Art Basel Miami Beach 2016: The Ultimate Party Guide [Mr Brainwash, W Magazine, Absolut Elyx, Alex Katz x H&M And More]

While the rest of the country still may be digesting Thanksgiving turkey, celebrities and VIP influencers are headed to Miami Beach for the annual Art Basel week.

In addition to the countless art shows and gallery presentations, the calendar is jam-packed with fabulous (and fashionable) parties to attend. From a Mr. Brianwash bash to a stylish soiree for the new Alex Katz x H&M capsule collection, keep reading for the ultimate guide to this year's hottest Art Basel Miami Beach parties.

MOTHXR Art Basel Miami Beach Performance

"Gossip Girl" star Penn Badgley and his band make their Art Basel debut in Miami.

When: Monday

Where: Brickell City Center, 67 SW 8th St., Miami

MM6 Maison Margiela Pop-up-Shop x Aaron De La Cruz

Gnazzo Group on behalf of MM6 Maison Margiela will be throwing a private celebration bash, inaugurating the MM6 Maison Margiela pop-up shop. This exclusive event will unveil a live installation by artist Aaron De La Cruz and feature music by DJ Chelsea Leyand.

When: Tuesday, 6-9 p.m.

Where: 173 NE 40th St., Miami

Ocean Drive Magazine Cover party

Ocean Drive Magazine and Roche Bobois celebrate the December issue with cover star Heidi Klum.

When: Tuesday, 7-10 p.m.

Where: Roche Bobois, Wynwood Warehouse, 282 NW 25th St., Miami

Lingerie Francaise VIP Launch Party

Lingerie Francaise, the Association for the Promotion of Corsetry Industries is holding a VIP Press Preview of its world-touring Lingerie Française Exhibition, a retrospective covering over 150 years of French lingerie. The Lingerie Francaise Exhibition will feature 100 pieces of influential and iconic lingerie from France’s most prominent brands, each item illustrating significant developments in fashion, technological innovation, legendary craftsmanship, the morphing silhouette and the ever-evolving ideals of feminine propriety. The preview will offer the opportunity for guests to enjoy champagne and hors d’oeuvres as they view holographic films, preview the retrospective of original and historic items of lingerie and underclothing, and browse the Sagamore’s art exhibition showcasing contemporary works by Annie Goetzinger, Frederic Leglise, Gilles Berquet, M. Van Huijkelom, Sabine Pigalle, Vincent Corpet, and Yoichiro Sato focused on seduction, glamour, fashion and of course, women.

When: Tuesday, 8-11 p.m.

Where: Sagamore Hotel, 1671 Collins Ave., Miami Beach

Nightlife Is Beautiful Party

Pop artist Mr Brainwash hosts a party at Favela Beach during Art Basel. DJ Ruckus will perform.

When: Tuesday

Where: WALL at West South Beach, 2201 Collins Ave., Miami Beach

The Daily Front Row x Persol Cocktail Party

The Daily Front Row celebrates Art Basel Miami Beach with a pop-up magazine, titled Art One.

When: Tuesday

Where: Faena Hotel Miami Beach, 3201 Collins Ave., Miami Beach

Dior Lady Art Collection Launch

Dior celebrates its new limited edition collection featuring the work of artists, including Ian Davenport and Mat Collishaw.

When: Tuesday

Where: Dior, 162 NE 39th St., Miami

Art Basel Desire Private Dinner

Private dinner in celebration of new exhibition curated by Diana Widmaier Picasso. Art dealer Larry Gagosian, W magazine editor Stefano Tonchi and designer Anthony Vaccarello are scheduled to attend.

When: Tuesday, 10 p.m.

Where: 160 NE 40th St., Miami

Up&Down Pop Up

NYC hotspot Up&Down comes to Basel with a star-studded lineup of events including The Marlborough Gallery Party on Tuesday, Sante D'Orazio "Polaroids" Book Party on Wednesday, the Up&Down x Socialista Pop Up on Thursday, the Billboard Party with Rae Sremmurd and a NU MUSES afterparty on Friday and Unemployed Magazine party on Saturday.

When: Tuesday - Saturday

Where: Nautilus Beach Tent, 1825 Collins Ave., Miami Beach

Louis Vuitton: The Objets Nomades Installation

For the first time under the Design Miami/ tent, Louis Vuitton presents an installation of Objets Nomades, a collection of furniture that reinvents the House’s Art of Travel. During Design Miami/, Louis Vuitton will unveil two new pieces to the collection, the Blossom Stool designed by Tokujin Yoshioka and the Fur Cocoon by the Campana Brothers. The Objets Nomades collection will be on display at Design Miami from Nov. 30 – Dec. 4 and at the Louis Vuitton Miami Design District store from Nov. 30 through January 2017.

When: Wednesday – Sunday

Where: Louis Vuitton Miami Design District, 140 NE 39th St. Miami

Loewe Foundation Presents William McKeown and John Ward Exhibition

Loewe Foundation will celebrate the opening of its transcendent exhibition, Chance Encounters II, with a private, intimate Art Basel event. Taking place at its store in the Design District, Jonathan Anderson in association with the William McKeown Foundation and Kerlin Gallery, Dublin, will unveil the extraordinary space featuring works by William McKeown and John Ward.

When: Wednesday

Where: Loewe, Miami Design District, 110 NE 39th St., Suite #102, Miami

Absolut Elyx "A Little Bird Told Me" Interactive Pop-Up Bar

Absolut’s first single-estate, luxury vodka, Elyx, is hosting an interactive pop-up bar "A Little Bird Told Me" during Art Basel’s Miami Beach show. The creative cocktail experience into the Nordic Jungle,will be held at the Miami Beach EDITION’s lobby bar by reservation only. The pop-up bar will be curated and hosted by globally renowned and award winning European bartenders and will feature a 45-minute cocktail tasting menu that will challenge and expand the perception of fine cocktails and progressive drinking experiences. Reservations for tables at A Little Bird Told Me for the tasting menu can be booked through rsvp@elyxhouse.com starting November 26th. The bar will be open serving signature Elyx Cocktails from 4 p.m.- midnight through Art Basel.

When: Wednesday - Sunday

Where:The Miami Beach EDITION, 2901 Collins Ave., Miami Beach

Alec Monopoly Art Takeover X Tag Heuer At Mondrian Hotel

Jean-Claude Biver, president of the LVMH Watch Division and CEO of Tag Heuer, will celebrate the partnership with millennial artist of the moment, Alec Monopoly. Debuting his works as the new Tag Heuer art creator, Monopoly will unveil 100 walls of his work throughout the Mondrian Hotel as well as a release of his exclusively designed Tag Heuer timepiece. A week long Tag Heuer pop up shop and gallery will also be open to Art Basel audiences and hotel guests. After-party follows at 9 p.m. at Mondrian Sunset Ballroom and Pool Terrace.

When: Wednesday, 5 p.m.

Where: Mondrian South Beach, 1100 West Ave., Miami Beach.

Art Hearts Fashion w/ Planet Fashion TV Presents "Art Loves Fashion"

Art Hearts Fashion will showcase on the opening night of Art Basel Week at Spectrum and Red Dot. It will feature a luxury fashion show with a selection of international couture designers. The event will be presented by Planet Fashion TV. Art Hearts has been a fixture on the global fashion scene, regularly producing fashion shows at New York Fashion Week, Miami Swim Week as well as LA Fashion Week. They will be coming to Miami after having debuted runway shows recently at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week China. The night will feature live musical acts, performance art entertainment, restaurant tastings, beverages by LaCroix Sparkling Water, and cocktails sponsored by Jack Daniels, Korbel Champagne, Whispering Angel Rose, Herredura Tequila, John Waitlings Premium Rum, and red and white wine varieties by European Winery of the year Marques De Riscal. Beauty will be provided by April Love Pro Team, and guest management provided by Gjuests.

When: Wednesday, 6-10 p.m.

Where: Miami's Arts & Entertainment District, 1700 NE 2nd Ave., Miami

Havana Nights Party

LDV Hospitality is throwing its Art Basel Edition of Havana Nights featuring Regent Veteran and Julio Cabrera. Along with mixing up favorite Cuban cocktails, the night will also include live music with Renoir Trumpets beginning at 10 p.m.

When: Wednesday

Where: The Regent Cocktail Club, Gale South Beach, 1690 Collins Ave, Miami Beach

Opening of The Dog at Art Basel with Dream Hotels

Dream Hotels in partnership with Christopher Leacock (Jillionaire of Major Lazer) and curator Xavier Burt at Art Basel 2016 will celebrate the opening night of “The Dog,” a site-specific immersive experience that bridges the contemporary art, culture and music gap. The evening will feature a Dream Hotels-inspired live drawing session by in-resident artist Tim Biskup and a live performance by indie duo Wild Belle. The evening also celebrates Dream Hotels’ commitment to the local and global art scene.

When: Wednesday, reception 6-9 p.m., live Mmusic 9 p.m.-2 a.m.

Where: The Dog, 1306 N. Miami Ave., Miami

Resident Advisor's First Ever Art Basel Party

Resident Advisor, an online music magazine and community platform that's dedicated to showcasing electronic music, artists and events across the globe, is hosting its first ever Art Basel party this year, at Magic City Warehouse. They'll be collaborating with famed Miami promoters Poplife and PLoT and the lineup will feature some of the most exciting, up-and-coming talents in electronic music, including Floating Points, Dâm-Funk and The Black Madonna. Tickets available HERE.

When: Wednesday, 10 p.m. - 5 a.m.

Where: Magic City Warehouse, 6301 NE 4th Ave., Miami

Interview Magazine x Perrier Party

Interview Magazine and Perrier host an invite-only party to celebrate "ARTXTRA: The Perrier Art Experience in Miami."

When: Wednesday, 7:30-10:30 p.m.

Where: Nautilus, 1825 Collins Ave., Miami Beach

Alex Katz x H&M Collection Launch

Paper magazine hosts a party to celebrate the launch of NYC artist Alex Katz's new collaboration with H&M. The night will include DJ sets by Angel + Dren, Heron Preston and a special performance by Nelly Furtado.

When: Wednesday, 9-midnight

Where: Tropicale, Miami Beach Edition, 2901 Collins Ave, Miami Beach

DuJour Media Party

DuJour celebrates its latest cover star, Kris Jenner, during Art Basel. Jason Binn, Karolina Kurkova, Audrina Patridge, Nick Cannon, Scott Disick and Brett Ratner all expected to attend.

When: Wednesday

Where: The Confidante Miami Beach, 4041 Collins Ave., Miami Beach

Soho Beach House Private Party

Soho Beach House hosts a private party for the Paddle8 auction of selected memorabilia from director Brett Ratner's private collection. Jean Pigozzi, Thomas Hesse and Alexander Gilkes will co-host. Proceeds go towards the Museum of Tolerance and the Simon Wiesenthal Center.

When: Wednesday

Where: Soho Beach House, 4385 Collins Ave., Miami Beach

Elyx Pop-Up Boutique

The Elyx Pop-Up Boutique at the Spectrum Miami Art Show will be debuting the brand's expansion into lifestyle at the world's premier art fair. First came the copper pineapple, now Absolut Elyx is launching a full lifestyle boutique of covetable limited edition pieces in the brand's signature copper that will include the coveted pineapple gift set, copper barware, cups and more. Elyx has partnered with British Designer Julia Clancey to create a limited edition copper sequin turban to bring the lifestyle brand full circle. The turban was most iconically donned by Swedish movie star Greta Garbo in the 1930s and has been adopted into current fashion by women in Hollywood and beyond with stars from Lupita Nyong’o to Chrissy Teigen wearing their own versions this year. Clancy’s work has been seen on everyone from Sienna Miller to Dita Von Teese and she is lending her accessory expertise to this collaboration debuting on ElyxBoutique.comWednesday and at the Art Basel pop-up.

When: Thursday - Sunday

Where: Spectrum Miami Art Show, 1700 NE 2nd Ave., Miami

Patricia Field Artfashion Exhibition

Patricia Field, costume designer known for her "Sex and the City" creations makes her Miami debut with a collection of one-of-a-kind pieces by eight artists.

When: Thursday-Sunday

Where: White Dot Gallery - Wynwood, 174 NW 23rd St., Miami

DanceBody Workout At Dream South Beach

Dream South Beach will be turning up in the morning, joining forces with health and wellness company Wellthily, and dance cardio workout DanceBody, to bring guests and locals an unforgettable workout. DanceBody founder, Katia Pryce, will be teaching her signature class at the rooftop bar, HighBar.

When: Thursday, 10 a.m.

Where: Dream South Beach, 1111 Collins Ave., Miami Beach

Pulse VIP Preview

Twelfth annual fair hosts invitation-only preview brunch ahead of the public opening.

When: Thursday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Pulse Miami Beach, 4601 Collins Ave., Miami

7th Annual Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series Finale Hosted By Russell & Danny Simmons

Each year during Basel, Bombay Sapphire and Russell Simmons invite an illustrious mix of celebrities, socials and arts industry leaders to celebrate with the 16 finalists of the Artisan Series before announcing the program’s grand finale winner. This year for the first time ever, New York nonprofit arts organization, Creative Time, will make a splash at Basel as honorary judge of the Artisan Series and will go on to collaborate with the grand finale winner on a groundbreaking public arts project scheduled to be unveiled in spring. This year's celebration will also feature a guest set by Jermaine Dupri. Past attendees have included Rosario Dawson, Solange Knowles, Emily Ratajkowski, Tommy Hilfiger, Stephen Dorff, Miguel, Val Kilmer, Paris and Nicky Hilton, Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade, Chanel Iman and Nina Agdal.

When: Thursday, 8:30-11:30 p.m.

Where: 1111 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach

Modern Relic Opening

Regent Cocktail Club, the nostalgic bar at the Gale South Beach, will present the Art Installation "Modern Relic" by Kai Aspire Art and Markowicz Fine Art along with Live Music by Cleaveland Jones inside the

When: Thursday, 10 p.m .- midnight

Where: The Regent Cocktail Club, Gale South Beach, 1690 Collins Ave, Miami Beach

Absolut Elyx and Water For People Event

Absolut Elyx and Water For People will be kicking off Art Basel with a star-studded charity cocktail event. VIP guests will enjoy signature cocktails, music from performer MeLo-X, and view the incredible artwork from Hugo McCloud. His custom piece will be sold to raise funds for Water For People.

When: Thursday, 7-10 p.m.

Where: Nautilus, South Beach, 1825 Collins Ave., Miami Beach

Curated@ArtBasel Cocktails Event

Interview Editor-in-Chief Keith Pollock, Simon and Tasya Van Ree host evening of cocktails, fashion and immersive art. DJ Chelsea Leyland performs.

When: Thursday, 7 p.m.

Where: Kaskades Suites, 300 17th St., Miami Beach

W + Love Watts Launch Party

Fashion, arts and culture magazine W teams up with the accessories brand to celebrate the launch of LIFEWTR, a platform for creativity and inspiration, featuring art installations by Craig & Karl, Jason Woodside and Momo and a special performance by Virgil Abloh. Jordan Watson plays host.

When: Thursday, 8-10 p.m.

Where: 4100 NE 2nd Ave., Miami

Public School Launch Party

NYC fashion brand Public School celebrates the launch of We Need Leaders radio during Art Basel Miami Beach.

When: Thursday, 10 p.m.

Where: The Confidante, 4041 Collins Ave., Miami Beach

Calvin Harris Basel Edition

Renowned DJ Calvin Harris performs at the nightclub in the Fontainebleau during Art Basel Miami Beach.

When: Thursday, 11 p.m.

Where: Liv Nightclub, 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach

Daniel Lismore Exhibition & Book Launch

Stylist and designer Daniel Lismore opens his Savannah College of Art and Design exhibition previously placed in the museum in Atlanta. Lismore presents 32 life-size sculptures, using more than 3,800 pieces of his wardrobe. Fragrances are in collaboration with Scent London.

When: Thursday

Where: Mana Wywood, 2217 NW 5th Ave., Miami

1 OAK Pop Up

1 OAK nighclub invades Miami with a three night pop-up featuring the baddest names in rap. Gucci Mane performs Thursday, Rick Ross performs Friday and Nas closes it out Saturday.

When: Thursday - Saturday

Where: Rockwell, 743 Washington Ave., Miami Beach

Interview Magazine & Cadillac Party

Interview magazine and Cadillac host a party during Art Basel Miami Beach to celebrate the art of Derrick Adams, Shantell Martin, Aerosyn-Lex Mestrovic, and Ellington Robinson. Invitation only.

When: Friday, 6-8 p.m.

Where: MAPS Backlot, 342 NW 24th St., Miami

Canvas and Canere

LDV Hospitality will throw its annual Art Basel event Canvas and Canere. Guests will enjoy watching visual performances by Rustem Khakimov, Aleksandra Stojanovic , Liza Berggren and Adriana Hernández and live music by Patrick & The Swayzees.

When: Friday, 10 p.m.

Where: The Regent Cocktail Club, Gale South Beach, 1690 Collins Ave, Miami Beach

Oceana Bal Harbour x Jeff Koons Exhibition

Oceana Bal Harbour debuts its museum-worthy art collection created by Jeff Koons.

When: Friday, 7 p.m.

Where: Oceana Bal Harbour, 10201 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour

Vogue With Madonna at Art Basel

Vogue With Madonna at Art Basel is a charity event that collects funds for Raising Malawi, the pop star's nonprofit that provides medical, educational and community support to orphans in Malawi.

When: Friday

Where: Faena Forum, 3300-3398 Collins Ave., Miami Beach

Paris Hilton at WALL

Socialite-turned-DJ Paris Hilton returns to the decks for her annual Art Basel set.

When: Friday

Where: WALL at W South Beach, 2201 Collins Ave., Miami Beach

Bon Jovi SiriusXM Private Concert

Rock band Bon Jovi will perform a special invitation-only show for SiriusXM at a secret location in Miami. The concert airs live on SiriusXM's Bon Jovi Radio, the limited-run channel dedicated to the band’s music.

When: Saturday

Where: Undisclosed

Morrison Hotel Gallery Brings Parental Advisory: Explicit Images to Art Basel
A Hip-Hop Event and Photography Exhibit

The iconic Morrison Hotel Gallery is once again on the pulse of culture, combining music, film, photography and art into a one-of-a-kind night at Miami's Art Basel. This exclusive event will include an exhibit featuring images of hip-hop legends, photographed by Timothy White, Danny Clinch, Janette Beckman, Clay Patrick McBride and others. There will be a performance by Darryl "DMC" McDaniels featuring songs from Run-DMC. The evening will include a showing of iconic/never before seen hip-hop footage from films, videos and photo shoots that literally brings back the essence of that era. RSVP only.

When: Saturday, 7-10 p.m.

Where: EAST, Miami, 788 Brickell Plaza, Miami

All Day I Dream Art Basel Miami Edition

Loyal followers of daytime’s premier event, All Day I Dream, may rejoice as it makes its anticipated return to the sunshine shores of Miami bringing it’s own creative vision to the Art Basel week. Lee Burridge will be joined by friends from his label, each weaving an integral part of the eight-hour spellbinding mix of music at a secret island locale.

Ocean views, lush gardens and vibrant environmental art await a global mix of dreamers and creative hearts. The venue is a new project from underground icons The Electric Pickle, which compliments All Day I Dream’s visual story by offering an idyllic setting for beautiful souls to smile all day until the sun dissolves into night.

Lee will be joined by labelmates and fellow flag bearers of the All Day I Dream sound Gorje Hewek & Izhevski, and Oona Dahl. Tickets available HERE

When: Saturday, 2-10 p.m.

Where: Secret Island Location

DIRTYBIRD BBQ

Claude VonStroke and his merry band of DIRTYBIRD pranksters will finish up their BBQ tour of the good ol’ US of A in Miami . This summer was a whirlwind of smoked meats and damn fine beats, with the DIRTYBIRD BBQ taking in stops in San Francisco, NYC and Seattle, not to mention the epic Double D event in Detroit. Joining VonStroke for this final saucy hurrah in Wynwood will be the OGs Christian Martin and J.Phlip, alongside Kill Frenzy and Walker & Royce. BBQ Tickets and Info HERE.

When: Saturday, 2:30-10:30 p.m.

Where: Smashed Canvas, 244 NW 29th St., Miami

Skott Marsi Installation Witg ArtOfficial Performance

LDV Hospitality hosts its an installation featuring art by by Skott Marsi. Sounds by ArtOfficial will be fill the room while guests sip on their favorite cocktails. Music starts at 11 p.m.

When: Saturday

Where: The Regent Cocktail Club, Gale South Beach, 1690 Collins Ave, Miami Beach

SCOPE Brunch At Nikki Beach

On Sunday, Dec. 4, Nikki Beach is celebrating the SCOPE Art Show and it’s Vice President, Daria Brit Greene with a Sunday wind-down brunch at their idyllic South of Fifth location. A South Beach landmark since 1998, Nikki Beach continues to delight guests with their South of France-style joie de vivre, lively DJs and dancers, and iconic white daybeds and teepees that makes Nikki Beach instantly recognizable anywhere in the world. Nikki Beach is SCOPE Miami’s day club partner, and will be offering complimentary mojitos to SCOPE VIP Card holders on Sunday. Reservations miami@nikkibeach.com.

When: Sunday, 12:30 p.m.

Where: 1 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach