Kokoko! w/ Dreckig – 21+
Pioneers of Kinshasa’s sonic revolution, KOKOKO! have captivated global audiences with their striking sonics and energetic performances since 2017. Their accolades include best live band award by AIF, NPR Tiny Desk and Boiler Room slots, appearances at festivals including All Points East, SXSW, Green Man and Pitchfork Festival, and a placement on the Grand Theft Auto and FIFA soundtracks. Fongola achieved near universal praise, with DJ Mag labelling it “quite unlike anything else you’ll hear”, while The Guardian called the group a “commanding new voice”. with local support from Dreckig!
Sorry for Party Rocking: 2010-2015 Pop & EDM Throwbacks – 21+
Take it back to a simpler time, where pop and dance music went hand in hand at every party. Get down to these iconic club bangers and fist bump all night long like it’s still 2012! Good vibes only! Fun / neon attire is encouraged! Song requests are welcome Follow us on Instagram @sorryforpartyrockingla Get in the vibe of the party here with our official Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/58T8PKdTDWMN29rqMGbTbG?si=40d26b4c54d1449b **This is a tribute dance night. None of the artists mentioned will be appearing at this event, nor are they affiliated with the event.
BRENN! w/ asiris – Early Show – All Ages
Please note, tickets for this performance are mobile (only) delayed delivery. Brenn! [open.spotify.com] is a 20 year old artist signed to Westward Recordings / Darkroom (Billie Eilish, d4vd) and UTA for touring. Growing up in Tuscaloosa Alabama, Brenn found his affinity for music in high school after being asked to join a band with his friends. In 2022, after leaving the band to focus on his own music, Brenn signed to Westward where he went to Nashville for his first ever session and left with his next single, “4Runner”. The song went on to do half a million streams on the first day and landed several major playlists including the cover of Spotify’s Folk Pop. He did it again with his single Days on end. 2024 Brenn released his debut EP which has over 100 million streams, alongside a Vevo DSCVR performance, a sold out NA tour and key festivals such as Hangout Fest and Lollapalooza.
MOVED TO WONDER BALLROOM – Cosmo Sheldrake – North America Tour w/Heather Wolf – All Ages
The astonishing twenty-one tracks on Cosmo Sheldrake’s forthcoming album, Eye To The Ear, range from celebratory anthems to soulful elegies to irresistible dance numbers. Animated by themes of interconnection and symbiosis, Cosmo’s expansive musical imagination is rooted in practices of listening – both to human and more-than-human sound worlds. Eye To The Ear, Cosmo’s most accomplished creation to date – as producer, composer, performer and songwriter – makes it clear that the living world is a noisy and musical place with the power to change the way we think, feel, and imagine. Cosmo is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, composer, accomplished live improviser, and field recordist from London who started playing the piano at the age of four. Since his first single ‘The Moss’ (2014), Cosmo has built a large audience of dedicated listeners. A series of successful EPs, ‘Pelicans We’ (2015), ‘Do’ (2021), and ‘Wild Wet World’ (2023) have fueled viral social media successes.
Club K-Pop – 21+
Dance the night away to the best K-Pop and K-EDM. All night long!Good vibes only!Song requests are welcome on Instagram. Must be submitted at least one day before the event for consideration! Get them in early! @club.k.pop Chong the Nomad will be DJing all night!
Icebreaker: A music festival benefiting Friends of Noise! – All Ages!
Icebreaker: Portland’s All Ages Winter Break Festival For 6 years running Friends of Noise has assembled the best musicians, no matter their age, to the stage at Holocene to present Icebreaker, an all ages winter break festival. Come thru because we guarantee that you’re gonna see these artist on bigger stages in the future! Bank on it! There might even be a surprise guest or two! Join us on January 2nd to kick it with The Red Strings Lil Jerzy Shannon Wiancko Sheyana The Defense Ant Kash DJ Ruskii All Ages
Good Kid, M.A.A.D Party: A Kendrick Lamar Night – 21+
Good Kid, M.A.A.D Party: A Kendrick Lamar Night DAMN, PORTLAND! Don’t kill our vibe & step out for a night of the Hip-Hop, R&B, and Rap that makes up your DNA Let’s party inside these walls: Holocene Thursday, February 6 9pm 21+ THEY NOT LIKE US / GET YOUR TIX AT WHATTHEDANCE.COM DJ @timothy.bee will be spinning the best of Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Baby Keem, Future, J. Cole, A$AP Rocky, Rihanna, Travis Scott, Summer Walker, Kanye West, ScHoolboy Q, Doechii, Vince Staples, YG, Snoop Dogg, Roddy Ricch, Tyler, The Creator, and more all night long! *Kendrick will not be there Follow us @thedanceparties
SNAP! Y2K: HOLIDAY CHARACTER COSTUME PARTY! – 21+
Join us on Friday, December 27th for the SNAP! Y2K: Holiday Character Costume Party. Show up dressed as an Elf, Reindeer, Sexy Santa, Jack Skellington, The Grinch or even Krampus! One last reason to dress up silly in 2024. We have something for everyone! EXPECT TO HEAR: Grunge, Rave, Pop, Hip Hop, Alt Rock, Rap, R&B, and everything in between from the early 90s to the early 00s. And don’t forget to step into our gaming area to play all your favorite Nintendo games. The SNAP! crew brings this legendary party every LAST FRIDAY to Holocene for a nostalgic trip back to all your favorite music from the early 90s to the early 00s. Spanning genres from Hip Hop to House to Alt Rock to Modern re-edits you will feel like you are back at a middle school dance. “Like” & Follow us! Instagram: @snapdanceparty
LAFFY TAFFY: Twerk / Hip-Hop / R&B / Reggaeton party – Santa’s Twerk Shop & Ugly Sweater Party
Alpha Pack Presents: Laffy Taffy – Twerk In all Ass-sorted Flavors Santa’s Twerk Shop & Ugly Sweater Party 🎄🎅 Twerk | Hip-Hop | R&B | Dancehall | ReggaetonPortland’s Hottest Twerking Monthly!Vibez inspired by: Megan Thee Stallion, Doja Cat, City Girls, Bad Bunny, Cardi B, Beyonce, Lil Uzi, Nicki Minaj, Rae Sremmurd, Saweetie, Drake, Rihanna, 21 Savage, Tyga, Travis Scott, Daddy Yankee, J. Balvin and many more! FREE BEFORE 10PM WITH RSVP (subject to venue capacity, early arrival is recommended)$12 advance and before 11pm at the door $15 after 11pm at the door Resident DJ: BNick @djbnick, DJ Jack @jackgaribay
Grimiss, Vonnie Kyle, Kenzy Peach – 21+
Formed in the autumn of 2020 in Portland, Oregon by guitarist/multi-instrumentalist Ryan Tippmann and vocalist Tristina Bumgarner, Grimiss combines intricate sonic atmospheres with driving rhythms, searing guitars and sultry yet powerful vocals to create music that is both complex and immersive. Drawing from a wide array of genres and influences both classic and modern, they have managed to craft a unique sound that is distinctly their own, straying from conventional song structures and cliches yet, still maintaining a sense of familiarity and accessibility.Bringing a high energy live experience featuring the duo backed by a drum machine, Grimiss has been hard at work making waves across the local Portland music scene and west coast with hopes to bring their music to a national audience in the near future. — Vonnie Kyle is a Portland-based rock musician known for her powerful voice and electrifying performances. She has become a standout in the local music scene with her bold, unapologetic sound and emotional storytelling, creating a unique blend of hard-hitting rock and introspective lyrics. In 2022, Vonnie released her album Imperfect Parts, which highlighted her dynamic vocal range and raw, authentic songwriting. The album was praised for its emotional depth and rock-driven energy, earning her a dedicated fanbase and solidifying her reputation as a force in the rock genre. Building on this momentum, Vonnie released two hard rock singles, Is It? in 2023 and Something More in 2024, marking her evolution from a pop-rock artist to a formidable presence in hard rock. These tracks showcase her growing confidence in experimenting with a darker, more intense sound. This transformation reflects her desire to push boundaries, both musically and lyrically, while staying true to her identity as a storyteller. Currently, Vonnie is working on a new EP, pushing her sound deeper into the hard rock realm with heavier riffs and darker themes. Influenced by Queens of the Stone Age and St. Vincent, she draws from their raw intensity and experimental edge, bringing those elements into her own evolving style. With her commanding voice, guitar prowess, and fearless approach to music, Vonnie Kyle continues to carve her place in the rock world.