16 Jan - Guide to Miami: January 16-22

Miami Local Guides

Swingsomnia
1/16, 8pm: There ain’t no party like a swing dance party. Kick off Art Deco Weekend in Miami with the Shiny Shoes Band, Sarah Jane and the Blue Notes and hundreds of Swing Era dancers. ($30)

Cat Shell as Kitty Carmichael
1/17, 3pm: Catch the old-school jazz remixes of local artist/Broken Shaker regular Cat Shell, live at the Promenade. (Free)

Shaker Sundays
1/18, 10am: A sun-and-fun-filled afternoon of poolside eats, drinks and beats. (Free)

South Beach Food Tour
1/19, 12pm: Treat your inner foodie to some of the 305’s best hole-in-the-wall/mom-and-pop restaurants. ($59)

Trivia Thunderdome
1/20, 9pm: All that trivial knowledge you’ve acquired over the years is finally going to pay off. (Free)

Stitch ‘n’ Bitch
1/21, 7pm: Crochet the night away with our gal pal Karelle Levy over complimentary Stolen Rum cocktails. All supplies provided. (Free)

Ball & Chain
1/22, 12pm-1am: Little Havana’s storied 1930s hangout (read: restaurant/bar/club) where iconic musicians like Billie Holiday and Count Basie used to post up for all-night jazz jams, has reopened. Here’s everything you need to know.