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BarBattle TV at Mezcalista
BarBattleTV is back for its sixth episode, and this time the series is popping up at Mezcalista at the Moxy Miami South Beach. This time around, Gramps bartender Juliette Saputo will go head-to-head with Primo Liquors’ Alyssa Champion. With Mezcalista’s poison of choice being mezcal (duh!), expect plenty of smokey cocktails as the women battle for the title. 5 to 9 p.m. Monday, August 16, at Mezcalista, 921 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; 305-423-0094; mezcalistamiami.com. Admission is free with RSVP via eventbrite.com.
Beatcamp Liquid Drum & Bass at Coyo Taco Coral Gables
If you feel a rumbling sensation along Giralda Avenue on Thursday night, fret not. It’s just the bimonthly Beatcamp Liquid Drum & Bass party shaking things up at Coyo Taco Coral Gables. Hosted by Craze and Shinobi, the party promises a bass-heavy lineup that ranges from dubstep to house and classic drum ‘n’ bass. 9 p.m. Thursday, August 19, at Coyo Taco, 126 Giralda Ave., Coral Gables; 786-629-7929; coyo-taco.com. Admission is free.
Lemon City Trio at Focal Brewing Company
Guitarist Nick Tanner, keyboardist Brian Robertson, and drummer Aaron Glueckauf make up the soul and funk outfit Lemon City Trio. The group has plenty of experience in the Miami music scene – Tanner was part of Politix and Robertson is formerly of ANR – so its music can help but find inspiration from the 305. (Lemon City refers to the Upper Eastside neighborhood that makes up part of present-day Little Haiti.) Catch to local supergroup at Focal Brewing Company on Friday, alongside plenty of craft beers and pizza. 8 p.m. Friday, August 20, at Focal Brewing Company, 7235 NE Fourth Ave., Miami; 305-363-5166; focalbrewing.com. Admission is free.
Veza Sur Four-Year Cumpleaños Block Party
If you come from a big Latin family, you know how big birthday parties can get, especially for the little ones. The kid may have gone to bed at 7 p.m., but the party keeps going well beyond 2 a.m. On Saturday, Veza Sur Brewing will be the pequeñito turning four, and it’s celebrating with one big block party. DJs Wasabi, Ill-set, and Ka5 will be spinning while Wolf of Tacos, Apocalypse BBQ, and Night Owl Cookies will be serving bites. Also, be there for the special release of the Mezcalito, a Belgian strong ale aged in mezcal barrels. Noon to 2 a.m. Saturday, August 21, at Veza Sur Brewing, 55 NW 25th St., Miami; 786-362-6300; vezasur.com. Admission is free.
Miami Design District Public Art Tour
Luxury brands like Tom Ford, Louis Vuitton, and Gucci all call Miami’s Design District home, but that might be the least interesting part of the neighborhood. The area is littered with public art sculptures and installations. On Saturday, join the public art tour to familiarize yourself with them. This time around, the theme is “Curated Projects,” which in addition to the public art, there will be stops at Emmett Moore’s “The Grotto,” Apollo Projects, April Bey installation for Fringe Projects. 5 to 6 p.m. Saturday, August 21, at Palm Court Plaza, 140 NE 39th St., Miami; miamidesigndistrict.net. Admission is free with RSVP via eventbrite.com.
Motion Picture Soundtrack: Aphex Twins Peak at Space Park
Who killed Laura Palmer? Well, if you haven’t figured it out yet, you’ll have the chance when David Lynch’s classic, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me, screens at Space Park – with a bit of a twist. The venue’s Motion Picture Soundtrack series see popular films being re-scored with new music. Aphex Twins Peak will see the 1992 film paired with the music of British producer Aphex Twin. 6 p.m. Saturday, August 21, at Space Park, 298 NE 61st St., Miami; spaceparkmiami.com. Admission is free.
Ordinary Boys at Gramps
Despite what Gen Z thinks, it did not invent the “sad boy” phenomenon. Morrissey was doing the “sad boy” thing way before the entire generation was born. Miami’s Morrissey and the Smiths tribute band, Ordinary Boys, will be welcoming the hot and humid season with Summer Bummer at Gramps on Saturday. Plus, you’ll get to enjoy all your favorite Smiths and Moz tunes without having to hear Morrissey’s alt-right ramblings. 8 p.m. Saturday, August 21, at Gramps, 176 NW 24th St., Miami; 855-732-8992; gramps.com. Admission is free.
