Miami bars, clubs, music and concerts

Wino confidential: The Curse of Manischewitz

Mom's always right - sometimes it just takes a little grape (and time) to see it.

These classic cocktail bars prove there's more to local mixology than a sea of trendy 'tinis, Heinekens and specialty mojitos.

Which Latin nighclubs let you dance the night away? Um, most of them -- but we've got your best bets for maximum booty shaking.

Looking for good food and good music -- at the same time? Here are some dining spots that go both ways.

No out-of-the-way motel for you -- you crave excitement 24/7. Our picks for fab hotels aren't just near the action, they are the action.

You don't need to fall down the rabbit hole to smoke a hookah. If only Alice had known about these joints.

Want to know the sweet science of getting behind the velvet ropes? Take a peek at our clubland FAQ.

Checking into a hip hotel bar requires no reservations. Our hotel bar guide shows you where to go for chic lounging and haute cocktails.

Dance with Leonardo DiCaprio or sing-along with Jamie Foxx at these South Florida clubs where celebs come to play.

Who knew making cucumber foam involved "bullets"? Who knew you could buy "bullets" at William Sonoma?

So you think you can dance? Sing? Throw down mad poetry skillz? Consider this party 2 of your 15 minutes of fame.

Are you proud to be an American, where at least you know you're free? Free to party like a rock star, yo.

Out and about: Hot Mess @ B.E.D.
"I'd love to see more...good party, starts late, but it's filled with boys and their fruit flies (I am one...), good music and an early open..."
Posted by jipsy
Purdy Lounge
"this place is fun and it gets fuller as the night goes on. and to all the ladys some jerk grabbed a friends butt and the bouncer threw the d..."
Posted by sebs
Wino confidential: black, broke & in Bordeaux
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The Closer VIP Screening Contest
Some people associate summer with vacations, BBQs and car seat-induced sweaty backs. For others, however, summer only means one thing: bad TV. Re-runs, crappy filler reality shows (except My Life on the D-List and Project Runway, of course) and even crapp...