38 Movement after-parties you should definitely hit up

Here is a big, honking list of after-parties, special events, and even some early morning events— from the most crazily-packed and exclusive shindigs to the more casual and downtempo affairs, as well. We’ve included both official Movement events and non-official ones. Party responsibly!

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Saturday, 5-28: Detroit Rave Scene @ Club Fantasy Detroit
This event will be so off-the-hook, it’s like there was never a hook in the first place, as it combines EDM superheroes Dubloadz and Widdler (plus 13 others) with the out of control party-starters Detroit Rave Scene, and Detroit’s aptly-named Club Fantasy.
Doors at 8 p.m.; 6060 Fort St. W., Detroit; 313-894-2000; $20 general, $30 VIP.
Saturday, 5-28: Detroit Rave Scene @ Club Fantasy Detroit
This event will be so off-the-hook, it’s like there was never a hook in the first place, as it combines EDM superheroes Dubloadz and Widdler (plus 13 others) with the out of control party-starters Detroit Rave Scene, and Detroit’s aptly-named Club Fantasy. Doors at 8 p.m.; 6060 Fort St. W., Detroit; 313-894-2000; $20 general, $30 VIP.
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Saturday, 5-28: 30th Anniversary of Transmat @ MOCAD
This is sure to be a highlight of all events this weekend, as Analog Room presents the 30th anniversary of Derrick May’s classic record label Transmat with performances by Juan Atkins, Salar Ansari, and the man himself.
Starts at 10 p.m.; 4454 Woodward Ave., Detroit; mocadetroit.org; $35.
Saturday, 5-28: 30th Anniversary of Transmat @ MOCAD
This is sure to be a highlight of all events this weekend, as Analog Room presents the 30th anniversary of Derrick May’s classic record label Transmat with performances by Juan Atkins, Salar Ansari, and the man himself. Starts at 10 p.m.; 4454 Woodward Ave., Detroit; mocadetroit.org; $35.
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Saturday, 5-28: Detroit Love @ Masonic Temple
Say you have to work all day during the fest and cannot make it to Hart Plaza in the daytime, then this after-party will be the one you will want to hit up. Detroit Love presents sets from Carl Craig, Dubfire, Seth Troxler, and Keith Kemp — and the party lasts until 4 a.m.
Doors at 11 p.m.; 500 Temple St, Detroit; themasonic.com; Tickets $25.
Saturday, 5-28: Detroit Love @ Masonic Temple
Say you have to work all day during the fest and cannot make it to Hart Plaza in the daytime, then this after-party will be the one you will want to hit up. Detroit Love presents sets from Carl Craig, Dubfire, Seth Troxler, and Keith Kemp — and the party lasts until 4 a.m. Doors at 11 p.m.; 500 Temple St, Detroit; themasonic.com; Tickets $25.
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Saturday, 5-28: Captn20, Carter Cruise @ V Nightclub
If one of your biggest complaints about Movement is its lack of bottle service, then don your shiniest clothes and get your gorgeous, tanned self over to the wondrous V Nightclub. Resident DJ Captn20 and guest Carter Cruise will knock your socks right off with Vegas style— it’s here if you want it, right near Hart Plaza.
Starts at 10 p.m.; 1777 3rd St., Detroit; $20.
Saturday, 5-28: Captn20, Carter Cruise @ V Nightclub
If one of your biggest complaints about Movement is its lack of bottle service, then don your shiniest clothes and get your gorgeous, tanned self over to the wondrous V Nightclub. Resident DJ Captn20 and guest Carter Cruise will knock your socks right off with Vegas style— it’s here if you want it, right near Hart Plaza. Starts at 10 p.m.; 1777 3rd St., Detroit; $20.
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Saturday, 5-28: Soul Clap's House of EFunk @ TV Lounge
Funk and electronic music go together like peanut butter and jelly; it just makes sense. Red Bull Music Academy is putting on this show with sets from Soul Clap, Biz Markie, Maurice Fulton, and many more. 
Doors at 10 p.m.; 2548 Grand River Ave., Detroit; tvlounge.com; Tickets $25-$30.
Saturday, 5-28: Soul Clap's House of EFunk @ TV Lounge
Funk and electronic music go together like peanut butter and jelly; it just makes sense. Red Bull Music Academy is putting on this show with sets from Soul Clap, Biz Markie, Maurice Fulton, and many more. Doors at 10 p.m.; 2548 Grand River Ave., Detroit; tvlounge.com; Tickets $25-$30.
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Saturday, 5-28: Discwoman @ UFO Factory 
This after-party is all about women in electronic music, and we are very excited by their musically diverse lineup. All night long, at the UFO Factory, you will hear some of Detroit’s best DJs who just happen to be women. 
Doors at 9 p.m.; 2110 Trumbull St., Detroit; ufofactory.com; Tickets $15.
Saturday, 5-28: Discwoman @ UFO Factory
This after-party is all about women in electronic music, and we are very excited by their musically diverse lineup. All night long, at the UFO Factory, you will hear some of Detroit’s best DJs who just happen to be women. Doors at 9 p.m.; 2110 Trumbull St., Detroit; ufofactory.com; Tickets $15.
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Saturday, 5-28: Bug Out @ The Works
Truth in advertising, right here, folks: Crazy, sexy, dirty good times in store from the likes of Steve Bug, Tanner Ross, Derrick “DriveTrain” Thompson, Jesse James, Diesel Punk, Philthy Phil, and more. 
Doors at 10 p.m.; 1846 Michigan Ave., Detroit; $20.
Saturday, 5-28: Bug Out @ The Works
Truth in advertising, right here, folks: Crazy, sexy, dirty good times in store from the likes of Steve Bug, Tanner Ross, Derrick “DriveTrain” Thompson, Jesse James, Diesel Punk, Philthy Phil, and more. Doors at 10 p.m.; 1846 Michigan Ave., Detroit; $20.
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Sunday, 5-29: Last Night a DJ Saved My Soul @ MOCAD
The MOCAD shows are really stellar events this year, and this free Red Bull show alone packs Mark Flash, Monty Luke, Terrence Parker, Merachka, and DJ Moreese all into one immaculate space for a special early-bird gig. 
Starts at 10 a.m.; 4454 Woodward Ave., Detroit; mocadetroit.org; Free.
Sunday, 5-29: Last Night a DJ Saved My Soul @ MOCAD
The MOCAD shows are really stellar events this year, and this free Red Bull show alone packs Mark Flash, Monty Luke, Terrence Parker, Merachka, and DJ Moreese all into one immaculate space for a special early-bird gig. Starts at 10 a.m.; 4454 Woodward Ave., Detroit; mocadetroit.org; Free.
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Sunday, 5-29: Electric Tribe @ Populux
Electric Tribe sounds like a futuristic cult, and that really excites us. You will see Chicago’s house genius Green Velvet, plus our own genius Kevin Saunderson, and some other people who may not be geniuses — but they will rule just the same. 
Starts at 11 p.m.; 4120 Woodward Ave., Detroit; populuxdetroit.com; $15.
Sunday, 5-29: Electric Tribe @ Populux
Electric Tribe sounds like a futuristic cult, and that really excites us. You will see Chicago’s house genius Green Velvet, plus our own genius Kevin Saunderson, and some other people who may not be geniuses — but they will rule just the same. Starts at 11 p.m.; 4120 Woodward Ave., Detroit; populuxdetroit.com; $15.
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Sunday, 5-29: OK Cool @ TV Lounge
For the third year in a row, Detroit’s Seth Troxler is headlining this badass fiesta, with other sets from the Black Madonna, Craig Richards, and many others.
Doors at 9 p.m.; 2548 Grand River Ave., Detroit; tvlounge.com; $30.
Sunday, 5-29: OK Cool @ TV Lounge
For the third year in a row, Detroit’s Seth Troxler is headlining this badass fiesta, with other sets from the Black Madonna, Craig Richards, and many others. Doors at 9 p.m.; 2548 Grand River Ave., Detroit; tvlounge.com; $30.
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Sunday, 5-29: Chicken and Waffles @ Mix Bricktown
This late night event is a benefit for the local charity Alternatives for Girls. We love the after parties that also function as fundraisers for cool causes! Jonni Hip, Mike & Kale, Mike Agent X Clark, and PRYSE are among the performers at this diverse, fun event.
Doors at 2 a.m.; 641 Beaubien St., Detroit; 313-962-9548; $10.
Sunday, 5-29: Chicken and Waffles @ Mix Bricktown
This late night event is a benefit for the local charity Alternatives for Girls. We love the after parties that also function as fundraisers for cool causes! Jonni Hip, Mike & Kale, Mike Agent X Clark, and PRYSE are among the performers at this diverse, fun event. Doors at 2 a.m.; 641 Beaubien St., Detroit; 313-962-9548; $10.
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Sunday, 5-29: Ain't No Party Like a Detroit Party 'Cause a Detroit Party Don't Stop! @ Bert's 
Here’s what we know is happening at Underground Mafia’s aptly named event: Speedy J, John Acquaviva, Octave One, Doc Martin, Terrence Dixon (Live), K-Hand, Detroit Techno Militia, Asher Perkins, DJ Assault, Army of Techno (live), Terry James (DJ set), MC Spacer, John Noble, Big Joe Hix, A-Tension, and Chris Roxx! $5 from each ticket will be donated to charitable causes: the Flint Water Fund, Bert’s Warehouse’s Feeding the Homeless, and the Detroit Public Schools Foundation.  
Doors at 9 p.m.; 2739 Russell St., Detroit; bertsentertainmentcomplex.com; $50.
Sunday, 5-29: Ain't No Party Like a Detroit Party 'Cause a Detroit Party Don't Stop! @ Bert's
Here’s what we know is happening at Underground Mafia’s aptly named event: Speedy J, John Acquaviva, Octave One, Doc Martin, Terrence Dixon (Live), K-Hand, Detroit Techno Militia, Asher Perkins, DJ Assault, Army of Techno (live), Terry James (DJ set), MC Spacer, John Noble, Big Joe Hix, A-Tension, and Chris Roxx! $5 from each ticket will be donated to charitable causes: the Flint Water Fund, Bert’s Warehouse’s Feeding the Homeless, and the Detroit Public Schools Foundation. Doors at 9 p.m.; 2739 Russell St., Detroit; bertsentertainmentcomplex.com; $50.
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Sunday, 5-29: Stomp the House Vol. 8 @ Bookies Bar N' Grille
This late night event is a benefit for the local charity Alternatives for Girls. We love the after parties that also function as fundraisers for cool causes! Jonni Hip, Mike & Kale, Mike Agent X Clark, and PRYSE are among the performers at this diverse, fun event.
Doors at 2 a.m.; 641 Beaubien St., Detroit; 313-962-9548; $10
Sunday, 5-29: Stomp the House Vol. 8 @ Bookies Bar N' Grille
This late night event is a benefit for the local charity Alternatives for Girls. We love the after parties that also function as fundraisers for cool causes! Jonni Hip, Mike & Kale, Mike Agent X Clark, and PRYSE are among the performers at this diverse, fun event. Doors at 2 a.m.; 641 Beaubien St., Detroit; 313-962-9548; $10
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Sunday, 5-29: The Freaks Come Out at Light @ Lincoln Street Art Park
“Sunrise at the Art Park: Booty, Beats, and Gospel” brings together booty and hip-hop DJs with the ace local gospel and soul DJ Adam Stanfel. This just might be one of the best events of the entire weekend, and it won’t break your bank.
Starts at 4:20 a.m.; 5926 Lincoln St., Detroit; Free.
Sunday, 5-29: The Freaks Come Out at Light @ Lincoln Street Art Park
“Sunrise at the Art Park: Booty, Beats, and Gospel” brings together booty and hip-hop DJs with the ace local gospel and soul DJ Adam Stanfel. This just might be one of the best events of the entire weekend, and it won’t break your bank. Starts at 4:20 a.m.; 5926 Lincoln St., Detroit; Free.
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Sunday, 5-29: We Jack Detroit @ The Whiskey Disco
How insane are our friends at We Jack Techno for starting such a killer lineup (Paul Johnson, Robert Armani, Gettoblaster, DJ Psycho, and more) at eight in the morning? Are we here because we’ve been up all night? Did we remember to sleep? Is that your face or mine?
Starts at 8 a.m.; 2 John R St., Detroit; cornerstonedetroit.com; $20.
Sunday, 5-29: We Jack Detroit @ The Whiskey Disco
How insane are our friends at We Jack Techno for starting such a killer lineup (Paul Johnson, Robert Armani, Gettoblaster, DJ Psycho, and more) at eight in the morning? Are we here because we’ve been up all night? Did we remember to sleep? Is that your face or mine? Starts at 8 a.m.; 2 John R St., Detroit; cornerstonedetroit.com; $20.
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Monday, 5-30: Need I Say More XI @ The Old Miami
If you really don’t want to stop partying, this is the event for you — but you probably knew that already! Seth Troxler’s always popular event has folks lining up extra early and packs the Miami’s backyard for daytime dancing. No artists were announced as of our print deadline; the big names are unveiled the weekend of the party. 
Doors at 7 a.m.; 3930 Cass Ave.; Detroit; 313-831-3830. $10.
Monday, 5-30: Need I Say More XI @ The Old Miami
If you really don’t want to stop partying, this is the event for you — but you probably knew that already! Seth Troxler’s always popular event has folks lining up extra early and packs the Miami’s backyard for daytime dancing. No artists were announced as of our print deadline; the big names are unveiled the weekend of the party. Doors at 7 a.m.; 3930 Cass Ave.; Detroit; 313-831-3830. $10.
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Monday, 5-30: The End. @ Russell Industrial Center
Ready to rave on all night because you don’t want the long weekend to end? Perhaps you’ve already called in sick for Tuesday morning? Turn this night into the morning at the Russell with this huge, banging event hosted by Helic.al and Musicality Records and featuring the likes of Black Rain, Dust, and Interval.
Starts at 10 p.m.; 1600 Clay St., Detroit; russellindustrialcenter.com; $10.
Monday, 5-30: The End. @ Russell Industrial Center
Ready to rave on all night because you don’t want the long weekend to end? Perhaps you’ve already called in sick for Tuesday morning? Turn this night into the morning at the Russell with this huge, banging event hosted by Helic.al and Musicality Records and featuring the likes of Black Rain, Dust, and Interval. Starts at 10 p.m.; 1600 Clay St., Detroit; russellindustrialcenter.com; $10.
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Monday, 5-30: Official Movement Closing Party @ Masonic Temple Fountain Ballroom
You might as well end what promises to be a beautiful Movement festival in a lovely environment at Paxahau’s closing after party. On tap to perform are Tale of Us, Keith Kemp, and Âme with a DJ set. See you next year; we’ll always have Hart Plaza.
Doors at 11 p.m.; 500 Temple St., Detroit; themasonic.com. $25.
Monday, 5-30: Official Movement Closing Party @ Masonic Temple Fountain Ballroom
You might as well end what promises to be a beautiful Movement festival in a lovely environment at Paxahau’s closing after party. On tap to perform are Tale of Us, Keith Kemp, and Âme with a DJ set. See you next year; we’ll always have Hart Plaza. Doors at 11 p.m.; 500 Temple St., Detroit; themasonic.com. $25.
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