The newly renovated Dragonfly
If you’re heading to Bon Jovi tonight, we wish you good rocking. If you’re looking for a different kind of sound – or just a rippin’ after party, here’s our recommendations for this weekend’s top party appointments.
Friday, September 11
Darling Sound featuring Telephones
at Darling Rice Club
A relative newcomer to the resto-cum-club set around Senopati, Darling Rice Club is kicking off their Darling Sound series by inviting Berlin based DJ Telephones to play selector for the night. Known for his his “free-spirited tuttifrutti-mix of cosmic, balearic house, italo-disco and percussive workouts.” He’ll be playing alongside local heroes Dipha Barus, Bergas, Tara and Adi.
Starts 10pm. Darling Rice Club, Jl Suryo No. 19, Kebayoran Baru. 021 7279 3809.
Back in the Days
at Parc 19
The nostalgia fueled Jakarta dance party is back, with the legendary Wirjono DJ brothers, Anton and Hogi, spinning tunes you can sing and shake it to.
9pm onwards. Parc19, Jl Taman Kemang no 19, 021-719-9988 / 021-7179-4808
Saturday, September 12
Deep
at Dragonfly
If you haven’t had a chance to check out the newly revamped Dragonfly or if you’re just into serious house music, this Saturday would be an excellent time to head over to Graha BIP. Dragonfly’s excellent in-house DJ’s, including Evan Virgan, Joyo and Hizkia, will be playing a set ranging from deep house to future house for you to get groovy with.
Starts at 10pm. Dragonfly, Jl Jend Gatot Subroto Kav 23. (021) 5206789
Peaches & Cream
at Potato Head Garage
It’s that Peaches and Cream time of the month again! This monthly hip hop and R&B party night remains one of the most successful in the city, drawing in thousands of revelers to dance the night away in the cavernous grounds of Potato Head Garage. They’ve gotten much stricter about overcrowding, so get there a bit early if you don’t want to be stuck waiting in line to get in.
10pm onward. FDC Rp. 150k. Potato Head Garage, Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav 52-53. (021) 57973330
