Tuesday, May 25
5 O'CLOCK GRILLE -- Tee Gallo, 8
BANKS STREET BAR & GRILL -- Zydepunks, 9
BLUE NILE -- Triple Delight, 10
BOMBAY CLUB -- Lenny McDaniel, 8:30
CAJUN CABIN -- Jonno, 7
CHECK POINT CHARLIE -- Open mic w/ Jim Smith, 10
CIRCLE BAR -- Davis, 11
COLUMNS HOTEL -- John Rankin & Clarence Johnson III, 8
D.B.A. -- Bust, 10
DOS JEFES UPTOWN CIGAR BAR -- Tom Hook, 9
ESPRESSO YOURSELF -- Bring Back Edgar, 7
FOUR COLUMNS -- Tout Les Soir, 7:30
FRITZEL'S -- Jacques Gauthe & the Fritzel's Jazz Band, 8
FUNKY PIRATE -- Big Al Carson, 9
HARRAH'S CASINO -- Topsy Chapman, 8:30, 9:30, 10:30 & 11:30; (Earl Turner Theatre) Earl Turner, 9
HI-HO LOUNGE -- Stapletons, Fatter Than Albert, Remote Junkies
KERRY IRISH PUB -- Lads in Your Hand, 9
MAPLE LEAF BAR -- ReBirth Brass Band
MARGARITAVILLE -- John Fohl, 3; Joe Bennett, 6; Mike West, 9
MID CITY LANES ROCK &140;N' BOWL -- Johnny J, Ben Maygarden, 8:30
O'FLAHERTY'S IRISH CHANNEL PUB -- (Informer Pub) Danny O'Flaherty, 4; Beth Patterson, 8
OLD OPERA HOUSE -- Cajun Fever, 3; Duane Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers, 8
ORIGINAL PAPA JOE'S BEACH CLUB -- Waylon Thibodeaux, 5; Three the Hard Way, 9
SHILOH -- Skummy D Experiment, 11
SNUG HARBOR -- Maurice Brown, 9 & 11
STORYVILLE -- St. Louis Slim, 5; Marva Wright, 8:15
TIPITINA'S -- Homegrown Music Night, 9
TREASURE CHEST CASINO -- Kip Sonnier & Hurricane, 7
TROPICAL ISLE BOURBON -- Party Time Band, 9
TROPICAL ISLE TOULOUSE -- Dwight Breland, 9
WINDSOR COURT HOTEL -- (Le Salon) Rachel Van Voorhees, 2:30; Matt Lemmler, 6:30; (Polo Lounge) Kirk Branch, 6:30
Wednesday, May 26
5 O'CLOCK GRILLE -- Fabulous Recycled Cajuns, 8
BANKS STREET BAR & GRILL -- Soul Project, 10
BLUE NILE -- Higher Heights, 10
BOMBAY CLUB -- Lenny McDaniel, 8:30
BROOK'S SEAHORSE SALOON -- Solid Senders, 10
CAJUN CABIN -- Mitch Cormier & the Can't Hardly Playboys, 7
CHECK POINT CHARLIE -- Money Shot
CIRCLE BAR -- Alex McMurray, 11
COLUMNS HOTEL -- Chip Wilson
D.B.A. -- Jumpin' Johnny Sansone, 10
DECKBAR & GRILLE -- Big Daddy's Jukejoint Blues Jam, 8
DOCK -- Bayou Fire, 8
DOS JEFES UPTOWN CIGAR BAR -- Leigh &179;Little Queenie&178; Harris, 9:30
ESPRESSO YOURSELF -- Jay Marino, 7
FRITZEL'S -- Lisa Lynn Quartet, 8
FUNKY PIRATE -- Big Al Carson, 9
HARRAH'S CASINO -- Topsy Chapman, 8:30, 9:30, 10:30 & 11:30
HOTEL MONTELEONE -- (Carousel Bar) John Autin, 9
HOUSE OF BLUES -- (The Parish) Don Caballero, 10
LAFAYETTE SQUARE -- Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas w/ Lil' Nathan, 5
MAPLE LEAF BAR -- the Latelys
MARGARITAVILLE -- John Fohl, 3; Brady Roberts, 6; Mike West, 9
MERMAID LOUNGE -- The Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash w/ The Jeff & Vida Band
MID CITY LANES ROCK &140;N' BOWL -- Joe Krown, 8:30
MO'S CHALET -- Eddie Powers Band, 8
O'FLAHERTY'S IRISH CHANNEL PUB -- (Informer Pub) Jeff Phillips, 8
OLD OPERA HOUSE -- Full Throttle, 3; Duane Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers, 8
ORIGINAL PAPA JOE'S BEACH CLUB -- Waylon Thibodeaux, 5; Three the Hard Way, 9
PALM COURT JAZZ CAF&201; -- Palm Court Jazz Band, 8
RITZ-CARLTON --(The Lobby Lounge) Karin Williams, 7
SMOKE-N-BLUES BBQ -- Open Mic Night w/ Ched Reeves, 8
SNUG HARBOR -- John Mahoney, 9 & 11
STORYVILLE -- Warren Batiste, 5; Marva Wright, 8:15
TIPITINA'S -- Schatzi, Sunday Driver, Bi Collapse, 9
TREASURE CHEST CASINO -- Orleans, 7
TROPICAL ISLE BOURBON -- Al Miller & Late As Usual, 9
TROPICAL ISLE TOULOUSE -- Dwight Breland, 9
TRUE BREW CAF&201; & BAR -- Julia LaShae & Leslie Martin, 7:30
TWI-RO-PA MILLS -- Rocky Votolato, 10
WINDSOR COURT HOTEL -- (Le Salon) Rachel Van Voorhees, 2:30; Fred Sanders, 6:30; (Polo Lounge) Michael Pellera, 6:30
Thursday, May 27
5 O'CLOCK GRILLE -- Fabulous Recycled Cajuns, 8
ANDREA'S -- Eric Bethancourt, 5
BADA BING'S -- Jay Steven's Rockshow, 9
BANKS STREET BAR & GRILL -- Geraniums, 9
BIG TOP -- Marc Stone, 8
BIRDIE'S ROADHOUSE -- Anne Langston & Jerry Crowell open mic, 7
BLUE NILE -- Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, 10
BOMBAY CLUB -- Lenny McDaniel, 8:30
BYBLOS -- Sisters of Salome
CAJUN CABIN -- Mitch Cormier & the Can't Hardly Playboys, 7
CARROLLTON STATION -- Red West & the Medicine Show
CHECK POINT CHARLIE -- Borgessa & Friends
CIRCLE BAR -- Kondor, 11
D.B.A. -- Have Soul Will Travel, 10
DECKBAR & GRILLE -- Gina Forsythe & Pez Wilson, 10
DONNA'S BAR & GRILL -- Evan Christopher & Tom McDermott, 9:30
DOS JEFES UPTOWN CIGAR BAR -- Loren Pickford, 9:30
ESPRESSO YOURSELF -- Bayouself Band, 7
FIORELLA'S -- Bingo!, 10
FRITZEL'S -- Ryan Burrage & his Rhythmakers, 8
FUNKY PIRATE -- Big Al Carson, 9
HARRAH'S CASINO -- Topsy Chapman, 8:30, 9:30, 10:30 & 11:30; (Earl Turner Theatre) Earl Turner, 9
HI-HO LOUNGE -- Biffy Perdu, American Culture Experiments
HOTEL MONTELEONE -- (Carousel Bar) John Autin, 9
HOUSE OF BLUES -- Eek-A-Mouse, 9
HOWLIN' WOLF -- I, Octopus; I Am TV, Dummy Dumpster
KERRY IRISH PUB -- Foot & Friends, 9
KIEFER UNO LAKEFRONT ARENA -- A Perfect Circle
LAFAYETTE HOTEL -- Julia LaShae Jazz Trio, 6
LOFT 523 -- Fredy Omar Cuartetto, 9
LUCKY'S -- Royal Bohemians, 10
MAPLE LEAF BAR -- the Elastic Karma Kings
MARGARITAVILLE -- Mr. Manny, 3; Brady Roberts; Joe Bennett, 9
MERMAID LOUNGE -- the Deathray Davies
MO'S CHALET -- the Plowboys, 8
O'FLAHERTY'S IRISH CHANNEL PUB -- (Informer Pub) Jeff Phillips, 8
OGDEN MUSEUM -- A.J. Roach, 6
OLD OPERA HOUSE -- Lost Bayou Boys, 2; In a Minute, 8
ORIGINAL PAPA JOE'S BEACH CLUB -- Waylon Thibodeaux, 5; Party Time Band, 9
PALM COURT JAZZ CAF&201; -- Crescent City Joymakers, 8
RITZ-CARLTON -- (FQB Restaurant) Jeremy Davenport, 9; (The Lobby Lounge) Karin Williams,
SHOWCASE UPTOWN-- Leah Chase, 8 & 10
SMOKE-N-BLUES BBQ -- Rick Samson, 9
SNUG HARBOR -- Davell Crawford, 9 & 11
STATIONHOUSE BAR & GRILL -- Slewfoot & Cary B., 6
STORYVILLE -- St. Louis Slim, 5; Marva Wright, 9
TIPITINA'S -- Johnny Vidacovich Trio w/ George Porter Jr. & June Yamagashi, 10
TREASURE CHEST CASINO -- Batiste Brothers Band w/ Cyril Neville & Robert Cabella, 7
TROPICAL ISLE BOURBON -- Debi & the Deacons, 9
TROPICAL ISLE TOULOUSE -- Late As Usual, 10
VAUGHAN'S -- Kermit Ruffins & the BBQ Swingers, 10:30
WINDSOR COURT HOTEL -- (Le Salon) Patti Adams, 2:30; Zaza Marjanishvilli, 6:30; (Polo Lounge) Michael Pellera, 6:30
Friday, May 28
5 O'CLOCK GRILLE -- Fabulous Recycled Cajuns, 8
ANDREA'S -- Eric Bethancourt, 5; Jeannie D'Avray, 8
BIRDIE'S ROADHOUSE -- Henry Gray & the Hurricanes, 10
BLUE NILE -- Micaela y Fiesta Falmence, 7:30; Freddy Omar con su Banda, 10:30
BOMBAY CLUB -- Samirah Evans, 9:30
BUFFA'S LOUNGE -- H.G. Breland, 9
CAJUN CABIN -- Mitch Cormier & the Can't Hardly Playboys, 7
CARROLLTON STATION -- Dax Riggs
CHECK POINT CHARLIE -- Sour Tongue, T-Bone & the Lazy Boys, 9
CIRCLE BAR -- Frigg a'Go-Go, 11
COUNTRY CLUB -- Josh Bennet, Thandiwe & Lynette, 9
D.B.A. -- Coco Robicheaux, 10
DECKBAR & GRILLE -- Henry Turner, 10
DELTA BLUES GRILL -- Jumpin' Johnny Sansone, 10
DONNA'S BAR & GRILL -- Treme Brass Band, 10:30
DOS JEFES UPTOWN CIGAR BAR -- Jerry Jumonville & Jump City, 10
FRITZEL'S -- Ryan Burrage & his Rhythmakers, 8
FUNKY PIRATE -- Big Al Carson, 9
HANGAR AT THE RENDON INN -- Radiators
HARRAH'S CASINO -- Topsy Chapman & Loren Pickford, 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30 a. m. & 1:30 a.m.; (Earl Turner Theatre) Earl Turner, 9
HOTEL MONTELEONE -- (Carousel Bar) John Autin, 9
HOUSE OF BLUES -- Michael Franks, 8; Rumba, midnight
HOWLIN' WOLF -- Vic Chesnutt, John Doe, Pedro the Lion, Jenny Toomey, Sue Garner & Angel Dean
KERRY IRISH PUB -- Justin Murphy, 5; Lynn Drury Band, 9
KRAZY KORNER -- Jimmy Thibodeaux, 1
LOUNGE LIZARDS -- Stumpknockers, 7; John Lisi & Delta Funk, 10
MAPLE LEAF BAR -- Papa Grows Funk, Walter &179;Wolfman&178; Washington
MARGARITAVILLE -- Washboard Chaz Trio, 3; Mr. Manny, 6; Irving Bannister's All-Stars, 9
MERMAID LOUNGE -- Amerigo
MID CITY LANES ROCK &140;N' BOWL -- Mixed Nuts, 10
MO'S CHALET -- Bobby Cure & the Summertime Blues, 9; Eddie Powers Band, 1 a.m.
NEUTRAL GROUND COFFEEHOUSE -- Jan Bell, 9
O'FLAHERTY'S IRISH CHANNEL PUB -- (Informer Pub) Katie Smith, 5; (Concert Room) Danny O'Flaherty, 8
OLD OPERA HOUSE -- Lost Bayou Boys, 1; In a Minute, 8
ORIGINAL PAPA JOE'S BEACH CLUB -- Brady Roberts, 2; Three the Hard Way, 6; Party Time Band, 10
PALM COURT JAZZ CAF&201; -- Ernie Elly's Gentleman Of Jazz with Thais Clark, 8
RITZ-CARLTON -- (FQB Restaurant); Jeremy Davenport, 9; (The Lobby Lounge) Karin Williams, 7
SHOWCASE UPTOWN-- Kermit Ruffins, 9 & 11
SMOKE-N-BLUES BBQ -- East 190, 10
SNUG HARBOR -- Henry Butler, 9 & 11
SPOTTED CAT -- New Orleans Jazz Vipers, 10
STATIONHOUSE BAR & GRILL -- Slewfoot & Cary B., 6; Micah Herman Jazz Band, 10
STORYVILLE -- Jerry Embree Swing Band, 5; Rooster & the Chicken Hawks, 9
SUNRAY GRILL -- Billy Chapman, 8
TIPITINA'S -- ReBirth Brass Band CD-release party, 10:30
TREASURE CHEST CASINO -- Stormy, 9
TROPICAL ISLE BOURBON -- Debi & the Deacons, 9
TROPICAL ISLE TOULOUSE -- Brady Roberts, 6:30; Late As Usual, 10:30
WINDSOR COURT HOTEL -- (Le Salon) Patti Adams, 2:30; Zaza Marjanishvilli, 6; Hot Club of New Orleans, 9; (Polo Lounge) Michael Pellera, 6:30
Saturday, May 29
5 O'CLOCK GRILLE -- Fabulous Recycled Cajuns, 8
ANDREA'S -- Joey Arnd, 8
BANKS STREET BAR & GRILL -- Mike Darby Band, 10
BIRDIE'S ROADHOUSE -- Big Daddy O', 10
BLUE NILE -- Ed Barrett Jazz Band, 7; Kermit Ruffins, 10
BOMBAY CLUB -- Samirah Evans, 9:30
BUFFA'S LOUNGE -- H.G. Breland, 9
CAJUN CABIN -- Mitch Cormier & the Can't Hardly Playboys, 7
CARROLLTON STATION -- Tom's House
CHECK POINT CHARLIE -- Creatures of Habit, Royal Bohemians, 9
CIRCLE BAR -- Plowboys, 11
DECKBAR & GRILLE -- Chicks With Picks, 10
DELTA BLUES GRILL -- Quite Contrary, 10
DOCK -- the Distractions, 10
DONNA'S BAR & GRILL -- Big Chief Bo Dollis & the Wild Magnolias, 10:30
FRITZEL'S -- Ryan Burrage & his Rhythmakers, 8
FUNKY PIRATE -- EJ & the Electrifying Blues Band, 2:45; Big Al Carson, 9
HARRAH'S CASINO -- Topsy Chapman & Loren Pickford, 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30 a. m. & 1:30 a.m.; (Earl Turner Theatre) Earl Turner, 9
HI-HO LOUNGE -- the Butchies
HOTEL MONTELEONE -- (Carousel Bar) John Autin, 9
HOUSE OF BLUES -- Michael Franks, 8
HOWLIN' WOLF -- North Mississippi All-Stars, Calexico, Steve Wynn, Black Heart Procession, Sasha Zand
KERRY IRISH PUB -- Balsawood Flyers, 5; Rites of Passage, 9
KRAZY KORNER -- Jimmy Thibodeaux, 1
LAFAYETTE HOTEL -- Vivaz, 9
LOUISIANA MUSIC FACTORY -- Jeff & Vida, 2
LOUNGE LIZARDS -- Slim Nelson Trio, 6; Jeremy Lyons & the Deltabilly Boys, 10
MAPLE LEAF BAR -- Walter &179;Wolfman&178; Washington
MARGARITAVILLE -- Washboard Chaz Trio, 3; Irving Bannister's All-Stars, 6; Joe Bennett, 9
MERMAID LOUNGE -- Rafter Roberts
MID CITY LANES ROCK 'N' BOWL -- Big Sam's Funky Nation, Lil' Stooges Brass Band, 9
MO'S CHALET -- Hector & Rue Garue, 9; Eddie Powers Band, 1 a.m.
NEIGHBORHOOD GALLERY -- Ronald Jones & Sam Henry, 8
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ HISTORICAL PARK -- New Orleans Jazz Vipers, 2
O'FLAHERTY'S IRISH CHANNEL PUB -- (Informer Pub) Katie Smith, 5; (Concert Room) Danny O'Flaherty, 8
OLD OPERA HOUSE -- Lost Bayou Boys, 1; In a Minute, 8
ORIGINAL PAPA JOE'S BEACH CLUB -- Waylon Thibodeaux, 2; Three the Hard Way, 6
PALM COURT JAZZ CAF&201; -- Lionel Ferbos & the Palm Court Jazz Band, 8
RITZ-CARLTON -- (FQB Restaurant) Jeremy Davenport, 9; (The Lobby Lounge) Karin Williams, 7
ROSIE'S TAVERN -- Redline, 9
SHOWCASE UPTOWN-- Wess &179;Warm Daddy&178; Anderson, 9 & 11
SMOKE-N-BLUES BBQ -- Invisible Cowboy, 10
SNUG HARBOR -- Ellis Marsalis, 9 & 11
SOUTHPORT HALL -- (deck) Benny Grunch, 5; (hall) Topcats, 10
STATIONHOUSE BAR & GRILL -- Slewfoot & Cary B., 6; Micah Herman Jazz Band, 10
STORYVILLE -- New Orleans Jazz Vipers, 5; Rooster & the Chicken Hawks, 9
TIPITINA'S -- ReBirth Brass Band CD-release party, 10:30
TREASURE CHEST CASINO -- Bad Medicine, 5; Rockin Dopsie & the Zydeco Twisters, 10
TROPICAL ISLE BOURBON -- Debi & the Deacons, 9
TROPICAL ISLE TOULOUSE -- Brady Roberts, 6:30; Late As Usual, 10:30
VESPER -- Los Babies, 11
WINDSOR COURT HOTEL -- (Le Salon) Patti Adams, 2:30; Zaza Marjanishvilli, 6; Leah Chase, 9; (Polo Lounge) Michael Pellera, 6:30
Sunday, May 30
5 O'CLOCK GRILLE -- Tee Gallo, 8
ANDREW JAEGER'S RESTAURANT -- Eddie Zip, 7
BANKS STREET BAR & GRILL -- Gary Hirstius, 5; Fat Finger, 9
BLUE NILE -- Dr. Jimbo Walsh & Friends, 4:30, Milonga Tango Band, 7:30; Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes, Master Ew, Dirty Mouth, 10
BOMBAY CLUB -- Lenny McDaniel, 8:30
CAF&201; NEGRIL -- Rico Suave, 7
CAF&201; SBISA -- Julia LaShae Jazz Trio, 11 a.m.
CAJUN CABIN -- Allen Fontenot & the Country Cajuns, 7
CIRCLE BAR -- Carl LeBlanc, 8
D.B.A. -- Rockin' Jake, 10
DOCK -- Cake Walk, 1; No Idea, 7
DONNA'S BAR & GRILL -- Shannon Powell Quartet, 9:30
DOS JEFES UPTOWN CIGAR BAR -- Grayson Capps, 10
FRITZEL'S -- Ryan Burrage & his Rhythmakers, 8
FUNKY PIRATE -- EJ & the Electrifying Blues Band, 3:45; Big Al Carson, 9
HOUSE OF BLUES -- Keith Sweat, 9
HOWLIN' WOLF -- Drums & Tuba
KERRY IRISH PUB -- Rites of Passage, 9
KRAZY KORNER -- Jimmy Thibodeaux, 1
LOUNGE LIZARDS -- Ginza Jazz, 6; Yvonne Williams & the Juke Joint Players, 10
MAPLE LEAF BAR -- Dave
MARGARITAVILLE -- Mr. Manny, 3; Irving Bannister's All-Stars, 6; Joe Bennett, 9
O'FLAHERTY'S IRISH CHANNEL PUB -- (Informer Pub) Jeff Phillips, 8
OLD OPERA HOUSE -- Lost Bayou Boys, 1; In a Minute, 8
ORIGINAL PAPA JOE'S BEACH CLUB -- Brady Roberts, 3; Party Time Band, 9
PALM COURT JAZZ CAF&201; -- Lucien Barbarin's Sunday Night Swingsters, 8
SMOKE-N-BLUES BBQ -- King Brisket Boys w/ Jumpin' Johnny Sansone, 8
SNUG HARBOR -- Rick Trolsen, 9 & 11
STATIONHOUSE BAR & GRILL -- Earl Brown & Jimmy Moliere Jazz Band, 7
STORYVILLE -- Ryan Burrage, 5; Rooster & the Chicken Hawks, 7:30
T RIVERS -- Main Street, 4
TIPITINA'S -- Cajun fais do do w/ Bruce Daigrepont, 5
TREASURE CHEST CASINO -- (Front Lawn) Al &179;Lil' Fats&178; Jackson, noon; Brandon Bennett, 1:30; Batiste Brothers, 3; Chee Weez, 4:30; Mustang Sally, 6; Ambrosia, 7:30; Batiste Brothers Band, 9
TROPICAL ISLE BOURBON -- Debi & the Deacons, 9
TROPICAL ISLE TOULOUSE -- Al Miller, 9
WINDSOR COURT HOTEL -- (New Orleans Grill) the Hot Club Trio, 11; (Le Salon) Patti Adams, 2:30; (Polo Lounge) Mari Watanabe, 6:30
Monday, May 24
5 O'CLOCK GRILLE -- Tee Gallo, 8
ANDREW JAEGER'S RESTAURANT -- Eddie Zip, 7
BANKS STREET BAR & GRILL -- Open mic w/ Jeff Nelson Band, 9
BOMBAY CLUB -- Lenny McDaniel, 8:30
CAJUN CABIN -- Jonno, 7
CHECK POINT CHARLIE -- Roberto & Lisa Acoustic Ragtime Duo, 10
CIRCLE BAR -- Hotchkiss, 11
COLUMNS HOTEL -- David Doucet & Al Tharp, 8
D.B.A. -- Rob Wagner Trio, 10
DONNA'S BAR & GRILL -- Bob French & Friends, 9:30
DOS JEFES UPTOWN CIGAR BAR -- John Fohl, 9:30
FRITZEL'S -- Fritzel's Swing Trio, 8
FUNKY PIRATE -- EJ & The Electrifying Blues Band, 8
HARRAH'S CASINO -- (Earl Turner Theatre) Earl Turner, 9
HI-HO LOUNGE -- Tantrum, Darling Waste
KERRY IRISH PUB -- Justin Murphy, 9
LOUNGE LIZARDS -- Walter &179;Wolfman&178; Washington, 10
MAPLE LEAF BAR -- Papa Grows Funk
MARGARITAVILLE -- Brint Anderson, 3; Joe Bennett, 6; Mike West, 9
MICHAULS -- Kermit Venable, 6:30
O'FLAHERTY'S IRISH CHANNEL PUB -- (Informer Pub) Danny O'Flaherty, 4; Beth Patterson, 8
OLD OPERA HOUSE -- Duane Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers, 8
ORIGINAL PAPA JOE'S BEACH CLUB -- Brady Roberts, 5; Three the Hard Way, 9
SMOKE-N-BLUES BBQ -- King Brisket Boys, 8
SNUG HARBOR -- Charmaine Neville, 9 & 11
SPOTTED CAT -- New Orleans Jazz Vipers, 10
STORYVILLE -- Bradford Truby Trio, 5; Connie Jones Jazz Band, 7:30
TREASURE CHEST CASINO -- Clutch, 7
TROPICAL ISLE BOURBON -- Party Time Band, 9
TROPICAL ISLE TOULOUSE -- Brady Roberts, 9
WINDSOR COURT HOTEL -- (Le Salon) Rachel Van Voorhees, 2:30; Matt Lemmler, 6:30; (Polo Lounge) Kirk Branch, 6:30
dance
735 NIGHTCLUB AND BAR -- 735 Bourbon St., 581-6740 -- Wed: &179;Metropolis,&178; electroclash and newer wave; Thu: Shim Sham presents &179;1984&178;; Fri:&178;Dress to Impress&178; hip hop; Sat: DJ Brien Watson and DJ EjWhite, house and popular remixes; Sun: Pussy Katz illusion show
AMPERSAND (&) -- 1100 Tulane Ave., 587-3737 -- Wed: &179;Electric Relaxation&178; hip-hop and reggae; Thu: &179;Up Close and Personal&178; open poetry reading night; Fri: &179;Euforia&178; international dance, European, Latin, hip-hop; Sat: &179;Starf**ker&178; -- resident DJ Sean Carnahan; Sun: &179;Blackout Sunday&178; R&B night
ARGENTINE TANGO CLUB OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS -- 2621 David Drive, Metairie, 887-3095 -- Fri: open dance, beginner to expert levels welcome, 8
AUDUBON CLUB -- 1225 St. Charles Ave., 566-1717 -- Wed: DJ/dance/karaoke
BEACH HOUSE -- 2401 N. Woodlawn, Metairie, 885-1407 -- All-ages karaoke nightly; adults-only karaoke after 9
CANAL STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH -- 4300 Canal St., 895-8873 -- Fri: Scottish country dancing, 7:30
DAIQUIRIS & CREAMS -- 1701 Lake Ave., Metairie, 835-3698 -- Sat: Karaoke by Danny
DELTA BLUES GRILL -- 524 S. Jefferson Davis Pkwy., 822-0358 -- Sat: DJ Smitty, 9
DRAGON'S DEN -- 435 Esplanade Ave., 945-7744 -- Popular dance music nightly
THE DUNGEON BAR -- 738 Toulouse St., 523-5530 -- Popular dance music nightly
GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH -- 3700 Canal St., 483-9011 -- Thu: Crescent City International Dancers, European and Middle Eastern folk dancing, 7:30
THE GROOVE LOUNGE -- 2604 Magazine St., 846-4464 -- Fri-Sun: DJ MATIC and DJ REAL mix hip-hop
HI-HO LOUNGE -- 2239 St. Claude Ave., 947-9344 -- Fri: Bassbin Safari
HOUSE OF BLUES -- 225 Decatur St., 52BLUE -- Thu: SOUL TO SOUL hip hop dance party, 12 a.m.; Fri: RUMBA Latin dance night, 12 a.m.; Sat: GROOVE house, hip hop, dancehall, 12 a.m.
KIMS 940 -- 940 Elysian Fields Ave., 944-4888 -- Thu: '80s night with DJ Mags, 10
LIONEL MILTON GALLERY -- 1818 Magazine St., 522-6966 -- Fri: hip hop Soul Session with DJ Dave Soul, DJ Real, DJ Maxmillion or guest DJs, 5:30
LOFT 523 -- 523 Gravier St., 304-4555 -- Tue: Planet Tango &179;Dance Tango Tonight,&178; complimentary lesson and general dancing to DJ TangoMan, 8
LOUNGE LIZARDS -- 200 Decatur St., 598-1500 -- Wed: Twisted Karaoke, live band, punk, rock, metal, 10
LUCY'S UPTOWN -- 5961 Magazine St., 895-0240 -- Fri: DJs Ronnie Cleland and Justin Thomas, 10; Sat: DJs Ronnie Cleland and Justin Thomas, 10
MIMI'S -- 2601 Royal St., 942-0690 -- Sun: DJ Steve-O All Night Party and DJ F--k Bunny, (Nick From Memphis), Heather Vinz aka Miss Mass Destruction; new wave, electronic, rock 'n' roll, punk dance party
THE NEW ORLEANS CITY CLUB -- 1525 St. Charles Ave. -- Sat: Uptown Saturday Nights with DJ Sub Zero, 10
OZ -- 800 Bourbon St., 593-9491 -- Nightly high-energy dance music; Thu, Fri, Sun afternoons: Drag queen bingo
PARADE -- 801 Bourbon St., 529-2107 -- Nightly high-energy dance music
PARLAY'S -- 870 Harrison Ave., 482-4700 -- Thu-Sun: high-energy dance music
POP BAR -- 533 Toulouse St., 568-1940 -- Tue: Expression ladies night; Wed: Stonewash, '80s music; Thu: Freedom, college specials; Fri: Live GoGo dancers and female DJs; Sat: Live GoGo dancers and female DJs; Sun: Shag '60s music; Mon: S.I.N.
RAINBOWS LOUNGE -- 3536 18th St., Metairie, 454-3200 -- Thu: ultimate karaoke with DJ HI &179;C&178;, 8; Fri: DJ Tre, 9; Sat: DJ Stan the Man, 10
THE RESERVOIR -- 316 St. Joseph St. -- Fri: &179;DEEPER,&178; featuring DJs Tom Harvey, Keith Engeron and Marie-Jose plus live percussion by The NooMooN Tribe, 10
SIDELINES BAR & GRILL -- 1229 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 831-4002 -- Fri: DJ Jerry Lewis, 9
SOUTHPORT HALL -- 200 Monticello Ave., Jefferson, 835-2903 -- Sat: DJ, 9
TWI-RO-PA -- 1544 Tchoupitoulas -- Thu: '80s ladies night;Fri: Factory 1544 Fridays with DJ J Infinite and DJ Maximillian, 11; Sat: Tumbao! Latin night with live Latin music and DJs, 10
UTOPIA -- 227 Bourbon St., 523-3800 -- Happy hour every day till 8 p.m.; Sun-Wed: live music; Thu: homemade bikini contest; Fri-Sat: contemporary dance music by DJ Gil and Tony Twillie VINYL -- 3012 N. Arnoult Road, Metairie, 456-9500 -- Contemporary dance music a la MTV, VH1 and The Box