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This is a week to build your bank of "I was there" stories.
The kind of nights where you're standing in a perfectly sized room, surrounded by people who get it, watching legends do what they do — not for the headline, but for the love of it.
Tuesday: deepBASIC launches. Sweet Abraham, Justin Strauss, Tim Sweeney. All night. Underground royalty, no fanfare.
Wednesday: Louie Vega, Arthur Baker, Jellybean Benitez at The Sultan Room. Once-in-a-while lineup. Don't sleep on a Wednesday for this one.
Thursday: Support Women DJs at Nowadays. Five femme selectors. Zero filler.
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Tuesday May 5th
deepBASIC Launch – Sweet Abraham @ TBA, Tue, 5 May, 23:00–06:00
A celebration of the inaugural deepBASIC release from New York-based producer Sweet Abraham, whose atmospheric, swing-driven deep house has shaped the underground for decades through his Diaspora Recordings label. Local legends Justin Strauss and Tim Sweeney join him for what promises to be a proper all-night affair.
Happy Hour – babu, thembow, NEWFEM, Feonix @ Bossa Nova Civic Club, Tue, 5 May, 19:00–22:00
babu invites some of their favorite divas for an early evening of club and ballroom energy at one of Brooklyn's most beloved underground rooms. The perfect Tuesday reset before the night even begins.
Open Decks – STEEN, Nietodickens, LOKONO @ SILO, Tue, 5 May, 19:00–02:00
A creative, community-driven open decks night hosted by DJ and musician Steen on SILO's custom 15,000 watt sound system — house and techno all night, with a Cinco de Mayo nudge toward Spanish language and Latin-influenced selections. Free with RSVP, sign up in person on the night.
JOYR!DE – Maenad @ Loafers Cocktail Bar, Tue, 5 May, 19:00–23:00
Brooklyn-based DJ, multimedia artist, and classically trained singer Maenad brings her signature "divafied derangement" to the NYC queer underground — high-intensity club sounds and emotional energy in an intimate setting. An early Tuesday night worth rearranging your week for.
KI-HOLE – L4RV4, bounce kisses, SELENE, LUN★, BIFA01, RATONC1T0 @ Bossa Nova Civic Club, Tue, 5 May, 22:00–04:00
A spring awakening fundraiser dedicated to supporting the search for missing community member Mortimer Wortman — techno, electronica, and a room full of divas showing up for one of their own. Suggested donation $10 at the door, all love welcome.
Open Decks @ Delirium, Tue, 5 May, 20:00–01:00
All genders, all genres, first come first served — Delirium's Tuesday open decks is a no-frills, community-first night on a proper Pioneer setup. Bring your USB, bring your headphones, bring it.
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Wednesday May 6th
ROCKERS DON'T STOP: THE REVIVAL OF ROCKERS REVENGE – Louie Vega, Arthur Baker, Jellybean Benitez @ The Sultan Room, Wed, 6 May, 23:00–02:30
The official after party for the Rockers Revenge revival screening brings together three architects of New York dance music history — Louie Vega, Arthur Baker, and Jellybean Benitez — on one stage for a night that is genuinely not to be missed. A once-in-a-while lineup in a perfectly sized room.
Outer Heaven presents: Son of Lee @ Outer Heaven, Wed, 6 May, 20:00–04:00
An all-vinyl all-nighter from Wednesday guest Son of Lee in one of Brooklyn's most trusted underground rooms. Eight hours of house, zero shortcuts.
Rustam Ospanoff @ Dead Letter No. 9, Wed, 6 May, 20:30–22:30
Public Records resident and founder of the Jazzystan Music Festival, Rustam Ospanoff brings a 25-year deep crate listening session to the Foyer — deep house, jazz, rare grooves, and rhythm-forward selections shaped by a career spanning Tokyo to Paris to Central Park SummerStage. Drink specials, lights on low, the perfect midweek reset.
Eris Drew b2b Mike Servito, S4M23 @ Green Room NYC, Wed, 6 May, 21:00–03:00
Eris Drew and Mike Servito going back to back is the kind of lineup that makes you rearrange your entire Wednesday — two of the most beloved selectors in underground dance music, sharing the decks in a no-phone room built for full presence. Don't sleep on this one.
Vault Frequencies – La Vega, Pei Up, partykitten, Sarindipity @ Jupiter Disco, Wed, 6 May, 19:00–02:00
A night rooted in deep house, acid, and underground grooves — minimal, hypnotic selections curated by La Vega and built purely for the dance floor. No fluff, just rhythm and movement, free all night.
Thursday May7th
Support Women DJs – BABEITSPURR, Bridge NY, elle xxo, Slaycey, Val Fleury @ Nowadays, Thu, 7 May, 22:00–04:00
Support Women DJs brings an all-femme lineup of groovy and disco house selectors to Nowadays for a night rooted in community, connection, and feel-good dance floor energy. Five women, one floor, zero filler.
Underground & Black – Analog Soul, JADALAREIGN, Ash Lauryn @ Public Records, Thu, 7 May, 22:30–02:30
Three of the most respected names in Black house music culture share the floor at Public Records for a night that centers the roots and soul of the genre. This one carries weight.
Members Party – DEBONAIR, Cosmo NY, FLIN, SupaDupaBlackBoyFly, UMA DJ, SMURFOUDIRTY @ Good Room, Thu, 7 May, 22:00–04:00
Good Room's May Members Party welcomes back UK selector DEBONAIR alongside a stacked house lineup across both rooms. Free all night with your 2026 membership card — pick one up on their Bandcamp.
ROMANCE – Eli Escobar @ Gabriela, Thu, 7 May, 21:00–03:00
Eli Escobar's dream party is exactly what it sounds like — big emotions, sad bangers, pop without apology, and crying strongly encouraged. Free every Thursday at Gabriela, doors at 9pm.
Culture Cave – Stonie Blue, Showcase @ Paragon, Thu, 7 May, 21:00–03:00
An immersive dance experience dedicated to the Sounds of Blackness — house, Jersey club, and electronic music in a room that only moves if you do. For the dancers and the true music lovers.
Your future self will thank you. Get out there this week.
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