5 places where THE RHYTHM IS GONNA GET YOU

121 BALL & CHAIN

1513 SW 8th St

Little Havana ➆

+1 305 643 7820 ballandchain miami.com

122 Caf La Trova

971 SW 8th St

Little Havana ➆

+1 786 615 4379 cafelatrova.com

Hugely popular on Calle Ocho, especially on weekends, this historic bar was established in 1935 as a saloon, then as a nightclub featuring live jazz. Today it’s a mainstay that books acts ranging from Grammy-nominated headliners to salsa bands to DJs. Always colorful, always representative of Miami culture. No cover but often a wait; 21+ after 8 pm.

Trova music was created by roving musicians in Cuba. In Café La Trova, they move around from stage to bar, with bartenders whipping out extra instruments to join in. Patrons dance not just on the dance floor but all over. With mixologist Julio Cabrera in charge of cocktails, you’ll be hard-pressed to roam elsewhere.

123

The Living Room

AT: FAENA HOTEL

MIAMI BEACH

3201 Collins Avenue

Miami Beach ��

+1 305 534 8800 faena.com/miamibeach/dining/ the-living-room

124 KOMODO LOUNGE

801 Brickell Avenue

Brickell ➄

+1 305 534 2211 komodomiami.com

Get a sense for Miami’s local music scene by taking a seat in this cosmopolitan living room. Live music nightly includes bands with original songs to DJs spinning vinyl every Tuesday. Accompany the beats with eggs from Caviar Russe and a stellar selection of cocktails. Reservations strongly suggested.

This pan-Asian restaurant is a steady forerunner (make reservations to dine). But for music, take your Golden Geisha, Samurai Jack and Pikachu cocktails upstairs on the third floor, where owner and nightlife aficionado David Grutman books live musicians and DJs on the weekends. The names are always a surprise, but expect celebrities.

125 GRAMPS

176 NW 24th St

Wynwood ➂ gramps.com

A favorite with the locals, Gramps features a different genre, from indie punk bands to DJs to R&B, nightly. It also features drag shows, game nights, and arts events. And to be clear, there’s a warning to those who imbibe too many Gramps Old Fashioneds: Tip automatically applied to tabs left open overnight.