abnormal anatomy of a infrared saunas can relieve this form of incancer cell, especially in relation to its vascular flammation by increasing circulation and resupply. Cancer cells don't do well in hyper- laxing your muscles. thermic situations, and this has been shown by mainstream science. Therefore, by exposing 5. Weight Loss your body to heat, you're selectively killing or The heat generated by an infrared sauna eradicating those less viable cells, cancer cells, will cause your core temperature to increase, without hurting your normal cells. In theory, a which can also lead to an increased heart sauna can eliminate cancer cells, which can't rate â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the same increase in heart rate that survive the heat as well as the healthy cells. you experience when exercising. When your body has to work harder to lower your core 3. Relaxation temperature or keep up with an increased Infrared sauna therapy promotes relaxation by heart rate, your body will burn more calories, helping to balance your body's level of corti- resulting in weight loss. An article, titled Efsol, your body's primary stress hormone. The fect of Sweating, in the Journal of the Amerheat generated by the sauna will also help to ican Medical Association concluded that a 10 WIREMAG.COM #45 2017

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Here is what I found to be the most powerful seven benefits of using a sauna on a weekly basis:

30-minute infrared sauna session could burn roughly 300-400 calories. 6. Improved Circulation & Exercise Recovery Time As the heat from infrared saunas increases your core body temperature, your circulation will increase along with it. Consistent infrared sauna sessions, especially in the middle-infrared level, can stimulate blood flow, improve muscle recovery, and decrease pain and inflammation after intense exercise. 7. Skin Purification Infrared sauna technology can help purify your skin by eliminating toxins from your pores and increasing circulation, resulting in clearer, softer, and healthier-looking skin. Infrared sauna treatments may be available at different levels: near, middle and far. These

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Full Kitchens King Beds BBQ, Beach Gear Free Wi-Fi, Parking Pets: Inquire 3-night min stay different levels represent the different sizes in infrared wavelengths and refer to the intensity of the treatment. This is what is best from each level of infrared sauna treatments: • Near-infrared levels: best for wound healing and increased immune function. • Middle-infrared levels: ideal for increasing circulation and promoting muscle relaxation. • Far-infrared levels: used primarily for detoxification purposes. My Recommendations If you're new to infrared saunas, I would recommend starting out with 5 minute sessions at 160-180 degrees Fahrenheit and slowly work your way up to 15-30 minute sessions at least three to four days a week. If an infrared sauna is not available to you, but you happen to have access to a regular sauna, you can still achieve some degree of detoxification with 10-30 minute sessions.

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The Book of Mormon November 28 - December 3 Adrienne Arsht Center 1300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami arshtcenter.org

Paramore - Tour Two December 6 The Fillmore Miami Beach 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach fillmoremb.com

Deemed "the best musical of this century" by The New York Times, The Book of Mormon is returning to South Florida and bringing audiences a comedic musical like no other. The nine-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical follows two young missionaries, sent to Africa to share and preach their faith in the Mormon religion. However, the mismatched pair ends up learning that a successful mission may not be as easily accomplished in a society plagued by HIV/AIDS, poverty and violence. Make sure to purchase your tickets for a show that Entertainment Weekly describes as "the funniest musical of all time!"

American rock band Paramore will celebrate their fifth studio release, All Laughter, with South Florida audiences early this December at The Fillmore Miami Beach. All Laughter explores themes of depression, exhaustion and anxiety, in stark contrast to the vibrant and upbeat sound of the album. Join in and let Paramore show you how easy it is to be "Fake Happy" during "Hard Times," and what All Laughter is all about.

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Katy Perry Witness: The Tour December 20 AmericanAirlines Arena 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami aaarena.com Get ready to "Roar" KatyCats, as Katy Perry makes her way to AmericanAirlines Arena with Witness: The Tour for what will be an unforgettable experience. With a collective 18+ billion streams, more than 40+ million adjusted albums and 125+ million tracks, Katy Perry has secured her spot as a global superstar many times over. She is also the most followed person on Twitter globally. With songs that both challenge and inspire us, Witness: The Tour promises to keep us "Chained to the Rhythm."

Whiteeek Party W Celebrating

33 Years of

elcome to the 33rd annual White Party Week! It is time to enjoy all the parties, DJs and live entertainment brought to you by Care Resource in association with URGE Miami. Once again, my friends Luis Morera, Billy Kemp and Hilton Wolman of URGE Miami bring their expertise and experience producing some of the best parties and events for the LGBTQ community to the production of White Party Week 2017. Join us to party with a purpose and enjoy 33 years of celebrating our community amongst friends in Miami and Miami Beach while raising money for Care Resource, South Florida's largest and oldest HIV/AIDS service organization. In order to give you a preview of some of this year's White Party Week parties, I sat down with Luis Morera, DJ Cajjmere Wray (DJing at this year's Muscle Beach party), international recording artist Anton Ewald (performing live at this year's Muscle Beach party), and DJ Joe Gauthreaux (DJing at this year's White Splash Pool Party).

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By Rafa Carvajal

LUIS MORERA Rafa Carvajal: Who is producing this year's White Party Week events? Luis Morera: We've assembled a really powerful team this year. It's Care Resource in association with URGE Miami (Luis Morera, Billy Kemp and Hilton Wolman). RC: What does it take to produce White Party Week and a week of events of this magnitude? LM: There's so much that goes into it. You have to know about vendors, permits, marketing, talent, etc. But for me, the most important part is having real knowledge of today's party scene. It changes day after day, with technology, apps and the web. You need to really be current and savvy, but also operationally disciplined. It's a lot.

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RC: What parties are you most looking forward to? Why? LM: It's so hard to choose one because every event this year is different. You can't really compare them. We have XLSIOR from Mykonos and Arena from Mexico, and those are on top of the awesome classic parties! Every single event features something really different, whether it's a big DJ, a huge party brand, or just a chance to party with all your local friends, tourists, promoters, and circuit personalities. I really can't pick. We've got something for everyone this year. RC: Some of our readers are asking if there will be a "White Party" this year. Please explain why not. LM: This year is sort of a transition year for Winter Party Week, as Care Resource moves into a temporary location, while they build their incredible state of the art facility. Now they're the biggest HIV foundation on the East Coast! That's huge for them, for us, and for our country. It's an amazing milestone. So, instead of finding a quick location that would be too expensive for our guests, we'd rather take a year off and have a huge launch of the new Care Resource facility next year. We think our guests deserve that, and I think Care Resource really deserves that moment too. Honestly, aside from that, our guests and even our friends in the industry (hotels, bars, clubs) are still trying to work around the damage this hurricane season has left. South Florida saw some serious damages and we are grateful to those people that are still supporting us with donations or by buying tickets. It's amazing how resilient we are as a community, always ready to help. But paying for another event that would be subpar isn't what we want to offer. The city needs time to rebuild. I think a huge celebration for Care Resource next year is the way to go.

RC: Is there anything else you would like to share with Wire Magazine readers? LM: I just want to say thank you. I don't think we can say it enough. Not only to the volunteers and sponsors, but the officials in the city of Miami Beach that helped move this festival forward; and of course everyone who attends and has attended WPW for the past 32 years. We also want to remind everyone that this festival really does have a great cause. We are essentially partying with a purpose, and that's a great thing when your dollars are going towards something good. We also want thank everyone for the continued support. That's it, thank you.

"EVERY SINGLE EVENT FEATURES SOMETHING REALLY DIFFERENT, WHETHER IT'S A BIG DJ, A HUGE PARTY BRAND, OR JUST A CHANCE TO PARTY WITH ALL YOUR LOCAL FRIENDS, TOURISTS, PROMOTERS, AND CIRCUIT PERSONALITIES. WE'VE GOT SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE THIS YEAR." - LUIS MORERA

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Rafa Carvajal: How did you first get into DJing? DJ Cajjmere Wray: 23 years ago, it all started when I began spinning at straight clubs. Since I was underage at the time, the managers used to sneak me in and out of the back doors of the clubs so any potential undercover cops wouldn't spot me. I worked my way into the gay club scene around the year 2000, and slowly clawed my way up the ladder. RC: What sets you apart from other DJs? CW: As I've been told, seeing that more than 60% of my set is music that I've produced myself, this greatly sets me apart from other DJs. I do enjoy playing from the pool of other producers, but I craft my sound very carefully, hence why I choose to produce much of my own work and play it at the events I perform. Having officially remixed for many artists over the years allows me to recycle timeless vocals and breathe new life into them from time to time. RC: How would you describe a typical Cajjmere Wray set? CW: Very energetic, lots of percussion and a splash of vocals to always keep things interesting. RC: Who would be your dream collaborators? CW: Unfortunately, my dream collaborator passed away in 2013. Peter Rauhofer was the man who brought me into the gay side of this business when I produced for his Star 69 Records label back in the day. Even though Peter supported my work and taught me pretty much everything I know in the studio, we never had the chance to work on a record together. That would have been magical had it been able to happen. I miss him dearly.

"AS I'VE BEEN TOLD, SEEING THAT MORE THAN 60% OF MY SET IS MUSIC THAT I'VE PRODUCED MYSELF, THIS GREATLY SETS ME APART FROM OTHER DJS." - DJ CAJJMERE WRAY

RC: What can we expect to hear from you at the Muscle Beach party? CW: A really good day party that will ooze drama from the speakers, so I have plenty of goodies up my sleeve for this event. The hand fans will be clacking pretty much all afternoon, ha-ha. I can't wait! RC: How are you getting ready for your Muscle Beach party set? CW: I have been in the studio for several weeks putting new music together for the Muscle Beach party. I am eager to debut these tracks. RC: What are you looking forward to the most about DJing at the Muscle Beach party? CW: Spinning at this event is a privilege that I'm thankful for, so I'm looking forward to celebrating the camaraderie, and seeing everyone together in the sunshine, getting their life and enjoying what brought them there in the first place â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the music. Putting music in the front seat where it rightfully belongs is very important to me. RC: What is one track that never gets old for you no matter how many times you hear it? CW: Oh, this is a tough one. I'd have to say Donna Summer "I Feel Love." Moroder is a genius, and Donna's vocals transcend time and space. RC: Where can we go hear your sets online? CW: My recorded sets and a variety of my official and private productions, including free downloads for DJs and fans/followers, are available on my SoundCloud page at soundcloud.com/cajjmerewray. RC: Is there anything else you would like to share with Wire Magazine readers? CW: I just want to remind everyone to keep supporting music and real talent, and to always party and play responsibly. #fortheloveofmusic

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- ANTON EWALD

ANTON EWALD Anton Kim Ewald is a Swedish singer-songwriter, choreographer and record producer. He was born and raised in Sweden, and appeared in a number of television shows as a star choreographer. In 2013, Anton rose to success when he entered the show Melodifestivalen as an artist with his single "Beggin," which hit number one on iTunes and led him to becoming a 3x multi-platinum artist in Sweden. Anton joined Selena Gomez on her 2013 world tour as the opening act. Soon after, he released his EP entitled "A" which sold gold. He was also a Grammy nominee for Song of the Year, and an MTV EMA nominee for best Swedish act. Anton also became a selftaught music producer and songwriter for himself and other artists. His latest single, "L.I.L.Y." is a funky, eighties tinged electro pop release.

Rafa Carvajal: What type of music do you sing? Anton Ewald: I sing pop music. RC: What kind of records do you like to produce? AE: Producing is a process. I believe it requires a force from within that drives your inspiration. Life, its emotions and experiences are the mirror of music. I like to produce anything that I feel emotionally and/or mentally connected to. RC: Describe your experience being on tour with Selena Gomez. AE: Incredible! It was an amazing experience being part of the journey of such a huge influence in pop culture. Sharing with other artists, specially Selena Gomez, brings me another dimension of inspiration and knowledge that bounces back and forth. It is amazing. RC: Tell us about your latest single "L.I.L.Y." and what it's about. AE: "L.I.L.Y." was inspired by my wife Victoria (a native Miamian from Cuban descent). This is a song that I wrote during the early stages of romance with her. "L.I.L.Y." is about loving in a way that is genuine, unique, special and personal. Not loving more than you can, but just as you are. Loving perfectly, without boundaries. "L.I.L.Y." stands for "Like I Love You." Before I met my wife, I had fallen into a plateau in my producing career. She gave me an emotional and inspirational boost that led me to write and produce this song and a few other hit singles in Europe.

RC: Which artist would you love to collaborate with? Explain why. AE: Drake! I really think he has broken the mold in the music industry. He started a new movement in hip hop culture that influenced and shaped this genre through poetic lyrics and eclectic rhythm. A new inspiration for artists all around the world. RC: How did you become involved with White Party Week? AE: Raul Vegas, a dear friend involved in the local LGBTQ community, sparked the idea in me and presented it to Luis Morera, who graciously made efforts to make it happen. White Party Week is an important platform that celebrates equality, love and freedom and I am privileged and excited to be a part of it. RC: What can we expect during your performance at this year's Muscle Beach party? AE: My passionâ&#x20AC;Ś which is my music. I hope that everyone has fun and enjoys my performance. RC: What are you looking forward to the most about your Muscle Beach party performance? AE: The crowd and I can't wait! RC: Is there anything else you would like to share with Wire Magazine readers? AE: I hope I get to meet as many of you as possible. I'm very grateful for the opportunity to celebrate this moment with the LGBTQ community and get to inspire everyone with my music. #45 2017 WIREMAG.COM 17

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Rafa Carvajal: How would you describe the Joe Gauthreaux sound? Joe Gauthreaux: My sound is upbeat, driving, melodic, and always with a house rhythm that keeps you moving. It can vary, as I do big rooms or outdoor events. But there's always a drive to my music, a hook that will keep you dancing or singing, and a tribal beat that you can't stop moving to. RC: Who would be your dream collaborators? JG: I'd love to collaborate with Dolly Parton. I love her voice, always have. RC: What can we expect to hear from you at the White Splash Pool Party? JG: I just finished a new official remix of "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" by Diana Ross with my producing partner, DJ Leanh from Brazil. I'll be featuring that in my set, with lots of other surprises. RC: Will you be debuting any new songs? JG: Always. You will have to come and listen to find out what they are. RC: What are you looking forward to the most about DJing at the White Splash Pool Party? JG: White Party Week is always an amazing experience. Guys come from all over because there is nothing better than being in Miami during Thanksgiving. The beach, the atmosphere – it's magical. Miami and all of South Florida holds a special place in my heart because I play there often, and know a lot of the people in the crowd beyond just a face or body. It's that close connection that keeps me coming back more excited than the last time.

"MY SOUND IS UPBEAT, DRIVING, MELODIC, AND ALWAYS WITH A HOUSE RHYTHM THAT KEEPS YOU MOVING." - JOE GAUTHREAUX

RC: If you could be eternally stuck in one year's music scene, which year would it be? JG: That's an easy one – this year! I love the music I'm making and producing right now, and never really look back. It's nice to go down memory lane every now and then, but the thought of being stuck in a certain sound or era has never appealed to me. I'm all about what's happening right now, and right now is White Party Week! RC: Where can we go hear your sets online? JG: I have a podcast at joegauthreaux.podomatic.com, my soundcloud at soundcloud. com/joegauthreaux and you can also go to djjoeg.com for everything else – my website has all of the information you need! RC: Is there anything else you would like to share with Wire Magazine readers? JG: I can't wait to see you guys in Miami for White Party Week! Nothing can keep me from you.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2017 WHITE JOURNEY: XLSIOR SOLARIUM Score Nightclub (10 p.m. - 5 a.m.) 1437 Washington Ave., Miami Beach Featuring: DJ Dani Toro & DJ Hansell Leyva White Party Week, in association with Score Productions and XLSIOR Mykonos, presents White Journey: XLSIOR Solarium. Admission: $35

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2017 WHITE DREAMS Club Space (10 p.m. - 7 a.m.) 34 NE 11th St., Miami Featuring: DJ Paulo & DJ Danny Verde White Party Week, in association with Hilton Wolman Events, proudly presents White Dreams at Club Space. Join the celebration at one of Miami's hottest and most popular clubs in downtown. Admission: $85 General Admission, $135 VIP

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WHITE SPLASH POOL PARTY Nautilus Hotel (2-9 p.m.) 1825 Collins Ave., Miami Beach Featuring: DJ Joe Gauthreaux & DJ Cindel

MUSCLE BEACH PARTY Miami Beach (1-9 p.m.) 12th Street & Ocean Dr., Miami Beach Featuring: DJ Cajjmere Wray, DJ Dan Slater & Anton Ewald

WHITE HORIZONS Heart Nightclub (5 a.m. - 12 p.m.) 50 NE 11th St., Miami Featuring: DJ Alyson Calagna

White Party Week, in association with Matinee USA, brings you the White Splash Pool Party. Get your tan on and shake your booty, while enjoying steaming hot sounds and mingling with some of the sexiest men and women on the planet. Admission: $49 General Admission, $69 VIP WHITE STARZ Score Nightclub (10 p.m. - 7 a.m.) 1437 Washington Ave., Miami Beach Featuring: DJ Kev-J, DJ Aron & DJ Isaac Escalante

NOCHE BLANCA Cameo Nightclub (10 p.m. - 5 a.m.) 1445 Washington Ave., Miami Beach Featuring: DJ Abel & DJ Tom Stephan White Party Week, in association with URGE, presents the Sunday night dance party extravaganza at Cameo Nightclub in South Beach. Exactly 25 years ago, Abel sput his very first circuit event at White Party. To celebrate, he will spin a special 3 hour musical journey of all of the major hits he's spun since '92, followed by special guest Tom Stephan. Get your tickets early for Noche Blanca and don't miss the final dance party of the 33rd annual White Party Week. Admission: $45 (if you arrive for Abel's 25th Anniversary Party 9-10 p.m.), $90 General Admission (after 10 p.m.), $140 VIP

The legendary morning marathon lives on! White Party Week, in association with Hilton Wolman Events, presents White Horizons at Heart Nightclub in Miami's own 24-hour entertainment district. The party starts right after Noche Blanca and continues until noon, taking things harder, deeper and darker. Admission: $50 SWAN SONG TWIST (11 p.m. - 5 a.m.) 1057 Washington Ave., Miami Beach Featuring: DJ Bill Hallquist This party is the last chance to see all the people you met at White Party Week. The 24th annual Swan Song sets the stage as the longest-running favorite party of locals and tourists alike. Enjoy yourself at TWIST's legendary multi-room indoor and outdoor entertainment complex with a sweet spot for everyone. It's the final send off and thank you from Care Resource and the 33rd annual White Party Week at TWIST. Admission: Free

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White Party Week, in association with Score Productions and Arena, proudly presents White Starz at Score Nightclub. The night will heat up with over a thousand of the hottest men at one of the most popular locations in South Beach. Featuring the sounds of DJ Kev-J, DJ Aron and DJ Isaac Escalante, this party is not for the faint of heart and is guaranteed to be a lasting memory of the 33rd annual White Party Week. Admission: $85 General Admission, $135 VIP

Voted the sexiest dance party on the sand in South Florida, this open-air dance event is guaranteed to put a smile on your face and a beat in your heart! This one-of-a-kind dance party shakes up the weekend with DJs Cajjmere Wray and Dan Slater. Partygoers will also enjoy a live performance by international recording artist Anton Ewald. Everyone loves the Beach Party and all the sexy men shaking their bon-bons. Admission: $90 General Admission, $140 VIP

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MIAMI BEACH CINEMATHEQUE: At 6:30 p.m., Miami Beach premiere engagement: "Best of Cannes" (Palme d'Or 2017) The Square by Ruben Östlund. At 9 p.m., Miami Beach Encore Screenings: "Best of TWIST: Getting Fresh with TP Lords, Cannes" (Grand Prix & ICS Palme featuring Josefina La Globos and d'Or 2017) BPM (Beats Per Minsounds by DJ Sushiman. Showtime ute) by Robin Campillo. 1 a.m. "Never a cover… Always a groove." 1057 Washington Ave., SCORE: Score in association with Miami Beach Athena Dion presents The Lab with THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23 HAPPY THANKSGIVING! HÔTEL GAYTHERING: Hoppy Hour 5-8 p.m. with $3 beers & $5 well drinks. At 9 p.m., get ready for Throwback Thursday #TBT with $3 local craft beers and $7 Otis Berry Blues. It's a throwback hits party #70's #80's #90's. For additional info, visit gaythering.com.

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sounds by DJ Yazz Burrell, plus Marco Perez and his hot dancers. No cover for FL ID holders. Open bar 11-11:30 p.m. SPACE: White Party Week, in association with Hilton Wolman Events, proudly presents White Dreams. Featuring: DJ Paulo & DJ Danny Verde. 34 NE 11th St., Miami

THE MANOR: Bubble Gum Fridays: The Manor Member. Free SCORE: At 10 p.m., White Party membership card party, this weekWeek, in association with Score end only. Music in the Ballroom Productions and XLSIOR Mykonos, with DJ JPS. Ultra Lounge with DJ presents White Journey: XLSIOR Miik. $150 VIP room bottle speSolarium. Beats by DJ Dani Toro & cial. No cover before midnight DJ Hansell Leyva. Get your tickets FL Residents 21+. After midnight,

CALENDAR OF EVENTS 26 - APRIL CALENDAR OF EVENTSMARCH NOVEMBER 22-292 members $7, non-members $10; $12 all night for under 21. For info, visit themanorcomplex.com. 2345 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors TWIST: Back on the Beach with DJ Michael Tank till 7 a.m. 2-4-1 Happy Hour, 1-9 p.m. on everything. "Never a cover… Always a groove."

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LIV: LIV presents: Black Coffee. 11 p.m. Reserve tickets online. 21+. For table reservations, call 305.674.4680 or email VIP@ LIVnightclub. For information, visit livnightclub.com. 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach MIAMI BEACH CINEMATHEQUE: At 3:30 p.m., Miami Beach premiere engagement: "Best of Cannes" (Palme d'Or 2017) The Square by Ruben Östlund. At 6 p.m. & 8:30 p.m., Miami Beach Encore Screenings: "Best of Cannes" (Grand Prix & ICS Palme d'Or 2017) BPM (Beats Per Minute) by Robin Campillo. SCORE: Two parties under one roof. Level 1: Club Boi Miami in association with Score present Sexxy Saturdays featuring the music of DJs, plus sexy go-go's on stage. Level 2: White Party Week, in association with Score Productions and Arena, proudly presents White Starz. Featuring the sounds of DJ Kev-J, DJ Aron and DJ Isaac Escalante. Get your tickets at whiteparty.org.

p.m. - midnight. $150 VIP room bottle special all night. TWIST: Muscle Boy Saturdays with DJ Mika till 7 a.m. 2-4-1 Happy Hour 1-9 p.m. on everything. "Never a cover… Always a groove." SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26 HÔTEL GAYTHERING: Hoppy Hour 2-8 p.m. with $3 beers & $5 well drinks. After, enjoy $3 Fat Tires & $7 Absolut flavors all night. Volleyball returns January 2018. MIAMI BEACH CINEMATHEQUE: At 5:45 p.m., Miami Beach Encore Screenings: "Best of Cannes" (Grand Prix & ICS Palme d'Or 2017) BPM (Beats Per Minute) by Robin Campillo. TWIST: 2-4-1 Happy Hour 1-9 p.m. on everything. Steamy Sundays in the Garden Bar. Pussila's Underwear Contest: winner gets $100 bar tab. Music by DJ Paulie. "Never a cover... Always a groove."

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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27 HÔTEL GAYTHERING: Hoppy Hour 5-8 p.m. At 8 p.m., join in for Karaoke Mondays hosted by Tiffany Fantasia with $3 Coronas, $5 house margaritas & $7 Phineas Spicehaus all night long. Singers get Jello shots!

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 HÔTEL GAYTHERING: Hoppy Hour 5-8 p.m. with $5 well drinks. Gaymer night starting at 6 p.m. is Smash the Slumlords. Hosting Just Dance, Super Smash Bros. and retro games. Dance with your friends and help a worthy cause with your

TWIST: 2-4-1 Happy Hour 1-9 p.m. on everything. At 11 p.m., join in for the 24th annual Swan Song with DJ Bill Hallquist. Enjoy the final send off and thank you from Care Resource and the 33rd annual White Party Week at TWIST. "Never a cover… Always a groove." TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 HÔTEL GAYTHERING: Hoppy Hour with $3 beers & $5 well drinks 5-8 p.m., then join in for Tight Ass Two's Days with 2-4-1 well drinks all night. Enjoy $7 Alexander Beaverhausens. Inner Space Yoga with Paul 7-8 p.m. All levels. Work your spiritual and physical fitness with this energetic flow sequence. Donation based classes. 2-4-1 sauna happy hour 5-11 p.m.

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