Why ruby slippers & karaoke?  Is it related to Dorothy singing to theTin Man or maybe a duet with the Wicked Witch?  Sounds like a musical.  Actually, it refers to Thursday nights at Waxy O’Connor’s off Brickell, and a drink called Ruby Slipper, made by a very cool bartender there.
     So here’s a perfect girl’s night out: happy hour at Jaguar’s in the Grove for some mojitos and ceviche (try El Nuevo!), followed by Waxy O’Connor’s.   A gal’s got to let her hair down, and rekindle the fire that life’s circumstances can wear down to hot ashes.
    Waxy’s can kick that moment off for you!  (I’ve been watching Glee too much because as I wrote this I had this desire to form a Rockette line and start kicking really high, while simultaneously fantasizing about singing “Defying Gravity” as Elphaba in Wicked!). This place will make you feel like you’re living an episode of Cheers because that’s how welcome everyone there makes you feel.  Have some delicious sliders, and try their mini beers (these tiny little mugs filled with beer, and topped with some sweet liqueur mixed with cream that is delicious!).  Thursday nights there’s karaoke, and who knows?  You may end up dancing to “Sweet Home Alabama” on top of the bar.  
    Please finish your evening off at “La Baguette”, open 24 hours, near Brickell/Little Havana with a tuna sandwich and lots of water! 

Happy Hours at Jaguar’s (4-7 p.m.)…4 ceviche-filled amazon spoons!
Go to Waxy’s!  I give them 4 mini beers!
And finish your night at La Baguette…4 cornichons! 

Here’s the info on these three great places:

Jaguar Ceviche Spoon Bar & Latam Grill, 3067 Grand Avenue, 305-444-0216
Waxy O’Connor’s: 690 SW 1st Ct, http://waxysmiami.com/  (Ladies: This Friday night you drink absolutely free from 9-11PM!) 
La Baguette: 427 SW 8th Street, www.labaguettemiami.com