RIGHT ROUND: EARLY EDITION

Right Round: Early Edition is a special earlier installment of the long-running 80s alt-pop dance night at Black Cat, hosted by DJ lil'e. The party has been known for 25 years of spinning 80s alternative classics and deep-cut anthems, and this is billed as the first Early Edition ever, with the same music and dance floor as the standard Right Round night, just starting earlier. Rather than leaning into flashy neon pop, the evening is geared toward fans of The Cure, Depeche Mode, New Order, Siouxsie, Yaz, The Smiths, Echo & the Bunnymen, Joy Division, and similar artists, creating an atmosphere meant for losing yourself in the music and finding your people on the dance floor. Whether this is the whole night or just a warm-up for later plans, it promises an immersive dance party experience.

When: Saturday, November 21, 2026, with doors at 7:00 PM.

Venue: Black Cat, located just three blocks from the U Street/Cardozo Metro Station.

Event: Right Round: Early Edition, an 80s alternative dance night.

Lineup: DJ lil'e.

Music: 80s alternative, post-punk, and new wave classics and deep cuts, with artists including The Cure, Depeche Mode, New Order, Siouxsie, Yaz, The Smiths, Echo & the Bunnymen, and Joy Division.

Tickets: Price not available.

Note: This is the first Early Edition of Right Round, offering the same music and dance floor as the original party, which has been running for 25 years; the earlier start makes it easy to enjoy the full dance night or continue elsewhere afterward.