The 14 Best Things to Do in Miami This Week

Thursday, August 29 It’s always a good time at Gramps when the sultry folks of Double Stubble take the stage. In addition to drag performances by the likes of CiiCii Ro, Lady Paraiso, Spaci Lacey, and Venis Pagina, Amnesty International will be onsite to provide information about how to help…

Eyes on Miami: Drake, Rick Ross, French Montana, 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,…

The 15 Best Things to Do in Miami This Week

Thursday, August 22 The circus rolls into South Beach every Thursday, but this isn’t your average circus: It’s Karaoke Circus. Hosted by Shelley Novak and KJ Elvin, the singing begins at 10 p.m. But at 8, you can ease your karaoke nerves with happy-hour specials such as $2 Jell-O shots,…

A Disheveled History of Miami’s Shopping Malls

Until the mid-’50s, Miami’s definitive shopping district was nestled on bustling Flagler Street in downtown. Many amenities standard in today’s shopping malls could be found there: department stores (most important, the Burdines on South Miami Avenue), restaurants, general retail, and movie theaters. The area was a place to eat, drink,…

Eyes on Miami: Ice Cube, DJ Khaled, Marcel Katz, 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,…

The Five Best Thrift Stores in Miami

From Alton Road to Dolphin Mall, Miami has no shortage of clothing stores for fashion-conscious residents and visitors. Outside of these massive plazas and shopping complexes, though, are an abundance of thrift and consignment stores where consumers can buy high-quality clothes at monumental discounts. Often, these stores are tucked into…