50 Shades of Sway: Volume VI
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: 50 Shades of Sway RETURNS! Philly’s largest LGBTQ party returns with our wildest, sexiest, kinkiest event of the year. Friday, Sept 19, we’re bringing you 50 Shades of Sway: Volume VI. Massive dance floor with performances throughout Live kink demos right in front of your eyes Live photobooth so come dressed to IMPRESS Kinky pole dancers and go-go performers to blow your mind all night Plenty of room for the Sway family Full food menu and huge bars so you can get your sip on
BAETRANADA
Play Cousins presents BAETRANADA – a night inspired by the genre-bending sound of Kaytranada and the pulse of dance floors around the world. From soulful basslines to futuristic grooves, we’re bringing you an ode to dance music that honors the rhythms that move us. We return to Warehouse on Watts on Friday, September 5th from 10 PM – 2 AM for another night of unstoppable grooves and pure dance floor magic. Vibes will be curated by Rashaad alongside guest DJs John Jacob and—back to bless the stage—Poetik Selektions, the founding mother of both Play Cousins and BAETRANADA. Making her hosting debut is our cousin Samira, bringing extra warmth and energy to the night. Immerse yourself in stunning visuals by Gitch Jungle and relive the moments captured through the lens of Jo Jo Gabb. It’s more than a party—it’s a celebration of sound, community, and movement. Warehouse on Watts • 10 PM – 2 AM • Don’t just hear it, feel it.
OURfest: CURFEW presents The Carry Nation (NYC)
CURFEW presents a Philadelphia OURfest kick-off Friday night, featuring headlining icons of the New York underground music scene The Carry Nation. Joining The Carry Nation is resident CURFEW DJ kraftwitch, along with hosts Icon Ebony-Fierce, Jimmy and guest performers TBA. The Carry Nation (Nita Aviance and Will Automagic) are DJs and producers whose style is deeply rooted and fundamentally intertwined with the historical arc of New York City’s most affirming nightlife experiences. Nita is a noted member of the legendary House of Aviance. She started DJing around the turn of the millennium and was a resident at the infamous Mr. Black and Westgay, both touchstones for queer artistry and culture in downtown nightlife of the early 2000’s. Will has deep roots in NYC club culture, having worked at The Loft and collaborated closely with David Mancuso, holding residencies at many of the downtown New York clubs over the years including The Limelight, Life and Vandam. After dividing his time between NYC and Paris, working on music with fashion houses such as Issey Miyake, Vivienne Westwood and Yves Saint Laurent, Will returned to DJing dance floors when he co-created SPANK with partners Sean B & Jason Roe. What started as a basement dance party evolved into a roving art-based warehouse party along with a namesake zine. SPANK began to work closely with Horse Meat Disco and the close relationship with that crew has extended in various forms through the years into the present. Currently, Nita and Will perform globally as both individual DJs and, more often, as a duo –they are most recognized for epic extended B2B sets and their wildly successful monthly queer party (also known as The Carry Nation) at Brooklyn’s Good Room. Their range is wide and exciting, and in the New York tradition they effortlessly flow through genres and time periods while keeping a modern edge. Since the inception of The Carry Nation, the duo has toured the world extensively including Glastonbury’s Block 9 and Berlin’s Berghain/Panorama Bar among many others. They also have a residency at Ladyfag’s flagship monthly Battle Hymn. As producers, their credits include releases and remixes on Get Up Recordings, Classic Music Company, TRIBAL, Nervous, TRAX, Batty Bass, TWIRL, W&O Street Tracks and more. Their latest venture is Major Records, an imprint they co-founded with Justin Cudmore to showcase their Majorettes collaboration with releases that are setting dancefloors alight with a fresh but classic house vibe that stays rooted in the excitement of New York’s history and underground.
Fleetmac Wood presents Chiffon Dreams
Not a tribute, but a party and DJ AV show that reworks the classic-rock sound of the Mac into a spectrum of electronic genres. Remixes of the hits and plenty of deep-cuts ready for the chiffon-filled dance floor. This is a tunnel-visioned, all-night journey. If you don’t like Fleetwood Mac, Stand Back, Stand Back. Since 2012, DJs Roxanne Roll and Alex Oxley have been hosting their tunnel-visioned event and celebrating the extensive back catalogue of Fleetwood Mac. With a curated and created assortment of remixes and edits they’ve shared their passion with like-minded hedonists at some of the best festivals and clubs in the world. Glastonbury to Robot Heart (Burning Man), from Printworks to Kantine am Berghain. Sounds like: https://bit.ly/fmwvolten Feels like: https://bit.ly/fmwsolvid
CURFEW
THIS EVENT IS 21+ CURFEW celebrates our paper anniversary – 1 year of queer rave – with this end of summer blowout collaboration with Philadelphia’s underground after party VOID featuring headliner guest DJ from NYC S’aint Panic (The Carry Nation, Merge, StaffParty). AND a special live performance from DJ Delish! Resident CURFEW DJ kraftwitch will be on opening duties. Your CURFEW crew include mother of the House of Curfew Icon Ebony-Fierce and demon clown twink Jimmy. Expect house, techno, club and pop-up performances that are CUNTY. Join us for the before party at Warehouse On Watts and continue with us at the Afters at VOID. If you’ve come to our parties before, ya know we sell out. Get those tickets ahead of time. GUEST DJ: S’aint Panic is a genre-defying creative project built by Cedric Antonio, a multi-disciplinary artist originally born in Baltimore, Maryland. Working the past 10+ years in production and nightlife curation in New York City, Cedric has honed their craft of building worlds. Using sound and space to specifically amplify the stories of Queer and QTPOC artist and people. S’aint Panic’s sophomore year behind the decks draws influence from their years in New York and their past in Baltimore. Their Open Format approach includes Experimental Electronic, Dark House, Vogue Beats, Baltimore Club, Black and Melodic Techno and more. Recent DJ appearances include: SIGNAL (NYC), (NYC), Qaotiq (SF), Sutro FM, Nocturnal Emissions, Function, Nowadays, GoodRoom, Bossa Nova Civic Club, Mansions, and Merge. S’aint Panic is a Resident DJ for The Carry Nation (GoodRoom BK). Also part of the Brooklyn based collectives StaffParty and MERGE. GUEST PERFORMER: DJ Delish is the heartbeat of Philly’s ballroom underground—DJ, producer, and cultural force. Through Time Machine Records and her DAWTA party, she crafts explosive, soul-stirring tracks where house, gospel, and queer grit collide. Delish turns dance floors into portals, blending memory and rebellion into every beat. Her sound doesn’t ask permission—it commands presence.
Afrobeats to the World
Experience the electrifying global phenomenon of AFROBEATS TO THE WORLD, where pulsating African rhythms and music collide, creating a transformative celebration and vibrant showcase of African culture. With dancers as stars and DJs as conductors, AW events offer immersive experiences, bridging gaps, fostering connections, and immersing you in the richness of African heritage. Get ready to be captivated, moved, and forever changed.
BEYOND LIMITS
BEYOND LIMITS 🗓 Friday, August 8, 2025 📍 Warehouse on Watts, Philly 🎟 $15 online | $20 at the door | 21+ We’re not playing Top 40. We’re playing that shit that makes you throw your phone and shake something! This isn’t your average club night. Beyond Limits is a high-energy, dance-heavy party built for the people who really move. We’re talking Baltimore, Jersey, and Philly Club. Ghettotech. House. Footwork. The kind of music that was born in our basements and still gets the party jumping—raw, rhythmic, and culture-rooted. No Top 40. No VIP flexing. Just heavy bass, sweaty walls, and DJs of color bringing you back to the source. LINEUP: 🎧 BLACK MDNA b2b NAYA 🎧 ONEELEVEN 🎧 XCSIBERS 🎧 SUKI BABY 🌟 SPECIAL GUEST: TAH (straight outta Newark) If your body don’t move, this ain’t for you. This is BEYOND LIMITS—where the only rule is to lose yourself.
Rhythm Nation
THIS EVENT IS 21+
BAETRANADA
THIS EVENT IS 21+ BAETRANADA Thursday, July 4th | 9PM–2AM Warehouse on Watts 923 N. Watts St, Philadelphia Play Cousins presents BAETRANADA — a night inspired by the genre-bending sound of Kaytranada and the pulse of dance floors around the world. From soulful basslines to futuristic grooves, we’re bringing you an ode to dance music that honors the rhythms that move us. Our cousins Rashaad, Black MDNA, and special guests Kingspy and Hashland will be on deck, spinning sets that channel the spirit of Kaytra — house, funk, R&B, hip-hop, and everything in between. Expect deep cuts, feel-good energy, and nonstop motion. Come ready to SWEAT, MOVE, and FLOAT. This is BAETRANADA. A celebration of sound, movement, and connection. See you on the floor.
Road to Elements: The Illustrious Blacks
🚀 SOLAR SOUNDS pres. ROAD TO ELEMENTS ft. THE ILLUSTRIOUS BLACKS 🚀 🕰 Free before 10:30PM (LIMITED) — come early, dance hard. 🎟 In-person giveaway: Sign up for your chance to win 2 FREE TICKETS to Elements Festival! 💸 All proceeds support our sound camp build — designed for our community. 🪩 Featuring: THE ILLUSTRIOUS BLACKS The Illustrious Blacks — aka Manchild Black and Monstah Black — are a real-life married duo and cosmic force of sound, style, and spectacle. As Afro-Electro-Disco-Space-Punks, they blend music, fashion, and performance into a genre-defying, interstellar experience. Fusing futuristic funk, hypnotic house, space disco, and synth-pop, their mission is to radiate joy, queerness, and pulsating positivity across the planet. Known for their electrifying DJ sets and visually stunning live shows, The Illustrious Blacks have lit up stages around the globe with tracks like “Step Back” and “Revolutionary Love.” They’ve also worked with artists like Soul Clap, DJ Minx, Toribio, & more. Together, they invite the world to dance, celebrate, and live the hype life. ⚡SUPPORTING LINEUP riva + bianca HVNLEE Oscar N Koopmusik Blanco Rabbit These artists are regional and local rising stars, most of which you can catch also playing alongside all the big talent at Elements Festival this summer. ❣️ Life’s been a little heavy lately—and if you’ve got the space, you’re welcome to a night out with us. We’re building a space that’s genre-fluid, inclusive, and focused on music, movement, and connection. We’re on a mission to bring a next-level camp to Elements Festival this year—and this night kicks it off. We’re just happy to spend it with you. See you on the dancefloor! BEFORE 10:30 TIER SOLD OUT
