It's that time of year again where artists in every sense of the the word migrate to Miami for the 13th annual Art Basel. While there is so much to see and do, there are many parties to check out. From the full-on Miami clublife experience to these impressive one-offs featuring some of our favorite artists, those who are hitting Miami for this art extravaganza have no shortage of dope events to hit. Here's a list of parties going down during this year's Art Basel that stood out to us and feel you are definitely the parties to check out. If you want to see a more comprehensive list be sure to check out Miami New Times Party Guide for more info.
FU*K ART LET’S DANCE: RADIO SLAVE
Date: December 3, 2014
Location: Electric Pickle: 2826 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL, United States, 33127
Artists: Radio Slave, Uchi, Jevne
Tickets: $20
Presented by Cyborgs, The Pickle, Electric Uniform + SAFE, this is a Basel exclusive for Radio Slave of Rekids Record Label.
The National YoungArts Foundation & III Points Presents: FKA TWIGS with Clams Casino
Date: December 4, 2014
Location: The National YoungArts Campus, 2100 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33137
Artists: FKA Twigs, Clams Casino
Tickets: $37
The National YoungArts Foundation and IIIpoints have an insane three-day lineup for Art Basel and what better way to kick it off than with FKA Twigs, an artist that transgresses art in all its various forms.
BROMANCE HOMIELAND TOUR
Date: December 5, 2014
Location: Grand Central, 697 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33136
Artists: Brodinski, Para One, GENER8ION, LOUISAHHH!!!, SAM TIBA, MYD
Tickets: $20-30
Fresh off their Homieland Vol. 1 release, the Bromance Records crew continues their tour with stops in Italy, Mexico, and France. Their stop at Art Basel was the only US tour stop I could find, and I'm sure it won't be one to disappoint either.
The National YoungArts Foundation & III Points Presents: James Blake
Date: December 5, 2014
Location: The National YoungArts Campus, 2100 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33137
Artists: James Blake
Tickets: $44
The National YoungArts Foundation and IIIpoints continue Day 2 of Art Basel events with James Blake's first performance in Miami. We have a feeling that many will be flocking to this event to check out the talented producer and singer.
Peachfuzz Fridays: Art Basel Edition
Date: December 5, 2014
Location: The Garret at Grand Central (Entrance on NE 7th Street), 697 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33136
Artists: Mike Will Made It, DJ DZA, Nick Catchdubs
Tickets: FREE
Perfect for those wanting to find a party with a hip-hop vibe, no cover, and complimentary drinks for ladies as well as complimentary Becks from 11-12.
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Doorly at Steam
Date: December 5, 2014
Location: Steam, 30 NE 14th Street, Miami FL 33132
Artists: Doorly, Flynn Nolan, Grant Grosky, Carabetta & Doons
Tickets: $10-15
Doorly is known for mixing old school DJing techniques alongside cutting edge technology while mixing various genres from techno and electro to hip-hop and dubstep.
BASEL CASTLE 2014
Date: December 6, 2014
Location: Basel Castle, 41 NW 20th St. Miami, FL
Artists: Future Island, Yung Lean & Sad Boys, Mike Will Made It, Mykki Blanco, Heroes x Villains, Amtrac, Key! Ho99o9, and more
Tickets: $35 (GA), $100 (VIP)
This is one of those parties that's a dope mixture of the future. True-to-life all progressive everything.
The National YoungArts Foundation & III Points Presents: SBTRKT & A$AP Ferg
Date: December 6, 2014
Location: The National YoungArts Campus, 2100 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33137
Artists: SBTRKT, A$AP Ferg
Tickets: $37
YoungArts and IIIpoints end their three-day event with a bang by having SBTRKT and A$AP Ferg come through.
Fool's Gold Day Off Miami
Date: December 7, 2014
Location: LMNT Studios, 59 NW 36th St., Miami, FL
Artists: A-Trak , Danny Brown, DJ Mustard, Milo & Otis, Trippy Turtle, Nick Catchdubs, Flat White, Giraffage, Shash'U, The Outfit TX, and more
Tickets: $25
Pretty stacked lineup as Fool's Gold continues to dominate with their Day Off parties, this line-up seems to be no exception to that notion by any means.
Soulection & 222 Worldwide Presents: The Sound of Tomorrow
Date: December 7, 2014
Location: MAPS Backlot, 342 Northwest 24th Street, Miami FL
Artists: Mr. Carmack, Joe Kay, Andre Power & The Whooligan
Tickets: $22
Soulection has been catching the attention of many lately with their talented roster continuously releasing dynamic and soulful music so this is definitely a party to check out if you want to see what's to come in 2015.
