Sex Shops and Peep Shows

South Beach loves to glamorize social decay, so it isn’t surprising that Amsterdam’s red-light district, De Wallen, has gotten the SoBe spit-polish treatment. The area, arguably a cesspool of criminal gang activity and human trafficking, is brought to life — minus any actual prostitution — when De Wallen Rouge brings...

By Jose D. Duran

August 12, 2010

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South Beach loves to glamorize social decay, so it isn’t surprising that Amsterdam’s red-light district, De Wallen, has gotten the SoBe spit-polish treatment. The area, arguably a cesspool of criminal gang activity and human trafficking, is brought to life — minus any actual prostitution — when De Wallen Rouge brings the skeeze to Mokai every Friday.

Coincidentally, ever since its lurid face-lift, the lounge looks like a mini-whorehouse. And there, under the glare of the nightclub’s crimson lights, DJs Konflikt and Rascal will provide the sultry soundtrack. The party will also be a feast for your eyes (and dirtier parts), with burlesque featuring contortionists, S&M with plenty of hot wax to spare, and something called a grinder show. Don’t ask. The sin starts at 11 p.m. and costs $25, which wouldn’t even buy you a handjob in the real De Wallen.
Fridays, 11 p.m., 2010

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Jose D. Duran is associate editor of Miami New Times where he primarily oversees the arts and culture and music beats. Jose joined the New Times staff in June 2008 but has been covering Miami culture since 2005. His work has also appeared in publications likeVice, Billboard, and Spin. He’s earned numerous accolades including placing first for Weekly Newspaper Contest: Business Reporting from the Florida Press Association in 2020; placing third for the Writing: Light Feature from the Florida Press Club in 2019; and placing third in Weekly Newspaper Contest: Best Obituary from the Florida Press Association in 2015. Jose holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Florida.

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