March 27, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Music. Makes the weekend. Come together.

DANCE
Ultra Music Festival
What: The cool kids flock to hear Paul van Dyk, Tiësto, Carl Cox, and more at the tenth anniversary of the electronica party.
Why: It’s electric. (Boogie woogie woogie.)
When: Fri., 4 p.m.-midnight; Sat., noon-midnight.
Where: Bicentennial Park, 1075 Biscayne Blvd. Tickets online at ultramusicfestival.com.

Paul Oakenfold at Mokaï
What: Snake your way past the velvet ropes to hear the trance legend spin.
Why: It’s a dance, dance revolution.
When: Thurs., 10 p.m.-5 a.m.
Where: 235 23rd St., Miami Beach (305-531-4166).

SEE
Gallery Night
What: Opera Gallery launches its In the Mood for Pop exhibit with works by Moz and Tom Wesselmann; five doors down, Books & Books welcomes visual artist-cum-author Gabriel Lalonde.
Why: It’s an arty party.
When: Thurs., 7 p.m.
Where: Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., 2nd flr.

SHOP
Miami Vintage Clothing Show
What: Preview vintage wares (from the ’20s-’80s) at the opening night party or wait till the weekend to get in for five bucks.
Why: Momma needs an old pair of shoes.
When: Party, Fri., 7-9 p.m. Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: The Woman’s Club of Coconut Grove, 2985 S. Bayshore Dr.

WATCH
Cover Girl Culture
What: Premiering at the Women’s International Film Festival, the doc examines the dangers of exposing young girls to impossible body images.
Why: Maybe it is Maybelline.
When: Sat., 6 p.m.
Where: AMC Cocowalk, 3015 Grand Ave. Tickets online at wiffonline.org.

RECOUP
Astro Balance Massage
What: A new rubdown that uses your astrological sign and element to determine which massage technique and oil suit you.
Why: You love a happy ending.
When: Daily, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, 1 Lincoln Rd. (786-276-4090).