Aside from the blisteringly humid heat, people who drive around as if they paid their way to getting a driver's license, and corrupt politicians ... Miami is one hell of a city.

We're surrounded by pristine beaches, great music, and endless partying that runs till the early-morning sun rises.

Check out Crossfade's six best parties going down on South Beach this week.

See also:

-Five Best Concerts in Miami This Week

-Miami New Times' Concert Calendar

Sander van Doorn. With DJs Dubvision and Mednas. Thursday, July 18, 11 p.m., at LIV, 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 305-674-4680; livnightclub.com. Tickets cost $40-$60 plus fees via wantickets.com. Ages 21 and up. Take a ride on the uhntz-uhntz roller coaster of the "technical and musical genius," Sander van Doorn.

Groove Cruise. With Joe Maz and ESS + EM. Thursday, July 18, 11 p.m., at Set, 320 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach; 305-531-2800; setmiami.com. Tickets cost $30 plus fees via wantickets.com. Ages 21 and up. How does spending an entire weekend cruising through Mexico and Catalina Island with the non-stop fist pumping action of Fedde Le Grand, Chuckie, Markus Schulz, EC Twins, Funkagenda, and Chris Lake sound? How 'bout having all that for free? Take your shot at winning an ocean view cabin for two aboard the Groove Cruise 2013 Los Angeles. Bon voyage, amigos.

J. Cole. With Mr. Mauricio. Friday, July 19, 11 p.m., at LIV, 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 305-674-4680; livnightclub.com. Tickets cost $40-$75 plus fees via wantickets.com. Ages 21 and up. J. Cole's taking you on a "Power Trip" so get ready for some bumpin' and grindin'.

Project 46. With Mednas at the Shay Todd Swim Week 2013 After Party. Saturday, July 20, 11 p.m., at LIV, 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 305-674-4680; livnightclub.com. Tickets cost $60-$90 plus fees via wantickets.com. Ages 21 and up. A bunch of beach babes walking around in Shay Todd bikinis to the music of Project 46 -- those are just some of the "Reasons" why life is always better by the beach.

Sharam. Saturday, July 20, 11 p.m., at Mansion, 1235 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; 305-695-8411; mansionmiami.com. Tickets cost $30 plus fees via wantickets.com. Ages 21 and up. Do you find yourself wanting to "Party All the Time?" Well, if it's with the Grammy Award winning DJ, Sharam, why would you wanna do anything else?

Kate Simko. With My Favorite Robot, Ms. Mada, and Danyelino. Saturday, July 20, 11 p.m., at Story, 136 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 305-538-2424; storymiami.com. Tickets cost $30-$40 plus fees via wantickets.com. Ages 21 and up. Kate Simko's deep house will take you "Closer" into the realm of minimal techno. Before you know it, you'll be lost in her smooth, futuristic beats.

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