Forget staying out until 2am and waking up with regret (and sore feet). A new kind of night out is coming to Providence, and it’s tailor-made for anyone who wants to dance their heart out and still be in bed by ten. Earlybirds Club, the early evening dance party that has already taken over cities like NYC and LA, will make its Rhode Island debut on May 2 at Fête Music Hall. It offers an unapologetically fun, feel-good space for grownups who still love a good beat – just not the bleary-eyed mornings that follow.
Co-founded by Laura Baginski and her friend Susie Lee, Earlybirds started as a remedy to the late-night nightlife dilemma. “Really, who decided that you have to be sleep-deprived to have a good time?” Baginski says. After attending a concert that ended at midnight (and regretting it the next morning), she recognized a gap in nightlife options for people who still want to go out but also want to wake up functional.
Unlike traditional day parties that often clash with kids’ sports practices and birthday celebrations, Earlybirds events offer a refreshing alternative. They kick off in the early evening and wrap up by 10pm. “It’s much easier to peace out when the kids have already had dinner and they’re an hour or two away from bedtime,” says Baginski. “If you can get a solid 7-8 hours of sleep before the kids wake up or you have to start running errands, you’re golden.”
At its heart, Earlybirds is about fostering connection – especially the kind built through friendship, movement, and music. “One of the driving forces of Earlybirds is a celebration of female friendships,” Baginski explains. “I love my husband, but he’s never going to understand the challenges of perimenopause like my girlfriends do.”
Each event features a high-energy DJ set from Helean, who spins sing-at-the-top-of-your-lungs hits from the ’80s through the early 2000s. Think Kelly Clarkson, Madonna, Beastie Boys, TLC. “Our audience loves a good female empowerment anthem,” says Baginski.
But Earlybirds isn’t just about letting loose on the dance floor – it also supports a meaningful cause. Ten percent of proceeds go to Sojourner House, a local organization that provides shelter and services for survivors of domestic violence.
“There are few opportunities for women our age to go out dancing,” Baginski says. “You probably haven’t moved your body in that way for so long! The mental health benefits of dancing have been well documented, and when that’s combined with the communal experience of hearing songs you love with other women your age, it’s magical. The joy in the room is almost palpable.”
Baginski also offers a final piece of advice for partygoers. “Heels are great, but after a couple hours of dancing your heart out in a pair of stilettos, your feet will be begging for mercy,” she says. “We also recommend leaving your sweaters at home – you will be perspiring, so dress accordingly!” For more information on Early Birds Club, visit Early-Birds.Club. To purchase tickets for the May 2 event, visit TicketWeb.com.
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