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If your weekend plans need more voltage, SideBar has it lined up. Friday, June 12, and Saturday, June 13, bring in two DJs who match the venue in very different ways: ALX CRTZ with a local, reggaetón-threaded open-format instinct, and Eric DLux with the high-profile polish of a nightlife veteran who has spent years moving between radio, releases, Vegas rooms, and global club bookings. That contrast makes sense at SideBar. The venue positions itself as an intimate boutique nightclub and lounge in the Gaslamp, built around seasonal cocktails, luxury VIP service, signature lighting, and high-energy DJ performances, while local Gaslamp descriptions lean into its glamorous, provocative, photo-ready design. It is the kind of room where luxury lands best when the music still feels alive.
ALX CRTZ takes Friday
Friday belongs to ALX CRTZ, and if you have been out in San Diego lately, his name probably already feels familiar. On Mixcloud, he describes himself as an open-format DJ from Chicago based out of San Diego, and the mixes back it up. His page moves from a fresh “#OUSSIDE” upload to an “Afro House Summer Mix 2025,” then into guest mixes tied to Pitbull Globalization’s The Roster Radio and sets tagged with reggaetón, hip-hop, house, funk carioca, cumbia, and broader party-mix energy. That range is a real asset at SideBar because the night does not need a single tempo or genre. It needs somebody who can keep the mood climbing while still making the room feel spontaneous, stylish, and social.
What makes ALX CRTZ more compelling than a generic open-format booking is how rooted he is in the city right now. His Instagram, with roughly 4.5K followers, lists residencies at SideBar, El Chingon, PB Shore Club, and Bluefoot, and his 2026 calendar already includes SideBar’s Padres Opening Day After Party with DJ Kaos, plus a June date on Sycuan Casino Resort’s entertainment schedule. Then there is Pon Más Reggaetón, the party series around his name: Quartyard billed him as host and resident DJ for ¡Pon Bad Bunny!, and later event listings kept that identity moving through places like Wicked West and Quartyard. That gives Friday extra weight. He is not just passing through town; he is part of the current nightlife conversation in it.
For SideBar specifically, that local connection matters. Based on the genres across his mixes and the venues around his residency map, ALX CRTZ feels built for the part of the night when groups are easing out of dinner mode, the lounge is getting louder, and the room wants records that feel recognizable without going obvious. Expect a set that can slide from Latin edits into throwback rap, sharpen into house at the right moment, and keep the crowd locked in without the energy turning predictable. In a venue that sells luxury with edge, he brings the edge without losing the polish.
Eric DLux takes Saturday
Saturday shifts the room into a different frame with Eric DLux. Insomniac lists him simply as a DJ and producer from the United States, but the fuller picture is a lot more layered. A 2023 podcast profile describes him as a Grammy-nominated artist linked to LMFAO’s “Shots,” a co-founder of Headliner Music Club, and one-half of FAED with DJ Five. His current Instagram, at around 51K followers, links him to Headliner Music Club, Try It Studios, and Open Haus Records, and Try It Studios itself is described as a Los Angeles design studio founded by Eric Dlux. All of that gives his name a bigger-market sheen before he even gets to the booth.
His current lane makes him especially interesting for SideBar. OPEN HAUS Radio, the mix series he runs with DJ Five as FAED, remains active and is updated weekly, with Eric DLux and Five fronting episodes in March and April 2026, and new episodes continuing through late May. His own Mixcloud archive spans classic house, R&B, hip-hop, and chillout, while FAED mixes on Headliner Music Club are tagged as trap, hip-hop, house, deep house, and electronica. Add in the 2025 Vice collaboration “Up N Down” on Open Haus Records, plus older crossover records like “Where the Baes at?” with Redfoo and R.I.O., and the picture gets clear fast: Eric DLux can move between open-format muscle and house-leaning club energy without sounding stuck in one era.
Why This Weekend Is One You Won’t Want to Miss?
And the bookings show that he is still moving at a high level. Eric DLux heads into June with Las Vegas dates at Marquee on June 1 and at Hakkasan on June 5, and his recent orbit has stretched internationally as well, including a Zouk Tokyo booking in late December 2025. Put that beside ALX CRTZ’s local momentum, and SideBar gets exactly the Friday-Saturday contrast you want: Friday feels current, rhythmic, social, and very San Diego; Saturday feels sleeker, later, and a little more high-stakes. With SideBar’s Gaslamp address at 536 Market Street, VIP bottle service, and free guest list before 10 p.m., this is the kind of weekend that looks easy in the group chat and lands even better in person. Friday gives you the local pulse. Saturday brings the bigger-name flex. Together, they make a very strong case against choosing just one night.
Elevate Your Night – VIP Access & Experiences
- At SideBar, we’re all about luxurious experiences. From skipping the line to bottle service in your own private booth, here’s how to upgrade your night:
- Guestlist & Tickets: Get free entry before 10 PM with a Guestlist RSVP. After 10 PM, admission is $20 for general admission or $30 for VIP skip-the-line access.
- Reserve Tables: Party in style with our VIP Bottle Services, featuring premium liquor, mixers, private booth, and dedicated service.
- Private Events: Book the entire venue (4,000 sq. ft. + outdoor patio) for up to 350 guests. With LED screens, a top-tier DJ booth, and full-service options, we’ll bring your event vision to life.