BikeFest is almost here. You know what that means. Pump up your tries, lace up your dancing shoes, and get ready for a night of cycle filled fun that goes into the early hours of the morning.

No VIPs, no silent auction, no car valet – we just wanna dance! Remember this is a fun-raiser for BikePGH your friendly advocates that are dedicated to making Pittsburgh streets safer for biking and walking. Food and Drink specials will be provided by our amazing partner the Ace Hotel.

Entertainment by:

Naeem

Ginger Brooks Takahashi

Eyejay

DJ Nate Da Phat Barber

Visuals by BikePGH's own Julie Malice and Zero Fossil

Please ride your bike, take the bus, or call an Uber. Want to stay the night at the Ace Hotel? Use the promo code "HOMETEAM" at acehotel.com and save 20%.

THIS IS A 21+ Venue. For all ages activities check out the rest of the BikeFest Calendar at BikePGH.org/bikefest.

Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/593850864126941/

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Naeem:

https://soundcloud.com/detour-pgh &https://www.facebook.com/detourpgh/

Photo by Ryan Michael White

Pittsburgh based by way of New York City, DJ Naeem, began DJing as a member of the college radio station WRCT. He joined the station with a heavy interest in learning more about 90’s Hip Hop. However through exploring the stations large music library and the influence of his peers he developed an interest in the sounds of Chicago house and Detroit Techno. This growing interest in music featuring synthesized sounds and drums, led him to explore the cities dance music scene, often times attending events by local promoters such as VIA. Through these explorations he came to meet like minded individuals, ultimately joining them to form the Record Label “Detour” in 2012.

Ginger Brooks Takahashi:

http://brookstakahashi.com/museotamayo

http://brookstakahashi.com/MEN

Ginger’s collaborative art practice is an extension of feminist spaces and queer inquiry, actively building community and nurturing alternative forms of information distribution. She is co-founder of art journal LTTR, projet MOBILIVRE BOOKMOBILE project, and the touring musical act MEN. She was one of the DJ/organizers of Operation Sappho, a political queer dance party in Pittsburgh from 2006-2013.

Photo contributed by the artist

EYEJAY:

https://www.instagram.com/eyejay/
https://www.facebook.com/eyejaythedj/
https://www.soundcloud.com/eyejaythedj/

DJ/ trap princess based in Pittsburgh via Jersey. She blends sultry R&B, hip-hop, dancehall, house, and club tracks to craft her signature sound throughout the tri-state underground.

Photo contributed by the artist

Julie Malice

http://blog.acehotel.com/post/143133127993/pgh-via-and-boom

http://www.pps.org/blog/reshaping-communities-and-empowering-kids-the-power-of-positive-spin/

JULIE MALICE (aka Julie Mallis) is a contextual practice artist and VJ working primarily with new media, printmaking, sound and 'happenings'-style events. Their artwork is inspired by the auditory-visual connection between senses, perception, and how politics affect everyday experience. Julie uses projection mapping of animated environments, video art & collaged internet artifacts to curate live visual experiences that respond to music. Julie has exhibited, curated and performed their work nationally including at The Andy Warhol Museum, The Carnegie Museum of Art, Baby's All Right, The Silent Barn, Coaxial Arts Foundation, PhilaMOCA, and more. Julie holds a degree in Electronic Time Based Media and Anthropology from Carnegie Mellon University and is the Education Program Manager at BikePGH. Her studio, home to #MagicOrgans is located at BOOM Concepts where she is also the Creative Director.