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It’s the final countdown. Gramps announced back in October that it would be closing the doors of its Wynwood location after 13 years. While it was initially communicated that the closure would happen sometime in early January, as of yesterday, it’s official: January 4 will be the final day. But don’t panic — there are still plenty of chances to catch one last band, laugh through a comedy set, or sip a Penicillin at the bar.
In a previous interview with New Times, owner Adam Gersten confirmed that Gramps Getaway, the sister location on the Rickenbacker Causeway, will absorb some of the Wynwood venue’s signature programming. “We’ve improved our stage at Gramps Getaway,” he told us. “Around December, we’ll start booking more bands.” That programming, he added, will keep the original spirit alive: “More DJs, funk, esoteric stuff outdoors, industrial and New Wave in the indoor room.”
“Gramps started simple, and it evolved into many things,” Gersten reflected. “Gramps Getaway is really Gramps in its final form.”
But instead of focusing on the future, let’s stay grounded in the now. There are still 17 days left to enjoy a concert, catch a comedy show, or have fun at a drag night. Here’s the full lineup of what’s left.
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Gramps Wynwood Final Shows and Events:
Thursday, December 18
Nerd Nite, 7 p.m.
Double Stubble: Final Blowout (Hosted by Karla Croqueta), 9 p.m.
Friday, December 19
Les Greene & the Swayzees, 8 p.m.
Hiltronix, 10 p.m.
DJ Millionyoung, 11 p.m.
Thank Gramps It’s Friday (Local DJs), 11 p.m.
Saturday, December 20
Clutch Comedy Hour, 2 p.m.
Be My Wife (Paris) with Rick Guerre and Night Foundation, 8 p.m.
CTRL+OPT, 10 p.m.
Reid Waters, 10 p.m.
Girl Friend 1988 DJ Set with Shirl Legion and Rippin Kittin, 12 a.m.
Sunday, December 21
GrampsMart: Florida Treasure Edition, 2–7 p.m.
Alec Castillo (Comedy) with Chris Renois and Mike Menendez, 8 p.m.
Monday, December 22
Open Decks with Angie Antonela, 6 p.m.
Let’s Sang, 9 p.m.
Tuesday, December 23
In the Glow of Darkness Film Screening, 6 p.m.
Synth Battle, 9 p.m.
Saturday, December 27
Mustard Service, Cannibal Kids, Vania Junco, and Disputer, 7 p.m.
Sunday, December 28
The Last Movie Show: Road House, 1 p.m.
Irene & Friends, 6 p.m.
Monday, December 29
Open Decks with Angie Antonela, 6 p.m.
Let’s Sang, 9 p.m.
