Eyes on Miami: Chase Stokes, Trey Songz, Max Verstappen, and Others

It’s not easy having eyes all over the scene, being around to take in all the wild visuals at all the worthwhile places in the city. There are, however, those parties and gallery openings where a fortunate photographer can point and shoot. Every week, in collaboration with World Red Eye, New Times brings you a solid recap of all the recent experiences you might’ve missed around Miami. It’s impossible to be everywhere, but, hey, we can try to keep our Eyes on Miami.

Major Food Group Launches Dirty French

Major Food Group (MFG), the globally acclaimed hospitality brand that has taken Miami’s restaurant scene by storm, will soon unveil its first-ever project in Brickell, Dirty French Steakhouse, a glamorous, energetic, and extraordinary interpretation of the classic steakhouse. Located at 1200 Brickell Avenue, the restaurant welcomes guests beginning April 29 and is poised to become one of the most celebrated and sought-after steakhouses in the U.S.

F1 Drivers Max Verstappen and Sergio “Checo” Pérez Throw the Ceremonial First Pitch at the Miami Marlins Game at LoanDepot Park

From pit lane to the pitching mound, Oracle Red Bull Racing drivers Max Verstappen and Sergio Pérez threw the ceremonial first pitch before the Miami Marlins game on Wednesday, May 4, at Loandepot Park.

Locust Projects’ Pop-Up Art Benefit Preview

On Thursday, April 28, Locust Projects hosted a private preview cocktail of its pop-up art sale in the Miami Design District.

Deadmau5 at LIV

Deadmau5 was given a warm welcome back to LIV on Saturday, where he took over the DJ booth and played a fire set! Confetti was flying and bottles were popping as partygoers were dancing the night away until the early morning.

Casa Primavera Presents the Perfect Escape to Golden Moments with Limited-Edition Tequila Don Julio Primavera

Tequila Don Julio celebrated the return of its limited edition tequila, Don Julio Primavera, with an exclusive private event cohosted by actor Chase Stokes in Miami.

VisualMiami@Arsht Reception

The Adrienne Arsht Center celebrated the return of its VisualMiami@Arsht visual arts program with a VIP reception honoring local contemporary artist Jessy Nite.

Surreal Night at the Museum

On Saturday, April 30, members of the Bass’ danced in the unconscious for a fantastical one-night-only extravaganza, Surreal Night at the Museum.

Faena Theater’s Nocturne Venomous Beauty

Faena Theater welcomed guests to Nocturne’s most sinister party yet, “Venomous Beauty,” a menacing fantastical world that blurred the lines between audience and performance. Featuring burlesque, cirque, aerialist, and fire acts by Quixotic Fusion, set to the Ibiza sounds of DJ Mine Mia, guests were lured into a venomous performance-driven dance party unlike anything else in Miami Beach.

Art From the Heart

On Saturday, April 30, guests were given an incredible opportunity to view and purchase works from Miami’s world-renowned artists and talented emerging artists.

Reach & Rise Signature Residences Hosts a Contemporary Art Show

Reach & Rise Signature Residences hosted a contemporary art show on April 27 alongside the Doral Contemporary Art Museum.

Steve Aoki at Story Fridays

Partygoers made their way to Story on Friday, where Steve Aoki took over the DJ booth for another unforgettable performance. The crowd was going crazy as confetti was flying, and guests got caked by the internationally renowned DJ.

Life House, South of Fifth Housewarming Celebration

A night to remember at Life House, South of Fifth, kicking off the property’s housewarming weekend with cocktails crafted with locally sourced ingredients, coastal-inspired bites, and great company.

Earth Tone Studio Launch Party

Theo Braun Productions presents the official launch party of Earth Tone Studio, a brand new project recording studio focused on providing high-end music production to artists and singer-songwriters. Musicians, artists, event producers, and more came together to celebrate the premiere of Earth Tone Studio.

Kiki on the River Sundays

Guests celebrated the end of the weekend with a bang at Kiki on the River Sundays. With live entertainment and impeccable vibes, partygoers danced the night away.

Bottled Blonde Saturdays

Partygoers had a fun-filled Saturday night at Wynwood’s newest hotspot, Bottled Blonde, where guests enjoyed pizza, draft beers, and endless bottle parades, all under one roof.

Mr. Hospitality’s “A Night at Sahara” at El Tucán

Mr. Hospitality’s “A Night at Sahara” at El Tucán, a Pride-month dinner party pop-up to celebrate the life and legacy of Leslie Cohen and her legendary New York City nightclub, Sahara.

Mayami Fridays

Mayami was packed from wall to wall on Friday night as guests danced and ordered endless bottle parades under the neon lights at this Tulum-inspired club.

Trey Songz at XXIII Club Fridays

Trey Songz made a celebrity appearance at XXIII Club on Friday, where he took over the mic and had the crowd going wild and singing “Say Ahh.” The vibes were high and the bottles flowed as partygoers danced the night away until the early morning.

TiÁ«sto at E11even Saturdays

TiÁ«sto was given a warm welcome at E11even, Miami’s only 24-hour nightclub, where he took over the DJ booth and played sick beats. Partygoers were dancing the night away as they ordered endless bottle parades until the early morning.

Strawberry Moon Saturdays

The sun was shining on Strawberry Moon’s pool as guests made their way to their iconic Saturday party. With mimosas in hand and impeccable vibes, partygoers ordered endless bottle parades all day long.