Los Angeles summers are a strange thing. They don't have a clear beginning or ending -- you just sort of wake up and realize it's a little bit hotter and there's a bit more to do than normal, and it seems appropriate to go to the beach all the time. Oh yes, usually some part of the city is burning. While the rest of the country is gearing up for this weird thing called Fall, we're still having summer jams. This weekend you'll have three parties to shake your booty at.

For example, on Saturday you can shake that booty at Bootie, the popular dance party that fearlessly combines genres and artists in odd and thrilling mash-ups all night long. Resident Paul V and special guest DJ Alex supply the crossover mixes, with a midnight mash-up show featuring a fake Lady Gaga (Anna Konda). Saturday at 9pm, Echoplex.

If you're a bit more into deep house and minimal techno with a sprinkling of Chicago, you should see Honey Dijon show the men at MJ's how it's done. Her last visit at Chocolate was so successful, they've come back for more. Saturday at 10,MJ’s Bar.

If you are not too hungover, head to the Standard Downtown for one of their infamous pool rooftop parties where a pretty impressive group of mini-techno and micro-house DJs will be slaying what's left of your brain cells. It's a M_NUS vs. Culprit throwdown with frequent Richie Hawtin cohorts Magda, Troy Pierce, Droog, and Appendics.Shuffle going head to head on the turntables. Sunday @ 1-10pm, The Standard Downtown.

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