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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 & 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 that celebrates jazz's grand heritage & points to its brilliant future; 8-11, free. SUN: FETISH RETINUE: Latex designer The Baroness hosts "Romance of the Foot," a celebration of shoes, boots & feet, w/Princess Paulina; 8-12 a.m., $13, $5 in fetish gear.
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. Sandoz; 9:30. THURS: ETHER: DJs Blues & Fflood spin jungle, ambient & electro blipperings w/Swingsett, Wicket & E. Moss; 10. FRI: COMBUSTIBLE: DJ Scratch Famous from Chicago's seminal Deadly Dragon Soundsystem spins old-school hiphop, Latin beats & dancehall; 10. SAT: INSTINCTIVE PATH: Hiphop & soul party w/Rob Flow & Clay Nice; 10. SUN: XALAM: Senegalese & African music by DJ Dakar; 10, free. TUES: HOT CALLALOO: Weekly hiphop & reggae party feat. DJs Niko & Kest plus guest; 10.
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.
BAKTUN
418 W. 14th St. (9th Ave.), 212-206-1590. THURS: Connect 4 DJ Squad (Frenzi, Mor, Sonic & Lord Vader) spin hiphop, classics & old-school r&b; 7, $5.
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 (that's balls right there) spins Cuban, salsa & funk. FRI: Brazilian, Latin & soul w/DJ Maurice. SAT: DJ Geo keeps funk, reggae & house flowing. MON: DIGGS 2000: Put your Monday blues off until Tuesday w/house, r&b & dance music. 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 something called "Sexual Dysfunction Bingo" w/Dr. Ducky. Always a weekly theme: tonight, learn to strip plus amateur bump & grind contest?no grandma panties please!; 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?praise the Lord, throw back a few & then a couple more; 10, free. TUES: SHINDIG: DJ Johnny Oh spins 60s as the go-go dancing (and somewhat cracked-looking) 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, 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. MON: GREATEST MELODIES OF ALL TIMES: Eclectic night of music feat. tunes from 30s-60s like Nat King Cole, Ella, Elvis, Nina & Frank; 9, 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: Every week at 8. MON: POWERLOUNGE!: DJ Shakey spins just about everything from rock to jazz; plus you can order take-out straight to the bar; 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 (in a string bikini), Anthony Mac & Seth bring their party down the street. Guest DJs incl. Funstar De Luxe & Marques Wyatt, 212-539-3916 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. WEDS: GROOVE'S PARADISE: Two-level party feat. Latin & Salsa w/DJ Tony Hernandez downstairs & everything from reggae to hiphop upstairs, where you'll find DJ Riz & guests; 10, $10-$20. SAT: CHERCHEZ LA FEMME: City natives as well as bridge & tunnel types flock to hear DJ Rich Rydell's house beats, see trapeze artists flying overheard & enjoy DJ Double "00" spinning hiphop downstairs?if they can squeeze in. Open bar 10-11?212-252-CLUB for guestlist & info; 10, $15-$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.
CHINA CHALET
47 B'way (betw. Morris & Exchange Sts.), 212-943-4380. SAT: GODDESSES: "Bustier Night" for big, beautiful people & their admirers; 9, $20, incl. 2 drinks, free 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/guest DJs & 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 new 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 music in the logical setting for Die Hard IV; 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.
FUN
130 Madison St. (betw. Pike & Market Sts.), 212-964-0303, www.fun-ny.com Open daily from 8 p.m.-4 a.m. FRI: DAMN IT I NEED A DRINK: Dirty Dave Swingsett spins drum 'n' bass; 9, $5. SAT: GOLDEN BOYS: Digital lounge w/Thomas, Eric & Holmar; 10, $5. SUN: SEXOSONIQUE: Evil & Evil Productions bring closure to week w/DJs Steven C., Shuki & Michael Saratoga; 10. TUES: CHILL-OUT: Chuck from Kiss FM keeps r&b & classics flowing during this weekly hiphop party; 10, $10 men, $5 ladies.
HUSH
17 W. 19th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-252-3244. FRI: LATIN FUSION: DJ Richie blends mix of Latin vibes w/house & classics while DJ Fish spins hiphop, r&b & reggae in the redroom; 10, $10-$20.
IDLEWILD
145 E. Houston St. (betw. Eldridge & Forsythe Sts.), 212-591-0787. TUES: DEEP SEA: Lola & E-Man move their underground house party above the clouds?plus weekly guests; 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.
JOY
243 W. 28th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-946-1972. FRI: JACK RABBIT SLIMS: Little to do with Pulp Fiction as DJs Tony Humpheries & Mark Ronson do hiphop, reggae & r&b; $15.
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., 718-222-9819. FRI: LISTEN: Weekly party w/DJs Jeph & Dribbler handling..."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: New party from hosts Holly (Greendoor) & Johnny T. (Motherfucker) feat. go-go action & 80s hits; 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.
LIMELIGHT
47 W. 20th St. (6th Ave.), 212-807-7780. WEDS: Live performances by Chaos Theory, Downpore & Realm plus club, house & progressive trance around midnight; 9, $10-$15.
NAKED LUNCH
17 Thompson St. (betw. Canal & Grand Sts.), 212-343-0828. TUES: SHARE LIBATIONS: DJs Qool Marv & Vou Vou spin 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.
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. (And if you've never seen a lip-sync artist, it's pretty wild; they're like vocal mimes.) Superstar guests incl. Siren LaVerne Cox & Paulina of LIPS. Tonight: Miss Fire Island entertainer, Ariel Sinclair; 9, $15 women, $20 men. FRI: GODDESS: Glorya Wholesome's transgender cabaret party w/music by Throb's DJ Carter plus Lucky Cheng's Mayouko; 10, $10-$20. SAT: GLORYA WHOLESOME'S LIVING LEGENDS: Another party for transsexuals & cross-dressers feat. drag shows & sounds by Throb's DJ Carter plus guests Eva Love & Bianca Leigh (Lucky Cheng's); 10, $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 rock 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: OZONE: DJs Keith Litman, Marc Anthony & Louie Passion party w/"Kahlua Kollective Beats," the international Kahlua promotion brigade; also, sexy dancers, 212-774-7749 for info; 10, $15-$20. SAT: NO LIMIT: Hi-energy house & techno by Jared Scream & Sebastian, while Louie Passion spins funk, soul & hiphop downstairs; 10.
PLANT BAR
217 E. 3rd St. (betw. Aves. B & C), 212-375-9066. WEDS: MAGICAL MINI-MISH: Vice Magazine hosts night of booze & beats w/Mike Bryant & Speepyface?now that's surprising; 10-2 a.m., free. SUN: SUNDAZE: $mall ¢hange & Repoman bring electric jams?Scratch Perry, King Tubby?and stong drinks to the East Village; 9-2 a.m., free.
PYRAMID CLUB
101 Ave. A (6th St.), 212-228-4888. SAT: FLYLIFE: DJs Merritt & Cuffy mix Latin, hiphop & classics for diva girls & hot boys; 10, $5-$10.
RAVEN CAFE
194 Ave. A (betw. 12th & 13th Sts.), 212-529-4712. Always free. WEDS: DAMAGED: New party all about goth, new wave, punk & industrial w/DJ Dandy Sex; 11. THURS: WELL SUSSED: The Who, The Kinks & 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: DJ H spins 70s hardrock, glam & punk ala T-Rex, Thin Lizzy & the likes; 10. SUN: THE OTHER SIDE: DJ Jarek & Skellington 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 will probably work better if you take the right pills; 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 DJs Richie & Nelson, 212-869-1781 for guestlist action; $15, $10 guestlist. TUES: SHOOTING STAR KARAOKE: Here's your chance to strut your stuff while drinking down happy-hour drinks (until 7)?dance music takes over after that, 212-869-1515 for info; 5.
RISING CAFE
186 5th Ave. (Sackett St.), Park Slope, 718-789-6340. See also "Rock 'n' Roll." SAT: 718 SATURDAYS: DJ Jupe & guests work house & drum 'n' bass for the locals; 10.
RIVERTOWN LOUNGE
187 Orchard St. (betw. Stanton & Houston Sts.), 212-388-1288. MON: SCATALOGICS: Open turntable party that's been making the scene for three years now, bring your own records, headphones & stage names?sign-ups start at 9, free.
RUBBER MONKEY
279 Church St. (White St.), 212-625-8220. WEDS: CHOCOLATA: Slew of rotating DJs w/Floyd Morris of the Flavor Factory kick a Latin vibe; 9, $5. THURS: CELEBRITY: Learn to laugh at those who think rubber is a fashion statement while enjoying live performances by house divas; 9, free. FRI: Danny Kane beings his classic blend & lovely lasses to this karaoke party?r&b & hiphop downstairs; 10, $10, $5 in fetish gear. SUN: PITSTOP: Fill the void between work madness & weekend fun w/cocktails & dancing to house classics spun by Carlos Pedraza; 5, $5. MON: KLONG SHOW: Vaudeville & cabaret shows for cash prizes; 9, free. TUES: UNDERGROUND CABARET: Rock stars-to-be & Broadway stars sing their hearts out; 9, 2 drink min.
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 THE PARTY: After-hours music at happy-hour time. Tonight, Sameer from The Chocolate Factory & Misskc take over; 7, $5 incl. one drink. TUES: TOUCH TUESDAYS: DJ Will Milton brings WNYU's "Candy Store" further downtown; 10, $1 contrib.
SHINE
285 W. B'way (Canal St.), 212-358-3580. THURS: GIANT STEP MONDAYS: Resident DJ Ron Trent & friends?call for info; 10, $10.
SLIPPER ROOM
167 Orchard St. (Stanton St.), 212-253-7246, www.slipperroom.com WEDS: J.C. Hopkins' "Champagne Fountain of Joy" feat. Queen Esther & others, 10, $5 contrib.
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.
SWEET & VICIOUS
5 Spring St. (betw. Elizabeth St. & Bowery), 212-334-7915. MON: DJs along w/guest DJ Qmaxx420, Puppetmaster & Dubchek rock the "hard supersonice dub sounds" to keep the high-falutin crowd drinking; 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: NYPress' DJ Eddie Marz spins organic sounds that will move your soul; 9, $5.
TRIBE
132 1st Ave. (St. Marks Pl.), 212-979-8965. MON: HEY LOVE: Dancehall, hiphop, soul, Afrobeat & garage at Higher Ground's weekly party; 8, free.
TRUE
28 E. 23rd St. (betw. Madison Ave. & Park Ave. S.), 212-254-6117. WEDS: GOMORRAH: New fetish party w/different promoters each week, but S&M is always encouraged?those dressed in fetish gear or all black are discounted at the door. This week, learn about floating suspension, celebrate Madame Cole's birthday & receive a free copy of Fetish Magazine; 8-2 a.m., $5-$20. FRI: KITSCH-INN: Abby Ehmann invites you to mingle & drink while DJ Michael T & Robbie D keep you dancing to punk, glam & heavy metal hair bands?this week, showcase w/Facial (feat. John the Stockbrocker) & Sherry plus Hostess Ho-Ho & Misstress Formika; $5-$10. TUES: LATINO CAFE: Weekly hiphop, r&b, funk & house fusion party w/Oscar Poche plus weekly guest DJs; 5-10 p.m., free.
TWILO
530 W. 27th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-268-1600, www.twiloclub.com 21 & over except Fri. & Sat., 18 & up. 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. The return of the 6 a.m.-noon party session; 11, $20-$25.
VILLAGE UNDERGROUND
130 W. 3rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-777-7745. See also "Rock 'n' Roll." FRI: ALTERNLATINO: Live performances & music by DJ Time; 9, $5-$12, free till 11. SAT: BRAZILIAN WAY: 101% 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. WEDS: SPINCYCLE74: Select international DJs spin CD-length (74 min.) of music for live recording; 10:30. THURS: Aksum's on the decks w/DJs EJ & Oreck; 10:30-2 a.m. FRI: MONDO BOSSA: In Vitro takes over tonight w/Pablo Sanchez & Jo-Dee; 10:30-3 a.m. SAT: SATIATE: Taka & Hitoshi rotate duties; 10:30-3 a.m.
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 by DJ Ted Dillinger; 10, $20-$25.
WORLD TRADE CENTER
1 West St. (betw. Liberty & Vessey Sts.), 212-524-7000. SUN: THE STEREO SHOW: Penelope Tuesdae hosts new dance party & advises you to dress for success because you know she will; 8, free.