Joy. It’s important. It’s joyful. And it’s frequently found at parties. It’s an issue though that sometimes we feel obligated to keep our joy-seeking to Friday and Saturday nights. It’s a burden we want to free you from. And so we’ve collected our favorite weeknight parties, and put them right here.
The Scene: The best techno and EDM DJs that nightlife legend Ladyfag can assemble in a
place that feels a whole lot like a church devoted to dancing.
Keywords: Legendary DJ pop-ins, religious experiences, mysterious pills
The Scene: All kinds of Latin music and graduate-level dancing in a tucked-away South
Williamsburg favorite.
Keywords: Salsa, merengue, dancehall, drinks with umbrellas
The Scene: Glowing stalactites, a hip-hop bent, the more-than-occasional celebrity and you
dancing at what is the longest continuous nightlife event in New York, now on 14th at Up & Down.
Keywords: Until daylight, neon living, probable sick day
The Scene: Aside from the relaxed cocktail lounge vibe, this one’s kind of up to you. You
bring in your own vinyl, they give you a shot.
Keywords: Classics, audiophiles, music snobs welcome
The Scene: You on the ones and twos at a rowdy Bushwick cocktail spot, at least three
friends to cheer you on, and an after-party for you to cool down and collect praise.
Keywords: Practice, do a good job, no pressure
