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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.
Thu., March 14
Groove Theory with DJ Selecta at Goldmark. 8 p.m. 4517 Butler St., Lawrenceville. Free. thegoldmark.com-Local veteran DJ Selecta takes over Goldmark for Groove Theory, during which he’ll play a selection of soul, hip-hop, R&B, and other funky sounds.
SWEET Music Dance Party at Spirit. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 242 51st St., Lawrenceville. Free. spiritpgh.com – It’s nothing but good vibes when Spirit presents the SWEET Music Dance Party, where Jurjen Ruis will get you out on the dance floor with hip-hop, soul, house, and more.
Fri., March 15
Second Skin at Brillobox. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 4104 Penn Ave., Bloomfield. $5. brilloboxpgh.com – Second Skin brings a night of popular and obscure ‘80s underground music to Brillobox. DJs Erica Scary, Huck Finn, and A. Grey will play a selection of post-punk, deathrock, New Wave, goth, synth pop, and more.
Dancing Clovers & Raving Leprechauns Pre-St. Patrick’s Parade Party. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. 2201 Murray Ave., Squirrel Hill. $10-15. 18 and up. – You’re probably not going to hear any traditional Celtic music when #Basstech presents Dancing Clovers & Raving Leprechauns. The official pre-St. Patrick’s Day parade party features several DJs playing trap, hip-hop, dubstep, house, D&B, and more all night long.
Sat., March 16
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Goldmark. 4 p.m. 4517 Butler St., Lawrenceville. Free. thegoldmark.com – Start the party early during Goldmark’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. DJs JX4, Alex Rivera, Red, and Petey C will keep the hits spinning all day and night while you enjoy drink specials and holiday revelry.
Evolution at Cattivo. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 146 44th St., Lawrenceville. $5. cattivopgh.com – Evolution celebrates its two-year anniversary at Cattivo with a night of coldwave, darkwave, goth, industrial, New Wave, and synthpop from the ‘80s, ‘90s, and current tunes.
Ortrotasce with Majeure, Cloning, and Holy Kingdom Hammer at Brillobox. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 4104 Penn Ave., Bloomfield. $9. brilloboxpgh.com – Telecorps Presents brings a night of live cold electronic sounds to the Brillobox. See the Pittsburgh debut of Tampa-based act Ortrotasce, as well as Cloning (Dana Ma of White Suns), Majeure (Anthony Paterra of Zombi), and Holy Kingdom Hammer. There will also be music by DJ Erica Scary.
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Thu., March 14
COVEN at Belvederes Ultra-Dive. 9:30 p.m. 4016 Butler St., Lawrenceville. Free. belvederesultradive.com
Function at Scenario. 10 p.m. 1005 East Carson St., South Side. Free. scenariopgh.com
Fri., March 15
Friday Nights with DJ Midas at Goldmark. 10 p.m. Doors open 6 p.m. 4517 Butler St., Lawrenceville. Free/$5 after 10 p.m. thegoldmark.com
ClubHouse with Arie Cole, TJ Groover, and RB at Spirit. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 242 51st St., Lawrenceville. $5-7. spiritpgh.com
Sat., March 16
90s Nite at Belvederes Ultra-Dive. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 4016 Butler St., Lawrenceville. $5 before 11 p.m. / $7 after. belvederesultradive.com
Afroheat at Spirit. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. 242 51st St., Lawrenceville. $8. spiritpgh.com
Hot Mass [Detour] with Randomer at Club Pittsburgh. 11:59 p.m. 1139 Penn Ave., Strip District. $20. clubpittsburgh.com
Do you have a dance party you want to promote? Email awaltz@pghcitypaper.com.
This article appears in March 6, 2019 – Pittsburgh City Paper.
