Jungle Boogie

If you’re heading downtown tonight, be on the lookout for packs of people dressed as exotic animals. Local fashion group WearHaus is throwing a jungle-themed Electro Dance Party at Madrigall (1627 Oak) at 9 p.m. The party includes the music of DJ Just, $2 drink specials until 10, and models made up as animals mingling with the crowd. Dressing as a wildebeest isn’t required, though. “If you wear an animal-print skirt, that goes with the theme,” WearHaus owner Carman Stalker says. “I wanted to switch the fashion thing around a little bit — instead of coming in and watching a show, you’ll be the show.” Stalker hopes to make the themed dance party a monthly event. “I miss my Saturday nights at Jilly’s, when we’d be just sweaty and dancing all night,” she says. Admission to Madrigall is $5; for information, see kcwearhaus.com.

Fri., Feb. 20, 9 p.m., 2009