2009 Nite Dance Party at El Cid in Silver Lake

Some nights are built on nostalgia, and this one is set to 2009. "I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor: 2009 Nite" takes over El Cid on Sunset Boulevard on Friday, November 6, with a DJ, go-go dancers and a playlist pulled from indie dance, electroclash, electro house and synthpop. If you are scanning for LA events this weekend that involve dancing in a room full of people who still know every word to a 2009 remix, this is a strong candidate.

When: Friday, November 6, 2026, 10:00 PM to 2:00 AM Where: El Cid, 4212 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029 Price: free w/rsvp / $7.50, via DICE Music: Indie dance, electroclash, electro house, synthpop

What to expect

The promoters bill it as a "2009 sleaze dance night," and the flyer spells out the formula: a 2009 dance party, a DJ, booze and go-go dancers. The organizers describe this as a return after a break ("we're back"), so regulars of the series will recognize the format. The genres listed point to the sound of that moment: skinny-jean synth hooks, distorted electro house basslines and the kind of shouty choruses that filled club floors before streaming took over.

No headliner is named on the listing, so treat it as a DJ-driven night rather than a concert. Come ready to dance, not to stand at the back and watch a set. Dress is part of the fun for a theme night like this, and the flyer's own styling (glitter, bright hair, lipstick) gives you a decent hint at the look.

The venue

El Cid has been a Sunset Boulevard landmark since 1962, a Spanish tavern-style room with a working bar and kitchen. It is a restaurant and flamenco club most evenings, and it opens its stage to bands and club nights too. That mix gives a party here a different feel than a warehouse rave: it is closer to a themed house party in an old-school tavern, with patios nearby for a breather between songs. Our Silver Lake guide covers what else is within walking distance, and the EDM category page lists more nights like this one.

Tickets and practical info

The listing shows the price as free with RSVP, or $7.50 for a ticket. DICE handles the RSVP and tickets, so check the event page for which option is live when you go, and bring the confirmation on your phone. The listing runs from 10 PM until 2 AM, and a late start is normal for a Friday club night. The venue does not publish a parking note, so a rideshare is the easier way home if you plan to drink. If you are building a list of things to do in Los Angeles for the first weekend of November, a cheap, themed dance night in Silver Lake is an easy one to add.