If you thought 2016 was safely buried alongside skinny jeans, Snapchat filters and everyone saying “on fleek,” think again. Market Hotel’s 2016-themed party is bringing the year back—and NYC apparently isn’t ready to let it go.
The Brooklyn music venue is leaning into a gloriously specific time capsule, inviting partygoers to revisit the era when nightlife, pop culture and questionable fashion choices were all operating at maximum volume. Think peak mid-2010s energy, when Instagram feeds were heavily filtered, phones had actual headphone jacks and going out meant documenting the night before the night had even started.
A 2016 party in NYC is less a theme and more a collective memory test. What were you listening to? What were you wearing? And, perhaps most importantly, what embarrassing thing did you post online that you desperately hope nobody finds?
Market Hotel, known for its indie music and underground nightlife scene, is an especially fitting location for the nostalgia-fueled bash. The venue has long been a home for artists, musicians and Brooklyn night owls, making it the perfect place to resurrect the particular brand of chaos that defined 2016.
Of course, no proper throwback party would be complete without the music. Expect the sounds of the era to transport guests straight back to a time when dance floors were packed, viral hits seemed unavoidable and everyone had strong opinions about Taylor Swift, Kanye West and Drake.
The best part? You don’t need to remember your old password, revive your abandoned Tumblr or download Pokémon Go to participate.
Just show up, embrace the nostalgia and prepare for a night that asks the most important question of all: Was 2016 actually that long ago?
Apparently, at Market Hotel, the answer is no.
