AL’S BAR, 305 S. Hewitt St., dwntwn. Like an old shoe, Al’s is wonderfully comfy and a little gamy. Wild bands, pretty cheap beer, pool table and archaeological-quality graffiti make Al’s home to L.A.’s boho-iest fun-seekers. Closed Mon. Music usually at 9:30 p.m.; cover $5 (free Tues.-Wed.). Beer, wine and sake. Over 21. (213) 625-9703.
Fri.—Punk rockers The Stitches, Super Bees, Vaz, Bob City.
Sat.—More drastic sounds from The Numbers (who’re celebrating the release of a new CD); plus Bone Crusher, Hellbenders.
Sun.—Call for info.
Tues.—U.K. modern rockers Vade Mecum, others.
Wed.—Al’s infamous No Talent Nite; to sign up, call the bar after 6 p.m.
Thurs.—To benefit DADA (the Downtown Arts District Association and its ongoing battle against corporate encroachment), get a load of Ollin, Elsinore, plus special guests.

BLUE SALOON, 4657 Lankershim Blvd., N. Hlywd. This attitude-free, well-worn spot is a fave with slumsters for country, blues, rockabilly, rock & roll and reggae. If that’s not enough, you can shoot pool or hunker down by the big-screen satellite TV. Music at 8:30 or 9 p.m.; cover $5. Full bar. Over 21. (818) 766-4644.
Fri.—Insomnia, Kush, Shamus Twins, Brazen.
Sat.—The Other Half, Sorry, Art Gone Wrong.
Wed.—Blessed Devils, Deacon & the E-Men, Slick Monroe.
Thurs.—Acoustic sets from David Lucky, Johnny Come Lately, Joe Walla, Soul Fish, others.

CANTER’S KIBITZ ROOM, 419 N. Fairfax Ave., W. Hlywd. Matzo ball–soup adjacent, this cozy room offers rock, blues, jazz and cabaret/pop stylists, with full bar and food service available. Music at 9 p.m.; no cover. Full bar. 21 & over. (323) 651-2030.
Fri.—Michael Compagna & the Average Johnsons.
Every Sat.—Dan Giles’ singer-songwriter showcase, featuring special guests; at 11 p.m., it’s Freddie Stevenson’s blues jam.
Every Sun.—Sean Howard hosts a songwriters’ open mike featuring Peggy Ann Parnell, others; sign up in person at 8 p.m. (no telephone calls, please).
Every Mon.—At 9 p.m., Francine Robbins presents performers TBA; at 11 p.m., jazz from Bill Wiseman & the Wiseguys.
Every Tues.—Rasselmania with four dueling guest DJs.
Every Wed.—Cabaret and jazz chanteuse Tina Stevens.
Thurs.—Rodleen, Inhuman Karaoke, The George Romano Band; plus the Thursday night jam.

THE CAT CLUB, 8911 Sunset Blvd., W. Hlywd. Ex–Stray Cat Slim Jim Phantom oversees this Sunset Strip saloon with live bands delivering rock, blues and more; an upstairs lounge, back patio and always plenty of potential drop-in star power. Music at 8 p.m. weeknights, 9 p.m. weekends. Cover $7-$5. Full bar. 21 & over. (310) 657-0888.

Fri.—J.D. & Dayle Gloria’s Club Strut, with a set from Candy Machine, followed by an ‘80s karaoke session (approximately 100 new wave/metal titles available in the lyric book) with live backing from Fast Times.

Sat.—Roar with Ricky Vodka’s Motochrist; plus The Blessing, Christian Smith, others.
Mon.—Call for info.
Tues.—Brown Eyed Susans, others.
Wed.—Open mike, sign up at 8:30 p.m., followed at 11 p.m. by sets from Breech, Pharmacy.
Thurs.—The Star Fuckers, featuring Gilby Clarke, Tracii Guns & Slim Jim Phantom; plus G.O.D., Rick Kurek.

COCONUT TEASZER, 8117 Sunset Blvd., W. Hlywd. With half a dozen bands nightly and an emphasis on quality weeknight resident acts, the Teaszer provides a little bit of everything. Music at 8 p.m.; cover $10-free. Three full bars. 18 & over okay every night except Mon.-Tues., over 21. (323) 654-4773.

Fri.—Fields of Grey, Sugarmama, A.D.D., Neptune Thomas.
Sat.—The Color Red, F.L., Cynic Guru, King Vitamin, Virus.
Sun.—Rendered Useless, Ding Mao, others.
Mon.—No-cover ruckus with Dub Solutions, Upgrade, Michael Jacques.
Tues.—Kung Fu Chicken, Dryfus, others.
Wed.—Heavy-duty rock from Substance D, Full Contact, X’s for Eyes, Private Pyle, Anubis Rising.
Thurs.—Punk aplenty courtesy of Media Blitz, Riot Gun, Bombshell, Frankenburies, Irritations, Rosin Core.

CROOKED BAR, 8121 Sunset Blvd., W. Hlywd. The closest thing the Strip has to a peaceful, easy feeling is tucked neatly beneath the Coconut Teaszer, where a mostly acoustic policy provides an escape from the racket upstairs. Music at 8 p.m.; cover $6-free. Full bar. Over 21. For info, call (818) 353-6241.

Fri.—Now, Meredith Marshall, Juice Box.
Sat.—The Joe Face Trio, Diane Hall, Jotha, Stargazer, Chaz the Man.
Sun.—Jack Housen, Moonglow, Johnny Satanseed, Cary Miles.
Mon.—Open-mike night, sign up at 6:30 p.m.; plus live comedy, 9 p.m.
Tues.—Clint Conklin, New Bitter Popstar, That’s Hot, Gary Chambers.
Wed.—Michael Lewis, Jen & Doug, Tony Anderson, Eric Mayron.
Thurs.—Circle the Cat, Adrianne, Eddie Moffit.

DRAGONFLY, 6510 Santa Monica Blvd., Hlywd. Get intimate with a wild array of rock groups or retreat to the patio for some elbow room at this hipster hangout. Fri.-Sat. dance nights. Music at 9 p.m.; cover $15-$5. Full bar. Over 21. (323) 466-6111.

Fri.—The Mix with Four Side Letter, DJ Kevi-Kev.
Sat.—Fast Times at Dragonfly features Dragline; also DJ Ben Baller.
Sun.—Sunday Night Live presents Blind by Choice, Trailer Park Prophets, The Rosenbergs, Horchata, Drag, Silverstar & the Juke Box Angels, others.
Mon.—Underlords.
Tues.—Lila, Bat Country.
Wed.—Pretty Ugly Club features (dood!) The Bullet Boys; also The Puppies, Teen Machine, others.
Every Thurs.—Jamaican Live, a dancehall-dub-reggae dance night with guest DJs Mark Love, White Lightning.

EL REY, 5515 Wilshire Blvd. This well-worn art-deco palace is often the only local stop for your more popular touring acts. Music at 8 p.m.; cover varies. Full bar. Over 18. (323) 936-6400 or 936-4790. See Dance Clubs for more info.

Fri.—Early show with pop-rockers Phantom Planet; also Kara’s Flowers, Rooney Fairview; doors at 6 p.m.
Sat.-Thurs.—Call for info.

FAIS DO-DO, 5257 W. Adams Blvd. A room with plenty of down-home class and rather exceptional architecture (it was originally a bank designed to impress the high-tone neighborhood), Fais Do-Do features a kitchen turning out Cajun-California meals and plenty of rock, hip-hop and blues acts. Doors at 7 p.m.; cover varies. Beer & wine. All ages. (323) 954-8080.

Fri.—First edition of Flor y Canto, an evening of
Latino culture hosted by Lysa Flores, with special guests.
Sat.—Real-now progressive breakbeat house combo The New Deal, DJ Jun.
Sun. & Wed.—Call for info.
Every Tues.—Jazz-blues stylists Laval Belle & Caution, with a very special guest (call for info).
Thurs.—Milk with DJ Toni Smith.

14 BELOW, 1348 14th St., Santa Monica. Step down into this three-room brick-and-wood watering hole offering live rock, R&B, ska and folk acts. If the band stinks, then take advantage of commodious booths, pool tables and fireplace. Music at 9 p.m.; cover $12-free. Full bar. Over 21. (310) 451-5040.

Fri.—The Wayward Boys, Barely Ryan, Burly Clyde, Infinitely Indexed Memory Bank.

Sat.—The Negro Problem, James Marsters, Grandma Sugar, Mama’s Kitchen.

Sun.—Cubensis.

Mon.—Chrome-Plated Mother Fender, Big Green, The Fontanelles.

Tues.—Cookin’ with Bad Dog No Biscuit, plus DJs T-Bird, Markman.

Wed.—Rockets Red Glare, Throttleback Sparky, 3 Times Even.

Thurs.—Savannah Nix, Stolen Babies, Greg Haptor, Wash as Follows.

THE GARAGE, 4519 Santa Monica Blvd., Silver Lake. Yes, that’s what it used to be. Now it’s gussied up with tin siding and a folk art motif, along with a side lounge and pool room populated with cool people who collectively smell like a thrift store. Music at 9 p.m. (except Sun., 6 p.m.); cover $5-free. Full bar. Over 21. (323) 662-6166.

Fri.—Get messed up with Midnight Rapture, Monoshocks, Hard Feelings, King Cheetah, Squatcho.

Sat.—One mutha of a rock & roll hullabaloo: King Rocker, Motochrist, Crank Williams, Los Creepers, Speedbuggy, Blazing Haley, Custom Made Scare, Calavera, Pearl Harbour, Deadbolt, Flash Express, Super Unit, Oscar.

Sun.—Dirty Ed Sundays with February residents The Coma-Tones; also The Condors, Downtown Kicks; starts 7 p.m.

Mon.—One Dollar Holler presents Rockets Red Glare, Pill Shovel, Tripside, Volume, others.

Tues.—The Roadhouse Jamboree features Kevin Banford & the Bakersfield Boys, Stringbeen, The Lazy Boys, DJ Katherine.

Wed.—The Guest List with Spitfire Revolver, The Fuzz, Bullets & Octane, Superunit, Jolt 45, The Jeff Tucker Extravaganza; no cover.

Thurs.—Get Impaled features Dinah Cancer’s sticky, spooky Penis Flytrap; plus Diva Destruction, guest goth DJs.

GENGHIS COHEN, 740 N. Fairfax Ave., W. Hlywd. Cozy but crucial is the best way to describe Genghis. Its rep as an A&R hang ensures that the performers, mostly of the singer-songwriter ilk, concentrate on giving their proverbial all. Full bar; all ages. Cover varies. (323) 653-0640.

Fri.—Kathrin Shorr, The Dolly Ranchers, Sheila Nicholls.

Sat.—Gary Floyd, Danielle Bistutti, Danny Peck.

Sun.—Peter Gallway, Gwendolyn.

Mon.—Chris Valenti, Tanya Watts, Matt Kries, Austin Hanks, James Bullard & Travis Howard.

Tues.—Jim Costello, Kevin Ray, Tumble.

Wed.—Kiki Ebsen, Michael Duff, Scott Warren.

Thurs.—Billy Kent, Eric McFadden, Pat McDonald, Paula O’Rourke.

THE GIG (HOLLYWOOD), 7302 Melrose Ave. A sister to the same-named, well-established Westside rumpus room, with a similar booking policy and low-lit, comfortable living-room style ambiance. Music at 8:30 p.m.; cover $10-$5. Full Bar. Over 21. (323) 936-4440.

Fri.—Gunther Stone, Kane, James Bullard.

Sat.—Jon Alexi, Twisted Roots, Jenna Music, Bella Blue.

Sun.—Tina Karras, Tamaras, 3 Points of Fusion, Jazz Twins.

Mon.—Cat, Esex, Grade 8, The Academy.

Tues.—The Hollywood Combo, The Stoney Curtis Band, Dennis Jones, J.J. "Bad Boy" Jones.

Wed.—The Original DP, Barbara Cohen, Johnnie Perez & the Contenders, others.

Thurs.—Atrixo, Andy Stochansky, Bird York, Jedrah, Noel Hampton.

THE GIG (W.L.A.), 11637 W. Pico Blvd. With low lights, plenty of candles flickering and walls lined by overstuffed sofas, this rather elegant room regularly features rock, pop and funk bands. Music at 9 p.m.; cover $10-$5. Full bar. Over 21. (310) 444-9870.

Fri.—Messy Gypsies, Pillow of Wrongness, Stone Sole, The Questions.

Sat.—Push, Slack String, Whipt, Earthman.

Sun.—At 7 p.m., performance of one-act play The Line That Picked Up 1,000 Babes; at 9:30 p.m., Praise, Vivid, Backlit.

Mon.—At 7 p.m., The Line That Picked Up 1,000 Babes; at 9:30 p.m., Neo, William Postelle, Electric Girls.

Every Tues.—Polyester Players.

Wed.—At 7 p.m., final performance of The Line That Picked Up 1,000 Babes; at 9:30 p.m., Circle of Songs presents Jason Moss, Jared Kessler, Luis Oliart, Geoff Pearlman; at 10:30 p.m., Kacey Cubero, The Geoffrey McCabe Trio.

Thurs.—Eve Selis, David Isaacs, Wayside, Endicott 8.

GOLDFINGERS, 6423 Yucca St., Hlywd. You’ll feel like Pussy Galore’s in the cockpit at this superfab boîte complete with giant chandeliers, black booths and gold-lamé padded walls. It’s the ‘60s at its mod-est. Martini anyone? Music around 10:30 p.m.; cover $5-$3. Full bar. Over 21. (323) 962-2913.

Fri.—Seventeen with funk/disco/new wave DJ Apollo Star, plus go-go troupe the Golden Pussy Cats.

Sat.—Thrills from rock DJ Coyote Shivers and the Golden Pussy Cats.

Sun.—Kingpin with Grudge, New Low, Savage Henry, others; no cover (but donations to benefit Ecolution.org will be gladly accepted).

Tues.—Dayle Gloria’s Krobar features Rockamora, Dionysus, Test Pilot.

Thurs.—Cadillac Club presents Mark Curry, LaMotta, others.

HOUSE OF BLUES, 8430 Sunset Blvd., W. Hlywd. If you can get beyond the gift shop, the overdone faux-Mississippi motif and the headset-wielding security, this chain club’s excellent sight lines and sound system prove that it was built for live music (but beware of chattering dinner patrons during performances). Cajun menu. Showtimes vary; cover varies. Full bar. Over 21 (unless noted). (323) 848-5100.

Fri.—The oh-so-very-zany They Might Be Giants; plus OK Go, 9 p.m.; $20. See Scoring the Clubs.

Sat.—Band man Levon Helm, with trad cajun big shots Beausoleil; plus a set from the outstanding New Orleans jazz-R&B pianist Henry Butler, 9 p.m.; $17.50.

Sun.—No-cover rock romp with The Jupiter Affect, Sparklejets U.K., The Stand, 9 p.m.; free.

Mon.—More no-cover excitement from The Tearaways, Supermint, The Andersons, 9 p.m.; free.

Tues.—Lounge Against the Machine with plenty of naugahyde shtick from Richard Cheese (a.k.a. Mark Jonathan Davis of KROQ/Dr. Demento infamy), others, 9 p.m.; $10. See Scoring the Clubs.

Wed.—Call for info.

Thurs.—Reggae veterans The Wailers, 9 p.m.; $20.

THE JOINT, 8771 W. Pico Blvd., W.L.A. With its high ceilings, thick black carpet, large gold-framed mirrors, an elevated stage festooned with gilded elephant tusks, this is easily one of the most exotic rooms in the local rock-facility pantheon. Food available. Music at 9 p.m. Full bar. Over 21. (310) 275-2619.

Fri.—Wendy Worthington & Her Butterfly Man Band, Kokopelli, Wyley, Womb, Drowse.

Sat.—Something Corporate, Viola, Down by 4, Persons Unknown, Good Ole Boys.

Sun.—Fifth Battalion, a hip-hop showcase with Last Profit, Sekou the Misfit, Crime Wave, 2000 Crows, Crew, West PDS, Abstract Nature.

Every Mon.—Veteran country-rock tunesmith Jack Tempchin ("Peaceful Easy Feeling,""Already Gone"), with Waddy Wachtel, Terry Reid, Bernard Fowler, Tom Petty drummer Phil Jones and frequent stellar drop-ins (George Thorogood, Joe Walsh recently visited), others; 8 p.m.; no cover.

Tues.—Mariesa, Crystal, Bluefish Orchard, Nove, Deep Speed.

Wed.—Wired Eye, Thunderbox, Lisle Dorian, The Raych Poor Boys, Foti.

Thurs.—Rick Ellis, Kool Whip, Papersuit, others.

KEY CLUB, 9039 Sunset Blvd., W. Hlywd. This deluxe two-level venue showcases acts that run the rock & roll, jazz, blues and country gamut. Kitchen serves California cuisine until 1 a.m. Dancing after shows Wed.-Sun. Music usually at 8 p.m.; cover $22.50-$10. Three full bars (plus "tequila library"!). Over 21 (unless noted). (310) 274-5800.

Fri.—Cecilia Noel & the Wild Clams, Velvet Sundae.

Sat.—String-bending thrills from California Guitar Trio, featuring Tony Levin.

Sun.-Wed.—Call for info.

Thurs.—From the Roots, DJs Dice Raw, Scratch & Kamal perform with a full band, plus guest DJs.

THE KNITTING FACTORY, 7021 Hollywood Blvd., Hlywd. Located beneath the Galaxy Theater, this sister to the NYC club features one stage for headliners and a more intimate room called the Alterknit Lounge, the better to accommodate a wide range of artists. "Web booths" allow patrons to surf music sites, and there’s an always-open interactive video link with the New York facility. Restaurant serves "eclectic fusion food." Music usually at 9 p.m. Full bar. All ages. (323) 463-0204.

Fri.—Black Bag presents a night of contemporary R&B on the main stage, in the bar and restaurant; call for lineup; no cover before 10:30 p.m. In the lounge: power-popsters Kyle Vincent, Steve Barton, The Stand, Wendie Colter, 8:30 p.m.; $7.

Sat.—Richard Ashcroft, 9 p.m. (sold out, but a handful of $35 tix for both nights go on sale at noon Sat.). In the lounge: Michael Richards, 9 p.m.; $7.

Sun.—More from Richard Ashcroft, 9 p.m. (sold out). In the lounge: The Dan Joseph–John Ingle Duo, The Douglas Wood Band, 8:30 p.m.; $8.

Mon.—Grammy-nominated coolsters Lucy Pearl, others; 9 p.m.; $10. In the lounge: King Cake, 9 p.m.; $7.

Tues.—From 12:30-3 p.m., celebrate Bob Marley’s Walk of Fame star dedication, with a mess of special un-announceable guests and performers, and also Jamaican-themed buffet; no cover (but buffet is $10; call for resv.); call for info on the evening’s proceedings. In the lounge: Pablo Calogero’s New Music Excursions, with special guests, 8 p.m.; $5.

Wed.—Holiday Matinee Tour brings in Death Cab for Cutie, The Jealous Sound, The And/Ors, 9 p.m., $10; plus, in the bar, DJ Dave Sanford, Matthew Semancik, no cover. In the lounge: comedy night, 8 p.m., $7; at 10 p.m., Special J, Bargain Music, no cover.

Thurs.—Atmospheric oddness from Xu Xu Fang; also Keith Morris’ Midget Hand Job, 9 p.m.; $7 (see Scoring the Clubs). In the lounge: Alyce Rose, 8:30 p.m.; Feb. residents Double Naught Spy Car, plus special guests, 9:30 p.m., $5.

LARGO, 432 N. Fairfax Ave. A sit-down club (minglers can hang at the back bar) with a booking policy at ranges from rock and pop to folk and original acoustic sounds. Music at 8:30 or 9 p.m.; cover $12-$2. Full bar. All ages. (323) 852-1073 or 852-1851.

Fri.—Jon Brion.

Sat.—Colin Hay, The Sklar Brothers.

Every Mon.—Comedy night.

Tues.—Yock it up with The Naked Trucker Show.

Wed.—Call for info.

Thurs.—Comic Margaret Cho.

LAVA LOUNGE, 1533 N. La Brea Ave., Hlywd. Well-designed and gorgeously appointed with ultra-exotic tiki ware, this shrine to the lounge life was one of the first spots to set that trend back in the early ‘90s. Music at 10:30 p.m.; cover varies. 21 & over. Full bar. (323) 876-6612.

Fri.—DJ Graham Funke.

Sat.—DJ Camilla.

Sun.—Karaoke night.

Mon.—Blues from Jake La Botz.

Tues.—Transistor Lounge with DJ Liza Richardson.

Wed.—Some Beck affiliates groove as Brazzaville.

Every Thurs.—Disco combo Polyester.

LIGHTHOUSE CAFE, 30 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. This venerable seaside joint hosts a variety of rock, reggae, blues and, on weekend mornings, jazz. Music starts at 9 p.m. weeknights, 4 p.m. Fri., 11 a.m., Sat.-Sun..; cover $5 Fri.-Sun., free weeknights. Full bar. Over 21. (310) 372-6911.

Fri.—Rock and reggae from Eden, Urban Dread.

Sat.—Kelly Fitzgerald; reggae courtesy of Detour Posse, Pumpkin Jam.

Sun.—Jazz veteran Bobby White; also reggae from Crucial, Skarcha.

Every Mon.—Karaoke, plus guest DJs.

Every Tues.—Reggae from Urban Dread.

Wed.— Call for info.

Thurs.—Jazz champions The Gerald Wiggins Quartet, 5 p.m.; at 9 p.m., rockers Pumpkin Jam.

LUSH, 2020 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica. This midsize pleasure pit features three bars, plenty of booths, sofas, leopard-print carpet and a sunken dance floor upon which to take advantage of all sorts of live music. Mexican grill serves dinners after 5 p.m. Full bar. 21 & over. Cover $5-free. Music at 8 p.m. (310) 829-1933.

Every Fri.—Disco Pimps; no cover.

Every Sat.—The Superfreaks; no cover.

Sun.-Tues.—Call for info.

Wed.—Farrah, Senior of Flame, Voodoo Child.

Thurs.—Grape Gun, Nobody’s Listening, Billion Stars.

MARTINI LOUNGE, 5657 Melrose Ave., Hlywd. Proven and unproven local rockers are the specialty at this quietly hip haven with two bars, banquette-lined walls and a fair-size dance floor. Music usually at 9 p.m.; cover $10-$3. Full bar. Over 21. (323) 467-4068.

Fri.—Private party.

Sat.—At 7 p.m., the Film Artists Network screening some sorta flick; at 9 p.m., Sol, Separate Sun, D, Thinker.

Sun.—Hip-hop DJs take over.

Mon.—Turncoat, others.

Tues.—The Tunnel L.A. celebrates Bob Marley’s Walk of Fame star dedication with hostess Barbara Barabino, DJs White Lightning, Ali Wad, Q-Bwoy; plus live comedy at 7 p.m.

Wed.—All Jive Aside, NASCAR Poets, Jeff Laine, Terri Danz Band, NYC.

Thurs.—From 6-10 p.m., live happy-hour jazz from performers TBA, followed by Respect, a drum-‘n’-bass night with weekly guest DJs, plus Jungalist Platoon.

McCABE’S, 3101 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. Wander through the gee-tars and other stringed things to this one-of-a-kind li’l shrine to live music. Performers run the folk, country, blues, jazz, rock gamut. The crowds tend to be pretty reverent, so pipe down during performances (and watch you don’t sit in view of a pole). Music at 8 p.m., except Sun., 7 p.m.; cover $20-$10. No alcohol; coffee, tea and sweets. All ages. (310) 828-4403 or 828-4497.

Fri.—Veteran folkie Dave Van Ronk, 8 p.m.; $15.

Sun.—Kiddie matinee with Kim Saunders, 11 a.m., $6, $3 kids; at 6:30 p.m., McCabe’s open mike features Vicki Hill, others, no cover.

THE MINT, 6010 Pico Blvd. Boasting some of the best acoustics of any comparable room in the city (the better to utilize a built-in studio facility for live recording), the Mint welcomes roots-rock, R&B, pop and singer-songwriters. Music at 9 p.m.; cover $10-$5. Dinner available nightly. Full bar. 21 & over. (323) 954-9630 or 954-8241.

Fri.—All Jive Aside, Cornerstone 7, Jones, Claudine.

Sat.—Guitaristic blues from Duke Robillard; plus Johnny Childs, Randy Saks.

Sun.—Jangly popsters The Rembrandts; also Jeremy Toback.

Mon.—Andy Tubman & the Insiders, M Theory.

Tues—Willis Allen Ramsay, The Cousin Lovers, Kat Maslich & Peter Adams.

Wed.—Tim Bader, Mellowdine, Pro, Agua Fantastica.

Thurs.—Jon Kahn & the Color Green, The Fontanelles, Shadows of the Wind, Evren Goknar.

MR. T’S BOWL, 5621˝ N. Figueroa Ave., Highland Park. Once the primary home of the late Jac Zinder’s legendary Fuzzyland, this charmingly ratty former bowling alley still hosts oddball bands and even odder local color. P.S. Beck was here. Music at 9 p.m.; cover usually $5. Full bar. Over 21. (323) 256-7561 or (323) 960-5693.

Fri.—Call for info.

Sat.—Third Grade Teacher, Lisa Marr Experiment, Moris Tepper, Relish.

Thurs.—Punk and weirdness from Mash Hounds, South Bay Surfers, RF-7, Decry.

MOLLY MALONE’S IRISH PUB, 575 S. Fairfax Ave. A real neighborhood bar with friendly regulars, Irish folk/rock & roll/rhythm & blues acts, and Guinness stout and Harp lager on tap. Music at 8:30 or 9 p.m.; cover $5-$3. Full bar. Over 21. (323) 935-1577, or call the hot line, (310) 578-5591, Ext. 2.

Fri.—Room Upstairs, Chris Pierce, Eric Colvin.

Sat.—The Sea Bus, Manifest, The Fallwater Project.

Sun.—Gringo Floyd.

Mon.—Open-mike night; sign up at 8 p.m.

Tues.—Matt Young, plus special guests.

Wed.—Gram Parsons–style stuff from The Psychedelic Cowboys; also a loose aggregation of players d.b.a. Sweethearts of Rodeo.

Thurs.—Pete Munday, Bradley, Chicago Red.

THE OPIUM DEN, 1605˝ N. Ivar Ave., Hlywd. A longtime locus classicus for Tinseltown rock & roll, this time-honored, semi-trashy room continues as a home for wild times and up-to-date sounds. Full bar. Cover varies; over 21. (323) 466-7800. See Dance Clubs for more info.

Fri.-Sat. & Wed.-Thurs.—Call for info.

Sun.—Smile with DJ Jimmy Kim.

Mon.—Cleveland, Biblical Proof Of UFOs, King Cheetah; no cover.

Tues.—Dr. Wu presents Monoshocks, Divine Chaos, Driven, Insecto.

Wed.—Acoustic sets from Mark Curry, Jones.

THE PALACE, 1735 N. Vine St., Hlywd. This legendary Hollywood nightclub has presented celebrities ranging from Rudy Vallee to the Rolling Stones. The Palace offers a main room with a dance floor, a balcony with seating, a patio and a VIP lounge; and the Palace Cafe, with a full bar and an affordable menu. Cover varies; 18 & over (unless otherwise specified). (323) 462-3000.

Fri.-Thurs.—Call for info.

ROXY, 9009 Sunset Blvd., W. Hlywd. Venerable site of innumerable career breakouts, this club stands as local rock’s room of hope and glory (and boasts one of the best PAs in town). Featuring a broad variety of national touring acts, rising stars and Hollywood stalwarts, whether it’s rock, R&B, country or pop, performers here always give their best. Cover varies; no age limit. (310) 276-2222.

Fri.—Agrokulcher, Ghoulspoon, Fractional Importance, Frontside, Smile Empty Soul, Envy.

Sat.—Cloud 9 Project, Deep Fried, Throttlebody, Loudmouth Soup, Kneejerk Reaction.

Sun.—Stinkaholic, My 2 Cents, Shove It, War Heroes, Cheap Date, Large Marge.

Mon.—Closed.

Tues.—8 Degrees, Gone Blind, Pusher.

Wed.—3rd Project, The Shashisha Band, The Dragonflys.

Thurs.—At 8 p.m., comic Richard Lewis; at 11 p.m., it’s Euphonic, a techno dance night with guest DJs.

RUSTY’S SURF RANCH, 256 Santa Monica Pier. With that classic SoCal beach atmosphere — walls and ceiling are lined with one of the area’s largest collections of pre-1970s surfboards — this well-worn spot serves lunch and dinner daily, with a weekend brunch, full bar and a variety of rock, blues, folk and pop bands. All ages. (310) 393-7386.

Fri.—CD-release bash for blues-rocker Tom Nolan.

Sat.—Cindy Alter, Freeway Planet, The Fontanelles.

Every Sun.-Mon.—Karaoke.

Tues. & Thurs.—Call for info.

Every Wed.—Teresa James & the Rhythm Tramps.

SILVERLAKE LOUNGE, 2906 Sunset Blvd. This nicely broken-in neighborhood gin mill has a cozy barfly ambiance — the ideal backdrop for a booking policy that emphasizes touring indie rockers and local noisemakers. 21 & over. Full bar. Music at 9 p.m. For info call (323) 666-2407.

Tues.—The Fold presents The Black Watch, others.

Wed.—Freewheeling performer Mia Doi Todd; Sebadoh/Folk Implosion cat Lou Barlow; plus Pine Marten, DJ Nobody. See Scoring the Clubs.

Thurs.—Earlimart, American Holidays, The Boxer Rebellion.

THE SMELL, 247 S. Main St., dwntwn. An old storefront that doubles as a nightclub and art gallery, with everything from punk rock to experimental, ambient and avant-garde performances. Music at 9:30 p.m.; $5. No booze. All ages okay. (213) 625-4325.

Fri.—Oakland’s Black Cat Music; plus Dead & Gone, others.

Sat.—The Experimental Music Swap Meet features out-of-this-world sounds from Ekancore, others; starts at 3 p.m.

Sun.—Off-the-spool rock from Olympia, Washington’s Unwound; also Polar Goldie Cats, Godzik Pink.

SPACELAND, 1717 Silver Lake Blvd., Silver Lake. Featuring prominent local and out-of-town underground bands, the Whisky of the ‘90s has been spruced up for the new millennium with a higher stage and improved sightlines. Don’t miss out on the space-age smoking lounge where you can eavesdrop on conversations across the room thanks to the satellite dishes lining the ceiling. Full bar. Over 21. (213) 833-2843.

Fri.—Army, Crooner, others; $6.

Sat.—From 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m., voter-registration drive and all-around stomp with Thelonius Monster, Lifter, Superhuman Strength, Los Villanas, Headrush, Quinto Sol, others; plus acoustic sets from Mike Martt, Beth Carmellini, Bob Forrest; no-cover, but admission requires either a current voter-registration card or willingness to submit to on-the-spot registration (see Scoring the Clubs). Later, it’s Kill Rock Stars troublemakers The Gossip; also Crack, Radio Vago; $8.

Sun.—Slowrider, Burning Star, jam-prone shenanigans from members of Ozomatli and Yeska d.b.a. Mentiritas; DJ Mark Torres; no cover.

Mon.—Northern Lights, Pete Yorn, Raul; no cover.

Tues.—Richmond Fontaine, Build Your Own Monster, Basement Youth Miracle, Tripwire; $7.

Wed.—At 8 p.m., no-cover live comedy; at 10 p.m., Konkrete Jungle throbs with DJs Hive, Daddy Kev, Mikah 9, J-Tai, Con Artist, plus guest DJs, $5.

Thurs.—Amy Rigby, The Lisa Marr Experiment, White Line Fever; $8.

TEMPLE BAR, 1026 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica. This candlelit lounge fosters a community atmosphere, with an emphasis on hip-hop and funk grooves and a twist of pop-rock. Kitchen serving snacks and appetizers. Music at 9 p.m. Cover $10-$3. Full bar. 21 & over. (310) 393-6611.

Fri.—Spirit Level, Superman Three, Blaque Pearle & the Nile.

Sat.—Natural Afrodisiac, ASL; also DJ Haul.

Every Sun.—The Rhythm Room All-Stars; plus guests Sono-Lux, DJs Haul, Mason, Fischer P.

Mon.—Dogfysh, Wendel.

Tues.—The Questions, Sam Peters, The Rebecca Hart Project.

Wed.—Radical Native American rocker, activist and poet John Trudell; also Joel Rafael.

Thurs.—Wild bluegrass-jazz-pop string-bender Tony Furtado; plus Todd Washington.

(DOUG WESTON’S) TROUBADOUR, 9081 Santa Monica Blvd., W. Hlywd. For over 40 years — a millennium in nightclub land — the Troubadour has featured some of the finest names in contemporary music. From its origins as a ‘60s folk enclave to the infamous John-Lennon-with-a-sanitary-napkin-on-his-head scandal on up to Guns N’ Roses’ heyday, the Troub covers all bases. Spacious showroom with balcony, Hall of Fame bar and VIP loft. Kitchen, three full bars. No age limit; cover varies. (310) 276-6168.

Fri.—Pacific Northwest rock fiends Unwound; plus Polar Goldie Cats, Moon & Sixpence. See Scoring the Clubs.

Sat.—Slam with Litmus Green, Damnation, Narcoleptic Youth, Blue Collar Special, Bad Samaritans, Dimwits.

Sun. & Tues.-Thurs.—Call for late bookings.

Mon.—Monster Sound with 3rd Strike, Cleaned, others; no cover.

VIPER ROOM, 8852 Sunset Blvd., W. Hlywd. Streamlined art-deco moderne decor, painstakingly true to classic form, sets the tone for this celebrity-enthralled operation. Presenting everything from local cult heroes to hot up-and-comers, big-name DJs and arena-level headliners, it’s a purely Hollywood experience. Full bar. 21 & over. Cover and showtimes vary. (310) 358-1880.

Fri.—The one and only Annabella Lwin (yep, that there Bow Wow Wow gal); also Bootie Quake.

Sat.—More high-impact female talent: sultry song stylist Abby Travis; plus tuff pop-rock from Kathy Valentine’s The Delphines.

Sun.—Abbey Booth, others.

Mon.—Camaro with Metalshop, Viva Ramones, DJ Taime Down.

Tues.—At 9 p.m., a set from Paco; later, Atmosphere features DJs Carbo, Felix the Dog, Akl200.

Wed.—Descanso, Comes With the Fall.

Thurs.—Stickball, Stun, Halogen.

VYNYL, 1650 Schrader Blvd., Hlywd. With its highfalutin look — a massive red-velvet stage curtain and tony, tawny wood panelling — this larger-than-most Hollywood club books a gamut of acts from national names to local thugs. Music at 8 p.m. Full Bar. 21 & over. (323) 465-7449.

Fri.-Thurs.—Call for info.

WHISKY A GOGO, 8901 Sunset Blvd., W. Hlywd. Part factory, part fantasyland, this quasi-historic joint remains a crucial spot for touring acts and local aspirants. Music at 8:05 p.m.; cover $10 weekdays, $15-$12 on weekends. Two full bars. No age limit. (310) 652-4202.

Fri.—Oh man, it’s all so dark: Cystrot, Fatal Curse, Mutilacion, Ghetto Death, Inhuman Visions, Grolby.

Sat.—Van Halen clones Atomic Punks; plus Yur Puppitt, Wasteland, Love Tunnell, Psycho Illusion, Storyteller.

Sun.—Get Well Soon, Pleasant Something, others.

Mon.-Tues.—Call for info.

Wed.—Gone Blind, others.

Thurs.—Smut Peddlers, Phil Da Agony, Planet Asia, Hot Karl, Supreme Kourt, others.

Other rock & pop events:

The California Institute for Abnormal Arts presents Keith Morris’ Midget Hand Job, also 400 Blows, and magician-juggler Bruce, Master of the Bizarre, Fri., Feb. 2; Kittens for Christian, Veeda, plus spoken word, Sat., Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m.; at CIA, 11334 Burbank Blvd., N. Hlywd.; music at 9 p.m. (818) 506-6353.

Avant-gardeners Dimetrodon Collective, Anna Homler & Jorge Martin, Chris Heenan & Eric Barber try for farther at Holly Matter, 710 N. Heliotrope Dr.; Fri., Feb. 2, 9 p.m.; $6 ($10 for two). (323) 666-0303.

Chicano rockers The Blue Suedes, Li’l Luis y Los Wild Teens, DJ Eddy V., Robert Mumbles, at Rudolpho’s, 2500 Riverside Dr.; Fri., Feb. 2, 10 p.m.; $10. (323) 969-4922.

Grinsnack, Hate Mail, Clockwork Toys raise the roof, Fri., Feb. 2; punk rockers Scaredicat, Bad Samaritans, Dimwits, Sat., Feb. 3; at Headline Records, 7708 Melrose Ave., Hlywd.; music at 8 p.m. unless otherwise indicated; free; all ages okay. (323) 655-2125.

Soul-funksters Code 6 take over for the evening, Fri., Feb. 2; on Sat., Feb. 3: at 3 p.m., all-ages show with Psilocybin, Monster Zero, IWHC, 2 Cents, Syc Bois, Get Down Voltron, Mona for Now; after 9 p.m., it’s 21 & over only with Peach, Earth Babies, Dogma I, X-Grrl; hardcore grinders Crematorium, Strict 9, Ten Over Six, Thurs., Feb. 8; at The Westchester Sports Grill, 5630 W. Manchester Ave. (310) 670-2366.

Naked Picasso, Allielo, St. James Infirmary, Concept, Stevie T, Fri., Feb. 2; The Beaters, Last Call, Noise God, Ripper, Shitgivitz, Sat., Feb. 3; Bazoo, Conquer the Worm, CO2, Sun., Feb. 4; warble some karaoke every Mon.-Tues.; blues jam with Lemon Squeeze, plus Terri Carter, every Wed.; it’s Fred, Elevator, Risen, The Truth, Thurs., Feb. 8; at McRed’s, 13235 Victory Blvd., Van Nuys. (818) 980-2845.

Neon Buzz, Josh With Alice, Gwen Spencer’s Solution, others, Fri., Feb. 2; live music TBA, Sat., Feb. 3; at The Buzz Bar, 7230 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park. (818) 347-7668.

Kat Maslich & Peter Adams, the Cousin Lovers’ Tim & Dean, also Cattywompus, Fri., Feb. 2, 10 p.m.; it’s No North Bart Ryan Band, Big Milk, Sat., Feb. 3, 10 p.m.; jazz and blues from Dana Gonzales, every Thurs.; at Taix Restaurant, 1911 W. Sunset Blvd., Echo Park. For info, call (213) 250-4155.

Guest DJs take over, plus in the courtyard, dance rock from 3 Day Monks, Fri., Feb. 2; pop and rock courtesy of Danny Blitz, The Piper Downs, plus in the courtyard, reggae from Detour Posse, plus DJ Killer B, Sat., Feb. 3, 9 p.m.; karoake night every Mon.; acoustic set from Fanny Grace, Tues., Feb. 6; DJs get to work every Wed.-Thurs.; at Domenico’s on the Courtyard, 82 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena; over 21. (626) 449-1948 or 449-1736.

A release party for deep-house progressives Zach Rieken & Henry Self’s new Definition CD, plus DJs Bryan McGuire, Mike Varela and Y Not, at Arcadia, 250 Santa Monica Pier; Sat., Feb. 3, 9 p.m.; $5 before 10 p.m., $10 after. For info, call (818) 754-1467.

Combo au Go-Go (featuring Jerry Angel) dishes up three sets of "smoky jazz-noir," every Sun., 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m.; at Liquid Kitty, 11780 W. Pico Blvd., W.L.A.; no cover. (310) 473-3707.

DJ Jason Mason takes over every Sun.; dig The Quarter After, DJ Jimi Hey, Thurs., Feb. 8; at Three of Clubs, 1123 N. Vine St., Hlywd.; no cover; 21 & over. (323) 462-6441.

Jamaican Gold 2000 presents live reggae TBA and four separate rooms featuring: reggae-dancehall DJs White Lightning, Mark Love; roots DJs Concious Q, Vega T, Benji; jungle, dub, drum ‘n’ bass from DJ Ty; and last, but not least, soul and rare groove DJ Mindframe; every Sun., 9 p.m., at The Century Club, 10131 Constellation Blvd., Century City. (310) 553-6000.

The Blue Shadows kick off a residency at The Derby, 4500 Los Feliz Blvd.; Mon., Feb. 5, 9 p.m.; $7. (323) 663-8979. See Scoring the Clubs.

New Music Mondays presents Joe Wood, The Wax Apples, at The Blue Cafe, 210 Promenade, Long Beach; Mon., Feb. 5, 9 p.m.; $5. (562) 983-7111.

"The Listening Room" features singer-songwriters Lori B., Laura Stark, Anny Celsi, Paul Inman, Ché Zuro, Chris Laterzo, Judy Krueger, Mark Humphries, at The Fremont Center Theater, 1000 Fremont Ave., S. Pasadena; Mon., Feb. 5, 7:30 p.m.; $10. For info call (626) 441-5977.

Sugar Bitch, Asa Cruz, Wed., Feb. 7; Living Rocks, Melting Pot, Thurs., Feb. 8; at The Hard Rock Café (West Hollywood), 8600 Beverly Blvd.; music at 9:30 p.m.; $5; all ages okay. (310) 276-7605.

Pop, blues and jazz from Barbara Morrison, Wed., Feb. 7, no cover; Dennis Quaid (who’ll hopefully do a better job on the bandstand than he did attempting to portray Jerry Lee Lewis on the screen) delivers pop and rock with his band The Sharks, Thurs., Feb. 8, $15; at The Sunset Room, 1430 N. Cahuenga Blvd.; music 9 p.m. (323) 463-0004.

Acoustic night spotlights local pop mavens Cockeyed Ghost, The Masticators, The Barry Holdship Four, at The Artists Gallery, 2903 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica; Thurs., Feb. 8, 7 p.m.; free. (310) 829-9556.

Boogie Knights perpetrate disco, every Fri., $10; at The Beverly Hilton’s Coconut Club, 9876 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills; music at 7:30 p.m.; 21 & over. (310) 285-1358.

Latin blues-rockers Marco & Mixed Company hit it every Fri., 9:30 p.m., at The Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Blvd.; no cover. (310) 390-1328.

The Funky Hippeez do some disco every Fri.; new-wave flashback with The M-80’s every Sat.; reggae stalwarts Mongoose, plus DJ Ron Miller, hold forth every Wed., 10 p.m.; at The West End, 1301 Fifth St., Santa Monica. For info call (310) 313-3293.

See Concerts for more rock events.

ARENA Thurs.-Sun. This 22,000-square-foot nightclub in a former ice factory features various theme nights. Full bar, food available until mid. Thurs.: Rewind is a night of retro grooves and new stuff too, including old school, hip-hop, disco and more; $12. Fri.: deep house and old school for an all-ages crowd; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; $10. Sat.: L.A.’s largest gay Latino nightclub gets you going with a mix of house, salsa and hip-hop; $10. Sun.: Noche de Bandas has dancing to live Latin bands; families welcome, but under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; cover varies; valet parking. 6655 Santa Monica Blvd., Hlywd. (323) 462-0714.

BLUE Mon. & Wed.-Sun. This venue from Mike Stewart and Bruce Perdew (Helter Skelter, Velvet, Clockwork Orange) has dancing and a full-service restaurant. Mon.: Nocturne is a dark-goth night. Wed.: The magically delicious night of techno, trance and jungle known as Magic features DJ Paul E in the main room and DJ W in the back, plus guests; over 18; $10. (323) 281-0516. Thurs.: Taste the flava of Hot Apple Pie, featuring the creamy groove of hip-hop and funk courtesy of DJ Cool-Whip in the front room, and trance and house from DJ Brooklyn in the back. (310) 226-8421. Fri.: Move to the beats of trance, house and techno at this night from Danny B Productions. Sat.: Stigmata has all the dark-wave and alternative sounds you crave; $10. Sun.: "Dare to be bare" in The Dungeon, a fetish/goth night with hard ‘n’ heavy dance beats, a "slave stage," free whips and outrageous visuals. Call for hours (after-hours dance parties Thurs.-Sat. till 6 a.m.); over 18; full bar; restaurant serving dinner Wed.-Sat., 6-9 p.m., call for resv. 1642 N. Las Palmas Ave., Hlywd. (323) 462-7442.

BOARDNER’S Wed.-Sun. This old rocker bar has uniquely themed nights of DJ-supplied music. Wed.: Join the Elite nightlife crowd dancing to electronic sounds courtesy of DJs RedJen, Rev. John and the Darxxide. Thurs.: Flirt your pants off at this night from Zulu Tattoo, Lucky 13 Apparel, Palooka 45, Riley Automotive and Bar Sinister, with DJ Caddy, Daddy Syd and Rainy, plus live bands. (323) 462-9621. Fri.: Free Thinking from DynaGroove and Deep Funk has DJs spinning house. (323) 960-4451. Sat.: Bar Sinister is a gothic, dark-wave, fetish industrial club with "devilish dancers," DJs Tommy and Amy spinning their web of sounds, and a "Dark Lounge" for sinful pleasures; dress code: black; opens at 9:30 p.m.; $10. (323) 769-7070. Sun.: The Lost Angel Lounge has an alternative mix of music and go-go dancers; call for cover. (323) 993-6060. All nights, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; free (except Sat.-Sun.); over 21. 1652 N. Cherokee Ave., Hlywd. (323) 462-9621.

(JEWEL’S) CATCH ONE Wed.-Sun. High-energy after-hours favorite for gay and straight crowds with two dance floors for men and women of all persuasions. Wed.: It’s Club Hump with beefy male dancers; $3 before 11 p.m., $5 after. Thurs.: Puss ‘n’ Boots, a mainly lesbian night (but all are welcome), features a lip-synch contest and female exotic dance show; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; $3 before 11 p.m., $5 after. Fri.: Club Crystal has trance and house music from rotating DJs, plus rave-style visuals and lasers. Sat.: Club 4067 has DJs Ben spinning house and hip-hop upstairs, and old school from DJ Kiki downstairs; $5 before 9 p.m., $10 after. Sun.: jazz and blues bands downstairs at 7 p.m. and Leading Ladies female-impersonators show upstairs; free before 9 p.m., $6 after. Open Fri.-Sat. till 4 a.m., Sun. till 3 a.m., Wed.-Thurs. till 2 a.m.; full bar; over 21; cover varies. 4067 W. Pico Blvd. (323) 734-8849.

CIRCUS Tues. & Thurs.-Sat. Long-established gay disco featuring the latest in dance music, plus an outside patio. Tues.: Boys will be boys at Boys Night Out, featuring house, techno, salsa and disco music, plus a drag show at 11:30 p.m.; $3. Thurs.: Funhaüs has two rooms of electronic craziness, including techno, trance and breaks in room one, and jungle and drum ‘n’ bass in room two, with special guest DJs each week; $12. (213) 363-0550. Fri.: A mostly gay crowd dances to house and techno in the big room, Latin sounds in the small room, hip-hop upstairs at Flavor; $5. Sat.: Giant is an aptly named mega-dance party that features DJs from around the globe and local talent spinning house, trance, disco, funk and more; $15. (323) 464-7373. All nights 9 p.m.-2 a.m., except Sat. till 4 a.m.; full bar; over 21; valet parking. 6655 Santa Monica Blvd., Hlywd. (323) 462-1291.

CLUB EGO Tues. & Thurs.-Sat. Tues.: Club Bad has trance till 4 a.m. Thurs.: New wave, rock and more at Club ‘80s. Fri.: DJs spin trance. Sat.: Maze Productions puts on Unity, a collaborative dance night with underground DJs, including residents Joey Santa Cruz and Brad Kent, plus guests spinning soulful house. 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; full bar; over 18; valet parking; $5. 5248 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys. (818) 789-2629.

CLUB LINGERIE Tues. & Thurs.-Sun. Dancing five nights a week. Tues.: Enter Cavi for hip-hop, R&B and reggae grooves spun by Artie B, Hideo and Sheila; $15. (310) 356-9313. Thurs.: Sessions of R&B and hip-hop. Fri.: Indulge in the smooth and silky rhythms of hip-hop and R&B. Sat.: Hip-hop and reggae get you movin’ in The Push Lounge. Sat. after-hours: Goodfellas offers house and funk for a sleepless crowd, 2-7 a.m. (213) 891-2775. Sun.: Keep it real with hip-hop and R&B at Ebony. All nights 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m.; three full bars; VIP lounge; over 21. 6507 Sunset Blvd., Hlywd. (323) 466-8557.

CLUB PICOSO (formerly ĄAy, Papi!) Sat. A hangout for Latin boys and those who love them, with house tunes spun by DJ Barney. 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; over 21; $5. At Woody’s, 2810 Hyperion Ave., Silver Lake. (323) 966-9555.

CLUB RHYTHM Thurs. Resident DJs and musicians get rhythmic at this hangout, featuring live jazz, Latin and R&B from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. and turntablists spinning the same after. 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m.; over 21; $10. At Atlas, 3760 Wilshire Blvd. (213) 380-8400.

CLUB 7969 Fri.-Wed. Fri.: Pumps offers pumpin’ dance sounds and a drag show at mid. Sat.: The premier fetish club known as Sin-a-matic is a dance night that can’t be beat, with DJs James Stone and Joseph Brooks. Sun.: Velvet has "almost naked go-go dancers" and an eclectic mix of disco, new wave and techno. Mon.: Illusions is a bodacious drag night with dancing and live shows. Tues.: Sexy thangs shake it good just for you at the legendary Michelle’s XXX Topless Revue. Wed.: Release your energy on the dance floor with the city’s best electro turntablists. Hollywood Men exotic dance shows early on Mon. & Fri.-Sat. (call for info). All dance nights, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; over 18, except Tues. over 21; covers vary. 7969 Santa Monica Blvd., W. Hlywd. (323) 654-0280.

CLUB 66/77 Last Thurs. of the month. DJ Lee Joseph of Dionysus Records spins ‘60s and ‘70s punk, psychedelic, bubblegum and power pop at this groovy Atwater hangout. 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; over 21; free. At the Bigfoot Lodge, 3172 Los Feliz Blvd.; free. (323) 662-9227.

CRUSH BAR Fri.-Sat. Casual, come-as-you-are hangout. Fri.-Sat.: Vintage Motown, ‘60s soul and ‘70s dance hits. Fri. after-hours: It’s an Xtra Strength night of house and trance; 2:30-7 a.m. (213) 891-2775. Sat. after-hours: After everything else closes, it’s still pure Kaos at this trance/house night; 2:30-7 a.m. (213) 891-2775. 1735 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hlywd. (323) 461-9017.

DRAGONFLY Thurs.-Sat. Enjoy live music early (see Rock & Pop listings) and dancing late. Thurs.: White Lightning and Q-Bwoy offer Jamaican Live, a night of reggae, dancehall and dub. Fri.: The Mix features funk, disco, hip-hop and old school spun by DJ AM. Sat.: Fast Times has DJ Ben Baller spinning the best hip-hop and funk. All clubs 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; full bar; over 21; $10. 6510 Santa Monica Blvd., Hlywd. (323) 466-6111.

EUPHONIC Thurs. Motion Lab — in association with Dynagroove, Deep Funk and Free Thinking — offers this electro dance night in one of the Sunset Strip’s most popular rock joints. Weekly guest DJs. 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; over 18; $10. At the Roxy, 9009 Sunset Blvd., W. Hlywd. (323) 960-1033.

THE FACTORY/ULTRA SUEDE Wed. & Fri.-Sat. In the former space of adjoining clubs Axis and the Love Lounge, these back-to-back nightspots host three nights of fun. Wed.: That ‘80s Night features sounds from the decade of decadence. Fri.: the legendary ladies’ night Girl Bar (in the Factory), with all the pumpin’ music and girl love you can handle; and Popstarz (in Ultra Suede) offers "pop muzik" from the ‘80s and ‘90s. Sat.: Both buildings merge for the in-house night, The Factory (except first Sat. of the month in Ultra Suede, it’s Buddha Lounge, a gay Asian night). All nights over 21; full bar; covers vary. The Factory, 652 La Peer Dr.; Ultra Suede, 661 N. Robertson Blvd., W. Hlywd. (310) 659-4551.

FAIS DO-DO Fri.-Sat. Second Fri. of the month: Nappy at the Roots has live performances by Medusa & Feline Science, plus guests and DJs spinning rare groove, hip-hop and old-school dance sounds; $10. Third Fri. of the month: DJs Dia and Mark spin U.K. pop, indie and ‘80s dance tunes that’ll really get ya shakin’ at Underground. Fourth Fri. of the month: Everyone’s favorite DJ, Mr. Rodney Bingenheimer, and pal Jason Lavitt (Makeup) offer the legendary glam dance night Rodney’s English Disco, featuring live bands and all the glittering sounds on the turntables you crave. Second Sat. of the month: Satellite has DJ Frankie Macchia spinning synth-pop, new wave and dark wave, with special release parties and giveaways; $8. Fourth Sat. of the month: Club Stereophonic has jazz breaks, rare soul and Afro-Latin beats to groove to from guest DJs. All nights, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; beer and wine; all ages. See Rock & Pop for live-music info. 5257 W. Adams Blvd. (323) 954-8080.

FLORENTINE GARDENS Thurs.-Sun. Thurs.: Boogie down at Power 106’s hip-hop night. Fri.-Sat.: Young clubsters pack the huge danceteria, featuring supercool local DJs spinning all the latest dance tunes for a dress-to-impress crowd (there is a dress code). Sun.: Dance to Euro-house, trance, Latin rock and more. Over 18; except Sun., over 21 (California ID required); security parking. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. (except Wed.-Thurs., starts at 10 p.m.); Thurs., $15; Fri.-Sun., $12. 5951 Hollywood Blvd., Hlywd. (323) 464-0706.

GABAH Wed.-Sun. Wed.: Dance to hip-hop sounds courtesy of DJs Sharmoot, Zanboor and guests. Thurs.: Get down at The Root Down, with DJs Dusk, Miles and guests spinning rare funk, hip-hop, Latin soul and dub, plus special guest turntablists and bands each week. (818) 759-6374. Fri.: You’ll want More from this Ritual Events night spotlighting "juicy new tracks" from resident DJs Tony Watson, Pace and Phoenix, and high-profile guests. Sat.: Shakespeare and the gang are back with the sweet vibe of Chocolate Bar, featuring DJs Higher, Daz, T. Lee and others spinning reggae, hip-hop and more. Sun.: Club Elements with DJ Bonds offers underground hip-hop sounds and live performances. All clubs 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; over 21; full bar. See Other Rock & Pop Events for live-music info. 4658 Melrose Ave. (323) 664-8913.

THE GATE Wed.-Sat. An English manor–style nightspot with a dance floor and two outdoor patios. A diverse mix of dance music from all around the world is offered on Wed. (hosted by D.K.), $10; Thurs. (hosted by the Magic Johnson Foundation and Icon Productions), $20; Fri.-Sat. (in-house promoters), $15; complimentary valet parking; four full bars; dressy attire required. 9 p.m.-3 a.m.; over 21. 643 N. La Cienega Blvd., W. Hlywd. (310) 289-8808.

GITANA Nightly. This 20,000-square-foot restaurant/entertainment center features a huge dance floor with DJs spinning an array of sounds to get you movin’. Indoor/outdoor dining; private cigar lounge; pool tables; satellite TV. 260 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. (818) 846-4400.

GOLDFINGERS Fri.-Sat. Fri.: Apollo Starr gives you the trashiest, flashiest new wave, disco and rock sounds from the ‘70s and ‘80s at Seventeen. Sat.: DJ Coyote Shivers spins the best tunes of the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s for a colorful club crowd at Saturday Night Finger. Both nights 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; full bar; over 21; $5; secured parking. See Rock & Pop for live-music info. 6423 Yucca St., Hlywd. (323) 962-2913.

HEAT Tues. Rare grooves, hip-hop and Chicago house beats burn up the floor along with live percussion. DJs include Tendaji Lathan, Matt Robinson and guests. 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; over 18; full bar. At Farfalla Restaurant, 143 N. La Brea Ave., Hlywd. (323) 938-2504.

INSIGHT Thurs. Weekly guest DJs spin house, breaks and progressive beats at this deep dance night. 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; over 21; full bar. At Montecristo, 3100 Wilshire Blvd. (213) 885-0747.

KEY CLUB Fri.-Sat. High-tech venue with nightly live shows (see Rock & Pop listings), upstairs restaurant and dancing after. Fri.: Dance on Cloud Nine to the sounds of new energy, trance and Amsterdam house from local DJs; $20. (310) 274-5800. Sat.: Tasty sounds are cookin’ up in God’s Kitchen, with DJ @ Large spinning speed-garage and house for a trendy, young crowd; $20. (310) 479-2234. Dance nights 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; four full bars; over 21. 9039 Sunset Blvd., W. Hlywd. (310) 274-5800.

KONKRETE JUNGLE Wed. Drum ‘n’ bass and hip-hop come to Silver Lake, courtesy of resident DJs Hive, Kev, Micah 9, J-Tai and Conartist. Special guest ("nationally and internationally known") turntablists each week. 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; full bar; over 21; $8. At Spaceland, 1717 Silver Lake Blvd. (213) 833-2843.

LOUIS XIV Nightly. Mon.: The cream of the crop in electronic dance music is featured at Monday’s Social, and special big-name guest DJs always drop in for this long-running night from the Bud Brothers (Freddy Be and Mick Cole). 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; over 21; full bar; $5, free before 10 p.m. or with dinner resv. before 11 p.m. All other nights call for DJs and entertainment lineup. 606 N. La Brea Ave., Hlywd. (323) 934-5102.

MAKEUP First Sat. of the month. Look hot and prepare to trot to ‘70s/’80s glam and trash at L.A.’s glitziest party from DJs/promoters Joseph Brooks and Jason Lavitt; spectacular midnight live shows; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; over 21; $15. At El Rey, 5515 Wilshire Blvd. (323) 936-4790 or (323) 769-5500.

MARTINI LOUNGE Mon.-Tues. & Thurs. Mon.: Club Blow offers a mind-blowing night of dancing to DJ Apollo Starr, plus performances by White T. Johnson and the K-Y Players, and free sushi (8-10 p.m.); $5. Tues.: The Tunnel L.A. has DJ White Lightning spinning dance grooves. Thurs.: If you’re looking for drum ‘n’ bass, Respect is the place. Resident DJs from the Junglist Platoon spin along with special guests. 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; over 21; full bar. 5657 Melrose Ave., Hlywd. (323) 969-5993.

MOCEAN Thurs. D’Lish Productions offers this "fusion of moods, music and progressive minds" at one of Hollywood’s most exclusive restaurant/bars with rotating topnotch guest DJs like Jason Bentley, Jeremy and Scotty. Call for lineup. 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; over 21; dinner available. At the Sunset Room, 1430 N. Cahuenga Blvd. (323) 463-0004 or (323) 769-6445.

THE MUSE Wed.-Thurs. & Sat. This Old Town hangout offers a spacious atmosphere and lots to do, with 10 pool tables and three floors to roam about in. Wed.: DJs Down Low and S.S. spin everything from hip-hop to alternative; free. Thurs.: Boss Entertainment provides a spicy mix of salsa, rock en espańol, ‘80s, R&B and hip-hop. Sat.: DJs Krazy G. and Chill Will of Evolution play hip-hop, R&B and old school; $8. All nights 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; over 21. 54 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. (626) 793-0608.

NEW DIRECTIONS Third Sat. of the month. Mod sounds and styles, plus soul, ‘60s, R&B, jazz and more make the scene at this new dance night. DJs Clifton, Justin and Armando spin. 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; over 18; full bar; $5 before 10:30 p.m., $7 after. Miceli’s Restaurant, in the Beat Basement, 1646 Las Palmas Ave., Hlywd. (323) 578-0553.

OPIUM DEN Thurs.-Sat. This dark and exotic venue showcases up-and-coming bands and DJs every week. Thurs.: It’s April LaRue’s The Men’s Room, a night for — who else — men; $4. Fri.: DJ Ben Baller spins dance faves at Crazy Babys; $10. Sat.: Artists Groove Network presents Back Alley (formerly Valhalla), featuring DJ Bobby B doing the funk, rare groove and hip-hop thang; $10. See Rock & Pop for live-music info. All dance nights 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; over 21; full bar. 1608 Cosmo St., Hlywd. (323) 466-7800.

THE PALACE Fri.-Sat. Hollywood’s hottest historical landmark has a 20,000-watt sound system, two dance floors and four full bars. Fri.: DJ David Marine spins in the main room and DJ C.A. in the VIP room; $12. Sat.: Klub KIIS, with DJs Valentine and Jimmy Kim spinning house, hip-hop, retro and old school; $15. Both clubs 9 p.m.-3 a.m.; full bar; over 18. See Rock & Pop for live-music info. 1735 N. Vine St., Hlywd. (323) 462-3000.

THE PALMS Nightly. West Hollywood’s longest-established mixed bar features dancing to DJs (Wed.-Sun.) and special events every other night of the week, for people of all preferences. 2 p.m.-2 a.m.; pool tables; patio bar; live performances (call for info); over 21; validated parking. 8572 Santa Monica Blvd., W. Hlywd. (310) 652-6188.

THE PUB Tues. Dance to hip-hop early and house music late with DJ Mike Breul and rotating guests at this pumpin’ Valley hang. Over 21; free. At the Scotland Yard Pub, 22041 Sherman Way, Canoga Park. (818) 816-8598.

RAGE Nightly. Trendy gay dance club where boys’ boys pack the house every night. Mon.: alternative and underground, KROQ-style sounds with DJ Steven Cunningham. Wed.: Fuego has hot Latin sounds from DJ Salvador (Arena). Thurs.: HiNRG brings all you "circuit" boys a dance night called Varsity, with DJ Paul E.; over 18. Fri.: Stereo, from Rohan, Marco and Michel, is a night of "fierce" sounds for an "intense" male crowd. Sat.: uplifting house music with DJ Ed Mooney; $8. Sun.: Burn it up and Scorch yourself, a tea-dance, from 6-10 p.m., with DJ Mike K.; later, it’s progressive house and trance from DJ Rafael M.; $5. Dancing till 2 a.m. nightly; full bar; over 21; no cover (except Thurs. & Sat.-Sun., $10-$8). 8911 Santa Monica Blvd., W. Hlywd. (310) 652-7055.

THE ROOM Nightly. Hidden-away bar with some seriously happening dance nights. Sun.: DJ Shi Haude spins trip-hop and ambient breakbeats. Mon.: Rotating turntablists play a mix of funk, house and jazz. Wed.: Hip-hop, soul and rare groove are the components of Plan 9. Thurs.: DJ El spins everything from the psychedelic ‘60s to the beat-driven ‘90s, and beyond. Fri.-Sat.: You never know what you’re gonna hear from some of L.A.’s best guest DJs. All clubs 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; full bar; over 21; no cover. 1626 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hlywd. (323) 462-7196.

THE RUBY Wed.-Sun. Large dance venue features a variety of nightlife promotions. Wed.: Shag, a shagadelic night of ‘60s and ‘70s British pop. Thurs.: The creators of Stigmata, Velvet and Xanadu offer you another Perversion, with three separate dance floors of industrial, ‘80s and gothic; $8. (323) 462-7442. Fri.: Clockwork Orange has three rooms of intense music from the same people behind Velvet and Perversion; $10. (323) 462-7442. Sat.: The day ends with a Bang at this big night of dancing to all kinds o’ sounds. Travel through time with ‘60s and ’70s tunes in the front room, ‘80s and ’90s faves in the main room, and futuristic electronic beats in the back room. Sun.: Beat It has all your favorites from that decade of trash, the ‘80s, spun by DJ Jason Lavitt. All clubs 10 p.m.-3 a.m.; over 18 (except Wed., which is all-ages); three full bars. 7070 Hollywood Blvd., Hlywd. (323) 467-7070.

RUDOLPHO’S Mon., Wed. & Fri.-Sat. Mexican restaurant that’s home to wildly varying dance clubs. Mon. & Wed.: Salsa dance nights with lessons and DJ Robby; $8-$7. First & third Fri.: Be-Bop Battlin’ Ball is a rockabilly-swing night with live bands and dancing; $10; over 18. First Sat. of each month is Salsa de Noche, a gay salsa night with DJs and bands; 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m.; $10-$8. Second Sat. of each month: Dragstrip 66, L.A.’s legendary mixed-drag and non-drag scene, has DJ Paul V. spinning an unexpected mix of dance tunes and an imaginatively different theme each month. (323) 969-2596. The last two Saturdays of the month: 2001: Salsa Odyssey is another hot gay salsa night. (626) 282-0330. All clubs 9 p.m.-2 a.m. (except Dragstrip till 3 a.m.); over 21; full bar; valet parking; $10. See Latin, Brazilian & Spanish listings for more info. 2500 Riverside Dr., Silver Lake. (323) 669-1226.

THE SHADOW REALM First Sun. of the month. The ghoulies from Wake and Vampiricus offer this gothic nightmare featuring DJs Dingbat and Jermz (Release the Bats) and Archangel (Grimoire and Sator) spinning new and old goth, death rock and the like. Special live performances. 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; over 21; full bar; $5 before 10:30 p.m., $7 after. At the Polo Club, 17 S. First St., Alhambra. (562) 436-9886 or (213) 368-6576.

SKY SUSHI Thurs. & Sun. Thurs.: House Is Home at this dance night featuring hip-hop, old school and house music from DJs DeVere and Parrish. Sun.: You’ll say "whoop" at Doop, a night of techno, drum ‘n’ bass, house and breakbeats featuring "the doop crew": Ezra, Daniel, Alien Tom, Akiko and DJefSkot. (213) 828-9909. Both clubs, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; over 21; $5. 7901 Santa Monica Blvd., W. Hlywd. (323) 654-4682.

THE STOCK EXCHANGE Fri.-Sat. Fri.: House or garage, it’s your Option at this new night. Residents Zack Hill (Vinyl Tribe), Lillyanne (Futurehouse.net) and Brandon Anthony (Back 2 Bassix) spin the latest grooves in one room, while Ameno, DJ Conflict and MC Flowbee spin the U.K.’s newest electro sensation — two-step garage —in another. 9 p.m.-3 a.m.; over 21; call for cover. (323) 871-5899. Sat.: DJs spin Top 40, techno and hip-hop for an upscale crowd. 9 p.m.-3 a.m.; full bar; over 21; valet parking; dress code; $12. 618 S. Spring St., dwntwn. (213) 489-3877.

TEMPEST Sun. This restaurant becomes an intimate dance club later in the night. Second & fourth Sun.: Dance to gothic and industrial sounds at Absynthe; over 21; $7. (323) 860-6663. 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; full bar; cover varies. 7323 Santa Monica Blvd., W. Hlywd. (323) 850-5115.

360° RESTAURANT Tues. & Thurs. This restaurant boasts the best view in town, and hosts two of the best clubs in town, too. Tues.: Rusty, Victor Rodriguez and Billy Erb do their own fierce version of the stylish N.Y. club known as Beige. A mixed crowd of Hollywood elite and trendy scenesters dances and socializes to sounds ranging from lounge to house to superb rare grooves spun by Victor, Billy and guests; free. Thurs.: It’s a Solid night of house grooves at this free club (call for guest list) featuring DJ Sean Perry. (213) 891-2775. Both clubs 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; full bar; over 21; valet parking. 6290 Sunset Blvd., Hlywd. (323) 871-2995.

VERTIGO’S Thurs. & Sun. This downtown venue has two ‘80s-themed dance nights. Thurs.: It’s all new wave all the time at this in-house promotion. Sun.: Club London rocks with ‘80s dance tunes from Brits and Americans alike. 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; over 21. 801 Temple St., dwntwn. (213) 486-4300.

VESUVIUS Thurs.-Sun. Thurs.: Lunatic Productions has DJ Vini G from Israel spinning dance tunes in the main room and DJ Liquid spinning in the VIP room; plus go-go dancers. (213) 203-1642. Fri.: DJs Kiefer and Munky spin R&B, old school and hip-hop in two rooms at Life. (888) 925-7766, Ext. 2. Sat.: Egypt has a house, reggae, hip-hop mix. Sun.: Hip-hop, rare grooves, funk and salsa get you movin’ courtesy of DJs Adam 12 and Hideo. (323) 293-3695. 8 p.m.-2 a.m.; over 21; full bar; covers vary. 650 N. La Cienega Blvd. (310) 967-0000.

VOODOO Wed.-Sat. This exotic venue (there are waterfalls, tiki heads and a copper dance floor) hosts dancing and live music weekly; call for lineup. Food available, call for resv.; full bar; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; over 21; cover varies. 4120 W. Olympic Blvd. (310) 851-6335 or (323) 930-9600.

VYNYL Fri. & Sun. Fri.: The long-running night of mixed madness, Club Cherry moves to this venue (temporarily) due to fire at its previous venue, the Playroom. There are still hot go-go dancers, wild visuals and rockin’ sounds courtesy of DJs Mike Messex, Joseph Brooks and more! (213) 896-9099. Two high-energy dance clubs trade off every Sun.: First & third: Enjoy a night that’s Deep, house-y and groovin’ with Marques Wyatt; 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Second & fourth: Revival is an early (4-11 p.m.) electronic dance party with topnotch local turntablists Marques Wyatt, Doc Martin, Little Chris and Juan Nunez. Both nights $10; full bar. See Rock & Pop for live-music info. 1650 Schrader Blvd., Hlywd. (323) 461-5889.

COBALT CAFE, 22047 Sherman Way, Canoga Park. Comfy, spacious coffee dive with blue lights, thrashed carpets and clumpy stucco ceilings projecting a low-fi feel, plus books and inspired entertainment running the gamut of punk, ska and even weirder rock sounds. Sandwiches and snacks, electric espresso and "Blue Velvet" house coffee. Entertainment usually starts at 8 or 9 p.m. on weekdays, 6-8 p.m. on Sundays; cover $7-free, with one-drink min. (818) 348-3789.

COFFEE JUNCTION, 19221 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana. Folksy entertainment and turbo-charged kawfee combined make this a veritable oasis in comparison to the blandness of the surrounding strip malls. Entertainment from 5-7 p.m. on Thurs., 8-11 p.m. on Fri.-Sat.; no cover, one-drink min. on Fri.-Sat. (818) 342-3405.

COMMON GROUNDS, 9250 Reseda Blvd., Northridge. This popular watering hole for CSUN students has its finger on the jazz-folk-alterna-rock pulse, and a kitchen that creates a scrumptious array of salads, sandwiches, vegetarian victuals, soups, chili, sweets and, of course, caffeine-intensive beverages. Entertainment at 8 or 9 p.m.; no cover. (818) 882-3666.

HIGHLAND GROUNDS, 742 N. Highland Ave., Hlywd. One of L.A.’s oldest and most established coffeehouses, complete with balcony, large coffee bar, outdoor patio with a toasty firepit, and a tree growing through the roof. Plus, a fine range of domestic and foreign beers, memorable black-bean burgers and tacos, and serious Sunday brunch. Entertainment at 8 p.m.; $2 cover; beer and wine. (323) 466-1507.

JENNIFER’S COFFEE CONNECTION, 4397-D Tujunga Ave., Studio City. Apart from live music and variety shows on the weekend, Jennifer’s specializes in several nights of comedy, with the highest ratio of yuks per cup of joe in the City of Studio area. Entertainment usually starts between 7:30-9 p.m.; sign up for open mikes at 7 p.m. (one-drink min. for open-mike performers). (818) 769-3622.

KULAK’S WOODSHED, 5230˝ Laurel Canyon Blvd., N. Hlywd. It’s a "singer-songwriter, folkish, blues, rockin’ kinda thang" at Paul Kulak’s musical oasis in the Valley. Shows usually start at 8 p.m. (818) 766-9913.

LULU’S BEEHIVE, 13203 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. Not just an "espresso parlor/cyber den/art forum," Lulu’s hosts an extensive array of jazz, R&B, folk and other music, as well as comedy. Entertainment usually starts between 7:30 and 9 p.m.; no cover. (818) 986-2233.

SACRED GROUNDS, 399 W. Sixth St., San Pedro. Like a club within a coffeehouse, the Grounds’ large stage hosts punks, poets, folkies, skankin’ ska-makers, rockers and jazzbos, and there are the usual munchies and bevvies. Entertainment starts between 8 and 9 p.m.; cover usually $5-free. (310) 514-0800.

UN-URBAN COFFEE HOUSE, 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. A charmingly unpretentious li’l den for sipping locally roasted java and devouring delectable edibles. Entertainment usually starts between 7 and 8 p.m.; no cover. (310) 315-0056.

Other coffeehouse & café entertainment:

Marc Bosserman sings and songwrites in a mellow, earnest ‘70s-rock style, Fri., Feb. 2, 8-10 p.m.; at Borders Canoga Park, 6510 Canoga Ave. (818) 887-1999. He also plays, Sat., Feb. 3, 8-10 p.m.; at Borders City of Industry, 1600 S. Azusa Ave. (626) 913-9344.

Ernie Payne’s got the blues and Lord Carrett’s got the jokes, Fri., Feb. 2; Bruce Teitell hosts open mike every Tues. (sign up at 7:30 p.m. for 8 p.m. show); it’s a Nashville songwriters showcase, Thurs., Feb. 8; at Hallenbeck’s General Store & Café, 5510 Cahuenga Blvd., N. Hlywd. (818) 985-5916.

Ed Thomas hosts jazz jam session On That Note, every Fri., 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; listen to bands and DJs from 8-11 p.m., then rap it up at hip-hop open mike The Afta Glow, every Sat., 11 p.m.-4 a.m.; The Bobby Dupee Combo gets into shape at The Jazz Workout, every Mon.-Tues., 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m., $3 donation; Scrap Lover Zulu finds junkyard gems at poetry open mike, every Wed., 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; performance-art theater every Thurs., 7-10 p.m., followed by Bowl of Soul, open mike with DJ and poetry; at Café Future & Gallery, 1314 N. La Brea Ave., Inglewood. (310) 671-7775.

DJ Michael spins R&B hits every Fri. and pop oldies every Sat.; it’s Acoustic Sue every Wed., and Effigy every Thurs.; most shows start at 8:30 p.m.; at Nudie’s Custom Java, 11651 Riverside Dr., Valley Village. (818) 753-9966.

Call for info about live shows, every Fri.-Sun. & Tues.; there’s open-mike comedy, poetry and music, every Mon. (sign up at 7:30 p.m. for 8:15 show); Dr. Jim & Blue Tonic can cure your ills via jazz "with a shot of the blues," every Wed., 8:30 p.m.; Luis Villegas hosts Exotic Guitar Night, every Thurs., 9 p.m.; at The Art Café, 13718 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. (818) 905-6566.

There’s open-mike comedy (sign up at 7:30 p.m. for 8:30 p.m. show) every Fri., followed by open-mike music, 9-11 p.m.; Sheree Guitar hosts a sitcom-writers workshop, every Sat., noon-5 p.m.; there’s real, live music, every Sat.-Sun., 9-11 p.m.; and more open-mike comedy, every Mon., 8:30 p.m.; at Java Jive, 11282 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. (818) 980-7272.

Sweet Baby J’ai sings jazz, every Sat.; it’s Brandon Bowlin, every Sun.; there are business mixers, every Mon.-Tues., 6 p.m.; Indeya performs every Wed.; The Keschia Potter Jazz Quartet strikes up, every Thurs.; most shows start at 9 p.m.; at Lucy Florence Coffeehouse, 4305 Degnan Blvd., Leimert Park. (323) 293-2395.

Marlee Black corrals Untamed Songwriters at an open mike "for artists to share undomesticated, uncommercialized songs and stories," every Sat., 8 p.m.-mid.; at ARTScorpsLA Chinatown Studio, 936 Mei Ling Way (betw. Hill St. & Broadway); free. (213) 617-3877.

David Bogoian governs Monster Vox, a "freeform" open mike every Sun., 7:30 p.m.; Chris Vex hosts a singer-songwriter open mike every Tues., 7:30 p.m. (call 213-397-7008 for more info); at Café Glaxa at Glaxa Studios, 3707 Sunset Blvd., Silver Lake; no cover. (323) 663-5295.

Rick hosts acoustic-music night, every Sun.; Shawn Southern presents poetry night, every Wed.; Linda Geleris & Ava host a singer-songwriter showcase, every Thurs.; shows start between 8-9 p.m.; at Sweet Daddy’s Coffee Lounge, 222 N. Glendora Ave., Glendora. (626) 852-0212.

Shayne Michael officiates at open-mike comedy every Mon., 8:30 p.m.; Michael Slobotzky hosts Poetry & Selected Undefinables, every Tues., sign up at 7:30 p.m.; at The Novel Cafe, 212 Pier Ave., Santa Monica; free. (310) 396-8566.

There’s a music/poetry open mike, hosted by comedian Pammy Sue, with pre-booked guest comedy performers every Wed.; sign up at 7:45 for 8:15 p.m. show; for comedy bookings and info, call (323) 960-7684. Food and drink proceeds benefit the Sunset Junction Neighborhood Alliance Youth Program. Tsunami Coffee House, 4019 Sunset Blvd., Silver Lake. (323) 661-7771.

There’s an open mike every Wed., 8 p.m. (sign up at 7:30 p.m.), at the appropriately named Wednesday’s House, 2409 Main St., Santa Monica; no cover, but one-drink min. for open-mike performers. (310) 452-4486.

It’s a notoriously wild bingo night every Thurs., 8:30-10:30 p.m.; at Du-Par’s, 8571 Santa Monica Blvd., W. Hlywd.; $1 suggested donation per game. (310) 659-7009.

DJ Glen Purelust spins trip-hop grooves every Wed., 11 p.m.; Ryan Berger deejays every Thurs., 11 p.m.; at Nova Express Cafe, 426 N. Fairfax Ave.; no cover. (323) 658-7533.

Saxist Billie Harris and pianist Teddy Taylor play "straight-ahead" jazz, every Thurs., 9 p.m.-mid.; at The Balcony, 12431 Rochester Ave., W.L.A.; no cover. (310) 820-6916.

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TOM JONES Rescheduled. Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza; Sat., Aug. 25, 8 p.m. (213) 480-3232.

LANIER TRIO performs Schubert’s Trio in B-flat major, D. 28 ("Sonate"); Mendelssohn’s Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 49; and Dvorák’s Piano Trio in E minor, Op. 90 ("Dumky"). UC Irvine, Irvine Barclay Theater, 4242 Campus Dr.; Thurs., Feb. 8, 8 p.m.; $28-$17. Info, (949) 553-2422 or (949) 249-2404; tickets, (949) 854-4646 or (213) 365-3500.

Torch singer and pianist Kerrie White is accompanied by Maurice Assayag and also hosts musical guests in Cocktails With Kerrie, every Wed., 8-10 p.m.; at the Legacy Piano Bar & Restaurant, 1701 Catalina Ave., Redondo Beach; no cover. (310) 375-8006.

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