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    ACME UNDERGROUND

    9 Great Jones St. (betw. B'way & Lafayette St.), 539-3909. MON: KONKRETE JUNGLE: NY's longest running drum 'n' bass party changes locations again?regular DJs incl. Cassien, del Mar, SoulSlinger, Swingsett, Odi & guests, 604-4224 for info.; 10:30, $10.

     

    ALPHABET LOUNGE

    104 Ave. C (7th St.), 780-0202. WEDS: DRAG NITE: MC Gadget hosts new night feat. Kurfew DJs Pussy-Lee, Peter Pan & Evan Image; 10, $5.

     

    ANGEL

    174 Orchard St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 780-0313. WED: DIASPORA: DJ's Geoff & Vanessa blend reggae, Latin, deep house, hiphop, soul, jungle & jazz; 10, free. TUES: KUMESSO: DJ Moky spins trip-hop & acid wax; 10, free. FRI: COMBUSTIBLE: DJ Scratch Famous from Chicago's seminal Deadly Dragon Soundsystem spins old school hiphop, Latin beats & dancehall; 10, free. SAT: EXCURSIONS: DJ Language presents a mix of rare grooves, old school/underground hiphop, breakbeats & dub; 10, free.

     

    ASTOR LOUNGE

    316 Bowery (Bleeker St.), 253-8644. WEDS: METAMORPHYS: Hostesses Miss Shasta Cola & Miss Visa D'Klined offer an alternative to the usual gay club scene. Glam-rock attire, DJ Steve Travolta spins house; 11, free.

     

    AUBETTE

    119 E. 27th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 686-5500. SUN: SUR-BETTE: The restaurant crowd is loyal to itself?all the bartenders, waiters & maitre d's know each other & grumble collectively at the end of a long night's work. Where do they grumble? At Murray Hill's young & sassy French spot Aubette?funk, soul, r&b & Latin; 10-4, free. TUES: LA MERDE: DJ Cosi spins acid jazz, funk, soul & r&b to a chattering after-work crowd hopped up on Stoli flavored vodka drinks. Cigars & hors d'oeuvres available. Don't come in jeans or "dressed down" or the eagle-eyed door man won't let you in, 971-9445 for info; 6, free.

     

    baktun

    418 W. 14th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 502-0820. FRI: S.O.U.P.: Supporting Our Underground Properly, without underwire. Superstar DJs grace this monthly extravaganza; 10, $5-10. MON: 3000BEAT: Battle for supremacy between DJs & live techno musicians, each month. DJs Young Richard, Akira, Masa, Hirotaka & Haru fight it out with Tony Lee, Cobol, Tani & Five Star. Visuals provided to complete the experience; 10, $4.

     

    B BAR

    358 Bowery (4th St.), 475-2220. TUES: BEIGE: There's no shortage of attractive people in this city?& this long-running smoke-a-thon does the job just right when you need an ego lift, standard lounge & disco by guest DJs; 10, free.

     

    BAR 13

    35 E. 13th St. (University Pl.), 604-4136. WED: BEEP: Weekly progressive house & trance with resident DJs Matt Edwards & Pankaj?2-for-1 drinks until 11; 10, free.

     

    BAR 85

    504 W. 16th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 631-1000. THURS: LIPSTICK & CANDY: Weekly party for bisexual & bi-curious females, www.search2nite.com for info; 9, $15, $10 w/invite. SAT: LOVERGIRL: DJs Chip Chop Gonzalez & Ray Lorenzo make it erupt. Escuelita divas perform. You might even win tickets to De La Guarda; 9:30, $8-10, no cover before 11.

     

    BAR D'O

    29 Bedford St. (Downing St.), 627-1580. WEDS: GET SLEAZY!: DJ Frank O spins his usual, go-go shows at 11, 12 & 1; 10, $5. THURS: IN HI-FI: DJ Jack Fetterman's weekly party dabbles between 70s go-go, soundtrack blips & drum 'n' bass; 7, free. FRI: 29 MUSAK STREET: Mixed crowd dances & drinks to Mickey Dulanto's assorted house tunes; 12, free. MON: PLEASURE: DJ Sharee spins soul & r&b for the lesbians; 10, $3.

     

    BAR NONE

    98 3rd Ave. (betw. 12th & 13th St.), (800) 923-0192. FRI: VINDALOO: Weekly party with DJs Mike Bryant & Jaesun?house beats with weekly guests; 11, $3.

     

    BARAZA

    133 Ave. C (betw. 8th & 9th Sts.), 539-0811. WEDS: THIAROYE: DJs Dakar & Ken play roots reggae & drum 'n' bass; 10, free. THURS: BARAZA THURSDAYS: Latin, super salsa & dancehall madness with DJ Laz; 10, free. FRI: BARAZA FRIDAYS: Bay of Pigs serves up the hottest salsa & high-energy funk; 10, free. SAT: SABOR LATINA: Brazilian, Cuban & funk spun by DJ Baicu; 10, free. MON: LOCK, STOCK & TWO SMOKING TURNTABLES: Repoman, king of the cleverly-titled club nights, spins UK triphop, big beat, breaks & funky house fo' yo slumming ass; 10, free. TUES: EMBASSY: Night of breakbeats, triphop, illbient, ambient, slambient, jungle & minimal intelligent ecclectika with DJ Philter; 10, free.

     

    BARMACY

    538 E. 14th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 228-2240. WEDS: REAGAN DEATH WATCH: Night dedicated to everything 80s with scantily-dressed dancers shakin' their things to tunes spun by DJs Mike Rx & Mike M.D.; 10, free. THURS: ROCK AND ROLL DRUGSTORE: That Guy Tom explores the sonic univervse between pre-punk & punk proper, spinning Iggy, the MC5, the NY Dolls, DKs, Pistols, etc.; 10, free. FRI: SQUARESVILLE: Dr. Ringding & Slim Chance play anything from "guitar & sax grind" to punk, soul & metal; 10, free. SAT: STRANGE CARGO: DJ Blind Chilly Stingray spins hillbilly swing, jump blues, 60s r&b & brit-rock; 10, free. SUN: HOME MOVIE SOUNDTRACK: DJ Miss Sockmonkey treats you to TV & movie music, answering the $64,000 question: is it the pinnacle or the nadir of pop culture?; 10, free.

     

    BEAUTY BAR

    231 E. 14th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 539-1389. WEDS: SOUL GLOW: Funk, soul & blues to drive the troubles home, & booze in which to drown them?hosted by DJ K.L. Diablo; 10, free. THURS: FAT THURSDAY: New Orleans r&b, Mardi Gras style, with the Professor; 10, free. FRI: MEDIUM RARE: WBAI's DJ Monk1 spins deep 60s & 70s groove, city soul, & Jamaican r&b; 10, free. SUN: SOULFUL SUNDAY: The Bishop brings it back to praise the likes of Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, Etta James & others who prove that today's music is worthless by comparison; 10, free. TUES: TRUCK STOP TUESDAY: The Professor gives the truckers in the house the country they've been looking for. Bring your CB radio & favorite Wrangler shirt; 10, free.

     

    BELMONT LOUNGE

    117 E. 15th St. (betw. Irving Pl. & Union Sq. E.), 533-0009. FRI: AFROLICIOUS: DJ K.L. Diablo spins hiphop, funk & soul for the weekenders; 9:30, $5.

     

    BLACK BETTY

    366 Metropolitan Ave. (Havemeyer St.), 718-599-0243, Bklyn, 718-599-0243. Also see "Jazz." THURS: DUBOLOGY: DJ Soothsayer of Trumystic Sound System unleashes roots reggae; 10, free. SAT: THE SKINNY: Jambalaya of funk, bad-ass old rock, soul & more by DJ James Spooner; 10, free.

     

    BLACK STAR BAR

    92 2nd Ave. (betw. 5th & 6th Sts.), 254-4747. FRI: CHAISE LOUNGE: Bruce Tantum spins loungy to tech house; 10, free. SAT: BLACK STAR LOUNGE: Lemuel spins disco to Massive Attack; 10, free. SUN: FUNKTOFUNK: DJ Johnny Velveeta spins funk, old skool & breakbeat; 9, free. MON: STOP, DROP, ROLO: Rolo spins soul, Latin, funk, rock, & hip-hop; 10, free. TUES: EASY STAR REGGAE TUESDAYS: King Crown International spins roots, dub & dancehall, all with a conscious/positive angle. Bo! Jamaican eats are available; 10, free.

     

    BOB

    235 Eldridge St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 777-0588. WEDS: GRAVITATE: Latin to hiphop sounds spun by DJ Vision, 10, free. THURS: SHADE: Joey Ty spins funk, grooves & tracks you will find perfect for nursing that beer to; bar open at 7, music at 10, free. SAT: LIL BOBCAT 500: DJ Lil Petey spins anything he wants to as LES cats drink 2-4-1 during happy hour (7-10) as the invading-from-other-neighborhood bar crawlers eventually trawl their way over to the quiet salon by 2 a.m.; 7, free. SUN: PSYCHEDELIC SUNDAYS: DJ Wolf croons sounds from the 60s & 70s; happy hour 7-10, free. MON: FLASHBACK MONDAYS: Joey Ty spins 80s classics; 10, free. TUES: TOXIC TUESDAYS: r&b, soul & classic spun by DJ Jeff; 10, free.

     

    BOTANICA

    47 E. Houston St. (betw. Mulberry & Mott Sts.), 343-7251. WEDS: SOUL PARTY: DJ Mr. Fine Wine spins classic soul 45's; 10, free. FRI: BOTANICA FRIDAYS: Saint Luke spins whatever he feels like, but it's mostly jungle & triphop; 10, free. SUN: SURF SUNDAYS: Sport your beach-wear cuz it's DJ surfin' Dan; 8, free. MON: POWERLOUNGE!: DJ Shakey spins just about everything from rock to jazz, order take-out straight to the bar; 8-1, free. TUES: BOTANICA TUESDAYS: DJs Jes Grew & DJ Sol spin reggae, hiphop, jungle & blues; 9, free.

     

    BOWLMOR LANES

    110 University Pl. (betw. 12th & 13th Sts.), 255-8188. MON: NIGHT STRIKE: Glow-in-the-dark bowling to a soundtrack of techno & jungle. An NYU crowd gets drunk & rolls a ball down a lane, trying to knock over stationary objects. Brilliant?your parents are paying $100,000 for this?; 10-3, $14 (incl. shoes & unlimited bowling).

     

    brooklyn ale house

    103 Berry St. (N. 8th St.), Williamsburg, 718-302-9811. WEDS: ECO LAB WEDNESDAYS: 12Step & Lush spin trip hop, trance, deep funk, hiphop, etc., making the trip across the East River worth every redolent odor encountered; 9, free.

     

    BROWNIES

    169 Ave. A (betw. 10th & 11th Sts.), 420-8392. Also see "Rock 'n' Roll." WEDS: INVISIBLE CITIES: The weirdest of the weird in abstract & left-field electronics & video projections brought to you by the folks at Etherea. Resident DJs Stripcentre, Rich, Don Rainwater, MTA, Impossible & Alison T. in bringing it to you; 11, $2. THURS: THREE STARS: Weekly hiphop, jungle & soul party, feat. a wide variety of acts & DJs with host Ruvane; 11, $5.

     

    BUTTA' CUP LOUNGE

    271 Adelphi St. (DeKalb Ave.), Ft. Greene, Bklyn., 718-455-6092. THURS: BUTTAFINGER: Young urban professionals, leave your day job worries at the office; 7, free. FRI: HOT COCOA & SHE-BUTTA: Happy hour from 7-8, ladies' specialty drinks later on. Rare grooves & old school classics for the ladies to take you from your hectic day into your sensual night; 7, free. SAT: SAVORY SATURDAYS: Hottest DJs serve up flavorable beats. Feature DJs; 9, free. SUN: BUTTA' CREME SUNDAYS: Brunch & funk. Live music & entertainment from 11-4. Southern homestyle cuisine on the menu. Consider yourself served; 11 a.m., free.

     

    CAFE REMY

    104 Greenwich St. (betw. Albany & Carlisle Sts.), 267-4646. SAT: ATREVETE: DJs Richie & Danny play Latin pop, salsa, merengue & Brazilian; DJs Fish, Casper & Ozzie play r&b, reggae & hiphop; 10, free before 11:30, $10-$20 after.

     

    captain cafÉ

    196 Orchard St. (Houston St.), 477-6282. FRI: TITANS: "Goddesses" male counterpart. The big men get a party specially equipped to their needs. Call 718-296-6282 for information; 10, free.

     

    CHEETAH

    12 W. 21st St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 206-7770. FRI: GBH: Cor blimey, it's Great British House with Anthony Macaroni & Lil' Roma; 10, $20. BANGER: Downstairs, Frank Delour spins hiphop, r&b, classics & reggae; 10, $20. SAT: TROUBLE: House upstairs & hiphop, soul & r&b downstairs for a Hampton-centric crowd; 10, $20. SUN: BOYS LIFE: Rob & Mark Nelson pres. Cheetah's weekly gay night; 10, $10. MON: PURR: Belinda, Bonnie & Taquana's long-going hiphop party draws a well-dressed, well-connected downtown crowd. DJ Jules spins; 11, women $7, men $15. TUES: 12 WEST: Disco legend Nicky Siano (Studio 54) hosts new party, 877-TWELVEWEST for info; 7-1, $10.

     

    china cafe

    205 Pearl St. (Maiden Ln.), 747-0880. SAT: GODDESSES: For the large & in charge. Lingerie show tonight; 9, $20.

     

    CHINA CLUB

    268 W. 47th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 398-3800 or www.ChinaClubNYC.com. WEDS: SEARCHERS: Biweekly shindig courtesy of search2nite.com for sophisticated adults, most likely a euphemism; 10, $15. THURS: DJs spin techno, hiphop & funk every week for this Times Square party, 946-1177 for info. FRI: FORTUNE FRIDAYS: Chi Chi, Anthony Michael & Damon mastermind an outrageous affair, with DJ Marc King playing house for the main floor, & Arson spinning hiphop, funk & disco in the lounge; 10, $10-$20.

     

    CIRCA TABAC

    32 Watts St. (betw. 6th Ave. & Thompson St.), 941-1781. THURS: JE NE SAIS QUOI: Obsolete spins acid jazz triphop every week for West Village crowd; 10-3, free.

     

    CLUB NEW YORK

    252 W. 43rd St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 997-9510. THURS: PRESTIGE PRODUCTIONS: Only the best; 10, women free before 11. FRI: BOMBA INT'L: DJ Babaloo, a master of all music Latin & DJ Jonny Sender spins blend of salsa, world & hiphop?dress to impress; 11, $5-$7. SUN: CHOCOLATE MILK: Tammy Ford, DJ Goldfinga, Al Bee, Shauna Neely & Ron Archer host weekly phat party, 479-7821 for info; 9, women free before 11, $20 after.

     

    CULTURE CLUB

    179 Varick St. (Houston St.), 243-1999. THURS: FLASHHHBACK: Grandmaster Flash spins old skool rap, hiphop classics & a little disco to shake your nite down; 9, $15. TRANS AM: Surrender to the night on the lower level where DJ Tony Quasar goes through genres like they're going in & out of style?old school, new wave, hair metal, punk, all ironic, all the time; 9, $15. FRI: HERE THEY ARE NOW: DJ Pete Bones mixes 80s dance hits 'til 3 a.m. then house & freestyle 'til 5. Upstairs from 10-2, DJ Marlin B plays 80s B-sides & new skool from 2-5; 9, $15. SAT: ME! ME! ME!: DJ Matty Matt spins 80s dance. The whole decor is 80s, try not to snicker; 9, $20.

     

    d.a.c.

    69 Washington St. (betw. York & Front Sts.), DUMBO, 439-1147. FRI: ORGANIC GROOVES: Dancing, dancing dancing; 10, $7.

     

    dakota roadhouse

    43 Park Pl. (betw. Church & W. B'way), 539-3858. SAT: THE PARTY KIT: The irresistible DJ Tuesdae moves in, bringing with her the best house party music in the world, incl. disco-sleaze, techno, country & everything else imaginable from the 70s to the present. Mainstays incl. the Panty Parade, the Rodeo Go-Gos & other barely legal activity; 10, $5-10.

    DENIAL

    46 Grand St. (betw. W. B'way & Thompson St.), 925-9449. TUES: DJ Reborn spins lounge, funk, hiphop & jazzy soul music in this Soho space, every week; 9, free.

     

    DINER

    85 B'way (Berry St.), Williamsburg., 718-466-3077. SUN: AUDIO BUFFET: Turntablists regulars DJ Dizzy & Bess, from Williamsburg microradio station free103point9, spin an eclectic mix with guest DJs & performers. Tonight's guest is DJ Jeremy from Dymaxion, just back from the Stereolab tour; 10, free.

     

    DIVAS

    222 E. 14th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd), 358-5094. TUES: CHERI: Ms. Paisley & DJ Fabian from the House of Field present shameless night of debutantes & midget strippers; 10, $10.

     

    don hill's

    511 Greenwich St. (Spring St.), 219-2850. SAT: TISHWAS: DJ Nick Marc gets busy with the occasional surprise guest; 10, $5-10.

     

    DOUBLE HAPPINESS

    173 Mott St. (betw. Kenmare & Broome Sts.), 941-1282. THURS: ORGANIC GROOVES: Sasha Crobrnia spins & hosts; 9:30-2, free. SAT: SEGUES: Readings every Saturday; 4, $4. SUN: MELTIN' POT: DJ Fabrizio & Tommy "Smokes" To-Disco present this selection of nutritious dance music every other week; 9:30, free.

     

    DRINKLAND

    339 E. 10th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 228-2435. WEDS: OXYGEN: Techno, blipperings & beats by DJs Redboy & Kojak with special guests; 10, free. THURS: DRINKLAND THURSDAYS: DJ Dominique from Plant Records & selected guests spin trip-hop & more; 10, free. SUN: TESTPRESS SUNDAYS: Resident DJ Swingsett invites selectors Cassien, Lion, Seoul, Reid Speed, Dinesh, Delmar, Carol C., Yoshi, Christian Bruna & many others for an "in rotation" series of drum 'n' bass, roots, hiphop & breakbeats. Cheap drinks; 10, free. MON: DJ Russ & friends offer up a night of trip-hop; 10, free. TUES: TOKYO LUCKY HOLE: Scott from Etherea hosts night of house & hiphop; 10, free.

     

    EAU

    193 B'way (betw. 20th & 21st St.), 383-8357. SUN: WILDLIFE: DJ JMZ attempts to tame the beast in all of us with an eclectic mix of music & exotic food, hosted by Alexis, Kat & Jemma; 9-2, free.

     

    EL FLAMINGO

    547 W. 21st St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 243-2121. THURS: TROPICANA: Club, Latin & reggae music; 10, $15-$20. FRI: 110% PURE: Tammy Ford, Steve Acevedo & BigStan & Co. host party with fashion shows & surprise performances for hipsters & hiphoppers. Remember to dress jiggy. Stretch Armstrong blends sophisto hiphop, soul & funk into the mix; 11, women free before 12, 479-7821 for info., $20.

     

    escuelita

    301 W. 39th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 631-1093. FRI: HE/SHE BAR: You get the picture. Where my pep girlz at?; 10, $8-10.

     

    FAHRENHEIT

    349 B'way (Leonard St.), 343-0957. TUES: ABSTRAKT: Legal dancing with all the important DJs, like Swingsett, Antipop, Spooky, Darkstar & many more dropping by unannounced; 10, $5. FRI: LIQUID FRI: Mix of hiphop, r&b & classics by DJ Ken, dress code always enforced; 10, $10-$15.

     

    FLAMINGO EAST

    219 2nd Ave. (betw. 13th & 14th Sts.), 533-2860. WEDS: CLOUD 9: Weekly party of Brit-pop spun by DJ Sammy Jo & "unearthly visuals" by Luigi, Michael & Brandon; 10, $3. FRI: BUMP: The Hypnotic Groove Society & their guests spin deep house, trance & funk for your money. SAT: THE PARTY KIT: DJ Tuesdae spins 70's glam-rock, 80's old-school, 90's techno & more, as Murray Hill hosts a contest to see who has the best panties. Plus, free candy!; 10, $10, $5 w/invite.

     

    frank's lounge

    660 Fulton St. (So. Elliott), Fort Greene, Bklyn., 917-726-1322. FRI: BANG THE PARTY: E-Man & Lorie's top-drawer club event pulls fake thugs out of the closet; 11, $5.

     

    FRED'S BEAUTY

    4 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 463-0888. MON: SOUL: Dee Wiz of NV spins funk, hiphop & r&b classics, dress is fashion conscious; 10:30, $10.

     

    GEMINI LOUNGE

    221 2nd Ave. (13th St.), 254-5260. WEDS: LATIN TRIBE 2000: DJs Babaloo & Pete Rivera spin vintage Latin grooves with live music provided by the Frank Bambara percussion quartet feat. Frank Bambara & Sus Salseros; 9, $7-$10, women free until 10. THURS: 80'S NIGHT: 80s r&b, hiphop & house provided by DJ Sexy Mexie; 10:30, free.

     

    GOOD WORLD BAR & GRILL

    3 Orchard St. (Canal St.), 925-9975. WEDS: B&L: Deejay Punk-Roc (on occasion), Samba & Kali spin deep house, sponsored by Cductive; 10, free.

     

    guernica

    25 Ave. B (betw. E. 2nd & E. 3rd Sts.), 674-0984. Free unless noted. WEDS: WILDLIFE ANALYSIS: LUCAS2's ethereal visuals set the tone for DJ David Michael's exploratory urban aural landscapes, where we are reasonable people; 8, free. KINDNESS: Terry Jackson hosts & DJ Greg Poole spins all eras of hiphop, house, soul & classics, with the occasional blasts of metal, country & punk rock; 10, free. THURS: QUICKNESS: Tonight only, John Stanier from Helmet?remember them??drops old school funk, hiphop, & metal; 8, free. FRI: BUBBLY: Jarad spins classics; 10, free. SAT: SOUND & VISION: DJ Qool Marv spins; 10,free until 11, $5 afterwards. SUN: VERSATILITY: Biweekly event with DJ Rich Medina repping Philly for grooves, classics, hiphop & house; 8, free. MON: AZUL: Loungecore, anyone? How about with funk, bossanova, Afro-Latin & more? How about with DJs Nat, Brandt, Osiris & Mr. Lee? How about if I undo this button?; 8, free. TUES: NOOKIE: Adam Goldstone, Gamal & Co. take over with sexy mood music & ethnic breakbeats, so you can take dat cookie...; 8, free.

     

    HATTIE'S

    99 2nd Ave. (betw. 5th & 6th Sts.), 533-0990. WEDS: 867-5309: Celebrate the Reagan years with Jenny Jenny's 80s party; 8, free. THURS: CHEMICAL LOUNGE: Weird science with Sebastian & DJ Miss Am-Erika; 8, free. FRI: ROCK WITH RABBIT: Everything under the East Village sun, with host Jessica Rabbit & DJ Erick Epic; 8, free. SAT: HATTIE & SWEETIE TAKE ON BRIDGE 'N' TUNNEL: DJ Tennessee hosts this party in honor of the khaki & booty pants crowd; 8, free. SUN: PLASTIC SUNDAYS: Ambient house, techno & trance with Young Richard, Tjet Clark & Maggie; 917-406-5837 for info; 9, free. MON: SWEETIE'S AA GETAWAY: Hit the sauce after the weekend's over?2-4-1 drinks all night long; 8, free. TUES: SOUL BURGER: Burgers & lounge for music industry types. Hosted by Cynthia Cherry & Nina Ritter; 8, free.

    IZZY BAR

    166 1st Ave. (betw. 10th & 11th Sts.), 228-0444 or www.barcrawler.com/izzybar.html.

    Upstairs: WEDS: RITMO: Latin-Brazilian afro-beat spun by DJ's Moni & Ismael; 9, $5. THURS: DJ Ali spins the hell outta you; 9, $5. FRI: The wonderful DJ Marc B; 9, $5. SAT: Resident DJ Israel; 9, $5. SUN: EN FLAXX: DJ Ugo bringing deep groovin' house; 10, free. MON: DJ Moki, direct from Japan; 10, $7. TUES: BACK TO THE 80S: Upstairs w/DJ Cheese N'Crackers; 9, free. Downstairs: WEDS: Live drum 'n' bass performances by Lure & Boomish this week; 10, $5. THURS: Joe Deninzon & Stratospheerius, Alex Skolnick & Skol-Patrol; 9, $7. FRI: Soul Live, Tente Planet, Rozz Nash provide funk & soul; 8, $6. SAT: Mata Burna & Me & The Other Guy provide Funk, Soul & Latin; 9, $6. SUN: ONE MONTH ONE BAND: Turquoise, Dan Gasparro & Brian Vargas & Ya Esta; 9, $6. MON: JAZZ-A-IZZY: Gal Ziv Quartet, Jean Michel Pilc; 8, $7. TUES: ALL SPINNING NIGHT: "Ecoute" hosted by DJ Chillfreez; 9, free.  

    KEY CLUB

    76 E. 13th St. (betw. B'way & 4th Ave.), 388-1060. FRI: SPOTLIGHT: R&b, hiphop, Latin, house; 10, $10-15. SAT: KEY CLUB SATURDAYS: DJ Devon hosts; 10, $20.

     

    KIT KAT KLUB

    124 W. 43rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 819-0377. FRI: SUMATRA: New weekly party for Asian-Americans with DJ Stymie and international guest DJs each week, Joey Cassanova & Ruben Araneta host. Call 849-8288 for info & guestlist; 10, $15, $10 reduced list. SAT: SOPHISTICATED SATURDAYS: DJ Ace from WBLS & DJ Javier host party for ladies over 23 & men 25 & older?dress to impress; 10, $15, $10 before 12.

     

    korova milk bar

    200 Ave. A (betw. E. 12th & 13th Sts.), 254-8838. SAT: BUTTAFUNK: Josh Invisible & DJ Grimace bring it to you with classic & underground hiphop, drum 'n' bass, ambient house & more; 11, free.

     

    LA BELLE EPOQUE

    827 B'way (12th St.), 254-6436. THURS: LA RUMBA: Live Afro-Cuban music by Nelson Gonzalez & Son Mundano at 8:30 & 11 with dance lessons at 7:30, $10 & $10 min., $8 w/invite from www.larumba.net. FRI: LA MILONGA: Learn to tango at 8, followed by live music at 9, $10 & $10 min.

     

    LA LINEA

    15 1st Ave. (betw. Houston & 1st Sts.), 592-3138 or www.citysearch.com/nyc/lalinea. WEDS: SOUL FUNK MAKOSSA: La Loca & Cris A.C. host while DJ Vision (from Vaya), Soulfrito & Mr. Martinez spin funk, soul, salsa & house; musicians invited to get into the mix, 592-3138 for info; 9, free. FRI: GET DOWN ON IT: DJ Flow spins disco, & funk; 9, free.

     

    la maison de sade

    206 W. 23rd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 727-8642. SUN: TRANNIELAND: DJ Lady Bunny and Chicklet, the Hostess with the Grossest, throw this new soiree for "ladies with something extra" & the mammals who love them. Erotic & exotic trannie-dancers, incl. Monica, to tantalize you as you are verbally humiliated, flogged publicly & force-fed over dinner; 10, $5-10.

     

    LA NOUVELLE JUSTINE

    99 E. 2nd Ave. (betw. Ave. A & 1st Sts.), 673-8908. S&M cafe with nightly fetish shows. FRI: SEX-O-DELIC: S&m shows & fetish-themed conversation with Brendt Sterling & Rustyn L. Birch; 11. SAT: GLAM 2001: Hostesses Nikki Kane & Georgie Seville move their defunct Coney Island High night to a new venue?glittery glam rock party with rock 'n' roll karaoke & guest DJs; 11, $10, $5 w/invite.

     

    THE LEOPARD LOUNGE

    248 E. 5th St. (2nd Ave.), 539-4591. SAT: T.H.E.M. SATURDAYS: JC & DJ Ulysses pres. a night of techno, house & electro; 10, free.

     

    LIFE

    158 Bleecker St. (Thompson St.), 420-1999. WEDS: ON PARTY!: Brit-pop, bossa nova, classics, always with a lot of visuals with DJ Collas & Nick Marc; 11, $20. THURS: GET A LIFE: Hosts Desmond, Erich Conrad, Boozy Suzie & Edwige hold court over fashionistas, disco dusters, implant idiots & trust fund kids. Swingsett spins in the "Queenie Tops" lounge, Jackie Christie in the "Pussy Boots Lounge," big name guests on the main floor; 10, $10. FRI: GRANDMASTER FLASH: Legendary DJ spins with supporting DJ Jackie Christie; 11, $10-$20. TUES: GRANDMASTER FLASH: Another Flash party (see above); 11, $10-$20.

     

    LIMELIGHT

    660 6th Ave. (20th St.), 807-7850. WEDS: UK BLITZ: Weekly event showcasing big-name British DJs; 1 a.m., $20, $10 w/invite. THURS: GARAGE CITY NYC: DJ David Camacho spins deep house in the main room; 10, $20, $15 w/invite. FRI: RECTORY: New party, subliminally erotic with homosexual overtones, in the H.R. Giger Room with your supermodel host Benjamin & DJs RedStar, Rustyn Birch, Riz, Jason Ojeda & Anthony Mundy; 10, $10-15. SAT: "JANUARY EFFECT" BIRTHDAY BASH: Live performance by techno group Realm. A celebration of all the numerous gay boys born in January, incl. Kurfew Krew members Zach, DJ Michael T, Vicki Lake & Peppermint Gummybear. All the while DJs Jen Pussy-Lee, Yental Beats (vocal & prog. house), Peter Pan & Steven Caicedo from Astralwerks & MC Gadget (prog. trance) Steven Zor & Anton (hard house) inflict their punishment. One night only; 11, $10-15.

     

    LIQUIDS

    266 E. 10th St. (betw. 1st Ave. & Ave. A), 677-1717. WEDS: MOIST: House & trance provided, rotating DJs each week; 8, free. THURS: AFTERWORK PARTY: Joey Cassanova & Ruben Araneta of Flip Magazine, along with DJ Leo present a different kind of after-work party; 6, free. TUES: HOOKA LOUNGE: Ambient, electronic music for chilling presented by Wanderlust (wanderlustnyc.com). DJs Dots, Lego, Kienyo & guests spin all varieties of ambient, atmospheric music. Tents, hookah pipes & a blazing fireplace add to the mood; 9, free.

     

    LUCKY CHENG'S

    24 1st Ave. (betw. 1st & 2nd Sts.), 473-0516. Restaurant/Cabaret/Karaoke Lounge. All shows free w/entree, Karaoke in goldfish pond room. WEDS: Mistress Formika. THURS: Bitchy comedy by Hedda Lettuce. FRI & SAT: Miss Understood, Victoria Westin, Bianca la Bianca & Angelique Ali. SUN & MON: "Fresh as a Douche" with Baby Jane Doe. TUES: Victoria Westin.

     

    LUDLOW BAR

    165 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 353-0536. No cover. WEDS: OPEN: DJ Diamond David Lee spins all types of dance music incl. triphop & jazz-funk; 10. THURS: ORGY: Time Out New York's clubs editor Adam Goldstone spins a mix of funk, r&b & house; 10. FRI: NO MERCY RHYTHMS: Hirotaka spins world music that's danceable; 10. SAT: SPICY: Disco, house & Latin with DJ Jarad; 10, free. SUN: TOGETHER: DJ Greg Poole mixes everything from AC/DC to house; 10. MON: LOW PROFILE: DJ Qool Marv, the hardest working DJ in town, keeps it on the LP with acid jazz, UK soul & groove classics. This is one of the best, longest-running Monday parties around; 10. TUES: RESURRECTION: DJ Stormin' Norman spins old school hiphop, soul classics & reggae; 10.