Thu., March 23
Pittsburgh Open DecksSpirit
7 p.m.-12 a.m.
Get the scoop on Pittsburgh’s up-and-coming DJs at this open decks night hosted by TJ Groover, PVKVSV, and Young Suit. No restrictions on genre or skill level apply, so anyone can give the Pioneer DJ CDJ-3000 setup a spin. Interested DJs should fill out the sign-up form on Spirit’s website. 242 51st St., Lawrenceville. Free. spiritpgh.com
Brutalism Post-Punk and Synth Night: Rites of Spring
Belvedere’s Ultra-Dive
9 p.m.
More coldwave and darkwave to usher in spring from DJs Rachel Ruckus and Bedlamboy. 4016 Butler St., Lawrenceville. $5. belvederesultradive.com
Fri., March 24
Longturn Presents: Just HerThe Maverick
8 p.m.
Longturn takes over The Gymnasium space at The Maverick hotel with an incredible talent showcase. Experience internationally renowned house and techno act Just Her, and the Pittsburgh debut of Columbus, Ohio-based DJ/producer Bockoven. Local artists Torq and Casey Cloonan will also play. 120 South Whitfield St., East Liberty. $23-26. longturnmusic.com
Killing Moon
Mixtape
9 p.m.
Strangeways presents this night of throwback darkwave dance tunes from DJs Erica Scary, Bedlam Boy, and The Comeback Kid. 4907 Penn Ave., Garfield. $10. mixtapepgh.com
Taylor vs. Miley
Belvedere’s Ultra-Dive
9 p.m.
“Endless Summer Vacation” or “Midnights?" Dance to both at this party with tunes supplied by DJ ADMC. 4016 Butler St., Lawrenceville. $7. belvederesultradive.com
Diamond Life
Spirit
9 p.m.
R&B, pop, New Wave, hip hop, indie rock, art rock — if it gets the dancefloor moving, you can be sure to hear it at Diamond Life. Jesley Snipes and DZ Party Time on decks with visuals by Tom Frank. 242 51st St., Lawrenceville. $7. spiritpgh.com
House Party
Bottlerocket Social Hall
10 p.m.
Major PGH DJ collab alert! HUNY XO of Cherry Bomb and Arie Cole of Slappers N Bangers team up for a night of electrifying house music. 1226 Arlington Ave., Allentown. $10. bottlerocketpgh.com
Sat., March 25
The Pynk TapeMixtape
9 p.m.
Madame Trio and DJ Femi spin the best pop and hip-hop tunes from millennial rappers, singers, and divas. 4907 Penn Ave., Garfield. $10. mixtapepgh.com
≈ NIGHT FEVER ≈
Belvedere’s Ultra-Dive
9 p.m.
Channel your inner Tony Manero with disco tunes from DJs Zach Restelli and The Comeback Kid. 4016 Butler St., Lawrenceville. $7 before 10 p.m., $10 after 10 p.m. belvederesultradive.com
Take Care presents Leonce, Formosa, and The Moon Baby
Cobra
10 p.m.
This monthly event from Formosa returns with Atlanta DJ Leonce, who specializes in “blending elements of American Urban and experimental electronica,” according to Cobra’s website. Plus, The Moon Baby crosses the state from Philadelphia to light up the club with a dancefloor performance. 4305 Main St., Bloomfield. $15. cobrapgh.com
Roundhouse
Bottlerocket Social Hall
10 p.m.
Get a 360-degree view of the DJs at this dance night hosted by Ron Mist and featuring Royal Haunts, Malcom Threat, and DJ Shoe. 1226 Arlington Ave., Allentown. $10. bottlerocketpgh.com
Planet B and Jarrett Tebbets
Hot Mass
11 p.m.-6 a.m.
NYC-based Planet B takes over Hot Mass with a disco-focused set alongside Pittsburgh’s Jarrett Tebbets. 1139 Penn Ave., Strip District. $20 presale, $25 at the door. Cash only. instagram.com/hotmasspgh