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May 23 – 26 – Fetish Factory, 855 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale

Fetish Factory’s 18 Year Anniversary Fetish Weekend brings the biggest and longest running fetish event in North America in an even larger scale. With 8 parties in 4 days and 100% fetish hotel take over, along with world class performances and a very colorful crowd. Join with thousands of traveling fetish aficionados, fetish models, performers and enthusiasts from all over the world to celebrate 18 years of rubber and kink. 3 Nightclub parties, 4 hotel after parties, one kinky cocktail party and a famous pervy pool party. Tickets are $5-$35.

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Thursday, May 23, 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Four Seasons Hotel Miami, 1435 Brickell Avenue, Miami Brickell

Please join us May 23rd for a five-course dinner with celebrated Spanish winemaker Alvaro Palacios. Guests will enjoy a 2009 Alvaro Palacios Les Terrasses Priorat, 2008 Alvaro Palacios Finca Dofi Priorat, 2001 Alvaro Palacios Finca Dofi Priorat, 1998 Alvaro Palacios L’Ermita Priorat and a 2008 Alvaro Palacious L’Ermita Priorat. Palacios’ L’Ermita is widely considered to be the most important Spanish wine of the modern era. Chef Aaron Brooks will be serving a special five course menu paired with Palacios’ vintages, including Salad of Salt Roasted Beets with House Made Ricotta, Pistachio, Grilled Kale; Fire Roasted Duck Sausage with Foraged Mushrooms, Eggplants and Basil; Ham cooked in Milk and Hay with a Partridge Egg, Pink Lady Apples, White Beans and Black Olives; Roasted Saddle of Lamb with Five Grains, Spinach Sautéed with Pine Nuts and Plums, and Pleasant Ridge Reserve with Sweet Potato, Spanish Chorizo and Golden Raisins. Cost is $275, excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 954-523-9463.

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Thursday, May 23, 7-9pm – Pride and Joy BBQ, 2800 N Miami Avenue, Miami Wynwood Arts District

New Times is having another Happy Hour, this time at Pride and Joy BBQ in Wynwood, with free beer, wine and light bites.

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Thursday, May 23, 7-9pm – Tui Lifestyle, 3886 Biscayne Blvd., Miami Design District

Join TUI Lifestyle in celebration of its new Wells Fargo Home Financing Program with complimentary cocktails, and hors d’oeuvres. Amazing bedroom collection giveway.

RSVP: TuiRVP@taraink.com or 305-864-3434 ext. 129

Thursday, May 23, 7pm – Macy’s Home Store, 19535 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura

Grab your friends and join Macy’s for a special evening with Macy’s Culinary Council Chef Michelle Bernstein. She’ll be there to show you that cooking can be a fun, safe and easy activity. Chef Michelle Bernstein is one of the region’s most well-respected and successful chefs/restaurateurs. A Miami native of Jewish and Latin descent, she has dazzled diners and critics alike with her sublime cuisine and a personality as bright as the Florida sun. A James Beard Award winner and author of Cuisine a Latina, her dishes are all about amazing ingredients, layered flavors and simplicity. Chef Bernstein’s culinary style is inspired by her own food memoires and the simple, soulful cooking from her travels. These days, she’s busier than ever with Crumb on Parchment- a cozy cafe in the heart of the Miami Design District- and her South Florida restaurant, Michy’s. With your purchase of $40 or more in the Home department on the day of the event, receive a $10 Macy’s Gift Card and a copy of Chef Bernstein’s cookbook, which she will sign following the demonstration.

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Thursday, May 23, 7pm - 1 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale

Every full moon, The Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale unveils a mystical, moonlit lounge with plush couches, tarot card readers, music by DJ Rob Riggs, $10 specialty cocktails and gourmet appetizers, oversized telescopes to view the golden moon rise above the Atlantic, and more surprises for a fun monthly party like no other. Every soiree is open to the public and no two are alike, with themes ranging from Alice in Wonderland to Hollywood glam to surfer’s paradise, with each event benefitting a local charity. No velvet ropes, no cover charge, $7 valet parking and such fun that Condé Nast Traveler named it “The Party” in Fort Lauderdale. This Full Moon party will benefit March of Dimes.

Thursday, May 23, 6:30pm-8:30pm – Segafredo, 1421 South Miami Avenue, Miami Brickell

The European Chambers in Miami are pleased to invite you to a Networking Cocktail Party. Mix and Mingle with other Miami professionals and network to expand your business, while soaking in the atmosphere at Segafredo. Admission for members is free and non-members is $20, includes complimentary appetizers, 1 complimentary drink.

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Thursday, May 23, 6:30pm – Blue Moon Fish Company, 4405 West Tradewinds Avenue, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea

Blue Moon Fish Company, one of the finest establishments on America’s east coast, is proud to present their Summer Wine Series for 2013. This series of events includes five Wine Tastings and two Winemaker Dinners that allow guests to have the opportunity to taste a variety of award winning U.S wines, and enjoy exclusive dinners with the select winemakers while savoring exquisite cuisine prepared by world-renown chefs Bryce Statham and Baron Skorish. Their Summer Wine Series are events for wine connoisseurs and food enthusiasts of all levels!  Join them for an enchanting evening and experience the renowned wines at Blue Moon Fish Company on the last Thursday of each month beginning 6:30P.M. Guests will provided with wines and paired with delicious hors d’oeuvres and live entertainment will be provided throughout the night.  Wine tasting per person is $30 and $99 with dinner. 25% discount given to guests dining after tasting.  Blue Moon Fish Co will be offering two dinners, each hosted by award-winning Winemakers. Throughout the night, guests will enjoy an exclusive evening of having the opportunity to meet the presenting Winemaker’s while enjoying a decedent four-course dinner that is expertly paired with selected wines.

Thursday, May 23, 6pm-8:30pm – Lagar de Miami, 9610 SW 8th Street, Miami

The purpose of this event and the series Tasting and Tidbits is to foster mutually beneficial business relationships between the local community as well as cultural and education exchange. The event on the 23rd will host the works of renown Artist Ana Martha Rodriguez in conjunction to a business card exchange by local business leaders. Additionally they are extremely honored to assist the fundraising needs of South Florida Army Ball by donating a portion of door collections to support wounded warriors attending the 238 Anniversary Birthday Celebration of the United States Army. All participants will have the opportunity to join in a special raffle to win various prizes. Tickets are $10.

RSVP: cbaute@allcityins.com.

Thursday, May 23, 6-10pm - Kukaramakara, 1250 South Miami Avenue, Miami Brickell

Come support TECHO reach its fundraising goal for the construction of houses in Medellín, Colombia by having a drink. Buy your tickets online to guarantee your entry and be able to participate in a Kukaramakara gift certificate raffle (for early bird ticket holders only). $10 ticket includes one drink ticket.
TECHO is a nonprofit organization that mobilizes youth volunteers to fight extreme poverty in Latin America, by constructing transitional housing and implementing social inclusion programs. With more than 500,000 volunteers, it has built houses for more than 86,000 families in 19 countries.

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