Get your fire started at the first dance party of the week. Italy’s superhot and super-sexy DJ Phil Romano ignites Winter Party Festival’s flame at Lincoln Road’s most popular hot spot, Score, with an opening set by DJ Willy G.
WPF'12 Events
Some of the most amazing events on the planet
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Spark!
07:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Surfcomber Hotel
1717 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
FREE
Spark After Party
10:00 PM - 05:00 AM
Lords South Beach Hotel
1120 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
NO COVER
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Haven-ly Happy Hour
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Haven
1237 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
NO COVER
ArtScape
07:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach
Nurse Jackie Presents
08:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Score
727 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
FREE
Friday, March 2, 2012
Lincoln Road Shopping Event: Rosa Mexicano
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Rosa Mexicano
1111 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
FREE
Hell and Heaven at the Pool
01:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Surfcomber Hotel
1717 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
Lincoln Road Shopping Event: Babalu
06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Babalu Miami
1111 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
FREE
Lincoln Road Shopping Event: Macy’s
07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Macy's
1675 Meridian Avenue, Miami Beach
FREE
Lincoln Road Shopping Event: Kiehl’s Since 1851
08:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Kiehl’s Since 1851
832 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
FREE
MATINÉE: Mercury Rising
10:00 PM - 07:00 AM
Space Terrace
34 NE 11th Street, Miami
VIP $99 advance/$139 door - Buy Now
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Under One Sun Pool Party
12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Surfcomber Hotel
1717 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
VIP $80 advance/$100 day of - Buy Now
VIP Cocktail Reception
07:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Dream Hotel
1111 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
Sweat – A Leather Event
09:00 PM - 03:00 AM
Bill's Filling Station
2209 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
Industry
10:00 PM - 04:00 AM
Trio On The Bay
1601 79th St. Causeway, Miami Beach
Flare
10:00 PM - 07:00 AM
Ice Palace Film Studios West (formerly Karu & Y)
59 NW 14 Street, Miami
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Sunday Brunch
11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
The Tudor House
1111 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
Palace Winter Party Brunchic
12:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Palace Food Bar
1200 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
NO COVER
Winter Party Beach Party
12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Lummus Park, Miami Beach
VIP $130 advance/$160 day of - Buy Now
Women’s T-Dance
02:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Lords South Beach Hotel
1120 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
FREE
Super Nova T-Dance
04:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Palace Food Bar
1200 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
NO COVER
Boiling Point: Rome Is Burning
10:00 PM - 05:00 AM
Cameo
1445 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach
Monday, March 5, 2012
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Ignite
10:00 PM - 05:00 AM
Score
720 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
Passes: Titanium, Platinum
Friday, March 2, 2012
Hell and Heaven at the Pool
01:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Surfcomber Hotel
1717 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
Passes: Titanium
Winter Party Festival brings you a taste of Brazil’s hottest circuit event, Hell & Heaven, at our first outdoor dance party of the week. DJ Guga Rahner returns to the DJ booth at event he helped launch last year, joined by fellow H&H resident DJ Rafael Calvente. There's no better way to spend the first afternoon of Winter Party! Surfcomber guests receive free admission.
MATINÉE: Mercury Rising
10:00 PM - 07:00 AM
Space Terrace
34 NE 11th Street, Miami
Passes: Titanium, Platinum, Gold
VIP $99 advance/$139 door - Buy Now
After an electrifying debut at last year's Festival, Circuit giant MATINÉE returns to the Winter Party line-up for another mind-blowing event. The MATINÉE encore at the recently remodeled Space Terrace is a can't-miss experience. DJ Javier Medina will be joined by DJ Hector Fonseca, with an opening set by DJ Billy Lace, for an unforgettable night of music and over-the-top production. VIP ticket-holders enjoy open Grey Goose bar from 10pm-2am, express entry and private VIP area. Round-trip transportation from the host hotel is available with the purchase of a Weekend Shuttle Pass.
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Under One Sun Pool Party
12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Surfcomber Hotel
1717 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
Passes: Titanium, Platinum Gold, Florida Resident, New Generation
VIP $80 advance/$100 day of - Buy Now
The sun is at its hottest when more than 2,000 people are dancing together underneath it at Winter Party Festival’s host hotel, the Surfcomber. The Showtime Networks original series The Borgias presents Brazil’s Felipe Lira and Masterbeat maestro Brett Henrichsen for a sizzling afternoon. Guests staying at the Surfcomber will receive 2 complimentary admissions per room.
Sweat – A Leather Event
09:00 PM - 03:00 AM
Bill's Filling Station
2209 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
Passes: Titanium
Get your gear ready and prepare to Sweat. Winter Party Festival’s leather-themed event promises a night of hot and sweaty fun with DJ Herbie James.
Flare
10:00 PM - 07:00 AM
Ice Palace Film Studios West (formerly Karu & Y)
59 NW 14 Street, Miami
Passes: Titanium, Platinum, Gold, Florida Resident, New Generation
The unstoppable DJ team of ROSABEL, now GRAMMY-nominated for their hit remix of Rihanna’s Only Girl (in the World), return to Winter Party to set Saturday night on fire at the fantastic Ice Palace Studios. Italy’s DJ Danny Verde, one of the hottest DJ/Producers in the world today, will heat up the dance floor as he makes his Winter Party debut. Round-trip transportation from the host hotel is available with the purchase of a Weekend Shuttle Pass.
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Winter Party Beach Party
12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Lummus Park, Miami Beach
Passes: Titanium, Platinum, Gold, Climax, Florida Resident, New Generation
VIP $130 advance/$160 day of - Buy Now
The Hottest Winter in the World lands on the Beach at Winter Party Festival’s award-winning main event, the Winter Party Beach Party. Join over 5,000 Winter Party guests as DJ Joe Gauthreaux takes you on a six–hour journey in one of the most beautiful settings on earth. VIPs enjoy a premium open bar all afternoon. For the ultimate VIP experience, purchase a ticket to the Beach Party Cabana Club, with access to our ultra-exclusive elevated deck overlooking the dance floor. Cabana Club members also enjoy complimentary bag check, snacks and an air-conditioned restroom trailer.
Super Nova T-Dance
04:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Palace Food Bar
1200 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
NO COVER
Finish the Beach Party and stop by Ocean Drive’s warmest and wildest venue, The Palace, for a tea dance featuring DJ Paulie in the Main Room and DJs Oliver and Jalil Z on the stage.
Boiling Point: Rome Is Burning
10:00 PM - 05:00 AM
Cameo
1445 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach
Passes: Titanium, Platinum, Gold, Climax
Get out your best Roman gear as we partner wtih Italy's Gay Village to transform our Sunday night home, Cameo Nightclub, into Ancient Rome. Gay Village is THE Summer event in Rome, with a weekly turnout of over 10,000 guests each night from all over Europe (and the world). HOT Italian dancers in over-the-top costumes will be flown in to join DJ Alyson Calagna and Gay Village Resident DJ Giangi Cappai for a night you won’t want to miss.
Sponsored by GRINDR XTRA.
Monday, March 5, 2012
Afterglow
05:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Mekka Miami
950 NE 2nd Ave, Miami
Passes: Titanium, Platinum, Climax
Not ready to cool off? Then continue the party from dawn until dusk at Winter Party Festival’s final dance event. Afterglow will shine with the sexy tribal beats of DJ Paulo. Joining him for the first half of the event and making his circuit debut, is DJ Alain Jackinsky. Direct from Montreal, this will be Alain's first US and Circuit appearance, and collaboratoes with Paulo on remixes including Rihanna's We Found Love, Lady Gaga's Born This Way and many others.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
ArtScape
07:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach
Passes: Women's
Join us for the opening event of Women’s Winter Party at the recently renovated Miami Beach Botanical Garden. This urban greenspace in the heart of South Beach is your backdrop for an evening under the stars featuring a women’s art exhibition and auction, live acoustic set by Cat Shell and the sounds of local DJ Run Sevim Run. Cover includes open bar for selected cocktails and wine plus delectable hors d’oeuvres.
Friday, March 2, 2012
Pa'Ella
10:00 PM - 03:30 AM
The Stage
170 NE 38th St, Miami
Passes: Women's
Feel the heat at one of Miami’s coolest live music venues for a special performance by Jesse, Angie & Nicolle of The Chirino Sisters and their band. Plus DJ GiGi spins a musical mix of classic salsa & merengue, sexy reggaeton and pulsating Latin house. All these sounds will be served up at Pa’Ella, our signature Latin event co-produced by Icandee Events. The rhythm is sure to keep you on the dancefloor all night enjoying plenty of caliente eye candy. This event is sponsored in part by Tampico.
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Industry
10:00 PM - 04:00 AM
Trio On The Bay
1601 79th St. Causeway, Miami Beach
Passes: Women's
The dancing continues at our annual Industry party featuring the sounds of DJ Whitney Day from New York City. With her passion for funky and soulful dance, Hip-Hop, house and electro-pop music, Whitney is a staple in the NYC LGBTQ nightlife scene. Check your inhibitions at the door and come play with hundreds of women. Feel the energy as the music pumps and go-go dancers keep you moving all night.
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Sunday Brunch
11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
The Tudor House
1111 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
Passes: Women's
Relax, mix and mingle - preferably with a Mimosa or Bloody Mary in hand. Join us on South Beach for a sit down feast featuring your Sunday Brunch favorites by Chef Geoffrey Zakarian, winner of The Next Iron Chef. And although you'll be sitting down for a delish meal, we won’t be surprised if you feel the need to tap into your inner Brazilian and sway to the tantalizing Bossa Nova sounds of Monica Da Silva.
Space is limited by your tickets early so you don't miss out!!
Women’s T-Dance
02:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Lords South Beach Hotel
1120 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
FREE
Finish Sunday Brunch, stroll across the street and keep the party going as the Lords South Beach hosts our first-ever Winter Party Festival Women’s T-Dance.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Spark!
07:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Surfcomber Hotel
1717 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
FREE
Ignite the week of heat and fun at the Winter Party Festival 2012! The Task Force and the newly renovated Surfcomber Hotel greet you for the welcoming night reception, SPARK! Come meet our guests, friends, local organizations and supporters and join the celebration of our achievements and our diversity. We welcome ALL to the Winter Party Festival!
Spark After Party
10:00 PM - 05:00 AM
Lords South Beach Hotel
1120 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
NO COVER
Winter Party’s opening night continues at Miami Beach’s “appropriately oriented” hotel, Lords South Beach.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Haven-ly Happy Hour
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Haven
1237 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
NO COVER
When you seek out Haven, you’ll discover your new favorite place on South Beach. Executive chef Todd Erickson will conjure up a happy hour tasting of specialty sushi rolls and scrumptious sliders. Enjoy the breathtaking visuals as you sip on top mixologist concoctions made especially for Winter Party guests. 100% of the proceeds of these drink specials benefit Winter Party Festival. This is the perfect place to start our Thursday evening.
ArtScape
07:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach
Passes: Women's
Join us for the opening event of Women’s Winter Party at the recently renovated Miami Beach Botanical Garden. This urban greenspace in the heart of South Beach is your backdrop for an evening under the stars featuring a women’s art exhibition and auction, live acoustic set by Cat Shell and the sounds of local DJ Run Sevim Run. Cover includes open bar for selected cocktails and wine plus delectable hors d’oeuvres.
Nurse Jackie Presents
08:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Score
727 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
FREE
Winter Party Festival’s largest sponsor, Showtime Networks, invites you to a complimentary event celebrating the hit Showtime original series, Nurse Jackie. Free drinks, hot dancers, and fabulous surprises are your prescription for fun.
Friday, March 2, 2012
Lincoln Road Shopping Event: Rosa Mexicano
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Rosa Mexicano
1111 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
FREE
Rosa Mexicano prides itself on community involvement and is excited to be the official restaurant of the Winter Party Lincoln Road Shopping Event for the very first time! Take a break from shopping to indulge your senses in an oasis of bold Mexican flavors and spirited fun. Sip on the world-famous Pomegranate Margaritas while sampling award-winning Guacamole en Molcajete prepared tableside. Experience Rosa Mexicano -- it's not the Mexican you expect.
Lincoln Road Shopping Event: Babalu
06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Babalu Miami
1111 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
FREE
Gay owned and operated Babalu Miami is the next-generation luxe convenience store for the savvy traveler. Babalu is pleased to support Winter Party again this year by donating 20% of the day’s proceeds to the Festival. Guests will receive 20% off favorite brand-name items like Ray Ban, Persol, and Mosley Tribes sunglasses, the complete collection of Paul Smith accessories, Aussie Bum and Sundek swimwear and skin, hair and body care from New York's Malin & Goetz and C.O. Bigelow and Comme des Garçons. You can always grab a bottle of Pjur and accoutrements on the fly. Enjoy complimentary Grey Goose cocktails from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Lincoln Road Shopping Event: Macy’s
07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Macy's
1675 Meridian Avenue, Miami Beach
FREE
Shop and make a difference. Use your Macy’s pass and save an extra 20% all day, but be sure to join us for our Winter Party celebration, with free cocktails, informal modeling, raffle prizes, giveaways and the music of DJ James M - Miamilicious. Macys will donate 2% of net sales to Winter Party Festival.
Lincoln Road Shopping Event: Kiehl’s Since 1851
08:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Kiehl’s Since 1851
832 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
FREE
Don’t miss the grand finale to our incredible shopping event at the store that started it all, Kiehl's Since 1851. This longtime Task Force supporter is proud to offer Festival guests 20% off all purchases and to donate 20% of the proceeds from all sales to Winter Party Festival. Join the party and pick up all the necessary Healthy Skin Essentials for the weekend! Meet up with friends, enjoy the Grey Goose open bar and start your weekend with your friends at Kiehl's!
Saturday, March 3, 2012
VIP Cocktail Reception
07:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Dream Hotel
1111 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
Passes: Titanium
WPF guests take a break from Speedos and club attire to attend our popular VIP Cocktail Reception. This year we invite you to experience one of the jewels of the Art Deco District – Dream South Beach. Guests will enjoy tasty hors d’oeuvres, a spectacular view, music by DJ Miik and a full bar provided by Grey Goose Vodka. Our silent auction will include two round-trip business class tickets to Brazil. Don’t miss the chance to mingle with some special guests and bid on some amazing prizes.
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Sunday Brunch
11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
The Tudor House
1111 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
Passes: Women's
Relax, mix and mingle - preferably with a Mimosa or Bloody Mary in hand. Join us on South Beach for a sit down feast featuring your Sunday Brunch favorites by Chef Geoffrey Zakarian, winner of The Next Iron Chef. And although you'll be sitting down for a delish meal, we won’t be surprised if you feel the need to tap into your inner Brazilian and sway to the tantalizing Bossa Nova sounds of Monica Da Silva.
Space is limited by your tickets early so you don't miss out!!
Palace Winter Party Brunchic
12:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Palace Food Bar
1200 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
NO COVER
Start your Beach Party Day at the famous Palace for brunch and enjoy a great meal, a fabulous drag show hosted by Noel Leon, and a mouth-watering view! (And, yes we’re talking about the boys!) The Winter Party price-fixe menu includes bottomless mimosas. For reservations, call 305.531.7234.
Monday, February 6, 2012
GlitterBox Mondays@ Kill Your Idol
11:00 PM - 05:00 AM
Kill Your Idol
222 Espanola Way, Miami Beach
NO COVER
Dustin Reffca presents Manic Monday beats by DJ SMEEJAY and DJ MAXIMUS 3000 and a special performance by Big Kim. Guests will have the chance to enter to win 2 Gold Passes! Doors open at 11 PM. No cover.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Twist
11:00 PM - 05:00 AM
Twist
1057 Washington Ave, South Beach
NO COVER
Join the staff of Twist as they celebrate the countdown to WPF'12 with two live shows featuring TP LORDS and music by DJ J.Felix all night long. Guests can enjoy an open vodak from from 11 to 12 and enter a giveaway for two WPF Gold passes.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Woody's Dallas, Texas
Woody's Dallas
4011 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas Texas
Come Party with the Texans at Woody's Dallas Sports & Video. Guests can enter to win 2 Gold Passes to Winter Party Festival!!
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Eros Lounge The Late Retro T-Dance
06:00 PM
Eros Lounge
8201 Biscayne Blvd., Miami
The Late Retro T-Dance. CACTUS Reunion. Music by the Legendary Lazaro Leon and hosted by Adora. Doors open at 6pm. Guests have a chance to win 2 Gold Passes!!!
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Mova College Night
09:00 PM - 03:00 AM
Mova Lounge
1325 Michigan Ave, Miami Beach
Join Penny Back Boy Tony Ferro and Sookie Stacks at MOVA's College Night Wednesdays. DJ Daisy on the turntables playing all your favorite songs for the hottest boys around the beach. $3 Finlandia vodka from 9-10, $5 Finlandia the rest of the night, and 5 Miller Lites for $15.
Enter to win Winter Party Festival Gold passes.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Mova VANITYgirl
10:00 PM - 02:00 AM
Mova Lounge
1325 Michigan Ave, Miami Beach
Thursdays is a night for the ladies at MOVA! Hosted by Sookie Stacks, Vanity Girl Thursdays is full of gorgeous girls and great music by DJ Zehno. Whenever you buy the shot of the week, you get a free Miller Lite. Also enjoy $4 Miller Lites, $6 Finlandia vodka, and $1 shots once an hour.
Enter To Win Winter Party Women's Passes.
Friday, February 17, 2012
Mova Hype Friday
10:00 PM - 02:00 AM
Mova Lounge
1325 Michigan Ave, Miami Beach
Edison Farrow presents Hype Fridays at MOVA. The first stop hot spot features antics by Pussila, beats by DJ Bryan Zero, and a full house of party goers. $7 Finlandia vodka drinks all night.
Enter to win Winter Party Festival Gold Passes
Miss Richfield 1981 "2012 -- We'll All Be Dead by Christmas"
08:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The Manor
2345 Wilton Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Join Miss Richfield 1981 as she makes her triumphant return to The Manor in Wilton Manors to perform her hilarious now show "2012 -- We'll All Be Dead by Christmas. In addition to enjoying an outrageous performance by this marvelous Midwestern maven, you can also enter a raffle for an exciting vacation package -- a trip for two to Provincetown this summer, including airfare, hotel and tickets to see Miss Richfield’s P-Town performance. Miss Richfield will also raffle off two Gold passes to Winter Party Festival 2012. All raffle proceeds benefit Winter Party. Event tickets are $25/$35 and are available online at www.missrichfield.com or at The Manor on the night of the performance. Miss Richfield will perform again on February 18.
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Mekka
10:00 PM - 03:00 AM
Mekka Miami
950 NE 2nd Ave, Miami
Guests can enter to win Winter Party Gold passes!
Dark Lady
09:00 PM - 03:00 AM
Dark Lady
17 Snow Street, Providence, Rhode Island
Come kick-off the HOTTEST Winter in the World at Dark Lady in Providence, Rhode Island.
Miss Richfield 1981 "2012 -- We'll All Be Dead by Christmas"
08:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The Manor
2345 Wilton Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Join Miss Richfield 1981 as she makes her triumphant return to The Manor in Wilton Manors to perform her hilarious now show "2012 -- We'll All Be Dead by Christmas. In addition to enjoying an outrageous performance by this marvelous Midwestern maven, you can also enter a raffle for an exciting vacation package -- a trip for two to Provincetown this summer, including airfare, hotel and tickets to see Miss Richfield’s P-Town performance. Miss Richfield will also raffle off two Gold passes to Winter Party Festival 2012. All raffle proceeds benefit Winter Party. Event tickets are $25/$35 and are available online at www.missrichfield.com or at The Manor on the night of the performance. Miss Richfield will also perform on February 17.
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Eros Lounge
Eros Lounge
8201 Biscayne Blvd., Miami
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WPF Kick-offs with Miss Richfield 1981
Join Miss Richfield 1981 at two back-to-back Winter Party Festival kickoff events, February 17 and 18 at the Manor in Wilton Manors. Not only will you enjoy a hilarious show, Miss Richfield will raffle off an exciting vacation package -- a trip for two to Provincetown this summer, including airfare, hotel and tickets to see Miss Richfield’s P-Town performance. She will also raffle off two Gold passes to Winter Party Festival 2012. All raffle proceeds benefit Winter Party. Event tickets are $25/$35 and are available online at www.missrichfield.com or at The Manor on the night of the performances.
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