SHADOWLAND is Lancaster’s monthly dark alternative dance ritual where DJ STYGIAN and guest DJs from near and far dare you to shake off that boring human suit and unleash your inner monster. February marks our anniversary, and we can think of no better reason to get dressed up – welcome to the annual MONSTER BALL.

Gaga used to live here, she said it’s okay.

If you’re feeling fancy, formal, elevated, or are just looking for an excuse to wear that statement piece that doesn’t take up an inordinate amount of dance floor room, this is the month to do it! We all have our obligatory frilly ruffle-front vampire thaddy shirt living in the back of our closets – break that bad boy out, throw on some glitter, and call it a night! Or don’t – never an expectation, just an excuse for some added fun.

This month’s rite includes GUEST DJ NIGHTWITCH (COMPERSION – Philadelphia, PA) as our DJ co-summoner. Our dance familiars are powerhouse gogo duo Nebula Nova and Legs Akimbo, plus Tyler Ryan on photos!

Genres range from darkwave, EBM, goth, and industrial to dark/alt pop, electro, phonk, post punk, synthwave, and so, so much more. The limit, as poet laureate Cady Heron said, does not exist.

Please note: this event uses fog machines. And: please remember your tipping bills for our dancers and bartenders!