Weekend's best dance and party bets: Global Dub Festival, Subb-an, Drumcell and more

By Ru Johnson and Amber Taufen Fri., May 18 2012 at 1:30 PM

Categories: Best Dance Music

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SATURDAY, MAY 19

If you're looking for bass on tonight, head to the Bluebird for South London dubstep impresario Distance, plus more bass from Starkey, Zeno and Thorazine. (all ages, 9 p.m., $15-$20)

Roots and AAMP are teaming up for rising star Subb-an with Kate Simko on the way to DEMF, along with H-Foundation and Nutmeg at a to-be-announced venue; with lineups like these, the Denver scene just keeps getting better and better. (21+, 10 p.m., $15-$20)

Elevate Patio Sessions presents Kate Simko at the Funky Buddha; the Chicago techno/house (not tech-house, necessarily!) virtuosa will be supported by Jacqueline, so head over for a, well, elevated patio session. (21+, 9 p.m., no cover)

At Bar Standard, Francoise Baptiste and Alvin LaCabe of 3 Deep Productions, along with Duane Taylor and Kevin Kain ENT, hold things down at their hot new Saturday night, Soiree. $10 at the door, dress code is strictly enforced.

Two headliners from last year's Great American Techno Festival, Drumcell and Tony Rohr, will be at 2200 with Bones for the industry-invite opening of NORAD Dance Bar, which comprises an overhaul of 2200's facilities and a renaming of the venue; the second floor will be unveiled with new sound installations, state-of-the-art lighting and LEDs and video mapping. (21+, 9:30 p.m., $10)

The Blend is presenting a theme night tonight at the Meadowlark; this month's organizer (resident Sami T) has pink on the brain, so it's time for the first-ever Pink Party to hit the stages. Pink Mammoth's Ryel K will engage in a disco-boogie battle with Sami, and you can buy limited-edition pink Blend T-shirts if you don't have the appropriate garb. (21+, 9 p.m., $5) Things are going to get glitchy, weird and experimental tonight, meanwhile, at Cervantes' at the aptly named BrainFeeder Showcase with Samiyam, Mono/Poly, RYAT and Mast. (16+, 8 p.m., $12)

Boulder's Technicolor Tone Factory takes livetronica to a whole new level at Casselman's on Saturday night; the band plays Daft Punk, Pretty Lights and other top-level tracks infused with an energy that comes standard in live music. Kid Vegas, Cold River City, GodLazer and Reido will also play. (21+, 7 p.m., $8)

KSHMR (of the Cataracs) will throw down a DJ set at Vinyl on Saturday night; DJ Soup and DJ Digi will support, so come get down to the sounds. (18+, 9 p.m., $15-$20)

If house is your sound of choice, then you'll want to be at And Jack Had a Groove, an all-house bash featuring Jared F, E Dub L, Mr. Rickdiculous, DJ Johnny Gear and J-Trix. The bash goes down at the Cow; bring your dancing shoes! (21+, 9 p.m., $7-$15)

At Beta, the progressive sounds of Michael Woods will be filling the main floor along with resident Dragon and Marshall Monica on Saturday night. (18+, 10 p.m., $10)

Crystal Lee finishes off the weekend festivities with the launch of her fashion line, Block Party, at Beta on Sunday night. Guests will be treated to fine fashion services, manicures and more. ($10 at the door)

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