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Do’s and Don’ts of the Nightclub Line

Lining up to get into a nightclub could be the most awkward moment of your life, or the perfect opportunity to get to know someone a little better, or even get to know someone for the first time.

Event Preview: Kaskade at Mansion

When we spoke to Pete Tong a few weeks back, he name dropped Kaskade as one of the bigger artists to come out of North America that everyone’s been going crazy about, and this week he’ll be in Miami at one of the most popular nightclubs in South Beach.

Nightlife Update: Opium Group Buys Mokai

The infamous hospitality conglomerate, The Opium Group, just added another venue to its extremely successful resume in the form of Mokaï.

The Clevelander’s Own Stereo: 1020 Music Boxx

There's a place in South Beach that’s tucked away inside of one of the most talked about hotels in SoBe. Inside of this hotel you’ll find 1020 Music Boxx, a venue that combines intimacy, sound and art to create one hell of a nightlife experience.

Event Preview: Marco Carola at Nocturnal

This week we were pleased to find out that Nocturnal was bringing in one of the biggest names in techno, Marco Carola. His name is well known in Miami so expect there to be a thick crowd.

Event Preview: Paco Osuna at the Techno Loft

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.

Miami's Top Halloween Parties

Halloween is officially around the corner people, and we certainly hope you’ve already decided on what you’ll be wearing. One thing for sure is, even though you may not know what you’ll be doing on Halloween night, we’re here to help you.

The Nightlife Checklist: What To Check Off When You Go Out

As denizens of the Nightlife Universe, we all know that there are many different circumstances that will continually change when we set out into the night in search of the perfect venue and crowd to give us our much needed evening fix.

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Event Preview: Dirty South at Mansion

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.

A World Renown Venue: Nikki Beach Club Miami

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.

Event Update: Tiesto at LIV Nightclub

When it comes to one of the biggest name in electronic dance music, mention Tiësto to anyone who’s remotely familiar with the genre and they’ll say that it rings a bell. This Saturday night he'll be performing live in South Florida.

CoolJunkie Tips: How to Party for Less

Here are some easy ways to paint the town and get KRUNK without having to hit up AMSCOT the morning after. You don't have to follow these to a 'T', however, they should help you save a few bucks.

Event Preview: Mark Knight at The Space Terrace

For this weekend if there’s only one place that you can fit into your nightlife agenda, make sure that it’s Club Space on Saturday night, because they’re bringing in the one and only Mark Knight to serve up the sound on the Terrace.

Event Preview: Brand Nubian at Mansion

When we heard that Mansion would be opening up next Tuesday night for an old-school hip-hop party, we were pretty ecstatic, however, we weren’t sure if it was actually going to happen. But, it’s all true, and it will be official next Tuesday.

SoBe's Nightlife Spotlight: Shine Nightclub

Shine has to be one of the best nightlife venues in South Beach, but at the same time it could also be the most underrated. The combination of lighting, sound and bookings make this place a true SoBe hotspot.

Event Preview: Sebastien Leger at Mansion

One highlighted event this weekend takes place at Mansion, and this time they’re bringing in Sébastien Léger to serve up all the sound. Before this guy was known for his special blend of electro-house, but now it's all techno-house.

South Florida’s New Nightlife Addition: La Zen Nightclub

Recently a new nightclub opened up shop in South Florida, but instead of being located that in hot spots like South Beach and downtown Miami, or even near the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, they decided to head north a bit more.

Event Preview: Way Out West at Club Shine

Club Shine re-opens on Saturday night with the Way Out West Soundsystem party, featuring DJ’s Nick Warren and Jody Wisternoff.

Event Preview: Future Classic Festival

Headlining the night will be N.E.R.D., and even though you may want to just show up for their performance, you’d be an idiot not to check out some of the talent and exhibitions that come on before them.

Event Preview: Audiofly at The Vagabond

This Saturday night The Vagabond is bringing in Get Physical’s own Heidi and Audiofly for their infamous Saturday night Back Door Bamby weekly party.

CoolJunkie's Top Labor Day Weekend Party Picks

Now we know you can’t make all of these events, but in order to narrow down your personal list, we’ve compiled our own list of Top Labor Day weekend parties in Miami.

Extremely Underrated – Finnigan’s On the River Miami

Let’s think about this for one second. When we all go out to a bar, what are some of the characteristics we look for. Well, for starters how about drink prices? A good happy hour is the way to any person’s heart.

Five Tips on Being a Good Wingman

A wingman is to take over many responsibilities to keep the mission going smoothly, but more importantly the number one and highest priority of responsibility for the wingman is to support the pilot.

Event Preview: Bad Boy Bill at Mansion

This Saturday night they’re bringing in Bad Boy Bill to serve up the soundtrack of the night. The legendary EDM DJ has just released his newest album, The Album.

The Nightlife Staple of Luxury - SET Nightclub Miami

Opening up shop in 2007, SET nightclub has already become a nightlife venue veteran on the scene. When you’re a part of The Opium Group, don’t expect anything less.

The Worst Pick-up Lines

The evolution of this intricate form of the mating ritual has evolved past the stages of description of obvious primal urges in an attempt to confuse and attract possible female mating partners, there are still phrases that exist.

Event Preview: Heineken's Art Crawl

Next Friday, August 21, Heineken presents Art Crawl on Brickell, celebrating the installation of it’s Miami mural designed by Kiki Valdes. At the same time guests will be able to view the works of other local latino artists.

South Florida’s Ultimate Hideaway: Pangaea Lounge

If you happen to be from New York City and Pangaea rings a bell, that’s because it’s a spin-off of the successful Pangaea lounge there, a venue that’s actually been labeled a nightlife institution.

An Ultimate Nightlife Journey: Voyage Ultra Lounge Miami

There’s one nightlife venue in Miami that has a salt and peppering of just about everything you can think of, which is why it packs the house every week, offering visitors the best aspects of what a true nightclub should be.

Event Preview: Lazaro Casanova and Stryke at the Techno Loft

This weekend the Space Techno Loft bringing out some of the best techno talent that’s homegrown. Lazaro Casanova and Stryke will be serving up respective sets this Saturday night at the Techno Loft.

Miami’s Sharpest Lounge – Blade Sushi Lounge Miami

If someone ever tells you that it’s hard to find good sushi in Miami, give a nice slap across the face. What the hell are they thinking? We’d run down the list of best sushi spots for you, but we really don’t want to tire your eyes out.

Event Preview: Matthew Dear and Jay-You at The Electric Pickle

If there’s one venue that’s made a clear-cut impact on the EDM community as of late, it's Electric Pickle. We have places like Space and Mansion on Saturday nights that pack the house, but they have more of the commercial feel to it.

LA Meets Miami: Apple Restaurant & Lounge Miami

First opening up shop in Los Angeles, Apple Restaurant & Lounge had one distinct purpose, to combine exclusivity, fine dining, and VIP treatment. This venue is sure to give The Forge a run for its money.

The Royal Lounge: Louis Bar and Lounge Miami

Although all of the characteristics that Gansevoort South has can pretty much hold up on their own, one important characteristic of the hotel lies on its first floor, and if you don’t happen to come on the right night, you may miss out on it entirely.

Vagabonds United... for a Cause

This Thursday night The Vagabond, present a benefit event for the Community Partnership for Homeless, a very special organization whose efforts have helped homeless individuals in Miami.

Event Preview: Little Louie Vega at The Vagabond

It has been over one year since The Vagabond opened its doors for Little Louie Vega and made him one of their infamous residents. Although he does come to the venue every other month, it’s always a very special night.

The View from the Top: The Viceroy Miami

A new building has opened its doors earlier this year, and offers that same kind of view that you’d get from those other cities, The Viceroy. Even the name itself seems to have a ‘royal’ feel to it, something bigger than you’d expect.

CoolJunkie Interviews Dubfire

CoolJunkie recently interviewed Dubfire and caught up with him about his show this Saturday night at Mansion, the mix he worked on with Loco Dice and if Ibiza really is the EDM mecca of the world.
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