Each week, the Pittsburgh City Paper compiles a list of Pittsburgh dance parties for you and your crew to bust loose to the best bangers, EDM, pop hits, and more. (All events are 21+ unless otherwise stated.)
Thu., May 16
MGMT Afterparty with Taste at Belvederes Ultra-Dive. 11:30 p.m.-2 a.m. 4016 Butler St., Lawrenceville. Free. belvederesultradive.com – The indie/alt/pop dance night Taste presents an unofficial MGMT afterparty at Belvederes Ultra-Dive. Whether or not you’re seeing MGMT at Stage AE, join hosts Paula Lockwood and Stephen Gallo for a night of jams by Disclosure, Passion Pit, The Rapture, Vampire Weekend, and many more. There will also be a donation jar for the Black Cat Market.
Fri., May 17
Flashback Friday at Spirit. 7-11 p.m. 242 51st St., Lawrenceville. $25. spiritpgh.com - Help young cancer patients and their families when the nonprofit, Lendings Hearts, presents Flashback Friday at Spirit. Emcees Elena Laquatra and Celine Lee will oversee the festivities as DJ Digital Dave spins hits from the 1970s up through today. Period clothing encouraged. Free pizza and wings are included with admission.
Sat., May 18
Oldies but Goodies Dance at Thomas Lloyd Recreation Center. 7-10 p.m. 1801 Dormont Ave., Dormont. $10. tinyurl.com/dormontoldiesdance –It’s time to twist again when the Dormont Recreation Board and Dormont Community Development Corporation present the Oldies but Goodies Dance party at the Thomas Lloyd Recreation Center. Break out your best retro moves to music of the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s while enjoying light refreshments. All proceeds go to the Dormont Historical Society.
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Thu., May 16
MASHD at Scenario. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 1005 East Carson St., South Side. Free. scenariopgh.com
Fri., May 17
Fresh Fest Silent Disco at Ace Hotel. 8 p.m.-12 a.m. 120 S. Whitfield St., East Liberty. $15. acehotel.com/Pittsburgh
Friday Nights with DJ Midas at The Goldmark. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Doors 6 p.m. 4517 Butler St., Lawrenceville. Free. thegoldmark.com
Timberlake Takeover at Belvederes Ultra-Dive. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 4016 Butler St., Lawrenceville. $5. belvederesultradive.com
Second Skin at Brillobox. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 4104 Penn Ave, Bloomfield. $5. brilloboxpgh.com
DJ Alex Rivera at Scenario. 9 p.m. 1005 E. Carson St., South Side. Free/$5 after 11 p.m. scenariopgh.com
Clubhouse at Spirit. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 242 51st St., Lawrenceville. $5/7. spiritpgh.com
Sat., May 18
Saturday Nights with DJ Nugget at The Goldmark. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Doors 6 p.m. 4517 Butler St., Lawrenceville. $5 after 10 p.m. thegoldmark.com
DJ No Sleep at Froggy’s. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. 4602 Liberty Ave., Bloomfield. Free. froggyspgh.com
DJ Endlesss & DJ Nugget/90s & 00s Party at Scenario. 9 p.m. 1005 E. Carson St., South Side. Free/$5 after 11 p.m. scenariopgh.com
Evolution at Cattivo. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. 146 44th St., Lawrenceville. $5. cattivopgh.com
Afroheat at Spirit. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. 242 51st St., Lawrenceville. $5/8 after 11 p.m. spiritpgh.com
Millennium Age Silent Party at Savoy. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 2623 Penn Ave., Strip District. $15. savoypgh.com
Hot Mass [Detour] w/ Danny Daze (Official Movement Pre-Party) at Club Pittsburgh. 11:59 p.m.-7 a.m. 1139 Penn Ave, Strip District. $10. clubpittsburgh.com
Mon., May 13
In the Weeds: Industry DJ Night. 9 p.m.-12 a.m. 120 S. Whitfield St., East Liberty. Free. acehotel.com/Pittsburgh
Tue., May 21
Request Nite with DJ Joanie B at Howlers. 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 4509 Liberty Ave., Bloomfield. Free. howlerspittsburgh.com
Do you have a dance party you want to promote? Email [email protected].
Pittsburgh Grooveline: May 16-May 22
