Do

- Be Patient


Do Not

- Be so patient that you wait for your friends to come talking over after you hold their place in line for an hour.

There is nothing more annoying and infuriating than someone who graciously takes it upon themselves to hold the spot for their comrades who were too lazy to stand in line for themselves. 1. Standing in line is a testament to how much you want to get into the club. It's the time we put in to make it to the top. No pain no gain, feel me? It is not and will never be alright to hit up your little brother on his iPhone to see how far he is from the door and than join him with two people left in front of him, let alone guys.

Do

- Be polite and friendly to your neighbors in line.

Do Not

- Jump into their ultra personal conversation with absolutely no knowledge of their life or what they were talking about to begin with!

While yes, it's just fine to say hello to your fellow line mates and make polite conversation, there is nothing more ‘douschelike’ than to completely assume that you know everything about somebody just because you've been eaves dropping on their conversation for the last 15 minutes. The reason? Awkwardness. If the conversation becomes slightly strained, you will still have to stand next to this person for an unforeseen amount of time, and that kind of irritation could completely ruin the event you are lining up for in the first place. Save yourself the hassle and keep it light.

Do

- Be friendly to the staff of the club, especially those tending to the door.

Do Not

- Hassle the staff due to wait time, or anything else you might feel that you are entitled to.

What’s the biggest rule for those who go to restaurants? Don't mess with the people who make/serve your food. The same rule applies for those who are the great deciders upon where you will be spending your evening. The worst thing you can do is hassle the staff/bouncers/cashiers about the wait time. You are not on the guest list, which is the whole reason you are waiting in line to begin with! Kindness, however, can take you from the "never getting in" line to the "next to get in" designation. Make nice with the staff and they will be nice back. The same applies to everyone who works a service job in New York City.

Do

- Pregame

Do Not

- Get so wasted while pre-gaming that you can’t even stand under your own power let alone find your ID and cash to get into the Club.

This is pretty straightforward. There's nothing that can kill a whole line's great mood than some drunk dude falling into everyone and dry heaving into the bushes while waiting in line. Although it seems really funny at first, that good 30-45 minute wait to get in will get really claustrophobic really fast, if Mr./Mrs. "I can’t handle my liquor," targets you, your friends or your significant other to be their next best friend/projectile vomit receptacle. Get your swerve on before you hit the club to save some cash, but do it in a way where you wont be defined by the bouncing staff as "the dude who's the first to get thrown out tonight."

If you stick to these rules, and also use a little common sense, you can enjoy your queuing experience to its fullest potential! Keep in mind anything that would annoy/bother you while standing in close quarters with a whole bunch of other people, will most likely annoy/bother someone else in the same, if not much more severe fashion. Avoid the awkwardness and irritation and be polite!

Ladies, if you haven’t heard of Kaskade then his signature house tracks will definitely be right up your alley, and guys, if you’ve heard his music but don’t necessarily dig it, we suggest going to this event because the ratio will definitely be in your favor. Expect the venue to be slammed from wall to wall and lots of crowd singing, people are definitely familiar with his club anthems. It's pretty fair to say that this event will be sold out, so if you're looking to attend we suggest getting tickets now, because chances are the door will be a mission for you.

Click here for more information on Kaskade's gig at Mansion.

Click here for tickets to the Kaskade show at Mansion.

Now it’s pretty fair to say that when it comes to South Beach, the Opium Group leads all others in nightlife. If other venues have a chance of shutting down, you can bet that the Opium Group will be lurking around the corner and ready to snatch it up. That’s fine with us, because they know how to run a nightclub and how to keep locals and visitors coming back for more. There may be more shifts for them in the near future, so keep visiting us for more news.

One thing that automatically catches your eye when you step into 1020 Music Boxx is the 100 square foot DJ booth. While many may think that it’s a little too much, there’s nothing like making the entertainment of the night feel like he’s at home, and what’s better than a 100 square foot DJ booth? 1020 Music Boxx is a hybrid of a venue, making it the perfect combination of a nightclub and a lounge. Featuring two full-service bars, banquettes and wall-to-wall window views of Ocean Drive, it’s definitely a site for sore eyes. But what’s most unique about this venue may not be the actual set-up, but the party formatting.

There’s a little something for everyone at 1020 Music Boxx when it comes to music formatting. In Miami it’s tough to find a place that serves everything up, but this place actually does. Whether it’s mash-ups, hip-hop, R&B or even live musicians, they have it all at 1020 Music Boxx. That and the combination of the LED lighting in the venue make for one great experience that everyone should try at least once.

If you happen to be in SoBe and you’re not really feeling the vibe of a big club, this is definitely one option that you should be looking out for.

Carola’s signature tech tracks are highlighted by bumpy beats that’ll keep the dance floor guessing the entire night. We’ve been a part of some of his sets before and we definitely liked. If you were thinking of heading to Space for afterhours this weekend, you may want to clear your plans for Saturday because his set will highlight the ‘Socialite Fridays’ afterhours, we definitely encourage back to back afterhour nights.

Click here for more information on Marco Carola's gig at Nocturnal.

Click here for tickets to the Marco Carola show at Nocturnal.

This Saturday night The Techno Loft keeps bringing in A-list techno talent as Paco Osuna takes over the sound of their infamous weekly party. The Spanish electronic artist is one of the most successful hailing from his country, playing top clubs in Ibiza from a young age and releasing music that stills has a strong following today. As years have passed he’s created his own signature style that hypnotizes anyone on the dance floor and it won’t be any different this Saturday night at Club Space. We suggest checking out this DJ/Producer, but look into tickets now because it will most definitely be a big-seller.

Click here for more information on Paco Osuna's gig at The Techno Loft.

Click here for tickets to Paco Osuna's gig at The Techno Loft.

Top Halloween Party in Miami
Event: Steve Aoki
Venue: Set
Date: Thursday, Oct. 29th

Who says you have to wait until the weekend to get the party started on Halloween. Sure, the primary focus of the holiday is set for Saturday, the 31st, however, everyone knows that the weekend starts on a Thursday night. Steve Aoki will be at SET delivering all the sound and making up for his absence during what was set to be a big Labor Day weekend performance there. Although he has a younger crowd, SET has their usual crowd so expect the place to be packed. It will be kind of funny to see a lot of hipster kids get denied at the door. SET doesn’t play around and you should always bring your A game.

Click here for tickets to the event.

Top Halloween Party in Miami
Event: Steve Lawler
Venue: Gryphon
Date: Thursday, Oct. 29th

This is definitely one of the most anticipated events of Halloween weekend. Not only is Gryphon a great club, but when they bring in one of the biggest names in electronic dance music, expect this place and this party to be off the wall! The one and only Steve Lawler will be in town as part of his North American tour. We’re a bit surprised that he didn’t opt for the usual South Beach or downtown Miami venue, but it’s a nice change of pace for him and the crowd that attends this party would have been the same faces regardless of the venue.

Click here for tickets to the event.

Top Halloween Party in Miami
Event: Fatal Attraction
Venue: Club 50
Date: Friday, Oct. 30th

When one of the best hotels in the city throws a party, you bet your ass it’ll be on our list of Top Halloween parties in Miami. Club 50 has the best view in the city, and this Halloween they’ll be hosting ‘Fatal Attraction,’ where their guests are expected to be decked out in ghoulish attire. The party kicks off at 8 p.m. and there will be complimentary cocktails provided until 10 p.m., so if you do decide to go, make sure to get there early and get your money’s worth at the bar, and remember, be sure to be dressed to kill.

Click here for tickets to the event.

Top Halloween Party in Miami
Event: Boris Halloween Midnight Terrace Marathon
Venue: Space
Date: Saturday, Oct. 31st

You definitely should of expected Club Space to be on our list, after all, where else can you dance until the sun comes up on downtown Miami? Well, maybe Nocturnal, but that place can’t top Club Space. For Halloween they’ll be bringing in Boris to serve up all the sound to the dressed up crowd. Boris’ sound goes really well at Space, so expect this to be yet another sold-out event at Club Space. Yes you may have to wait in line for a while to get in, especially on this night, but it’s all well worth it.

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Top Halloween Party in Miami
Event: Tera Patrick
Venue: Cameo
Date: Saturday, Oct. 31st

If there’s one individual that we here at CoolJunkie are big fans of, it has to be Tera Patrick. This sexy lady hosts parties across the nation at some of the biggest nightclubs in the world, and when it came time for Halloween, it was Miami’s turn to have Tera Patrick in town. She’ll be hosting the Halloween festivities at the grand reopening of Cameo in South Beach. The nightclub was closed a few months ago, only to be bought up by the infamous Opium Group, adding yet another successful venue to their growing empire. This party will be slammed pack with fans of the venue and of the actress.

Click here for tickets to the event.

Top Halloween Party in Miami
Event: Thriller In Coconut Grove
Venue: Mayfair Promenade
Date: Saturday, Oct. 31st

This party certainly has high expectations for itself, already claiming that it’s going to be the greatest costume party in the history of Coconut Grove. That’s a tall order, but we’ll go ahead and give them credit for have the b#@$s to label itself before the event actually happens. We have to say though, we’re pretty excited about this event. Coconut Grove is definitely one of the most popular areas in Miami to spend Halloween, and this party will definitely pack out with some of the craziest personalities decked out. We recommend checking this party out.

Click here for tickets to the event.

Top Halloween Party in Miami
Event: Jonathan Peters
Venue: Gryphon
Date: Saturday, Oct. 31st

It’s fair to say that Jonathan Peters is as big in South Florida as he is in New Jersey. That’s right people, the man himself will be back in South Florida and playing Gryphon nightclub on Halloween night. This guy always plays to a packed venue, and this night is going to be no exception. If you’re not a fan of his music, remember, you can always check out Pangaea next door, however, chances are the energy level at that venue won’t be as crazy as it will be here. Give JP a try for an hour, if it doesn’t work for you then move on to the next party. It’s Halloween, and parties are limitless!!!

Click here for tickets to the event.

1. Eat your favorite food – In order to create the perfect mood for the night ahead, we must indulge in the perfect fuel for the night. Pick up something that will fill your stomach with the necessary sponge to soak up that alcohol later so that your night won’t end with you face first praying to the porcelain god. Eat something that will make you smile. A good mood is what we are promoting here, and it all begins with your stomach.

2. Take a 45 minute relaxation period – Give yourself a few minutes to just settle down, collect your thoughts, and relax! Take a quick powernap or catch up with some music. Do whatever it is you do to get yourself in the zone, positive intention will carry over into the night and having no hurried or creeping thoughts will surely make for an amazing transition into the night!

3. Take the best shower you’ve ever had – Part of setting the mood for yourself and those you want to impress is by making yourself as visually stimulating as possible!
Give yourself the royal treatment, and spare any expense in the cleansing process. Also don’t forget the cologne. Not surprisingly the better you smell the more you will be attractive and remembered. Don’t go too heavy however, you don’t want to be mistaken for a French whore.

4. Dress to the 9’s – Dress accordingly for wherever you’re going, but make sure to put a few style points into your wardrobe. Weather you ride the vintage train, or are up on the latest and greatest, make sure what you’re throwing on is clean, pressed and stylish. Be yourself! Just the best version.

5. Perfectly tailored play-list – Like a good suit, the perfect soundtrack will only enhance your night out, and your mood. Don’t leave it to chance that the radio might have a great procession of songs to push the night to the next level. Create an atmosphere that will invigorate your senses and put you in the best possible mood. This will always carry over to the Venue.

6. Charge your cell phone – Keep connected. The worst thing that can happen is a dead battery at the wrong time. Don’t leave it to possibility, especially if you’ve been texting all day trying to get the plans secured to begin with.

7. Always have cash on hand – It’s always better to know what you’re getting yourself into and setting at least a semi reasonable budget before you hit the club. Nothing sobers you up like an unexpected $300 tab at the end of the night, especially if you’ve only got $200 left on the card. Avoid the embarrassment and hit the ATM before you get there. PS. It never hurts to hide a 20 somewhere on your person, incase the worst happens and you need a reserve to go to. Need a night cap? Condoms? Emergency Mickey D’s fund? Hide some cash in your sock.

8. Have a Plan B. – There is never a worse circumstance than to be all dressed up with no where to go. If you were absolutely positive that Johnny Wong’s party was going on and the bouncer tells you that he doesn’t really care who you are or who you think you know, you’re not getting in, all will seem lost. Always have an ace up your sleeve and a second, just as exciting, destination incase you can’t talk your way into that party (or even more likely the party sucks to begin with).

9. Have a designated driver – What’s the worst way to end your night out on the town after everything has gone off without a hitch? Seeing the flashing blue lights blurred so confusingly in your rearview as an officer knocks on your window and asks the dreaded question “have you been drinking tonight boy?” as your life, career, tuition, and personal humiliation flash before your eyes, you’d wish you weren’t behind the wheel. Worse yet your drunk ass could hurt someone else while you’re reaching for that iPod that fell on the floorboard and all you hear is the scream of the old lady walking across the street 1 second before you feel the thud of her walker under your tires. Do the right thing. Take a friend out to dinner and beg them to lay off the sauce. You’ll return the favor soon enough.

This Saturday night Mansion plays host to their very special musical guest Dirty South. Every time he took over the decks at SET it’s been a sold-out show, however, we’re not entirely sure how it’ll go this weekend at Mansion. The venue is A LOT bigger than SET and the crowd on Saturday nights is definitely tough. Don’t get us wrong, this show is definitely one of the best of the weekend, and he’ll definitely draw a thick crowd, but we’re anxiously waiting to find out if he’ll pack out the place. Only one way to find out.

Click here for more information on the Dirty South show.

Click here for tickets to the Tiësto show.

When it comes to Nikki Beach Club in Miami, there’s really no comparison. Sure there’s other Nikki Beach Club’s around the world, but Miami is Miami, and when you take that into account, it really is the best. Created to be the “ultimate beach club concept that brings dining, fashion, music and entertainment together,” the concept really has come to reality. Not only does Nikki Beach Club offer an insanely impressive menu, featuring sushi, a raw bar, and salads that are one of a kind, but they also serve up what’s considered to be the best mojito in all of South Beach. That’s one hell of a compliment considering the other popular bars and restaurants in South Beach.

When it comes to their weekly parties the formatting here never fails. Starting with ‘I Love Happy Hour,’ a Thursday through Saturday event that features beachfront happy hour with parties of ten or more receiving two free drinks per person, and ending with their infamous Amazing Sunday party, a weekly that brings in the city’s socialites and elites to witness interactive entertainment, there’s never a shortage of excitement at Nikki Beach Club. And while many of the nightclubs in South Beach may book some serious entertainment for their DJ booth, Nikki Beach Club does the same, as well as having a team of amazing resident DJs that are a favorite to the weekly crowd.

If you really want unabashed entertainment in the sun, it’s all about Nikki Beach Club, where you can dine, dance and drink while the Atlantic Ocean is only yards away.

Now it’s South Florida’s turn as Tiësto arrives in Miami this Saturday night to take over LIV Nightclub. He was schedule for a massive show at the Arena at the Don Taft University Center at Nova Southeastern University, however it was cancelled, probably do to poor ticket sales and an awkward time slot, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. He's never known to have a young fan base, so we really weren't sure what they were shooting for with that show. However, Tiësto is no stranger to LIV and this Saturday night he'll more than likely slam the venue with fans spending hundreds of dollars just to be a part of one of his sets.

Click here for more information on the Tiësto show.

Click here for tickets to the Tiësto show.

Demonstrate faux first class! Unless you are a part of Diddy’s entourage or have a ballin’ bling-daddy that doesn’t mind a few leaches here and there, there are a few very important things to think about when rent’s due but that beautiful blonde that caught up with you last week’s blowing up your phone for another night of debauchery. Here are some easy ways to paint the town and get KRUNK without having to hit up AMSCOT the morning after.

1.PREGAME

Originally taken from the idea of tailgating before a football game so that you don’t have to pay $10 for an 8 oz bottle of Bud Light in the stadium, bring the party to the pickup and fill the bed with some ice and hit up the 7-11! How does this translate into your evening? You’re already going to spend about $10 on cover (at least) can you really afford a $7 Jack and Coke in a dixie cup, three-quarters filled with ice? Hell NO! Hit up the nearest liquor store at about 9:30 p.m., grab that bottle of Jager or Goldschlager and make a drinking game out of the Jay Leno Show. An hour later you are at maximum party velocity and probably only need to spring for a $2.50 PBR to keep the buzz going strong and keep up appearances that you are indeed partying. **Make sure to get a DD or a cab in this case, this way you can avoid the flashing lights and live to partay another day**

2. FREE DRINK PROMOTIONS

Do you have the internet? (Yes this is a rhetorical question). In between tweeting about your plans for the night and lurking that blonde’s Facebook, run a search for “Free drink night in (insert city here).” With a little luck and some patience, you will easily find 2-3 different bars that are sponsoring “Free drinks til’ 11.” Most of the time these specials act as an incentive to get the people in early, liquor them up and than they will buy more drinks when the bell is sounded and the special ends. Take advantage of this! Is Skyy Vodka releasing coffee flavored spirits? It’ll probably be free somewhere close to where you want to end up! Take $5 with you for tips, post up at the bar and shoot those bad boys down until the stroke of 11. One hour of your time will get you 100% drunker than if you got there an hour later… and all for the price of a tip. Do this and continue with your night as planned!

3. Well-Drinks Get you just as Drunk

Okay, so the first two options are 86ed because that pesky job of yours had the nerve to keep you there until CLOSING TIME, and you’ve barely enough time to get home, get showered and get dressed before the cover goes up even HIGHER What do you do? Most liquor the same type is the same color in most cases…that means that nobody can tell that your Jack on the rocks is actually Early Morning Kentucky Bourbon that costs about 50% less per pour than Jack Daniels. Not all liquor is created equally, and there will be obvious differences (at least in the first few drinks) that you’re not sipping on Grey Goose and lime to your taste buds, but your nervous system that cages the party animal inside won’t know the difference! Just keep saying to yourself that in 20 minutes it wont matter… ** A word to the wise, do not attempt the switch if you are on a first date, picking up someone at a bar using the “Can I buy you a drink?” method, or otherwise needing to impress someone…

4. Don’t Drink so Friggin’ Much

Okay so your taste buds are discrete and refined, and will not accept anything besides Johnny Walker Black or Cristal, your inherent Baller status can not be compromised under any circumstances. What do you do? Milk that glass like it’s a golden cow representing the utmost in taste and class for as long as you possibly can! Maybe a little coherency is a good thing! Not EVERYONE at a bar (surprisingly) is as wasted as YOU were last Friday, and to some patrons a bar is a place to meet someone who you will actually want to remember in the morning. Apparently there is a whole segment of the population that weighs sobriety with a hint of relaxation and refined taste in very high esteem. Shine those shoes, dry clean the shirt and put on those reading glasses. It’s time to be yourself, and not the drunken evil twin that lives inside your liver.

Space will definitely be slammed this Saturday night, as usual, but it could definitely sell-out as well. If you’re thinking about getting tickets then now’s the time to do so, because you wouldn’t want to spend the majority of your night in line.

Click here for more information on the Mark Knight show.

Click here for tickets to the Mark Knight show.

On October 6th, Mansion presents their all new Tuesday party (looks like a monthly for now), ‘Rewind,’ an 80s and 90s Throwback, featuring the music of Brand Nubian to kick things off. Thanks to Mansion, and new up and coming promotion company Traffik, a lot of our favorite old-school hip-hop groups will be coming into Mansion and refreshing our memories with some of their classic tracks and performances. This is the first one-off show, but if things look good next Tuesday night, expect this party to either be more to a more prominent day of the week, or even become a weekly. You’ll be hearing a lot more from Traffik, as they look to stake their claim in the hip-hop bookings in the city. They have more surprises in store in the near future.

Click here for more information on the Brand Nubian show.

If there’s one thing that stands out about Shine, it has to be the insanely attractive lighting. This has to be one of the best venues in all of Miami when it comes to their lighting. An insane barrage of lights hits the dance floor, lighting up to the beat of the DJ, courtesy of their in house VJ. The overall design of the club itself is impressive. Sometimes the VIP tables are a bit too close to the dance floor, not really giving you that extra special feel, but here everything is located strategically and carefully. The dance floor is the communal area, while the outside sections of the club offer great table service.

The venue’s the brainchild of Jon Cowan, who’s the music director and whose family owns the hotel. The man’s attention to detail and intriguing bookings are the source of Shine’s growing success. One of his biggest moves came when he teamed up with DJMag, presenting 2009’s Winter Music Conference with one of the best lineups seen since the start.

On a normal weekend at Shine you can indulge in everything from house and raggae, to hip-hop and 80s retro. As Jon Cowan puts it best, “We want our music format to be open but most of all, based on fun, or relaxing depending on where you are. Most important something everyone can enjoy.” If this were the philosophy of every club-owner, we’d definitely have all across South Beach that everyone could enjoy.