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THE BEST


EVENTS THIS SEASON


Bingo With Miss Toto This isn’t your granny’s bingo


night. At this weekly evening of fun, hosted by the stiletto- wearing, gender-bending hostess Miss Toto, you play against Wynwood’s cool kids for prizes you’ll really love, like a bar tab. Things are known to get wild between number calling. à Gramps Miami, 176 NW 24th St (gramps .com/bingo). Wed 9pm–midnight; free.


Blend the Femme DJ Stephanie Arzeno’s event


brings queer and cisgender creatives together to celebrate feminine energy. Details are announced on the group’s Instagram page, but guests can expect fun themes that foster activism: Attendees and speakers work together to promote social causes. à Various locations (instagram.com/blend thefemme). Various dates and times; $5.


Electric Sheep Sundays This is one of the longest-running


Gio’s Total Split Show


You’ll likely be laughing until your sides split more than you’ll be nailing splits at this over-the-top drag party at Basement Miami’s


bowling alley. Gio Profera’s alter ego, Hialeah’s bearded queen, Juleisy, comes out to play alongside cohost Pin Tits. There’s music by DJ Otto von Schirach, $10 boozy slushies and games of wacky interactive speed bowling, where strikes earn you shots but spares get you spanks.


à Basement Miami, 2901 Collins Ave, Miami Beach (basementmiami.com). Mon at 9pm; $20.


events at Score, a veteran in the local LGBT nightlife scene. Find beautiful drag queens in full regalia dancing the night away. Join them and enjoy $6 cocktail specials and DJ-spun tunes all night. à Score, 1437 Washington Ave, Miami Beach (305-535-1111, scorebar.net). Sun at 10pm; $1 cover.


I Woke Up Like This Miami’s most popular lesbian


day party turns up the heat with a special Valentine’s Day edition. Forget Cupid and party extra hard alongside gorgeous ladies to tunes by DJ Zehno. Zuly Ramos from Oxygen’s Bad Girls Club hosts. à Strega Gastropub, 928 71st St, Miami Beach (786- 216-7198, stregagastropub .com). Feb 12 3–6pm; $5.


A Different Kind FIND MORE ONLINE


of Ladies’ Night Mina’s Mediterraneo’s lesbian takeover is a way to encourage local women to network and meet in a laid-back environment


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outside of a nightclub or bar. Ladies enjoy drink specials as they mingle under bistro lights on Mina’s lush terrace. à Mina’s Mediterraneo, 749 NE 79th St (786-391-0300, minasmiami.com). Feb 16, Mar 16, Apr 20, May 18 at 5pm; free.


Counter Corner Every third Sunday of the


month, downtown bar the Corner welcomes Miami’s hottest drag queens for a night of performances and dancing. Guests are encouraged to come as they are for all the nonconforming fun one can handle. There’s no cover, nor a dress code, but a good attitude and some sparkle are encouraged. à The Corner, 1035 N Miami Ave (305- 961– 7887, thecornermiami.com). Feb 19, Mar 19, Apr 16 10:30pm–5am; free.


UPCOMING


Aqua Girl Billed as the “largest charity event in the world for women who love women,” the 18th annual festival (hosted by the Aqua Girl Foundation) raises funds to support female community leaders. Expect exciting fund-raising events in the form of pool parties, yoga, game nights and speed-dating. à Various locations (aquagirl.org). May 18–21; $0–$299.


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