Clubs & Lounges ACME UNDERGROUND9 Great Jones St. (betw. Bway & ...
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.
APEXX LOUNGE
137 Franklin St. (Varick St.), 212-925-7822. FRI: Live Bands feat. Fear of Fred. SAT: DJ "Come dance on the bar" spins rock, dance & hiphop.
B3
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.
BABALU
327 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-262-1111. THURS: LA RUMBA: Dance to salsa & old-school Cuban music w/DJ Babaloo?live performances by Nelson Gonzales & Son Mundano; 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 donations appreciated.
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 in deep house; 10, free. SAT: THE FUTURE: Resident DJ's Kimyon & Rich Bourque w/tech house; 10, free.
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.
BLUE ANGEL
323 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-262-3333. SAT: LA RUMBA: Cuban night feat. live music by Pan Con Timba w/Pedro Pablo Martinez, while DJ Elvira keeps the beat betw. sets w/island 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.
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.
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.
EL FLAMINGO
547 W. 21st St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-243-2121. SAT: MIDNIGHT DISCO: After off-Broadway play "The Donkey Show" lets out, Hernando Patcheski plays hits from the last 30 years; 12 a.m., free.
EXIT
610 W. 56th St. (betw. 11th & 12th Sts.), 212-398-1014. FRI & SAT: CHIPPENDALES THE SHOW: After a sold-out European stadium tour & a round of previews at Exit (& at numerous private bachelorette parties), 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; $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.
FLAMINGO EAST
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 at 11; 10, $10.
FRANK'S LOUNGE
660 Fulton St. (S. Elliot St.), Bklyn., 718-726-1322, www.bangtheparty.com WEDS: ROOTS COMBINATION: Record release party for NY reggae collective; 10, free. FRI: BANG THE PARTY: Three years & running, E-man spins the deepest house w/guest DJs each week; 11, $6.
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.
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., 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.
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 & 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.
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 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.
LIMELIGHT
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.
LUAHN
59 5th Ave (13th St.), 212-802-4506. MON: FLIRT MONDAYS: Alice in Wonderland Masquerade Ball Evening w/music by IMG model Kiara & Peter Parker; 10.
MARION'S CONTINENTAL
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.
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.
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.
SOL CAFE
229 DeKalb Ave. (Clermont Ave.), Bklyn., 718-625-0059. WEDS: GROOVE NIGHT IN BROOKLYN: House music plus 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.
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; $5 before 10, $10 after; SWING NITE: Lo-fi Lee brings in the The Swing Doctors to move you rhythmically till 10; 6, $5.