Cocktails for a Cause; Rocco's Tacos Block Party

CHARITYWIRE— Sip on cocktails for a cause at The Hoxton as they turn into a "philanthropub" for the evening on Thursday, December 13 from 6 to 8p.m. A $25 donation to St. Alban's Child Enrichment Center gets you classic cocktails, passed hors d'oeuvres and live jazz. [Miami.com]

BLOCK PARTY— Celebrating its five year anniversary, Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar in West Palm is throwing a block party on Saturday, December 15. The all-night event will run from 5p.m. to 1a.m. and even partner with Vanilla Ice's 7th Annual Toys for Tots Fundraiser. [EaterWire]

HAPPY HOUR WIRE— The new Paladar Latin Kitchen & Rum Bar at Gulfstream Park has launched happy hour seven days a week. From 4 to 7p.m. daily sip on 50 varieties of rum, mojitos or margaritas for five bucks and Latin beers for three. Latin street foods like fish tacos and chorizo and cheese pupusas are also offered for five bucks. [EaterWire]
[Photo of The Hoxton via Miami.com]