PlayStation Playoff and a Dirty Dance Party

This WeekendAce This: Sony Open NightCatch tennis highlights on a giant videoboard while playing old-school Playstation and swilling fancy cocktails.Power giveaways: Ping pong champs can win either tournament tix or a Sony Experia J Smartphone.  Tonight 7p. CocoWalk, 3015 Grand Ave., Coconut Grove (800-725-5472). Free.Nearby: Lokal Burger; Taverna Opa; Mr. Moe’sCook Off: Sunday Roast Cooking Class Impress her by cooking heirloom tomato gazpacho and classic apple cobbler at this pop-up master cooking class.Lucky libations: Kick off with a bubbly mixed berry cocktail, then move onto Iconoclast Cabernet during the meal.  Sat 2-4p. Edge Restaurant at Four Seasons, 1435 Brickell Ave., Miami (305-381-3190). $75; reservations here.Nearby: Gordon Biersch; Novecento; PM RestaurantGetting Dirty: Dirtybird Players BBQSan Fran transplants host this electro/hip-hop throwdown featuring party-starting DJs Claude VonStroke and Cats ‘n Dogz.Smokin’ hot: Just try staying away from the Notorious Nastie burgers and ice cold bottles of Grolsch.Noon-10p. Villa 221, 221 NE 17 St., Downtown (305-416-5280). $20 and up here.Nearby: DRB; Bin No. 18; City HallFish Filet: Deering Seafood FestivalChefs from Truluck’s and Oceanaire create an exclusive seafood haven inside this swanky bayfront estate.Drinks, too: Sample Gaucho Malbec merlot while live reggae beats from Caribbean Crew rock your ears.Sun 10a-6p. Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 SW 72 Ave., Palmetto Bay (305-235-1668). $15 and up here. Nearby: Matheson Hammock Park; Schnebly’s Winery; Scully’s Tavern

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