Clubs

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.

Here are the basics for our day-by-day club listings.

ALEX'S BAR2913 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach, (562) 434-8292. ALADDIN'S GRILL AND CAFÉ200 Pine Ave., Long Beach, (562) 951-1200. ATLANTA21022 Brookhurst Ave., Huntington Beach, (714) 968-9800. ATOMIC BALLROOM17961 Sky Park Circle, Irvine, (714) 423-ATOM. AVALON820 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa, (949) 515-4650. AVANT GARDE BALLROOM, 4220 Scott Dr., Newport Beach, (949) 442-7600. BACK ALLEY BAR N GRILL 116 1/2 W. Wilshire Ave., Fullerton, (714) 526-3032. BELLAGIO12361 Chapman Ave., Garden Grove, (714) 971-8520. BLEU 14160 Beach Blvd., Westminster, (714) 903-7770. BLUE CAFÉ210 Promenade N., Long Beach, (562) 983-7111. BOBBY McGEE'SNIGHTCLUB 200 S. State College Blvd., Brea, (714) 529-1998. THE BOOGIE 1721 S. Manchester, Anaheim, (714) 956-1410. THE BOOM BOOM ROOM 1401 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, (949) 494-7588. BRAVO NIGHTCLUB 1490 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, (714) 533-2291. BRUSSELS BISTRO 222 Forest Ave., Laguna Beach, (949) 376-7955. EL CALOR 2916 W. Lincoln Ave., Anaheim, (714) 527-8873. CAN CLUB 14241 Euclid Ave., Garden Grove, (714) 554-3001. CHANTECLAIR NIGHTCLUB 18912 MacArthur Blvd., Irvine, (949) 752-8001. CHINA BEACH2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, (949) 492-6228. CHOICES OF LONG BEACH740 E. Broadway, Long Beach, (562) 983-7001. CLUB 49 49 S. Pine Ave., Long Beach, (562) 495-1750. CLUB R.O.C. 1700 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa, (949) 548-3533. CLUB UNIQUE1233 S. Brookhurst St., Anaheim, (714) 772-1979. COHIBA NIGHTCLUB AND LOUNGE 110 E. Broadway, Long Beach, (562) 491-5220. THE CONTINENTAL ROOM115 W. Santa Fe Ave., Fullerton, (714) 526-4529. CUBAN PETE'S CARIBBEAN GRILL1050 W. Ball Rd., Anaheim, (714) 490-2020. DETROIT BAR 843 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa, (949) 642-0600. DIABLO'S ROCKIN' CANTINA23600 Rockfield Blvd., Lake Forest, (949) 768-7500. DIN DIN AT THE BAMBOO TERRACE1773 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa, (949) 645-5550. DIPIAZZA'S5205 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Long Beach, (562) 498-2461. DISTRICT LOUNGE223 W. Chapman Ave., Orange, (714) 639-7777. DJ CULTURE Old World Village, 7561 Center Ave., Huntington Beach, (714) 895-3548. DOLL HUT107 S. Adams St., Anaheim, (714) 533-1286. THE EXECUTIVE SUITE 3428 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Long Beach, (562) 597-3884. FIERRO'S 211 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton, (714) 680-3663. FIXX COFFEE LOUNGE2549 Eastbluff Dr., Newport Beach, (949) 644-9349. FLORENTINE'S TUSCANY GRILL102 Harbor Blvd.,Fullerton, (714) 879-7570. FRAT HOUSE 8112 Garden Grove Blvd., Garden Grove, (714) 373-FRAT. GASLAMP RESTAURANT N BAR6251 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Long Beach, (562) 596-4718. HENNESSEY'S TAVERN213 Ocean Ave., Laguna Beach, (949) 494-2743. HOGUE BARMICHAEL'S 3950 Campus Dr., Newport Beach, (949) 261-6270. THE HOP 5201 Clark Ave., Lakewood, (562) 630-2229. HOUSE OFBLUES 1530 S. Disneyland Dr., Anaheim, (714) 778-2583. HULLY GULLY9559 E. Imperial Hwy., Downey, (714) 396-6314. HURRICANES BAR AND GRILL 200 Main St., Ste. 201, Huntington Beach, (714) 374-0500. HUSH 217 Pine Ave., Long Beach, (562) 951-9711. IN CAHOOTS/CLUB RIO 1401 S. Lemon, Fullerton, (714) 525-9700. JC FANDANGO 1086 N. State College Blvd., Anaheim, (714) 758-1057. KETTLE N THE KEG 136 W. Wilshire, Fullerton, (714) 447-3399. KING KING 6555 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, (323) 960-5765.KITSCH BAR891 Baker St., Costa Mesa, (714) 546-8580. KOZMOS 17208 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, (562) 592-2200. KUTA GRILL 26672 Portola Pkwy., Foothill Ranch, (949) 586-5882. THE LAB 2930 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, (714) 966-6660. LA CABANA RESTAURANT3063 W. Chapman Ave., Orange, (714) 517-7915. LA CAVE RESTAURANT 1695 Irvine Ave., Costa Mesa, (949) 646-7944. LION'S DEN 719 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa, (949) 645-3830. THE LODGE 2937 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, (714) 751-1700. MAJESTICS18582 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach, (714) 963-1089. MALONES604 E. Dyer Rd., Santa Ana, (714) 979-6000. MARINE ROOM214 Ocean Ave., Laguna Beach, (949) 494-3027. MARLIN BAR16651 Gothard St., Huntington Beach, (714) 842-5587. MCCLURE'S14401 Newport Ave., Tustin, (714) 544-1995. MEMORIES12901 Philadelphia St., Whittier, (562) 693-7074. MEMPHIS, COSTA MESA 2920 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, (714) 432-SOUL. MEMPHIS, SANTA ANA201 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, (714) 564-1064. MOSUN/CLUB M680 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, (949) 497-5646. NAGA600 Queens Way Dr., Long Beach, (562) 436-2247. OCEAN AVENUE BREWERY 237 Ocean Ave., Laguna Beach, (949) 497-3381. OFF CAMPUS PUB 2736 E. Nutwood Ave., Fullerton, (714) 879-8094. O SUSHI CAFÉ375 W. Birch St., Brea, (714) 990-4698. EL PATIO NIGHT CLUB1325 N. Tustin Ave., Orange, (714) 538-9683. PCH CLUB Golden Sails Hotel, 6285 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Long Beach, (562) 596-2332. PHOENIX CLUB1340 Sanderson Ave., Anaheim, (714) 563-4166. PIERCE STREET ANNEX 330 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa, (949) 646-8500. THE PIKE1836 E. Fourth St., Long Beach, (562) 437-4453. PLUSH207 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton, (714) 738-6877. PRO DANCE CENTER 4706 Barranca Pkwy., Irvine, (949) 733-0376. THE PROSPECTOR 2400 E. Seventh St., Long Beach, (562) 438-3839. QUAN'S ROCKIN' SUSHI1107 Tustin Ave., Orange, (714) 532-6311. QUE SERA 1923 E. Seventh St., Long Beach, (562) 599-6170. REGGAE BOAT CRUISE140 Marina Dr., Long Beach, (562) 799-7000. REVERE HOUSE 900 W. First St., Tustin, (714) 543-9319. RIPPLES 5101 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, (562) 433-0357. ROCKS 26022 Cape Dr., Ste. C, Laguna Niguel (949) 582-5909. ROCKIN' TACO CANTINA111 Harbor Blvd., Fullerton, (714) 525-8226. ROMEO CUCINA, LAGUNA NIGUEL the Center, 28241 Crown Valley Pkwy., Ste. H, Laguna Niguel, (949) 831-4131. SANDBOX BAR AND GRILL631 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim (714) 535-1133. SANDPIPER LOUNGE 1185 S. Pacific Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, (949) 494-4694. SCORPION STEAKHOUSE N LOUNGE8082 Adams Ave., Huntington Beach, (714) 374-9600. SERRA'S BAR N GRILL 859 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach, (949) 497-2566. THE SHARK CLUB 841 Baker St., Costa Mesa, (714) 751-6428. SOL ARTÉ GALLERY CAFÉ, 2202 N. Main St., Santa Ana, (714) 926-4375. SOUL PIE 6717 S. Greenleaf Ave., Whittier, (562) 696-1093. STADIUM BREWING CO.26731 Aliso Creek Rd., Aliso Viejo, (949) 448-9611. SUPER HERO'S714 Adams, Huntington Beach, (714) 536-1188. SUTRA LOUNGE Triangle Square, 1870 Harbor Blvd., Ste. 200, Costa Mesa, (949) 722-7103. TACO BEACH CANTINA211 Pine Ave., Long Beach, (562) 983-1337. TAPAS 4253 Martingale Way, Newport Beach, (949) 756-8194. TENTATION4647 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach, (949) 660-1010. TIA JUANA'S 14988 Sand Canyon Rd., Irvine, (949) 551-2998. TOP CATS DANCE CLUB733 Dunn Ave., Placentia, (714) 528-8331. TUSCANY CLUB100 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton, (714) 451-0017. 2 J'S COCKTAIL LOUNGE 120 W. Houston St., Fullerton, (714) 871-9665. VALENTINA'S RISTORANTE ITALIANO AND SUPPER CLUB 27755 Santa Margarita Pkwy., Mission Viejo, (949) 707-0888. VEGAS1901 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa, (949) 548-9500. V2081 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, (866) 402-5828. The Village Inn125 Marine Ave., Balboa Island, (949) 675-8300. WESTMINSTER MANOR14041Beach Blvd., Westminster, (714) 895-1175. THE WHITE HOUSE 340 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, (949) 494-8088. WIND N SEA34699 St. of the Golden Lantern, Dana Point, (949) 496-6500. ZIINGS209 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton, (714) 526-5777.

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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. Call for cover.

THE BOOGIE. A DJ spins hip-hop/Top 40, 9 p.m. 18-20, $14; 21+, $8.

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 español, 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. $5-$8. 18+.

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 español/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 español/disco/'70s/'80sfor 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.

THE HOP. Karma. DJ Ksly is on the tables to keep you moving, along with the go-go dancers onstage, 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.

KUTA GRILL. Thursday Night Live featuring Ivan Marcello. Enjoy Latin music and contemporary sounds, 7 p.m. Free, but two-drink minimum.

LA CABANA. The Boiler Room. OC's superstar DJs unlock the house/hip-hop/R&B/KROQ flashbacks/rock en español.

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.

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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. Dec. 29: 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. Elektra. DJs Cheapshot (SpyTech Records), Rob (soundchemistry), K-Roc (Mak Ent.), Commander of Base (Laba Fifth Gear Records) and Eric Cubiche (100.3 The Beat) spin old-school hip-hop/'80s remix/rock/punk/breaks on two dance floors, 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. Weekend Party. Dance to hip-hop/R&B/Top 40/old school/house, 9 p.m. $10.

THE BOOGIE. Club Kiss. DJ Leon spins house/hip-hop/top 40, 9 p.m. 18-20, $20; 21+, $15.

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.

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. Club Skin. It's ladies night at this gay/lesbian bar as DJ Divine Hype spins top 40/ R&B/hip-hop. Hot Go-Go Girls get you in the mood to boogie, 9 p.m. 21+, $5; 18+, $8.

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 español/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, 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.

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. Hot Fridays. DJs Y-Not and MC Rock play the best of the '80s and '90s, old-school hip-hop and Top 40, 10 p.m. $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.

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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

BASEMENT LOUNGE. New Year's Eve Party in the underground Ultra Lounge. Includes champagne toast and hors d'oeuvres. VIP cabanas available by reservation, 8 p.m. $25 in advance; $40 at the door.

BLEU. Sin. DJs Dexterious, Swurve, Trust, Nickel, Lil' Brandon and Joplean spin, 10 p.m. Free before 10:30 p.m.

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

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 español/hip-hop, 9 p.m. Free before 9 p.m.; $10 after. Ladies, 18+; gentlemen, 21+.

DETROIT BAR. New Year's Eve party with all the best in '80s hits/old skool hip-hop. DJs Jason M (White Collar), Jason V (Special People's Club) and Mr White (White Collar) spin in room one, while DJs from Elsewhere spin, No MSG, Roam, Urthworm, Japson and Fluent, 9 p.m. $25.

DIABLO'S ROCKIN' CANTINA. DJs spin the best in hip-hop/Top 40/'80s/house/trance, 9 p.m. Call for cover.

DISTRICT LOUNGE. Party with preset dinner menu, with DJ Argyle, dancing and lots of lovin' come midnight, 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.

GALAXY CONCERT THEATRE. New Year's Eve with Rubber. Fallen Angels. Superstar DJs Beej, Guinne, VJT, Lil Brandon and 4Real spin while the Rubber Dolls keep everyone in good spirits, 9 p.m. $40-$80.

GASLAMP. Saturday Night Spin with guest DJs, 9 p.m. Call for cover.

THE HOP. Flashback Saturdays. DJ Gavin spins '80s/'90s/Top 40/old school, 10 p.m. $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.

MEMPHIS, COSTA MESA. White Collar. DJs Jeremy and Devin throw down an eclectic dance party, 9 p.m. Free.

MOSUN/CLUB M. DJs spin hip-hop/Top 40 upstairs, 8:30 p.m. $10.

OCEAN AVENUE BREWERY. New Year's Eve party with DJ Albert spinning hip-hop/old school/dance hits, 10 p.m. $5.

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.

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QUAN'S ROCKIN' SUSHI. The In Box. DJ Groove spins hip-hop/R&B and more, 9 p.m. Call for cover.

QUE SERA. New Year's Eve with DJ Jeremy, The Rev and guests spinning, along with champagne toasts and free food while it lasts, 9 p.m. $$7-$10.

REGGAE BOAT CRUISE. Cruise the low seas while a selecta helps you keep moving, 6:30 p.m. $37.

RIPPLES. New Year's Eve Black and White Party with DJ RPM spinning the hottest mix with hot go go boys, champagne toasts and more, 9 p.m. Call for cover.

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. 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 español/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.

VAULT 350. New Year's Eve with Pitbull, 8 p.m. $35. 21+.

SUNDAY

AVANTE GARDE BALLROOM. Lindy hop swing dance party, 2-6 p.m.

BOBBY McGEE'S NIGHTCLUB. Club Spin. DJs play remixes/trance/acid house/new hits, 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 español/'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. Country Night. Start your night early with line-dancing lessons with DJ Rosa followed by dancing the night away. Lessons, 2-6 p.m.; dancing, 6-10 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.

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

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.

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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.

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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. Starlette Review. The best in female impersonators, hosted by Jewels. Plus, dancing with DJ Dennis B, 10:30 p.m. 21+, $5; 18+, $8.

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 Barbecue to celebrate the new year with DJs Scott K, Mario M and Andrea, 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.

CHOICES. DJ Dennis B spins hip-hop/dance/Top 40, 10 p.m. 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 David spins new wave/post '80s/ Britpop and more. Plus, there's a food drive, 9 p.m.

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.

THE LAB. Unfold your lawn chair and plop yourself down for open mic poetry, singer/songwriter types, DJs, painting and photography exhibits and more. Bring your goodies to roast marshmallows or make s'more by the campfire, 7-10 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.

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. Dukes of Ripples. DJs Chase and Andrew help you have some good times with some good ol' boys, 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.

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WHITE HOUSE. Conspiracy. DJ Zad spins an eclectic mix of electronic/house/trance, 9:30 p.m. $5.