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Thanksgiving, as a holiday, traditionally centers around one massive meal where you gorge on as much turkey (or tofurkey) and side dishes as you can accommodate in your digestive system, with televised parades and football games on in the background. But it’s also a big party weekend. You get four days or increasingly a week off to hang out with long-lost family, homies, and acquaintances. Here are some of the best parties going on where you can shake it like cranberry sauce and dance away the feast.
Spam Allstars Homecoming at ZeyZey
They’ve played over 2,000 shows in the 30 years of their existence, but Spam All Stars sets are far less frequent events in Miami than they used to be. The Latin Fusion funkmasters return to the ZeyZey stage for the first time since their 30th anniversary set back in January, which this publication described, “where people were dancing, chatting, and holding hands, the songs serving as a backdrop for engaging with people from all different age groups, cultures, and different walks of life”. 8 p.m. Wednesday, November 26, at ZeyZey Miami, 353 NE 61st Street; zeyzeymiami.com. Tickets are $30 via Shotgun.
Dynasty: An ’80s Thanksgiving Eve Dance Party at Gramps
Dynasty, the monthly ’80s themed dance party at Gramps, throws its November edition on the night before Thanksgiving. Featuring visuals by Chromatic Artifacts and music DJ’ed by Dino, you can expect to hear your non-obvious favorite 1980s tunes by Depeche Mode, Adam Ant, the Violent Femmes, the Smiths, and Erasure.10 p.m., Wednesday, November 26, at Gramps, 176 NW 24th St., Miami; 855-732-8992; gramps.com. Admission is free.
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Marco Carola & Dennis Cruz at Club Space
Club Space starts off the four-day weekend right with a Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon musical menu curated by a quintet of DJs, including Marco Carola, Dennis Cruz, Ms. Mada, Jonny from Space, and Bort. 11 p.m. Wednesday, November 26, at Club Space, 34 NE 11th St., Miami; clubspace.com. Tickets cost $14.99 via dice.fm.
DJ Pauly D at E11even
Any longtime fans of the MTV reality shows, Jersey Shore? If so you’re in luck as cast member Paul “DJ Pauly D” DelVecchio will be manning the decks at E11even on Thanksgiving eve. 8 p.m. Wednesday, November 26, at E11even, 29 NE 11th St., Miami; 305-829-2911; 11miami.com. Tickets cost $23 to $33 via speakeasygo.com.
Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening
At some point, Led Zeppelin fans will accept that the three surviving members of their favorite rock band will never reunite. To help find this peace, Jason Bonham, the son of Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, does his best to satisfy fans’ thirst for the live Led Zep experience with a set of Zeppelin covers, doing his best to replicate the originals. 8 p.m. Wednesday, November 26, at Hard Rock Live, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood; 954-797-5531; myhrl.com. Tickets cost $60 to $204 via ticketmaster.com.
Gobble & Groove at Lakou
The new Little Haiti venue is hosting a pre-Thanksgiving bash bringing together music, culture, and connection in a shared backyard setting. Tony Flow, Rara & Sombra, will be in charge of the music for the night, and guests will also be able to enjoy tasty bites. 8 p.m. Wednesday, November 26, at Lakou, 207 NE 59th Street, Miami; lakou.miami.
Thanksgiving Feast at Mango’s
In true Miami fashion, you can celebrate Thanksgiving while enjoying a show at the iconic Tropicana Club Mango’s on Ocean Drive. $39 gets you a three-course dinner that includes roasted turkey with Southern-style candied yams, cranberry chutney, and cornbread stuffing, followed by a choice of pecan or pumpkin pie for dessert, all while enjoying the world-famous cabaret-style show, live music, and entertainment by the ocean. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 27, at Mango’s Tropical Cafe, 900 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach; 305-673-4422; miami.mangos.com. Tickets start at $39 via opentable.com.
Thanksgiving Roller Disco at Miami Beach Bandshell
DJs Mutant Pete and Terence Tabeau are going to provide the music for this semi-regular beachside roller disco. Admission is free for everyone, and if you’re a Miami Beach resident or Rhythm Foundation member, you can even rent roller skates for free. All others can rent roller skates for the low price of $10. 5 p.m. Friday, November 28, at Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; Miamibeachbandshell.com. Admission is free.
Christian Nodal at Kaseya Center
The Mexican singer-songwriter brings his PA’L CORA Tour to Miami on Black Friday. The 26-year-old will serenade fans with his mariacheño songs that fuse mariachi and norteño music. 8 p.m. Friday, November 28 at Kaseya Center, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 786-777-1000; kaseyacenter.com. Tickets cost $65 to $263 via ticketmaster.com.
The South Florida Punk Rock Picnic and Flea Market at Skatebird Miami
As Thanksgiving comes to a close, the Christmas shopping season begins. Where else to find the best of independent gifts from local vendors, than with the loud thrashing of punk rock and the sights of skateboarding daredevils? Among the bands performing from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. are Salem Slot Machine, Killed by Florida, and Goat Rope. 12 p.m., Saturday, November 29, at SkateBird Miami, 533 NE 83rd St., Miami; instagram.com/soflapunkrockpicnicfleamarket/ Admission is free.
