Thu., March 9
Desert Hearts Country Hanky Code PartyBelvedere's Ultra-Dive
8 p.m.
Head to Belvedere's for a queer country spectacular. This edition of Desert Hearts welcomes DJ and artist Mark Mack for a night dedicated to hanky code, a system where bandanas are used to signal LGBTQ identity, kinks, and more. Line dance with 412 Step to country hits, folk, bluegrass, and alt-country played by Mary Mack, along with resident DJs Sister Sludge and Desert Rat. Mary Mack will also have custom hankies for sale. 4016 Butler St., Lawrenceville. $5. belvederesultradive.com
Fri., March 10
Night of 1000 SiouxsiesCattivo
8 p.m.
Celebrate Siouxsie Sioux with a night of music by the goth queen and her band, the Banshees. There will also be several Siouxsie-inspired drag performances by Lydia Munster and others. 146 44th St., Lawrenceville. $15. Cash-only bar. cattivopgh.com
Friday Hi-Fi
Cobra
8 p.m.
DJ Stealth-1 kicks the weekend off with an all-vinyl party featuring the dance moves of the Get Down Gang. 4305 Main St., Bloomfield. Free. cobrapgh.com
For the Love of Bachata Pop-Up Social
Allegheny RiverTrail Park
8:30 p.m.
Learn island-style bachata to music by DJ Tay at this regular dance event in the welcome center at Allegheny RiverTrail Park. 285 River Ave., Aspinwall. $10. 18 and over. BYOB. alleghenyrivertrailpark.org
Big Phill and Friends: UNION
Thunderbird Music Hall
9 p.m.
Local DJs welcome guest Skaz Digga for this edition of UNION. Also playing are Big Phill, Blakksteel, Selecta, Yamex, Teejay, Slim The DJ, and DJ KB. 4053 Butler St., Lawrenceville. $20-50. thunderbirdmusichall.com
PAPER... SCISSORS... ROCK! Classic Rock Party
Mixtape
9 p.m.
DJ Dini Daddy and The Comeback Kid promise to spin several big rock genres and "maybe even a little punk" during this special night that includes a rock, paper, scissors tournament. 4907 Penn Ave., Bloomfield. $10 advance tickets. mixtapepgh.com/advanced-ticket-request
Cherry Bomb
Spirit
9 p.m.
One of the sexiest dance parties in the city returns with more hot hits. 242 51st St., Lawrenceville. $5 before 10 p.m., $10 after. spiritpgh.com/events
Pop Rocks
Belvedere's Ultra-Dive
9 p.m.
Satisfy your pop music sweet tooth with DJs Gun Ray and ItsDatJawn. 4016 Butler St., Lawrenceville. $7. belvederesultradive.com
Sat., March 11
Tall TeesSpirit
9 p.m.
Dance to hours of back-to-back hip-hop and R&B from the early 2000s. Presented by MSYH.FM. 242 51st St., Lawrenceville. $8 before 10 p.m. with RSVP. $10 after 10 p.m. spiritpgh.com/events
DiSCOTECH 8os Electro-Funk Dance Party
Mixtape
9 p.m.
EZ Lou, Zach Restelli, and The Comeback Kid play hits by Madonna, Prince, New Edition, Miami Sound Machine, and other artists from the era of big sounds and big hair. 4907 Penn Ave., Bloomfield. $10 advance tickets. mixtapepgh.com/advanced-ticket-request
Sadderday
Belvedere's Ultra-Dive
9 p.m.
Have another night of sad fun during this regular emo night by DJ ADMC. 4016 Butler St., Lawrenceville. $7 before 10 p.m., $10 after. belvederesultradive.com
Longturn presents Roger Sanchez with B-Tru
Cobra
9:30 p.m.
See who Longturn calls one of the "most legendary names in house music" when Roger Sanchez stops at Cobra. The prolific producer and DJ will present a three-plus hour set. Also playing is Longturn resident DJ B-Tru. 4305 Main St., Bloomfield. $20-50. cobrapgh.com
Evolution
Cattivo
9:30 p.m.
DJs Josey and Lisa present another night filled with goth music, New Wave, synthpop, and more. 146 44th St., Lawrenceville. $6. Cash-only bar. cattivopgh.com
Pgh Hoe Down
Brillobox
10 p.m.
In pre-COVID times, Pgh Bro Club attracted crowds of people ready to sweat on the second floor of Brillobox. After a long hiatus, the dance night returns with Pgh Hoe Down, described as a night of "ridiculous dance-pop, hiphop, house bangers, and dance floor classics smashed together with glee" by DJs Edgar Um and Dad Time. Be sure to wear your best country western attire. 4104 Penn Ave., Bloomfield. $10. brilloboxpgh.com
Slappers N Bangers
Bar Marco
10 p.m.
Slappers N Bangers takes the show to the Strip District with a set of trap, hip-hop, R&B, and more at Bar Marco. 2216 Penn Ave., Strip District. $10-15. instagram.com/slappersnbangers
