Wire Magazine Issue #03, 2011: Grindr CEO Interview

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ALL WIRED UP

BY THOMAS BARKER

GRINDR: A GAY MAN’S FACEBOOK For many people around the world, being gay means hiding in the shadows, living a double life, and eagerly awaiting the day they meet that special someone. As a result, many of them have to take risks and put themselves in extreme danger in order to find likeminded people. In this week’s issue, we have dedicated our cover story to an innovative technology that has changed that for a lot of people - Joel Kimhai’s fabulous invention, Grindr.

Now if you are anything like me, you’ve probably used Grindr for a number of things – most of which revolve around finding a quick hook-up, but for the people I just mentioned, an app like Grindr has changed the way they live and socialize. Not only do they get the chance to see other gay and bisexual guys around them; they also get the chance to chat and meet up with these guys, opening the doors for possible intimate and platonic relationships.

Of course, when you live in a place as gay friendly as South Florida, it is difficult to imagine that there are still people out there who live these double-lives and are relegated to meeting potential partners in the shadows, but in places like Iran, Malawi, and even some rural areas of the United States, being openly gay could easily lead to death.

From what Joel tells us in our interview this week, that wasn’t his intention, but it is certainly what has happened. In a little less than two years, Grindr has grown to about 1.4 million

users in over 180 countries around the world, changing the way many of these people communicate with and find each other.

In this week’s issue, you will also notice a variety of photo pages from some of South Florida’s hottest happenings.

First up are the fabulous images from Wire Magazine’s bi-weekly Traveling Brunch at Yuca. Dozens of guys came out to enjoy a delicious three-course meal paired with unlimited 42BELOW vodka cocktails. I can’t wait for the next one on January 30th at the new Eden restaurant on 23rd and Collins.

On a daily basis, Grindr counts some 250,000 active users who log on approximately eight times per day and spend an average of 1.3 hours each day using the app. On a weekly basis, the number of active users grows to 400,000 and on a monthly basis that number climbs to nearly 600,000.

Additionally, 3,000 new users continue to join the Grindr community every day.

On the same page, we also feature images from The Lords South Beach’s newest weekly Dinner and Performance Series. This month, they are featuring the amazing vocals of Kimona, as well as a three-course prix fixed menu for only $30. I can’t think of a better way to kick off a Friday or Saturday night.

“Since launching only eighteen months ago in March 2009, Grindr has become a global sensation,” says Joel. “Covered by major media outlets around the world including CNN. com, the New York Times, and the London Evening Standard, Grindr has users in every major U.S. city and in 180 countries across the globe including Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Macedonia, Rwanda, Bhutan, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Kyrgyzstan, Malawi, Samoa, Sri Lanka, and Yemen.”

And if you haven’t heard already, South Beach said goodbye to the absolutely insane, Shelly Novak. (No she’s not dead; she just looks half dead.) The crassest and hairiest drag diva of South Florida moved to Los Angeles, and a number of her friends got together to pack her bags for her at Burgers and Beer with a special roast. Elaine Lancaster and Mariel Epps, among others, all took a stab at the down and dirty nightlife fixture.

With so much success, I was very interested in learning more about the man behind the famous skull. What I found most interesting is that his intentions were not only to create a mobilized social network; but to also create a marketing, media, and social platform that would allow people to meet other gay and bisexual men close to them, explore the world around them, and get the latest information on events and happenings.

Finally, we hosted a scandalous party at MOVA last Friday night called Boys Gone Wild, and that is exactly what they did. From scantily clad boys taking Herradura Tequila body shots to the wet and wild underwear contest, MOVA was certainly a steamy place to be last Friday night!

Be sure to check out our cover story on page 12 to learn more for yourself.

Till next week!

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South Florida is a great place to live and the entertainment never stops.

After interviewing Whoopi Goldberg for last week’s cover story, I was really looking forward to seeing her live at the Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. Saturday night proved to be one for the memories as Whoopi kept us entertained and laughing for her entire performance. It was really a lot of fun and a great opportunity to see one of our nation’s great comediannes, actresses, and talk show hosts live in our own backyard.

I was joined at Whoopi’s performance

by Rob Davidson, who created the illustration of Whoopi for last week’s cover, Jose Gonzalez, who, as our Wire design director, designed the cover and the rest of our Whoopi issue, and Robert Greening, Jose’s roommate and a huge fan of Whoopi and The View. We all had an amazing night with Whoopi, and two things she said during the question and answer period after her performance will really stand out in my memories from Saturday night. One has to do with gay marriage and the other has to do with getting over the worst thing that can happen to you at work or in life.

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POST MODERN CITY MANAGER SHOOTS THE MESSENGER First of all, let me quickly state that no city manager has actually shot any messenger.

At least not that I know of, not yet and not with an actual, like, gun.

You gotta be careful with headlines, you know, in Miami; where a city official actually gunning someone down wouldn't be out of character. In this case, though, the city manager in question is Miami's own Czar Tony Crapp Jr., and the messenger is the news media overall. To kick off 2011, Czar Tony issued forth a decree that only select members of his staff and the city's communications officers would be henceforth permitted to speak to the media.

Traditionally, reporters have been able to reach out to department spokespeople and appropriate staffers.

typical of politicians. If you can't control the message, then you have to control the messenger. Young people, who have grown up in an era during which media, for example, only covers war and body counts when a commander in chief they don't like is in office, might not know this but news people's job traditionally is to report actual truth. That's as opposed to spin and lies.

Czar Tony was pissed off that the infighting in the city -- most recently between Miami Mayor TomĂĄs Regalado and Police Chief Miguel Exposito -- was exposed to the public and deliciously covered in print and broadcast news. I'm sure that a press conference that the Chief held at which the conflict was, uh, touched on, was definitely the very last straw.

Czar Tony is making a terrible mistake on many levels. One, he will inevitably piss off reporters. Reporters and editors are petty and there will be repercussions, even though media members won't admit it. Secondly the policy is only going to stir up the bad blood that already exists in the administration.

Government, on the other hand, operates on the premise of limiting how much truth taxpayers actually know. This puts government at odds with however many honest media members remain in the business. Usually the result is a tense, but workable detente.

I've been in that position. A lot.

Finally, the policy sets up the delicious situation of unnamed sources. City staff isn't going to actually stop talking to reporters.

In a strange touch of irony, the policy doesn't They just have to do so off the record. And technically apply to the police department if anything they might say is going to be off and fire department. Spokespeople for those the record or not attributed, hell, why hold departments are still permitted to interact back? Hey, it's just human nature. with the media, including Miami's Delrish Moss -- one of my favorite police employees I don't know if Czar Tony was just being of all time, and a great guy. However, the reactionary with this policy and didn't think actual Chief of Police is extremely restricted it through, if he isn't all that savvy when it to what he can say to media. So, in other comes to media, or if the whole thing is just words, media can speak to the department overblown hype meant to take a slap at the spokespeople, but pretty much not to the top police chief. cop.

Huh?

Meanwhile members of the media can just line up for the communications department to get back to them or the administration to decide which reporter gets a terse statement. Czar Tony's initiative here is 7 | wire magazine | wireweekly.com

But it's heavy-handed and stinks of megalomania. In Miami, that means this city manager is really going places.

--Author and journalist Michael W. Sasser’s commentary on all things political appears exclusively in Wire Magazine. Your e-mail is welcome at Michael@Wireweekly.com.

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WIRE COVER: JOEL SIMKHAI "GRINDS" HIS WAY TO THE TOP WITH GRINDR

BY THOMAS BARKER Finding love or even just a quick hookup in South Florida can sometimes be a daunting task. If you are anything like me, going up to someone you think is hot to spark a conversation isn’t something you’re even remotely comfortable doing – that is unless I have a few cocktails of course. For most of us, finding potential dates typically means spending an evening out and about at a gay bar or club, and drinking just enough liquid courage to numb the pain of potential rejection. And if you are successful in meeting someone, more often than not, you wake up the next morning with a frog as opposed to the prince you thought you went to bed with.

Last year, I joined the 21st Century by finally trading in my Blackberry for an iPhone. Of course, all of my friends immediately filled me in on this really great app called Grindr that has helped them meet tons of new guys, build new relationships, and, of course, enjoy some scandalously fabulous encounters. With all the talk, I couldn’t wait to download this app, and, in fact, Grindr was the very first app I added to my new iPhone.

Within seconds of the download, I was already “grinding”. Guys that I had seen around South Beach – where I live – but had never had the courage to talk to were now at my fingertips. As a result, I was able to chat, date, and hookup with guys I have been drooling over for years.

After a few months of grinding, I stumbled across the profile of this really cute guy, and we began to chat. The conversations became more and more intimate, and finally we decided to meet one night. And that night led to many, many more. Now, that same guy is my live-in boyfriend, who I love and adore. As crazy as it may sound, Grindr helped me find love, and I am sure I am not the only one.

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to meet Grindr founder and CEO, Joel Simkhai at the grand opening of The Lords South Beach, and was very impressed. Joel has not only created a fun app that allows you to communicate with guys around you; he has created an entire social network that includes social events, marketing, and community relations.

After meeting Joel, I just had to sit down with him to get the inside scoop on Grindr and the man behind the mask – well in this case, the skull.

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WIRE COVER: JOEL SIMKHAI "GRINDS" HIS WAY TO THE TOP WITH GRINDR

Check out what he had to say: Where are you from and where do you currently live?

I was born in Tel Aviv, and moved to New York with my family at age three. I grew up in New York and now currently live in Los Angeles. My family also has a place in Miami, and I try to visit several times a year. I love South Beach and Miami.

What was your profession before Grindr?

"I did not expect it to grow so quickly" Joel Simkhai

I worked in several fields before I started Grindr. Finance, a news desk, a start-up, and most recently I started my own Internet marketing firm.

How did you come up with the Grindr concept?

The idea came about because I started getting frustrated with all the other dating websites and with the idea of “Why is location not a higher priority?” You can search based on city, but what about the guy in your building or across the street? After having many missed connections throughout my life, I knew there had to be a better way to make it easier to meet people. When the 2nd generation iPhone was announced, it had three key elements: GPS, the App store, and the iPhone SDK, which was the software language to write apps in an easy way. These three factors allowed us to create Grindr.

What is the concept of Grindr?

The basic concept behind Grindr is making it easier to chat with and meet other guys around you - that's what Grindr is all about. It is a way to facilitate new conversations and bring people together with others they may have never noticed or met at all. You log in (no registration required), view a cascade of photos of the guys closest to you in distance, and can click on a thumbnail to view a guy’s profile and start a chat.

Did you ever think it would become this popular?

How long did it take you to develop the app?

One of the most unique things about Grindr is the viral marketing campaign. How did you get so many people to talk about the app so quickly?

It took about a year from the time I had the idea to the launch of the app in March 2009, and about six months of software development time. Several months after the launch of Grindr we created our premium version, Grindr Xtra. It comes with extra perks like push notifications, no ad banners, profile swipe, and more guys viewable (200 vs. 100 in the free version). We will continue to release updates with new features and keep Grindr going strong.

Why do you think Grindr has been so successful?

The ability to see the gay and bi guys near you and chat with them is probably the most compelling aspect to our users.

Additionally, I think the simplicity of the app, the Grindr brand, and most importantly the support of our users (word-of-mouth) have all played a part in helping us grow so quickly. Our users have played a large part in making us so successful by telling their friends and spreading the word about their experience with Grindr. The app is very universal and intuitive - you don't need to speak English to use Grindr, and you don't need to create an account, you can just log on and start chatting.

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I had hoped that people would find Grindr useful and that it would grow, but I did not expect it to grow so quickly in a short amount of time. We currently have about 1.4 million users in 180 countries around the world, and it's been just under two years since we launched. We have over 270,000 guys logging in every day. It's pretty amazing.

Our users helped spread the word and it was through their word-of-mouth that we grew in leaps and bounds. We also had several Grindr parties around the world, which brought many users together in one place and created a community that people wanted to be a part of. Another large driving force was when Stephen Fry mentioned us on Top Gear in the UK (search YouTube to see the clip: “Grindr on Top Gear”) - our numbers jumped tremendously after that in the UK and other countries.

Who is your average Grindr user?

We have a large user base that is very diverse. Most guys are in their 20s or 30s, but beyond that there is a wide variety. There are guys looking for dates, relationships, networking, or traveling in the area and looking for advice on what to do and see.

A lot of bar and club owners have been very skeptical of dating websites, because they feel that it is taking the guys out of the club. How do you feel about that?

WIRE COVER: JOEL SIMKHAI "GRINDS" HIS WAY TO THE TOP WITH GRINDR

We are different from a traditional dating site in that we don’t tie you to a desktop computer, so the notion of competing with bars and clubs doesn’t apply to us.

With Grindr there is an incentive to be mobile, because every time you go somewhere different, you see new and different guys. Anywhere there is a group of gay guys together in the same area, that’s where Grindr works best - in some ways it encourages guys to go out to the club and see nearby Grindr guys. For someone who might be reluctant to approach a stranger at a bar, Grindr can be a great tool to break the ice.

You’ve also taken the Grindr concept and created a socializing aspect to it by hosting events and parties. How did that come about?

We had heard from a lot of places that their patrons were using Grindr inside the venue, so Grindr parties were a natural extension of Grindr. They provide a way to bring a lot of users together in one place to log on to the app and have lots of guys pop up in your immediate area to chat with.

What has been the response to these events?

Our users and the venues we have worked with have given us a lot of positive responses, as it helped drive attendance to the bars/clubs that hosted the parties, and helped instill a sense of community with our users. We’ve had over 250 parties around the world in diverse places like South Korea, Singapore, Japan, and Australia.

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How can someone host a Grindr party?

Any venue that is interested in hosting a Grindr party or even just promoting their own non-Grindr event can send an email to promo@grindr.com and we'll be in touch.

I am sure you hear success stories all the time.

What’s your favorite one?

I love being a matchmaker and knowing that we are bringing people together. I don't have a specific favorite, but it gives me a lot of joy to hear from users that they have met the love of their life on Grindr or a great new best friend. One user told us how he felt alone when he moved to a new city for school, but with Grindr he was able to make friends much easier and find others that liked the same things as him - these kinds of stories give me a great feeling.

Unlike most gay dating sites, you guys don’t allow nudity in your photos. Why is that?

For us to remain in the App Store, we have to remain within Apple's guidelines regarding adult content and nudity. We're constantly reviewing and evolving our guidelines to ensure a comfortable environment for our users and remain in compliance with Apple.

I understand that you have partnered with other organizations in the past to create co-

branded apps. Can you explain how that works?

We do have one co-branded app, and we partner with many other organizations in advertising, whether it is sending a broadcast message to our users about an event or displaying banner ads in the app. Anyone interested in advertising with Grindr can send an email to advertising@grindr.com.

What do you hope to accomplish with Grindr?

My goal is to be able to provide the Grindr service to everyone - men, women, straight, gay, anywhere in the world. Everyone wonders to themselves, "who and what are around me?" This basic universal question is the driving force behind our innovations.

What’s in the future for Joel Simkhai?

Right now, I am working on evolving the Grindr experience with new features, and also bringing it to more users by expanding to other platforms. We are in final stages of beta testing for Grindr for BlackBerry devices, and BlackBerry and Android users can sign up at Moregrindr.com to get the latest updates on new developments. We have our straight/lesbian version in the works as well, no set release date but anyone can sign up with their email address at MoreGrindr.com to get the latest updates.

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WIRED ON THE ARTS: JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 2

BY JAMES CUBBY

JANUARY 20 Miami continues with its impressive roster of world class entertainment. Star performances this month include: comedienne/singer Sandra FEBRUARY 2 Bernhard, the legendary Barry Manilow, Tony-nominated singer Gavin Creel, and award winning actress Sharon Gless. Other top notch entertainment options include the Florida Grand Opera, New World Symphony, Florida Dance Festival, "The Trocks", and the Jewish Film Festival. Miami welcomes the opening of the New World Symphony's New World Center designed by Frank Gehry and the new Miami Beach Cinematheque located in the Old City Hall Building.

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CONCERTS The Arsht Center's Jazz Roots Series presents three American jazz icons on January 21. An Evening with Keith Jarrett, Gary Peacock, and Jack DeJohnette joins pianist Keith Jarrett, bassist Gary Peacock and drummer Jack DeJohnette for one of the greatest jazz trios on the planet. 8 p.m.

The legendary Barry Manilow, known for songs like "Could It Be Magic," "Mandy," "Can't Smile Without You," and "Copacabana (At the Copa)," brings his show to Bank Atlantic Center on January 28 and the Bank United Center on January 29.

New World Symphony presents Pictures at an Exhibition, a special evening of music and film, on January 30 at the newly opened New World Center. Michael Tilson Thomas conducts the evening of music featuring eleven short films. The program begins with Bernstein's Overture to Candide. 5 and 7 p.m.

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GableStage at the Biltmore presents the Southeastern premiere of A Round-Heeled Woman starring Sharon Gless (Burn Notice, Queer as Folk, Cagney & Lacey). The story of a retired school teacher who has not had sex in 30 years but sets out to remedy the situation by placing an ad in the personals. A Round-Heeled Woman runs thru January 30.

Cameron Mackintosh presents the 25th anniversary production of the legendary musical, Les Miserables DANCE running at the Broward Center thru January 30. Les Miz is the world's longest-running musical and the third longest- Florida Dance Festival's WinterFest presents the running show in Broadway history.

Florida Premiere of the Kate Weare Company on January 22 at the Colony Theatre. The FILM acclaimed Kate Weare dance company will perform a physically and emotionally challenging The long-awaited opening of the New World Symphony program with music by The Crooked Jades.

New World Center features five-days (January 26-30) of events that includes the grand opening, a gala, and The Concert Association presents the brilliant special performances. The new Frank Gehry designed (and wildly hilarious) all-male ballet troupe Les building promises to be the new jewel of Miami Beach. Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo for

one performance only on February 1st at 8 p.m.

Florida Renaissance Festival offers a fun-filled at The Fillmore at The Jackie Gleason weekend of jousting tournaments, hearty food, human Theater. “The Trocks,� were created over powered rides, and games that include the world's largest 40 years ago out of the Stonewall movement, rocking horse, giant chess, and barrel rides. Travel back in and still have a strong connection with the gay time and enjoy historical reenactments, sword fights, and community - who they credit for helping them magical illusions. 10 a.m. to sunset. January 22-23 at become one of the leading dance companies Virginia Key Beach Park. For more information, visit in the world, selling out houses internationally; www.ren-fest.com. including their latest sold-out, critically acclaimed engagement in New York City.

The 14th Annual Miami Jewish Film Festival, presented by the Center for the Advancement The Rosie Herrera Dance Company comes of Jewish Education (CAJE), offers eight days of to the Arsht Center (January 28-30) for a extraordinary domestic and international features and performance of In Various Stages of Drowning: A documentaries. The Festival runs from January 22-30 at Cabaret with a cast of Miami's most exciting and various locations in Miami/Dade. For more information innovative breakdance, modern dance, theater, visit www.miamijewishfilmfestival.com. and drag performers.

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VENUES Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts Knight Concert Hall 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Downtown Miami 305.949.6722 or www.arshtcenter.org

BankAtlantic Center One Panther Parkway, Ft. Lauderdale 954.835.8000 or www.bankatlanticcenter.com Bank United Center 1245 Dauer Dr., Coral Gables 305.284.8686 or www.bankunitedcenter.com Broward Center for the Performing Arts 201 Southwest Fifth Ave., Ft. Lauderdale 954.462.0222 or www.browardcenter.org GableStage at the Biltmore 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables 305.445.1119 or www.gablestage.org New Theatre 4120 Laguna St., Coral Gables 305.443.5909 or new-theatre.org New World Center 500 17th St., Miami Beach 305.673.333`or www.nws.edu Prelude by Barton G Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami 305.357.7900 or www.preludebybartong.com The Fillmore at The Jackie Gleason Theater 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach 305.938.2505 Virginia Key Beach Park 3861 Rickenbacker Cswy., Key Biscayne 800.373.6337

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THIS WEEK THURSDAY, January 20 BUCK15 LOUNGE: It’s The Simple Life Thursdays. DJ Daisy D. spins fun hip-hop, ‘80s, rock, and dance hits, with Chyna as Door Goddess. 707 Lincoln Lane, Miami Beach.

MOVA: Stop by for happy hour from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., followed by a night with the ladies, as Pandora Events hosts Sweet with $3 beer specials all night long and music

by DJ Zehno. Located near the corner of Lincoln and Michigan.

PALACE: Palace hosts Cabaret Thursdays with solo performances by the incomparable Geraldine. Show starts at 6 p.m. $3 domestic beer and $11 draft pitcher specials all night.

SCORE: Enjoy cocktails out on the patio and watch the famous Lincoln Road traffic pass by as you and your friends chill and enjoy great music by DJ FR8-O. Tonight Score hosts the steamiest Thursday night soiree with fab beats by DJ Pride paired with an incredible crowd of delicious partygoers. 727 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach.

SUNSET TAVERN: Ladies, swing by for Sunkissed Productions' Thursday night soiree, Girl Planet, a party for women who love women. 7230 SW 59th Ave., Miami.

786.619.5412.

TWIST: Don’t miss out on a fabulous night at TWIST with seven different bars, DJ Just Oliver, stiff drinks, and beautiful dancers.

And if you’re looking for some hot papis, DJ Adora will be hosting Sabroso in Bar 5!

“Never a cover... Always a groove.”

FRIDAY, January 21 CHA CHA CHA ROOSTER ROOSTER @ THE LORDS: CHA Enjoy aa beautiful beautiful performance by the fabuEnjoy lous Kimona, Kimona, while while enjoying a three-course lous prix fixed fixed menu menu and fantastic libations prix courtesy of of the the Cha Cha Cha Rooster at The courtesy Lords South South Beach.

Beach. Two seatings available: Lords 8:30 8:30 p.m. p.m. & & 10 p.m. Call 305.455.2231 to to make make aa reservation! reservation!

HYPE: Tonight Edison Farrow hosts his Friday night sensation, Hype, with free Finlandia vodka cocktails from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. and music by DJ Smeejay. 721 Lincoln Lane. www.sobesocialclub.com MOVA: Every Friday gets wild at MOVA, as they host one of the sexiest cocktail parties in town. Enjoy $6 Finlandia cocktails and a late night 2-4-1 happy hour from 1 a.m. to 3 a.m., as well as fab beats by hot DJs. Located near the corner of Lincoln and Michigan.

PALACE: Drag Madness is the place to be to see the hottest Friday night shows by Latrice Royale, Champagne Bordeaux, and Noel Leon beginning at 6 p.m. You never know what these girls are gonna do, so get there early!

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ers, and, of course, the only place where there’s “Never a cover...Always a groove.”

SCORE: The Penny Back Boyz host the weekly Friday night party Filthy Gorgeous Fridays with DJ Mac spinning a true open format and Score’s hottest Go-Go boys on the speaker boxes.

SATURDAY, January 22 ANGLERS: If you are looking to nurse that hangover with some unlimited mimosas and bloody Mary’s, look no further than 660 at the Anglers. Enjoy great food and delicious libations in one of the most beautiful boutique resorts Miami Beach has to offer.

CHA CHA ROOSTER @ THE LORDS: Enjoy a beautiful performance by the fabulous Kimona, while enjoying a three-course prix fixed menu and fantastic libations courtesy of the Cha Cha Rooster at The Lords South Beach. Two seatings available: 8:30 p.m. & 10 p.m. Call 305.455.2231 to make a reservation!

DISCOTEKKA: Downtown Miami’s only gay dance party delivers one hell of a shindig every Saturday night as Discotekka divas Vegas Dion, TP Lords, Sasha Sky, and Victoria Sky entertain and mesmerize the crowd while international DJs keep up the beat. Doors open at 11 p.m. 950 NE 2nd Ave. www.discotekka.com MOVA: Stop by for happy hour from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., followed by FLASH Saturdays with the hottest music videos and visual entertainment till 3 a.m. with $7 Belvedere cocktails all night. Located near the corner of Lincoln and Michigan.

PALACE: Enjoy a special day of drag shows, great food, and stiff cocktails, as The Palace Bar hosts Drag Madness with Tiffany Fantasia and her gaggle of performers! Heels hit the pavement at 6 p.m. sharp!

SCORE: Tonight is Score’s weekly Bigger Saturdays, the largest gay dance party on the Beach with beats by international DJ sensations, and performances by CircX. 727 Lincoln Road.

TWIST: Happy Hour 2-4-1 with Tommy and the locals from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on everything. Come tonight and enjoy a full house of hot men and some incredible beats by DJ Mika. “Never a cover...Always a groove.”

SUNDAY, January 23 ANGLERS: If you are looking to nurse that hangover with some unlimited mimosas and bloody Mary’s, look no further than 660 at the Anglers. Enjoy great food and delicious libations in one of the most beautiful boutique resorts Miami Beach has to offer.

DA LEO: As one of Lincoln Road’s first Italian restaurants, Da Leo always attracts a crowd of locals and regular visitors, and that is no more evident than its weekly

THE LORDS: If you love great food paired with free drinks, Punch Brunch is the way to go, as Cha Cha Rooster at The Lords offers a two-course meal paired with two free cocktails for only $20. Afterwards, enjoy cocktails poolside for their weekly Punch T-dance.

LUX: Edison Farrow, along with Omar Gonzalez, hosts South Florida’s hottest new dance party at one of the most luxurious venues in South Beach. Hot boys, great drinks, and fab music! Doors open at 10 p.m. and the party continues all night long. 1439 Washington Ave. MOVA: Swing by for a night of dirty house beats and sexy Go-Go boys during VICE Sundays. Revelers will enjoy $1 Svedka drinks from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m., 2-4-1 drinks from 1 a.m. to 3 a.m. and $4 Herradura Tequila shots all night long!

No cover.

PALACE: Swing Swing bybythetheonly only PALACE: gaygay barbar on on Ocean for ofone of SoBe’s most Ocean DriveDrive for one SoBe’s most unique unique and over-the-top brunches, some and over-the-top brunches, as some as of South of South Florida’s most fabulously Florida’s most fabulously frocked frocked fellows take to the sidewalk perform for fellows take to thetosidewalk to hundreds perform of during Brunchic from 11:30 for onlookers hundreds of onlookers during Brunchic a.m.

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SoBe. 1200 SCORE: Stop by for Score’s weekly karaoke night hosted by Geraldine. With over 2,000 titles to choose from, you are sure to find a song to inspire your inner star.

Grab a cocktail and belt out your favorite number.

TWIST: 2-4-1 happy hour from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on everything. Afterwards, some of the most scandalous drag performers will hit the stage upstairs, while DJ Paulie works it out on the main dance floor. At TWIST: “Never a cover...Always a groove.

MONDAY, January 24 KILL YOUR IDOL: Dustin Reffca presents Glitter Box Mondays with Manic Monday beats by DJ Smeejay. $1 PBR Beers and $4 vodka drinks. Doors open at 10 p.m. 222 Espanola Way, Miami Beach.

MOVA: Stop by for happy hour from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., followed by Movie Mondays complete with popcorn and your favorite Hollywood hits. Half priced drinks all night long. Located near the corner of Lincoln and Michigan.

PALACE: Stop in for comfort food at lunch or dinner. Special bon voyage cocktail specials all day. 1200 Ocean Drive.

SCORE: Happy Monday, where all drinks, well and domestic, are half-price from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. No cover.

TWIST: Happy Hour 2-4-1 drinks ‘till 9 p.m. Then it’s “I’m A Local” night, with $3 drinks for anyone with TWIST’s “I’m A Local” I.D. all night long. Join Nathan 23 | wire magazine | wireweekly.com

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in the Frolic Lounge for his signature mix of pop and the top 20. Also check out the fabulous men of Gaiety in the Bungalow Bar starting at 10 p.m. and DJ Bryan Zero’s fab beats on the main dance floor.

TUESDAY, January 25 MOVA: Stop by for happy hour from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. followed by Mova’s weekly Drag Bingo, hosted by Geraldine and serving as a benefit for Care Resource from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Afterwards it’s Stereo Jungle with DJ Chris V spinning the best in international house music with $5 Finlandia cocktails. Located near the corner of Lincoln and Michigan.

PALACE: Better than ever before on Ocean Drive and 12th Street, try it for lunch or a late afternoon snack, or just hang out at the bar with the locals. No matter what you’re in the mood for, Palace is sure to have it!

SCORE: It’s Planeta Macho, the hottest Latin Party in Miami Beach, featuring incredible Latin beats by award winner DJ George Ferrero, Pelu Rivero on drums, amazing shows by Miami’s best female impersonators, and the hottest crowd in town. Don’t miss this party – it’s South Florida’s Best Latin Party!

TWIST: 2-4-1 Happy Hour from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on everything. Tonight Dustin Reffca hosts his weekly party, Fun House Tuesdays. With DJ Daisy D working the turntables on the main dance floor, you can be the beats will be hot and the dance floor packed. $5 Jumbo Blue Long Island Ice Teas all night long. Never a cover…

Always a groove.

WEDNESDAY, January 26 THE LORDS: There’s no better way to spend hump day than with a fabulous happy hour. Join Adora as she hosts Gettin’ Lucky with Adora. $5 Cha Cha margarits, $6 Finlandia cocktails, and $5 domestics from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

MOVA: Stop by for MOVA’s weekly College Night Wednesdays, hosted by the Penny Back Boyz. While DJ Bryan Zero works the turntables, enjoy a Finlandia open bar from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. followed by $3 Finlandia Cocktails all night long.

Located on the corner of Michigan and Lincoln.

PALACE: Stop by the Beach House to enjoy one of Palace’s signature cocktails.

1200 Ocean Drive.

SCORE: Come and spend a pleasant evening on one of Score’s outdoor couches as they host Martini Madness Night. A half price Happy Hour runs till 9 p.m.

TWIST: It’s time to hit the stage as Sean Brady hosts the Sean Brady Show. Karaoke and tons of entertainment all night long.

After getting your jam on, head over to the main dance floor to snag some beats from DJ Maximus 3000. Happy Hour from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. with 2-4-1 on everything.

“Never a cover...Always a groove.”

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