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 and over unless otherwise stated.)
Fri., June 28-Mon., July 1
gfx Summer Breakout. Various locations. $20 each event unless otherwise stated/$30 weekend pass. facebook.com/girlfx – The non-binary and women-led art and music collective, gfx, presents Summer Breakout, a four-day event series with two headlining parties and two free nights of programming. CP music writer Jordan Snowden has all the details.
Sat., June 29
Lazercrunk Outlook Launch Party with Sam Binga and Mr. Yukk at Brillobox. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 4104 Penn Ave., Bloomfield. $15. brilloboxpgh.com – Lazercrunk takes over Brillobox once again, this time for the Pittsburgh launch of Outlook, a bass music sound system culture festival that originated in Europe. Joining resident DJs Cutups and Keebs are Sam Binga from the U.K. and local dubstep producer, Mr. Yukk. The event page promises “live lasers, good friends, stiff drinks, futuristic sounds and lots of fun.”
Pandemic Presents Dos Santos and Rio Mira at Roundabout Brewery Pop-Up Beer Garden. 8-11 p.m. 1836 Oxline St., North Side. $10. pandemicpgh.com – The Pandemic global dance party takes the show to the North Side for a night of dancing under the stars at the Roundabout Brewery Pop-Up Beer Garden. Enjoy takes on Cumbia, marimba, salsa, and other traditional Latin music from guests Dos Santos and Rio Mira. There will also be additional music by Miss Mungo and Pandemic Pete and food by La Palapa.
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Thu., June 27
DJ Josey at Belvederes Ultra-Dive. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. 4016 Butler St., Lawrenceville. Free. belvederesultradive.com
Fri., June 28
In Bed by Ten Dance Party at Spirit. 6-9 p.m. 242 51st St., Lawrenceville. $10. spiritpgh.com
Art in Context: Before Stonewall with Jellyfish at The Warhol. 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Doors at 7:30 p.m. 117 Sandusky St., North Side. Free. warhol.org
Diamond Life at Spirit. 9 p.m. 242 51st St., Lawrenceville. $5. spiritpgh.com
Drake Night at Belvederes Ultra-Dive. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 4016 Butler St., Lawrenceville. $5. belvederesultradive.com
DJ Alex Rivera and The Hustle (Make Sure You Have Fun) at Scenario. 9 p.m. 1005 East Carson St., South Side. Free. scenariopgh.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., June 29
Saturday Nights with DJ Nugget at The Goldmark. Doors 6 p.m. 4517 Butler St., Lawrenceville. $5 after 10 p.m. thegoldmark.com
It’s All About Bey: Beyoncé Night Dance Party at Cattivo. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 146 44th St., Lawrenceville. $5. cattivopgh.com
Pop Rocks 2000’s Dance at Belvederes Ultra-Dive. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 4016 Butler St., Lawrenceville. $5/7 after 11 p.m. belvederesultradive.com
DJ Climax and DJ Yamez at Scenario. 9 p.m. 1005 East Carson St., South Side. Free. scenariopgh.com
Pop Punk Night at The Smiling Moose. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 1306 E Carson St., South Side. Free. smiling-moose.com
Sun., June 30
After Streets Party with Iron City Bikes and Graham’s Barber Shop. 1-9 p.m. 3822 Butler St., Lawrenceville. Free. ironcitybikes.com
Tue., July 2
Request Nite with DJ Joanie B at Howlers. 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 4509 Liberty Ave., Bloomfield. Free. howlerspittsburgh.com
Wed., July 3
Boot Scootin’ at Belvederes Ultra-Dive. 6:30-9 p.m. 4016 Butler St., Lawrenceville. Free. belvederesultradive.com
Do you have a dance party you want to promote? Email awaltz@pghcitypaper.com.
This article appears in Jun 19-25, 2019.



