From the South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Super week party guide

This week, there will be as much Super Bowl action happening off the field as on it.

January 31 2007

Thursday

The Park Sports Club

Seminole Paradise, 5763 Seminole Way, Hollywood, 954/556-7450, Theparksportsclub.com

Arizona Cardinals running back Edgerrin James will host the Super Star Super Bowl party from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. Celebrity guests include South Florida rapper Trick Daddy and NFL stars Bryant McFadden, Matt Roth, Mike Doss and Buster Davis. Miami Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder will bartend, so be prepared to tip generously. Admission is $50.

Dolphin Stadium

2269 Dan Marino Blvd., Miami, 305/623-6100, Superbowl.com/partners/pepsismash

Tickets for Snoop Dogg's concert at Mansion Saturday cost $1,000, but you can see three A-list stars for less than $100 tonight in this Pepsi Smash Concert Series event at Dolphin Stadium. Kick off the big weekend and move your humps to live performances by Fergie, Kanye West and John Legend. The show will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $35 to $50.

Friday

Revolution

200 W. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954/727-0950, Jointherevolution.net

Tony "The Goose" Siragusa, the gargantuan former defensive tackle for the Indianapolis Colts and Baltimore Ravens, will host this bash, which promises appearances by past and present NFL players and cheerleaders. Doors will open at 10 p.m. Admission is $250 and will benefit the Core-Wish Foundation, which is dedicated to helping hospitality-industry employees' children suffering from life-threatening medical conditions.

Dolphin Stadium

2269 Dan Marino Blvd., Miami, 305/623-6100, Superbowl.com/partners/pepsismash

Reggaeton artists Don Omar, Ivy Queen and Aventura will add some Caribbean flavor to this most American of sports weekends. This Pepsi Smash concert will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $35 to $50.

Spirits Nightclub

Seminole Paradise, 5729 Seminole Way, Hollywood, 954/327-9777, Spiritshardrock.com

Party with Cedric the Entertainer at Grown Folks Friday: Super Edition. Miami Dolphins quarterback Daunte Culpepper, Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Ty Law and Arizona Cardinals running back Edgerrin James also will appear. DJs Kid Capri, Nasty and Q45 will lay down the tunes. The event will begin at 10 p.m. Tickets cost $100 to $150 at the door or $50 to $100 in advance at Ticketannex.com.

The Park Sports Club

Seminole Paradise, 5763 Seminole Way, Hollywood, 954/556-7450, Theparksportsclub.com

St. Louis Rams running back Marshall Faulk will host a benefit for his eponymous foundation. Expect appearances by NFL players, Miami bass DJ Manny Fresh and rapper Lil Wayne. Doors will open at 8 p.m. Admission is $50.

Chakra Asian Cuisine and Lounge

1501 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305/672-2001, Leatherandlaces.com

If you've ever fantasized about partying with Jenny McCarthy and Carmen Electra, this is your chance. And they won't be the only high-profile babes in attendance. Kelly Monaco, the Season 1 winner of Dancing With the Stars, and models Victoria Silvstedt and Brande Roderick will also be turning heads at this event, which will begin at 9 p.m. Rubbing -- ahem -- elbows with these beautiful people won't be cheap, though: Admission costs a pretty $285.

Hard Rock Live

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, 5747 Seminole Way, Hollywood, 954/797-5531, Seminolehardrockhollywood.com

Country music scion and Monday Night Football pitchman Hank Williams Jr. will perform at the NFL Alumni Player of the Year Awards. Football greats Troy Aikman and Don Shula are set to appear along with Zach Thomas, Jason Taylor and many others, so get your cell phone cameras ready. The event will begin at 9 p.m. Tickets cost $100 to $200.

Saturday

Bicentennial Park

1075 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305/358-7550, Bayfrontparkmiami.com

This free concert will feature Latin vocalist Willy Chirino, the '80s rock gods of Styx and '70s R&B group Maze featuring Frankie Beverly. The 5:30 p.m. show will wind down with a fireworks display over Biscayne Bay and an invitation to return to the year 2007. Visit Superbowlxli.com.

Spirits Nightclub

Seminole Paradise, 5729 Seminole Way, Hollywood, 954/327-9777, Spiritshardrock.com

Brothers Henri and Zack Crockett, of the Minnesota Vikings and Oakland Raiders respectively, will host the Super Players Party. Rapper Lil Wayne and hip-hop heavyweight Fat Joe will mingle with the crowd while everyone grooves to rap tunes by DJs Chief Roc and Meta 4. The show will begin at 10 p.m. Tickets cost $100 to $150 at the door or $50 to $100 in advance at Ticketannex.com.

Hard Rock Live

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, 5747 Seminole Way, Hollywood, 954/797-5531, Seminolehardrockhollywood.com

Former Los Angeles Laker Magic Johnson, 1970s Incredible Hulk Lou Ferrigno and other famous faces will participate in the Seminole Hard Rock Celebrity Poker Tournament. The $25,000 grand prize will benefit the Magic Johnson Foundation and the Starkey Hearing Foundation. Red-carpet arrivals will begin at 5:30 p.m., and the tournament will start at 7. The tournament buy-in costs $1,500, though spectator seats go for only $20.

VooDoo Lounge

111 S.W. Second Ave., Fort Lauderdale, 954/522-0733, Voodooloungeflorida.com

Former NBA star and tabloid object Dennis Rodman -- who runs a club on VooDoo's patio -- will host tonight's Bad Boy Bowl Party. DJ Dave Dimitri will spin house music while DJ Ruen plays hip-hop and R&B. Admission is $25 from 8 to 10 p.m. and $5 to $10 thereafter.

Hollywood beach

Between Johnson and Michigan streets, 954/921-3530, Hollywoodfl.org

Shake your booty to the retro sounds of KC and the Sunshine Band at the Super Saturday in the Sand party. R&B singer Ruby Baker and reggae group Inner Circle will also perform. A celebrity flag-football game, kids' zone with rock-climbing wall, sand-sculpture exhibit and boat race will provide additional entertainment. If none of that appeals to you, eight NFL cheerleading teams will compete in the Beauties on the Beach Challenge, and the Doug Flutie Band will perform. The event will start at 11 a.m., the concert at 4 p.m. Tickets cost $20.

Sunday

Spirits Nightclub

Seminole Paradise, 5729 Seminole Way, Hollywood, 954/327-9777, Spiritshardrock.com

Watch the big game with Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade and listen to music by hip-hop DJ Q45 and Atlanta DJs Trauma and Tayrok. The party will begin at 9 p.m., though kickoff for the Super Bowl will take place at 6:25. Tickets cost $100 to $150 at the door or $50 to $100 in advance at Ticketannex.com.