Booking Egyptian Lover and Stacey Hotwaxx Hale on one night compresses a real piece of dance music history into a single Bushwick room. He built West Coast electro-funk around a Roland 808 in the early '80s; she was spinning in Detroit as house was being invented and has been called its Godmother ever since. If you care where this music actually came from, this is a rare chance to hear it from the people who made it.
What to expect
House of Yes runs its own culture: a consent talk at the door, roaming performers, aerial rigging over the dance floor and a crowd that dresses for the theme. The main room is dark and loud with a proper sound system, and the party runs deep into the night. Photography rules are enforced, so expect to keep your phone down.
Good to know
- The L to Jefferson Street puts you a block from the entrance at 2 Wyckoff Avenue, with the door on Jefferson Street.
- It is 21+ with ID checked, and the venue enforces a consent policy at the door.
- Dress for the theme — House of Yes takes costume seriously and the crowd delivers.
- Phone and camera use on the dance floor is restricted; read the house rules before you go.
- Tickets sell out for name bookings, so buy ahead rather than at the door.
- There is coat check and a smaller front bar if you need a break from the main room.
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Common questions
Who is Egyptian Lover?
A Los Angeles DJ and producer who helped define electro-funk in the early 1980s with the Roland TR-808, releasing records like 'Egypt, Egypt' that shaped West Coast hip-hop and electro.
What is House of Yes like?
A performance-driven Bushwick nightclub with aerial acts, costumed performers and a strong consent culture. Expect a door briefing, an expressive dress code and restrictions on phone use.
Is there a dress code?
There is no strict requirement, but House of Yes crowds dress to the theme and the club actively encourages it. Turning up in plain street clothes is allowed but you will feel underdressed.
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