Miami - November 01, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Wake up and smell the weekend.

DO
Sleepless Night
What: Thirteen hours of art, music, film, theater, and dance.
Why: Cultural caffeine.
When: Sat., 6 p.m.-6 a.m.
Where: Various locations. Info online at sleeplessnight.org.

HEAR
Menotti ReMixed
What: A contemporary spin on the works of composer Gian Carlo Menotti.
Why: It’ll be a perfect tenor.
When: Thurs., 8 p.m.
Where: University of Miami, Gusman Concert Hall, 1314 Miller Dr., Coral Gables (305-284-4886).

Kings of Leon
What: The Tennessee boys with a hipster twist perform; Black Rebel Motorcycle Club opens.
Why: Skinny jeans + Southern drawl = love.
When: Fri., 7:30 p.m.
Where: Revolution, 200 W. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Tickets online at ticketmaster.com.

DRINK
Barefoot at Oasis
What: Lounge on Moroccan daybeds, sip Marrakech Sunsets, and listen to eclectic tunes.
Why: Let your Sahara down.
When: Every Fri., 6-11 p.m.
Where: Mandarin Oriental, 500 Brickell Key Dr. (305-913-8358).

LEARN
Art and Wine Lecture
What: Sip vino, learn about Gustav Klimt.
Why: It’s like school. With booze.
When: Fri., 7-9 p.m.
Where: ArtCenter/South Florida, 800 Lincoln Rd. (305-674-8278 ext. 15).

Photo Credit: From Test Your Skills 2 the Limit — Drive Your Nerves 2 the Edge, an installation by Martin Markeli at ArtCenter South Florida, 800 Lincoln Rd.