Weekend Grooves - 1/8/10 - 1/14/10

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After a solid past week of events, Boston slows down a bit as the weather keeps getting colder and colder. Tonight is the exception though when Detroit Techno legend Omar-S makes his debut appearance in Boston at the Goodlife. Check out that and more of this week's listings after the jump. 

Friday January 8

- The biggest show of the week is without a doubt the Boston debut of Omar-S, the "Grand Son of Detroit Techno." From his own productions, to his highly lauded Fabric mix from last year, Omar is certainly one of dance music's finest talents and he will be playing all night at the Good Life, with Alex From Queens and Mark Ingram opening. 21+ / $5 before 11pm, $7 after / 9pm - 2am / 28 Kingston Street - Boston


- After Good Life closes, head to the official after party at Rise with special guests Andy Hughes, making a rare Boston appearance, Patrick Barry and Tom Bartlett. 18+ / $20 guests, $10 members / 1am - 6am / 306 Stuart Street - Boston, MA


- Ryan Durkin will be making an appearance at the Savant Project with his Friday night gig, "Compelling & Rich" with special guest Electric Mayhem. 21+ / Free / 10pm - 1am / 1625 Tremont Street - Boston, MA


- Recess returns to the Milky Way with DJs Mikey Lee and Damien Paul rocking hits all night. 21+ / Free / 10pm - 1am / 284 Amory Street - Jamaica Plain, MA


- Boston's own DJ Domonique will be playing a special set at the Flipside party in Providence at Local 121, with resident DJ Dan Riti. 21+ / Free / 10pm - 2am / 121 Washington Street - Providence, RI


- Club 7 in Lenox, MA are celebrating their newly renovated dance floor and sound system with a special live performance by "eclectic IDM" act Blue Boy. 18+ / $10 / 8:30pm - 1am / 130 Pittsfield Street - Lenox, MA


Saturday January 9

- Celebrate "SSUCCESS" at the Savant Project with DJ Michael Potvin and a night of pop, disco, and house. 21+ / Free / 10pm - 2am / 1625 Tremont Street - Boston, MA


- The biggest gay dance night, "EPIC," in Boston returns to the House of Blues with guest DJ Richie Ladue. 21+ / Free before 11pm / 10pm - 2am / 15 Landsdowne Street - Boston, MA


- David Bowie is celebrating his birthday this weekend, so Videodrome Discotheque is celebrating with a night of vintage pop, new wave, disco, and glam with DJ Craig MacNeil. 21+ / $3 cover / 10:30pm - 2am / 83 Harvard Ave - Allston, MA


- Craig Mitchell returns to Rise for a night of house and techno, with Ryan Ruel in the lounge. 18+ / 1am - 6am / $20 guest, $10 members / 306 Stuart Street - Boston, MA


Sunday January 10

- "GOOD" returns to the Model with a night of jams ranging from punk, disco, and rap. 21+ / Free / 10pm - 2am / 7 North Beacon Street - Allston, MA


- After working out your hang over, head to the Good Life for the "El Barrio" brunch with latin inspired beats with DJs Coatti Mondi and Brenden Wesley. Make sure to roll through after 6pm, however, since the House Music Foundation will be hosting a benefit show all night with DJs KC and Cruzz. All Ages / 11am - 5pm / 28 Kingston Street - Boston, MA


- Andy Hughes has been a staple in the southeast house scene for over 20 years and makes his return to Boston for a night at Sessions at Phoenix Landing. 19+ / $5, ladies free / 10pm - 1am / 512 Mass Ave - Cambridge, MA


- Om Lounge will be hosting "2600," a new weekly retro dance party every sunday with DJs Knife and Golden Touch playing 80s new wave and electro all night. 21+ / Free / 10pm - 2am / 92 Winthrop Street - Cambridge, MA


Monday January 11

- The Great Scott will be hosting the "111 Party 111" with special live performances by Viva Viva, Coralcola and DJs John Barera and #1Dad and DJ Fred Mertz. 18+ / $7 / 9pm - 2am / 1222 Commonwealth Avenue - Allston, MA


Tuesday January 12

- DJs Kat Fyte and Rizzla will be playing a wide range of hip hop, dance hall, and bass music at Zuzu for their "Nu Life" party. 21+ / Free / 10pm - 1am / 474 Mass Ave - Cambridge, MA


- Soul Clap return to the Middlesex Lounge for "YoYoYo," a night of 90's jams with DJs Chuck D, Stereo MC, The Fresh Prince of Davis Square, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turbz. 21+ / Free / 9pm - 1am / 315 Mass Ave - Cambridge, MA


Thursday January 14

- Boston8bit.com presents "Chiptune 3," a night of 8bit and chiptune music with acts Minusbaby, Disasterpeace, Oxygenstar, Active Knowledge, Br1ght Pr1mate, and DJ Radio Scotvoid. 18+ / $5 / 9pm - 2am / 472 Mass Ave - Cambridge, MA

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