Chicago-house pioneer Justin Long will headline Full Flavor Fridays at Bar Standard this week for your dancing pleasure; locals Khalib, Garret and Greg Campbell will help him hold down the decks. (9 p.m., 21+, $10)
The Sin City Tour reaches Beta tonight, with another pioneer in the electronic-music world -- this venue's hosting Hatcha, one of the most influential dubstep artists out there, plus Ishe and Thorazine. (9 p.m., 18+, $10)
The Aztlan Theatre is hosting the annual UNITED benefit for Toys for Tots on Saturday, with three different stages and far too many DJs to list; there will be something for everyone at this party. Bring a toy donation with receipt (no stuffed animals) to get a break at the door; all proceeds will benefit Toys for Tots, so get your dance on for a good cause. (7 p.m., 18+, $15 with a toy donation)
Get on the e-mail RSVP list ([email protected]) to get venue information for Saturday night's Echospace show; the duo will be performing on a large sound system with Louis Marr, Maroje T and Alex Simon; Echospace will be using vintage analog equipment to create this underground sound. (9 p.m., 21+)House Revival is taking place on the first Saturday at the Funky Buddha this month; as usual, three different DJs will spin in-the-round, trading off sets at the decks. You'll find Travis Press and Dylan along with resident Brett Starr this week. Get revived! (9 p.m., 21+, no cover)
Pwnage Method is taking over Cebiche's Fever Saturdays in the underground lounge this week; there will be drink specials and, of course, good music. (9 p.m., 21+)
The man formerly known as "Humpty" (that's Richard Vission for you newbs) will headline Beta on Saturday night; Cognition + T-Rav and Dragon will support. (9 p.m., 18+, $10)
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