Egyptian Lover has been playing a Roland TR-808 live since 1983, which makes him one of the last people performing electro the way it was actually built. House of Yes is the only room in New York where that set arrives with aerialists spinning over the dance floor, under a door culture famously specific about dress and consent. If you have been curious about House of Yes, a founding electro figure is the right night.
What to expect
Expect a dance floor rather than a concert audience, with performers appearing on aerial rigs and platforms through the night rather than in a single set. Costumes and expressive dress are the norm and the door takes them seriously. The room runs late, and the crowd peaks well after midnight.
Good to know
- The L to Jefferson Street or the L, M and Z at Myrtle-Wyckoff put you at the door
- Dress the theme - House of Yes turns away people in plain street clothes on themed nights
- The venue has a strict consent policy and photo rules; read them before you go
- It is 21-plus with ID checked at the door
- The main room gets very hot - check a layer rather than carrying it
- Late-night trains run, but the L is the reliable way home from Bushwick
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Common questions
Who is Egyptian Lover?
A Los Angeles DJ and producer who helped invent electro-funk in the early 1980s and still performs live on a Roland TR-808.
Is there a dress code?
Yes. House of Yes enforces a costume-forward dress code on themed nights and turns away plain street clothes.
What is the consent policy?
House of Yes runs a strict consent and photography policy with staff on the floor; the rules are posted at the venue and online.
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