Polari w/ Ricky Mawzlin (Jellyfish)
September’s Polari guest needs little introduction as one of DJs and organizers of the beloved queer Pittsburgh party series known as Jellyfish! Expect synth, acid, Italo, freestyle, NuDisco, new wave, and more! Ricky Mawzlin is a DJ, event organizer, musician, and all-around music nerd from Pittsburgh. He started playing in indie/post-punk/electronic projects and promoting punk shows at a young age. After years of researching & writing about music scenes and amassing vast collections of tracks, he began DJing via his party “Total Trash” at a divey gay bar. In 2017, due to his love of all things italo and disco, he co-created Jellyfish. He’s one half of Jellyfish: a duo that DJs & organizes traveling queer parties around the USA and abroad (with their home base still in Pittsburgh). Ricky’s sometimes-chaotic DJ style bounces between hi-NRG disco, to melodic techno, to sleazy house, to chugging italo, to dreamy shoegaze. Musical influence stems his travels along with the energy & community that the right dance floor can somehow magically manifest.
Pon De RiRi
AGE RESTRICTION: Only Ages 21+ can purchase tickets for this show. NO REFUNDS/EXCHANGES for anyone underage who purchases or attempts to use these tickets. PON DE RIRI – SHINE BRIGHT, PHILLY! Dance all night long to Afrobeat, Dancehall, Reggaeton, & Soca hits! Warehouse on Watts Saturday, September 21 9PM 21+ WORK, WORK, WORK / BUY TICKETS AT WHATTHEDANCE.COM We’ll be playing the best music from artists like Rihanna, Tyla, Doechii, Burna Boy, Tems, Shenseea, Sean Paul, Gunna, Drake, Tinashe, and more! Follow us @thedanceparties
TIEDYE KY & POTIONS
EVENT IS 21+ / ID REQUIRED DOORS AT 9:00PM ~~~~~ tiedye ky ~~~~~ ~~~~~ potions ~~~~~ ~~~~~ XL ~~~~~ ~~~~~ Soukii ~~~~~ ~~~~~ Anumati ~~~~~
BOS Philly :: Body Shop
Dive into the raw, pulsing night with Body Shop, the official after-hours sensation for OURFest. Gritty, underground mechanic’s haven where the scent of oil and leather mingles with the pounding beats. Slip into those rugged overalls—or strip them off—and channel your inner grease monkey as we transform the night into a steamy, seductive workshop of desire. The lights will be low, the atmosphere intense, and the energy electric. We’ve got DJ Alain Jackinsky behind the decks, cranking out deep, driving beats that’ll keep the heat rising until 3 AM. He will take you on a journey where anything can happen.
Tease, Tease, Tease: A Flirty Pop Night
AGE RESTRICTION: This show is 18+ to attend and 21+ to purchase or consume alcohol. Tease Tease Tease: A Flirty Pop Night THAT’S THAT ME ESPRESSO! Warehouse on Watts Friday, September 27 9pm 18+ PHILLY’S SWEETEST NIGHT / TIX @ WHATTHEDANCE.COM Come party to the hottest music from Sabrina Carpenter, Madison Beer, Ariana Grande, Rihanna, Camila Cabello, Doja Cat, Katy Perry, and more! Sounds by @outergr8ce xoxo @thedanceparties
Blossom – Presented by Realty Records
Blossom is making her Philadelphia headline debut Friday, November 8th! Joined by Realty Records’ own Siroch B2B SECR3T, along with rising talents Dank Street and Roselyn bass driven house music is sure to keep you dancing all night long. Blossom knows exactly what she wants and she’s going for it. In a short time, the Night Bass and UKF associated DJ/producer has made her presence known with an array of assertive house and drum and bass productions, all of which radiate a bold, unmistakable style and scream her name out loud — Blossom. The London-born, Phoenix-raised talent was classically trained as a violist for 12 years before she found her love for dance music. She enrolled at Dubspot, LA in 2015 where she knew she’d find her sound. Named “The Best DJ in Phoenix 2019,” she went on to earn support from AC Slater, Habstrakt, and Joyryde, among others. Since then, she “Blossomed” so to speak. Running a festival circuit in 2022, she took the stage at EDC Las Vegas, EDC Mexico, and Shambhala, and in 2023 she toured New Zealand with drum and bass mainstay UKF. Blossom was named as part of EDM.com “Class of 2023,” establishing her as an artist to watch closely. In 2024, she was featured on BBC Radio 1, receiving the title of ‘Next Wave’ on Sian Elery’s ‘Future Artists’ show and becoming the first US drum & bass act on Charlie Tee’s DNB60 mix series. With an arsenal full of her own house and drum & bass weapons, Blossom is ready to take 2024 by a storm. Watch out — because Blossom hasn’t fully bloomed just yet.
OMA ~ Shing02 ~ Substantial
THIS SHOW HAS BEEN MOVED FROM KUNG FU NECKTIE TO WAREHOUSE ON WATTS. ALL PREVIOUSLY-PURCHASED TICKETS WILL BE HONORED AT THE NEW VENUE. AGE RESTRICTION: This show is now 18+. Patrons 21+ with ID may purchase alcohol. Doors: 7:00 PMShow: 7:30 PM “Let’s make a 12-inch single together” was the first email Nujabes sent in the year 2000, when Shing02 was living in the Bay Area. Over the next decade, the Japanese duo went on to create the epic Luv(sic) Hexalogy, a 6-part saga dedicated to the goddess of music. Part2 was recorded in the aftermath of 9/11, while Part3 was an ode recorded during the vast commercialization of the hip hop industry. Then the untimely passing of Jun Seba aka Nujabes in February of 2010 led Shing02 to record and release parts 4-6 with the help of Uyama Hiroto, who was Nujabes’ go-to guy for live arrangements. Now, teamed up with the dynamic Manchester-based OMA, and Shing02’s trusted turntable maestro SPIN MASTER A-1, the Luv(sic) Hexalogy will come to life on stage sans samples and full of live textures that the audiences of Nujabes tributes in the past have come accustomed to. SubstantialPrince George’s County, Maryland-born MC, producer, artist, and educator, Substantial, debuted in 2000 collaborating with the late Japanese producer Nujabes, who later worked on the popular show Samurai Champloo. Legendary rapper and activist, Chuck D of Public Enemy referred to Substantial as “One of the great MCs of our time.” His soulful and introspective brand of Hip Hop music has received critical acclaim from Ebony.com, The Source Magazine, HipHopDX, DJBooth.net, and Okayplayer.com. His music videos have appeared on MTV, VH1, and BET. Substantial has performed in 20 countries and has collaborated with artists such as Kool Herc, L Universe aka Verbal (M-Flo), Oddisee, Mega Ran and more. His music has featured in films and television shows such as Kevin Hart’s Laugh at My Pain and Daytime Emmy nominated show Tough Love. He has also written and performed original songs for games such as Arknights, PUBG Mobile, and Mobile Legends Bang Bang. Substantial is also a two-time Hollywood Music in Media Award nominee and recently became an official EVO musician.https://www.iamsubstantial.com/
TEAR🩸YOU🩸APART
dark techno / industrial / ebm / darkwave fame lust presents T E A R YOU A P A R T (demonic possession guaranteed) friday october 4th – at warehouse on watts – 9pm – 2am featuring our devil rave dancers (touching not permitted) (creepy behavior not tolerated) $12 21+ playing artists like: street fever owl vision jvliah smash stereo aim to head kodeseven gold geisha call me sleeper ††† (crosses) one true god matteo tura limbo slice tarik bousfi alvabeat gress and more
Gurlz Room
Join us Thursday for Gurlz Room with @baejawn @precolumbian and @ptyrx. This trio will play an eclectic blend of reggaeton, club, baile, guaracha and techno. $10 at the door with free Red Bull Vodkas served from 10-11 pm. Gurlz Room is a new party that hosts a revolving door of genres and is for the gurlz, by the gurlz looking to create a safe space for femininity & LGBTQ people. Come dance the night away with us 💘
Rock The House Presents Bridget B b2b Chase Wilson
Rock The House welcomes Bridget B and Chase Wilson to Warehouse on Watts for a back to back headlining set on September 13th. The deep house enthusiast Bridget B has been playing all over the city this summer, with notable sets at Subsurface and the Shakedown’s 2nd Street Festival. Chase Wilson has been hustling as well, playing all night at Say No More b2b with Bridget earlier this summer and regularly playing the tristate area. Chase has released on labels including Love on Wax while garnering support from artists such as Black Loops. Starting off the night early will be RTH resident Billy Bevevino performing a deeper opening set while Zach Atom will be closing off the night. Justin Leggett will be back with the crew creating an immersive visual experience. Door are at 10 Pm and Early Bird tickets are only $10 Cya on the dance floor!
