Jan 17
Florida's Pride Shines All Year Long
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Where to Eat
Miami is one of the most buzzed-about culinary capitals in the country. Miami's melting pot of culture has all your flavor cravings covered and then some! For a fantastic weekend brunch hosted by drag queens, head to Palace Bar and Restaurant or R House Wynwood Restaurant. If you're in the mood for Mediterranean delights, Bakalo offers a vibrant taste of Mykonos, while Tâm Tâm serves up exciting Vietnamese flavors that will leave you craving more.
Entertainment
Miami is a hotspot for lively entertainment and live events, including various queer-centered events. The Villain Theater in Little Haiti is always a good time with comedy shows–including Haus of YAS night of improv, stand-up, and drag–as well as events like RuPaul's Drag Race viewing parties. You can also catch a screening at the independent, community-based arthouse O Cinema South Beach. Check out the show-stopping drag queen performances during Double Stubble every Thursday at Gramps in Wynwood.
Palace:
This iconic spot on Ocean Drive is well-known for its drag performances. Enjoy the constantly changing menu at drag brunch Fridays-Sundays at 11:00 am & 2:00 pm or Mondays at noon. This location also offers a Drag Lunch Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm as well as Drag Performances nightly from 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm. As a bonus, the Palace offers a rooftop bar with breathtaking views of the heart of South Beach.
R House in Wynwood:
This Miami staple is an award-winning Wynwood eatery featuring delectable Latin cuisine Wednesday and Thursday, and home to show-stopping drag extravaganzas Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. You can catch performances by drag queens featured in Ru Paul's Drag Race both at weekly drag brunches on Saturdays and Sundays, and at evening entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays.
Nightlife and Bars
Whether it's Yes Ma'am Tuesdays at Black Bird, a party at a poolside bar, or a late night on the dance floor at Nathan's Beach Club, Greater Miami & Miami Beach's gay nightlife is always a good time. Some other popular spots include the South Beach nightlife mainstay Twist, Bar Gaythering, the lively Latin Azucar Nightclub, and the newest addition to the scene, Willy's Neighborhood Bar.There's truly no shortage of fun in Miami and Miami Beach.
