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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, plus guests; 10:30, $10.
ALPHABET LOUNGE
104 Ave. C (7th St.), 212-780-0202. SUN: THE BARONESS' FETISH RETINUE: Latex designing Baroness & Arena Blaze pal Mistress Leda's monthly fetish party; 9:30, free if you're fabulous, $5 for fetish, $13 w/streetwear.
ANGEL
174 Orchard St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-780-0313. No cover. WEDS: ROCK 'N' ROLL RADIO: DJ Dizzy hosts rock night w/DJ Squinchy (currently, NY's cutest-named turntablist); 9:30. THURS: ETHER: Multi-turntablist night of electronic jungle & house, Wize, Winter, Krunchy & Al Boogie 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. TUES: Hiphop & reggae w/DJ's Niko & Kest, plus guests; 10 p.m.
APEXX LOUNGE
137 Franklin St. (Varick St.), 212-925-7822. FRI & SAT: DJ Coz lays out the 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.
B-3
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 in downstairs lounge of conveniently named watering hole; 10:30, free.
BARAZA
133 Ave. C (betw. 8th & 9th Sts.), 212-539-0811. WEDS: THIAROYE: DJ Dakar plays roots reggae & drum 'n' bass; 10, free. THURS: DJ Jeoleche spins classic salsa; 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.
BABALU
327 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-262-1111. FRI: LA RUMBA: Dance to salsa & old-school Cuban music w/DJ Medina?plus live performances by Son de Madre feat. Pablo Martinez on timbales & voice; 11, $12.
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, free but contrib. appreciated.
BARMACY
538 E. 14th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-228-2240. WEDS: KOOKI LUAU: The Pontani Sisters & DJ Johnny Oh give you the real deal, 100% genuine, Hula go-go girls performing traditional Hawaiian dances, also ukulele serenades, Hawaiian shirt contest & Polynesian prizes; 10, $10 for guys, ladies free.
BEARD CAFE
125 Elizabeth St. (betw. Broome & Grand Sts.), 212-334-5120. THURS: Hiphop, reggae & r&b w/DJ Ki-storm from Atlanta; 10, free. FRI: FRIDAY NIGHT STARTUP: Resident DJ Ralph E. Torres brings deep house; 10, free. SAT: THE FUTURE: Resident DJ's Kimyon & Rich Bourque w/tech house; 10, free.
BELMONT LOUNGE
117 E. 15th St. (betw. Irving Pl. & Park Ave. S.), 212-533-0009. FRI: AFROLICIOUS: DJ K.L. Diablo spins house, hiphop & dancehall; 9:30, $5.
BLUE ANGEL
323 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-262-3333. SAT: LA RUMBA: Cuban night feat. live music by Orquesta Broadway feat. Eddy Zervigon, while DJ Medina 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 as 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.
CENTRO-FLY
45-51 W. 21st St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-627-7770. FRI: GBH: Soon to be supported by a CD, guest-filled weekly party brings no-nonsense house music w/DJ Kerri Chandler on the main floor & DJ's Tuesdae & Seth in the VIP pen?212-539-3858 for list 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, 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 list & 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.
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.
COZ
511 E. 6th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-995-8889. MON: B-COZ: House & disco classics from DJ Emjay w/half price drinks from 10 till midnight; 10, free.
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; 3-10 p.m., $12.
EL FLAMINGO
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.
ESSEX
120 Essex St. (Rivington St.), 212-533-9616. FRI: CANDY: Shake it just a little to a mix of hiphop, soul & funk w/DJ's Dr. Solomon, Kevin Shand & Noah S; 10:30, free.
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 & a 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.
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.
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: Three years & running, E-man spins the deepest house w/guest DJs each week?next week is their four year celebration?check back then for details!; 11, $6.
FRYING PAN
Pier 63, W. 23rd St. (12th Ave.), 212-252-2397. THURS: MUTINY: Resident DJs Anju, Navdeep, Rekha, Siraiki & Zakhm take over this docked boat every last Thursday of the month. Mukul from Talvin Singh's Anokha night in London is the special guest this month; 10, $10-$15.
FUN
130 Madison St. (betw. Pike & Market Sts.), 212-964-0303, www.fun-ny.com Open daily from 8 p.m.-4 a.m. THURS: OPEN MOUSE: Animation, short films & other digital visuals from Rhizome.org & Soundlab; 7, free. FRI: LOOSE BOOTY: Electro & hiphop from Selway, Prozac & DJ Deluxxx for your Lycra wearin' self; 10, $5. SUN: BLUE SCREEN: Live blue screen action as DJ J. Grau overlays happy love house music; 10, $5.
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.
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. WEDS: EUPHORIA: Chicago based house collective Euphoria sends JC, ADM & Marky Star to the first city; 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/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 starting at noon w/Jody B. Rubin followed by the Soul Immigrants; 12-7 p.m., free. UNDERCITY: Residents Clark, Sheldon Drake & Spinoza bring in the 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.
HUSH
17 W. 19th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-252-3244. THURS: SPINOFF: Seven DJs take on two rooms; ladies free before 11. FRI: LATIN FUSION: DJ Johnny Formalari & Norty Cotto mix Latin, pop & salsa in the main room, while DJ Fish fills the Soul Lounge w/hiphop & reggae; 10, $10-$15.
IDLEWILD
145 E. Houston St. (betw. Eldridge & Forsythe Sts.), 212-477-5005. TUES: DEEP SEE: E-man & Lola bang out another party at the airplane lounge; 9, free.
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.
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 East Village heads; 11-4 a.m., 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 the fetish Doublemint commercial; 11, $10, women free before 12 a.m.
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.
LEO LOUNGE
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.
LEOPARD LOUNGE
248 5th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-253-6050. WEDS: DUBCHEK VS. PUPPETMASTER: Dub & Jamaican variety night; 9:30, free.
LIMELIGHT
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.
LUAHN
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: 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.
mica bar
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.
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.
NATIVA
5 E. 19th St. (5th Ave.), 212-633-9727. WEDS: LOVEBAZAAR: The party moves from Joe's Pub to Nativa but it keeps DJ Kamala upstairs on deep house & Big Ben downstairs w/hiphop, free before 11; 9 p.m., $5-$10.
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.
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.
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: WHEN MEN MEET WOMEN: For yups who like their singles scenes straight & to the point, DJ Eric provides basic dance music for stylish mingling; 7-10 p.m., $20. 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. TUES: DJ's Daniel Givens & Mike Ladd perform their own special blend in a rare live appearance; 8, 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: THE PEEL: A night of soul, punk & rock 'n' roll presented by Billy Werner & Justin Chearno; 11, 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.
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: No, not the fetishists. Open turntable party has been making the scene for three years now. Bring your own records, headphones & stage names?tonight: guest DJ Justin Johnson?sign-ups start at 9.
ROXY
515 W. 18th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-645-5156. FRI: BALLAGO: Promising rhythms you've never heard before Senegalese Ballago plays modern m'ballax w/his band le Raam Daan. Dance & drum ensembles Kothchena, Guinean Rhythms & Sing Sing Rhythm open the night; 8, $30-$35.
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 & unavoidably, personal skin creasings; 9, $5. FRI: KARAOKE: Danny Kane brings his classic blend & lovely lasses to 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 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 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 w/special guests each week; 10, $10.
SPA
76 E. 13th St. (betw. Broadway & 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 feat. 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: Repeat "I'm good enough, I'm smart enough & dog gone it, people like me!" at this model fest feat. DJ's Eric Le Peau & Mark Ronson; 10, $10-$25. SAT: JET SET: Euro's galore hangout to background of, surprise, house music from DJ Etienne; 10, $25-$10. TUES: KICKS: A night of self-congratulatory fashion scene fabulousness w/a background of progressive beats & hiphop feat. DJ's Eric LePeau, King & Galeano; 10, $10-$20.
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.
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. SAT: SAIKOH!: DJ's Jeffstaple, Selector JD & Unko waxin' & milkin' hiphop, r&b, soul & reggae; 10, 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.
TRUE
28 E. 23rd St. (betw. Madison Ave. & Park Ave. S.), 212-254-6117. TUES: LATINO CAFE: Weekly hiphop, r&b, funk & house fusion party w/Oscar Poche plus guest DJs; 5-10 p.m., free. 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, this week feat. a tribute to Ron Sunshine & Full Swing; $5 before 10, $10 after; SWING NITE: Lo-Fi Lee brings in the The Swing Doctors to move you rhythmically till 10; 6, $5.
TRIBE
132 1st Ave. (8th St.), 212-979-8965. MON: HEY, LOVE!: Stats1 & Consigliere serve up a variety of hiphop, reggae, soul, house & afrobeat; 9, free.
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 punk & metal tracks flowing, plus go-go girls & Coyote Shivers (responsible for the Kids in the Hall theme song) live music at 11; 10, $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.
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. 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.
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: 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.
WHISKEY WARD
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 & sunk (gunk, plunk...anyone? anyone?). SAT: DJ Lo pushes out "crotch rock," which is what they called gallstones in olden times.
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.
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.