Miami Soul Labor Day weekend guide: AfroBeats Day Party, Day La Soul Day Party, The Jam 90’s Party and more
Miami Soul – your ultimate source for places to go, people to see, and things to do in the Black social scene. Check out this week’s weekend guide from Miami Soul. For a list of weekly reoccurring events, check out miami.com/miami-soul.
Miami Under 40
Wednesday, August 31, 6PM – American Social Brickell, 690 SW 1st Ct, Miami
Enjoy an evening of networking and happy hour with local young professionals. $10 admission includes a complimentary cocktail. Tickets available at eventbrite.com/e/miami-under-40-american-social-tickets-26892400895
Soulful Sessions
Thursday, September 1, 8PM – 12AM – Soulfully Good Restaurant & Lounge, 6320 Miramar Pkwy, Miramar
Enjoy live entertainment, open mic, and a dinner music. $10 admission.
FAMU vs UM Happy Hour & Kickoff Party
Friday, September 2, 5PM – 2AM – 1st Klass Cafe & Lounge, 9940 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines
Join FAMU alumni for happy hour from 5pm – 9pm and a kickoff party from 9pm – 2am for the FAMU vs UM game weekend. Complimentary admission before 10pm with RSVP at eventbrite.com/e/1st-friday-happy-hour-grown-folks-live-famu-edition-tickets-27353130951?aff. $10 admission before 12am.
Cunninglinguistics Erotic Poetry Night
Friday, September 2, 8PM – 2AM – Piano Hollywood, 5805 Seminole Way, Hollywood
On The B Side hosts a special edition of erotic poetry night featuring live music, open mic, and dinner.
Day La Soul Day Party
Saturday, September 3, 6:30PM – until – e11Even Rooftop, 29 NE 11th St, Downtown Miami
Social Xchange hosts their monthly rooftop day party with a 90’s and 2000’s hip hop flavor. Advance tickets $10; general admission $15 and available online at DayLaSoulMiami.eventbrite.com
Pink Reign Day Party
Saturday, September 3, 2PM – 7PM – Martini Bar at Gulfstream Park, 601 Silks Run, Hallandale
The ladies of the Zeta Rho Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc hosts a Labor Day weekend day party with free appetizers and a complimentary drink for the first 50 guests. Admission is $25 and can be purchased online at PinkReign.eventbrite.com. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Alpha Kappa Alpha’s Think HBCU initiative.
Urban Film Festival Film Screenings
Saturday, September 3 – Sunday, September 4 – Historic Lyric Theater, 819 NW 2nd Ave, Miami
Indie films will be screened at the film fest showcasing projects by emerging filmmakers. The premiere of “A Miami Love Story” will be shown on September 3 from 7pm – 10pm. For a schedule of screenings, visit urbanfilmfestivals.com/schedule-2.
Florida A&M University vs University of Miami
Saturday, September 3, 5PM – 10PM – Hard Rock Stadium, 347 Don Shula Dr, Miami Gardens
Enjoy a day of football with FAMU Alumni, family and friends at this annual showcase kicking off the football season for both teams. Game tickets start at $45 at eventbrite.com/e/famu-vs-university-of-miami-tickets-26508142568
AfroBeats Day Party
Sunday, September 4, 5PM – 11PM – MOCA Cafe & Lounge, 738 NE 125th St, North Miami
Afropolitan Miami presents a Labor Day weekend summer wind down featuring Afrobeats, Soca, dancehall, and R&B. Free with RSVP before 6pm; $10 in advance; $15 at the door. RSVP at eventbrite.com/e/afrobeats-afro-caribbean-day-party-labor-day-weekend-tickets-27017084828
Sunday Remastered Dinner Party
Sunday, August 28, 8PM – The Forge, 432 W 41st St, Miami Beach
Chef and food culture creator Amaris Jones of South Street Fame hosts a weekly intimate evening with live music, the best in R&B and 90’s Hip Hop, and a curated #FeedYourSoul menu presented by Amaris every other Sunday. Dinner reservations strongly advised by calling (305) 538-8533.
Labor Day Weekend Cooler Fest
Sunday, September 4, 7PM – 1AM – McDonald Water Park, 7505 West 12th Ave, Hialeah
Lattimore & Cool Chris presents a fun filled evening with a wave pool, lazy river, foam party, and water gun battles. Free food, but bring your own cooler. Admission $40 in advance; $60 at the door.
The Jam 90’s Party
Sunday, September 4, 3PM – 9PM – Lique Lounge, 3957 NE 163rd St, North Miami Beach
Majestic Group and On the B Side presents a Labor Day Weekend 90’s party with music by DJ LS One and Fly Guy. Admission $10 in advance and available at TheJam90s.Eventbrite.com.
AquaHolics Pool Party
Sunday, September 4, 3PM – 8PM – Intercontinental Hotel, 100 Chopin Plaza, Downtown Miami
SocialXchange hosts a Labor Day weekend Sip & Swim rooftop pool party with food & drink specials. Advance tickets $10; general admission $15 and can be purchased at eventbrite.com/e/aquaholics-for-those-who-love-to-sip-and-swim-tickets-27358560190?
FLO’etry Sundays
Sunday, September 4, 7PM- 10:45PM – Piano Hollywood, 5805 Seminole Way, Hollywood
It’s a Love Jones kind of vibe with spoken word, live music, neo soul, and R&B. $10 admission with a two drink minimum.
This story was originally published August 30, 2016 at 5:08 AM.