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., Oct. 12
All for All Block Party at Kelly Strayhorn Theater. 3-10 p.m. 5941 Penn Ave., East Liberty. Free. kelly-strayhorn.org — Dance to live music during the neighborhood All for All Block Party at Kelly Strayhorn Theater. Presented in partnership with All for All, Pete Spynda of Pandemic, and Pittonkatonk, the afternoon features various acts from Pittsburgh and beyond, including Ram from Haiti, the Cumbia River Band of New York City, and Mourning [A] BLKstar of Cleveland. You can also enjoy delicious food and handcrafted goods from local artists.
Down To Funk at Scenario. 10 p.m. 1005 East Carson St., South Side. Free. scenariopgh.com — Down To Funk, a regular event at The Goldmark, brings its showcase of funk, house, and disco music to Scenario. Spinning every second Saturday of the month, the event will feature the Pittsburgh Funk Fam music collective. This night includes sets by Charlie Scott, DJ Nature, and Funk Masta Fletch in the downstairs space. You can also visit DJ Climax in the upstairs main room.
Electric Chapel: Werq The World After Party at Cake. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 1900 Smallman St., Strip District. $15. cakepgh.com — Cake celebrates the Pittsburgh leg of RuPaul’s Drag Race: Werq The World international tour at Heinz Hall with an event touted as the ultimate dance party in the city. Presented by Lola LeCroix, the evening promises pop-up performances, beats by DJ TJ, and light shows, as well as a mainstage show by Drag Race star Plastique Tiara.
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Thu., Oct. 10
The Bass Room 005: Eryn Evans, Kilo, JFTF, and Vibrater at TFS Bar & Grill. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 2512 East Carson St., South Side. $4. facebook.com/TFSBarPgh
Thursday Night Dance Party with Phunkphonic at Tiki Lounge. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 2003 East Carson St., South Side. Free. tikiloungepgh.com
College Night at Scenario. 10 p.m. 1005 East Carson St., South Side. $10. scenariopgh.com
Fri., Oct. 11
Funky ‘70s Friday at Tiki Lounge. 5-9 p.m. 2003 East Carson St., South Side. Free. tikiloungepgh.com
In Bed By Ten at Spirit. 6-9 p.m. 242 51st St., Lawrenceville. $10. spiritpgh.com
Friday Nights with DJ Midas at The Goldmark. Doors 6 p.m. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 4517 Butler St., Lawrenceville. Free/$5 after 10 p.m. thegoldmark.com
80s Night at Belvederes Ultra-Dive. 9 p.m.- 2 a.m. 4016 Butler St., Lawrenceville. $5. belvederesultradive.com
House Plants at Spirit. 9 p.m.- 2 a.m. 242 51st St., Lawrenceville. Free.
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DJ Steve Spin at Scenario. 10 p.m. Doors at 9 p.m. 1005 East Carson St., South Side. Free. scenariopgh.com
Top 40 Dance Party at Tiki Lounge. 10 p.m. 2003 East Carson St., South Side. Free. tikiloungepgh.com
Another Party Presents Amanda Lepore with DJ Baby Teeth at Brillobox. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 4104 Penn Ave., Bloomfield. $20/$35-40 VIP. brilloboxpgh.com
Sat., Oct. 12
Saturday Nights with DJ Nugget at The Goldmark. Doors 6 p.m. 4517 Butler St., Lawrenceville. Free/$5 after 10 p.m. thegoldmark.com
Boo’s Cruise & Spooky Tunes with Bass Technology. 9 p.m. Lock Wall One Marina. 2 23rd St., Downtown. $45. Search “Boo’s Cruise & Spooky Tunes” on Facebook.
Longturn Presents: Reverie with Enamour at Market Street Grocery. 9 p.m. 435 Market St., Uptown. $12. marketstreetgrocery.com
Make Sure You Have Fun at Spirit. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 242 51st St., Lawrenceville. Free RSVP/$5. spiritpgh.com
Sadderday at Belvederes Ultra-Dive. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 4016 Butler St., Lawrenceville. $5/7 after 11 p.m. belvederesultradive.com
Pop Punk Night with Rookie of the Year at The Smiling Moose. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. 1306 E Carson St., South Side. Free/$10 VIP. smiling-moose.com
Jellyfish at P Town. 10 p.m-2 a.m. 4740 Baum Blvd., Oakland. $5. ptownbar.com
Junction at Brillobox. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 4104 Penn Ave., Bloomfield. $5.
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Top 40 Dance Party at Tiki Lounge. 10 p.m. 2003 East Carson St., South Side. Free. tikiloungepgh.com
Honcho x In Training: Nishkosheh & Hi-Vis. 11:59 p.m.-7 a.m. 1139 Penn Ave., Strip District. $15/$20 after 1 a.m. facebook.com/hotmasspgh
Mon., Oct. 14
In the Weeds: Industry DJ Night at Ace Hotel. 9 p.m.-12 a.m. 120 South Whitfield St., East Liberty. Free. acehotel.com/Pittsburgh
Tue., Oct. 15
Request Nite with DJ Joanie B at Howlers. 8-11 p.m. 4509 Liberty Ave., Bloomfield. Free. howlerspittsburgh.com
2Step Tuesdays at Tiki Lounge. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 2003 E Carson St., South Side. Free. tikiloungepgh.com
Wed., Oct. 16
Boot Scootin’ at Belvederes Ultra-Dive. 6:30-9 p.m. 4016 Butler St., Lawrenceville. Free. belvederesultradive.com
Wednesday Workshop & Dance: Lindy Hop with Pittsburgh Swing Dance Community at Ace Hotel. 7 p.m. 120 South Whitfield St., East Liberty. $5. acehotel.com/Pittsburgh
Do you have a dance party you want to promote? Email awaltz@pghcitypaper.com.
This article appears in Oct 2-8, 2019.
