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Fonseca spins for St. Paddy’s event

Legendary DJ will be at Town this weekend

Published

14 years ago

March 15, 2012

Staff reports

DJ Hector Fonseca spins at Town for Emerald City on Saturday. (Photo courtesy Management 360)

To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Town (2009 8th St., N.W.) welcomes DJ Hector Fonseca to spin for “Emerald City,” on Saturday.

Fonseca was voted “Out Magazine’s” hottest DJ in 2007 and has since headlined some of the biggest parties in New York, Miami, Italy and more and holds residencies in venues in some of the biggest markets and venues.

He has released remixes for artists like Beyonce, Lady Gaga and Rihanna.

There’s an $8 cover before 11 p.m. and $12 cover afterward. Doors open at 10 p.m.

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