Caitlyn Jenner is just one of the reasons this June is gonna be hotter than ever. New Drag Brunches, Transact exhibits, and upscale galas are just some of many amazing LGBT events in Miami this month. Wynwood Is Burning Drag Brunch at R House- June 7, 11:30 a.m. R House…
I’m all about progressive societies, so when I found out that Skirt Club, an all-women’s club for the sexually curious was coming to Miami, I had to go and see whether the Magic City was ready for this kind of thing. I registered with a pseudonym under the pretense that…
Miami’s got lots of things going for it. White velvety beaches? Check. Beautiful people? Double check. 24-hour cabaret club? Yep. All-girls private members network for the sexually curious? Now a thing. About that last one, it’s called Skirt Club and it’s launching tonight at Cavalli Club. According to founder Genevieve…
If the name Palace Entertainment doesn’t ring a bell, it should soon. They’re getting plenty of attention, and not the kind anyone wants. Last year, the company purchased the Miami Seaquarium, and with it, a killer whale named Lolita, which means they’ve become a major target for animal activists. For…
Pride might of been last month, but May in Miami is gayer than ever. An LGBT art festival, the world’s largest lesbian fundraiser, and Sizzle round off what might be the beginning of the queerest summer on record. Out In The Tropics Panel at the LGBT Visitor Center -…
On Monday morning, we can only assume your water cooler talk turned from hating your boss to Bruce Jenner. And with 16.9 million viewers and 972,000 Tweets sent about the ABC program, there is no doubt of why. One person who can talk about it in a special way is…
Because you know it’s not just the dudes that deserve to be called out. When it comes to dating in Miami, we really have to ask: Are we meeting terrible men on Tinder because there are terrible men trolling the women of Miami, or are we just putting all the…
As Olympic gold medalist and reality television star, Bruce Jenner confirmed the rumors that he is a transgender woman, local trans teen Jazz Jennings praised him for his bravery. (A note on pronouns: per GLAAD’s guidelines, New Times is referring to Jenner by the masculine pronoun and his birth name…
Just yesterday, I was driving down NE Second Avenue, and I saw I was trailing a truck with images of raw meat products on the rear door. The tagline for the company read: “We meat all your expectations.” I know in my head that this truck probably drives all around…
Known for his awkward guest pairings, boozy on-air games, and a whole lot of wine throwing, Bravo’s Andy Cohen has managed to carve out a unique niche in cable’s late night landscape with Watch What Happens Live. Unlike most of his competitors, the cable executive has no performance background yet…
Dogs are amazing. As our faith in humanity seems to diminish daily, our faith in canine-kind never wavers. Dogs are loyal, loving, obedient, hilarious—and they really know how to let loose and party. That’s what makes O, Miami’s Dogleggers: A Four-Legged Book Exchange event such an inspired idea. The party…
South Beach may be a century old, but the city’s grand Gay Pride celebration is only six years old. Of course, six is the perfect age to appreciate a vibrant and colorful parade, and this year’s Sunday afternoon extravaganza was bigger, brighter, and better than ever. For a few sweaty…
Another week, another seven days of Miami gossip. The week brought some good news for our cultural institutions, the inevitable celebrity sighting on South Beach, and supermodel Christie Brinkley is apparently at odds with the bird population. Here’s this week’s best culture (both highbrow and lowbrow) gossip from the 305. …
April showers bring a whole lot of gay fun to South Florida. This month the party kicks off with Miami Beach Gay Pride’s sixth anniversary, and caps off with Miami’s Gay and Lesbian Film Festival. Check out some of our favorite LGBT friendly events we suggest you partake in this…
News spread this afternoon on social media of the passing of Naomi Wilzig, the founder of the World Erotic Art Museum (WEAM) in Miami Beach. She died at the age of 80 last night in her sleep. Naomi’s son, Ivan Wilzig, confirmed the news on Facebook: “With the heaviest of…
There’s only so much that the Stairmaster can do for your butt after years of climbing the stairway to nowhere. Stagnant workout routines are definitely a first world problem, and one that I was desperately suffering from until I discovered Classpass. Sure, I would do yoga here and there but…
Ultra is finally over: goodbye costumed teenager ravers and goodbye to all of the celebrities who swooped in to our beautiful city for a few days. From Weezy to a Kardashian sister, Nicki Minaj, Ariana Grande and the return of Justin Bieber, Miami was practically drenched in celebrities. In between…
As if dating in this town isn’t hard enough, Tinder is here to remind the woman of Miami that rock bottom is actually a lot deeper than we previously thought. Oh sure, it’s great for a laugh, and its even enjoyable when you’re drunk and trolling Tinder guys with your…
Last week, New Times brought you the story of Doral’s Coco Farm, an illegally operated slaughterhouse that was recently shut down by Miami-Dade law enforcement and Animal Recover Mission (ARM). The 70-acre “farm” was not nearly as idyllic as its name suggested. Via our previous report: Animals were bought and…
Let’s be honest, Miami wouldn’t be Miami without celebrities dropping in town, sunbathing, and making bad decisions. So we’ve decided to launch a weekly roundup where you can get all of your gossip about the weird, wonderful things happening in town: from singers at LIV, to gallery gossip, celebrities sunbathing…
Forget pigs in a blanket. Pigs in pink bows, bathing suits and pearls are way better. That’s why the world has fallen in love with Priscilla and Poppleton, two very adorable, very photogenic mini pigs. Prissy and Pop, as they’re colloquially known, are Instagram celebrities, boasting a whopping 422,000 followers…
For most of us, just getting our dogs to sit still for an Instagram shot requires a pound of bacon and a hefty dose of Pet-Ease. Then there’s Q the pom, Miami’s model canine and subject of a new book: A Handbook for Dog Walkers. Miami-based photographer Tomáš Werner was helping…
