DJ RIS compiled these listings, which are subject to change without notice due to the transient nature of clubs. Be safe; call ahead to verify. See the club directory for phone numbers and addresses. All clubs are 21+ unless otherwise noted. Promoters are encouraged to e-mail upcoming event info to
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. And if you're a smartypants clubber who knows something here is wrong, go ahead and drop us a line. We are happening, but we cannot be everywhere every night.
thursday
ATLANTA. Hot Atlanta Nights. DJ Stevie T, plus special guest DJs spinning hip-hop/Top 40/freestyle/dancehall, 9 p.m. Free.
THE BASEMENT LOUNGE. DJ Espo spins eclectic and lounge, 9 p.m. Call for cover.
BOBBY McGEE'S NIGHTCLUB. Thirsty Thursdays. Dance to hip-hop/reggaeton hits with a wild-and-crazy college crowd, 9 p.m. 18-20, $10; 21+, $5.
THE BOOGIE. A DJ spins hip-hop/Top 40, 9 p.m. 18-20, $15; 21+, $10.
BOOM BOOM ROOM. Ladies Night. It's back, and it's just for the ladies who love other ladies. DJs spin while go-go dancers go at it, 9 p.m. $5.
EL CALOR. Ladies' Night. Male exotic review with rock en espaol, as well as miniskirt mania and food, 9:30 p.m. $6.
CAN CLUB. LittleOC presents Club Butter. Resident DJs Olias (Huebeing Embassy, Good Game Records) and Scott Dub Graham (Imperial Dub Recordings, Soulmine records, 55 South) tag the latest house music, 9 p.m. Call for cover. 18+.
CHOICES. Drag King Show hosted by Jewels. The ladylike boys get down to the sounds of DJ Dennis B spinning their favorite pop/hip-hop/dance mixes. Club opens, 9 p.m.; drag show, 10:30 p.m. 18-20, $10; 21+, $5.
CLUB UNIQUE. DJ Omar spins hip-hop until you can't take no more. Call for time. Free.
COHIBA. Thursday Night Live featuring DJ Carlos spinning hip-hop in Small Cohiba, 10 p.m. Free before 10 p.m.; $10 after.
CUBAN PETE'S. DJs spin old salsa/meringue/rock en espaol/hip-hop, 9 p.m. Free. Ladies, 18+; gentlemen, 21+.
DIABLO'S ROCKIN' CANTINA. Glam Productions welcomes guest DJs spinning the best in hip-hop/Top 40/'80s/house/trance, 9 p.m. Call for cover.
DISTRICT LOUNGE. DJ Mo spins, 9 p.m. Call for cover.
EXECUTIVE SUITE. Latin Nite. DJ Leo spins salsa/cumbia/house/rock en espaol/disco/'70s/'80s for men and women, 8 p.m. $4.
FLORENTINE'S. DJ Dane spins hip-hop/reggae/R&B and more, 9 p.m. Free until 10:30 p.m.; $5 after.
FRAT HOUSE. Latin Night. A DJ spins salsa/cumbia at this gay club, 9 p.m. $4.
GASLAMP. Sure Shot. DJ Greyboy spins along with some special guests, 9 p.m. Call for cover.
IN CAHOOTS. Status. DJs cater to Top 40/hip-hop fans in area one, area two gives the '80s nostalgia freaks their fix and area three offers live performances by local artists, 9 p.m. Call for cover. 18+.
KITSCH BAR. DJ aDJective spins an eclectic mix from Iggy to Easy-E, 10 p.m. Free.
LA CABANA. The Boiler Room. OC's superstar DJs unlock the house/hip-hop/R&B/KROQ flashbacks/rock en espaol.
MAJESTICS. Wild in OC. DJ Orbit, LND and Frank Love lay down some hip-hop/house/'80s grooves, 9 p.m. $7.
MEMPHIS, COSTA MESA. Souled Out. KJAZ/KLON hosts The Young Soul Rebels spinning your favorite funk/soul/reggae hits, 10 p.m. Free.
OFF CAMPUS PUB. College Night. DJ spins hip-hop/house/Top 40, 8 p.m. Free with school ID; $5 without.
EL PATIO NIGHT CLUB. DJ Dust spins hip-hop and house music, 8 p.m. Call for cover and age restrictions.
PHOENIX CLUB. Lou Dokken's Big Band helps you get swinging, 7-10:30 p.m. $8 (free dance lesson included).
THE PIKE. Jan. 12: Brohondo Banjo, featuring Stephen Hodges (Soundscape), 8 p.m.
PRO DANCE CENTER. Lindy Hop swing dance party, 7:30-9:45 p.m. Call for cover.
RIPPLES. Dream Girls Revue, starring Marilyn, LaDonna, Fontasia and Chad Michaels in a celebrity look-alike drag show. When you tire of drooling over the lovelies, get up on the mic, karaoke-style, with Shed downstairs, 7 p.m. $5.
ROCKS. Sip drinks while a DJ spins on the ones and twos. Call for time and cover.
ROMEO CUCINA, LAGUNA NIGUEL. Salsa and merengue night, 9:30 p.m. Free. All ages.
SERRA'S. Come shake your belly to Mediterranean/Turkish music provided by a saucy DJ, 8 p.m. Free.
SHARK CLUB. Barcelona. Top Latin DJs spin Latin hip-hop/reggaeton/rock en Espanol/'80s flashback, 9 p.m. Call for cover.
TACO BEACH CANTINA. Caliente. DJ Zerotime Ghost spins old school/funk/reggae/dancehall, 10 p.m. Free.
2 J'S COCKTAIL LOUNGE. Blue Note. DJs spin an eclectic blend of jazz/house/lounge. Call for time and cover.
Friday
THE ALLEY. Club Alley Cat. DJs spin hip/hop/Top 40, 8 p.m. $10 with flyer.
BLEU. Dollhouse Fridays. DJs Legit, Nickel and T Roy spin hip-hop/R&B/house/Top 40/breakdance/lounge, 8 p.m. $12. All ages.
BOBBY McGEE'S NIGHTCLUB. Club Play. Dance to hip-hop/R&B/Top 40/old school/house, 9 p.m. 18-20, $15; 21+, $10.
THE BOOGIE. Club Kiss. DJ Leon spins house/hip-hop/top 40, 9 p.m. 18-20, $15; 21+, $10.
BOOM BOOM ROOM. Wet Undies night. It's a contest and a night for DJs to move you on the dance floor, 9 p.m. $5.
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EL CALOR. Salsa, merengue and cumbia dancing, 8 p.m.; sexy-lady/man contest, 12:30 a.m. $8. Dress code.
CAN CLUB. Nostalgia.la presents Friction Fridays. Hip-hop DJ mixes. Call for time and cover. 18+.
CHOICES. Fiesta Latin Friday. DJ Jorge spins hip-hop/reggaeton/rock en espaol, 9 p.m. $5.
THE CLUBHOUSE. Swing Dance. DJ Jumpin' Jack spins while you spin. Free lesson, 7:30 p.m. $8.
CLUB UNIQUE. DJs spin dance/hip-hop/'80s. Call for time. Free.
COHIBA. DJ Delarosa spins Top 40/dance in Big Cohiba while DJ Carlos spins hip-hop and R&B in Small Cohiba, 8:30 p.m. Free before 8:30; $15 after.
CUBAN PETE'S. DJ spins salsa/rock en espaol/hip-hop, 9 p.m. Free before 9 p.m.; $10 after. Ladies, 18+; gentlemen, 21+.
DETROIT BAR. Bristol Sessions. Resident DJs Danny Love and Lil Brandon spin a collage of urban rhythms and electronic grooves they call future funk, incorporating deep, sexy house/trip-hop/soul. This week's guest: Big Cee, 9 p.m. $10.
DIABLO'S ROCKIN' CANTINA. DJs spin the best in hip-hop/Top 40/'80s/house/trance, 9 p.m. Call for cover.
EXECUTIVE SUITE. Boybar. DJ Howie T spins Top 40 and hip-hop while you scope out boys, boys, boys, the Boy University, plus many Go-Go Boys, 9 p.m. $5.
A GLOBAL RHYTHM DANCE STUDIO. Dance Party. Ballroom Latin and Middle Eastern dance, 8 p.m. $5. Lessons available.
THE HOP. Flashback Fridays. DJs spin play the best of the '70s, '80s and '90s, Latin grooove and Top 40, 7 p.m. $5-$12.
JC FANDANGO. Salsa/merengue in the main room; Spanish rock in the second room, 9 p.m. $10. 18+. Dress code.
KETTLE N THE KEG. DJs spin '80s flashbacks. Free.
KITSCH BAR. DJ aDJective spins an eclectic mix from Iggy to Easy-E, 10 p.m. Free.
LION'S DEN. Fiesta Latina Night, featuring a drag show, 9 p.m. $6.
MEMORIES.Swingin' Friday Nights. Lindy lessons while a DJ spins, 9 p.m. $7.
MEMPHIS, COSTA MESA. Versatile. DJ Cocoe and special guests spin hip-hop/house/dance anthems, 9 p.m. $10.
MOSUN/CLUB M. Flashback Fridays. It's '80s night at the M, so pull on your acid-washed jeans and mint green Converse to look totally bitchin' while DJs spin totally rad music, 9 p.m. Call for cover.
PCH CLUB. Bowl O' Soul. Selectas Tunji (Club Hot Steppa), Chicho and Sanchez (Far East Sound), DJ Gloss (Project Blowed), and Scotty B (Beat Stew) throw down reggae/hip-hop/soulful breaks, 9 p.m. $5-$10.
PRESS BOX. Juke Joint. Avalanche Entertainment presents DJs Maestro, Escalade and Mike B spinning hip-hop/R&B/reggae, 9 p.m. Call for cover.
QUAN'S ROCKIN' SUSHI. Studio 69. DJs spin hip-hop/Top 40, 10 p.m. $5 with college ID. 18+. www.konnectedinc.com.
RIPPLES. Debra's at the Beach. It's girls, girls, girls for girls who love girls. Did we mention girls? How about hot go-go girls? Well, they're there, too, on two dance floors. Drinking at three bars, 9 p.m. Call for cover.
SANDBOX BAR N GRILL. Friday Night Grooves Lounge with DJs playing jazz/soul/funk/hip-hop, 9 p.m. Call for cover.
SCORPION LOUNGE. The Social. DJs spinning hip-hop/dance/rock/rock flashbacks/'80s glam/new wave mixes on two dance floors, 10 p.m. Call for cover.
SHARK CLUB. Limelight. DJs Johnny-O and Alpha spin hip-hop/progressive trance, 9 p.m. $10 before 10 p.m.; $12 after. Dress code.
SUPER HERO'S. DJ spins the music you can't stop shaking your thang to, 9 p.m. Call for cover.
SUTRA LOUNGE. A Social Group. Resident DJs spin hip-hop/'80s, 9 p.m. Call for cover.
TENTATION. Resident DJs alternate spinning hip-hop while you lounge on their many sofas sipping martinis and champagne, 8 p.m. $20.
TOP CATS DANCE CLUB. DJ Jumpin' Jack spins while you learn how to kick up your heels, 7 p.m. $8.
TUSCANY CLUB. Dance to Top 40/classic rock, 9 p.m. Free.
saturday
BLEU. Sin. DJs Dexterious, Swurve, Trust, Nickel, Lil' Brandon and Joplean spin, 10 p.m. Free before 10:30 p.m.
BOBBY MCGEE'S. Weekend Party. Dance to hip-hop/R&B/Top 40/old school/house, 9 p.m. 18-20, $15; 21+, $10.
THE BOOGIE. Dance to hip-hop and Top 40 while an 18-year-old tries to hit on you. Which is fine if you're anywhere near 18, 9 p.m. 18-20, $20; 21+, $15.
THE BOOM BOOM ROOM. SaturDaze. Guest DJs spin R&B/hip-hop/dance at this gay nightclub, 9 p.m. $5.
BRAVO NIGHTCLUB. Alternative Night. Gay-friendly nightclub welcomes hot Latin boys to twirl to the sounds of DJ Leo spinning hip-hop/Latin funky; Upstairs is for the luscious Latin ladies, with DJ Lover Lorenzo playing a Latin dance mix, 9 p.m. Call for cover.
EL CALOR. A band and two DJs entertain you while you shake your booty on the grande dance floor. Salsa/merengue/cumbia and great food until 4 a.m. $10. Dress code.
CAN CLUB. LittleOC presents Hustler, a night for all your Go Go fantasies. Resident DJs Coco and K mix all the latest dance grooves. Call for time and cover. 18+.
CHOICES. Club Pulse. The only Long Beach boys dance club that's not only free-spirited, but also free, as in no money required. DJ Dennis B spins a dance hodgepodge, 10 p.m. Free
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THE CLUBHOUSE. Swing Dance. DJ Jumpin' Jack spins while you spin. Free lesson, 6:15 p.m. $8.
CLUB UNIQUE. DJ Omar spins dance/hip-hop/R&B, 9 p.m. Free.
COHIBA. DJ Jericho spins Top 40/dance in Big Cohiba while DJ Carlos spins hip-hop and R&B in Small Cohiba, 8:30 p.m. Free before 8:30 p.m.; $20 after.
CUBAN PETE'S. DJ spins salsa/rock en espaol/hip-hop, 9 p.m. Free before 9 p.m.; $10 after. Ladies, 18+; gentlemen, 21+.
DETROIT BAR.Peter Hook (of New Order) spins a DJ set, 9 p.m. $15.
DIABLO'S ROCKIN' CANTINA. DJs spin the best in hip-hop/Top 40/'80s/house/trance, 9 p.m. Call for cover.
DISTRICT LOUNGE. DJ Argyle spins an eclectic mix of '80s/hip-hop/dance, 9 p.m. Call for cover.
EXECUTIVE SUITE. Ladies Night. Legendary Saturday night destination for lesbian ladies and their lesbian lady friends. DJs Howie T and Babs rock Top 40/hip-hop/house and you. You will appreciate the Go-Go girls, big time, 9 p.m. $7.
FRAT HOUSE. Noche Latina Show. DJ Jose salsa/cumbia at this gay club. Doors open 9 p.m.; show starts 11:30 p.m. $5.
GASLAMP. Saturday Night Spin with guest DJs, 9 p.m. Call for cover.
THE HOP. Flashback Saturdays. DJ Gavin spins '70s/'80s/old school disco/freestyle funk, 6 p.m. $5-$12.
HULLY GULLY. '80s Club Addiction. The ultimate '80s experience eight world-class DJs spinning new wave/dark wave/electroclash/Brit pop/Gothic/industrial/indie favorites, 9 p.m. $5. 18+. www.club-addiction.com.
IN CAHOOTS. Club Rio Live. DJs spin global dance/trance/hip-hop, 9 p.m. $10-$15.
JC FANDANGO.Salsa/merengue in the main room; Spanish rock in the second room, 9 p.m. 18+.
KETTLE N THE KEG. DJs spin hip-hop. Free.
KITSCH BAR. DJs Jon and Edwin spin for the ladies, 9 p.m. Free.
LION'S DEN. Butterfly Lounge. The first size-acceptance nightclub in Orange County, where the large ladies are lookin' lovely, 9 p.m. $10.
MOSUN/CLUB M. DJs spin hip-hop/Top 40 upstairs, 8:30 p.m. $10.
OFF CAMPUS PUB. Club OCP. DJ Kevin Scott spins for your pleasure all night long.
PCH CLUB. Hot Steppa. Legend Sound and their dancehall/reggae/soca/hip-hop sounds that make them legendary, 9 p.m. Free before 10:30 p.m. with guest list; $10 after. Dress to impress. Guest list, call (562) 787-9199 or (562) 744-6636.
QUAN'S ROCKIN' SUSHI. The In Box. DJ Groove spins hip-hop/R&B and more, 9 p.m. Call for cover.
REGGAE BOAT CRUISE. Cruise the low seas while a selecta helps you keep moving, 6:30 p.m. $37.
RIPPLES. Bear Bar. DJ 4-Play spins for the robust lovers in a gay-friendly environment, 9 p.m. Free.
ROCKS. Sip tasty drinks while a DJ spins on the ones and twos. Call for time and cover.
ROMEO CUCINA, LAGUNA NIGUEL. Salsa and merengue night, 9:30 p.m. Free.
SCORPION LOUNGE. Venom. DJs Eric Cubiche and Danny Love spin old school/new hip-hop/'80s remixes on two dance floors, 10 p.m. Call for cover.
SERRA'S. Come shake your belly to Mediterranean/Turkish music provided by a saucy DJ, 9:30 p.m. $15.
SHARK CLUB. Blow XL. DJs Jeremy Jackson, Foxie Moxie, Juan Carlos, Glenn and Scott Murphy bring you the pure, uncut fun, 8 p.m. $10. www.sharkclub.com.
SUTRA LOUNGE. A Social Group. Resident DJs spin hip-hop/'80s, 9 p.m. Call for cover.
TENTATION. Resident DJs alternate spinning hip-hop while you lounge on their many sofas sipping martinis and champagne, 8 p.m. $20.
TIA JUANA'S. Super Estrella. A DJ spins salsa/rock en espaol/disco/trance, 9 p.m. $15.
TOP CATS DANCE CLUB. DJ Jumpin' Jack spins while you learn how to kick up your heels, 7 p.m. $8.
SUNDAY
AVANTE GARDE BALLROOM. Lindy hop swing dance party, 2-6 p.m.
BOBBY McGEE'S NIGHTCLUB. DJ Son of Sam spins hip-hop/R&B/reggaeton, 9 p.m. Free.
EL CALOR. Dancing with live music, 9 p.m.; Salsa, merengue and cumbia dance contest, 11 p.m. $5.
BRAVO NIGHTCLUB. The Chamber. First floor features Gothic/industrial/dark wave/fetish; second floor features rock en espaol/'80s, 9 p.m. Call for cover.
CAN CLUB. Sexual Sundays. Top 40s and pop with the Can Band, DJ mixes and strippers who'll take it off. Boys/girls who wear a G-string get in free all night. Otherwise call for time and cover. 18+.
CHOICES. Karaoke Night with Shed, 8:30 p.m. Free.
DISTRICT LOUNGE. SIN Night. Service-industry folks can get their drink and dance on for less than their tips, 9 p.m. Call for cover.
FRAT HOUSE. Sombras Latinas. DJ Jose salsa/cumbia at this gay club. Doors open, 9 p.m.; show starts, 11:30 p.m. $5.
HOUSE OF BLUES. Club Detour. DJ Daniel spins, 9 p.m. $10-$15.
JC FANDANGO.DJs spin salsa, cumbia, pop and rock, 9 p.m. $10.18+.
THE LION'S DEN. The Lockerroom. Orange County's premier boy bar, spinning pop/rock and the best of '80s and '90s dance music. This is a wildly insane party with hottest go-go-boys in the Southland, 9:30 p.m. $10; $7 with valid gym ID. 21+.
MEMORIES.Sunday West Coast Swing, 7 p.m. $10.
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THE PIKE. DJ Wingard spins like it's the 1980s, right round, baby, right round, like a record, baby, 8 p.m. Call for cover.
QUAN'S ROCKIN' SUSHI. Star Bar Sunday Nights. Is that Britney? Cameron? Paris and Nicole? It's hard to tell when everyone is lookin', acting and feelin' like a celebrity. Call me; we'll do lunch, 9 p.m. Call for cover.
REGGAE BOAT CRUISE. Cruise the low seas while a selecta helps you keep moving, 12:30 p.m. $37.
RIPPLES. Beer Bust and T-Dance. DJs 4-Play and Jose spin for an extended beer bash in a gay environment. Dancing upstairs, 4 p.m.; bands downstairs, 6 p.m. $5-$10.
SERRA'S. Come shake your belly to Mediterranean/Turkish music provided by a saucy DJ, 8 p.m. Free.
TIA JUANA'S. Swing dancing with the OC Swing Dance Club. Dancing to the live grooves of 2000 Lbs of Blues, 7-10 p.m. $7. 18+.
TOP CATS DANCE CLUB. DJ Jumpin' Jack spins while you learn how to kick up your heels, 7 p.m. $8.
2 J'S COCKTAIL LOUNGE. Service Industry Night. Waiters and waitresses wait no more. Just dance and guzzle to good sounds, 9 p.m. Call for cover.
VALENTINA'S SUPPER CLUB. Dance with Ivan Marcello, doing the salsa, merengue and contemporary sounds, 7:30 p.m. Free with a two drink minimum.
MONDAY
CHOICES. Starlight Review has moved to Monday night! The best female impersonators, hosted by Jewels. Plus, dancing with DJ Dennis B, 10:30 p.m., 18-20, $10; 21+, $5.
FRAT HOUSE. DJ Sheldon spins. Free.
KITSCH BAR. DJ Michael Bassler spins between live music sets by the Dots, 9 p.m. Free.
MEMORIES. Lindy Hoppin' Mondays. Lindy lessons with DJ, 7-9 p.m. $5.
QUAN'S ROCKIN' SUSHI. Feline Club. DJs spin hip-hop and Top 40 at this gay gals club, 10 p.m. $7. 18+.
THE PIKE. DJ Ocean spins reggae/rock, 8 p.m.
RIPPLES. Moulin Huge. Delta Work hosts a night for men who love glamorous men, 9 p.m. Call for cover.
SUTRA LOUNGE. A Social Group. Resident DJs spin hip-hop/'80s, 9 p.m. Call for cover.
TIA JUANA'S. Swing Night. DJ Shesha brings on the swing, spinning big band/jump blues, 8 p.m. $7. 18+. www.swinginfo.com.
VALENTINA'S SUPPER CLUB. Dance with Ivan Marcello, doing the salsa, meringue and contemporary sounds, 7:30 p.m. Free with a two drink minimum.
tuesday
ATOMIC BALLROOM. Lindy Hop Swing Night. DJ Peter Flahiff spins swinging tunes for all ages and all abilities. Lessons available. No partner needed, 8:30 p.m. $5.
BACK ALLEY BAR N GRILL. Put on your oh-so-achin' dancing shoes for the boys from Jungle Boogie, 10:30 p.m. Free.
CHOICES. Latin Fire. DJ Jorge spins hip-hop/reggaeton/rock en espaol and go-go boys dance for your pleasure and delight. Free.
CUBAN PETE'S. Tuesdays just got saucier. Caribbean Nights, featuring a DJ spinning hip-hop/R&B/Latin grooves, 9 p.m. Call for cover.
IN CAHOOTS/CLUB RIO. Country and Western Rock 'n' Rodeo. $7 after 7 p.m.
KITSCH BAR. Eyad and Rob spin songs that make the ladies holla. You know, stuff like the Easy Beats and Neu! Yum, 9 p.m. Free.
MEMORIES.West Coast swing, 7:30 p.m. $8.
THE PROSPECTOR. Swanky Tuesdays. DJ Stalker and Macmoz spin while you make eyes at fashionable young hipsters, 10 p.m. Free.
QUAN'S ROCKIN' SUSHI. Thrust. Gay-friendly night club withDJs spinning fabulous hip-hop/'80s, 9 p.m. Call for cover.
QUE SERA. Mannequin. DJs Jeremy, Dave, Doug, Natalie and Jenn model '80s flashbacks but promise there is no way on earth they will spin Katrina N the Waves, 9 p.m. $5.
RIPPLES. Industry Night. Bartenders, cocktail waitresses and bar backs get ready to party, 9 p.m. Call for cover.
SERRA'S. Come shake your belly to Mediterranean music provided by a saucy DJ, 8 p.m. Free.
TAPAS. Focus. Eric Davenport and Doron (live sax). Residents Wobs and Pat Schoolastra spin as well, 9 p.m. $5. 18+.
VALENTINA'S SUPPER CLUB. Dance with Ivan Marcello, doing the salsa, merengue and contemporary sounds, 7:30 p.m. Free with a two drink minimum.
THE WHITE HOUSE. DJ Big B spins, 9 p.m. Free.
WEDNESDAY
THE BASEMENT LOUNGE. There's always something groovy going on at the Basement. Check it out and find some special-guest DJs filling the room with love, 9 p.m. Free.
BOOM BOOM ROOM. Dreamgirls Revue. See the likes of Cher, Celine Dion, Christina Aguilera and more without the big ticket prices or the vaginas. DJ Ali spins an eclectic sets between the fabulous glamorous events, 9 p.m. $5.
BRAVO NIGHTCLUB. Club Splash. Reventon de Damas. Musica en Vivo (Live Music), reggeton/cumbia/salsa/merengue/rock/pop. Concurso de chica sexy reggetona. Bebidas hechas solo para damas, 8:30 p.m. Ladies in miniskirts, free; others, call for cover.
ELCALOR. Drag Night. Considered by many to be OC's best alternative club, featuring Spice Boy's Bulge. Plus, DJ Leo on the mix. Doors open, 8 p.m.; show, 10 p.m. $9.
CHINA BEACH. DJs spin hip-hop/house on two dance floors, 9 p.m.
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CHOICES. Dirty Face Wednesday. DJ Dirty Face spins disco-house while you guzzle down $2 bottled drafts. You lush. Free.
COHIBA. Latin Salsa Night, featuring DJ Karlos in Big Cohiba and DJ Carlos in Small Cohiba. Free before 8 p.m.; $5 after.
DETROIT BAR. DJ Klever spinning between sets by Diamond Nights and The Adored, 9 p.m. Free.
THE HOP. Club Rumors. Hip-hop all night, 7 p.m. $5-$12.
KITSCH BAR. A very reliable source says some guy named Jordan plays house on a laptop—and he's hot, 9 p.m. Call for cover.
LION'S DEN. Butterfly Lounge. The first size-acceptance nightclub in Orange County, where the large ladies are lookin' lovely, 9 p.m. $10.
MEMPHIS, COSTA MESA. Definitely Maybe. DJ TSC-1 (Diggin' Deeper) and guests spin a mix of British and American Indie favorites, 10 p.m. Free.
OFF CAMPUS PUB. DJ plays '80s. You drink and hook it up, 8 p.m. Free.
PCH CLUB. Salsa night with a DJ, 9 p.m. $10.
THE PIKE. Reggae night, 9 p.m. Call for cover.
QUAN'S ROCKIN' SUSHI. Club Thriller. DJ Jav spins '80s/glam/punk while you bust a move in your fishnets. Neon colors not required, 10 p.m. 21+, $6; 18-20, $8.
RIPPLES. Angels of Ripples. DJ Will helps pseudo crime-fightin' ladies kick some ass on the dance floor, 8:30 p.m. Free.
ROCKIN' TACO CANTINA. Sinn City. DJ Boogi spins Top 40/classics, 9 p.m. Free. 21+.
SERRA'S. Come shake your belly to Mediterranean/Turkish music provided by a saucy DJ, 8 p.m. Free.
TIA JUANA'S. Swing Night. DJ Shesha brings on the swing, spinning big band/jump blues. Lesson, 8:30 p.m.; dancing, 9 p.m. $7. 18+. www.swinginfo.com.
VALENTINA'S SUPPER CLUB. Dance with Ivan Marcello, doing the salsa, meringue and contemporary sounds, 7:30 p.m. Free with a two drink minimum.
WHITE HOUSE. Conspiracy. DJ Zad spins an eclectic mix of electronic/house/trance, 9:30 p.m. $5.
