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If late May is when your group finally locks in a downtown night out, SideBar is the kind of room that can carry the whole plan. Tucked into the Gaslamp Quarter at 536 Market Street, the club leans into what it does best: a boutique footprint, polished VIP service, premium cocktails, high-impact lighting, and music-first nights that feel close, social, and charged from the minute you walk in. SideBar’s own positioning is very clear. This is an intimate nightlife room built to feel elevated without turning stiff, which is exactly why it stands out when the weekend crowd starts moving through downtown.
That is what makes this May 27 through May 30 run feel especially strong. The confirmed week moves with intention. Wednesday opens with local pressure from ALX CRTZ. Thursday bends into island soul with FIA. Friday gets a fast, polished reset from DJ Nova. Saturday closes with the veteran precision of DJ Five. For a brand that lives in that luxury-meets-edgy lane, this is the sweet spot: four nights, four distinct sounds, one venue that knows how to make every booking feel like a reason to show up.
Wednesday, May 27 — ALX CRTZ
Wednesday, May 27 belongs to ALX CRTZ, and he feels built for a SideBar midweek that still wants real momentum. SideBar has repeatedly framed him as a hometown favorite with open-format versatility and a Latin core, blending Top 40, hip-hop, and reggaetón into sets that keep the room changing shape without losing its pulse. That lines up with his own social presence. His Instagram lists multiple active residencies and a CHI/SD identity, which gives him the feel of a DJ who understands both the local room and the bigger-party instincts that keep a set from getting predictable. He is also closely tied to Pon Más Reggaetón, the San Diego party brand that has made his name feel bigger than a standard support booking.
Recent and past appearances back up that profile. ALX CRTZ appeared on Pass The Vibe’s drippy rooftop lineup in August 2025 alongside Mango and Ginger, and he was also on the March 20, 2026 anniversary-night bill at El Chingón, which shows how often he stays in rotation across San Diego nightlife. That matters at SideBar. Wednesday does not need fake urgency. It needs someone who can get the room locked early, keep the crowd moving, and make the night feel like it started on purpose. ALX CRTZ has that. Expect a set with real reggaetón pressure, left-turn edits, and enough pop instinct to keep every corner of the club in it.
Thursday, May 28 — FIA
Thursday, May 28 flips the script with FIA, and that is exactly why it works. FIA is a five-time Island Music Award winner from Nanakuli, Hawai‘i, with Samoan roots and a sound built on R&B, soul, and reggae. His breakout single “Love Me” has passed 42.5 million Spotify streams and 30 million YouTube views, and his official bio ties him to major festival stages including Cali Roots and Holo Holo, plus a 2024 debut album, Never Give Up. He is not a typical club-lineup name, which is part of the excitement. FIA brings warmth, melody, and real sing-along pull without losing the kind of star energy that a SideBar Thursday needs. His Instagram audience is already in six-figure territory, so there is real social lift behind the booking too.
He is also arriving with serious live momentum. FIA’s 2026 Love Me Tour included spring dates at rooms like the UC Theatre, Elevation 27, and Crescent Ballroom, and Humphreys Concerts by the Bay listed his April 4 San Diego stop as sold out before adding a second show on April 5. That kind of recent demand gives Thursday real weight. At SideBar, the result should feel different from the rest of the week in the best way: island rhythm, smoother pacing, bigger vocals, and a crowd that is just as ready to sing as it is to stay out late.
Friday, May 29 — DJ Nova
Friday, May 29 is the sharp, dressed-up play of the week, and DJ Nova makes sense in that slot. SideBar’s own feature on him describes a SoCal club-circuit favorite whose style leans on remixes, mashups, turntablist tricks, and straight club energy. His recent calendar supports that pace. Official venue listings place Nova at Palm Tree Beach Club on March 11, Marquee Dayclub on April 9, and JEWEL Nightclub on April 18 and May 9. His Instagram stays active at @dj_nova, and Headliner Music Club has identified him as a Las Vegas resident DJ and producer in its orbit. That is the kind of recent mileage that reads well for a SideBar Friday: current, club-tested, and built for reaction.
What that should mean in the room is pace. Nova reads like a DJ who works high-turnover nightlife spaces where every transition has to land, every reset has to matter, and every edit has to push the night forward. For SideBar, that translates into a Friday that feels sleek instead of sloppy. Expect a set with polished pressure, quick turns, and the kind of club instinct that makes a packed room feel even tighter as the hours move on.
Saturday, May 30 — DJ Five
Then Saturday, May 30 lands on DJ Five, which is a serious closer by any standard. His official agency bio identifies him as Las Vegas veteran Jerid Choensookasem and credits him with long-running Vegas residencies, bold turntablism, and a reputation as one of the country’s leading working DJs. The same official profile links him to the duo FAED, while SiriusXM lists OPEN HAUS RADIO as a show curated by Five and Eric D-Lux. His current schedule had him moving through Las Vegas, California, and Boston before landing at SideBar on May 30, and his Instagram bio ties him to Headliner Music Club and Open Haus Records with an audience of more than 50,000 followers.
That is exactly the profile you want for a SideBar Saturday. DJ Five brings range, but he also brings control. He knows how to keep a luxury room loud, loose, and fully engaged without letting the night drift. In a 4,000-square-foot club with VIP table service, a strong booth sightline, and free guest-list entry before 10 PM, that matters. This lineup has variety, but more importantly it has shape: ALX CRTZ for local fire, FIA for the curveball, DJ Nova for Friday-night polish, and DJ Five for the hard close. If your crew wants one end-of-May weekend that actually feels worth dressing for, SideBar has it.
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.