Weekend best party bets: Mile High Madness, Anti-Valentine's Day parties and more

What are you getting into this weekend? Might you be interested in a party or two? Thought you'd say that. You're in luck. There's a bunch of cool things happening. Tons of reggae, a live hip-hop soiree and even an anti-Valentine's Day themed party. There's a little something for everyone...

By Ru Johnson

February 10, 2012

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What are you getting into this weekend? Might you be interested in a party or two? Thought you'd say that. You're in luck. There's a bunch of cool things happening. Tons of reggae, a live hip-hop soiree and even an anti-Valentine's Day themed party. There's a little something for everyone in this guide to getting down. Page down to the get the haps on what's happening this fine weekend.

Tonight DJ BloodPreshah will be rocking a Reggae Through the Years Black History Month celebration at Chances Bar & Grill. Drink specials galore ($2 Red Stripe) and all the reggae sounds and beats you desire.

If you're wanting to get snazzy, 24K's Gold Standard party hosted by 3Deep Productions and Kevin Kain is the place to be. There's no cover, and the attire is listed as "strictly upscale." KDJ Above will be on the decks holding down the sound.

Saturday night Joe Thunder Presents Mile High Madness at Chances Bar &Grill. 21+up, No cover, drink specials all night and live performance by Haven the Great, Concept One and the American Trash Republic Gang, Unspoken Words, 800 the Jewell and Mr. Verbal. The get-down starts at 9 p.m., and you won't want to miss it.

3Deep Productions and Kevin Kain will host an anti-Valentine's Day Crew Love party at Rockstar Lounge on Saturday night. Also serving as the B. Rose after party, this one will find the guys in rare form partying all night to the sounds of KDJ Above.

Things will be irie and sexy at Opal Lion Saturday night for their Valentine's Day Lover's Rock reggae edition. Special guest DJ from France, DJ Mike, alongside Mountain Lions DJ Bushy Bush will be keeping the dance floor hot. Come celebrate Caribbean culture in the Mile High City.

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