With the tents going up in Midtown, Wynwood buzzing with activity, and new restaurants and hotels opening in Miami Beach, it can mean only one thing -- Art Basel Miami Beach is making its way back to the Magic City. And so are the parties.
Now, some will lament the Basel party scene as the "death of art," but pay no attention to those people. The art world isn't adversely affected just because you decide to dance and drink until 5 a.m. the first week of December.
So screw the naysayers. And remember to check Crossfade's Basel Party Guide often, because we'll keep updating it as new events are announced. If you don't see your party listed, feel free to email us with the details.
See also: Basel 2014's Ten Best Parties
Tuesday, December 2
Le Baron Ten-Year Anniversary. FDR at the Delano, 1685 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Doors at 11 p.m.; access limited to VIPs and invited guests. Visit lebaronparis.tumblr.com.
The Tipi Project, 30 Years of Morgans Hotel Group. DJ set by YACHT. With Misaki Kawai, Jen Stark, and Eric Firestone Gallery. Mondrian South Beach, 1100 West Ave., Miami Beach. Event from 6 - 9 p.m; private and by invitation only. Visit morganshotelgroup.com.
Discobox with DJ Harvey. Basement, Miami Beach Edition, 2901 Collin Ave., Miami Beach. Doors at 11 p.m. Visit basementmiami.com.
Mother's Ruin + The Commodore Take Over. Gramps, 176 NW 24th St., Miami. Visit grampsbar.com.
ICA Miami's Opening Celebration After-Party. With Twin Shadow (DJ set) and Prince Rama. Moore Building, 191 NE 40th Street, Miami. By invitation only. Visit icamiami.org.
Chromeo (DJ set). With Pirate Stereo and Santiago Caballero. Bardot, 3456 N. Miami Ave., Miami. Doors at 10 p.m., and tickets cost $15 to $20 via showclix.com. Ages 21 and up. Call 305-576-7750, or visit bardotmiami.com.
Favela Beach Art Basel Edition. Hosted by Mr. Brainwash and DJ Sinatra, Klutch, DJ Sal Morale, and Jus Ske. Wall Lounge at W South Beach, 2201 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Tickets $80 via wantickets.com. Call 305-938-3130 or visit wallmiami.com.
See also: Art Basel Miami Beach 2014 Bar Guide
Wednesday, December 3
James Murphy. Presented by III Points. With Mr. Brown. Bardot, 3456 N. Miami Ave., Miami. Doors open at 10 p.m., and tickets cost $30 to $38 via showclix.com. Ages 21 and up. Call 305-576-7750, or visit bardotmiami.com.
#9414 20 Years of Martin Buttrich. With Pete Tong, Danyelino, and Ms. Mada. Presented by Link and Miami Rebels. Trade, 1439 Washington Ave., Miami. Doors open at 11 p.m., and tickets cost $15 to $30 via residentadvisor.net. Ages 21 and up. Call 305-531-6666, or visit trademia.com.
Blow Up Art Basel 2014. With Marco Bailey and Ben Finx. Treehouse, 323 23rd St., Miami Beach. Doors open at 11 p.m., and tickets cost $10 to $20 via residentadvisor.net. Ages 21 and up. Call 305-674-4478, or visit treehousemiami.com.
Discobox with Horsemeat Disco. Basement, Miami Beach Edition, 2901 Collin Ave., Miami Beach. Doors at 11 p.m. Visit basementmiami.com.
Jeffrey Deitch, Tommy Hilfiger, and V Magazine's Art Basel Opening Night Party. Performance by Miley Cyrus. Raleigh Hotel, 1775 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Event from 10 p.m. to midnight. By invitation only. Visit raleighhotel.com.
MISHKA + MIA Skate Shop present Left Brain, Mike G, and Larry Susan (OFWGKTA). Gramps, 176 NW 24th St., Miami. Visit grampsbar.com.
Chrome Hearts Opening. With live performance by Zoe Kravitz of Lolawolf and DJ set by Atlanta de Cadenet. Chrome Hearts, 4025 NE Second Ave., Miami. Event is from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. By invitation only. Visit chromehearts.com.
Fuck Art, Let's Dance! With Radio Slave, Uchi, and Jevne. Electric Pickle, 2826 N. Miami Ave., Miami. Doors open at 10 p.m., and tickets cost $10 to $15 via residentadvisor.net. Call 305-456-5613, or visit electricpicklemiami.com.
Thursday, December 4
FKA Twigs and Clams Casino. Presented by the National YoungArts Foundation and III Points. Thursday, December 4. National YoungArts Campus, 2100 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. The show starts at 7 p.m., and tickets cost $37 plus fees via showclix.com. Call 305-377-1140, or visit youngarts.org.
Life and Death Art Basel. Presented by PL0T and Poplife. Hosted by Aquabooty. With Dixon, Bob Moses, Recondite (Live), Mind Against, Thugfucker, Vaal, and DJ Tennis. Grand Central, 697 N. Miami Ave., Miami. The show starts at 10 p.m., and tickets cost $45 to $50 plus fees via residentadvisor.net. Ages 21 and up. Call 305-377-2277, or visit grandcentralmiami.com.
Bossa Nova Civic Club x Art Basel Miami Party 2014. With Jacques Renault, Marcos Cabral, and Aurora Halal. Doors open at 10 p.m., and admission is free with RSVP via [email protected]. Church On York with Iceage, Trash Talk, Lust For Youth, Ukiah Drag, Divorce Money, and Snakehole. Gramps, 176 NW 24th St., Miami. Visit grampsbar.com.
See also: Wynwood's Five Best Bars
Thursday, December 4
Les Sins (Chaz Bundick from Toro Y Moi). Bardot, 3456 N. Miami Ave., Miami. Doors at 10 p.m., and tickets cost $20 to $25 via showclix.com. Ages 21 and up. Call 305-576-7750, or visit bardotmiami.com.
Modern Amusement. With Lee Foss and Patrick Topping. Trade, 1439 Washington Ave., Miami. Doors open at 11 p.m., and tickets cost $15 to $20 via residentadvisor.net. Ages 21 and up. Call 305-531-6666, or visit trademia.com.
Steve Bug. With Surreal Flight. Do Not Sit On the Furniture, 423 16th St., Miami Beach. Doors open at 10 p.m., and presale tickets cost $15 via residentadvisor.net, $20 at the door. Call 510-551-5067, or visit facebook.com/donotsit.
Future Brown. With Kelela. Perez Art Museum Miami, 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Doors open at 8 p.m., and the event is open only to PAMM members and Art Basel, Design Miami, and Art Miami VIPs. Visit pamm.org.
Disaronno Terrace Art Week Edition. DJs TBA. Gale South Beach, 1690 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the event is invite only. Visit disaronno.beoriginale.com.
Le Baron Ten-Year Anniversary. FDR at the Delano, 1685 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Doors at 11 p.m.; access limited to VIPs and invited guests. Visit lebaronparis.tumblr.com.
Discobox with James Murphy and Soul Clap. Basement, Miami Beach Edition, 2901 Collin Ave., Miami Beach. Doors at 11 p.m. Visit basementmiami.com.
De Nolet presented by Ketel One. With Twin Shadow (live), the Knocks (DJ set), and Rush Midnight. Soho Studios, 2151 NW First Ct., Miami. By invitation only.
Don't Be Left Out. With Matt Tolfrey and Jozif. Treehouse, 323 23rd St., Miami Beach. Doors open at 11 p.m., and free event before 1 a.m. via eventbrite.com. Ages 21 and up. Call 305-674-4478, or visit treehousemiami.com.
#NADAWAVE presents NADA Miami Beach After-Party. With Omar Souleyman, Diamond Terrifier with Mbeharie & Trouble VJs, and Jon Santos. Sandbar, 6752 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Doors at 9:30 p.m. Visit nadawave.com.
Rich Hawtin. LIV, 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Doors at 11 p.m.; tickets $30 for women, $50 for men via wantickets.com. Call 305-674-4680 or visit livnightclub.com.
I'm A House Gangster Art Basel Edition. With DJ Sneak, Jesse Perez, and Juan Basshead. Steam Miami, 30 NE 14th St., Miami. Doors at 11 p.m.; tickets $10 via wantickets.com. Call 786-516-3393 or visit steammiami.com.
Friday, December 5
James Blake. A live performance. Presented by the National YoungArts Foundation and III Points. Friday, December 5. National YoungArts Campus, 2100 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. The show starts at 7 p.m., and tickets cost $25 to $37 plus fees via showclix.com. Call 305-377-1140, or visit youngarts.org.
When Pigs Fly. Lineup Sasha, Dubfire, and Matthew Dear B2B Carl Craig. Presented by Link, Miami Rebels, and Verboten. Trade, 1439 Washington Ave., Miami. Doors open at 11 p.m., and tickets cost $25 to $40 via wantickets.com. Ages 21 and up. Call 305-531-6666, or visit trademia.com.
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Friday, December 5
Bromance Homieland Tour. With Brodinski, Para One, Gener8ion, Louisahhh!!!, Sam Tiba, and Myd. Grand Central, 697 N. Miami Ave., Miami. The show starts at 11 p.m., and tickets cost $20 to $30 plus fees via ticketfly.com. Ages 21 and up. Call 305-377-2277, or visit grandcentralmiami.com.
Crew Love. With Wolf + Lamb, Soul Clap, and Nick Monaco (Live). Presented by PL0T and Slap & Tickle. Electric Pickle, 2826 N. Miami Ave., Miami. Doors open at 9 p.m., and tickets cost $15 to $40 via residentadvisor.net. Call 305-456-5613, or visit electricpicklemiami.com.
Tuskegee. With Seth Troxler B2B the Martinez Brothers. Space, 34 NE 11th St., Miami. Doors open at 10 p.m., and tickets cost $20 to $30 plus fees via wantickets.com. Ages 21 and up. Call 305-375-0001, or visit clubspace.com.
1-800-Dinosaur. Bardot, 3456 N. Miami Ave., Miami. Doors open at 10 p.m., and tickets cost $37 via showclix.com. Ages 21 and up. Call 305-576-7750, or visit bardotmiami.com.
Le Baron Ten-Year Anniversary. FDR at the Delano, 1685 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Doors at 11 p.m.; access limited to VIPs and invited guests. Visit lebaronparis.tumblr.com.
Discobox with Lee Foss. Basement, Miami Beach Edition, 2901 Collin Ave., Miami Beach. Doors at 11 p.m. Visit basementmiami.com.
Scope + Vh1 Art + Music. With Nabiha, Swizz Beatz, Zen Freeman. Mansion, 1235 Washington Ave., Miami. Event from 8 - 11 p.m. Private and invite only. Visit scope-art.com.
Xeno & Oaklander, Quintron, and Pictureplane with DJs Josh Cheon (Dark Entries), Benton G., and Mikey R. Gramps, 176 NW 24th St., Miami. Visit grampsbar.com.
Ahol Sniffs Glue Backyard BBQ. With Otto Von Shirach, DJ Poshgod, Juleisy y Karla, the Suarez, Master Feathers, and KILLAKA5. Mokai, 235 23rd St., Miami Beach. Doors at 10 p.m. Visit mokaimiami.com.
De Nolet presented by Ketel One. With Cashmere Cat, Midnight Magic, DJ Getlive!. Soho Studios, 2151 NW First Ct., Miami. By invitation only.
Tumblr IRL. With TV on the Radio. Miami Ironside Market Space, 7610 NE Fourth Ct., Miami. Event from 6 to 9 p.m.; free and all ages. Visit irlirl.tumblr.com/TVOTR.
Paris Hilton (DJ Set). With Isaac Ferry and Mr. Mauricio. Wall Lounge at W South Beach, 2201 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Call 305-938-3130 or visit wallmiami.com.
#NADAWAVE presents LOLBasel. Hosted by Eric Allan Schwartau and featuring Casey Jane Ellison, Steven Phillips-Horst, Rachel Lord, and Ryder Ripps. Sandbar, 6752 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Doors at 9:30 p.m. Visit nadawave.com.
David Guetta. Listen Tour 2015. LIV, 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Doors at 11 p.m.; tickets $75 for women, $125 for men via wantickets.com. Call 305-674-4680 or visit livnightclub.com.
Doorly. Steam Miami, 30 NE 14th St., Miami. Doors at 11 p.m.; tickets $10 to $15 via wantickets.com. Call 786-516-3393 or visit steammiami.com
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Saturday, December 6
Kim Ann Foxman, Honey Soundsystem, and Mystic Bill. Hosted by Gayletter and Kodex Agency; art installation by Phillip Fillastre. TSL Lounge, 167 NW 23rd St., Miami. Doors open at 8 p.m., and tickets $15 to $10 via eventbrite.com. Call 786-409-2241, or visit tsllounge.com.
6 on the 6th. With Paul van Dyk. Marathon six-hour set. Space, 34 NE 11th St., Miami. Doors open at 10 p.m., and tickets cost $20 to $30 plus fees via wantickets.com. Ages 21 and up. Call 305-375-0001, or visit clubspace.com.
Basel Castle 2014. With Future Islands and Yung Lean & Sad Boys. Overthrow Castle, 41 NW 20th St., Miami. Tickets $20 via ticketfly.com. Visit baselcastle.com.
Music on Miami. With Marco Carola. Presented by Link and Miami Rebels. Story Nightclub, 136 Collins Ave., Miami. Doors open at 11 p.m., and tickets cost $30 for women, $40 for men via wantickets.com. Ages 21 and up. Call 305-538-2424, or visit storymiami.com.
Paris by Night. With Bob Sinclar and Chicco Secci. Wall Lounge, 2201 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Doors open at 11 p.m., and tickets cost $80 plus fees via wantickets.com. Ages 21 and up. Call 305-938-3130, or visit wallmiami.com.
Le Baron Ten-Year Anniversary. FDR at the Delano, 1685 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Doors at 11 p.m.; access limited to VIPs and invited guests. Visit lebaronparis.tumblr.com.
Benoit & Sergio. With Valentin Stip, DJ Three and Uchi. Bardot, 3456 N. Miami Ave., Miami. Doors open at 10 p.m., and tickets cost $20 to $27 via showclix.com. Ages 21 and up. Call 305-576-7750, or visit bardotmiami.com.
SBTRKT. Presented by the National YoungArts Foundation and III Points. Saturday, December 6. National YoungArts Campus, 2100 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. The show starts at 7 p.m., and tickets cost $25 to $37 plus fees via showclix.com. Call 305-377-1140 or visit youngarts.org.
Discobox with Louie Vega. Basement, Miami Beach Edition, 2901 Collin Ave., Miami Beach. Doors at 11 p.m. Visit basementmiami.com.
Dave Maclean (Django Django) and Psychic Mirrors with DJ Mr. Brown. Gramps, 176 NW 24th St., Miami. Visit grampsbar.com.
Eden, a night of house music with Tony Humphries. Grand Central, 697 N. Miami Ave., Miami. Doors at 11 p.m. Tickets $10 to $20 via ticketfly.com. Visit grandcentralmiami.com.
Drumcode Showcase. Cari Lekebusch, Manic Brothers, and Allan Gallego. Treehouse, 323 23rd St., Miami Beach. Doors open at 11 p.m., and tickets cost $10 to $20 via residentadvisor.net. Ages 21 and up. Call 305-674-4478, or visit treehousemiami.com.
Safe Off/Basel Special. With Actress (live), Breaker 1 2, and Anthony Naples. Electric Pickle, 2826 N. Miami Ave., Miami. Doors open at 10 p.m., and tickets cost $17.55 to $21.65 via residentadvisor.net. Call 305-456-5613, or visit electricpicklemiami.com.
#NADAWAVE. With DJ Noagi-san and Giacomo aka Mr. G. Sandbar, 6752 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Doors at 9:30 p.m. Visit nadawave.com.
Kaskade. LIV, 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Doors at 11 p.m.; tickets $75 for women, $125 for men via wantickets.com. Call 305-674-4680 or visit livnightclub.com.
Erykah Badu, AKA DJ Lo Down Loretta Brown. BET Art Lounge at Fusion MIA, NW Second Ave. and 23rd St., Miami. Doors at 10 p.m.; tickets $25 to $75 via wantickets.com. Visit fusionmia.com.
Sunday, December 7
Fool's Gold Day Off 2014. Sunday, December 7. LMNT, 59 NW 36th St., Miami. The show starts at 2 p.m. and ends at 9. Tickets cost $20 plus fees via ticketfly.com. Visit fgdayoff.com.
Art Basel Closing Party. With Ryan Crosson and Shaun Reeves. Do Not Sit On the Furniture, 423 16th St., Miami Beach. Doors open at 10 p.m., and tickets cost $15 via residentadvisor.net. Call 510-551-5067, or visit facebook.com/donotsit.
Le Baron 4th Annual Closing BBQ. Mondrian South Beach, 1100 West Ave., Miami Beach. Event from 2 - 7 p.m. Call 305-514-1500, visit mondrian-miami.com.
Le Baron Ten-Year Anniversary. FDR at the Delano, 1685 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Doors at 11 p.m.; access limited to VIPs and invited guests. Visit lebaronparis.tumblr.com.
Fading Formats Swap Meet with Weather Warlock. Gramps, 176 NW 24th St., Miami. Visit grampsbar.com.
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