Pin-Up Models and Brat-Eating Contests
Garden Carnival: Caribbean Music Conference Listen to live reggae and calypso tracks while chilling in this open-air, garden-like venue. Party rock: Karma Band performs live tunes including “Ekanta,” while DJ Kamikaze plays from his album Can’t Believe It Blend. Fri 10p. Solare Garden, 3635 NW 87 Ave., Doral (305-477-3377). $25; $300 & $450 VIP. Nearby: Doral Ale House; La Covacha; John Martin’s Pub & Restaurant Peek-A-Boo: Boudoir Diaries Exhibit Grand Opening Witness local shooters Howard Austin Feld and Christine Alfaro display their tantalizing pinup photography. Eyes peeled: We're keeping an eye out for the photo subjects, even if they're harder to recognize without the lacy bustiers and thigh-high boots. Tonight 7p. LMNT, 59 NW 36 St., Design District (305-989-6963). Free. Nearby: Sugarcane; Cafeina Lounge; 100 Montaditos German-Irish Party: FadOktoberfest at Fado Irish Pub Throw back some Becks Oktoberfest on tap the Irish pub's month-long German-inspired party. Downin’ brats: Test out your turbo eating skills during the full-on Brat Eating Contest. Sat 7p. Fado Irish Pub, Mary Brickell Village, 900 S. Miami Ave., Brickell (786-924-0972). No cover. Nearby: Blue Martini; Oceanaire Seafood Room; Perricone’s Tasty Tortilla: National Taco Day at WK&B Go to town on freshly made tacos while sipping on Don Julio Reposado-infused cocktails. Savory bites: $9 buys two corn tortillas filled with fresh-grilled mahi mahi topped with spicy chipotle aioli and cotija cheese. Tonight 5:30p. Wynwood Kitchen & Bar, 2550 NW 2 Ave., Wynwood (305-722-8959). $9 and up. Nearby: Electric Pickle; Panther Coffee; Sweat Records
