The holidays are nearing but still not close enough, hunks of time off a distant gleam on the horizon. For now, we've got the weekends to drool over. You've slugged through rain and traffic, dammit, and you deserve a good time -- or several good times, as our guide provides.
We've got bands. We've got booze. And we've got all the pre-Halloween messiness your heart can handle before the big day next week.
See also: Halloween 2014 in Miami: Ten Things To Do Before the 31st
Friday
- Carnival of Darkness at The Biltmore: Get your creep and cocktail on at the famously haunted hotel.
Amorem Artis at 1826 Restaurant and Lounge: Take in massive displays of video art curated by Sedition, beats by DJ Jessica Who, and gourmet eats by chef Danny Grant. Admission is $50 at the door or free with RSVP.
Saturday
- Last Call at Tobacco Road: Say goodbye to the Road as we know it with strong booze and good bands.
- Halloween Sundowner at Vizcaya: Go fancy for All Hallows' Eve at the iconic Vizcaya Museum & Gardens.
- SAVE's Halloween Ball at the DuPont Building: Support the local LGBT community at the annual costume party that rages till 3 a.m.
- Smash & Grab at Locust Projects: Get in on the annual art raffle raucous and jam at the after party.
- Oktoberfest at Bistro BE: Pumpkin waffles and more Belgian twists on the beer-filled celebration.
Sunday
- Catwalk at The Garret: The Halloween edition of the fiercest night in town. Bring the realness with a sexy classic costume.
- Coral Skies Music Festival at Cruzan: A slew of indie rock bands plus "food trucktopia."
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Poolside at The Standard: Miami's best pool welcomes Time Warpers and drunks alike at 8:30 p.m. with a movie screening, costume contest, and a welcome Peroni.
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