Beyoncé “Queen Bey” Carter turns 33 today and for some reason, this momentous occasion hasn’t become a national holiday yet. Maintaining her status as America’s favorite pop star since the Destiny’s Child days, the recent relative scandals have been, dare we say, refreshing. There was that once-questionable trip to Cuba,…
Ladies, let’s get real. Going out is awesome, but those heels are fucking awful. Don’t you wish there wasn’t so much expectation to get so covered in make-up and squeeze into that tight dress every time you want to get your drink on? Some of us love fussing over our…
Thank you, Jungle Island, for endorphin-boosting work distractions. To celebrate its upcoming Neighbor Days special this weekend, Jungle Island invites the public to help name two newborn cuties: a capuchin monkey and a miniature zebu. See also: Vulcan the Liger Is Back Home at Jungle Island…
Miami may be known for many things, but history isn’t always foremost among them. Oh sure, there’s the ancient Tequesta ruins squeezed beneath a rare stretch of untilled land adjacent to downtown, and the Freedom Tower, which serves as our complement to Ellis Island. We can boast an array of…
Burlesque is not quite like your typical stripping. It’s more performance art done scantily clad and heavy on the sex appeal. So, like, classy strippers who keep some clothes on. Though modern audiences often associate burlesque with hot ladies like Bettie Page, Dita Von Teese, and sadly, the movie Burlesque…
The survival rate for homeless animals is pretty dismal. So dismal, in fact, that we won’t delve into all the details here and ruin your sunny morning. Instead, we’ll talk about this Sunday’s Animal Adoption Fair at Fort Lauderdale’s War Memorial Auditorium, a chance to meet, greet and hopefully head…
Robin Williams, one of Hollywood’s most beloved comedic actors, was reported dead Monday in an apparent suicide. He was 63. Williams was found at his home in California on Monday afternoon. Coroners said the cause of death appeared to be “suicide due to asphyxia,” but an investigation is underway in…
Circ X, the traveling Miami-based performance group, is trying to change the local arts scene with a regular burlesque show at the Fillmore at the Jackie Gleason Theater. But in order for this dream to be a reality, the group is asking the people of Miami to help out by…
This past weekend, hundreds of cam girls — or women who make a living chatting with or performing for fans online — descended upon the Eden Roc Hotel in Miami Beach. That’s where CammingCon, the first-ever expo for this billion-dollar industry was held. See also: CammingCon Blended Cam Girls, Computers,…
The midday downpour; the earth-trembling thunder; oh, and of course, the oppressive humidity — it all sounds like one big environmental horror story, right? Living in Miami, especially during the months of July and August, can easily evoke grueling spells of manic depression. Yet, despite our inability to partake in…
If Regretsy has convinced you that the DIY scene is over, think again. Camming Con hit Miami Beach last weekend, launching the first convention in the U.S. that’s devoted to the DIYers of the adult industry: cam girls. Many of the stars of Camming Con launched their own careers with…
Thanks to LOLcats, Grumpy Cat, and their revered Egyptian ancestors, feline dominance over subservient humans has long been established. Cats rule our households, our interwebs — why shouldn’t they take control of the art world, too? At next week’s Wynwood Art Walk, non-profit, no-kill Operation PAW will be offering up…
According to Napoleon Dynamite, a liger is a cross between a lion and a tiger, bred for its skills in magic. At least Napoleon was spot on about the first part. And as far as kitty witchcraft, well, anything is possible. As it turns out, we have these potentially bewitching…
The Huffington Post has named Miami Shores one of the best places in the nation for LGBT people to retire. Ordinarily, that wouldn’t be such a shock. But the distinction came the same day New Times reported that the village council opposed a symbolic resolution supporting gay marriage equality. See…
As home to the nation’s largest Critical Mass turnout (and given recent police attention to the monthly two-wheeled trek), it seems pretty clear that Miami’s cycling culture is headed toward a tipping point. Bike advocates are working for widespread awareness and major changes citywide — and people in other places…
Ariel Tojo, 43, is a jack-of-all-trades. Born in Cuba and raised in Miami, Tojo dabbles in many things, including real estate, training, and most notably, acting. His favorite gig? Impersonating Mr. 305 himself, also known as Pitbull. “I really love acting in general, but especially impersonating Pitbull,” Tojo said in…
It takes about five seconds of exposure to the current weather conditions before your body breaks out into a muggy sweat. We live in an urban jungle, and this pack of fashionably wild animals needs a watering hole. Welcome summer with Jungle Island this Saturday, when the attraction happily announces…
Saying you’re a “DJ” is a lot like saying, “I am in PR.” It’s an overused phrase, and usually not taken that seriously. Unless, of course, “DJ” is followed by “Irie.” When you say you’re DJ Irie, it’s a lot like saying, “I am the President.” It’s immediately recognized and…
The current countywide ban on pit bulls seems safe from renewed scrutiny from Miami-Dade voters in the coming years. After an attempt to repeal the ban failed by a 63 percent to 37 percent margin in 2012, keeping the decades-old ban in place, activists say they’ve all but given up…
Some cities are gayer than others, and South Beach is pulling a serious three or four on the Kinsey scale. The influence the gay community has had on our development through the decades is no secret, and why would we ever want it to be? Miami is out and proud,…
Bad news, everyone. Today is Friday the 13th. And it’s a full moon. And the planet Mercury is in retrograde. In other words, shit is about to get weird. Mercury’s retrograde is the universe’s idea of a practical joke that goes on for three weeks and happens four times a…
If you thought 3-D printers just made plastic guns, check your prejudices at the door. This Saturday, The LAB Miami is hosting a all day event that fuses computer programing, body conscious cycling, a penchant for 3D printing, and craft beer. Sounds like a tech bro’s wet dream right? Well,…
