Dayshift: The 30+ Daytime Party

Dayshift makes a persuasive case for moving the dance party earlier. This 5 to 9pm session at the Howard Theatre is aimed at the 30-plus crowd, with a soundtrack built around the hip-hop and R&B that defined the late ’90s, 2000s and beyond. Think Beyoncé, Usher, Rihanna, Drake and Nicki alongside the newer hits, all handled by a live DJ rather than a concert-style lineup. The timing is the smart part: you get a proper dance floor, singalongs, confetti and club-style production without sacrificing your entire night or waiting until 11pm to get started. It is also explicitly 21-plus, so the concept is broader than the name suggests. For anyone who still wants to go out dancing but has lost interest in making Sunday morning recovery part of the itinerary, this is a pretty sensible compromise.