Each week, 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 and over unless otherwise stated.)
Sat., May 11
Sugar Premiere Party at Cake Pittsburgh. 9 p.m. 1900 Smallman St. Strip District. $10. facebook.com/cakepgh – Cake Pittsburgh presents a new monthly LGBTQIA+ nightlife experience with the premiere of Sugar. The grand opening event features DJs, party anthems, dancing, and drag performers. Described as a safe space “where everyone can be true to themselves, and get lost in the music and the company of friends,” Sugar is open to any member of the LGBTQIA+ community and allies. The cover includes a Signature Sugar Cocktail.
Fri., May 10
Strangeways Goes SynthPOP! at Cattivo. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 146 44th St., Lawrenceville. $5. cattivopgh.com – Strangeways comes to Cattivo for a night dedicated to synth-pop from the 1960s through today. DJs Erica Scary, Hatesyou 2.0, and The Comeback Kid spin a variety of hits defined by synthesizers and drum machines, including New Wave, Krautrock, and more.
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Thu., May 9
Function at Scenario. 10 p.m. 1005 E. Carson St., South Side. Free. scenariopgh.com
Fri., May 10
The Vinyl Dept. presents A New York State of Mind with Large Professor at Spirit. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. 242 51st St., Lawrenceville. $15-75. spiritpgh.com
DJ Alex Rivera at Scenario. 9 p.m. 1005 E. Carson St., South Side. Free/$5 after 11 p.m. scenariopgh.com
Pop Rocks at Belvederes Ultra-Dive. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 4016 Butler St., Lawrenceville. $5. belvederesultradive.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
Lazercrunk Presents: Distance at Brillobox. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 4104 Penn Ave, Bloomfield. $15. brilloboxpgh.com
Sat., May 11
YASS QUEEN at Cattivo. 9 p.m.-3 a.m. 146 44th St., Lawrenceville. $5. cattivopgh.com
SADDERDAY at Belvederes Ultra-Dive. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 4016 Butler St., Lawrenceville. $5-7. belvederesultradive.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
Beleza: Funk em Foco with DJ SMI at Casa Brasil. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. 5904 Bryant St., Highland Park. Free. casa-brasil.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
Junction at Brillobox. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 4104 Penn Ave., Bloomfield. $7. brilloboxpgh.com
Hot Mass [Honcho] with Bézier and d'Adhemar at Club Pittsburgh. 11:59 p.m.-7 a.m. 1139 Penn Ave., Strip District. $10. clubpittsburgh.com
Mon., May 13
In the Weeds: RAPID FLOWS with w00dy, Nancy Drone, gfx. 7 p.m.-12 a.m. 120 S. Whitfield St., East Liberty. Free. acehotel.com/Pittsburgh
Tue., May 14
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 9-May 15
