Since the invention of electricity, we have had nightlife in our cities, offering a whole other experience from that of the daytime civic life. The nightlife is about socializing, experimenting, networking and expressing the aspects of ones self that we may not be able to expose at our day jobs. How interesting is the contrast between those two ter…

In a society that is obsessed with the end of the world, we are reminded that we are but passing tourists in this experience called life. When traveling as a tourist, one should make the most of their experience with the limited time they have. Armageddon Beach Party Lounge reminds us to embrace every moment, a name that represents the epic celebra…

Alex Votichenko, also known as DJentrification, has become an icon of the Phoenix underground music scene over the last 20 years. This strictly vinyl DJ brings an eclectic sound to his sets, fusing together a diverse selection of world beats mixed with classic soul and modern electronic styles. When attending his shows, you are likely to hear music…

The House of Yes in Bushwick, Brooklyn, has become recognized as one of the most iconic, immersive and inclusive nightclubs in New York. Their consent program alone has earned well-deserved reputation for its effectiveness. Almost every night of the week, you can find an eclectic mix of performances, queer culture, fantastic costumes and music from…

If you’ve been to Burning Man, Electric Daisy Carnival, Bonnaroo or Life is Beautiful festival, you have likely heard of the infamous Kalliope soundstage and art car, part of the fleet of art cars created and toured by Walter Productions. Walter Productions is an incredible example of a Burning Man camp that has successfully transitioned beyond Bla…

Mikey B. (Michael Butzine) and Meesh (Michelle Meyer) have been developing as up and coming artists in the scene of Phoenix, Arizona. The creative couple has been hosting events, creating mixed-media art with Neon sculptures and most recently opened their own store and shop in the historic Grand Avenue arts district called Snood City Neon. They’ve …

Soul Summit is a project that hits me right in the heart. It is an inspiring example of community-led party culture that brings together people from all walks of life to share in soulful music in a public space. This event began in 2000, at a time when Fort Greene in Brooklyn New York was evolving and changing. A historically black neighborhood saw…

For me, Detroit has been layered with community connections that have led down one rabbit hole into another. I followed the momentum. People welcomed me in so easily, wanting me to learn about their city, inviting me into their community. After my first trip to Detroit, I already felt like I had found chosen family in the city. People I could count…

Theatre Bizarre is one of the greatest parties in the world that you probably haven’t heard about. Why is that? Well, Detroit is pretty good about keeping secrets and the rest of the world is pretty good about ignoring Detroit. This series of interviews with party professionals from Detroit challenges those stereotypes to reveal the incredible crea…