Each week, the 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 and over unless otherwise stated.)
Fri., May 3
Pandemic de Mayo at Brillobox. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. 4104 Penn Ave, Bloomfield. $7. brilloboxpgh.com – Celebrate Cinco de Mayo weekend right at Brillobox with Pandemic de Mayo. Pandemic Pete and guest DJ Juan Diego spin a night of hot beats from a variety of genres, including cumbia, Balkan, and dancehall.
Sat., May 4
The Flow Band at Nola on the Square. 8-11 p.m. 24 Market Sq., Downtown. Free. nolaonthesquare.com – It’s good vibes only at Nola on the Square when The Flow Band plays live reggae for your dancing pleasure. Also, enjoy tropical drinks and a dinner menu.
DanceCrush at Remedy. 11 p.m.-2 a.m. 5121 Butler St., Lawrenceville. Free. facebook.com/pg/remedypgh – Get ready to bump and grind when the DJ duo DanceCrush returns to the second floor of Remedy. The multi-genre dance party includes hip hop, R&B remixes, mashups, and more.
Longturn Presents: Pyramid at Brillobox. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 4104 Penn Ave, Bloomfield. $5. brilloboxpgh.com – Pyramid, an underground party run by area techno and house devotees, will spotlight regional artists spinning electro, tech house, and more. Pyramid members Nate Howell, Chad Lock, and David Sif, will make their Pittsburgh debut at Brillobox alongside Longturn resident, Gladstone Deluxe.
Sun., May 5
Vibez Dance Workshop at Ace Hotel. 4-9 p.m. 120 South Whitfield St., East Liberty. $30-40. All-ages. acehotel.com/Pittsburgh – For something a little more structured, head to Ace Hotel and learn some new moves at the Vibez Dance Workshop. The event features four choreographers specializing in hip-hop and Baltimore footwork. Class levels are for intermediate and advanced dancers, but newbies are welcome to observe for $5.
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Thu., May 2
Dance Dance Party Party at Better. a studio for you. 7-8 p.m. 730 Brookline Blvd., Brookline. $10 suggested donation or pay-what-you-can. Open to kids 16 and under. facebook.com/betterstudioforyou
Sweatbox with DJ Femi at Scenario. 10 p.m. 1005 East Carson St., South Side. Free. scenariopgh.com
Fri., May 3
DJ Alex Rivera at Scenario. 9 p.m. 1005 East Carson St., South Side. Free/$5 after 11 p.m. scenariopgh.com
Dirty South Night at Belvederes Ultra-Dive. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 4016 Butler St., Lawrenceville. $5. belvederesultradive.com
Jellyfish at P Town. 10 p.m-2 a.m. 4740 Baum Blvd., Oakland. $5. ptownbar.com
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
Sat., May 4
Title Town at Spirit. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 242 51st St., Lawrenceville. $7. spiritpgh.com
90s Nite at Belvederes Ultra-Dive. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 4016 Butler St., Lawrenceville. $5. belvederesultradive.com
DJ Endlesss & DJ Nugget/90s & 00s Party at Scenario. 9 p.m. 1005 East Carson St., South Side. Free/$5 after 11 p.m. scenariopgh.com
Mike Masai at New Amsterdam. 10 p.m. 4421 Butler St., Lawrenceville. Free. newamsterdampgh.com
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
Hot Mass [Humanaut] presents Gene on Earth & The Ghost at Club Pittsburgh. 11:59 p.m.-7 a.m. 1139 Penn Ave, Strip District. $10. clubpittsburgh.com
Mon., May 6
In the Weeds: RAPID FLOWS at Ace Hotel. 7 p.m.-12 a.m. 120 South Whitfield St., East Liberty. Free. acehotel.com/Pittsburgh
Tue., May 7
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].
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