The top 5 nightlife events this week
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Pantha Du Prince and the Bell Laboratory Photograph: Katja Ruge
Kunst als Klang Pt. 1: Pantha du Prince and the Bell Laboratory
- Price band: 2/4
- Critics choice
Earlier this year, electronic-music producer Pantha du Prince—the alias of Hendrik Weber, head of the great deep-house and techno label Dial—teamed with Norway's Bell Laboratory to release the gorgeous, chiming Elements of Light LP; they'll be performing live at this Red Bull Music Academy show, with Louis Baker and Love Cult opening.
- West Park Presbyterian Church 165 W 86th St, at Amsterdam Ave
- Tue May 28
Oh! You Pretty Things Photograph: Nicky Digital for ni
Oh! You Pretty Things: The New Romantic Ball III
- Price band: 2/4
- Critics choice
Glittering strains of androgynous music once again waft their way through Le Poisson Rouge courtesy of Michael T, Benjamin Ickies, Twig the Wonderkid and Mandana. Tonight's edition once again salutes the New Romantic movement of the late ’70s and early ’80s, from whence sprung the likes of Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet and Visage. The party features a bevy of live acts, including 22-piece chamber outfit This Ambitious Orchestra, Michael T and the Vanities, Hypernova and Alison Clancy; burlesque from the Delysia La Chatte and Scooter Pie; and deck sets from DJ Ceremony, Templar and Mr. Wonderkid. Chi Chi Valenti is the evening's compere.
- Le Poisson Rouge 158 Bleecker St, at Thompson St
- Sun May 26
James Murphy Photograph: Ruvan Wijesooriya
Red Bull Music Academy: 12 Years of DFA
- Price band: 2/4
- Critics choice
The still-fab-after-all-these-years DFA label celebrates a birthday in the rather bizarre setting of the Grand Prospect Hall ("We make your dreams come true!"). Main man James Murphy will be on the decks, of course; he'll be joined by Shit Robot, Juan MacLean, the Crystal Ark, LCD Soundsystem's Pat Mahoney and Nancy Whang, Tim Sweeney, Yacht, the Rapture's Vito and Druzzi, Factory Floor, Prinzhorn Dance School, Larry Gus, Dan Bodan, Black Dice, Still Going's Liv Spencer and Marcus Marr. Phew!
- The Grand Prospect Hall 263 Prospect Ave , between Fifth and Sixth Aves
- Sat May 25
Velocity Chyaldd Photograph: Alex Colby
!BadAss! Loves Janis
- Critics choice
The alt-burlesque babes of !BadAss!, led by Velocity Chyaldd, head to the East Village to pay tribute to a lady who was a bit of a badass herself, Janis Joplin. Juliet Jeske channels the Jack-chugging singer as the night's host, with performances coming courtesy of Cassandra Rosebeetle, Reverend Mother Flash, Delysia La Chatte, RunAround Sue, Boo Boo Darlin', Nasty Canasta, Kat Mon Dieu, Legs Malone, Dangrrr Doll, Gal Friday, Francine "The Lucid Dream" and Chyaldd herself. Faceboy and SuperMorgan are the stage masters, while Amanda Whip serves as the night's stage kitten.
- Kraine Theater 85 E 4th St, between Bowery and Second Ave, 10003
- Fri May 24
Ellen Allien
ReSolute: Bpitch Control Showcase with Ellen Allien + Camea + Thomas Muller + Safety Scissors
- Price band: 2/4
- Critics choice
The house and techno lovers of ReSolute are back at a secret location, this time hosting the pioneering Berlin label Bpitch Control. The label's headmistress, Ellen Allien, has a style that fluctuates between introspective moodiness and dance-floor ecstasy; Camea is the former New Yorker (now based in Berlin, natch) who's spent the past several years producing spiraling, beautifully crafted techno; Thomas Muller's music is sometimes shimmering, often dubby and always striking; and Safety Scissors imbues his pop-tinged tracks with an experimental spirit. E-mail resolute.bpitch@gmail.com for the party's location.
- Location TBA
- Fri May 24
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