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How to pace a week of PCB nights.
Seven nights is a lot. Here is how to still be standing on Friday.
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A card that works every night makes one thing tempting: go out every night. You can. You probably should not go all out on all of them. Here is a simple way to pace it.
Why pace yourself at all?
Because the week is long and the nights stack. PCB's calendar lists between 5 and 11 parties per week, depending on the week. Your card covers all of them, with no blackout dates. That means you can choose, not cram.
How do you choose your big nights?
Pick two or three parties you care about most and plan around them. Look at your week page and ask:
- Which party do I most want to see?
- Which night do I want my whole group at?
- Which nights are optional?
If a night is optional, give yourself permission to skip it. The card does not expire between nights.
What does a good week shape look like?
A sample, not a rule:
- Night one: easy. Pick up your card, eat, sleep. See your first night in PCB.
- Nights two and three: one big, one medium.
- Midweek: a reset day. Beach, a long lunch, an early night.
- Back half: your remaining big night.
- Last night: pick the one you would be sad to miss.
How do you keep your energy up?
The basics:
- Water. Between drinks and between parties. Keep a bottle in the room.
- A real dinner. Not chips. Eat before the 8 to 10 PM drink window.
- Sunscreen. A day in the sun makes a night feel twice as long.
- Sleep. Even a few extra hours helps the next day.
DoItForBreak has a post on sunscreen and hydration on day two.
How do the free-drink windows fit?
Free drinks for Ultimate and Platinum run 3 to 5 PM on six days and 8 to 10 PM on seven nights, 21+ with valid photo ID. They are a window, not a goal. If you are 21+, pace yourself: one drink, water, repeat. Under 21, the windows do not apply to you, and the party still does. Our guide to the free-drink windows explains who gets what.
What if you are only there for a few nights?
Pick the parties that are most "PCB." Check the week with the most going on if you want the biggest night, or read find your week by the party you want. Short trips fill up fast, so book where to stay as soon as you know your nights.
When should you call it?
When the night stops being fun. Walking home early with your group beats pushing through. You will be glad on the next day.
Pacing questions.
Do I have to go out every night?
No. The PCB Club Card is valid every night of your week, but you can use as many or as few nights as you want.
How many parties are there in a week?
Our schedule has 5 parties in week 1, 8 in week 2, 11 in week 3 and 9 in week 4, counting the two foam parties.
When should I rest?
A midweek reset day helps, and so does an easy first night. Plan it before the week starts so it does not feel like missing out.
Do free drinks mean I should drink the whole window?
No. The window is a time range, not a goal. Free drinks are for guests 21+ with valid photo ID. Drink water too, and pace yourself.
18+ to enter / 21+ to drink, valid photo ID required. Details on card levels, prices and parties come from pcbclubcard.com; check it for the latest.
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You do not need to do every night. The PCB Club Card covers your whole week, so you can pick the ones you want.
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