8 December 15-21, 2022 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com New Times | music | cafe | culture | Night+Day | news | letters | contents | Month XX–Month XX, 2008 miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | FILM | ART | STAGE | NIGHT+DAY | METRO | RIPTIDE | LETTERS | CONTENTS | THU 12/15 ▼ SOUTH BEACH WERK THE HALLS Thursday marks the 15th-annual HoliGay Cel- ebration and Toy Drive, presented by the Mi- ami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce and Pridelines. Every year, the or- ganizations work together to collect and dis- tribute unwrapped toys for those in need in the Miami Beach community. But because this is also a celebration, there’ll be an open bar, complimentary food, and music by DJ JesiMixx. All you need for admission is an unwrapped toy. 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, at LGBT Visitor Center, 1130 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; 305-673-4440; gaybizmiami.com. Ad- mission is free with an unwrapped toy; other- wise, tickets cost $20. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ MID-BEACH CRAZY FOR YOU The Miami Beach Bandshell hosts reggae- funk act Locos por Juana on Thursday for its North Beach Social series. The Grammy- and Latin Grammy-nominated band is known for producing a unique fusion of rock, salsa, cumbia, and reggae. The members of Locos por Juana also tap into their Colombian roots and recently collaborated with Zumba founder Beto Perez to produce the dance an- them “Te Quiero Ver.” 8 p.m. Thursday, at the Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave., Mi- ami Beach; 786-453-2897; miamibeachband- shell.com. Admission is free with RSVP via dice.fm. SOPHIA MEDINA FRI 12/16 ▼ DOWNTOWN SUGAR PLUM FAIRIES There’s no shortage of productions of The Nutcracker happening this month throughout South Florida. But only one company can give you a classic rendition of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker done professionally. Miami City Ballet kicks off the holiday classic on Fri- day, with shows taking place through Christ- mas Eve. (The production moves to the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach December 28-30.) What sets MCB’s interpretation apart is its sheer scale: More than 100 dancers, lav- ish costumes, and incredible set design help bring it all to life. 7 p.m. Friday through De- cember 24, at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; miamicityballet.org. Tickets cost $39 to $269. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ DOWNTOWN STAY ON COURSE DJ/producer Dirty South gets behind the decks at Lost Nightclub on Friday night. Born Dragan Roganovic, the 44-year-old began his music career at age 13 in Melbourne, Australia, and received numerous accolades along the way. He has been nominated for two Grammy Awards for his remix to Kaskade’s “Sorry” and his collaborative remix with Axwell of Temper Trap’s “Sweet Disposition.” He’s been continuously ranked in DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJ poll since his initiation in 2007. One of his best-known tracks is the 2013 single “City Of Dreams,” which flooded the airwaves upon release. 10 p.m. Friday, at Lost Nightclub, 30 NE 14th St., Miami; apexpresents.com. Tickets cost $20 to $40 via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ LITTLE HAITI PAGAN POETRY Do you prefer your December holidays a lit- tle on the pagan side? On Friday, Little Haiti nightclub Domicile hosts Saturnalia, a night devoted to techno, dark wave, post-punk, and new wave. The dress code is all black as par- tygoers honor the god Saturn. The ancient holiday saw Romans eschew social norms, with gambling permitted and masters servic- ing their slaves. Historians have hypothe- sized that Christians selected December 25 to celebrate Christmas as a way to appropri- ate the festivities, which included gift-giving. Either way, it will be a bacchanal once you enter the venue. 11:30 p.m. Friday, at Domi- cile, 6391 NW Second Ave., Miami. Tickets cost $10 to $20 via shotgun.live. JOSE D. DURAN SAT 12/17 ▼ FORT LAUDERDALE DECK THE HALLS Hear the sleigh bells ringing? That’s because SantaCon is set to take over downtown Fort Lauderdale on Saturday. Gather up the elves and reindeer and sleigh-ride over to Las Olas Boulevard. You’re invited to dress in your most festive attire, including ugly sweaters and Santa costumes. Plus, there will be a vari- ety of drink specials for attendees to quench their thirst. The holiday cheer starts at YOLO before moving on to Louie Bossi, American Social, Big City Tavern, Salt 7, and Rooftop @1WLO. 6 p.m. Saturday, at YOLO, 333 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; santacon.info. Ad- mission is free with RSVP via santaconftl2022. eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ SOUTH BEACH SEEING TRIPLE X On Saturday, Flaming Classics returns to Hôtel Gaythering to screen the 1972 feature L.A. Plays Itself and the short film The Sex Garage. Both were directed by the legendary gay por- nographic film director Fred Halsted, and L.A. Plays Itself was lauded upon its release by luminaries like William Burroughs and Fernando Arrabal. The films’ cultural impor- tance was cemented when the Museum of Modern Art acquired them for its permanent collection; they’re the only gay pornographic films that have been honored in that fashion. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, at Hôtel Gaythering, 1409 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach; 786-284-1176; gaythering.com. Tickets cost $10 via event- brite.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ DOWNTOWN DANCE-PLEX Cuban-American DJ/producer Maceo Plex takes a turn welcoming the sunrise while holding court at Club Space on Saturday alongside Chloé Caillet, Danyelino, Omri., and Thunderpony. Plex is widely recognized for his impeccable yet diverse production style, influenced by house and techno ele- ments. He has spun at many of Ibiza’s top nightclubs, including the now-closed Space and Amnesia. His popular tracks include “Solitary Daze,” “Insomnia 2021,” “All Night,” and his remix of Chromatics’ “Shadow.” 11 p.m. Saturday, at Club Space, 34 NE 11th St., Miami; 786-357-6456; clubspace.com. Tickets cost $20.39 to 48.49 via dice.fm. SOPHIA MEDINA N I G H T DAY W E E K O F D E C E M B E R 1 5 - 2 1 , 2 0 2 2 M I A M I N E W T I M E S . C O M / C A L E N D A R | B R O W A R D P A L M B E A C H . C O M / C A L E N D A R REGGAETON ROYALTY Daddy Yankee at FTX Arena Wednesday Photo by Issac Reyes ®
