May 1, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Uno, dos, tres: Fiesta!

Cinco de MiMo
What: The weekend-long block party is filled with sidewalk sales, wine tastings, a hula hoop showdown, a sock hop, mariachi bands, and a burger eating contest.
Why: Ain’t no party, like a MiMo party.
When: Fri., 7-11 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Biscayne Blvd. & 69th St.

Outereach Party
What: Local anti-indie band celebrates the release of Music for Modern Living, their new CD flush with ’80s riffs and ’90s angst.
Why: It’s music within reach.
When: Fri., 10 p.m.
Where: Flavour, 2895 McFarlane Rd., Coconut Grove (305-445-6511).

Everything/Everyday: Lomographesque Photography
What: The exhibit of pseudo lo-fi photos kicks off with complimentary booze and door prizes.
Why: Say cheese.
When: Fri., 7-10 p.m.
Where: Bear and Bird, inside Tate’s Comics, 4566 N. University Dr., Lauderhill (954-748-0181).

A Very Happy Hour
What: The Raleigh launches a summer tradition of early evening cocktails on the cheap, along with a DJ and bite-size cuisine in the terrace garden.
Why: It’s 5 o’clock somewhere.
When: Fri., 5-8 p.m.
Where: 1775 Collins Ave. (305-534-6300).

Friends Dinner and Silent Auction
What: Sip, snack, bid, and hobnob with SoBe’s elite at the super swank Gansevoort South.
Why: Proceeds benefit Miami Light Project and its bevy of young artists.
When: Sat., 7 p.m.
Where: 2377 Collins Ave. Tickets at 305-576-4350.

Fashion Unveiled
What: Runway shows, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, giveaways, and shopping at Aventura Mall.
Why: Ticket sales go to Children First Fund to support UM’s pediatric department.
When: Sun., 11:30 a.m.
Where: 19501 Biscayne Blvd.