MiamiNights - Miami Night Clubs, Nightlife

If your hankering for some damn good house music then you better be at The Vagabond tonight. Little Louie Vega will be bringing us the housy goodness and if you've ever caught the house music master during WMC you know he is gonna bring what we sorely need here in Miami....good house music DJ'ing.

Late breaking info folks. You must RSVP for tonight's event at White Room featuring free Scotch from LVMH's new brand Ardbeg. See the original post for more details.

Ok, so possibly the most creative and funniest "video flyer" I have ever seen. Tomorrow the new night, DAMN SON!, at Jazid makes it's debut featuring.....well just watch the vid below for all the deetz!

I remember the first time I visited Jimbo's almost 5 years ago, I was with a girlfriend from the past and her mother and the mother wouldn't stop talking about how great this place was. Honestly I was a little worried driving up to the place; garbage piles on the sides of the road, shacks here and there and some pretty rough looking bikers. I swore I had just stepped off the plane and into Port Au Prince. After mine and my girls initial shock we saw beneath the dumpy veneer and saw the inner beauty of Jimbos's. Kinda like seeing the inner beauty of the bums that wander DwnTwn.

Anyhow I digress, Jimbo celebrates his 81st birthday this Sunday (4/13) and if you haven't been to a Jimbo b-day bash then make sure to mark your calendar cause they are legendary. People of all shapes and sizes, colors and backgrounds swarm the beautiful dump on Virginia Key from noon to sundown drinking beer, playing bocce ball, listening to music and just having a great time. Last year there was a huge Presidente Beer truck dispensing free hops goodness and as always the smoked fish in a bag is on sale. I highly recommend it to those who haven't been, and those who frequent Jimbo's often...See you there! Jimbo's is located at the end of Virginia Key.

Click here for our pics from Jimbo's 80th birthday bash

UPDATE: Reader Keyrat reminds us to mention to the guard house upon entering Virginia Key that you are going to Jimbo's to avoid paying anything.

Leave it to the Museum of Contemporary Art in North Miami to take advantage of influx of international DJs and promoters into the city next week. MOCA has tapped the Misshapes to appear at a little shindig on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. The festivities celebrate the opening exhibition of Pivot Point Part 1, a defining of the museum's collection. The event also marks the premiere of the highly prized gift to the collection No Ghost Just a Shell, a collaborative multi-media project originated by Pierre Huyghe and Phillipe Parreno is comprised of 17 works by international artists, all based on a Japanese Manga character named Annlee. The work was jointly donated to the MOCA and the Tate, London.

If you plan to attend, you will be asked for $10 donation if you are a non-member, but cocktails will be provided by 10 Cane so that's nothing to complain about. The Misshapes will be on hand to provide the music.

Editor's Note: This a three-part series of our choices for the best WMC parties. Duran, B.A.C. and Lackner will give you their top 5 picks on what you absolutely cannot miss during the week of WMC. Don't forget you can post your WMC even on Miami Nights by clicking here.

Honestly 5 events isn't nearly enough to capture the calamity that is WMC. However the only way you can not OD stay sane during this week is to plan and not kill yourself running around Miami trying to see everything. It's pretty much impossible. So below I present you with my 5 can't miss events. As you know we do things differently on Miami Nights so I hope we are able to present you with some diversity in music and style. Enjoy!

DJ Funk, Drop the Lime, Le Castle Vania, Jason Tyler, Local Hero, Acid Girls, Ocelot and more @ Indra Lounge Tuesday

Indra Lounge you say? That's right, I was surprised to see it posted in our events section but I like the line-up alot. I'm a little weary of Indra since I have never been but to get a chance to catch Ocelot and Acid Girls would make for a great night. This is a WMC friendly event also so if you are a badge holder you get in free before midnight. Otherwise buy a ticket or pay $25 bucks at the door.

Nic Fanciulli, Audiofly, Tiefschwarz, Paul Harris, MURK, Cedric Gervais, Chris Lake, TV Rock, Pier Bucci, Armand Pena, Shlomi Aber,Steven Lee, Steve MacGranite & Phunk, Noir, Anja Schneider & more Wednesday @ Nikki Beach

I thought it would be cool to have a day event. I like the aspect of being out on the beach after a night of heavy drinking with a mojito in hand and listening to the likes of Fanciulli, Aduiofly and some local boys in Armand and Cedric. This party will go from 11am-10pm so you have plenty of time to get back to your hotel and wash up before the night starts. Or if your like Lackner, roll around in your Miniature Pinscher's shit then hit the town. Whatever your in to.

Get Physical with M.A.N.D.Y., Heidi, Junior Boys, Noze, Italoboyz + Guests @ Studio A

Sorry but I still can't get lasts years party out of my head. M.A.N.D.Y. and Booka Shade KILLED it and this year I expect no less from the German duo and Junior Boys. Has anyone heard the Junior Boys Body Language compilation cd? No? I suggest you buy it! Anyhow the German crew from Get Physical knows how to throw down and you definitely do not want to miss this party. Last year the place was packed wall to wall so get there early in case Studio A reaches capacity. Click here to check out our pics from Get Physical 2007.

Ferry Corsten, Sander Van Doorn, Eric Prydz and David Guetta @ Space Thursday

You just can't keep a great club like Space down. You got trance in the main room with Corsten and Van Doorn, and arguably the most talented member of the Swedish Mafia Eric Prydz on the terrace and David Guetta spinning after hours. Need I say more? Nah.

James Zabiela & Nic Fancuilli @ Studio A Friday

This is here simply because Zabiella was beyond amazing last he was here. The production with all the additional screens and cameras was amazing and we should expect the same level of commitment for WMC. Click here to check out pics from James Zabiela last time he was here and I think you will be convinced it's worth going to.