Friday, December 16
There’s no scarcity of productions of The Nutcracker taking place this month all through South Florida. But just one firm may give you a traditional rendition of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker achieved professionally. Miami City Ballet kicks off the vacation traditional on Friday, with reveals happening by means of Christmas Eve. (The manufacturing strikes to the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach December 28-30.) What units MCB’s interpretation aside is its sheer scale: More than 100 dancers, lavish costumes, and unbelievable set design assist convey all of it to life. 7 p.m. Friday by means of December 24, on the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; miamicityballet.org. Tickets price $39 to $269. Ashley-Anna Aboreden
DJ/producer Dirty South will get behind the decks at Lost Nightclub on Friday evening. Born Dragan Roganović, the 44-year-old started his music profession at age 13 in Melbourne, Australia, and acquired quite a few accolades alongside the way in which. He has been nominated for 2 Grammy Awards for his remix to Kaskade’s “Sorry” and his collaborative remix with Axwell of Temper Trap’s “Sweet Disposition.” He’s been constantly ranked in DJ Mag‘s Top 100 DJ ballot since his initiation in 2007. One of his best-known tracks is the 2013 single “City Of Dreams,” which flooded the airwaves upon launch. 10 p.m. Friday, at Lost Nightclub, 30 NE 14th St., Miami; apexpresents.com. Tickets price $20 to $40 through eventbrite.com. Sophia Medina
Do you like your December holidays just a little on the pagan aspect? On Friday, Little Haiti nightclub Domicile hosts Saturnalia, an evening dedicated to techno, darkish wave, post-punk, and new wave. The gown code is all black as partygoers honor the god Saturn. The historical vacation noticed Romans eschew social norms, with playing permitted and masters servicing their slaves. Historians have hypothesized that Christians chosen December 25 to rejoice Christmas as a approach to acceptable the festivities, which included gift-giving. Either approach, it will likely be a bacchanal when you enter the venue. 11:30 p.m. Friday, at Domicile, 6391 NW Second Ave., Miami. Tickets price $10 to $20 through shotgun.dwell. Jose D. Duran
Saturday, December 17
Hear the sleigh bells ringing? That’s as a result of SantaCon is about 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 decorate in your most festive apparel, together with ugly sweaters and Santa costumes. Plus, there will likely be a wide range of drink specials for attendees to quench their thirst. The vacation cheer begins at YOLO earlier than transferring on to American Social, Big City Tavern, Salt 7, and Rooftop @1WLO. 6 p.m. Saturday, at YOLO, 333 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; santacon.information. Admission is free with RSVP through santaconftl2022.eventbrite.com. Sophia Medina
On Saturday, Flaming Classics returns to Hôtel Gaythering to display the 1972 function L.A. Plays Itself and the brief movie The Sex Garage. Both have been directed by the legendary homosexual pornographic movie director Fred Halsted, and L.A. Plays Itself was lauded upon its launch by luminaries like William Burroughs and Fernando Arrabal. The movies’ cultural significance was cemented when the Museum of Modern Art acquired them for its everlasting assortment; they’re the one homosexual pornographic movies which were honored in that trend. 7 to eight:30 p.m. Saturday, at Hôtel Gaythering, 1409 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach; 786-284-1176; gaythering.com. Tickets price $10 through eventbrite.com. Ashley-Anna Aboreden
Cuban-American DJ/producer Maceo Plex takes a flip welcoming the dawn whereas holding court docket at Club Space on Saturday alongside Chloé Caillet, Danyelino, Omri., and Thunderpony. Plex is well known for his impeccable but numerous manufacturing model, influenced by home and techno parts. He has spun at a lot of Ibiza’s prime nightclubs, together with the now-closed Space and Amnesia. His widespread tracks embrace “Solitary Daze,” “Insomnia 2021,” “All Night,” and his remix of Chromatics’ “Shadow.” 11 p.m. Saturday, at Club Space, 34 NE eleventh St., Miami; 786-357-6456; clubspace.com. Tickets price $20.39 to 48.49 through cube.fm. Sophia Medina
Sunday, December 18
Hold on to these reindeer reins — it is about to get witchy this Christmas. You’re invited to step out of the vacation traditions and expertise Witchmas at Soul II Soul. Enchant the season with daring treats that will put you beneath a sweet cane spell. Everyone, whether or not naughty or good, will likely be gifted with a manifestation candle, in addition to some magical goodies to get into the witchy spirit. Soul II Soul can have its boutique open for visitors to buy any last-minute presents. Plus, there will likely be candy treats and mischievous drinks for everybody to take pleasure in. 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, at Soul II Soul, 8011 SW fortieth St., Miami; 786-703-7550; soul-ii-soul.com. Tickets price $23 through eventbrite.com. Sophia Medina
On Sunday, the a cappella voices of Seraphic Fire will get audiences within the Christmas spirit as they sing vacation favorites. For its A Seraphic Fire Christmas present, the vocal ensemble will carry out heartwarming carols like “Jesus Christ the Apple Tree” and “Silent Night.” Associate conductor James Ok. Bass will lead the 90-minute efficiency in a serene, candlelit setting. 4 p.m. Sunday, on the Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center, 10950 SW 211th St., Cutler Bay; 786-573-5300; mosscenter.org. Tickets price $20 to $55. Sophia Medina
Founded in 2010, the Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida has been on a mission to foster musicianship and brotherhood amongst its members. In little over a decade, it is change into one of many ten largest LGBTQ choruses within the U.S., with greater than 150 singers amongst its ranks. On Sunday, this cultural gem takes the stage at Hard Rock Live to carry out a medley of vacation tunes with Tony Award-nominee Shoshana Bean because the particular visitor. 7 p.m. Sunday, at Hard Rock Live, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood; 954-797-5531; myhrl.com. Tickets price $41 to $106 through ticketmaster.com. Ashley-Anna Aboreden
South Florida’s hit radio station is bringing everybody a gift — no shock, it is music. The Y100 Jingle Ball takes over the FLA Live Arena on Sunday to ship a few of this 12 months’s greatest pop acts. Headlining this 12 months are singer-songwriter and TikTok celeb Charlie Puth and Brazilian singer Anitta, who launched her album Versions of Me to vital acclaim in April. Also on the lineup are Backstreet Boys, Tate McRae, Black Eyed Peas, Big Time Rush, Ava Max, Lauren Spencer-Smith, and Jax. 7 p.m. Sunday, at FLA Live Arena, 1 Panther Pkwy., Sunrise; 954-835-7000; flalivearena.com. Tickets price $35 to $501 through ticketmaster.com. Sophia Medina