137 Franklin St. (Varick
St.), 212-925-7822. FRI & SAT: DJ Coz lays out the
hiphop & dance; 9, free.

119 E. 27th St. (betw.
Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-686-5500. MON: STOLEN MOMENTS:
$mall ¢hange drops real jazz & beyond for swanky folk, sometimes DJ Gerald
McBoing Boing joins in; free.

419 W. 13th St. (betw.
1st St. & Ave A.), 212-414-4245. THURS: PAR-TAY: Weekly
spot to shake your ass to modern house, hiphop & classics, w/$mall ¢hange,
Alec & Duane; 10, free.

33 Ave. B (3rd St.),
212-614-9755. See also "Rock ’n’ Roll". FRI:
AFFAIR: DJs Pazzo & Eva play Britpop & 60’s new
wave in the Kitten Lounge; 10:30, free. SAT: VINYLHOLIC:
DJs Powder & Corbin mix tech/house, deep groove & funk; 10:30, free.

538 E. 14th St. (betw.
Aves. A & B), 212-228-2240. WEDS: HOTROD: The Pontani
Sisters & DJ Johnny Oh chair a night of 50’s & 60’s HotRod
music–bring your rod to drag on 14th St.; 10, $5 guys, ladies free.

117 E. 15th St. (betw.
Irving Pl. & Park Ave. S.), 212-533-0009. THURS: Caffeine’s
DJ Rich w/hiphop; 9, free. FRI: AFROLICIOUS: DJ K.L. Diablo
spins house, hiphop & dancehall; 9:30, $5. SAT: Another night out
w/DJ Rich; 10, $5.

323 W. 44th St. (betw.
8th & 9th Aves.), 212-262-3333. SAT: LA RUMBA:
Cuban night feat. live music by Mo’ Guajiro while DJ Medina
keeps the beat betw. sets w/island Cuban classics; 11,
$12; Come a little earlier & learn salsa; 9 p.m., $12.

47 E. Houston St.
(betw. Mulberry & Mott Sts.), 212-343-7251. WEDS: SOUL
PARTY: DJ Mr. Fine Wine spins classic soul 45’s; 10,
free. FRI: MR. VACATION: Handles vintage reggae, hiphop &
break beats; 10, free. SUN: SHARKBITE: A little bit of everything
as DJ Sharkbite goes from rock to punk to disco to country; 8.
MON: POWERLOUNGE!: DJ Shakey (not to be confused w/Sharkbite,
who plays the night before) bridges rock & jazz; 9, free. TUES:
BOTANICA TUESDAYS: DJ Lil’ Shalimar makes funkiness out
of Stravinsky, the Beatles & Afrika Bambata; 9:30 p.m., free.

47 E. B’way (betw.
Morris & Exchange), 718-456-9119. SAT: GODDESSES:
A party for Big Beautiful Women & their admirers feat. contests & DJ’s
Dave & Jose spinning hits from the last 30 years–$20 gets you entrance
& two drinks; 9.

431 W. 16th St. (betw.
9th & 10th Aves.), 212-714-7116. THURS: LOVE AFFAIR:
After-work dance party w/Korean appetizers from 7-9; 7 p.m.-1 a.m., $5-$10,
ladies free before 8.

225 E. Houston (Essex
St.), 212-246-5985. SAT: THE ALL-STAR PARTY:
House & trance in the main room w/Seth (of GBH fame) in the VIP room; 10,
$20.

511 E. 6th St. (betw.
Aves. A & B), 212-995-8889. MON: B-COZ: House &
disco classics from DJ Emjay w/half-price drinks until 12 a.m.; 10, free.

246 Columbus Ave.
(betw. 71st & 72nd Sts.), 212-712-1666. FRI: INJECTION:
Brutal Bill on the main floor w/house & hiphop feat. Mainee & Richie
Luvv; 10, $15-$20.

215 W. 28th St. (betw.
7th & 8th Aves.), 212-643-1199. SUN: TOGETHER IN SPIRIT:
Soul party w/dance music from 70s & 80s by DJ Wil upstairs, Carolyn &
Glenn downstairs, plus charming plastic plants; 3-10 p.m., $12.

547 W. 21st St. (betw.
10th & 11th Aves.), 212-243-2121. SAT: MIDNIGHT
DISCO: Everyone gets drunk & dances while Hernando Patcheski plays hits
from the last 30 years; 11:30, free.

120 Essex St. (Rivington
St.), 212-533-9616. FRI: CANDY: Shake it just a
little to hiphop, soul & funk w/DJ’s Dr. Solomon, Kevin Shand &
Noah S; 10:30, free.

610 W. 56th St. (betw.
11th & 12th Sts.), 212-398-1014, www.chippendales.com FRI & SAT:
CHIPPENDALES THE SHOW: After a sold-out European stadium tour &
round of previews, Chippendales returns w/nights dedicated solely to the sensual
pleasure of females. The Millennium of the Woman continues, RSVP
212-582-5355 or 866-244-7999; 7:30, $25-$50.

531 2nd Ave. (betw.
29th & 30th Sts.), 212-725-9440. WEDS: Specials for the ladies
all night long & eclectic mix coming through the speakers; 8, free. THURS:
Robbie Ronson spins 80s alternative hits, Britpop, funk & more; 9, free.
FRI: DJ Y spins 70s, 80s & 90s music that’ll make you feel good;
10, free.

70 N. 6th St. (betw.
Kent & Whythe Sts.), Williamsburg, 718-782-5188. WEDS: MATCHBOX:
Live & cheap! Championship boxers fight cookie-baking
female DJ duo Scratch ’n’ Sniff; 10, free. THURS:
THE PONTANI SISTERS SPECTACULAR: The ever-glamorous Pontani Sisters
go all out in their new extravaganza of vaudeville; 9, free.

363 5th Ave. (betw.
5th & 6th Sts.), Bklyn., 718-788-0924. WEDS: LOUNGE
TRIP: Park Slope’s yup clout continues to grow w/music by DJ
Byron, 6, free.

25 Ave. B (betw. 2nd
& 3rd Sts.), 212-674-0984. WEDS: WIKKID!: Two-step
& UK garage w/Greg Poole, New York & Lucinda L.C.; 10, free.

227 Smith St. (betw.
Butler & Douglass Sts.), Bklyn., 718-260-9299. WEDS: THC:
Tech house connection feat. Alexi Delano & Casey Hogan; 9, free. THURS:
BALANCO AZUL: Bossa, soul & global grooves w/resident Ray Velasquez
& guest Jaymz Nylon; 9, free. FRI: ACUPUNCTURE: Funk &
fusion from 8 to 10, followed by Needles & Breakbeat Science on drum ’n’
bass w/2-step thrown in by DB & Quartz; 8, free. SAT: NICKY SIANO:
NYC DJ Siano’s record release party; 8, free. SUN: HANGOVER HELPER:
Deep spiritual house starts at noon w/Jody B. Rubin, after that,
the Soul Immigrants; 12-7 p.m., free. UNDERCITY: Residents Clark, Sheldon
Drake & Spinoza bring experimental, dub, ambient & techno; 7, free.
MON: Eclectic sounds from Adam & Mr. Chips; 9, free. TUES:
SIT ’N’ SPIN: Old & new disco (you know, like Daft Punk,
that’s new disco) w/Johnny Bubbles & DJ On the Rocks; 9, free.

166 1st Ave. (betw.
10th & 11th Sts.), 212-228-0444.

IZZY LOUNGE (Upstairs):
FRI: IT’S ALL GOOD: Funk & soul w/DJ Ishmael, 9, $5.
SAT: GET THE FUNK IN: House & funk w/DJ Taka; 10, $5. SUN:
SUNDAY NIGHT JAZZ: Jam session w/pianist Jean Michel Pilc starts
at midnight; 9, $10. MON: FALSE ADVERTISING: New tech house night
feat. Mattware & LowEnd; 9, free. TUES: THE REAL LIVE SHOW:
Hiphop bacchanal hosted by Dionysos; 9, $5.

IZZY LIVE (Downstairs): FRI: IT’S ALL GOOD: Funk &
soul w/Stratosphere, Angel Baby Band & Mental Notes; 9, $10. SAT:
GET THE FUNK IN: Live funk & Latin bands incl. D’Vash, Pinch &
Freelance Bishops; 9, $10.

771 8th Ave.
(betw. 47th & 48th Sts.), 212-247-7518. SAT: REFLEX:
Lonely child Lo-Fi Lee works up an 80’s timewarp, free if you dress as
Duran Duran, Adam Ant (yeouch!), Boy George or Visage; 10, $5-$8.

51 1st Ave. (betw.
3rd & 4th Sts.), 212-677-3160. FRI: AUDIO ENLIGHTENMENT:
You bring the CD, you pick the track, they play it, be courteous w/your selection;
10, free.

218 Sullivan St. (betw.
Bleecker & 3rd Sts.), 212-802-4506. FRI: JUICY
FRUIT: Flavian, Jean-Claude, Malcolm, Alan Gordon & Phanie’s weekly
party feat. DJs Peter Parker & Alan Gordon playing hiphop & r&b;
10.

248 5th St. (betw.
5th & 6th Aves.), 212-253-6050. WEDS: DUBCHEK VS.
PUPPETMASTER: Dub & Jamaican variety night; 9:30, free.

47 W. 20th St. (6th
Ave.), 212-807-7780. See also "Rock ’n’
Roll." WEDS: LIVE!: New night touts house, trance & progressive–DJs
Jonas Bronk, Nodus, There4 & Amazin A take part; 9:30, $15; THE LOVE
MACHINE: 70’s Retro is still novel after all these years in the Chapel
Lounge w/DJs Redstar & Vito Fun; 9:30, $15.

59 5th Ave. (13th
St.), 212-802-4506. SUN: FLIRT MONDAYS: Alice in
Wonderland Masquerade Ball Evening w/music by IMG model Kiara & Peter Parker;
10.

499 10th Ave., 2nd
fl. (38th St.), 212-244-4521. SUN: REVIVAL: Attend
brunch in remote but enormous venue, w/deep house by DJ Urban Rhythm
& The Housekeeper spinning trance on the outdoor patio; 10 a.m.-4
p.m., free.

354 Bowery (4th St.),
212-475-7621. MON: WORLD FAMOUS PONTANI SISTERS:
Yesteryear Vegas-style extravaganza w/glamour to spare, these girls are
getting plenty of work around town & for good reason; 9-10:30 p.m., $3.

252 E. 51st St. (2nd
Ave.), 212-888-2453. FRI: DECK PARTY: Fresh funk, hiphop,
house & disco w/DJ Mr. Magnum; 9, free. TUES: EXPERIMENTAL TUESDAYS:
Experimental w/DJ Ray Rock; 9, free.

17 Thompson St. (betw.
Canal & Grand Sts.), 212-343-0828. TUES: SHARE LIBATIONS:
DJs Qool Marv & Eddie Ed provide urban lounge, hiphop & world
at chilled-out spot conducive to quality time–drink specials 6-9, 917-309-6101
for info; 6-2 a.m., free.

246 W. 14th St. (betw.
7th & 8th Aves.), 212-675-1567, www.nells.com WEDS: CUBANSOUL/WORLDBEAT
CAFE: DJ Medina’s night of old-school Cuban favorites highlights
the island’s dominance of NYC club life, feat. live performances;
9, $10; Worldbeat Cafe downstairs has DJ Elvira w/Pure Salsa, www.cubansoul.com
for info; 9, $7-$10. THURS: CORPORATE CASUAL THURSDAYS: "The
premiere networking & social event for mature, sophisticated urban professionals"
feat. live entertainment, buffet & DJ Jerome on the decks w/hot r&b,
soul & house; 6-10, $10. FRI: THERAPY: Rob Stapleton hosts
a night of comedy followed by DJ Chris Love spinning hiphop; 6, $10.

22 7th Ave. S. (Leroy
St.), 212-293-0323, www.glowgirl.com THURS: GUILTY PLEASURES:
Glorya Wholesome & Gil’s party for transsexuals, cross-dressers &
their admirers showcases transgender performers, live vocalists & lip-sync
artists, plus chance to win $500 in drag queen contest w/guests Miss Shakira,
Bonita, Miss Asia, Pearl & Madiva; 9, $15 women, $20 men. FRI: DIVA
‘74: Relive the days of Disco w/DJ Crater & drag shows; 10, $15.
SAT: GLORYA WHOLESOME’S LIVING LEGENDS: Another party
for transsexuals & cross-dressers feat. drag shows & sounds by DJ Carter
plus guests; $10 women, $20 men.

196 Orchard St. (betw.
Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-477-1550. FRI: HEFMAN’S
ENCHANTED TIKI HUT: Tiki, mambo, bossanova & plenty of umbrella drinks
at this new Luau party–wear a Hawaiian shirt & get a free shot; 10,
$3. SAT: LIFFED OFF: Brown Hornet cuts & pastes dub, breaks,
hiphop & eastern flavors; 11:30, free.

49 E. 21st St. (betw.
Park Ave. & B’way), 212-353-8833. FRI: GLOBESONIC:
One year anniversary party feat. electronic world music of Sultan 32, Addis
Pace & Acidophilus (sexiest DJ name this week, bar none); 9, free.

217 E. 3rd St. (betw.
Aves. B & C), 212-375-9066. SAT: BLOOM: Cozy LES spot
gets a weekend show w/El Rey mixing ambient techno & deep tech house; 7-11
p.m., free. TUES: DON HILL’S BIRTHDAY: DJs Joe MacEwan, Alan
& BP Fallon celebrate good times; 9, free.

194 Ave. A (betw.
12th & 13th Sts.), 212-529-4712. Always free. WEDS:
ACOUSTIC OPEN STAGE: Singer/songwriters, poets & performance artists
welcome at party hosted by acoustic punk band Joie/DBG, sign-up at 7;
7-11 p.m., free. DAMAGED: DJ Dandy Sex supplies massive amounts of goth,
new wave, punk & industrial; 11:30. THURS: WELL SUSSED:
The Who, The Kinks plus Sam & Dave; 9. FRI: VOO DOO A GO-GO!:
Professor Jeff & Tibby X’s sinful evening of pleasure; 11. SAT:
BOSS SOUNDS: Monthly ska, reggae, soul & mod party feat. Johnny
Metro, Agent Jay & Upsetter FC; 10, free. SUN: THE OTHER SIDE:
DJ Jarek & Paul w/goth, industrial & new wave; 9. MON: HEAVY
MANNERS MONDAYS: DJ’s Marvelous Hagler, Johnny Metro, Agent Jay &
Upsetter FC spin reggae & its offshoots & antecedents–ska,
rocksteady & dub; 9. TUES: THE SHADOW FACTORY: Experimental
pop, drone, post-punk & something called "children’s psychedelia"
w/DJ Jon Deadleaves; 10, free.

187 Orchard St. (betw.
Stanton & Houston Sts.), 212-388-1288. MON: SCATALOGICS:
Open turntable party has been making the scene for three years now. Bring your
own records, headphones & stage names, sign-ups start at 9–tonight:
guest DJ John Selway.

249 Eldridge St. (betw.
Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-777-5153, www.sapphirelounge.com Half
priced drinks 7-10 p.m. WEDS: SHORTY’S LOVE LOUNGE: DJ Ramsy
returns w/mix of hiphop, funk & disco tunes; 7, free. THURS: STRAIGHT
UP: Start your weekend a little early while downing multiple rounds
of scotch & soda w/DJ E-Man–one of NY’s best hiphop, house, classics
& soul spinners; 10, $3. FRI: VARIETY: DJ Jazzy Nice
pumps the crowd w/house, reggae, funk & classics; 12 a.m., $5; SAT: INFINITY:
DJ Seth K spins house, classics, old-school, hiphop & Latin; 7, $5.
SUN: SOCIAL SUNDAY: DJs Chappy & Don S. start the week right–w/half-price
drinks to get the introspective downtown folk dancing; 10, $1
contrib. MON: SAPPHIRE MONDAZE: Brian from Sleaze Factor
& Kevin McCray keep every form of house music coming through the speakers;
$5. TUES: TOUCH TUESDAYS: DJ Wil Milton brings WNYU’s "Candy
Store" further downtown; 10, $1 contrib.

285 W. B’way
(Canal St.), 212-358-3580. THURS: GIANT STEP: Show up
here for the deepest sounds in dance music w/resident DJ Ron Trent &
special guests each week; 10, $10. SAT: THE SHOW: New party
feat. Big Ben w/hiphop, house & reggae for your rear motile needs;
10, $10-$20.

618 W. 46th St.
(betw. 11th. & 12th. Aves.), 212-489-0001. FRI:
AMERICAN DJ CONCERT SERIES: New weekly series feat. "The Trance Messiah"
Christopher Lawrence–Joe Lodi, DJ Klutch & Shawn Ink also take
the floor to play club favorites; 11, $30.

229 Dekalb Ave., Fort
Greene, Bklyn., 718-222-1510. THURS: The Sorceror plays reggae, hiphop
& r&b; 10:30, free. SAT: Alkemi provides "spiritual
life" & soulful house; 10:30, free.

35 E. 13th St., 3rd
fl. (betw. University Pl. & B’way), 212-979-6677, www.bar13.com
THURS: BROADCAST: Michael T, Alex & Joe II flow popular
80s & new wave tunes; 10, free. FRI & SAT: DOUBLE YOUR PLEASURE:
Hiphop, soul, funk reggae & old school from DJ Cadet; 9, $10. SUN: SHOUT:
Psychedelic soul/dance party for fans of 60s & 70s mod & punk; 10, free.

355 W. 41st St. (9th
Ave.), 917-446-5546. SAT: ONE LOVE!: Irish-backed Reggae party
feat. Da Lovin DJ, The Last Tribe & The Yellow No.5 Orchestra (live hiphop),
head bobbing will ensue; 9, free.

28 E. 23rd St. (betw.
Madison Ave. & Park Ave. S.), 212-254-6117. WEDS: GOMORRAH:
Weekly fetish party feat. Die J! Mars, Vivid Video (muliple angles? god bless
DVD!); 8, sliding scale admission starting at $20 for those in khakis to $5
if you’re sporting fetish gear. THURS: TAINTED LOVE: Lo-Fi
Lee flashes back w/80’s new wave; $5 before 10, $10 after; SWING NITE:
Lo-Fi Lee brings in the Swing Doctors to move you until 10; 6, $5. FRI:
KITSCH INN: Classic cheeze evening of live music, performance
art & burlesque–tonight, Tapping the Vein & Carfax Abbey at 8 p.m.
followed by the Amazing Mammary Extravaganza at 10; 8, $15-$10, $5 before midnight.
TUES: BOMBSHELL!: Burlesque performances, go-go dancers &
revelry feat. Ms. Bonnie Dunn, Dirty Martini & Ms. Tickle–DJ
Rai from the Vampyros Lesbos party supplies the sexy tunes; 9, $8 guys, $5 ladies.

219 2nd Ave. (betw. 13th
& 14th Sts.), 212-533-2860. SAT: GLAM 2001: For those
who remember Coney Island High reverently, DJ’s Nikki Kane & Michael
T. keep glam, punk & metal tracks flowing, plus go-go girls & Coyote
Shivers (the band responsible for the Kids in the Hall theme song)
at 11; 11, $10.

484 Union Ave. (Stillman
St.), Williamsburg, 718-609-0484. MON: DJ RigRocker spins the
finest honky tonk, truckin’, country tunes found on vinyl; 10, free.

12 Spring St. (Elizabeth
St.), 212-633-6513. THURS: HEY, LOVE: West Coast party
now in Soho as residents Sensation, Stats & Consigliere rock r&b, dancehall
& garage house; 9, free.

167 Bleecker St. (betw.
Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-260-7993. THURS: NEXT:
DJ Cool CH helps the young & upwardly mobile gyrate to hiphop, r&b,
disco, reggae & Latin freestyle; 6, $5.

130 W. 3rd St. (betw.
5th & 6th Aves.), 212-777-7745. See also "Rock ’n’
Roll." Most weekends, call first. FRI: ALTERLATINO: Live
performances, salsa & rock en Español by DJ Time; 9, $5-$12.
SAT: BRAZILIAN WAY: 110% Brazilian all night long w/live show
from DJ Fabio S., 212-869-1515 for guestlist; 10, $5-$12, free before
11.

16 Mercer St. (Howard
St.), 212-941-6492. Open Weds. & Thurs. 7:30 p.m.-2 a.m.; Fri. &
Sat. 8 p.m.-3 a.m. DJs start at 10:30. WEDS: SPIN CYCLE 74: DJ’s
Anthony LaPoet & Mark Toney. THURS: SUPER SANCHOCHO: Live
music from Los Amigos Invisibles w/DJ’s Afro & Chulius. FRI: MONDO
BOSSA: DJ Ray Velasquez tastefully lays down bossa, afro & jazz beats.
SAT: SATIATE: Taka & Hitoshi trade weekly duties.

125 E. 11th St. (betw.
3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-353-1600. WEDS: THE BIG EVENT:
Guest DJ Eddie Baez mixes progressive house, or you can see residents
Avery & Sean Sharpe w/go-go dancer Hortha; 10, $20. THURS: GIRLS
NITE OUT: Resident DJs spin progressive house, hiphop & 80’s tracks;
10, $20 guys, girls free. FRI: MIRROR MIRROR: Check the scenesters
on the balcony as they resuscitate the lost days of disco, at the only club
w/enough clout to shut down an NYC street; 10, $20.

121 Essex St. (betw.
Rivington & Delancey Sts.), 212-477-2998. Open 5-4 a.m.; Happy Hour
till 8 feat. half price well drinks & draughts. WEDS: DJ Lo w/Humpday
Rock. THURS & FRI: DJ Teddy plays glam, punk, funk, psych & metal.
SAT: DJ Lo pushes out "crotch rock," which is what they called
gallstones in olden times.

1 West St. (betw.
Liberty & Vessey Sts.), 212-524-7000. SUN: THE STEREO
SHOW: On the 107th floor, Penelope Tuesdae hosts "Date Odyssey
2001," singles shindig w/name cards, party favors & floor show–try
not to get drunk & distracted by the view; 8:30, free.

16 1st Ave. (betw. 1st
& 2nd Sts.), 212-260-1549. FRI & SAT: ALLSTARS:
DJ’s Butt L, $mall ¢hange (who seems to be booked every night of the week
somewhere in Manhattan), Larry Love, Soul Selector & friends keep it moving;
10, $5.

265 Bedford Ave. (betw.
Grand & N. 1st Sts.) 718-384-1664. THURS: SILKY: Hang
out on the patio & listen to DJ K.L. Diablo’s mix of downtempo, hiphop
& funk; 12-4 a.m., free.

AUBETTE

119 E.
27th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-686-5500. MON:
STOLEN MOMENTS: $mall ¢hange drops real jazz & beyond for swanky
folk, sometimes DJ Gerald McBoing Boing joins in; free.

APT.

419 W.
13th St. (betw. 1st St. & Ave A.), 212-414-4245. THURS: PAR-TAY:
Weekly spot to shake your ass to modern house, hiphop & classics, w/$mall
¢hange, Alec & Duane; 10, free.

BARAZA

133 Ave.
C (betw. 8th & 9th Sts.), 212-539-0811. WEDS: THIAROYE:
DJ Dakar plays roots reggae & drum ’n’ bass; 10, free. FRI:
VU JADE: Brazilian & Latin tunes from DJ Maurice; 10, free. SAT:
DJ Bay of Pigs w/Cuban salsa & funk; 10, free. MON: DIGGS
2000: House, r&b & dance music; 10, free. TUES: DJ DAEMON:
Provides ambient & trip hop for your lateral; 10, free.

BAKTUN

418 W.
14th St. (9th Ave.), 212-206-1590. WEDS: MUD: Baktun re-opens
w/new party feat. art gallery, films & house DJ’s Hiro Derek Marin
& Bruce Tantum; 9, contrib.

CLUB MK

431 W.
16th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-714-7116. THURS: LOVE
AFFAIR: After-work dance party w/Korean appetizers from 7-9; 7 p.m.-1 a.m.,
$5-$10, ladies free before 8.

CREAM

246 Columbus
Ave. (betw. 71st & 72nd Sts.), 212-712-1666. FRI: INJECTION:
Brutal Bill on the main floor w/house & hiphop feat. Mainee & Richie
Luvv; 10, $15-$20.

DEMERARA

215 W.
28th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-643-1199. SUN: TOGETHER
IN SPIRIT: Soul party w/dance music from 70s & 80s by DJ Wil upstairs,
Carolyn & Glenn downstairs, plus charming plastic plants; 3-10 p.m., $12.

EXIT

610 W.
56th St. (betw. 11th & 12th Sts.), 212-398-1014, www.chippendales.com
FRI & SAT: CHIPPENDALES THE SHOW: After a sold-out European stadium
tour & round of previews, Chippendales returns w/nights dedicated solely
to the sensual pleasure of females. The millennium of the woman continues,
res. 212-582-5355 or 866-244-7999; 7:30, $25-$50.

FINAL HOME

241 Lafayette
St. (betw. Prince & Spring Sts.), 212-966-0202. SAT: OPENTABLES:
Show off your skills in this Nolita record store, call to set a time; 1-7 p.m.,
free. SUN: OPENTABLES: Five more hours to strut your stuff; 1-6
p.m., free.

FRANK’S
LOUNGE

660 Fulton
St. (S. Elliot St.), Bklyn., 718-726-1322, www.bangtheparty.com FRI:
BANG THE PARTY: E-man & Lori take turns on the tables celebrating
their fourth anniversary, next week the festivities continue at Baktun
on July 13th; 11, $5.

FUN

130 Madison
St. (betw. Pike & Market Sts.), 212-964-0303, www.fun-ny.com Open
daily from 8 p.m.-4 a.m. SAT: REGRESSIVE TECHNOLOGIES V.4.0: I-F
is in from Amsterdam w/Ulysses, Mikey & the Regressive Technologies
dancers; 10, $10.

GALAPAGOS

70 N.
6th St. (betw. Kent & Whythe Sts.), Williamsburg, 718-782-5188. THURS:
THE PONTANI SISTERS SPECTACULAR: The ever-glamorous Pontani Sisters
go all out in their new extravaganza of camp vaudeville; 9, free.

GUERNICA

25 Ave.
B (betw. 2nd & 3rd Sts.), 212-674-0984. WEDS: WIKKID!:
Two-step & UK garage w/Greg Poole, New York & Lucinda L.C.; 10,
free.

HALCYON

227 Smith
St. (betw. Butler & Douglass Sts.), Bklyn., 718-260-9299. THURS:
BALANCO AZUL: Bossa, soul & global grooves w/resident Ray Velasquez
& guest Jaymz Nylon; 9, free. FRI: ACUPUNCTURE: Funk &
fusion from 8 to 10, followed by Needles & Breakbeat Science on drum ’n’
bass w/a little 2-step thrown in by DB & Quartz; 8, free. SAT: ASE
BBQ II: Kevin Hedge of Blaze cooks up underground house, free BBQ till 10;
8, $10. SUN: HANGOVER HELPER: Deep spiritual house starts at
noon w/Jody B. Rubin, after that, the Soul Immigrants; 12-7 p.m., free.
UNDERCITY: Residents Clark, Sheldon Drake & Spinoza bring experimental,
dub, psychedelic ambient & techno; 7, free. MON: Eclectic
sounds from Adam & Mr. Chips; 9, free. TUES: RUDY TUESDAY:
Dancehall, dub & reggae party hosts Ticklah of Roots Combination w/residents
Loki & Lars Weiss; 6, free.

IZZY LIVE (DOWNSTAIRS): FRI: IT’S ALL GOOD: Funk &
soul w/Alia Marie, Mango, Quickly & P.I.C.; 9, $10. SAT: GET THE
FUNK IN: Live funk & Latin bands incl. Turabian, Milque Toast &
Funkmonk; 9, $10.

JACK ROSE UPSTAIRS

771 8th
Ave. (betw. 47th & 48th Sts.), 212-247-7518. SAT:
REFLEX: Lo-Fi Lee follows Bush’s lead & works up an 80’s
timewarp, free if you dress as Duran Duran, Adam Ant (yeouch!), Boy George or
Visage; 10, $5-$8.

KARMA

51 1st
Ave. (betw. 3rd & 4th Sts.), 212-677-3160. FRI: AUDIO
ENLIGHTENMENT: You bring the CD, you pick the track, they play it, be courteous
w/your selection; 10, free.

LANSKY LOUNGE

104 Norfolk
St. (Delancey St.), 212-677-9489. MON: MANIC MONDAY: Lo-Fi
Lee continues his urban conquest w/another night of 80’s & new wave
music; 8, free.

LEI BAR

139 1/2
E. 7th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-420-9517. FRI: PLANET
CLAIRE: Go-go action & 80s hits from hosts Holly (Greendoor) &
Johnny T. (Motherfucker), plus come early to hear hiphop; 10, $5-$7. SAT:
TRICK: DJ Miss Guy (of the Toilet Boys), Jesse Malin & Holly
spin rock, soul & punk, plus go-go dancers; 11, $7.

248 5th
St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-253-6050. WEDS: DUBCHEK
VS. PUPPETMASTER: Dub & Jamaican variety night; 9:30, free.

47 W.
20th St. (6th Ave.), 212-807-7780. See also "Rock
’n’ Roll." WEDS: LIVE!: New night touts house,
trance & progressive DJs–Jonas Bronk, Nodus, There4 & Amazin A;
9:30, $15; THE LOVE MACHINE: 70’s Retro is still novel after all
these years in the Chapel Lounge w/DJs Redstar & Vito Fun; 9:30, $15.

LULU’S
CAFE LOUNGE

499 10th
Ave., 2nd fl. (38th St.), 212-244-4521. SUN: REVIVAL:
Skip church & attend brunch w/deep house by DJ Urban Rhythm, or enjoy
the outdoor patio while listening to The Housekeeper spin trance; 10
a.m.-4 p.m., free.

MARION’S

354 Bowery
(4th St.), 212-475-7621. MON: WORLD FAMOUS PONTANI
SISTERS: Yesteryear Vegas-style extravaganza w/glamour to spare;
9-10:30 p.m., $3.

NELL’S

246 W.
14th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-675-1567, www.nells.com WEDS:
CUBANSOUL/WORLDBEAT CAFE: DJ Medina’s old-school Cuban favorites
w/live performances are another example of the island’s dominance
of NYC nightlife; 9, $10; Worldbeat Cafe downstairs feat. DJ Elvira w/Pure Salsa,
www.cubansoul.com for info; 9, $7-$10. THURS: CORPORATE CASUAL THURSDAYS:
"The premiere networking & social event for mature, sophisticated urban
professionals" feat. live entertainment, buffet & DJ Jerome on the
decks w/hot r&b, soul & house; 6-10, $10. FRI: THERAPY:
Rob Stapleton hosts a night of comedy followed by DJ Chris Love spinning
hiphop; 6, $10.

NEVA

28 7th
Ave. S. (Leroy St.), 212-696-6707. WEDS: PURE BUTTER:
Hiphop, funk, soul & reggae w/DJ Eli, an open kitchen until 3 a.m. &
film classics upstairs; downstairs lounge feat. Motown & soul; 10, free.

NOW BAR

22 7th
Ave. S. (Leroy St.), 212-293-0323, www.glowgirl.com THURS: GUILTY
PLEASURES: Glorya Wholesome & Gil’s party for transsexuals, cross-dressers
& their admirers showcases transgender performers, live vocalists &
lip-sync artists, plus chance to win $500 in drag queen contest w/guests Miss
Shakira, Bonita, Miss Asia, Pearl & Madiva; 9, $15 women, $20 men. FRI:
DIVA ‘74: Relive the days of Disco w/DJ Crater & drag shows;
10, $15. SAT: GLORYA WHOLESOME’S LIVING LEGENDS: Another
party for transsexuals & cross-dressers feat. drag shows & sounds by
DJ Carter plus guests; $10 women, $20 men.

PLANT BAR

217 E.
3rd St. (betw. Aves. B & C), 212-375-9066. SAT: BLOOM:
El Rey mixes ambient techno & deep tech house; 7-11 p.m., free.

RAVEN CAFE

194 Ave.
A (betw. 12th & 13th Sts.), 212-529-4712. Always free.
WEDS: ACOUSTIC OPEN STAGE: Hosted by acoustic punk band Joie/DBG,
singer/songwriters, poets & performance artists welcome, sign-up at 7; 7-11
p.m., free. DAMAGED: DJ Dandy Sex supplies massive amounts of goth, new
wave, punk & industrial; 11:30. THURS: WELL SUSSED:
The Who, The Kinks plus Sam & Dave; 9. FRI: VOO DOO A GO-GO!:
Professor Jeff & Tibby X’s sinful evening of pleasure; 11. SAT:
ROCK ’N’ ROLL HIGH SCHOOL: 70’s hard rock, glam &
punk w/DJ H; 10, free. SUN: THE OTHER SIDE: DJ Jarek & Paul
w/goth, industrial & new wave; 9. MON: HEAVY MANNERS MONDAYS:
DJ’s Marvelous Hagler, Johnny Metro, Agent Jay & Upsetter FC spin reggae
& its offshoots & antecedents–ska, rocksteady &
dub; 9. TUES: THE SHADOW FACTORY: Experimental pop, drone, post-punk
& something called "children’s psychedelia" w/DJ Jon Deadleaves;
10, free.

SAPPHIRE

249 Eldridge
St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-777-5153, www.sapphirelounge.com
Half priced drinks 7-10 p.m. WEDS: SHORTY’S LOVE LOUNGE:
DJ Ramsy returns w/mix of hiphop, funk & disco tunes; 7, free. THURS:
STRAIGHT UP: Start your weekend a little early while downing
multiple rounds of scotch & soda w/DJ E-Man–one of NY’s best hiphop,
house, classics & soul spinners; 10, $3. FRI: VARIETY:
DJ Jazzy Nice pumps the crowd w/house, reggae, funk & classics; 12 a.m.,
$5; SAT: INFINITY: DJ Seth K spins house, classics, old-school,
hiphop & Latin; 7, $5. SUN: SOCIAL SUNDAY: DJs Chappy &
Don S. start the week right–w/half-price drinks to get the introspective
downtown folk dancing; 10, $1 contrib. MON: SAPPHIRE MONDAZE:
Brian from Sleaze Factor & Kevin McCray keep every form of house music
coming through the speakers; $5. TUES: TOUCH TUESDAYS: DJ Wil
Milton brings WNYU’s "Candy Store" further downtown; 10, $1 contrib.

SHINE

285 W.
B’way (Canal St.), 212-358-3580. THURS: GIANT STEP:
Weekly session for the deepest sounds in dance music w/resident DJ Ron Trent
& special guests each week; 10, $10. SAT: THE SHOW:
New party feat. Big Ben w/hiphop, house & reggae for your booty shakin’
needs; 10, $10-$20.

SOUND FACTORY

618 W.
46th St. (betw. 11th. & 12th. Aves.), 212-489-0001.
FRI: AMERICAN DJ CONCERT SERIES: New weekly series starts off
w/DJ Skribble of MTV fame broadcasting house & dance pop–Joe Lodi,
DJ Klutch & Shawn Ink each take the floor to play club favorites;
11, $30.

SPA

76 E.
13th St. (betw. B’way & Lafayette St.), 212-388-1060. WEDS:
SHATTERED: DJ’s Nick, Mike, Paul & Daniel go by their real
names at this Amber room rock ’n’ roll party, w/progressive beats
in the White Room; 10, $20-$10. THURS: ULTRA: Mystery house DJ’s
rotate for a mixed crowd; 10, $20-$10. FRI: HOLLYWOOD 2001: Marvel
at the glory of the human race at this model fest feat. DJ’s Eric
Le Peau & Mark Ronson; 10, $10-$25. SAT: JET SET: Alleged
Europeans hangout w/house music (surprise) from DJ Etienne coming
through the speakers; 10, $10-$25. TUES: KICKS: Night of self-congratulatory
fashion scene fabulousness w/a background of progressive beats & hiphop
feat. DJ’s Eric LePeau, King & Galeano; 10, $10-$20.

TRUE

28 E.
23rd St. (betw. Madison Ave. & Park Ave. S.), 212-254-6117. TUES:
BOMBSHELL!: Burlesque performances, Go-go dancers & revelry feat.
performances by Ms. Bonnie Dunn, Dirty Martini & Ms. Tickle–DJ
Rai from the Vampyros Lesbos party supplies the sexy tunes; 9, $8 guys, $5 ladies.
WEDS: GOMORRAH: Weekly fetish party feat. Die J! Mars, Vivid Video;
8, sliding scale admission starting at $20 for those in khakis to $5 if you’re
sporting fetish gear. THURS: TAINTED LOVE: Lo-Fi Lee flashes back
w/80’s new wave; $5 before 10, $10 after; SWING NITE: Lo-Fi Lee
brings in the the Swing Doctors to move you rhythmically till 10;
6, $5.

219 FLAMINGO

219 2nd
Ave. (betw. 13th & 14th Sts.), 212-533-2860. SAT: GLAM
2001: For those who remember Coney Island High reverently, DJ’s Nikki
Kane & Michael T. keep glam, punk & metal tracks flowing, plus go-go
girls & Coyote Shivers (responsible for the Kids in the Hall theme
song) live music at 11; 11, $10.

UNION POOL
SALON

484 Union
Ave. (Stillman St.), Williamsburg, 718-609-0484. MON: DJ RigRocker
spins the finest honky tonk, truckin’, country tunes found on vinyl; 10,
free.

VIG

12 Spring
St. (Elizabeth St.), 212-633-6513. THURS: HEY, LOVE: West
Coast party now in Soho as residents Sensation, Stats & Consigliere rock
r&b, dancehall & garage house; 9, free.

VILLAGE LANTERN

167 Bleecker
St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-260-7993. THURS:
NEXT: DJ Cool CH helps the young & upwardly mobile gyrate to hiphop,
r&b, disco, reggae & Latin freestyle; 6, $5.

VOID

16 Mercer
St. (Howard St.), 212-941-6492. Open Weds. & Thurs. 7:30 p.m.-2
a.m.; Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m.-3 a.m. DJs start at 10:30. WEDS: SPIN
CYCLE 74: DJ’s Ada & Jesse Mann. THURS: SUPER SANCHOCHO:
Live music from Los Amigos Invisibles w/DJ’s Afro & Chulius. FRI:
MONDO BOSSA: DJ Ray Velasquez tastefully lays down bossa, afro &
jazz beats. SAT: SATIATE: Taka & Hitoshi trade weekly
duties.

WEBSTER HALL

125 E.
11th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-353-1600. WEDS: THE
BIG EVENT: Guest DJ Eddie Baez mixes progressive house, alternatively, you
can see residents Avery & Sean Sharpe plus go-go dancer Hortha; 10, $20.
THURS: GIRLS NITE OUT: Resident DJs spin progressive house, hiphop
& 80’s tracks; 10, $20 guys, girls free. FRI: MIRROR MIRROR:
Check the scenesters on the balcony as they resuscitate the lost days of disco;
10, $20.

WHISKEY WARD

XVI

16 1st Ave.
(betw. 1st & 2nd Sts.), 212-260-1549. FRI & SAT: ALLSTARS:
DJ’s Butt L, $mall ¢hange (who seems to be booked every night of the week
somewhere in Manhattan), Larry Love, Soul Selector & friends keep it moving;
10, $5.

YABBY CAFE

265 Bedford
Ave. (betw. Grand & N. 1st Sts.) 718-384-1664. THURS: SILKY:
Hang out on the patio & listen to DJ K.L. Diablo’s mix of downtempo,
hiphop & funk; 12-4 a.m., free.

APEXX LOUNGE

137 Franklin
St. (Varick St.), 212-925-7822. FRI: DJ K on the hiphop &
dance tip; 9, free. SAT: DJ Dis also spins hiphop & dance; 9, free.

AUBETTE

119 E.
27th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-686-5500. WEDS:
STACKED DECK: $mall ¢hange vibes out in social lounge w/underground
hiphop, deep funk, house, salsa & breaks; 8, free. MON: STOLEN
MOMENTS: $mall ¢hange drops real jazz & beyond for swanky folk, sometimes
DJ Gerald McBoing Boing joins in; free.

BARAZA

BEAUTY BAR

231 E.
14th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-539-1389. Half priced drinks
till 9. WEDS: AM/FU: 60s & 70s big beat party w/Mike M.D.
behind the wheel; 10, free. THURS: POP-O-DELIC: Acid-styled
bubblegum pop party w/the Professor; 10, free. FRI: MEDIUM RARE:
WBAI’s DJ Monk1 spins deep 60s & 70s groove, city soul & Jamaican
r&b; 10, free. SAT: THE ALMIGHTY BURNER: Young DJ Samir kicks
out jazz-groove-soul-funk jams, from James Brown & Herbie Hancock to Jungle
Brothers & Tribe; 10, free. MON: FLYING JINNY: Shecky Wrek
spins it all; 10, free. TUES: TRUCK STOP TUESDAY: The Professor
serves up 18-wheel anthems about cheating, lying & the bottle; 10, free.

CHEETAH

12 W.
21st St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-206-7770. No sneakers, hats,
jeans or athletic gear, ever. THURS: AERODYNAMIC NIGHTS: Dress
to impress as celebs, movers & shakers gather for live performances feat.
Ron Grant & guests; 8, $20. SAT: CHERCHEZ LA FEMME: City natives
as well as bridge & tunnel types line up for DJ Rich Rydell’s
house beats, fabulous trapeze artists & DJ Double "00"
spinning hiphop downstairs–open bar 10-11–212-252-CLUB for
guestlist & info; 10, $20. SUN: MARDI GRAS: Studio 54’s
Nicky Siano & DJ Merritt spin for ongoing party feat. hot DJs & different
acts each week–open bar from 9:30-11; $10. MON: PURR: Four
years & still going–Bonnie & Belinda host–hiphop party for
celebs & ultra-trendy folks; $25 men, $7 ladies. TUES: CANDELA:
DJs Camilo, Andre & Dennis Da Menace bring salsa, reggae & r&b to
weekly party–open bar 10-11; $15.

DEMERARA

215 W.
28th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-643-1199. SUN: TOGETHER
IN SPIRIT: Soul party w/dance music from 70s & 80s by DJ Wil upstairs,
Carolyn & Glenn downstairs; 3-10 p.m., $12.

GALAPAGOS

70 N.
6th St. (betw. Kent & Whythe Sts.), Williamsburg, 718-782-5188. THURS:
THE PONTANI SISTERS SPECTACULAR: The ever-glamorous Pontani Sisters
go all out in their new extravaganza; 9, free.

GINGER’S
BAR

363 5th
Ave. (betw. 5th & 6th Sts.), Bklyn., 718-788-0924. WEDS:
LOUNGE TRIP: Park Slope’s yup clout continues to grow w/music
by DJ Byron, 6, free.

HALCYON

227 Smith
St., Bklyn., 718-260-9299. WEDS: THC: For "Tech House
Connection," minimal soul w/Mike Bryant; 9, free; TRAINSPOTTER’S
HAPPY HOUR: Tech house from Peter Anthony & Mr. Cotter eases you into
the evening w/$2.50 Brooklyn Beer bottles; 6-9 p.m., free. THURS:
BALANCO AZUL: Bossa soul & global grooves w/resident Ray Velasquez
& guest Jaymz Nylon; 9, free. FRI: ACUPUNCTURE THERAPY: Drum
’n’ bass w/Needles; 10, free. SAT: NU-PSCHIDT: Resident
DJ’s play indeterminate music; 12, free. SUN: HANGOVER HELPER:
Deep spiritual house starting at noon w/Jody B. Rubin followed by the Soul Immigrants;
12-7 p.m., free. MON: "Eclectic" sounds from Adam & Mr.
Chips; 9, free. TUES: JFK-HOLE: Fat Kat & Squelch debauch
Lincoln bedroom style; 9, free.

LA BELLE EPOQUE

827 B’way
(betw. 12th & 13th Sts.), 212-254-6436. THURS: LA RUMBA:
Dance to salsa & old-school Cuban music w/DJ Fede–live performances
at 9:30 & 11:30; $10.

LA NOUVELLE
JUSTINE

101 E
2nd St. (betw. 1st Ave. & Ave. A), 212-673-8908. FRI: VICE
& VIRTUE: Doctors & nurses, schoolgirls & boys, Laurels &
Hardys are all possible themes at this live inversion of a Doublemint commercial;
11, $10, women free before 12 a.m.

LEI BAR

139 1/2
E. 7th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-420-9517. FRI: PLANET
CLAIRE: Go-go action & 80s hits from hosts Holly (Greendoor) &
Johnny T. (Motherfucker), plus come early to hear hiphop; 10, $5-$7. SAT:
TRICK: DJ Miss Guy (of the Toilet Boys), Jesse Malin & Holly
spin rock, soul & punk, plus go-go dancers; 11, $7.

218 Sullivan
St. (betw. Bleecker & 3rd Sts.), 212-802-4506. FRI: JUICY
FRUIT: Flavian, Jean-Claude, Malcolm, Alan Gordon & Phanie’s weekly
party feat. DJs Peter Parker & Alan Gordon on the hiphop & r&b tip;
10.

248 5th
St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-253-6050. WEDS: DUBCHEK
VS. PUPPETMASTER: Dub & Jamaican variety night; 9:30, free.

47 W.
20th St. (6th Ave.), 212-807-7780. WEDS: LIVE!:
New night touts "live" DJs–Jonas Bronk, Nodus, There4 & Amazin
A; 9:30, $15; THE LOVE MACHINE: Over in the Chapel Lounge 70’s retro
is still novel after all these years w/DJ Redstar & DJ Vito Fun; 9:30, $15.

59 5th
Ave (13th St.), 212-802-4506. SUN: FLIRT MONDAYS:
Alice in Wonderland Masquerade Ball Evening w/music by IMG model Kiara &
Peter Parker; 10.

LULU’S
CAFE LOUNGE

499 10th
Ave., 2nd fl. (38th St.), 212-244-4521. SUN: REVIVAL:
Sober up after a late Saturday night w/brunch & deep house by DJ Urban Rhythm,
or enjoy the outdoor patio & listen to trance w/The Housekeeper; 10 a.m.-4
p.m., free.

MARION’S

354 Bowery
(4th St.), 212-475-7621. MON: WORLD FAMOUS PONTANI
SISTERS: Yesteryear Vegas-style extravaganza w/glamour to spare;
9-10:30 p.m., $3.

NEVA

28 7th
Ave. S. (Leroy St.), 212-696-6707. WEDS: PURE BUTTER:
Hip hop, funk, soul & reggae w/DJ Eli, an open kitchen until 3 a.m. &
film classics upstairs; downstairs lounge feat. Motown & soul; 10, free.

NOW BAR

22 7th
Ave. S. (Leroy St.), 212-293-0323, www.glowgirl.com THURS: GUILTY
PLEASURES: Glorya Wholesome & Gil’s party for transsexuals, cross-dressers
& their admirers showcases transgender performers, live vocalists &
lip-sync artists, plus chance to win $500 in drag queen contest w/guests Miss
Shakira, Bonita, Miss Asia, Pearl & Madiva; 9, $15 women, $20 men. FRI:
DIVA ‘74: Relive the days of Disco w/DJ Crater & drag shows;
10, $15. SAT: GLORYA WHOLESOME’S LIVING LEGENDS: Another
party for transsexuals & cross-dressers feat. drag shows & sounds by
DJ Carter plus guests; $10 women, $20 men.

OHM

16 W.
22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-229-2000, www.ohmnyc.com Open
for dinner at 8, dancing starts at 10. THURS: FUZION: Night of
Latin mixes for the locals & trendies; 10, $20. FRI: MOVE:
Eddie Baez brings you house, while it’s hiphop & reggae downstairs
w/Max Glazer–open bar 10-11, 212-252-2582 for info. SAT: NO LIMIT:
Hi-energy house & techno by Jason Ojeda & Sebastian, while Louie Passion
& Scissa Hanz spin soul & hiphop downstairs; 10.

RIVERTOWN LOUNGE

187 Orchard
St. (betw. Stanton & Houston Sts.), 212-388-1288. MON:
SCATALOGICS: No, not the fetishists. Open turntable party has been
making the scene for three years now. Bring your own records, headphones &
stage names–sign-ups start at 9.

RUBBER MONKEY

279 Church
St. (White St.), 212-625-8220. WEDS: CHOC O LATA: Slew
of rotating DJs w/Floyd Morris of the Flavor Factory kick a Latin vibe, 212-414-0044
for more info; 9, $10. THURS: CELEBRITY: Live performances by
house divas, prepare to see lots of latex; 9, $5. FRI: KARAOKE:
Danny Kane brings his classic blend & lovely lasses to this sing-along
party–r&b & hiphop downstairs; 10, $10, $5 for women &
those in fetish gear. SAT: LOOSE VIRGIN: Frothing frenzy party
all about seduction w/DJ Soul Selector spinning house, trance & r&b;
9, $5-$10. MON: ACOUSTICA: Rockers-to-be & Broadway stars
sing their hearts out during this cabaret-themed evening the second &
fourth Mondays of the month; 9, 2 drink min. TUES: I LOVE NEW YORK:
Old school dance party w/Romeo, Gianfranco & Princess Stefani; 10, $10.

SAPPHIRE

249 Eldridge
St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-777-5153, www.sapphirelounge.com
Half priced drinks 7-10. WEDS: SHORTY’S LOVE LOUNGE: DJ Ramsy
returns w/mix of hiphop, funk & disco tunes; 7, free. THURS: STRAIGHT
UP: Start your weekend a little early, while downing multiple rounds
of scotch & soda w/DJ E-Man–one of NY’s best hiphop, house, classics
& soul spinners; 10, $3. FRI: VARIETY: DJ Jazzy Nice
pumps the crowd w/house, reggae, funk & classics; 12 a.m., $5; SAT: INFINITY:
DJ Seth K spins house, classics, old-school, hiphop & Latin; 7, $5.
SUN: SOCIAL SUNDAY: DJs Chappy & Don S. start the week right–w/half-price
drinks to get introspective downtown folk dancing; 10, $1 contrib. MON:
SAPPHIRE MONDAZE: Brian from Sleaze Factor & Kevin McCray
keep every form of house music coming through the speakers; $5. TUES: TOUCH
TUESDAYS: DJ Wil Milton brings WNYU’s "Candy Store" further
downtown; 10, $1 contrib.

SWIM

145 Orchard
St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-673-0799. THURS:
THE GATHERING: Staple Design & Mass Appeal magazine host
weekly soul & hiphop party w/DJs Jeffstaple & Selector JD; 10-3 a.m.,
free.

13

35 E.
13th St., 3rd fl. (betw. University Pl. & B’way), 212-979-6677, www.bar13.com
WEDS: FREEDOM: Weekly lounge party; 10, $5. THURS: BROADCAST:
Michael T, Alex & Joe II flow popular 80s & new wave tunes; 10,
free. SUN: SHOUT: Psychedelic soul/dance party for fans of 60s
& 70s mod & punk; 10, free.

UNION POOL
SALON

484 Union
Ave. (Stillman St.), Williamsburg, 718-609-0484. MON: DJ RigRocker
spins the finest honky tonk, truckin’, country tunes found on vinyl; 10,
free.

VELVET

167 Ave.
A (10th St.), 212-965-0439. THURS: DJs Kimbe & Alexander
Solomos mix progressive & hard trance in the upstairs party room; 10, free.

VERUKA

525 Broome
St. (betw. Thompson St. & 6th Ave.), 212-625-1717. THURS: CANDY
AFTERWERK: Kick off those pumps & boogie to soul, classics & disco
favorites in this Soho lounge; 5-10, free.

VIG

12 Spring
St. (Elizabeth St.), 212-633-6513. MON: HEY, LOVE: West
Coast party now in Soho as residents Sensation, Stats & Consigliere rock
r&b, dancehall & garage house; 9, free.

VILLAGE LANTERN

167 Bleecker
St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.). THURS: NEXT:
DJ Cool CH helps the young & upwardly mobile gyrate to hiphop, r&b,
disco, reggae & Latin freestyle; 6.

VILLAGE UNDERGROUND

130 W.
3rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-777-7745. See also "Rock
’n’ Roll." Most weekends, call first. FRI: ALTERLATINO:
Live performances & salsa, rock & Español by DJ Time; 9, $5-$12.
SAT: BRAZILIAN WAY: 110% Brazilian all night long w/live performance
& music by DJ Fabio S., 212-869-1515 for guestlist; 10, $5-$12, free before
11.

VOID

16 Mercer
St. (Howard St.), 212-941-6492. Open Weds. & Thurs. 7:30 p.m.-2
a.m.; Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m.-3 a.m. DJs start at 10:30. WEDS: SPINCYCLE74:
Select international DJs spin 74 min. of music each, to enable live
recording on a single CD. THURS: NULL: Feat. DJ’s Afro &
Chulius; 8. FRI: BREATHE: w/Jin Seow. SAT: SATIATE:
Taka & Hitoshi trade weekly duties.

WORLD TRADE
CENTER

1 West
St. (betw. Liberty & Vessey Sts.), 212-524-7000. SUN:
THE STEREO SHOW: On the 107th floor, Penelope Tuesdae hosts "Date
Odyssey 2001," singles shindig w/name cards, party favors & floor show–try
not to get drunk & distracted by the view; 8:30, free.

XVI

16 1st
Ave. (betw. 1st & 2nd Sts.), 212-260-1549. FRI & SAT:
ALLSTARS: DJ’s Butt L, $mall ¢hange (who seems to be booked every
night of the week somewhere in Manhattan), Larry Love, Soul Selector & friends
keep it moving; 10, $5.

ANGEL

174 Orchard
St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-780-0313. No
cover. WEDS: ROCK ’N’ ROLL RADIO: DJ Dizzy hosts rock
night w/different guests every week; 9:30. THURS: ETHER:
Multi-turtablist night of electronic jungle & house, Ulysses & Dots
are guests this week; 10, free. FRI: COMBUSTIBLE: DJ Scratch Famous
from Chicago’s seminal Deadly Dragon Soundsystem handles old-school
hiphop, Latin beats & dancehall; 10. SAT: INSTINCTIVE PATH:
Rob Flow & Clay Nice keep the r&b & hiphop flavors flowing; 10.
SUN: CHAMPION SOUL: Kick the afternoon hangover w/rock
jazz, 2-step & UK garage by Andrew "Mistar" Brown & Malik
Wiliams; 4-10 p.m., free.

AUBETTE

119 E.
27th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-686-5500. WEDS:
STACKED DECK: $mall ¢hange vibes out in social lounge w/underground
hiphop, deep funk, house, salsa & breaks; 8, free. MON: STOLEN
MOMENTS: $mall ¢hange drops real jazz & beyond for swanky folk, sometimes
DJ Gerald McBoing Boing joins in; free.

BARAZA

BEAUTY BAR

231 E.
14th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-539-1389. Half priced drinks
till 9. WEDS: AM/FU: 60s & 70s big beat party w/Mike M.D.
behind the wheel; 10, free. THURS: POP-O-DELIC: Acid-styled
bubblegum pop party w/the Professor; 10, free. FRI: MEDIUM RARE:
WBAI’s DJ Monk1 spins deep 60s & 70s groove, city soul & Jamaican
r&b; 10, free. SAT: THE ALMIGHTY BURNER: Young DJ Samir kicks
out jazz-groove-soul-funk jams, from James Brown & Herbie Hancock to Jungle
Brothers & Tribe; 10, free. MON: FLYING JINNY: Shecky Wrek
spins it all; 10, free. TUES: TRUCK STOP TUESDAY: The Professor
serves up 18-wheel anthems about cheating, lying & drinking; 10, free.

BLUE ANGEL

323 W.
44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-262-3333. SAT: LA
RUMBA: Cuban club night feat. live music by Pan Con Timba
w/Pedro Pablo Martinez, while DJ Elvira keeps the beat betw. sets
w/Cuban classics; 11, $12; Come a little earlier & learn salsa; 9 p.m.,
$12.

BOTANICA

47 E.
Houston St. (betw. Mulberry & Mott Sts.), 212-343-7251. WEDS:
SOUL PARTY: DJ Mr. Fine Wine spins classic soul 45’s;
10, free. FRI: MR. VACATION: Handles vintage reggae, hiphop &
break beats; 10, free. SUN: SHARKBITE: A little bit of everything,
DJ Sharkbite goes from rock to punk to disco to country; 8. MON:
POWERLOUNGE!: DJ Shakey (not to be confused w/DJ Sharkbite,
who plays the night before) bridges rock & jazz; 9, free. TUES:
BOTANICA TUESDAYS: DJ Lil’ Shalimar makes funkiness out
of Stravinsky, Beatles & Afrika Bambata; 9:30 p.m., free.

CLUB MK

431 W.
16th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-714-7116. THURS: LOVE
AFFAIR: After-work dance party w/Korean appetizers from 7-9; 7 p.m.-1 a.m.,
$5-$10, ladies free before 8.

EXIT

610 W.
56th St. (betw. 11th & 12th Sts.), 212-398-1014. FRI & SAT:
CHIPPENDALES THE SHOW: Soon to be restored to its early 90’s
glory, Chippendale’s previews at Exit (& at numerous private
bachelorette parties) before moving into a dedicated location later this year,
perhaps Exit as well. The millennium of the woman continues, res. 212-582-5355;
$25-$50, 7:30.

FAILTE

531 2nd
Ave. (betw. 29th & 30th Sts.), 212-725-9440. WEDS: Specials
for the ladies all night long & eclectic mix coming through the speakers;
8, free. THURS: Robbie Ronson spins 80s alternative hits, Britpop, funk
& more; 9, free. FRI: DJ Y spins 70s, 80s & 90s music that’ll
make you feel good; 10, free.

FUN

130 Madison
St. (betw. Pike & Market Sts.), 212-964-0303, www.fun-ny.com THURS:
TOUCHWERKS: DJ Javier Navines plays happy love house music that you
just don’t hear anymore; 10, $5. FRI: DJ P: DMC turntablist
champion Danny Phillips brings his skills from Missouri to the big apple; 10,
$10. SAT: DAPPER: Billy Shane & DJ Dots furnish the tech house;
10, $10.

IDLEWILD

145 E.
Houston St. (betw. Eldridge & Forsythe Sts.), 212-477-5005. TUES:
DEEP SEE: One year anniversary of Lola & E-Man’s underground
house party in swanky faux-airplane lounge–w/special guest Frankie Feliciano;
9, free; ADAM SCOTT: Plays an early evening set w/guest El Mayimbe; 6-9
p.m., free.

IZZY LIVE (DOWNSTAIRS): WEDS: TAKUH-X: Same as upstairs
party; 10, $5. THURS: HOOPLA: Electro-funk party w/Matt Garrisson
& Ben Perowski; 9, $5. FRI: IT’S ALL GOOD: Funk &
soul w/EMCQ, Sabina, Bryan Vargas & Ya Esta; 9, $10. SAT: GET
THE FUNK IN: Live funk & Latin bands incl. Skol Patrol, A. Skolnick,
Le Collage; 9, $10. SUN: INTERNAL AFFAIRS: Performance art w/live
drum ’n’ bass; 9, $5. MON: KAYANE: Local & national
bands play acoustic sets; 9, $5. TUES: SUBTLE CHAOS: Same as upstairs;
$3.

KARMA

51 1st
Ave. (betw. 3rd & 4th Sts.), 212-677-3160. FRI: AUDIO
ENLIGHTENMENT: You bring the CD, you pick the track, they play it &
anyone who shows up w/that "I Like Bumblebee Tuna" ska monstrosity
gets killed; 10, free.

LA NOUVELLE
JUSTINE

101 E
2nd St. (betw. 1st Ave. & Ave. A), 212-673-8908. FRI: VICE
& VIRTUE: Doctors & nurses, schoolgirls & boys, Laurels &
Hardys are all possible themes at this live inversion of a Doublemint commercial;
11, $10, women free before 12 a.m.

LEI BAR

139 1/2
E. 7th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-420-9517. FRI: PLANET
CLAIRE: Go-go action & 80s hits from hosts Holly (Greendoor) &
Johnny T. (Motherfucker), plus come early to hear hiphop; 10, $5-$7. SAT:
TRICK: DJ Miss Guy (of the Toilet Boys), Jesse Malin & Holly
spin rock, soul & punk, plus go-go dancers; 11, $7.

MARION’S

354 Bowery
(4th St.), 212-475-7621. MON: PONTANI SISTERS:
Yesteryear Vegas-style extravaganza w/glamour to spare; 9-10:30 p.m., $3.

NELL’S

246 W.
14th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-675-1567, www.nells.com WEDS:
CUBANSOUL/WORLDBEAT CAFE: DJ Medina’s old-school Cuban favorites
w/live performances; 9, $10; Worldbeat Cafe downstairs feat. DJ Elvira w/Pure
Salsa, www.cubansoul.com for info; 9, $7-$10. THURS: CORPORATE CASUAL
THURSDAYS: "The premiere networking & social event for mature,
sophisticated urban professionals" feat. live entertainment, buffet &
DJ Jerome on the decks w/hot r&b, soul & house; 6-10.

PIER 63

24th
St. & Hudson River, 917-774-8643. WEDS: NEW YORK OUTRIGGER SUMMER
KICK-OFF PARTY: Non-profit canoe club hosts benefit w/DJ Koose spinning
funk, soul, hiphop & reggae; 7, free.