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End of the World Parties in Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach County

You've had 25 years to memorize the lyrics to R.E.M.'s "It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)." On Dec. 21, you should appropriately flaunt your knowledge of this fine tune around town before the world ends. Instead of locking yourself in a bomb shelter,...
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You've had 25 years to memorize the lyrics to R.E.M.'s "It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)." On Dec. 21, you should appropriately flaunt your knowledge of this fine tune around town before the world ends. Instead of locking yourself in a bomb shelter, yell out into the faces of apocalypse doubters: "Birthday party, cheesecake, jelly bean, boom!" 

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There are plenty of other people, crazed and ready to die, about to party the shit out of eternity in South Florida. We've found where your your fellow doomsday party-hoppers will be boozing, and thus, where to go on Saturday.

We'll be adding events all week, so be sure to email [email protected] with your listing.


Swarm 2012 with Ex Norwegian, Los Bastardos Magnificos, Black Seal, and the BLS Allstars at the BLS Warehouse, 500 SW 21 Terrace, Fort Lauderdale. 10 p.m. No cover.

End of the World Party with the Casey Hopkins Duo and People at 5 Points Lounge, 2608 S. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale. 9 p.m. $5 for 18+, no cover 21+.

Doomsday Party with Web Three and the Freakshow Dancers at Lucky's Tavern, 214 SW 2nd St., Fort Lauderdale. 7 p.m. No cover.

End of the World Party with the Heavy Pets, Greenhouse Lounge, Roosevelt Collier, and DJ Scott Solomon at Culture Room, 3045 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale. 9 p.m. Admission is $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Purchase tickets here

End of the World at the Elbo Room, 241 S. Fort Lauderdale Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Noon. No cover.

Black Friday End of the World with DJs Lady Anime, Machinest, LinderSMASH, and Kaos at the Green Room, 109 SW 2nd Ave., Fort Lauderdale. 10 p.m. No cover.

End of the World Pub Crawl in Hollywood. Begins at Tekila Bar, 1926 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. 6:15 p.m. Registration fee is $20.

Mayan Calendar End of the World Party with the Flyers and David Shelley at the Funky Biscuit, 303 SE Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton. 9 p.m. Admission is $5 in advance, $8 at the door.

Frank Zappa's Birthday and the End of the World Party with the Merry Franksterz at the Native Florida Tap Room and Music Hall, 2006 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. 8 p.m. No cover.

End of the World Party with DJ Nikko Calor at Vibe, 301 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. 8:30 p.m. No cover.

Skapacolypse with Funkmans Inferno, Yugoskavia, General Tso's Fury, Great Scott, Middle Name Roxy, Hornstrum, Las Bombas Del Fuego at the Talent Farm, 20911 Johnson St. #111, Pembroke Pines. 6 p.m. Admission is $8 in advance, $12 at the door. 

End of the World with Bushwood at DaDa Restaurant and Lounge, 52 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. 11 p.m. No cover.

Die Planet Die!
with Postface, Dooms de Pop, Marco Argiro, and DJs Sloan and Cantakerous Oatmeal at Propaganda, 6 S. J Street, Lake Worth. 9 p.m. 

Flaunt's End of the World Party with Fall of Olympus and DJs Marvelous Kendall, Danxiety, OZwaldus, and JJ Contramus at Respectable Street, 518 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. Thursday, December 20, at 10 p.m. No cover. 

C1-Ice's End of the World All Ages Party with Nick Palermo, C1, Jay Flight, and the ATF Ninjas at Ali Baba Hookah Lounge, 2709 S. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton. 8 p.m. Admission is $10, ladies free before 10 p.m. 

End of the World with Roger Sanchez and WePlayHouse at Monarchy Nightclub, 221 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. 10 p.m. Admission is $15.

Apocalypto, the End is Near... With DJ Erok at Pangaea and DJs Roland, Doons, David Montecelo, Le Brion, Ivan Avila, RC, and Chris Di Solar at Gryphon, 5707 Seminole Way, Hollywood. 11 p.m. Admission is $20. 




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