Miami's The Electric Pickle Company is one of the city's premier boutique live music and entertainment venues. Located in the trendy Wynwood Arts District, the venue is directed towards the "discerning music enthusiast" and provides a "forum for creative expression and cross cultural expression". This 3500 square foot space features two indoor rooms, an outdoor patio, a 350 person capacity, a live stage, and custom Dynacord sound. Wednesday night features a mix of classic soul, funk, hip-hop and reggae, while Thursday is geared more towards early rock lovers, with rockabilly, twang, swing, blues, and dance jazz. Live bands and international DJs are also featured on select nights every month. The Electric Pickle Company is open Wednesday through Saturday from 9 pm to 5 am.
The Electric Pickle Company
2826 N Miami Avenue
Wynwood Arts District
Miami, FL 33127
305-456-5613
electricpicklemiami.com
This small venue in Fort Lauderdale hosts a wide variety of music artists, both local and national. Nearly every genre of popular rock and pop is represented hear, including indie rock, folk rock, jam bands, dance rock, blues, hard rock and metal. The space is reputably a bit cramped and grungy, but the enthusiasm for live music is as strong as anywhere. Evidently local talent scouts frequent the club looking to discover the next big thing coming out of Fort Lauderdale, according to Citysearch. Because of its small size, Culture Room offers a chance to see established bands in an intimate setting, as well as catch a good glimpse of some local talent.
Culture Room
3045 North Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL
954-564-1074
cultureroom.net
For an entertaining night of Cuban music and culture in Miami, look no further than Little Havana's La Casa de Tula on Calle Ocho. Part music venue, part art gallery, cabaret, lounge, theater and night club, this venue features all things Cuban. Musically, you'll hear a broad mix of salsa, mambo, cha-cha-cha, son, rumba, timba, and other Afro-Cuban styles. Located just five minutes west of downtown Miami and 15 minutes from Miami Beach, La Casa de Tula offers a convenient location for anyone visiting the Miami area. Don't miss a chance to try authentic mojitos, Cuban coffee and other typical beverages.
La Casa de Tula
1513 SW 8 St.
Miami, FL 33134
305 910-5435
lacasadetula.com