Debating whether or not to go to Formal? Well, here’s some information to help you decide. This year Formal is on Saturday, Feb 2 at the Port Pavilion in San Diego from 8:00 to 11:30 p.m. Entertainment includes a magician, lasers, fog machines, dance pods that change colors with the music, and a DJ. “This year we hired the best DJ and lighting company we’ve ever had,” said Sophomore Director Reigha Tencer.

Another new feature is the venue. “It’s an actual pier, not just a museum like we normally do,” said Tencer, “It’s super big and all windows, so you are surrounded by the water and the city lights.”

Planning for Formal started at the end of last year. Sophomore Directors start by looking for venues and then go on to contact lighting companies and getting people booked. “We want to decide who’s going to do what and just get everything done as soon as possible,” said Tencer.

So far, about 650 students have bought tickets for Formal. Whether you decide to go or not, ASB has put a lot of work into the event and hopes to bring something new to the dance with a different type of venue and new entertainment features.