Of all the performers in RuPaul’s Drag Race “herstory,” South Florida’s Latrice Royale is arguably one of the most legendary. But if not for a dare from one of her friends, the world might never have met the vivacious superstar. Although Timothy Wilcots was born in California, it was the Sunshine State that birthed Latrice Royale.

The children’s voices on the airwaves summoning you to Santa’s Enchanted Forest are a good indicator that the holidays are here. The temperature has dropped below 70, and the ironic Christmas sweaters are coming out in full force. Before the stresses of the holidays get you down, check out this list of the hottest parties…

“Are you on the list?” are the five dreaded words no partier wants to hear during Miami’s most anticipated week of the year. While it’s no secret that most of the hottest Miami Art Week events require direct Hilton lineage to gain entry, the rest of Miami is trying to find that one friend who claims to know the artist…

You spent the weekend jogging the Rickenbacker Causeway in preparation for the caloric destruction that’s about to go down. But now it’s time to switch gears and concentrate on the real task at hand: figuring out how to cope with the upcoming stress of the holiday. Thanksgiving weekend in Miami has been historically one of the best for parties, so now you need to decide where to spend it. From South Miami to Mid-Beach, here are the top ten Thanksgiving weekend parties in Miami-Dade. Choose wisely.

Almost four years to the day, one of Miami’s most influential parties was born in an attempt to “fill a void in Miami’s queer scene.” Noticing the lack of such scene in the Magic City, the organizers of Counter Corner decided to carve out a space for themselves at the Corner, a bar in downtown Miami, with the goal of creating and fostering community and safe spaces.

Winter for our friends up North means months of unflattering layers and freezing temperatures. That’s not a narrative anyone born and raised in the 305 can even pretend to comprehend. Winter for South Floridians means donning your skimpiest bathing suits, fiercest heels, and…

The trick for Halloween, which falls on a Wednesday this year, is figuring out how to roll out of bed Thursday morning. The treat is there are plenty of parties happening the weekend preceding October 31, and some offer fat stacks of cash for the best costume. Whether you’re re-creating the Rock’s iconic ’90s turtleneck photo or Britney and Justin’s matching denim ensemble on the red carpet, your looks better kill.

DJ Boring, who is as kind as he is talented, is visiting the United States for the first time since he was 8 years old. He’s gearing up for his show at Floyd this Saturday, September 29, as part of the Extra Credit party series.

If you’ve been paying even an ounce of attention, you’ve noticed Miami’s queer scene has taken over the city. These sunny climes are home to a beautiful and thriving alternative community grounded in performance art and music that’ll make you understand there’s more to this town than uhntz-uhntz.

Biscayne Bay, boats, and bottles are the three b’s musicians use when filming videos in Miami. And though we’ve seen that formula time and time again, we can’t deny the beauty the Magic City provides as a backdrop, regardless of how worn the Miami might may be. This list of the city’s best music videos…