Miami's Ten Best Things to Do Under $10 This Weekend

It's hot. It's steamy. It's muggy. That's summertime in Miami for ya. While your A.C. bills may be racking up by now, we've got you covered with cheap things to do this weekend that won't cost you more than a Hamilton. Just check out Crossfade's pick for the ten best...

By Laurie Charles

June 6, 2014

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It's hot. It's steamy. It's muggy. That's summertime in Miami for ya.

While your A.C. bills may be racking up by now, we've got you covered with cheap things to do this weekend that won't cost you more than a Hamilton.

Just check out Crossfade's pick for the ten best bashes to crash under $10 from "your girl's favorite party" at the Garret at Grand Central to reggae jams with the Resolvers to fun in the sun at the Freehand.

Peachfuzz. With DZA. Friday, June 6, 11 p.m. The Garret at Grand Central, 697 N. Miami Ave., Miami; 305-377-2277; grandcentralmiami.com. Free. "Rap & Bullshit" with DZA and free Becks for everyone from 11 p.m. to midnight ... Now you know why Peachfuzz is "your girl's favorite party."

Cynthia & Johnny O. Performing as part of Ultimate Miami Voice. Friday, June 6, 8 p.m. Magic City Casino, 450 NW 37th Ave., Miami; 305-649-3000; magiccitycasino.com. $10. Kick it back old school and get your freestyle on with the 305's "Dream Boy Dream Girl" duo, Cynthia and Johnny O, at the Magic City Casino for Ultimate Miami Voice.

The Resolvers. Friday, June 6, 10 p.m. The Stage, 170 NE 38th St., Miami; 305-576-9577; thestagemiami.com. $10. Like a "ganja-tinged hurricane wind from the deep lungs of a giant Rastaman ripping out the end of a scorching-hot brass horn," the Resolvers are gonna spread their "big band reggae" vibes across The Stage.

Living's Easy: Summer Socials. With Mr. Brown. Saturday, June 7, 2 p.m. Freehand Miami Hostel, 2727 Indian Creek Dr., Miami Beach; 305-531-2727; thefreehand.com. Lounging by the pool with fresh beats from Mr. Brown, art by Marilyn Rondon, and a Slasher Girl pop-up shop -- livin's definitely easy at the Freehand's summer socials.

UFC. With the Breaking Sounds, the Basicks, Nunhex, Vice City Rockers, Die Trying!, and others. Saturday, June 7 p.m. Churchill's Pub, 5501 NE 2nd Ave., Miami; 5501 NE 2nd Ave., Miami; 305-757-1807; churchillspub.com. $10. It's the Return of the Drunk Punx, so brace yourself for a night of hardcore hits with UFC, Nunhex, Die Trying!, and the rest of the party animals at Churchill's.

12 Nights: Plop, Puff, Trash. With Adrian Knight and Juraj Kojs. Saturday, June 7, 8 p.m. Harold Golen Gallery, 2294 NW 2nd Ave., Miami; 305-989-3359; haroldgolengallery.com. $7 and free for students with a valid I.D. Watch "lucid streams of musical bubbles and clouds pulsate into dadaist trashness" as Adrian Knight and Juraj Kojs get all experimental with electronic music and everyday items. It's BYOEO (bring your own everyday object, of course), so grab your pots and pans and join in on the creative madness.

Space Between Words. With the Crazy Carls. Saturday, June 7, 10 p.m. Bougainvillea's Old Florida Tavern, 7221 SW 58th Ave., Miami; 305-669-8577; bougiesbar.com. Free. Get your dose of "soulful alternative rock" and "edgy '70s psychedelic noise" with Steve, Verdi, Cubed, and the rest of the dudes from Space Between Words.

You and I Are Love Art Show. With Meta, Master Feathers, RocSol, and Jedi Nemesis. Saturday, June 7, 8 p.m. The Social Lubricant Lounge, 167 NW 23rd St., Miami; 786-409-2241; tsllounge.com. Spread your love of the arts at the You and I Are Love Art Show at TSL with exhibitions, live painters, music, and $5 cocktails in the 'Wood.

Robby Hunter Band. Saturday, June 7. Will Call Miami, 700 NE 2nd Ave., Miami; 305-577-5900; willcallmiami.com. Jam with the "Magic City Hippies" as they bring their indie funk tunes "dusted with a taste of hip-hop and baked in an oven of soul" to Will Call.

Chocolate Sundays' Drunk'n Spelling Bee. With DJs Louie Arson, A-Train, Reid Waters, and Stkm Up. Sunday, June 8, 10 p.m. Purdy Lounge, 1811 Purdy Ave., Miami Beach; 305-531-4622; purdylounge.com. Here's a Drunk'n Bee challenge for you ... See how many shots of tequila you can pound before being crowned champ and still have enough in you to "Twerk Around" with your fave Chocolate Sunday DJs Louie Arson, A-Train, Reid Waters, and Stkm Up.

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