Nightshift Afterhours at The Lexington Bar, Oct. 10

Nightshift pitches itself as clocking in at a real DTLA speakeasy, and the hours back that up. On Saturday, October 10, The Lexington Bar opens its alley door late and keeps the floor going until 5 AM, with underground house from a lineup the promoters are keeping secret. It costs nothing to get in, which makes it an easy pick if you are scanning for LA events this weekend that run well past last call.

When: Saturday, October 10, 11 PM to 5 AM Where: The Lexington Bar, 129 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013 Price: Free with RSVP Ages: 21+ only

What to expect

The night is curated by the Blind Tiger artist collective. The listing does not name the DJs, and the organizers say it does not matter who is behind the decks. The promise is house music that works whether it is a Tuesday or a Saturday, played for people who want to keep dancing after the regular clubs close. The flyer tags the sound as house, tech and minimal, and mentions afters.

The room is a speakeasy, so think small, dark and close to the speakers rather than a festival field. Doors open late and the night is not meant to end early. For anyone tracking EDM in Los Angeles beyond the big arenas and warehouses, this is the intimate end of the spectrum.

Getting in

Entry is through the alley, and the organizers are firm that you must use it. Look for the alley beside the venue rather than a front door on 3rd Street. You need to be 21 or older, and the free RSVP on DICE is valid before 1 AM. Capacity is limited, and entry is not guaranteed once the room is full, so RSVP ahead and arrive early rather than at 1:30.

A few house rules are posted: no flash photography or video, no song requests, no large bags, no LEDs and no harassment. The venue is not responsible for lost or stolen items, so travel light.

Planning your night

The Lexington Bar sits in the heart of Downtown LA, a short walk from Little Tokyo and the Arts District, which makes it simple to combine with dinner first. Rideshare is the easiest way home at 5 AM, and the Metro A and E lines at Little Tokyo/Arts District station are close for the trip in. If you are putting together things to do in Los Angeles on a Saturday night, a free house party in an alley speakeasy is a fair way to end it.

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