Futch Queer Dance Party at El Cid, Silver Lake

Futch bills itself as "your favorite queer dance party," and the pitch is simple: a low-pressure Friday night at a Silver Lake room with a real dance floor, a crowd that came to move, and a cover that won't wreck the rest of your weekend. This round lands on Friday, October 9, with music from 10 p.m. until 2 a.m.

When: Friday, October 9, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Where: El Cid, 4212 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029 Tickets: $13.65 on DICE, with $15 tickets listed at the door

What to Expect

The flyer tells you most of it: a packed floor, hands in the air, a lot of glitter and a lot of fishnet. Futch is a party first and a lineup second. The organizers say guest DJs and hosts are still to be announced, so there is no headliner to plan around yet. Think of it as a night you go to for the room and the people, with the specific names filling in as the date gets closer.

If that sounds like your kind of evening, it is one of the more approachable options for EDM in Los Angeles this month. There is no festival-scale commitment, no multi-day plan and no tiered pricing to decode. You show up, you dance, you go home when the lights come up at 2.

The Venue

El Cid has been part of Sunset Boulevard's nightlife for a long time, and the building still has the brick walls and heavy curtains you can see in the party photos. It sits in the Silver Lake and Sunset Junction stretch, which means you can eat nearby beforehand and walk over. Doors and set times beyond the 10 p.m. start are not published, so check the DICE page for updates before you head out.

Practical Info

Buying ahead on DICE is the cheaper route at $13.65, and it saves you from guessing whether the door will have room. The door price is listed at $15, so the gap is small, but a sold ticket in your phone beats standing in line. The party is a late one, so plan your ride home in advance. Parking on Sunset is tight on a Friday night, and a rideshare drop-off near the venue is the easier call.

If you are mapping out LA events this weekend, this one pairs well with an early dinner in the neighborhood and an unhurried walk to the door. For more nights like it, browse the EDM category or see what else is happening in Silver Lake.