C'mon Miami! Don't trip now.

You've been putting in your time, and the weekend is just around the corner. Shit, it's kind of already here.

It may not be Friday. But we get the party started early on South Beach. And if you just can't wait another night to let loose, we got you.

Plus, the whole weekend is packed with fun ways to kick off your Art Basel Miami Beach celebrations.

Just check the cut for the six best club parties on South Beach this weekend.

See also:

-Art Basel Miami Beach 2012 Music Guide

-Ten Best EDM Parties During Art Basel Miami Beach 2012

Bassjackers and Hook N Sling. Thursday, December 29, 11 p.m., LIV, 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 305-674-4680; livnightclub.com. Tickets cost $30 to $40 plus fees via wantickets.com. Ages 21 and up. Get punched in the face with some serious bangers.

Tiefschwarz. Thursday, December 29, 11 p.m., Mansion, 1235 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; 305-695-8411; mansionmiami.com. Tickets cost $15 plus fees via wantickets.com. Ages 21 and up. This classic German tech house duo will have you disco-ing into the wee hours.

Fernando Garibay. Friday, December 30, 11 p.m., LIV, 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 305-674-4680; livnightclub.com. Tickets cost $40 to $75 plus fees via wantickets.com. Ages 21 and up. A pop production mastermind, this Los Angeles DJ produced the bulk of Lady Gaga's Born This Way album.

Ken Loi. Saturday, December 31, 11 p.m., Wall Lounge at the W Hotel South Beach, 2201 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 305-938-3130; wallmiami.com. Tickets cost $60 to $1,500 via wantickets.com. Ages 21 and up. Big, progressive electro-house sound from the San Francisco Bay.

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Sidney Samson. Saturday, December 31, 11 p.m., Mansion, 1235 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; 305-695-8411; mansionmiami.com. Tickets cost $30 plus fees via wantickets.com. Ages 21 and up. This Dutch electro producer mixes a love of hip-hop and house into energetic originals, and his DJ sets make for one helluva crazy night.

Magda. Saturday, December 31, 11 p.m., Treehouse, 323 23rd St., Miami Beach; 305-674-4478; treehousemiami.com. Tickets cost $10 to $20 plus fees via wantickets.com. Ages 21 and up. Strip down to the bare bones of bassy goodness with this Detroit-bred selector.

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