Club Space. Photo: Nahomi Harris.
Velvet underground: August 22-28
By Lesley Abravanel
At Space, that vast temple of techno fabulousness downtown, Saturday, for the first time in its illustrious history, DJ Victor Calderone will spin. Really? The first time in Space's existence? Wow. It seemed as if every DJ who ever got out of bed for more than $10,000 a night -- wait, who are we kidding: for more than $100,000 a night -- has spun at Space. But not Calderone. If you get there at the early bird in Space-land time of 1 a.m., tickets are just $25 at www.wantickets.com.
B.E.D. has added a fabulously titled addition to its weekly roster -- Thursday night's Blake Carrington's Supper Club. For those who are too young to remember the days before TiVo and YouTube: It's named after John Forsythe's dapper character on the much loved, much lamented prime time soap opera Dynasty. But don't expect big hair and shoulder pad redux at this party, which features an avant garde dinner theatre with everything from violin and didgeridoos to mime artists and dancers. Chef Freddy Vega does his thing behind the scenes at 9:15 p.m. and 10:15 p.m.
Down south at the new RA Sushi in South Miami, we hear that the restaurant's Flying Fish Lounge Sunday night happy hours are hopping. From 8 p.m.-midnight, the raw fish are flying for less than $5 a roll, and sushi fans are swimming in a sea of dollar sake specials.
The Scarface 25th anniversary screening takes place Friday at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts, 174 E. Flagler St., in downtown Miami. Tickets are $15 and include a special happy hour starting at 6 p.m., followed by the screening at 8 p.m. and a Q&A with star Steven Bauer. The screening is a fundraiser to benefit the center, and we have a feeling that if people get too happy during the cocktail hour, it may become a Rocky Horror-esque audience participation experience, during which everyone will be screaming hello to their little friends.
Now everyone can get in on the mansion formerly known as Versace by plunking down $50 for the Casa Experience. Through Sept. 30, you can go on a 45-minute-long guided tour of the manse at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. While we think 50 bucks to go inside is steep, some may be intrigued enough to do it. Guests will also be able to enjoy cocktails at the exclusive Tiffany Bar and enjoy a sneak peek of the mansions new al fresco restaurant, Casa Cucina, with breakfast and lunch menus being offered at an additional fee. For tour tix, call 305-674-6604.
- Current 55.4 °F
- It's a lounge night
- Get a drink at a hip hotel
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