13 Bar/Lounge 35 E. 13th St. (btw. Broadway & University Pl.)

Three floor lounge/nightclub with live ecclectic Jazz, Funk, Rock, and Soul music every Tuesday and Spoken Word poetry every Monday. Wed - Sun are DJ parties featuring Brit Pop, Retro dance music, Trance and everything in between? Doors open 7:30pm - 10pm depending on the night. Check their website for schedules. Ages 21 and over. Subway: A, C, E, B, D, F, Q to W. 4th St.

 

2i's 248 W. 14th St., btwn 7th & 8th Aves.

Two bars on two floors playing Hip Hop, R&B, Reggae and Old School dance music. Proper attire is expected. Open 10:30pm - 4am every night. 21 and over. Subway: A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, 9 to 14th St.; L to 8th Ave.

 

Aria 539 W. 21st St., btwn 10th Ave. & 11th Ave.

This dance club features all kinds of music from Latin to Rock to Hip Hop. Hours: Mon. & Thur.-Sat., 11pm - 4am. Subway: C, E to 23rd St.

 

Au Bar 41 E. 58th St, btwn Park Ave. & Madison Ave.

Supper club with dancing, where a DJ spins all kinds of tunes every day. Open 9pm - 4am. Subway: 4, 5, 6 to 59th St.; N, R to 5th Ave.

 

Bar 169 169 E. Broadway, @ Essex St.

This dance club has live and DJ music of all kinds. Regular shows include Latin music every Thursday, and Underground every second Sunday. Hours: Sun., 5pm - 4am; all other days, 4pm - 4am. Subway: F to E. Broadway; J, M, Z to Essex St.

 

Le Bar Bat 311 West 57th St., btwn 8th & 9th Aves.

Multilevel club with live bands every night except Sunday, a dance club with DJs, a restaurant, four bars and an upstairs chillout room with TVs and a jukebox. Ages 21 and older. Club hours: 5:30pm - 4am. Subway: A, C, B, D, 1, 9 to 59th St.

 

Bowery Ballroom 6 Delancey St., btw. Bowery & Crystie St.    (see events)

Outfitted in classy Art Deco style, this three-level former shoe store has a downstairs lounge and a 500-capacity concert hall. A cool mid-sized venue for Electronica, Alternative and Indie-rock. Downstairs opens at 7pm, upstairs opens at 8pm with shows starting at 9:30 or 10pm. The Box Office at the Mercury Lounge is open from 12 - 7pm, Mon.-Sat. Subway: J, M to Bowery, 6 to Spring St.

 

CBGB 313 Bowery at Bleecker St. (see events)

Since 1976, this club has been serving the best in Punk and Alternative rock. Blondie and the Talking Heads got their starts here. CB's (as it's affectionately called) now hosts many different kinds of music, but it's still true to its punk roots. Shows nightly at 8pm. Ages 16 and over to get in, 21 to drink (obviously). Subway: B, D, F, Q to Broadway-Lafayette, 6 to Bleeker.

 

Centro-Fly 45 W. 21st St., btwn 5th Ave. & 6th Ave.

Nightclub/restaurant with DJs, a dance floor, party rooms, and swank grub. Ages 21 and over. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10pm - 5:30am. Subway: F, N, R to 23rd St.

 

Chaos 225 E. Houston St., @ Essex St.

This dance club has a different party each night, with music ranging from Caribbean to House. Hours: Wed.-Sat., 10pm - 4:30am. Ages 21 and over. Subway: F to 2nd Ave.

 

Cheeta Club 12 W. 21st St., btwn 5th and 6th Aves.
Decent star watching and decadent atmosphere make this a great club for dancing or lounging around. Hours: Mon-Sat, 10pm-4am. Subway: F, N, R to 23rd St.

 

China Club 268 W. 47th Street, btwn Broadway and 8th.

Rock and Roll place where Jagger and Bowie are spotted often (both live part time on the Upper West Side). Good people watching, but go elsewhere for dancing. Hours: 10pm-4am daily. Subway: N, R to 47th St.; 1, 9, C, E to 49th St.

 

Club New York 252 W. 43rd St., btwn Broadway & 8th Ave.

Thursday is ladies night with Hip Hop, R&B, Reggae and House music. On Fri. & Sat. they host "Pop Music en Espanol" for you Latin (music) Lovers. Hours: Thur.-Sat., 10pm - 4am. Subway: A, C, E to 42nd St.-Port Authority; N, R, S, 1, 2, 3, 9, 7 to 42nd St-Times Sq.

 

Club 215 215 W. 28th St., btwn 7th & 8th Aves.

Hours: Fri. & Sat., 10pm - 4am. Ages 21 and over. Subway: 1, 9 to 28th St.; A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, 9 to 34th St.

 

Copacabana 617 W. 57th Street, btwn 11th and 12th Aves.

Several levels, one of New York's oldest nightclubs with the best in live Latin music. Open Tue. & Fri., 6pm - 5am and Sat., 10pm - 6am. Ages 21 and over. Subway: A, C, B, D, 1, 9 to 59th St.

 

Crazy Nanny's 21 7th Avenue South, @ Leroy Street

Billing themselves as "A Place for Gay Women - Biological or Otherwise," this club has two floors, two bars, DJs, a jukebox, a pool table (tournaments every Monday), and more. Open every day 4pm - 4am with Happy Hour until 7pm. Dance parties Thur - Sat and kareoke on Sunday. 21 and over. Subway: 1, 9 to Houston; A, C, E, B, D, F, Q to West 4th St.

 

Cream 246 Columbus Ave at 71st Street.

Two dance floors and four theme rooms let you lounge or dance the night away. Hours: Fri. & Sat., 10pm - 4am. Subway: B, C, 1, 2, 3, 9 to 72nd St.

 

Culture Club179 Varick St., btwn King & Charlton Sts.

Dance your heart out to 80's music. Thursday: 6pm - 5am, Fri. & Sat.: 9pm - 5am. Age 21 or over. Subway: 1, 9, to Houston.

 

Decade 1117 1st Ave., @ 6th St. (212) 835-5979

Upscale dinner and dance club. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 6pm - 4am. Ages 23 and over. Tthe club is free for dinner guests. Check their website for more information (www.decadeny.com). Subway: N, R to Lexington Ave.; 4, 5, 6 to 59th St.

 

Demerara 215 W. 28th St., btwn 7th & 8th Aves.

This club plays host to private promoters of all kinds, so there's no set party schedule. However, there's almost always something going on on the weekend. Call or check their website to find out about events. Subway: 1, 9 to 28th St.

 

Don Hill's 511 Greenwich St., @ Spring St.

Come dance to 80s tunes, Rock and Brit Pop. Tues - Sat from 9pm - 4am. Ages 21 and over. Subway: C, E to Spring St.; 1, 9 to Houston.

 

Downtime 251 W. 30th St., btwn 7th & 8th Aves.

This three-level night club boasts live music on the Main floor, plus a DJ dance hall and a Game Room. Live shows include Jazz, Blues, Rock and Pop music. Must be 18 or older to get into the club (with two forms of ID). Open Wed - Sat from 5pm - 4am, and other days for special events. Subway: 1, 9 to 28th St.

 

Edelweiss 572 11th Ave., btwn 43rd & 44th Sts.

A diverse crowd frequents this 10,000 square foot club with dance floors on two levels, 3 bars, and a VIP lounge. Open 7 days a week from 8pm until late. No jeans or sneakers. 21 and over. Free parking. Subway: A, C, E to 42nd St.

 

Exit 610 W. 56th St., btwn 11th & 12th Aves.

Dance the morning away to Hip Hop, Techno, R&B and House music at this 4 level nightclub. You can also chill out in one of their lounge areas if you're too tired to close down the dance floor at 9am. Open Friday from 10pm - 6am (18 and over) and Sat from 10pm - 9am (21 and over). Subway: A, C, B, D, 1, 9 to 59th St.

 

Filter 14 432 West 14th St., @ Washington St.

House music, Garage classics, with classic Disco and Hip Hop thrown in for good measure so you can grove the way you want to in their two lounges or out on the dance floor. 21 and over. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10pm - 3 or 4am. Subways: A,C, E, 1, 2, 3, 9 to 14th Street; L train to 8th Avenue.

 

El Flamingo 547 W. 21st St., btwn 10th & 11th Aves.

Home of the off-broadway hit, The Donkey Show, showing Wed - Sat at 8pm and Fri & Sat at 10:30pm with a Disco dance party afterward. See nytheater.com for more info. Subway: C, E to 23rd St.

 

Flamingo East 219 2nd Ave., btwn 13th & 14th Sts.

Open Monday through Saturday from 10pm - 4am. Subway: L to 3rd Ave.; N, R, 4, 5, 6 to 14th St.-Union Sq.

 

Float 240 W. 52nd St., btwn 8th Ave. & Broadway

A big dance floor and two large lounge areas, one of which overlooks the main floor. DJs play Trance, Funk, Hip Hop, Old School Classics and Progressive European Techno. Dress code is Trendy, no jeans, no sneakers. Open Thur - Sat from 11pm - 5am. 21 and over. Subway: B, D, E to 7th Ave.

 

Galapagos 70 N. 6th St., btwn Wythe & Kent Aves., Williamsburg, Brooklyn

In addition to the reflecting pool and industrial-chic interior, Galapagos draws the hip Williamsburg crowds for its nightly music, dance, theater, performance art & gallery shows. It costs nothing to get into the bar, but there is often a cover for the back room shows. Performances Tuesday - Saturday. Film Screenings every Sunday and Monday. Hours: Sun - Thur from 6pm - 2am, Fri & Sat 6pm - 4am. Happy hour Monday-Saturday 6pm - 8pm. Ages 21 and over. Subway: L to Bedford Ave.

 

Hush 17 W. 19th St., btwn 5th & 6th Ave.

Supper club with weekly dancing and occasional bands. Dinner served Wednesday - Saturday until 11pm. Happy Hour with 2 for 1 cocktails and complimentary buffet from 5pm - 8pm, Tues - Sat. The club is open Friday and Saturday after 10pm with DJs spinning a mix of dance music in two rooms. There is also a Salsa night with lessons on Mondays. 21 and older. Subway: N, R to 23rd St.

 

Jet Lounge 286 Spring St., btwn Hudson & Verick Sts.

230 capacity nightclub with an upstairs lounge open Wed - Sun from 10pm - 4am. DJs change week to week, but Thursday is usually R&B and House music, and Fri/Sat are Trance & Hip Hop. 21 and over. Subway: C, E to Spring St.

Joy 253 West 28th St., btwn 7th & 8th Ave.

This Chelsea Club has a Red Room, Blue Room, VIP area and parties Thursday - Saturday from 10pm - 4am (also available for private parties). DJs play Hip Hop, House, Classics, or Funk/Disco. Proper attire required. Subway: 1, 9 to 28th St.; C, E to 23rd St.

 

Remy Lounge 104 Greenwich St., 2 blocks S. of the World Trade Center

Temporarily Closed.

 

The Roxy 515 W. 18th St., btwn 10th and 11th Aves.

Wednesday is roller skating night (skates available for rent) from 8pm - 2am. Friday is a different party every week and Saturday is Gay night with Deep House DJ tunes. 21 and over. Subway: A, C, E to 14th St.; L to 8th Ave.

 

Rubber Monkey 279 Church St., @ White St.

On the first floor they have a Pub/lounge with a back room where they serve food and have a stage set up (check out open mic Mondays!). Downstairs is the dance floor and a second lounge. DJs spin everything from New House to Classics to Hip Hop. Open every day from 5pm - late. Happy Hour during the week from 5pm - 10pm. Sunday is Gay Night. Age 21 and over. Subway: A, C, E, N, R, 1, 9, 6 to Canal St.

 

Sapphire 249 Eldridge St., btwn Houston & Stanton Sts.

Small dance club (180 cap.) playing a combo of House, Classics, Reggae, Hip Hop, and Soul. Open 7pm - 4am every night with a 7 - 10pm Happy Hour. 21 and over. Subway: F to 2nd Ave.

 

Shine 285 W. Broadway at Canal St.    (see events)

Primarily an eclectic DJ nightclub with occasional live music. Check out their Live Roots Reggae Sundays. Ages 21 and over. Hours are from 9 or 10pm - 4am. Subway: A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, 9 to Canal St.

 

S.O.B.'s (Sounds of Brazil) 204 Varick St. at Houston St.

Authentic Brazilian dance spot and more. Shows include all kinds of live Latin music, plus Hip Hop, Reggae, and African. Hip Hop shows are 18 and over, all others are 21 and over. Doors usually open at 6:30pm. Every weekend is like Carnival in Rio. Subway: 1, 9 to Houston St.

 

Sound Factory 618 W. 46th St, btwn 11th and 12th Aves.

This afterhours club is exquisite. Friday is 18 and older, Saturday is 21 and older, and both nights they play Progressive House from 11pm into the wee hours. Subway: C, E to 50th St.

 

Studio 54 254 W. 54th St., btwn Broadway & 8th Ave.

The famous and infamous nightclub is back in business every Thur - Sat from 10pm - 4am. DJs spin an ecclectic club mix. Age 21 and over. Dress code is "Spectacular." Subway: B, D, E to 7th Ave.; N, R to 57th St.

 

True 28 E. 23rd St., btwn Madison & Park Aves.

Medium sized alternative club with two floors, a downstairs lounge, and a small stage. Current regular parties are: Latin on Mon, Latin (with dance lessons) on Tues, Fetish on Wed, Goth (18 and older) on Thur, Retro Rock on Fri, and what has been called the best Lesbian party in town every Saturday. Usually ages 21 and over. Opens between 8 & 10pm. Subway: N, R, 6 to 23rd St.

 

The Tunnel 220 12th Ave., @ 27th St. (212) 695-4682

Five DJs in 7 rooms. Open Fri-Sun from 10pm - 8am (guest list closes at 12:30am). Friday is the "Evolution" glamour show. Saturday is an 18 and over D-Tour show with Tribal/Progressive beats. Sunday is a 21 and over Hip Hop party. Dress code is fashionable, trendy or evening wear. Subway: C, E to 23rd St.; 1, 9 to 28th St.

 

Twirl 208 W. 23rd St., btwn 7th & 8th Aves.

Billing themselves as a "special events facility," this lounge and dance club could be hosting anything when you want to go, so give them a call to find out what's going on. They are open to the public pretty much every Friday and Saturday from 10pm - 4am with DJs spinning on the 1200 square ft. dance floor. Age 21 and over only. Subway: C, E to 23rd St.

 

Venue 505 Columbus Ave., btwn 84th & 85th Sts.

Two dance floors and a lounge showcase the sounds of three different DJs. Services include a coat check, catering, and private parties. Open every day from 7pm - 4am. Must be 24 or older. No cover. Dress code is casual, casual neat, and smart. Subway: C, E to 23rd St.

 

Village Underground 130 W. 3rd St., btwn 5th & 6th Aves.   (see events)

This West Village club hosts all kinds of parties and bands throughout the week. On Friday and Saturday they usually have Latin/Brazilian music, and Sunday is open mic R&B. Call for show schedule or check out the Village Voice. Open 10pm - 4am every day. Age 21 and over. Subway: A, C, E, B, D, F, Q to W. 4th St.

 

Vinyl 6 Hubert St., @ Hudson St.

Home to three of the best regular weekend party's in New York. There's Be Yourself on Fridays starting at midnight , Club Shelter on Saturdays at 11pm , and Body and Soul, the non-alcoholic Sunday House party, from 4pm - late . Subway: A, C, E to Canal St.; 1, 9 to Franklin St.

 

Warehouse 141 E. 140th St., btwn Grand Concourse & Walton, Bronx

The largest club in the Bronx has two floors, three rooms, and an outdoor patio. Friday parties vary, but Saturday is their big night, with House and Tribal tunes on the main dance floor and Hip Hop, Reggae, and R&B in the lounge. The crowd is mostly gay and bi, men and women. Open 11:30pm - 6:30am. Subway: 4 to 138th St.; 2 to 149th St.-Grand Concourse.

 

Webster Hall 125 E. 11th St., btwn 3rd & 4th Aves.

Lounge and Sports bar with 4 dance floors. Events vary during the week. Open 10pm - 4 or 5am Friday and Saturday playing different dance grooves on each floor: Reggae/Hip Hop, Disco/Top 40, House/Techno/Trance, and Salsa/Merengue. 19 years old or older to get in. Dress code is casual, trendy, and neat. Subway: L, N, R, 4, 5, 6 to 14th St.-Union Sq.

 

Wetlands 161 Hudson St. near Laight St.

After 13 years serving up eclectic live music seven nights a week, Wetlands Preserve will close it's doors on Saturday, September 15th. In addition to music they have an environmental activism center and sponsor city events promoting a more eco-friendly outlook on the city. Shows are generally 18 and over, sometimes all ages. Hours: 8pm - late (2am - 4am). Subway: 1, 9 to Canal.

 

World 43rd & Broadway, Times Square

On Saturday night, WWF New York (restaurant and entertainment complex) becomes The World, a nightclub where you can dance to Hip Hop and Techno beats until 4am. The action starts at 11pm. 21 and over only. Subway: 1, 9 to Canal.