Event Description: The Culture of Sound takes over Hotel Crocodile for a night of deep grooves, tribal percussion, and peak-time energy across Afro & Latin House. 

Opening the night, Toña Zubia sets the tone with hypnotic rhythms and organic textures. Then DRIIAN & EDDEL go back-to-back, weaving melodic tension and big-room momentum. Finishing strong, our headliner Mr. Pauer drives the dance floor with his signature blend of Latin beats and electronic power with live percussion.

Doors: 7:00 PM
21+
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Mr. Pauer: Mr. Pauer (Toto González) is a pioneer in fusing traditional Latinx genres with electronic music. A Latin Grammy nominee for Best Alternative Album, he has collaborated with artists such as Diplo, Chucky73, Daddy Yankee, RedOne, French Montana, and Los Amigos Invisibles. His music has reached major stages including EDC Mexico, Chicago’s World Music Festival, Central Park SummerStage, the Latin Grammys, and Billboard Music Week, with international appearances across Colombia, Germany, Canada, Peru, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and much of Central America. He is the official DJ for the Latin Grammys.

DRIIAN & EDDEL: Venezuelan-born, Seattle-based duo behind the city’s viral Coffee Rave, blending organic Afro-Latin house and live percussion into high-energy, story-driven sets.

Night By Design: Audrey, who goes by Night by design, is a photographer and mixed media artist born and based in Seattle, known for her creative shoots and distinctive visual style. With a fresh perspective and a passion for storytelling, Audrey brings a unique edge to every project—blending technical skill with artistic intuition to deliver striking, original imagery.