Published November 05, 2009

The Weekender
Insomniac Parties, a Bikini Show and Endless Ribbing

Bravas

Tapas on Demand at Olé

Tucked away in the Four Seasons, this new tapas joint serves dozens of small plates for breakfast or lunch like codfish croquetas, stuffed piquillo peppers and chorizo in cider sauce. You'll also like its huge flat-screen and ample wine selection.

411:: Now open, Olé, 1441 Brickell Ave, 305-400-8162

Night Owl

Nocturnal Parties on the Beach

This Saturday, Miami Beach becomes an insomniac's dreamland (so to speak) with 150 events occurring all night long, all over the beach. Highlights include a midnight show by the Spam Allstars and free admission to the Bass Museum, but we're most excited about the Cuban dance party at the Fillmore.

411:: No cost, 6pm-7am, Nov 7, various locations, more info here

Runway

Champagne and Bikinis at Nikki Beach

This event may be called What Women Want, but we're guessing you wouldn't mind stopping by a party full of fashionistas, gratis champagne, Godiva chocolate and a 10pm runway show featuring leggy models in swimwear's latest and greatest bikinis.

411:: No cost, 6pm-5am, Nov 7, Nikki Beach, 1 Ocean Dr, 305-538-1111, RSVP here

Smoker

Ribfest 2009: Ribs for Your Pleasure

Spend your Sunday afternoon weighing the BBQ prowess of 12 award-winning ribbers when they compete for the coveted title of best ribs and pork butt in the city. There'll also be a motorcycle rally going on, for additional testosterone-filled fun.

411:: $15, 11am-6pm, Nov 8, Ribfest 2009, Homestead Air Reserve Park, 305-668-4343 ext. 224

140

Tweeting for Booze at Pacific Time

The Design District supper club embraces social media full force with this Twitter- and Facebook-geared event whereby your tweets and status updates are rewarded with free cocktails from 7 to 8pm and a $10 small plates menu.