Eyes on Miami: Drake, Idris Elba, City Girls, 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.

Bâoli Miami Reopens

Bâoli Miami, the restaurant and nightlife venue on Collins Avenue in South Beach, reopened on Wednesday, March 22. Under the direction of Riviera Dining Group, Bâoli Miami will launch a new menu exploring Indonesian, Thai, Indian, Balinese, and Nepalese flavors along with colorful ingredients and cooking techniques. The updated aesthetic will transport guests with lush tropical foliage, a curated mural from artist Mateo Humano, two back-lit walls ideal for perfect photo moments, gold finishings, and exotic wood.

Tale of Us and CamelPhat for Afterlife at Factory Town

The Afterlife journey has arrived for MMW 2023. Hosted at Factory Town, CamelPhat and Tale of Us captivated guests with stunningly adventurous DJ sets and wowed everyone with their transcending artistic performances and mind-altering visuals.

M2 Grand Opening

It’s back! M2 opened on Wednesday, March 22, occupying the legendary nightclub space at 1235 Washington Ave. The 35,000-square-foot venue has entertainment in its DNA, and with its reopening, expect a whole bag of new tricks in the way of production, lighting, and sound.

Seth Troxler at Floyd

Seth Troxler hit the decks and got Miami moving and grooving on Wednesday night at Floyd for Miami Music Week.

Miami Feeds Israel

Colel Chabad honored Jason Arison, chairman of the Ted Arison Foundation, for its innovation in infant nutrition in Israel. Alex Blavatnik from the Blavatnik Family Foundation and the Blavatnik Food Bank of Israel hosted the event.

Drake at Kiki on the River

Kiki on the River is always the move on Sunday nights! Drake was spotted cheering to the end of the weekend with good company, fun beats & good vibes!

Waka Flocka Flame at Bottled Blonde Sundays

Waka Flocka Flame headed to Bottled Blonde, where he took over the stage and put on an insane performance. The crowd went wild as partygoers ordered endless bottle parades and danced the night away.

97th Anniversary of the Boca Raton

To celebrate an incredible 97 years, the Boca Raton, South Florida’s storied resort and private club, lit the sky with its anniversary gala Under the Stars. Guests were charmed by the musical offerings and dined under a canopy of fireworks in honor of the occasion.

The Estates at Acqualina Circus Maximus Grand Opening

The Estates at Acqualina Circus Maximus will feature three stories of seriously audacious playgrounds. The world’s finest residences are bringing  45,000 square feet of recreational bliss for residents to Sunny Isles.

Creole Food Festival

The Creole Food Festival is a food festival like no other, featuring Creole cuisines and beverages, bringing the best from the Caribbean, Africa, Europe, Asia, and South America to Miami.

Mayami Fridays

Mayami gave partygoers another sizzling evening to remember on a Friday night. Attendees were treated to an epic night of exotic live performances, bottle parades, and fantastic music.

Grand Opening of Calista Greek Seafood Taverna

Authentic Greek restaurant Calista Greek Seafood Taverna celebrated its new location on the revitalized Española Way with a grand opening event.

City Girls at LIVONSUNDAY

City Girls took over LIV on Sunday, setting the vibes high and hyping the crowd. Future and Flo Rida made an appearance, while Kash Doll was seen in VIP, celebrating her birthday by popping bottles and dancing the night away under the cascading confetti.

DJ Khaled at Story Saturdays

Partygoers flocked to Story on Saturday to see DJ Khaled put on an extravaganza of a show. Pleasure P was spotted in VIP cheering to the weekend while the crowd was going wild and dancing the night away.

Thursday Soirée at Marion

It was endless bottle parades and incredible vibes at Marion’s Thursday Soirée. Guests spent the evening mixing and mingling, wining and dining before dancing the night away.

Meek Mill at Mon Cheri Mondays at Swan

Starting the week off with a bang, Mon Cheri Mondays at Swan was in full swing. Guests, including artist Meek Mill, enjoyed delicious cuisine downstairs before continuing the fun and dancing the night away in the trendy upstairs lounge.

Idris Elba and Diplo at E11even Thursdays

Miami Music Week partygoers were taken to a whole new level on Thursday as Diplo and Idris Elba took over the stage at E11even. Idris dominated the decks with his unwavering remixes, edits, and cuts into tracks, with expert timing, while Diplo whipped the crowd up into euphoria with his uplifting funky house, deep, dirty electro, and feel-good club tracks.