Azza is a nightclub that recently opened in midtown and offers lots to do. It is smaller than typical clubs and has a Middle Eastern theme. It does offer a good DJ, open dance space, and lots of table w/ bottle and hookah service. There [more...]

Madonna, Boy George, and Tiffany all make music on Friday night at Pyramid, a two-story bar with a packed dance floor where DJs play '80s pop. The club isn't frou frou - come here if you want to dance with the gay boys, hip to hip. [more...]

“Robo Rock” party. That's all I need say. Everyone here can sing along with whichever electro tune is thumping. Best of all is the 10 to 11 p.m. open bar AND the 2 to 3 a.m. happy hour.

Movida; 28 Seventh Ave. S at Leroy [more...]

225 E. Houston St., 212-254-2200
This is a former bank with subterranean vaults, half-naked party people and an eclectic soundtrack of new wave, punk, and disco.

168 Delancey St., 212-254-9920
This club is modeled off of London's “Death Disco”, which means: free, a mix of rock from the New York Dolls to Arctic Monkeys, and a hip British crowd that knows it's music.

18 Little W. 12th St., 212-645-5700
Come here for house-music on Monday nights - François K’s dubby house at the “Deep Space” party.

Just waiting in line here can be an experience - spot celebrities, gawk at beautiful people, and see if you can get into this exclusive club. Once you're in, the dance floor is actually fairly small and easy going - and often you can [more...]

After a wild end to a thursday night? Try the Bulgarian Social Club on Broadway and Canal. (South east corner on the second floor). Not fancy, not classy. Basic bar. But raw energy and fun (if sometimes unconventional) dancing. The [more...]

For Latin and African music SOB's is hard to beat. With a different band or DJ most nights there is always going to be something worth planning ahead for. Or just show up on a a saturday night and fight for a space on the dance floor. [more...]

ROTHKO at 116 Suffolk St.
On the first Monday of the month, a D.J. lays down instrumental tracks while downtowners try their best to channel a famous rapper.

S.O.B.'s is an authentic Brazilian dance spot plus some. There are all kinds of live Latin music, Hip Hop, Reggae, and African. Tickets are between $0 - $20. Every weekend is like Carnival in Rio.

The Roxy has your standard, great NYC DJ nights, as well as "Gay Night" on Saturdays. But you really want to go on Wednesday nights when the Roxy offers New York [more...]

The Remy Lounge's website says it is the "hottest place in the city for an exquisite meal, luxurious setting, gourmet food, good-looking crowd, lounge areas, and [more...]

Lotus. Restaurant, lounge, and nightclub. The music is mainly House, Hip Hop, and Soul. Dress nicely and if you can, come for dinner before you dance. Cover varies somwhere around $20.

Escuelita. The website advertises: Divas, Boys, and Girls. This isn't for the faint of heart - all kinds of half dressed, artifically enhanced, fun loving people of [more...]

This is a classic Rock and Roll venue. Apparently Jagger and Bowie are regulars. The people are crazy fun to watch and hang out with, but if you want to dance, you're in the wrong place. Cover: $20. The China Club.

The Bowery Ballroom Is an Art Deco lounge and concert hall. You can come here to dance to live Electronica, Alternative and Indie-rock. Downstairs opens at 7pm, [more...]

Le Bar Bat is HUGE and has something for everyone including live bands every night except Sunday. There is a DJ dance club, restaurant, four bars and a room where you [more...]

Bar 13 is three stories of lounge/nightclub. Tuesday: live ecclectic Jazz, Funk, Rock, and Soul music. Monday: Spoken Word poetry. Wed - Sun: DJ parties (Brit Pop, [more...]

Dangerfield's
1118 First Avenue between 61st and 62nd Streets
(212) 593-1650
Dangerfield's is a landmark in the New York entertainment world. Yup, it's owned by comedian-actor Rodney Dangerfield. It's a glitzy lounge [more...]