Alx Crtz steps into Sessions by the Bay for this Saturday's Sessions Presents that proves open-format done right is its own art form: a set shaped entirely by the room, the moment, and a library deep enough to go anywhere.

With residencies and guest spots rooted in both Chicagoland and San Diego, Alx Crtz moves between those two musical worlds effortlessly, pulling funk, hip-hop, Latin, electronic, and whatever the crowd calls for into one continuous, high-energy flow. This is the kind of DJ who reads the room first and lets the setlist follow, and that instinct has carried him across festivals, clubs, and private events for years. At Sessions, the 21+ consumption lounge gives the night a different texture: shop our in-house menu, settle into the space, and let the music do the rest. No outside cannabis permitted.

• 21+, government-issued photo ID required
• In-house cannabis retail available on site; no outside cannabis permitted