Chop Suey

"At Chop Suey, You Bring the Takeout Another hallowed Capitol Hill rock venue, Chop Suey is a short walk up the hill from the Pike/Pine intersection. The performers tend to skew toward local bands, electronic, and drag shows, but one of Seattle’s most unique dance parties is Talcum, featuring the best of Pacific Northwest soul and Motown music (the name refers to the practice of sprinkling talcum powder on the dance floor for better slipping and sliding). Talcum happens every fourth Saturday, and vintage/formal attire is strongly encouraged. Most Chop Suey shows are 21+, and there’s a full bar, but no kitchen; however, you’re allowed to bring your own food inside, oddly enough. Grab a Seattle Dog, slathered with sautéed onions and cream cheese, at the hot dog cart parked out in front. Cash only, if you buy tickets at the door."

"The Red Bull vodkas are working, and you’ve now become a version of yourself who “just wants to dance!” Take this new person to Chop Suey. It’s a music venue and bar on Capitol Hill that hosts a bunch of themed DJ sets, like their “Dance Yourself Clean” series, a relatively civilized indie music dance party that happens every Saturday. Yes, you’ll be covered in sweat and fake fog while lasers bounce around the room. But it’s never so chaotic that you’ll lose your friends in the crowd, and you can still sing along to “Mr. Brightside” as loud as you want." - Aimee Rizzo

"Chop Suey is a terrific music venue on Capitol Hill. You’ll find every type of event here from all-ages performances by the School Of Rock in Issaquah to “Candi Pop” nights featuring pop music from the 90′s and early 2000s. Our favorite time to show up is Saturday night for their weekly “Dance Yourself Clean” dance party, where they play remixed music from The Killers, Robyn, LCD Soundsystem, and similar artists that make you want to scream-sing along. The best part is, you won’t have to get too close and personal with a stranger’s armpit since it never gets too crowded." - Aimee Rizzo