About this Event
The slow jams are back, and DJ Beatnick is spinning an all-80s R&B set at Sessions by the Bay in San Diego's South Bay. Think Bobby Brown's swagger, Sade's smoke, Luther's velvet, Anita Baker's quiet storm, Al B. Sure!'s falsetto, and The Jets' feel-good grooves. The songs your parents swore were theirs, live on a proper system.
Beatnick brings his deep roots in R&B, soul, and funk to a lounge setting that was made for this kind of night: low light, good company, and basslines you feel in your chest. Come to sing every word, come to sink into the vibe, or come dressed the part (high-top fade energy and gold hoops are absolutely encouraged, though not required). Either way, this is your Thursday night reset.
Sessions keeps a full weekly lineup of hip-hop, R&B, soul, and funk, so if this sound is yours, Thursday is just the beginning.
- 21+, government-issued photo ID required
- Dress the era or come as you are, both work
- Lounge seating available; arrive early for the best spot
- No outside food, beverage or products
Entry is free with any in-store purchase. Otherwise there is a cover at the door. Admission details and house rules: https://sessionsbythebay.com/events/80s-r-b-vinyl-night-with-dj-beatnick-2026-11-12?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=event_listing
Event venue & nearby stays
Sessions by the Bay, 700 Bay Marina Drive, National City, United States
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