There were certainly major contenders for this category this year, like Bomp! at Bedlam and Too Much Love at First Avenue. But Jimmy2Times and Plain Ole Bill's Get Cryphy hip-hop monthly at the Record Room surpasses them both when it comes to character. Packed to the gills by midnight with a diverse array of folks getting wild to the behind-the-decks skills of its founders (and occasional blog-famous guests), these fans aren't really concerned about outfits, party favors, or posturing. In fact, a lack of concern can sometimes take the form of a stray elbow here and there, so hold your ground as you bob and weave to the beat at this party, which recent guest EMYND from Philly called "one of the country's best dance nights with one of the most unfortunate names."