More Keyrats shows this weekend

I remember a time when Keyrats shows were few and far between; not anymore (which is great, btw). This weekend they’re tearing it up again. First at Cefalo’s on Friday night, then at the Boardwalk Tavern on Saturday night. I think these Keyrats shows might be the only reason to even go out to the Grove anymore.

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Toners Tonight at Flavour

I’m late to the party again with this one, but if you want something uniquely interesting to do tonight I suggest you get to Flavour at around 9pm. The Toners, a mock reggaeton group spearheaded by my friend Alex Hernandez Fumero, will be performing live there tonight. I can’t make it, but I bet there will be something to make you laugh going on over there.

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Keyrats Live at Cefalo’s again this Friday 6/6

In case you missed it when they played their little acoustic set last Friday, the Keyrats are playing again at Cefalo’s in the Grove. Everyone I got to talk to said it was a good time, and I think people were even hoping it was going to be a regular thing. For them and for all of you who missed it, it’s not a bad Friday night.

On a related note, I’ve heard that Mike, the bassist, is leaving the Keyrats. He’s taking a job in Naples, and will continue to play with the rats on and off until a proper replacement is found. Not exactly the best news, but sometimes these things happen. Even though Alex is the driving force behind the Keyrats, I always felt Mike played a big part in defining some of the Keyrats’ more wacky, party loving style. On the backend of things he also contributed a lot to keeping the rats focused and organized. We all wish him the best, and hope he comes back to play a show or two in the future.

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Cocowalk to get new Movie theater; Bowling Alley

According to the Coconut Grove Grapevine Cocowalk will be seeing some renovations soon. There’s not much detail at the moment, but it’s confirmed that the old AMC theaters are out, with a new Muvico megaplex coming. The new theater will have a restaurant and bar, as well as all the things you’d expect from a new theater, such as stadium seating and big seats like the one’s you’re used to at Sunset Place.

Cocowalk will also be getting a Lucky Strike Lanes, like the one in South Beach. It’s all expected to open October 2009.

The whole thing is much needed, in my opinion. Cocowalk has become this decrepit place where no one goes except noobs/tourists who don’t know where else to check out. The movie theater now is a derelict shadow of it’s former self complete with weird smells, uncomfortable seats, and poor visibility when there’s a crowd.

The bowling alley (which includes a lounge) will be a nice change of pace from Greenstreets and the other bars. Hopefully they can rival some of the drink specials.

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KeyRats Live at Cefalo’s Friday

Been jonesing for some KeyRats? This Friday they’ll be playing live at Cefalo’s in the Grove. From what I understand it’ll be a happy hour type of event, from 8pm to midnight. The KeyRats will be playing acoustic (whatever that means) and will be playing a mix of originals and covers.

I heard the last happy hour event in Grove Isle went pretty well, so don’t be reluctant to pass by and see what’s going on.

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Keyrats Live at Grove Isle

The Keyrats are playing a little function in grove isle this Friday afternoon. The event is a party for a Miami based business networking organization; it’s kind of a like a business card swap type thing, from what I gather. There’ll be an open bar from 6-7pm, and the whole thing ends at 10pm. Might be a welcome change to your usual happy hour. [Map]

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Grove bars must close at 3am

In case you missed it, bars in the Grove now have to close at 3am. The former cutoff time was  at 5am; the council voted in favor of residents to set the new cutoff at 3am. The whole thing was done for a push against drunk driving. I guess I can kind of agree: at 5am you’re goin’ home absolutely retarded, while at 3am you’re only faded as hell.

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