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THURSDAY, MARCH 3 WELCOME CENTER* Noon – 10 p.m. Doubletree Surfcomber Hotel, 1717 Collins Ave., MB Pick up your passes and tickets and get all your questions about the Winter Party Festival answered. Admission: Free SINGOUT* 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Avenue, MB Join Florida Grand Opera for a Young Artist concert of music from the company's productions. The performance will be followed by wine and hors d'oeuvres with the artists. This event is supported by The Miami Foundation. Admission: Free WINTER CABARET 7 p.m. – 5 a.m. Palace, 1200 Ocean Drive, MB Palace is the place to go after a day on the beach of soaking up the sun and enjoying all the eye candy. The cabaret show will be hosted by Missy Miyake and starts at 7 p.m. Snag some $3 domestic draft, $11 domestic pitchers, or Ultimat cocktails for $6 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Admission: Free MEETING OF THE LORDS 8 p.m. – Midnight Lords South Beach, 1120 Collins Ave., MB TP Lords and her cast of performers invade South Beach’s newest and only gay hotel, The Lords South Beach, for a rambunctious dinner party. A three-course prix fixed meal paired with fab performances make this the most delicious and entertaining dinner in town! Admission: $30 WOMEN'S ART EXHIBIT & COCKTAIL RECEPTION* 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. EVE, 1306 N. Miami Avenue, Miami Join us for an evening of art and music in Downtown Miami that will tempt all your senses. Enjoy the work 26 | wire magazine | wireweekly.com
of four artists from the LGBT community, including the abstract paintings of Carla Fache, a video installation by Silvia Ros, the abstract meets figurative paintings of Mary Larsen, and the stunning photography of Suzanne Abramson. The event will also feature live entertainment by local indie favorite Sirens and Sealions and music by DJ Dezrock. Price includes hors d'oeuvres and complimentary wine and Grey Goose cocktails. Admission: $25 in advance/$30 day of IGNITE "AN OFFICIAL WPF EVENT"* 10 p.m. – 5 a.m. Score, 727 Lincoln Road, MB Get your fire started at the first dance party of the week. Direct from Montreal, Stephan Grondin ignites Winter Party Festival's flame at Lincoln Road's hottest dance club, Score, with DJ Drew Tribe opening the party with his hot beats. Admission: $20 in advance/$25 day of "THE SIMPLE LIFE" 10 p.m. - 5 a.m. Buck15 Lounge, 707 Lincoln Lane, MB Thursdays are always hot at Simple Life Thursdays with Edison Farrow as your host, along with Chyna as the Door Goddess and DJ Daisy D spinning a mix of HipHop, 80s, Rock and Dance, you can bet tonight won’t be any different. $5 well drinks from 10 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.! This party attracts a fun, young, hip, fashionable crowd in this intimate New York City style lounge. Doors open at 10 p.m. To avoid lines, please arrive before 11:30 p.m.
and a fab performance by Miss Keri! This is the sexiest place for women to meet other women and their gay best friends on the beach. $5 Finlandia and $3 Peroni/Miller Lite all night plus 1/2 price drinks 11 p.m. until midnight. Admission: Free GET TWISTED 11 p.m. – 5 a.m. TWIST, 1057 Washington Ave., MB Don’t miss out on a fabulous night at TWIST with seven different bars, DJ Mika, stiff drinks, beautiful dancers, and of course, the only place where there’s “Never a cover... Always a groove.” Admission: Free
FRIDAY, MARCH 4 WELCOME CENTER* Noon – 10 p.m. Doubletree Surfcomber Hotel, 1717 Collins Ave., MB Pick up your passes and tickets and get all your questions about the Festival answered. Admission: Free HELL & HEAVEN AT THE POOL* Noon - 5 p.m. Doubletree Surfcomber, 1717 Collins Avenue, MB Join us for an afternoon of lounging by and in the pool when Brazil's hottest circuit party, Hell & Heaven, turns up the heat with Brazilian DJs Andre Queiroz and Guga Rahner. Surfcomber guests admitted for free.
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SWEET THURSDAYS “LADIES WHO LOVE LADIES NIGHT” 10 p.m. – 3 a.m. MOVA, 1625 Michigan Ave., MB
DRAG MADNESS 4 p.m. – 2 a.m. The Palace, 12th and Ocean Drive, MB
Come and enjoy South Beach’s most upscale gay lounge while listening to the fabulous beats resonating from the speakers, as DJ Zehno works it out for the girls. Expect high quality cocktails, sexy professionals, great music,
Drop by Ocean Drive’s only gay bar for some fabulous shows. Get your Winter Party Weekend started off right, as beautiful nearly naked beachgoers dance, prance, and party it up to the beats of DJ Beau Dasher. At 7 p.m. the diva of the Palace, Miss Latrice Royal, will hit the
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stage to kick off their astounding Drag Madness. $8 Long Islands and $30 pitchers. Admission: Free PASSPORT TO LINCOLN ROAD: A SHOPPING ADVENTURE* 4 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Lincoln Road, MB One of the most popular shopping destinations in America welcomes Winter Party Festival for a night of special offers and fun. FCUK, Macy's, Babalu Miami, and Kiehl's Since 1851 will be offering discounts, raffle prizes, and complimentary Grey Goose cocktails, with 20% of all sales being donated to the Winter Party Festival. This is a great way to buy premium products at discounted prices AND support the LGBT community. Admission: Free GAY & LESBIAN WALKING TOUR OF SOUTH BEACH* 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Art Deco Welcome Center, 10th St & Ocean Drive, MB The Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, and the Miami Design Preservation League present a 90-minute walking tour of South Beach highlighting the contributions of gay men and lesbians to the history of Miami Beach and the preservation of its architectural gems. You will also be introduced to some of the South Beach hot spots of gay life. The tour departs from the Art Deco Welcome Center at 10th Street and Ocean Drive. Reservations are not required. For information and tickets, please call the Art Deco Welcome Center at 305.531.3484. Admission: $20 BBQ & PRIM 6:30 p.m. – 7 a.m. TWIST, 1057 Washington Ave, MB If you’ve spent all your money to attend the Winter Party events and need to find a great inexpensive way to eat and drink, head over to TWIST for their Friday afternoon barbeque. With 2-4-1 EVERYTHING, and free hot dogs, 27 | wire magazine | wireweekly.com
hamburgers, and chicken wings among much, much more. At 10 p.m. DJ Paulie will hop on the wheels of steel to take everyone on a fabulous musical journey. Admission: Free CYRANO FILM RETROSPECTIVE & RECEPTION* 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Miami Beach Cinematheque, 1130 Washington Ave, MB The Miami Beach Cinematheque hosts this insightful discussion with Justin Moss of the Florida Grand Opera and Kareem Tabsch of O’ Cinema. Admission: Free PA'ELLA – THE DINNER EVENT* 8 p.m. -11 p.m. 660 at The Angler's, 660 Washington Ave., MB Before you put your cha cha heels on and head over to the dance party, start the evening with dinner and some friends at the critically acclaimed restaurant 660 at The Angler’s. Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli has added a delectable Latin infused three-course pre-fixed menu for Winter Party guests. $50 includes dinner, tax, gratuity, and entrance to Pa'ella party before 12 a.m. 24 hours needed for reservations. This is a limited event. Admission: $50 SOUTH BEACH COMEDY FESTIVAL PRESENTS WANDA SYKES* 8 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. The Fillmore Miami Beach, 1700 Washington Ave, MB The outrageously funny Wanda Sykes appears at The Fillmore Miami Beach Friday night as part of the South Beach Comedy Festival. Be part of a group of 50 who will enjoy non-stop laughing with the hilarious star of The New Adventures of Old Christine and Wanda At Large. Admission: $48.50 FILTHY GORGEOUS 10 p.m. – 7 a.m. Score Nightclub, 727 Lincoln Road, MB Filthy Gorgeous is the greatest, no-attitude party in Miami Beach with lots of seductive boys and over the top
entertainers filling the dance floor. This year there is a live performance by Elephant (The Gay Twin Rappers) and Josie Cotton the amazing 80s Diva. Filthy Gorgeous will also feature recording artist Stephanie Carcache. There are always hot go-go boys, fabulous entertainment, and a sexy crowd. Get ready for an incredibly fun night on the dance floor until 5 a.m. with DJ Mac. $9 Red Bull and vodka. Admission: $10 HYPE 10 p.m. – 5 a.m. 721 Lincoln Lane, MB Tonight Edison Farrow hosts his Friday night sensation, Hype, with free Finlandia vodka cocktails from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. and music by DJ Brian Zero. Vodka bottle special $125! www.sobesocialclub.com Admission: Free MERCURY RISING* 10 p.m. – 5 a.m. Dolce, 1500 Ocean Drive, MB Temperatures will rise at Friday’s official dance party featuring Miami's own DJ Abel with an opening set by the smoking hot duo Dave & Gerardo, making their Winter Party Festival debut. Mercury Rising guests can buy an Open Bar Upgrade for $50 and enjoy an open bar in the club's exclusive White Room all night long! Admission: $65 in advance/$85 day of PA'ELLA -THE LATIN DANCE PARTY* 10 p.m. – 4 a.m. Nowhere Lounge, 653 Washington Ave, MB A sexy fusion of Latin and tropical rhythms will create an unforgettable evening for dancing the night away. You will experience beautiful dancers and a breathtaking flamenco show. Music by DJ Citizen Jane and guest set by DJ Vixen. Admission: $12 advance/$15 at the door
WIRE MAGAZINE PRESENTS: A LOCAL'S GUIDE TO WINTER PARTY SPLASH! 10 p.m. - 5 a.m. MOVA, 1625 Michigan Avenue, MB
LGBTHEOLOGY ON TAP* 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Van Dyke Café, 846 Lincoln Road, MB
Sun burnt yet? Come to this beach themed red-hot night at MOVA and relax with their juicy shot boys who will be supplying free Herradura Tequila shots. DJ Miik from Coliseum and Discotekka Nightclub will be working the turntables while Drew entertains with his aerial acrobatic performances. Enjoy $6 Finlandia cocktails all night and a late night happy hour with 2-4-1 cocktails from 1 a.m. to 3 a.m.
Was Jesus gay? Come hear one of the country's leading theologians, Ted Jennings, discuss the possibility that Jesus was the lover of another man, and what that means for us today. In this salon-style event, Jennings, the author of The Man Jesus Loved and other works, will lead a casual, thought-provoking conversation. Come before dinner for some real food for thought! Presented in association with SAVE Dade and sunward.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 5 WELCOME CENTER* Noon – 6 p.m. Doubletree Surfcomber Hotel, 1717 Collins Ave., MB Pick up your passes and tickets and get all your questions about the Festival answered. Admission: Free SHOWTIME NETWORKS PRESENTS THE UNDER ONE SUN POOL PARTY* Noon – 6 p.m. Doubletree Surfcomber Hotel, 1717 Collins Avenue, MB The sun is at its hottest when more than 2,500 people are dancing together underneath it at Winter Party Festival's host hotel, the Doubletree Surfcomber. The steam will rise as dueling DJ duo Twisted Dee and Phil B. spin at Winter Party Festival's award-winning Pool Party, presented by the Showtime original series Episodes with decor by 3DX. Guests staying at the Surfcomber will receive two complimentary admissions per room. Admission: GA: $45 in advance/$50 day of DRAGS GONE WILD 4 p.m. – 2 a.m. The Palace, 12th and Ocean Drive, MB Saturday afternoons and evenings the astounding girls at the Palace take the stage to perform for Ocean Drive onlookers. You never know what they’ll have in store for Palace partygoers, but we can guarantee you it will be outrageous. DJ Maximus 3000 will get your beats pumping at 4 p.m. Drags Gone Wild begins at 6 p.m. And don’t forget to check out the gorgeous Palace Boys and the first LGBT friendly reality web show at 6:30 p.m. hosted by Noel Leon and Tiffany Fantasia. Admission: Free 28 | wire magazine | wireweekly.com
Admission: Free VIP COCKTAIL RECEPTION* 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. Bass Museum of Art, 2100 Collins Avenue, MB The Task Force cordially invites you to this special event for their very special guests. Academy Award winner Marlee Matlin will join in to celebrate the coming together of our local community and special guests from around the world. Music by DJ Sayho and valet service provided by Gold Star Parking Systems, Inc. Admission: $85 in advance/$100 day of MOVA SATURDAYS 8 p.m. – 3 a.m. MOVA, 1625 Michigan Ave., MB Join VJ Chris Racine as he turns up the heat in MOVA with his pulsating beats paired with some of the hottest music videos. To keep the party going super sexy shot boys will be handing out FREE HERRADURA TEQUILA shots! There’s always a beautiful crowd, and the martinis are absolutely divine. Admission: Free SWEAT* 9 p.m. – 3 a.m. Boom, 2236 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors (Fort Lauderdale) Get your gear ready and prepare to “Sweat”. Winter Party Festival's leather-themed event moves to Boom in Wilton Manors for a night of hot and sweaty fun, with music by DJ Eddie Baez. Admission: $7 in advance/$10 day of BIGGER SATURDAYS 10 p.m. – 5 a.m. Score Nightclub, 727 Lincoln Road, MB Saturday nights at Score are always jam packed with a gorgeous crowd. And why not? It is the most sensational gay dance club on Lincoln Road. With a hot sound and
lighting system mixed with the amazing beats from the phenomenal DJ Eddie Martiez and warm up sets from DJ J.Felix, this is sure to be an insane night. Free vodka welcome cocktail until 12 a.m. Admission: $10 before 12 a.m./ $15 after INDUSTRY: THE OFFICIAL WOMEN'S WINTER PARTY SIGNATURE DANCE EVENT* 10 p.m. – 4 a.m. Club O1 (formerly Club Nikki), 1 Ocean Drive, MB The beautiful women of South Florida are taking over this decadent venue for an evening of dancing, salacious shows, and sexy beats by Dinah Shore headliner DJ Lisa Pittman. Produced by Pandora Events and presented by Showtime Networks. VIPs enjoy express entry, private VIP area, three drink tickets for Grey Goose cocktails, a VIP gift bag, and more. Admission: $15 in advance/$20 day of WINTER PARTY MATINÉE* 10 p.m. - 5 a.m. Paris Theatre, 550 Washington Avenue, MB One of the biggest parties in Europe, Matinée, returns to Miami Beach after its sold-out New Year's Eve debut, this time with a pair of its resident DJs, Taito Tikaro and Theresa. Don't miss this new-to-Winter Party extravaganza with a very special surprise performance. Purchase a VIP ticket for express entry to the event and access to the exclusive VIP area, with open bar from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., on the Grand Balcony. Admission: $65 in advance/$85 day of WINTER PARTY MADNESS 11 p.m. – 7 a.m. TWIST, 1057 Washington Ave., MB As a South Beach staple, any night of the week you can catch tons of sexy gay boys working the seven rooms of TWIST. From steamy hip hop beats to sultry house music, the variety is amazing. Tonight TWIST is bringing in DJ Mika and you can bet your ass, the dance floor is going to be packed! Remember, “Never a cover, always a groove”. Admission: Free
SUNDAY, MARCH 6 WOMEN'S JAZZ BRUNCH* 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lords South Beach, 1120 Collins Ave., MB The 5th Annual Jazz Brunch features great music, fabulous food, delicious drinks and wonderful women, plus the amazing sound of Karina Iglesias. Admission: $40 in advance/$45 day of
WIRE MAGAZINE PRESENTS: A LOCAL'S GUIDE TO WINTER PARTY BRUNCHIC “WINTER EDITION”* 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Palace, 1200 Ocean Drive, MB
BOILING POINT: CARNIVAL @ WPF '11* 10 p.m. – 5 a.m. Cameo, 1445 Washington Avenue, MB
SHOUT! 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. Mova, 1625 Michigan Ave, MB
Noel Leon hosts this special edition of South Beach's most popular Sunday Brunch. This year they will have two seatings: 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Both include unlimited mimosas. Reserve your table by calling 305.531.7234. South Beach’s longest running drag brunch will featuring Noel Leon, Shanaya Bright, and a special performance.
Making its triumphant return to South Beach on Sunday night, Winter Party Festival will transform Cameo Nightclub (formerly Crobar) into an all-out Brazilian Carnival party, with over-the-top production, décor, dancers, sound, and lights. Experience the grand spectacle of Carnival as Winter Party brings it to Miami for the first time ever with the out-of-this-world sounds of DJs Hector Fonseca, Brett Henrichsen, and Danny LeBlack. Presented by MEGGA and BuBu Sao Paulo and sponsored by Grindr.
If you have any voice left after all the weekend debauchery, head over to MOVA for their weekly Karaoke party, SHOUT! VJ AJ Reddy will be working the turntables, while revelers enjoy ½ priced drinks all night long!
Admission: $31.95 per person WINTER PARTY BEACH PARTY* Noon – 6 p.m. Lummus Park at 12th Street and Ocean Drive, MB The Hottest Winter in the world lands on the beach at Winter Party Festival's award-winning main event, the Winter Party Beach Party. Join over 5,000 Winter Party guests, as DJ Alyson Calagna delivers music unlike you've ever heard from her before. Miami Beach favorite DJ Charlmix gets your day started, and Showtime Networks presents the exclusive Cabana Club. You will not want to miss out on this event! Admission: $80 in advance/$100 day of SUNDAY WINTERLAND T-DANCE* 4 p.m. – 11 p.m. The Palace, 1200 Ocean Drive, MB Let the lovely ladies from The Palace entertain while DJs Demarko and Oliver blasts the best beats. Presented by Absolut Vodka and Bud Light, this afternoon T-dance is sure to be debaucherous. Expect big drinks, big talent, and big surprises. Admission: Free BEACH PARTY COOL DOWN 6 p.m. – close Mova, 1625 Michigan Ave., MB After partying it up in the sun and on the sand, swing by MOVA for some cocktails and high energy beats. Admission: Free PANTY RAID SUNDAY WPF AFTER PARTY 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Score, 727 Lincoln Road, MB
Admission:$65 in advance/$85 day of JUMP SUNDAYS 10p.m. - 5 a.m. Liquid Niteclub, 1439 Washington Avenue, MB 818 screening after party presented by Edison Farrow & Omar Gonzalez. DJ Jarell will be rocking the dance floor and Stephanie Carcache will do a special performance. Free Svedka vodka drinks 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. Admission: Free PUSSILA STRIP MADNESS 11 p.m. – 5 a.m. TWIST, 1057 Washington Ave., MB DJ Paulie takes Winter Party warriors on a trip through some of the hottest beats in the biz. You also won’t want to miss Pussila’s scandalous amateur strip contest in the Bungalow Bar. Admission: Free
MONDAY, MARCH 7 AFTERGLOW* 5 a.m. – ??? Club Mekka, 950 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Not ready to cool off? Then continue the party from dawn until dusk at Winter Party Festival's final dance event featuring the music of DJs Joe Gauthreaux and Eddie Elias. Admission: $55 in advance/$75 day of BON VOYAGE 4 p.m. – 2 a.m. Palace, 1200 Ocean Drive, MB
DJ Vixen will host this event for Women Who Love Women. You might just meet that special little lady, if not, you can at least enjoy $4 vodka cocktails and $3 beers. No matter what we guarantee you’ll have a blast.
After a weekend full of non-stop partying, swing by Ocean Drive’s only gay bar for some recovery cocktails and great music.
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Admission: Free SIMMER DOWN: THE CLOSING EVENT* 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. Lords South Beach, 1120 Collins Avenue, MB Don’t miss your last chance to mix, mingle, and make a few more memories before you leave Winter Party Festival. South Beach’s most popular new hangout hosts our closing event, with drink specials all night long. Admission: Free CLOSE IT OUT 11 p.m. – 5 a.m. TWIST, 1057 Washington Ave., MB After a fabulous weekend of amazing parties, there’s no better place to wrap up your festivities than at one of South Beach’s most legendary bars. Join DJ Lazaro Leon as he works the turntables for the hardcore party folk! Admission: Free