Sundance 2013 kicked off this weekend, and film buffs flocked to Park City again this year. From Dave Groh's sold-out concert at Park City Live with Stevie Nicks, to Jessica Biel and Ringo Starr hanging out at The Westway, to Avicii and Matisyahu's blow out performances, here is a round up of some of the top bashes from Sundance's first weekend.

[Sundance Film Festival Awards After Party via]

We've spent many a winter evening cozying up to our fireplaces and flipping through our never-ending Netflix queue in search of the perfect film.  But winter nights aren't just for at-home screenings. This week, the Sundance Film Festival returns for another year, and beyond movie watching, there will be a lot of party hopping.  We've rounded up the best events, lounges, and entertainment that Sundance attendees will enjoy in between screenings!

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Akon performed in front of a packed Park City Live on Saturday night, the closing night of the Sundance Film Festival. Yes, it was crowded and yes, he took the stage at midnight, but he helped alleviate the crowd by inviting all the girls on stage while singing hits like "Beautiful" and "Right Now (Na Na Na)." More»