Tickets for August events are available for members on 7/15 and nonmembers on 7/22.
What has become one of Boston’s favorite summer traditions returns. Immerse yourself in meticulously crafted vinyl sets touching on different musical worlds each week, from some of the area’s most visionary and innovative selectors.
For the first time, Central On Air will livestream and archive each Vinyl Nights set from across the river, so you can enjoy each evening’s offerings again and again.
July 17 | Central on Air
Frank White, Evaredy, hosted by Big Bear
The 2026 lineup kicks off with a Central On Air launch party, featuring a few of their top players – this Cambridge-based internet radio station has carved out a vital addition to the creative landscape, allowing DJs of all stripes to hone their craft off the dance floor.
hip-hop/rap, R&B, freestyle, new wave, indie-dance
For fans of LL Cool J, Taylor Dayne, Human League, DFA Records
July 24 | Sabroso
Loly Roots (Discolocas NY), Sonerito (S&C), Moreno. Live Percussion by Juancho & MPERC
Sabroso is home to those who feel the clave in their chest and the timbal in their feet, in a city where early last calls have tried to steal our right to tear up the dance floor. Every month, Sabroso brings together hardcore salsa heads who like their salsa gorda the right way: on vinyl, with live percussion, no gimmicks, no dress codes — de gente del barrio, como en el barrio. Desde Santurce hasta La Alameda, pasando por Santo Domingo, La Habana y, obviamente, (Chipú) Callao. And now, live from the Seaport – Sabroso is coming to the ICA to remind people that salsa can turn any place into a barrio latino packed with heat, sweat, flavor, and warm hearts.
salsa, guaguancó, boogaloo, timba
For fans of El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, La Sonora Ponceña, Ismael Rivera, Ray Barreto
July 31 | Slam Funk
Saucy Lady, Kon. Live percussion by Ammo
Guaranteed to make you sweat, this special edition of Slam Funk is the dance party where quality tunes take center stage. Built on a foundation of intentional diversity, we bring people together to dance to a premium vinyl-only selection of heavy funk, deep soul, uplifting disco, house, and Latin rhythms. We steer clear of overly commercial tracks, delivering a surprisingly unexpected experience where you will hear songs you didn’t know you wanted to hear, but are exactly what you needed, leaving you with a fresh list of new favorites. Always paired with a lineup spinning the finest wax, this is a night dedicated purely to the love of music.
disco, Latin, funk
For fans of Larry Levan, Danny Krivit, Geology, Moodymann, Theo Parrish, MC Harvey
August 14 | Chances With Wolves
Since 2008, Chances with Wolves has quietly built a world of its own—broadcasting from a humble storefront in New York’s East Village, weaving together over 590 episodes without ever repeating a single song. What began as a radio show became a ritual of deep listening, a curated journey through forgotten vinyl, ghostly harmonies, and transcendent grooves—each episode a love letter to the beautiful, the bizarre, and the overlooked.
soul, reggae, disco, calypso
For fans of Joe Bataan, Tim Maia, Nina Simone, Cymande
August 21 | Sojourn
Sojourn is a Boston-based cultural collective exploring the intersection of electronic music, sound, and community. Through carefully curated events in both traditional and unconventional venues, Sojourn brings together local and international artists to create immersive listening and dance experiences. Rooted in Boston’s evolving creative landscape, the collective has become known for its commitment to thoughtful programming, high-quality sound, and fostering meaningful connections through music.
deep house, electro
For fans of Kerry Chandler, Moodymann, Glenn Underground
August 28 | Sheer Bliss
Mx. Blaire, Brazen, Mx. Demeanor
Sheer Bliss is a queer underground house, techno, and electronic dance party. Each bimonthly bash this collective hosts is curated with a theme and promises to highlight local and national talent in the underground queer DJ scene. A creative collaboration by Boston icons Mx. Blaire, Mx. Demeanor, and Q, Sheer Bliss is dedicated to creating a space for radical self-expression through dance, community, and music.
This program with include a collection of special rave artifacts and stories, curated by Q, offering a peek into the underground dance music scene as seen through the eyes of dancers and DJs.
house, disco, techno
For fans of Honey Dijon, Octo Octa, Masters at Work, Eris Drew, Deee-Lite, Peggy Gou