Where else in Miami can you indulge your inner fetishist among an array of drag shows, comedy, spoken word, bellydancing, live music and contortionists on a Monday evening? Part nightclub, part burlesque show, The Chat Noir (French for "black cat"), is an extravaganza with the motto ;Two parts circus, one part burlesque, a pinch of class and a dash of trash and celebrity hosts like Dita Von Teese and Lady Bunny. The intoxicating spectacle begins at the front door, as agile stilt walkers, accordion players and the signature Chat Noir cat actually make waiting in line to get into a club fun. Theres a first time for everything on the beach, right?

Inside, the mixed crowd includes locals, drag queens, professionals and even some tourists. The gothic and romantic ambiance of Dream Nightclub, located in the thick of Washington Avenue nightlife, serves as the perfect backdrop to myriad mischievous characters.

Worried that a night at a cabaret might interfere with your work schedule the following day? Fear not: this party starts early and ends at a reasonable hour. Doors open at 10 p.m. and the show runs until 1 a.m., followed by an open format session into the early morning hours with DJ Shannon.