Miami-Fl NightLife

Miami-Fl NightLife information

Music

For classical music lovers, the New World Symphony performs at 541 Lincoln Road. The main season programme runs from Sep-May and features classics drawn from all over the world. Foreign conductors and orchestras sometimes guest as well. For tickets and information, call the box office at Tel: +1 (1)305-673-3330/1. The Miami City Ballet performs at 2200 Liberty Avenue in Miami Beach. For tickets, call the box office at Tel: +1 (1)305-929-7010.

Theatre

For an evening at the theatre, the Jackie Gleason Theater in Miami Beach hosts Broadway musicals and touring shows and concerts, For tickets, contact the Jackie Gleason at 1700 Washington Ave. Tel: +1 (1)305-673-7300. The Coconut Grove Playhouse theatre comprises a small stage presenting lower scale, quality productions. 3500 Main Hwy. Tel: +1 (1)305-442-4000.

Cinema

As well as mainstream cinemas showing the latest offerings from Hollywood and Europe you can find some extremely interesting niche films from Miami's eclectic population. The Colony Theater is also home to many international film festivals held in Miami, brought from South American countries. 1040 Lincoln Rd. Tel: +1 (1)305-674-1040.

Nightclubs

Nightlife is the culture of Miami, where the number of clubs and bars are tipping the scale. Bring your attitude, and your pocketbook, to get in the door of most. On Washington Avenue, home to immense dance clubs, cover charges range upwards of USD20, and lines begin forming after midnight. Ocean Drive is a cruising ground for expensive sports cars most weekends, with well-dressed patrons filling the upbeat and exclusive bars and cafés. Hotels are home to other, out-of-the-way spots worthy of visiting for a drink. Opium 136 Collins Ave Tel: +1 (1)305-531-5535 Down in South Beach Opium has proved an enduring hit after being the new kid on the block. It is divided into several areas, the achingly cool restaurant serves tasty Asian tid-bits while in the "Garden" you'll find yourself mingling with celebs and Miami beaches well-heeled and best-dressed, while top DJs spin very chilled tunes. The door policy is pretty strict, it helps if you're very good looking and female. All male parties are asking for a long wait in line. Martini Bar at the Raleigh Hotel 1775 Collins Ave Tel: +1 (1)305-534-6300 Martini's served in giant size, chilled glasses are the best in Miami. This funky lobby bar in the historic Raleigh Hotel can go from mild to wild, a perfect atmosphere to begin (or end) your evening. Crobar 1445 Washington Ave Tel: +1 (1)305-672-8084 Looking out from the upstairs bar at Crobar on a Saturday night is dizzying. Watch the show of a dance floor packed with thousands of people, go-go dancers, laser shows, and some of the best DJ's from around the world spinning trance late into the night. Mango's Tropical Café 900 Ocean Dr Tel: +1 (1)305-673-4422 Sit back and soak up the live Salsa, as you watch animal print clad dancers on the bar perform, and sip a frozen drink. Mango's is always a good time, ultimate Miami bar for drinking and dancing with a tropical attitude. Alcazaba 50 Alhambra Plaza Tel: +1 (1)305-569-4614 Dress to impress for this nightclub located in beautiful Coral Gables, where you'll find a large dance floor, with DJ's spinning Latin, Salsa and dance music. Head outside to the courtyard to cool off with a drink.

Gambling

For gamblers, you can set sail on a casino cruise aboard the Casino Princesa for dinner, slot machines, and gaming. Bayside Marketplace, 315 Biscayne Blvd. Tel: +1 (1)305-379-5825.

Sports

Like throughout the rest of America Miami loves its spectator sports. In the Miami Heat and the Miami Dolphins the city can boast two of the biggest names in basketball and American football repsecitvely. The Miami Dolphins, famous for their charismatic Quarterback, the veteran Dan Marino, play at Pro Player Stadium, NW 27th Avenue at NW 199th Street. For tickets, call the box office on Tel: +1 (1)305-620-2578. The Heat meanwhile play their NBA games against the like of the NY Knicks in the AmericanAirlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Boulevard. Tel: +1 (1)786-777-1000.

Special Events

Mid-Late January The Art Deco Music Festival takes place on Miami Beach's Ocean Drive, at the heart of the Art Deco area of the city. There are three days of entertainment that hark back to the days when the Art Deco movement was in full swing. February February's Miami Film Festival is held in the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts and showcases International Cinema from all over the world. March March brings Carnival time and Miami pulls out all the stops to throw one of America's largest street parties. You can expect massive parades, parties, music, dancing and other revels as Miami's large Latino community celebrates its cultural heritage. The highlight is the Calle Ocho street party, with a large concert held in the heart of Little Havana. July On the fourth, Miami, like cities throughout America, celebrates Independence Day with parades, parties and the mother of all firework displays. A great place to celebrate the day. September The Afro-Cuban Festival is a nine-day celebration of Afro-Caribbean and specifically Cuban culture. Music dominates the scene and you'll find concerts and impromptu performances all round Little Havana. There is a full programme of entertainment however, and as well as the unique musical rhythms of the Caribbean you will find Cuban themed parties and events all over the city. October South Florida's International Auto Show brings car enthusiasts from all over the nation to the Convention Center in central Miami. The event is going from strength to strength and is often used by American and International manufacturers for unveiling new models. November Miami's book fair attracts industry and enthusiasts to talks and events hosted by publishers and authors