Weekly Selections: Rhonda, Alex Niggemann at Do Not Sit, U.R. Art Festival + DEEP LA

As Independence Day approaches and people gear up for one of the top party weekends of the year, the sheer amount of quality events to choose from can be daunting. Make sure you’re prepared for a weekend of patriotic shenanigans by reading up on the best parties in North America with XLR8R’s handy Independence Day Weekend Guide.

On Friday, seminal pansexual party promoter A Club Called Rhonda returns to San Francisco for a nightlong takeover at the renowned venue Mezzanine. The party will feature headlining sets from Andy Butler of Hercules & Love Affair and the iconic DJ Harvey, as well as Rhonda residents Goddollars and Paradise. Following the affair on Friday night, the Rhonda crew will venture back to its home base of Los Angeles, bringing with them Andy Butler who will play the ‘Rhondesia’ pool party series at Skybar at the Mondrian Hotel on July 3. Support for Butler will be provided by Trinidad-Senolia, Masha, Roy Dank, and Rhonda’s residents.

On Saturday, the rising Miami club Do Not Sit On The Furniture, which has quickly become a favorite of Miami nightlife due to its intimate vibes and stellar bookings, will host the Poker Flat favorite and AEON founder Alex Niggemann for a night of forward-thinking house and techno. Niggemann will be supported by local artist and Do Not Sit regular Alan Epps.

And on Sunday, U.R. Art Festival returns to Bergamot Station in Santa Monica. The festival’s second edition of the season will feature a headlining performance from All Day I Dream favorite Hoj, who will play alongside Clint Stewart of Second State and WXC—the newest project from Luke Cheadle and John Wander. The festival has also announced a special guest performance from LA techno powerhouse John Tejada. Attendees can expect an afternoon of top-notch music, sunshine, and family-friendly activities including yoga, live art, fashion, and more. You can buy tickets to U.R. Art Festival through XLR8R by going here.

For those looking to continue their Fourth of July celebration after the festival ends, U.R. Art has partnered with DEEP LA for its official after party at Townhouse in Venice, which will feature basement sets from Patricio, Big Cee, and DEEP’s own Marques Wyatt, as well as performances from Ricardo Torres and KCRW’s Jeremy Sole in the “DEEP Lounge” upstairs. Tickets for DEEP’s “InDEEPenDANCE Day” after party can be purchased through XLR8R by going here.

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