9 Great Jones St. (betw. B'way & Lafayette St.), 212-604-4224. See also "Rock 'n' Roll." MON: KONKRETE JUNGLE: NY's longest running drum 'n' bass party?regular DJs incl. Cassien, Del Mar, SoulSlinger, Swingsett, Odi & guests; 10:30, $10.
ALPHABET LOUNGE
104 Ave. C (7th St.), 212-780-0202, www.monikabrand.com WEDS: ALL THAT JAZZ: Monika Brand mixes standards & originals celebrating jazz's grand heritage & pointing to its brilliant future; 8-11, free.
ANGEL
174 Orchard St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-780-0313. No cover. WEDS: ROCK 'N' ROLL RADIO: DJ Dizzy hosts new rock night feat. different guests every week; this week, Lawrence Lui; 9:30. THURS: ETHER: DJs Blues & Fflood spin jungle, ambient & electro w/guests Ranka & Saskai; 10. FRI: COMBUSTIBLE: DJ Scratch Famous from Chicago's seminal Deadly Dragon Soundsystem handles old-school hiphop, Latin beats & dancehall; 10. SAT: INSTINCTTIVE PATH: Rob Flow & Clay Nice keep the r&b & hophop flavors flowing; 10. SUN: CHAMPION SOUL: Come sip mimosas & bloody marys while Andrew "Mistar" Brown & Malik Wiliams rock jazz, 2-step & UK garage; 10, free.
APT.
419 W. 13th St. (betw. 1st St. & Ave A.). WEDS: PAR-TAY: Weekly spot to shake your ass to modern house, hiphop & classics, w/$mall ¢hange & Alec; 10, 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.
BAR 169
169 E. B'way (Essex St.), 212-473-8866. THURS: LOCA'S LOUNGE: DJs Houdini & CZR alternate spinning tribal music while DJ Heckel serves hiphop, classics & salsa for an eclectic crowd of boys & girls, 212-714-8149 for info; 9, $5-$8.
BARAZA
133 Ave. C (betw. 8th & 9th Sts.), 212-539-0811. Doors at 7:30, music at 10. No cover charge. WEDS: THIAROYE: DJs Dakar & guests spin reggae. THURS: BARAZA THURSDAY: DJ Bay of Pigs spins Cuban, salsa & funk. FRI: Brazilian, Latin & soul w/DJ Maurice. SAT: DJ Problema w/funk & Brazilian. MON: DIGGS 2000: Put your Monday blues off until Tuesday w/house, r&b & dance. TUES: Trip hop & ambient party w/DJ Daemon.
BARMACY
538 E. 14th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-228-2240. WEDS: DR. HUMP: DJ Wake 'n' Bake spins rock, sexual garage & psycho-country plus a nightly game of "Sexual Dysfunction Bingo" w/Dr. Ducky. week's theme: "Sex Crazed" answers why some people have sex w/vacuum cleaners; 10, $3, free before 10. THURS: ROCK 'N' ROLL DRUGSTORE: That Guy Tom explores the sonic universe between pre-punk & punk proper, spinning Iggy, MC5, the NY Dolls, Dead Boys, Sonics, etc.; 10, free. FRI: SQUARESVILLE: Dr. Ringding & Slim Chance play anything from "guitar & sax grind" to punk, soul & metal while hipsters attempt to shake it; 10, free. SAT: BIG YELLOW: DJ James Spooner with "beats from the brotherland" incl. 70s soul, funk & early hiphop; 10, free. SUN: TIMEBOMB: Punk, rock 'n' roll & Blondie; 10, free. TUES: SHINDIG: DJ Johnny Oh spins 60s as the go-go dancing Pontani Sisters demonstrate the watusi, frug & swim; 10, $5, gals free.
BEAUTY BAR
231 E. 14th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-539-1389. Half priced drinks till 9. WEDS: AM/FM: 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 for all the, uh, Afgani NYU wranglers in the house; 10, free.
BLUE LOUNGE
197 Driggs Ave. (N. 8th St.), Williamsburg, 718-782-8005. WEDS: NEW WAVE 80S: Synthpop, New Romantics & memorable favorites in this Williamsburg sake lounge; 10:30-2:30 a.m., free.
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: Spins 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 bridges rock & jazz; 8-1, free. TUES: BOTANICA TUESDAYS: DJs Jes Grew & Sol spin hiphop, jungle & blues; 9, free.
CENTRO-FLY
45-51 W. 21st St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-627-7770. FRI: GBH: DJ Tuesdae, Anthony Mac & Seth bring their party down the street w/guests each week, 212-539-3858 for guestlist info; 10-6 a.m., $10-$20.
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 & the movers & shakers gather for live performances feat. Ron Grant & guests; 8, $20. SAT: CHERCHEZ LA FEMME: City natives as well as bridge & tunnel types flock to experience DJ Rich Rydell's house beats, trapeze artists & DJ Double "00" spinning hiphop downstairs?if they can squeeze in. 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 musical 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 this weekly party?open bar 10-11; $15.
CHINA CHALET
47 B'way (betw. Morris & Exchange Sts.), 212-943-4380. SAT: GODDESSES: Bash for big, beautiful people & their admirers; 9, $20, incl. 2 drinks, $5 before 9:30.
DINER
85 B'way (Berry St.), Williamsburg, 718-466-3077. SUN: AUDIO BUFFET: Turntablist regular DJ Dizzy, from Williamsburg microradio station free103point9, spins an eclectic mix w/guests & performers; 10-2 a.m., free.
DRINKLAND
339 E. 10th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-228-2435, www.drinkland.com No cover except Sundays. SAT: MIND FLUID ELEVATION THROUGH SOUND: Lola, Kayo! & G.O.V.'s party in plush-ass atmosphere; 10, free.
EXIT
610 W. 56th St. (betw. 11th & 12th Sts.), 212-398-1014. SAT: EXITANTE SATURDAYS: Johnny Famolari & Norty Cotto provide music for six levels of dancing in the home of Jay Z's recent PR move; 10, $20, $15 before 12 a.m.
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.
FRANK'S LOUNGE
660 Fulton St. (S. Elliot St.), Bklyn., 718-726-1322, www.bangtheparty.com FRI: BANG THE PARTY: Three years & still running, E-man spins the deepest house w/guest DJs each week; 11, $6.
THE KITCHEN
512 W. 19th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-255-5793. FRI & SAT: UNITY GAIN: Monthly digital arts party w/at least eight PA systems & dueling video monitors comes in for two nights; 9:30, $10.
GUERNICA
25 Ave. B (betw. 2nd & 3rd Sts.), 212-674-0984. WEDS: WIKKED: Two-step & UK garage w/Greg Poole, New York & Lucinda L.C.; 10, free.
HUSH
17 W. 19th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-252-3244. FRI: LATIN FUSION: Two rooms of music w/DJ Johnny Formalari & Norty Cotto mixing Latin, pop & salsa in the main room, while DJ Fish dominates the Soul Lounge w/hiphop & reggae; 10, $10-$15.
IDLEWILD
145 E. Houston St. (betw. Eldridge & Forsythe Sts.), 212-477-5005. TUES: DEEP SEA: Lola & E-Man host underground house party in swanky faux-airplane lounge?plus weekly guests, 212-591-0787; 10, free.
INFRA-RED
210 Rivington St. (betw. Pitt & Ridge Sts.), 212-254-5043. MON: Connect 4 DJ Squad (Frenzi, Mor, Sonic & Lord Vader) spin hiphop, classics & old school r&b, 800-994-TWINZ for party info; 6, free.
IZZY BAR
166 1st Ave. (betw. 10th & 11th Sts.), 212-228-0444.
IZZY LOUNGE (UPSTAIRS): THURS: HOOPLA: DJ Eli Wolf handles funk; 10, $5. FRI: IT'S ALL GOOD: Funk & soul w/DJ Hitoshi, 9, $10. SAT: GET THE FUNK IN: House & funk w/DJ Ismael; 10, $5. SUN: OTODAMA: DJ Taka w/house & funk; 10, $5. MON: FEVER & SMOKE: Three different house DJs w/the balls to name themselves after entire countries?UK, U.S. & Canada; 9, $3.
IZZY LIVE (DOWNSTAIRS): WEDS: TAKUH-X: New drum & bass party; 10, $5. THURS: HOOPLA: Electro-funk party w/Matt Garrisson & Thick; 9, $5. FRI: IT'S ALL GOOD: Funk & soul w/EMCQ, Zilo Groove & Scattercat; 9, $10. SAT: GET THE FUNK IN: Live funk & Latin bands incl. Decifunk, Afromantra & Matt Garrison; 9, $10. SUN: INTERNAL AFFAIRS: Kayane's new world music party feat. Mental Notes & Organic; 9, $5. MON: KAYANE: Local & national bands play acoustic sets; 9, $5.
KOROVA MILK BAR
200 Ave. A (betw. 12th & 13th Sts.), 212-254-8838. SAT: BUTTAFUNK: DJ Grimace, Invisible & Demo kick old school, classic & underground hiphop for the heads & East Village types; 11-4 a.m., free.
LA BELLE EPOQUE
827 B'way (betw. 12th & 13th Sts.), 212-254-6436. See also "Rock 'n' Roll." THURS: LA RUMBA: Dance to salsa & old-school Cuban music w/DJ Fede?live performances at 10:30 & 12:30 a.m.; $7.
LAST EXIT
136 Atlantic Ave. (betw. Clinton & Henry Sts.), Bklyn., 718-222-9198. FRI: LISTEN: Weekly party w/DJs Jeph & Dribbler serving grooves; 10, free. SAT: SOUL SEARCHIN': DJ Taro booty-calls you w/vintage soul & funk; 10, 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; 11, $5-$7. SAT: TRICK: DJ Miss Guy of the Toilet Boys, Jesse Malin & Holly spin rock, soul & punk, plus go-go dancers; 11, $7.
LEO LOUNGE
218 Sullivan St. (betw. Bleecker & 3rd Sts.), 212-802-4506. FRI: JUICY FRUIT: Flavian, Jean-Claude, Malcolm, Alan Gordon & Phanie's new weekly party feat. DJs Peter Parker & Alan Gordon on the hiphop & r&b tip; 10.
LIMELIGHT
47 W. 20th St. (6th Ave.), 212-807-7780. WEDS: Live performances by Gizmachi, Dizneyfist, VBS & Flipzyde plus trance & house by DJ Amazin' at midnight; 8:30, $10-$15.
NAKED LUNCH
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.
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.
NO MOORE
234 W. B'way (N. Moore St.), 212-925-2901. SAT: LA RUMBA: Live afro-Cuban music, complete w/free dance lessons. Live music at 10:30 & 12, lessons at 8:30, $10.
NOWBAR
22 7th Ave. S. (Leroy St.), 212-293-0323, www.glowgirl.com THURS: GUILTY PLEASURES: Glorya Wholesome & Gil's kinky 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 Madiva & Francheska; 9, $15 women, $20 men. FRI: GODDESS: Glorya Wholesome's transgender cabaret party w/music by Throb's DJ Carter & Madonna impersonator Madvia; 10, $10-$20. 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.
LA NOUVELLE JUSTINE
24 1st Ave. (betw. 1st & 2nd Sts.), 212-473-0516. S&M cafe w/nightly fetish & verbal-abuse shows. SAT: GLAM2001: Hostesses Nikki Kane & Georgie Seville's sexy, glittery glam party w/rock 'n' roll karaoke & guest DJs; 12, $10, $5 w/invite.
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: Tourists & trendies come here for night of Latin mixes; 10, $20. FRI: MOVE: Brand new night begins; 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.
PLANT BAR
217 E. 3rd St. (betw. Aves. B & C), 212-375-9066. SUN: SUNDAZE: $mall ¢hange & Repoman bring electric jams?Scratch Perry, King Tubby?and strong drinks to the East Village; 9-2 a.m., free.
RAVEN CAFE
194 Ave. A (betw. 12th & 13th Sts.), 212-529-4712. Always free. WEDS: 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; 10. 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.
REMY LOUNGE
104 Greenwich St. (Carlise St.), 212-267-4646. SAT: ATREVETE: Two-floor party has become a staple w/hiphop, reggae, r&b by Ed Swift & Fish; salsa, house & Latin pop by Richie, 212-869-1515 for guestlist action; $15, $10 guestlist. TUES: SHOOTING STAR KARAOKE: Strut your stuff while drinking down happy-hour drinks (until 7)?dance music takes over after that, free drink every time you sing!, 212-869-1515 for info; 5, $7.
RIVERTOWN LOUNGE
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.
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: Learn to laugh at those who think rubber is a fashion statement while enjoying live performances by house divas; 9, $5. FRI: KARAOKE: Danny Kane beings his classic blend & lovely lasses to this karaoke 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. SUN: SPANK: Fill the void between weekend & work madness w/cocktails & music spun by DJ Spyro?a downtown version of the gay cocktailing found elsewhere; 9, $5-$7. 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; THE B-SIDE: DJ Eddie Marz designs a masterpiece of beats & rhythms; 6, $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.
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 & friends; 10, $10. SAT: WIKKED: Two-step & UK garage w/Greg Poole, New York & Lucinda L.C.; 10, $19-$20.
SOL CAFE
229 DeKalb Ave. (Clermont Ave.), Bklyn., 718-625-0059. WEDS: GROOVE NIGHT IN BROOKLYN: Ft. Greene deserves your attention w/house music & guest musicians like Zilo Groove, Meschelle N'Degue & D'Angelo; 8, $5.
STUDIO 54
254 W. 54th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-726-8297. THURS: POP THURSDAYS: Float's Big Ben starts the weekend early w/the best of hiphop, pop & everything 80s?open bar 9:30-11; 9:30, free till 10:30, $5 till 11.
SWEET & VICIOUS
5 Spring St. (betw. Elizabeth St. & Bowery), 212-334-7915. MON: Qmaxx420, Puppetmaster & Dubchek rock the "hard supersonice dub sounds" to keep the high-falutin crowd drinking as they sit on sauna-type benches; 10, free.
SWIM
145 Orchard St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-673-0799. THURS: THE GATHERING: URB & Mass Appeal magazines host weekly soul & hiphop party w/DJs Jeffstaple & Selector JD; 11-3 a.m., free.
TAGINE DINING GALLERY
537 9th Ave. (40th St.), 212-564-7292. THURS: UNIVERSAL CAFE: DJ Eddie Marz spins organic sounds that will move your soul & shake your ass; 9, $5.
13
35 E. 13th St., 3rd fl. (betw. University Pl. & B'way), 212-979-6677, www.bar13.com WEDS: FIX: A no-attitude rock 'n' roll party is promised; 10, free. THURS: BROADCAST: Micheal 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.
TWILO
530 W. 27th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-268-1600, www.twiloclub.com 21 & over except Fri. & Sat., 18 & up. FRI: Tonight's DJs incl. Saeed, Palash. SAT: RESPECT IS BURNING: Junior Vasquez, who doesn't go on until 3 a.m. at the earliest, stretches his night well into Sunday morning, w/DJs Timo Maas & Mike Wilke kicking off the party; 11, $20-$25.
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; 9, free.
VERUKA
525 Broome St. (betw. Thompson St. & 6th Ave.), 212-625-1717. THURS: CANDY AFTERWORK: Kick off those pumps & boogie to soul, classics & disco favorites in this Soho lounge; 5-10, free.
VILLAGE UNDERGROUND
130 W. 3rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-777-7745. See also "Rock 'n' Roll." Most weekends, call first. FRI: ALTERNLATINO: 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.
WORLD NIGHTCLUB
1501 B'way (43rd St.), 212-252-3242. SAT: WORLD SATURDAYS: Two floors of music feat. house w/DJs Denny Tsettos & Jared Scream in the main room, hiphop & r&b in the V.I.P. room w/DJ Ted Dillinger; 10, $20-$25.
WORLD TRADE CENTER
1 West St. (betw. Liberty & Vessey Sts.), 212-524-7000. SUN: THE STEREO SHOW: On the 107th floor, Penelope Tuesdae hosts dance party?try not to get too drunk & distracted by the view; 8, free.