Friday, December 23
Are you prepared for a vacation kiki? On Friday, Pridelines and Lamaj Eclipse host the Kiki Before Xmax Mini Ball, full with runway competitions and ballroom classes starting from face to palms to total realness. And after all, there is a best-dressed competitors. Guests are inspired (nay, anticipated) to return decked out of their most extravagant and formal vacation social gathering apparel. What’s at stake? Well, $1,000 in money prizes, together with honors for greatest runway, efficiency, and intercourse siren. 7 p.m. Friday at Pridelines, 6360 NE Fourth Ct., Miami; 305-571-9601; pridelines.org. Admission is free. Ashley-Anna Aboreden
The collective behind the Boombox in la sagüesera is throwing a Christmas Eve Eve social gathering, appropriately named the Night Before the Night Before Christmas. Where’s it going down? You’ll have to purchase a ticket to seek out out. On the lineup, you may discover Badluck, Looongcon, Souls Departed, Ultrathem, and Vorsicht, who’re set to take over the decks with heavy basslines and synths. Here’s hoping somebody drops a bangin’ remix of “El Burrito Sabanero.” 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. Friday, at a secret location. Tickets value $10 through shotgun. reside. Sophia Medina
On Friday, the Miami Heat face off in opposition to the Indiana Pacers at FTX Arena. When final we checked, the Heat sat in eighth place within the Eastern Conference — slightly below the Pacers. But the house crew nonetheless has loads of time to show issues round earlier than the playoffs start mid-April. Bam Adebayo injured an ankle on December 15, so here is hoping he is made a restoration by Friday. 8 p.m. Friday, at FTX Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 786-777-1000; ftxarena.com. Tickets value $22 to $500 through ticketmaster.com. Jose D. Duran
DJ/producer Roger Sanchez stops at Lost nightclub on Friday to get everybody transferring earlier than the vacations. The home music legend received a Grammy for his remix of No Doubt’s “Hella Good” and is a mainstay within the European dance-music scene, particularly in Ibiza. He has collaborated and remixed with Diana Ross, Kylie Minogue, Daft Punk, and Madonna. 10 p.m. Friday, at Lost, 30 NE 14th St., Miami; apexpresents.com. Tickets value $20 through eventbrite.com. Sophia Medina
Saturday, December 24
On Saturday, get off the sleigh and work these legs on the Fort Lauderdale Jingle Bell Jog 5K, an annual operating occasion celebrating the winter season. Attendees are anticipated to tackle the lengthy race crammed with mistletoe, eggnog, reindeer, and elves serving to racers cross the end line. Participants are inspired to decorate of their Santa greatest and jingle of their belled trainers. Runners who full the race will probably be awarded a medal to mark the event. 8 a.m. Saturday, at Las Olas Oceanside Park, 3000 E Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; jinglebelljog.web. Registration prices $20 to $50 through runsignup.com. Sophia Medina
Another 12 months, one other Matzoball. While all of your gentile associates have fun the vacation, you may skip the Chinese dinner and head to LIV on Saturday. Jewish singles will come collectively on Christmas Eve to seek out new associates and — in case your mother’s prayers are heard — a match. This 12 months, there’s even a Matzoball app to tug all of it collectively and make it a contemporary courting expertise. 10 p.m. at LIV, 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; matzoball.org. Tickets value $50. Ashley-Anna Aboreden
Sunday, December 25
If Dad is speeding you to open your presents rapidly, it is as a result of it is recreation day. This Christmas Day, the Miami Dolphins will host the Green Bay Packers, hoping to parlay their warm-weather benefit right into a playoff berth. Fingers firmly crossed that South Florida soccer followers could have an extra-Merry Christmas. 1 p.m. at Hard Rock Stadium, 347 Don Shula Dr., Miami Gardens; 305-943-8000; hardrockstadium.com. Tickets value $135 to $995 through ticketmaster.com. Ashley-Anna Aboreden
Now that you have opened your presents, gorged on vacation treats, and brought an extended nap, you are in all probability questioning what else to do. Head to Gold Rush Cabaret on Christmas Day for the Happy Holidays Party. You’ll be welcomed with a complimentary drink to begin the evening proper, and DJ Luxx will probably be spinning tunes to maintain the social gathering going effectively into the early morning. Of course, Gold Rush’s bevy of feminine entertainers will ply the stage. And in case you arrive earlier than 11 p.m., you may benefit from the “Rush Hour” specials, together with $5 all the pieces (entry and drinks) and $100 bottles. 8 p.m. to five a.m. Sunday, at Gold Rush, 7770 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-250-2790; goldrushcabaret.com. Sophia Medina