Miami Events and Diversions | Everywhere

Dazzle at Basel.

STOCK UP
Alexis Semiannual Sale
What: Up to 60 percent off designer Alexis Barbara Isaias’s silk frocks, lace cocktail dresses, boho pants, teeny bikinis, high-low tanks, and gauzy gowns.
Why: Between Basel, holiday soirees, and New Year’s, you’re going to need something new to wear.
When: Today, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Alexis Warehouse, 5000 SW 75th Ave., ste. 112 (305-441-9770).

SEE
Dine-In Seating at Prestige Imports Premier
What: Watch blockbusters in oversize leather rocking chairs with swivel tray tables, drinks (beer, wine, prosecco, mojitos), and bites (burgers, brats, wings, and dips) in one of the posh theater’s VIP auditoriums.
Why: A boozy Breaking Dawn doesn’t suck.
When: Sat.
Where: Paragon Grove 13, 3015 Grand Ave., Coconut Grove (305-446-6843). Tickets ($8-$13.50) at paragontheaters.com.

CELEBRATE
Tree Lighting at Merrick Park
What: Deck the halls and plug in the blinking bulbs at the annual celebration, complete with in-store events, live music, a visit from Santa, and a 50-foot tree glowing in the Gables.
Why: Take a new, unwrapped toy for the Marines’ Toys for Tots drive.
When: Tonight, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: 358 San Lorenzo Ave., Coral Gables (305-529-0200).

SHOP
Gomez-Gracia Trunk Show
What: The South Miami store hosts the British contemporary brand with a rock ’n’ roll twist. Shop gowns with cutout and mesh detail, leather-trimmed coats, jackets and skirts, and poncho tops.
Why: Mention DailyCandy and get a $50 gift certificate toward your purchase.
When: Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Kristine Michael, 7271 S. Red Rd. (305-665-7717).

EXPERIENCE
Orchid
What: Moulin Rouge meets Cirque du Soleil in a pop-up vintage European cabaret tent with stained-glass windows. Translation: glamour, burlesque, high-flying acrobatics, song, and dance.
Why: Food and drinks by James Beard Award-winning chef Michelle Bernstein.
When: Thru Jan. 6.
Where: The Pleasure Garden, 299 NE 38th St. (888-589-8934). Tickets ($79-$119) at seatadvisor.com.

SUPPORT
Lotus House Sample Sale
What: Shop ten Miami-based brands, including BloqUV, Eberjey, Anatomie, and The Gilded Hand, for a good cause.
Why: Ten percent of proceeds benefits the women and children served by the shelter.
When: Fri., 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: 3300 Building, 3300 NW 41st St. Info at 305-720-6505.