As Independence Day approaches and people gear up for one of the top party weekends of the year, the sheer amount of quality events to choose from can be daunting. Make sure you’re prepared for a weekend of patriotic shenanigans by reading up on the best parties in North America with XLR8R’s handy Independence Day Weekend Guide.

On Friday, seminal pansexual party promoter A Club Called Rhonda returns to San Francisco for a nightlong takeover at the renowned venue Mezzanine. The party will feature headlining sets from Andy Butler of Hercules & Love Affair and the iconic DJ Harvey, as well as Rhonda residents Goddollars and Paradise. Following the affair on Friday night, the Rhonda crew will venture back to its home base of Los Angeles, bringing with them Andy Butler who will play the ‘Rhondesia’ pool party series at Skybar at the Mondrian Hotel on July 3. Support for Butler will be provided by Trinidad-Senolia, Masha, Roy Dank, and Rhonda’s residents.

On Saturday, the rising Miami club Do Not Sit On The Furniture, which has quickly become a favorite of Miami nightlife due to its intimate vibes and stellar bookings, will host the Poker Flat favorite and AEON founder Alex Niggemann for a night of forward-thinking house and techno. Niggemann will be supported by local artist and Do Not Sit regular Alan Epps.

And on Sunday, U.R. Art Festival returns to Bergamot Station in Santa Monica. The festival’s second edition of the season will feature a headlining performance from All Day I Dream favorite Hoj, who will play alongside Clint Stewart of Second State and WXC—the newest project from Luke Cheadle and John Wander. The festival has also announced a special guest performance from LA techno powerhouse John Tejada. Attendees can expect an afternoon of top-notch music, sunshine, and family-friendly activities including yoga, live art, fashion, and more. You can buy tickets to U.R. Art Festival through XLR8R by going here.

For those looking to continue their Fourth of July celebration after the festival ends, U.R. Art has partnered with DEEP LA for its official after party at Townhouse in Venice, which will feature basement sets from Patricio, Big Cee, and DEEP’s own Marques Wyatt, as well as performances from Ricardo Torres and KCRW’s Jeremy Sole in the “DEEP Lounge” upstairs. Tickets for DEEP’s “InDEEPenDANCE Day” after party can be purchased through XLR8R by going here.

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FRIDAY JULY 1

Native Alien Contact

Miracle Springs Resort & Spa – Desert Hot Springs, CA, US

July 1 – July 4

Astropolis #22

Astropolis #22 – Brest, France

July 1 @ 2:00 pm – July 4 @ 5:00 am

Damian Lazarus, Sarah Myers, Mazi R; Sticky Fingers at Flash

Flash – Washington, DC, US

July 1 @ 8:00 pm – July 2 @ 5:00 am

“You Are Here (aka Trouble Maze) | Prefuse 73, Brian DeGraw (DJ Set), Eulogy, Arto indsay, ZS, Loren Connors, Excepter DJs “

Knockdown Center – Queens, NY, US

July 1 @ 8:00 pm – July 2 @ 2:00 am

A CLUB CALLED RHONDA San Francisco w/ DJ Harvey, Andy Butler, Goddollars & Paradise

Mezzanine – San Francisco, CA, US

July 1 @ 9:00 pm – July 2 @ 3:00 am

Anthony Parasole / Lena Willikens / Sevron

Smartbar – Chicago , IL, US

July 1 @ 10:00 pm – July 2 @ 4:00 am

Outspoken invites Carlo Lio (Sci+Tec) & Guests

Couture – Hollywood, CA, US

July 1 @ 10:00 pm – July 2 @ 3:00 am

Questlove – Extended DJ Set

1015 Folsom – San Francisco, CA, US

July 1 @ 10:00 pm – July 2 @ 2:00 am

UNER

Verso – San Francisco, US

July 1 @ 10:00 pm – July 2 @ 2:00 pm

No Place Like… House of Yes // Troy Pierce // Heartthrob

House of Yes – Brooklyn, NY, US

July 1 @ 10:00 pm – July 2 @ 4:00 am

Rave of Thrones: Kristian Narn AKA Hodor at Cielo

Cielo – New York, NY, US

July 1 @ 10:00 pm – July 2 @ 4:00 am

Oceanvs Orientalis at Do Not Sit On The Furniture

Do Not Sit On The Furniture – Miami , FL, US

July 1 @ 10:00 pm – July 2 @ 5:00 am

SATURDAY JULY 2

Love Family Park

Messepark – Mainz, Germany

July 2

AWAY

://about blank – Berlin, Berlin, Germany

July 2 @ 12:00 am – July 3 @ 12:00 am

International Fiasco! FREE before 11pm

House of Yes – Brooklyn, NY, US

July 2 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

La Vibe l Special Guest l

Le Jardin – Los Angeles, CA, US

July 2 @ 10:00 am – July 3 @ 3:00 am

Wicked Delight feat. The Knocks

Skybar at the Mondrian – West Hollywood, CA, US

July 2 @ 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm

HYTE Festival NYC

Secret Brooklyn Location – Brooklyn, NY, US

July 2 @ 4:00 pm – July 4 @ 6:00 am

Flash and Desert Hearts pres. City Hearts: The Endless Summer Tour at Flash

Flash – Washington, DC, US

July 2 @ 8:00 pm – July 3 @ 5:00 am

Mark de Clive-Lowe * Andrew Emil * Luis Baro b2b Dimitri Max

Smartbar – Chicago , IL, US

July 2 @ 10:00 pm – July 3 @ 5:00 am

David Morales + David Harness

Verso – San Francisco, CA, Select a Country:

July 2 @ 10:00 pm – July 3 @ 2:00 am

The Black Lodge: Fanon Flowers, Michael Walsh, DJ Mathiz, Force Placement & kosmik

Hyperion Tavern – Los Angeles, CA, US

July 2 @ 10:00 pm – July 3 @ 3:00 am

Inception presents Sian | Technasia | Harvey McKay | JIA

Exchange LA – Los Angeles, CA, US

July 2 @ 10:00 pm – July 3 @ 6:00 am

Forward Disco presents Residents Night – Sean Cormac & Chili Davis Alan Morehouse John Cacc at Cielo

Cielo – New York, NY, US

July 2 @ 10:00 pm – July 3 @ 4:00 am

Alex Niggemann at Do Not Sit On The Furniture

Do Not Sit On The Furniture – Miami , FL, US

July 2 @ 10:00 pm – July 3 @ 5:00 am

Patterns with Marshall Jefferson and Jayda G

Patterns – Brighton, United Kingdom

July 2 @ 11:00 pm – July 3 @ 4:00 pm

Wavvvy

Backbar – Washington DC, DC, Select a Country:

July 2 @ 11:00 pm – July 3 @ 3:00 am

Stimming – Alpe Lusia Album Release Tour

Sugarfactory – Amsterdam, Netherlands

July 2 @ 11:55 pm – July 3 @ 5:00 am

SUNDAY JULY 3

La Vibe ll 1yr l Radio Slave l Tube & Berger l Uner ll

Le Jardin – Los Angeles, CA, US

July 3 @ 4:00 am – July 4 @ 3:00 am

RHONDESIA w/ Andy Butler, Trinidad-Senolia, Roy Dank, Masha, Goddollars & Paradise

Skybar at Mondrian – Hollywood , CA, US

July 3 @ 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm

U.R. Art July 3rd

Bergamont Station – Santa Monica, CA, Select a Country:

July 3 @ 1:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Piknic Électronik MTL #8 – Louisahhh, Lena Willikens, Moonstarr, Odile Myrtil, Sweet Daddy Luv

Piknic Électronik – Montréal, QC, Canada

July 3 @ 2:00 pm – 9:30 pm

MATTE & Crew Love Present: Summer Love

La Marina – New York, NY, US

July 3 @ 2:00 pm – July 4 @ 1:00 am

SPIRIT FORWARD! First-Ever Indoor/Outdoor Playfully Patriotic Independence Day Celebration

The Chapel – San Francisco, CA, US

July 3 @ 4:00 pm – July 4 @ 12:00 am

Ryan Crosson [Visionquest] at Do Not Sit On The Furniture

Do Not Sit On The Furniture – Miami , FL, US

July 3 @ 7:00 pm – July 4 @ 5:00 am

DEEP pres “Venice Gets Deep” for InDEEPenDANCE (Official U.R. ART Afterparty) feat MARQUES WYATT, PATRICIO, BIG CEE, JEREMY SOLE & RICARDO TORRES

Townhouse – Venice, CA, US

July 3 @ 8:00 pm – July 4 @ 2:00 am

Sound Presents “Sounds Like” with Trent Cantrelle & Shanto

Sound Nightclub – Hollywood, CA, US

July 3 @ 9:00 pm – July 4 @ 3:00 am

Deep Space: Theo Parrish & Francois K at Cielo

Cielo – New York, NY, US

July 3 @ 9:00 pm – July 4 @ 4:00 am

Underground Resistance v Queen! with Timeline [LIVE] / John Collins / Mark Flash / Wajeed / Derrick Carter / Michael Serafini / Garrett David

Smartbar – Chicago , IL, US

July 3 @ 10:00 pm – July 4 @ 4:00 am