July 09, 2015
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From left: DJs Case Bloom, Yolo Ono, Sliink and Lee Burridge.
From iconic tried and true parties to fresh adventures at new venues, there is a variety of dance opportunities calling your name this weekend.
All Natural featuring CamelPhat and Blueshift, Rumor
With no cover and no frills, All Natural continues to bring in some of the best international talent to party Thursday night, this time with rising UK stars CamelPhat making their Philly debut. Their new track “Constellations” is getting buzzy over on the airwaves of BBC Radio 1, so come out and get buzzy yourself with plenty of drink specials and support from Nurvous Records Philly producer Blueshift.
10 pm – 2 am, free
DJ SYLO and Fidel Sun have built quite the momentum for their STUNTLOCO events, using their weekly party at The 700 as an anchor for their friends and music lovers to party on Thursdays in the living-room style club. Miguel attended their last after-hours, so you never know who will turn out for STUNTLOCO events, but Thursdays at The 700 is definitely a party for those in the know!
10 pm – 2 am, free
Dang! with DJ Colleen Crumbcake, Johnny Brenda’s Downstairs
Take a seat downstairs at JB’s and soak up the sounds of indie, new wave, post-punk, and classic soul from Dang! selector DJ Colleen Crumbcake. No cover and one of the vibiest DJ booths in the city, come hang!
8 pm – 2 am, free
Bikram Beats with Robyn King and Dr. Plotkin, Philly Yoga Factory
Start your weekend by doing your body and ears some good at this special Bikram yoga class led by instructor Robyn King and DJ’d by disco-ambient connoisseur Dr. Plotkin. If you’re going to sweat your way through 26 postures and two breathing exercises, you might as well have a great soundtrack, right?
7:30 pm – 9 pm, $10 suggested donation
Lee Burridge and Aja Alai, Hacienda Lounge
Located within SoundGarden Hall, the Hacienda Lounge has been quietly booking some of the best house and techno shows of late, continuing with none other than London-based Lee Burridge. Known for putting Hong Kong on the clubbing map, come check out this bona fide tastemaker in an intimate setting.
10 pm – 2 am, $15 advance tickets
One of the longest running parties in Philly, DJs Mike Z and Dave Pak helm the decks at Sorted, the past, present, and future of indie dance. Sorted created the mold for a lot of really great parties in Philly, so come out and support one of the originals!
10 pm – 2 am, $5
Night Moves, South Bowl Roofdeck
This new party from DJs Sean Hearn and Ed Christof has got you covered from the beginning of happy hour all the way through to last call, allowing the guys to really take you on a musical journey. Taking place on the scenic South Bowl roof deck, you’ll be able to catch a sunset over the city skyline and vibe it up all night long.
5 pm – 2 am, free
Swizzymack presents: Booty Pop feat. Nadus, GrandeMarshall (live), SoundGarden Hall
If last month’s inaugural installment of Booty Pop with DJ Sliink is anything to judge by, this 18 and up party at SoundGarden is going to be can’t-miss insanity each month. For this month’s party, Mad Decent booty lover Swizzymack plays host to Brick Bandits and Thread affiliate Nadus and Philly MC GrandeMarshall, continuing to proudly host some of the best club talent New Jersey and Philadelphia has to offer.
9 pm – 2 am, $8 advance tickets
Brass Monkey! with Jay Ski & Case Bloom, Franky Bradley’s
Lots of skill on the decks for this one, as Jay Ski of Skratch Maniaks Crew and Boom 107.9 and Case Bloom of The Boom Bap and Little Big Things Crew man the booth and spin hip-hop, funk, disco, boogie, and party classics all night long upstairs at Franky Bradley’s. Yes, there will be a brass monkey drink special, but no confirmation on whether they play the Beastie Boys track – come out in person to see!
10 pm – 2 am, $5
HOMEGIRL with Fame Lust and special guests Yolo Ono & AZN Jake, Kung Fu Necktie
Fueled by $2 well drinks and sexy booty jams spun by Yolo Ono and AZN Jake, HOMEGIRL is a dance-tastic affair for you to show off your best moves. Fame Lust will be there to snap the debauchery, and you can also make a request for a song on the wall of the Facebook event page.
10 pm – 2 am, $2 before 11 pm, $5 after
HOT N FUN with Craig Dash, Medusa Lounge
True to its name, Craig Dash sets the party off with current and classic party jams from a smorgasbord of genres including Baltimore and Jersey Club, New Orleans Bounce, and Miami Bass. Head down to the basement of Medusa and kick it with one of our city’s most soulful selectors.
10 pm – 2 am, free
