The beats go on

Hard to believe it's been 14 years since deejays Shaun Slaughter and Roger Carpio launched their Lipstick dance party. Or maybe what's more surprising is that in the ever-fickle world of dance nights, this one's not just survived but thrived, earning a rep as the place to hear the best in new indie, Brit pop, dance and rock. The night's evolved over the years, of course—it used to be weekly; briefly shut down a few years back and then re-emerged as a monthly “weekender” shindig. Whatever the logistics, be sure to check out its anniversary show at Old Ironsides. Admission is a throwbackworthy $5 before 11 p.m. and $8 after. Saturday, May 3; 9 p.m. at Old Ironsides,1901 10th Street; www.theoldironsides.com.