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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, where bartenders Danny & Derek host a drinking & kvetching night for their foodie friends. 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. A slew of hosts presides over the fashionable crowd. Cigars & hors d'oeuvres available. Don't come in jeans or "dressed down" or the eagle-eyed door man won't let you in. Sure it's a bit of a nose-in-the-air crowd, 971-9445 for info; 6, free.
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.
BAKTUN
418 W. 14th St. (9th Ave.), 206-1590 or www.baktun.com. THURS: NICE & EASY: Triphop party with Kienyo, Tomo & Nicodemus; 10; $5.
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 & bicurious females, www.search2nite.com for info; 9, $15, $10 w/invite.
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 THURSDAY: Latin, super salsa & dancehall madness with DJ Laz; 10, free. FRI: PROBLEMA: Only the hottest Brazilian, Latin & dance classics; 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, 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 thing to tunes spun by DJs Mike Rx & Mike M.D.; 10, free. THURS: THIRSTY?: New soul party for all the drivers with da cars that go boom?LA style with DJ Oz; 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: BARE FUNKIFIED HIDE: K.L. Diablo spins soul, funk & other grooves while Miss Eliesha & her "Brooklyn Cuties" jiggle & jive away; 10, $3. MON: STORMY MONDAYS: DJ Laura Lux spins cocktail & lounge type tunes; 7-12, free. TUES: COUNTRY HAYRIDE: The Lonesome Cowboy spins the ultimate drinking music: country/western. Come explore themes such as prison, cheating, being a drunk & trash-talking women; 10, free.
BEAUTY BAR
231 E. 14th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 539-1389. WEDS: MEAN STREETS: Funk, soul & blues to drive the troubles home, & booze in which to drown them?hosted by DJ Trouble Man with K.L. Diablo; 10, free. THURS: FAT THURSDAY: New Orleans r&b, Mardi Gras style, with the Professor; 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. WEDS: WILD STYLE: JMZ hosts city's only Black 80s party; 9, free. THURS: DJ Alex supplies Latin, big beat & house; 9:30, free. FRI: AFROLICIOUS: DJ K.L. Diablo spins hiphop, funk & soul for the weekenders; 9:30, $5. SAT: DJ Dan's on the 1 & 2's with brand new r&b flava; 9:30, $5. MON: DIAL "S" FOR SWANK: DJ Swanky Don spins jazz funk, salsa, boogaloo, lounge & 60s pop; 9:30, free. TUES: BOOGIE WONDERLAND: Funk flavors spun by DJ James; 9:30, free.
BLACK BETTY
366 Metropolitan Ave. (Havemeyer St.), 718-599-0243, Williamsburg, 718-599-0243. Also see "Jazz." WEDS & THURS: DJ-O-RAMA: Night filled with reggae, ska, dancehall & dub; 10, free. THURS: DJ-O-RAMA: Best of soul, funk, hiphop & some r&b flava; 10, free. TUES: MUCHO DE CUBA: DJ Medina treats you to the rich Cuban musical heritage with son montuno, rumba, danzon, guajira, mambo, charanga & cha-cha. Tropical cocktails only spilt for cuban linx; 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: BOTANICA WEDNESDAYS: DJ Mr. Fine Wine spins classic soul 45's; 10, free. FRI: MIXOLOGY 101: Saint Luke spins whatever he feels like, but it's mostly blues, jungle, triphop & jazz; 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).
BROWNIES
169 Ave. A (betw. 10th & 11th Sts.), 420-8392. Also see "Rock." 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: HOMESTYLE COUNTRY BRUNCH: Southern style cuisine. Consider yourself served; 11 a.m., no cover.
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.
CHEETAH
12 W. 21st St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 206-7770. FRI: BANGER: DJ Frank Delour spins hiphop, r&b, classics & more for the party people; 10, $10. 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 Lane), 747-0880. SAT: GODDESSES: Miss 1999 Sexist Cleavage Contest. It's gonna get a little blue. Win tickets to Goddesses' New Year's Weekend. For big, beautiful women, men & their admirers. You make the rockin' world go 'round; 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: METROPOLITAN THURSDAYS: Al Bee, Shuna Neely & Ron host party, free champagne until 12; 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.
59 Washington St. (York St.), 439-1147. FRI: ORGANIC GROOVES: Something is happening, baby, donchu know? DUMBO hotspot parties for peanuts. This week only; 10, $7.
da spot
1196 Fulton St. (Bedford), Bklyn., 718-399-9763. FRI: BANG THE PARTY: New York's only bi-borough deep house party, hosted by Sweet Sable with DJs E-Man (word to burger) & Carlos Tera from Sonic Groove; 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 at 9, free.
DINER
85 Broadway (Berry St.), Bklyn., 718-466-3077. SUN: AUDIO BUFFET: Turntablists regulars DJ Dizzy & Bess, from Williamsburg microradio station free103point9, spin an eclectic mix with guest DJs & performers; 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.
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. (8th Ave.), 631-1093. FRI: HER/SHE BAR: Famous weekly woman's party (gay men welcome too)?hiphop, reggae, house, Latin & r&b. Too-fierce drag x-x-xtravaganza served up by the house divas. Tonight, it's a salsa contest at 2 a.m. with a chance to win $100. Music provided by DJs Chip Gonzalez & Ray Lorenzo; 10, $5-$8.
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 FRI: LIQUID FRI: Mix of hiphop, r&b & classics by DJ Ken, dress code always enforced; 10, $10-$15.
fc29
29 2nd Ave. (betw. 1st & 2nd Ave.), 539-3549. SAT: SPANK ME HARD: Gay men spank one another monthly, courtesy of spankmehard.com. Free one-month memberships will be given away. Live spanking show, complete with go-go boys. Ruff Ryders, Hot Boy$ & Shyheim the Man Child may show up; 10, $5.
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! Tonight only, it's "Santa's Sweet Box" with Murray as Santa, free eggnog, the Party Kit Go-Go Elves & more; 10, $10, $5 w/invite.
FRED'S BEAUTY
4 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 463-0888. MON: BARI SOUL: Dee Wiz of NV spins funk, hiphop & r&b classics, dress is fashion conscious; 10:30, $10.
a gathering of the tribes
285 E. 3rd St. (betw. Aves. C &D), 674-3778: SAT & SUN: HOUSE OF TRIBES PLAY FEST: Series of short plays; Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3, $25.
GEMINI LOUNGE
221 2nd Ave. (13th St.), 254-5260. WEDS: LATIN TRIBE: DJs Babaloo & Me'shell spin vintage Latin grooves, accompanied by The Frank Bambara percussion quartet; 9, $5-$7, 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.
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 ove?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. WEDS: DEEP TRAX: Live drum 'n' bass performances feat. Nymph & Droid while DJs Swingsett, Yoshi, Cassien & guests spin hiphop, triphop & jungle between sets; 9, $5. RITMO: Downstairs, Latin-Brazilian afro-beat spun by DJ's Moni & Ismael; 9, $4 THURS: ASSORTED FLAVOURS: DJ Dan Stein spins 100 dance music, live bands downstairs; 8, $5.
KARMA
228 W. 4th St. (betw. 7th Ave. & W. 10th St.), 414-4345. BATUCADA: Cducitve sponsors weekly party with Carlos Terra & DJ Samba spinning house & classics; 10, free.
KEY CLUB
76 E. 13th St. (betw. B'way & 4th Ave.), 388-1060. WEDS: HUMPDAY: DJ Stefan's at the tables tonight; 10. THURS: PIMPN8EZ: Infamous Funkmaster Flex?knaimean, baby? Big shout to Avis Rental Cars & Jimmy Iovine! Look out for the new album with Big Cap!?from Hot 97 spins hot r&b, hiphop & soul; 10, $20. FRI: FAT BLACK PUSSYCAT: DJ Mark Ronson rocks da house; 10, $20. 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 & olde?dress to impress; 10, $15, $10 before 12.
L'ATTITUDE
470 6th Ave. (betw. 11th & 12th Sts.), 243-2222. SAT: Earthquake Sound's weekly night of jungle, hiphop, r&b & reggae with DJs Vital & White Owl, 718-398-7663 for info; 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. SAT: GET STARTED EARLY: Prepare your liver for the new year because it's Sammy's last night?drink specials until 9, DJs spin danceable music 'til 4, 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.
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: LIMELIGHT FRIDAYS: They've brought in promoters Erich Conrad (of "Beige" & "Get a Life") & the Von Broock brothers to attract the Eurotrash & fashionistas, while Donovan Leitch & a host of other downtown fixtures host the side rooms. Alex Lauterstein & Maarten spin big-room house in the main floor; 10, $20. SAT: FUNCLUB: Penelope Tuesdae & Fancy host hepcat room at Limelight's busy Saturdays. Midnight floor show features Miss Tuesdae & Fancy performing old favorites to new hits, drag king Murray Hill & gogo dancer Viva Knieval also perform, 358-5915 for information. Also, "Love & Sugar" in the Boom Boom Room, hosted by Jacques & Pascal, 330-8333 for info.; $15-$20.
LIQUIDS
266 E. 10th St. (betw. 1st Ave. & Ave. A), 677-1717. THURS: TRANCENDANCE: Glenn Burger spins U.K. house & trance; 6, free. FRI: STARMARKET: Johan Afterglow & 3PO spin house; 10, free. MON: THINK: Dub Spot's DJ Killamari & Satoko spin underground/abstract hiphop; 10, 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. WEDS: OPEN: DJ Diamond David Lee spins all types of dance music incl. triphop & jazz-funk; 10, free. THURS: ORGY: Time Out New York's clubs editor Adam Goldstone spins a mix of funk, r&b & house; 10, free. FRI: NO MERCY RHYTHMS: Hirotaka spins world music that's danceable; 10, free. SAT: SPICY: Disco, house & Latin with DJ Jarad; 10, free. SUN: TOGETHER: DJ Greg Poole mixes everything from AC/DC to house; 10, free. 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, free. TUES: RESURRECTION: DJ Stormin' Norman spins old school hiphop, soul classics & reggae; 10, free.
M&R BAR
264 Elizabeth St. (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 226-0559. FRI: SOUL HEAVEN: DJ Alex Q spins soul classics & underground tunes, from Aretha to Sun Ra; 10, free.
MADAME X
94 W. Houston St. (betw. LaGuardia Pl. & Thompson St.), 539-0808. THURS: MÉNAGE: DJ Timmy Richardson spins classic soul, r&b, hiphop & salsa to rid you of those work-week blues?Chivas Regal drink specials 8-9:30; 5-1, free.
MERCURY LOUNGE
217 E. Houston St. (betw. Ludlow & Essex Sts.), 260-4700. Also see "Rock." FRI: AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT: Downtown rock venue hosts dance night feat. DJ $mall Change (from WFMU) spinning an assortment of danceable tunes?Elvis to Black Elvis; 12, $3.
MICA BAR
252 E. 51st St. (2nd Ave.), 888-2453. WEDS: DJ Qool Marv spins warm, jazzy r&b?think Maxwell, Sade, Erykah Badu, D'Angelo, Jazzyfatnastees; 8, free.
MOTHER
432 W. 14th St. (Washington St.), 366-5680 or www.mothernyc.com. THURS: LONG BLACK VEIL: Throw off those white clothes because it's old-school goth night?no jeans, t-shirts or sneakers. Dress goth-jiggy (like a black Avirex over your bodice). An alternative night for alternative people, like you, you resplendent goth hedonist. Hosted by Father Todd, with DJs Ian Fford, Jason & Lestat; 10:30, $7-10. FRI: CLIT CLUB: Millie & DM spin house, techno & some backroom lounge at NY's longest-running dance party for gay women & their friends. Tonight's theme is "Winter Babes 3;" 11, $9,. SAT: CLICK & DRAG: Mother's weekly cyber-fetish party gets bestial, with equine- & canine-themed performances, set to techno, industrial & hard house. This week it's "The Ball-crusher's Ball;" 10:30, $15, $5-$10 reduced. TUES: THE JACKIE 60 CHRISTMAS AFTER THE BLAST (A POST-APOCALYPTIC CHRISTMAS): The penultimate Jackie 60 edition carols around the mushroom cloud; 10:30, $8.
NAKED LUNCH
17 Thompson St. (betw. Canal & Grand Sts.), 343-0828. TUES: SHARE LIBATIONS: DJ Qool Marv & Vouvou spin urban lounge, hiphop & world at chilled out spot that's more conducive to quality time than "being seen" by the movers & shakers, drink specials 6-9, 330-8390 for info; 7, free. WEDS: LATIN JAM: Salsa with John Benitez Latin Quartet; 9:30, free.
NELL'S
246 W. 14th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 675-1567. WEDS: CUBANSOUL/WORLDBEAT CAFE: Live play upstairs & "Worldbeat Cafe" downstairs feat. Haitian & African music, www.cubansoul.com for info; 9, $7-$10. THURS: BLACK CHERRY SOUL: Roland Skinner, Thomas Moller, Scott Harrison & Egizio host a night both for couples & singles looking to make one. A mostly-of-color crowd packs Nell's for live reggae bands upstairs, DJs Larry Blaze & Eric LaPeau spinning r&b, hiphop & reggae down, www.blackcherrysoul.com for info; 10, $10.
NEVER
245 Houston St. (Norfolk St.), 674-7788. WEDS: DEEP SEE: Cductive staff hosts night of rare grooves with DJs Samba, Kali & Yeshua da Poed, 10, free. FRI: BUTTAFUNK: DJ Grimace & his potna Josh release one of LES' best kept secrets, w/acid jazz, funk, ambient house & classic hiphop, all w/rice wine & sushi?wrap it in the lettuce leaf; 10, free. TUES: SNAFU: DJ Henry Hall & Simeon deliver mix of progressive house with touch of tribal; 10, free.
NO MOORE
234 W. Broadway (White St.), 925-2901. SAT: LA RUMBA: Live afro-cuban music, complete with free dance lessons; Live music with Nelson Gonzalez, Son Mudano & Jimmy Bosh at 10:30 & 12, lessons at 8:30, $10.
NOWBAR
22 7th Ave. S. (Leroy St.), 293-0323 or www.glowgirl.com. THURS: GLORYA WHOLESOME'S TRANNIE CHASER: Glorya Wholesome & Gil's party for transsexuals, cross-dressers & their admirers is getting quite a pick up lately, attracting a well-heeled, sophisticated crowd of the curious, the practiced & the merely voyeuristic. Guest DJs spins a mix of house, disco, campy show tunes & anything else that would make a drag queen squeal. Drag shows each week feat. the creme-de-la-creme of Glorya's friends?this week s/he brings you DJs Carter & Grim; 10, $15, $10 for women & dressed trannies. FRI: BYZANTIUM: Resident DJs Delchi, Sacred & Rexx haunt you with medieval, electronica, gloom, Arabian Nights & gothic while you read poetry upstairs, breath taken away by the artificial waterfalls & lasers; 10, $5-8. SAT: GLORYA WHOLESOME'S TRANNIE CHASER LIVING LEGENDS: Glorya Wholesome & Gil's party for transsexuals & cross-dressers?special guest Tina Sparkles; 10, $15-$20, $10 for women & dressed trannies.
NV
289 Spring St. (Hudson St.), 929-NVNV. WED: AFTER-WORK NETWORK PARTY: Business casual dress for the best of reggae, r&b, classics & house, schmooze with P.R. & music industry-types, drink Stoli-flavored drinks & enjoy the free buffet; 6, ladies free until 8, men $5 before 9, $10 otherwise. THURS: NVIOUS: DJ Ted Dillinger spins old school hiphop downstairs, while DJ Boris turns out house music on main floor, hosted by Artie, Joey, Anthony Michael, Dino A.C. & Chris A.C; 10, $15-$20. SUN: PASSION SUNDAYS: Weekly party with DJ Dee Wiz & Kaori spinnin' hiphop, r&b & classics?strict dress code, call 685-1509 for info.; 10:30, ladies free before 11, $20 otherwise.
OHM
16 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 229-2000. THURS: FLIRT: Dinner at 8, music by DJs Eddie & Justin with open bar 10-11; 10; free 8-10, $20 after. FRI: EGO: Damon, Richie Romero, Anthony Michael & Jean Claude host house/hiphop/funk party; 10 $20, women free before 12. SAT: SKY: Weekly progressive party feat. dance, house & r&b flava: 8, $20, free before 10.
OPALINE
85 Ave. A (betw. 5th & 6th Sts.), 475-5050. WEDS: HOLLYWOOD: Hiphop party with DJ Hiro spinnin', 10, $10. THURS: SAY IT LOUD: DJ Qool Marv moves his long-running party to Opaline's dance floor mixing hiphop, soul, r&b & reggae?if you're straight & reasonably confident, you should have a good time at this diverse congregation of attractive 20-somethings; 10, $5-$7.
ORCHARD BAR
200 Orchard St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 673-5350. WEDS: ECOUTÉ: DJ Chillfreez spins "intelligent smooth grooves for the discerning ear;" 10, free. THURS: DJ Nod spins breakbeats & Latin favorites, 9, free. FRI: ROYAL FUNK: Mix of drum 'n' bass, house & Brazilian music with Wayne on the tables, 10, free. SUN: TABLEMANNERS: All female DJs?Steel, Doomer & Chicago?spin hiphop & drum 'n' bass; 10, free.
PAGEANT
109 E. 9th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 529-5333 or www.nyc-swing.com. FRI: SNACK-PACK: Weekly party with DJ Tuesdae spinnin' 60s lounge, 70s disco, 80s hits & 90s pop, hiphop, house & go-go dancers; 10; $5, free before 12. MON: SWINGIN' MONDAYS: Lo-fi Lee spins classic swing music between sets by Hi-Fi Honey, www.nycswing.com for reduced list. Dance lessons start at 8; 10-1, $5, $25 per couple incl. prix fixe, adm. & dance lesson.
PUNCH
913 B'way (betw. 20th & 21st Sts.), 673-6333. SAT: KNOCKOUT: DJ Eli continues to serves up dancehall, hiphop & classics at party's new location; 11, free. MON: GETAWAY MONDAYS: Afterwork party feat. DJs Spinna, Qool Marv & Goldfinger; 8, free until 11.
PYRAMID
101 Ave. A (6th St.), 473-7184. WEDS: FREE ZONE: A night for queers, trannies & other polysexuals, feat. garage, hiphop, funk & house on the main floor, & jungle & ultralounge downstairs; $5, $3 before 11 w/flyer. FRI: 1984: Dark & sweaty den pumps out the 80s hits for nostalgia worshippers, hairless 20-something pretty boys & general weirdoes; 10, $5. SAT: WARD 6: Father Jeff spins industrial, new wave, synth-pop, & industrial while Jason gets the crowd movin' in the Holy Office; 11, $7. SUN: GODDESS: Glorya Wholesome hosts yet another party, this one celebrating "fierce feminine glamour" with performances by "New York's most fabulous showgirls" incl. Tina Sparkles, Eva Love & the hostess herself, Miss Wholesome. House & drag tunes by DJ Raymond, DJ Carter & DJ Relentless, www.glowgirl.com; 11, women $10, men $15.
RAVEN CAFE
194 Ave. A (betw. 12th & 13th Sts.), 529-4712. WEDS: MURDER: Scrounge up your finest black duds for some deathrock, punk, psychobilly & goth with DJs Charlie the Slut & Mark Splatter at 11, open acoustic mic 7-11; free. THURS: HEAR & NOW: Poetry spoken word open mic hosted by Gabriel Levicky & Jacqueline Annette; 7:30, $3. SYNTHESIS: 80s synth-pop spun by DJ Malfunction; 10, free. FRI: BETTY: DJ Mister Paul Morden salutes Betty Page with swamp rock (aka garage), psychobilly, surf, punk, even some bad ol' country; 11, free. SAT: SKA & SOUL: Just this weekend only, Johnny Metro, Brown Hornet, Agent & Jay & the rest of the Well-Sussed, Heavy-Mannered crew serve you with the heavy heavy monster sound; 10, free. SUN: NIGHTPORTER: DJ's Skellington & Dark Angel spin goth, industrial & new wave; 9, free. MON: HEAVY MANNERS MONDAY: DJ's Marvelous Hagler, Johnny Metro, Agent Jay & Upsetter FC play reggae & all of its offshoots or antecedents?ska, rocksteady, roots rockers & dub; 9, free. TUES: WELL SUSSED TUESDAY: DJs Marvelous Hagler & Johnny Metro spin Motown, mod, psych & everything Nuggets; 9, free.
REBAR
127 8th Ave. (16th St.), 627-1680. FRI: FREAK: Hiphop, r&b & soul classics rock the house, pres. by Blue Entertainment; 11. SAT: WILD CHILD: Dance to hiphop, funk & soul; 11, $5, women free before 11. MON: PHAB: Rob Fernandez has got the formula right. Not only is Phab the banjee boy's most important night of the week, but the hets & house lovers are getting hip to the game too, 582-PHAB for info; free until 11:30, $5. TUES: SHAME: DJ Adria spins best & worst of 80s & 90s; 8, $5.
RESTAURANT 147
147 W. 15th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 560-4312. SUN: SUNDAY SOUL LOUNGE: Hi-fashion cats gather to hear DJ Soulfinger Sam & guest DJs spin funk, classics, reggae & hiphop sounds; 10, 726-1309 for info.
rising cafe
185 5th Ave. (betw. Sackett St. & Berkeley Pl.), Bklyn., 718-789-6340. SAT: RISING CAFE PRESENTS: DJ Lady K gives you the best of the 80s. Keep rising, Medina Green; 9, $5.
RIVERTOWN LOUNGE
187 Orchard St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 388-1288. WEDS: SHAME: Drink specials for those leaving their self respect at the door; 9, free. THURS: SOUL CHANGO: Salsa, mambo & Brazilian tunes spun by La Loca; 9, free. SUN: GRAVY: DJ Bisquitio serves Gravy with Otter & Harmony groovin' for you; 10, free. MON: SCATALOGICS: Open turntables! Sign up for a half-hour slot, first come, first served, guest talent fills in the gaps; 9, free.
ROOM 205
205 Thompson St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 946-6307. MON: SUGA IN THE RAW: Master Neil & Mistress Monica host DJ St. George's international deep house & DJ Ivory Luvor's classic lounge?open bar 11-12; 9, $5-$10.
ROXY
515 W. 18th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 645-5156. WEDS: ROLLERSKATING/BLADING WEDNESDAYS: Skate to 70s Disco, bring your own or rent them here; 8, $12/$15. FRI: BIG FRIDAYS: DJ Boris spins tribal house tracks to a career-track group of heterosexual 20-somethings; 11, $20. SAT: ROXY SATURDAYS: Victor Calderone & special guests spin anesthetizing mix of hard/trance house for muscled-up gay men, Kevin Aviance hosts, Andy Anderson in the upstairs lounge; 11, $25.
SAPPHIRE
249 Eldridge St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 777-5153. Half priced drinks 7-10. WEDS: TOO DEEP FOR SHEEP: Misbehavior from Subterranea London spins hiphop, reggae & rare grooves for a crowd of music lovers; 10, free. THURS: STRAIGHT UP: DJ E-Man spins whatever he wants (but tends to stick to hiphop, house, classics & reggae) while downing multiple rounds of scotch & soda; 10, $3. FRI: VARIETY: DJ Jazzy Nice spins house & classics; 10, $5. SAT: INFINITY: DJ Seth K spins house, classics, old school, hiphop & Latin; $5. SUN: BOOM BOOM ROOM: DJ Don S. mixes deep house, old skool, reggae & classics; $.99. MON: SLEAZE FACTOR: After-hours music at happy hour time. Deep house, breaks, tech-house & all manner of beat-based dance music with residents Adam Goldstone, Peter Anthony, DJ Brian, Ashley Warren, Rick Salzer, Darek Marin spin; 7, $5 incl. one drink. TUES: TOUCH TUESDAYS: DJ Milton brings WNYU's "Candy Store" to Sapphire, hosted by Hector Cruz of House Nations; 10, free.
shampu
9 Ave. A (betw. Houston & E. 2nd Sts.), 646-602-2590. SUN: Drink, eat, dance & reminisce while DJ Wrath spins the best of the 70s & 80s, come as you are; 8, free.
SHINE
285 W. Broadway (Canal St.), 941-0900. TUES: PROHIBITED BEATZ: The untouchable drummer Jojo Mayer presents the next wave of drum n' bass, highlighting new developments in DJ culture with resident DJs Swingsett & Yoshi & MC TC Izlam of the Zulu Nation; 11, $5-10.
XVI
16 1st Ave. (betw. 1st & 2nd Sts.), 260-1549. THURS: VAMPYROS LESBOS: DJ Franc O's 60s/soundtrack/exotica/gogo party. Check out the custom chrome-plated gogo cage for the "crypt dancers," cheesy slide & video projections & enough Jess Franco clips to last a lifetime. As always, dancers Viva Knievel, Manuela & Jaiko Suzuki take to the tabletops; 11, $7.
S.O.B.'s
204 Varick St. (Houston St.), 243-4940. Also see "World Music." SAT: CARNIVAL! Weekly Brazilian Samba party; 2 a.m., $18.
SPEEED
20 W. 39th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 719-9867. THURS: MIDNIGHT TURNTABLE KNOCKERS: DJ S&S & DJ Max Glazer spin hiphop in the main room. In the Vinyl Room, Digital Konfusion pres. "Frequency," hiphop, house & more with DJs Odyssey, Joe Joe & Madness; 10, $20. FRI: SPICE FRIDAYS: Hot 97 DJ CoCo Chanel spins hiphop, reggae & r&b in the main room. Classics, reggae & house in the upstairs rooms; 10, $30 men, $20 women. SAT: SPEED SATURDAYS: Weekend crowds pack into Speeed for hiphop, r&b & reggae on the main floor by DJs Doo Wop & Cipha Sounds. DJ Frank Delour spins classic house in the Vinyl Room & it's salsa & merengue upstairs with DJ Clear. Rock & roll could never ever hiphop like this; 10, $20-$25. SUN: SUNDAY MASS: DJs Merritt, Cleveland, O.S & Surg spin deep house, tribal & latin house, hiphop, salsa, merengue & bachata on four floors; 11, $10.
SPY BAR
101 Greene St. (betw. Prince & Spring Sts.), 343-9000. WED: BAILA!: Kristey Lamb, one of NYC's premiere dance instructors, teaches tango, salsa, meringue, mamba & more, followed by an all-out dance party; 10, $10-15. SUN: GOOD TIMES SUNDAYS: Eclectic mix of Hiphop, disco & classics spun by DJ Arson & Lapeau, 561-9649 for info; 10, $10-$20.
ST. BART'S CAFE & DANCE HALL
109 E. 50th St. (Park Ave.), 888-2664. THURS & SAT: PURE COUNTRY: Line dance mania with DJ Alan Kohn. Training provided; 7:15, $10. FRI: SWING: This week with the Blue Saracens. Get lively with the next big thing of 1998; 8, $10.
teddy's bar & Grill
96 Berry St. (N.8th St.), Bklyn., 718-384-9787. WED: DANCE ATTACKS: Tapping & improv courtesy of Andrew Nemr & Hayes Greenfield. Other dancers welcome, bring your battle taps; 9:30, free.
tennessee mountain
121 W. 45th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 869-4545. MON: PURE COUNTRY: See St. Bart's listing above for details.
13
35 E. 13th St. (betw. University Pl. & B'way), 979-6677. WEDS: BEEP: Weekly party, musical format is mostly house & techno, spun by Pankaj & Stone?2-for-1 drinks 10-11; 10, free. SAT: STACKED: Popular disco night with bankers & model-chasers; 10, $5-$10. SUN: SHOUT!: Steve & Pedro host this one-year-&-going-strong 60s dance party. Guest DJs keep things; 11, free.
TUNNEL
220 12th Ave. (27th St.), 695-4682. FRI: tunnel Fridays: Eddie Baez rules the main floor with hard house for the outer borough enthusiasts. In the side rooms, a virtual party mall: Alex Lauderstein with more hard house in the Cosmic Cavern, "Vision 21" art series hosted by New Age Productions throughout the club, Michael James & Jean Claude host funk, hiphop & classics at "Supreme Soul" on the mezzanine, "Boy O Boy" party in the Chandelier Room & Junior Corrales' "Aura" in the New Room;10, $20. SAT: kurfew tunnel Saturdays: DJs Steven Zor, Frank Alvee & Anton spin hard house on main floor, this week singer/songwriter Lovari in the Kenny Scharf room; 11, $15-20, $10 st.
12 WEST
12 W.21st St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 206-7770. WED: BEAUTIFUL WEDNESDAYS: Get beautiful with Hex Hector & Lenny Fontana at this Underground Network function; 11, $8-12.
TWILO
530 W. 27th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 268-1600 or www.twiloclub.com. SAT: JUNIORVERSE: Junior Vasquez, who doesn't go on until 3 a.m. at the earliest, stretches his night well into Sunday morning...it's the return of the 6 a.m.-noon party session; 11, $20-$25.
TWIRL
208 W. 23rd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 929-8900 or www.kurfew.com. FRI: 4PLAY 4RIDAYS: Dance party catering to young gay men & woman?guest DJs each week; E-mail your musical requests to playlist@kurfew.com; 10, $10-$20.
2 I's
248 W. 14th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 807-1775. SAT: LOVELY: Promoters Lorie, E-Man & Lola join Soraya in hosting a mixed crowd eager to dance to hiphop, reggae, funk & deep house. DJs Qool Marv, Spinna, Cosi & Mighty Mi keep the upstairs dancefloor pumping with a mix of hiphop, reggae & classics. DJ E-Man resurrects the dark & cozy "Chameleon Lounge," with mix of funk, soul, deep house, Latin & classics; 560-4312 or www.studio9.com/Lovely for info; 10, women free before 11, $10-$15. MON: REGGAE LOUNGE: Every Monday Ed & Dave D with host Timika as they play that real good lover's rock & more; 10, $10-$15, ladies free before 11.
VANITY
28 E. 23rd St. (betw. B'way & Park Ave. S.), 254-6117. THURS: SOUL THURSDAYS: DJ Gus spins r&b, soul, hiphop, classics & reggae at this after-work party for mature clientele; 5, free. PHYSICS: Weekly drum 'n' bass party hosted by Mathematics crew. Residents DB, Dara, Blueline & Roy Dank, with emcee Jonny Z hold it down for weekly guests, 946-1998 for info; 11, $5-$10. FRI: VANITY FRIDAYS: DJs Arson & Goldfinger spin hiphop & house in the Soul Lounge while DJ Nomad spins disco, pop & Latin in the Velvet Lounge; 10, $10-$15, women free before 12. SAT: FREAKY: Two floors of bangin' music with residents Danny Buddha Morales, Benji Candllario, Oscar Poche, Juan Coon from WBLS & DJ Phenix; 10, $10, $7 w/invite. TUES: LATINO CAFE: Weekly after-work party featuring salsa, meringue & worldbeat. This week, Phunky Data Press Party with Edel Music America & Hi-Fi Princess; 5-10, free. SUPER FUNK: Deep house for an industry crowd, feat. weekly guests; 10, $10.
VELVET LOUNGE
223 Mulberry St. (betw. Prince & Spring Sts.), 946-1908. FRI: LA CHAZA: Friday stop-over for a little of everything?bossa nova, drum 'n' bass, rare groove, hosted by Monica Pineda?over Cosmos in Velvet's upstairs lounge, 946-1908 for DJ lineup & info; 10, free.
VIG BAR
12 Spring St. (Elizabeth St.), 633-6513. WEDS: TANKED: Scuba hosts new party with JMZ, Joel T. & Robb Hart rounding out the hard-edged, electronic dance sounds being spun at; 10, free.
VINYL
6 Hubert St. (betw. Hudson & Greenwich Sts.), 343-1379. WEDS: DANCE RITUAL: "Little Louie" Vega returns for another Dance Ritual party, playing soul, & funky jazz beats; 9, $10-$12, $7 before 10. THURS: SOUL SEARCH: Premiere night of dance classics, funk, soul, house, world beat & more with DJ Spinna & DJ Cucumber Slice (a.k.a. Bobbito the Barber); 11, $10-15. FRI: BE YOURSELF: Danny Tenaglia spins at 11. SAT: SHELTER: An evening of rejoice. SUN: BODY & SOUL: Deep/tribal house party. Joe Claussel, Francois Kevorkian & Danny Krivit spin, 330-9169 for info; 3-10, $15.
VIVID
143 Madison Ave. (betw. 31st & 32nd Sts.), 545-0722. WED: INC.: New weekly afterwork social feat. hiphop & reggae upstairs & downstairs it's salsa & merengue?free buffet & drink specials until 8; 5, $10, $5 reduced, 591-1357 for info. SAT: CULTURE SHOCK SATURDAYS: Spotlight Entertainment's newest jam features Mark King spinning house, Geo on the hiphop/r&b tip & DJ Johnny Z. A sophisticate crowd gathers for flirting, drinking & the occasional spin on the dancefloor, 802-7455 for info; 11, $10-$20.
VOID
16 Mercer St. (Howard St.), 941-6492. Also see "Film & Video." THURS: NULL: An appropriate venue for techno & other electronic sounds: a dark bar on one end of the room, a giant video monitor (used to screen rare films & quirky art stuff) on the other. The patrons are bathed in a blue, Trinitronic cast as they nod their heads to guest selectors; 10:30, free. TUES: BASE: Ambient groove, electronica & drum 'n' bass by guest selectors; 10:30, free.
the web
40 E. 58th St. (betw. Madison & Park Aves.), 308-1546. THURS: CHICKLET'S TWISTED TALENT SEARCH: Call 386-3339 to be a contestant; 9, $5. SAT: THE PLAYGROUND: Foxy Lady performs, Perfidia & Punanhi (no joke) dance for you, DJ Mosley does the rest; 9, $8-10. MON: WEB A GO-GO: The very best in male exotic dancing; 10, $5.
WEBSTER HALL
125 E. 11th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 353-1600. FRI: NETPARTY: After-work party for the upwardly mobile. Jeans & sneakers not allowed, business attire requested; 6, $10. SUN: ROCK 'N' ROLL SUNDAYS: Get your "rocks off" every week with DJ Chrissy & Georgie Seville; 10, $20, $10 w/invite.