Tuesday, August 17

ARNAUD' JAZZ BISTRO -- Joe Simon, 6:30

BANKS STREET BAR & GRILL -- Marc Stone Band, 10

CHECK POINT CHARLIE -- Open mic w/ Jim Smith, 10

CIRCLE BAR -- Ghost Writer, 11

COLUMNS HOTEL -- John Rankin, Clarence Johnson III & Tim Paco, 8

D.B.A. -- the Geraniums, 10

DOS JEFES UPTOWN CIGAR BAR -- Tom Hook, 9

ESPRESSO YOURSELF -- Mike Patton, 7

FOUR COLUMNS -- Tout Les Soir, 7:30

FRITZEL' -- Jacques Gauthe & the Fritzel' Jazz Band, 8

FUNKY PIRATE -- Big Al Carson & the Blues Masters, 9

HARRAH' CASINO -- Mark Braud 8:30, 9:30, 10:30 & 11:30; (Earl Turner Theatre) Earl Turner, 9

KERRY IRISH PUB -- Slim Nelson, 9

KRAZY KORNER -- Smoke City, 6; Ms. Maggie Mayhem, 8

LOUNGE LIZARDS -- 7 Shot Screamers, Stendec, 10

MAPLE LEAF BAR -- ReBirth Brass Band

MARGARITAVILLE -- Jesse &179;Hoodoo Man&178; Moore, 3; Joe Bennett, 6; Mike West, 9

MO' CHALET -- Night Owl, 8

MULATE' -- Lee Benoit, 7

OLD OPERA HOUSE -- Lost Bayou Boys, 6

ORIGINAL PAPA JOE' BEACH CLUB -- Recycled Cajuns, 5; Gary Brown 9

SHILOH -- Crazyface, 11

SNUG HARBOR -- Maurice Brown Quintet, 9 & 11

STORYVILLE -- St. Louis Slim, 5; Marva Wright, 8:15

TROPICAL ISLE BOURBON -- Party Time Band, 9

TROPICAL ISLE TOULOUSE -- Dwight Breland, 9

TWI-RO-PA MILLS -- Jay Molina & Magnolia Electric Co., 9

Wednesday, August 18

ARNAUD' JAZZ BISTRO -- Joe Simon, 6:30

BANKS STREET BAR & GRILL -- Juice & Friends, 10:30

BROOK' SEAHORSE SALOON -- Solid Senders, 10

CHECK POINT CHARLIE -- Domenic, 9

CIRCLE BAR -- Alex McMurray, 11

COLUMNS HOTEL -- Chip Wilson, 5

D.B.A. -- Permagrin, 10

DECKBAR & GRILLE -- Big Daddy' Jukejoint Blues Jam, 8

DOS JEFES UPTOWN CIGAR BAR -- Bob Malone, 9:30

ESPRESSO YOURSELF -- Jude LeBlanc, 7

FRITZEL' -- Lisa Lynn Quartet, 8

FUNKY PIRATE -- Big Al Carson & the Blues Masters, 9

HARRAH' CASINO -- Mark Braud, 8:30, 9:30, 10:30 & 11:30

HOTEL MONTELEONE -- (Carousel Bar) John Autin, 9

HOUSE OF BLUES -- (The Parish) Jolie Holland

KRAZY KORNER -- Smoke City, 3; Ms. Maggie Mayhem, 8

MAPLE LEAF BAR -- Grayson Capps & the Stumpknockers

MARGARITAVILLE -- Jesse &179;Hoodoo Man&178; Moore, 3; Joe Bennett, 6; Mike West, 9

MID CITY LANES ROCK &140;N&185; BOWL -- Joe Krown, 8:30

MO' CHALET -- Eddie Powers Band, 8

MULATE' -- Lee Benoit, 7

OLD OPERA HOUSE -- Lost Bayou Boys, 3; Duane Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers, 8

ORIGINAL PAPA JOE' BEACH CLUB -- Sammy' Cajun Connection, 5; Three the Hard Way, 9

PAMPY' -- Sharon Martin

RITZ-CARLTON --(The Lobby Lounge) Karin Williams, 7

ROSIE' TAVERN -- the Oliviers, 8

SMOKE-N-BLUES BBQ -- Open Mic Night w/ Ched Reeves, 8

SNUG HARBOR -- Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet, 9 & 11

SOUTHPORT HALL -- Pig Pen & the Pork Chops, 8

STEAK PIT -- Dick & Randy Show, 8

STORYVILLE -- Palmetto Bugs, 5; Marva Wright, 8:15

TIPITINA' -- Mexicants, Uncle Thirsty, Mantra, 9

TROPICAL ISLE BOURBON -- Huey P', 9

TROPICAL ISLE TOULOUSE -- Dwight Breland, 9

Thursday, August 19

ANDREA' -- Eric Bethancourt, 5

ARNAUD' JAZZ BISTRO -- Joe Simon, 6:30

BADA BING' -- Jay Steven' Rockshow, 9

BANKS STREET BAR & GRILL -- Ken Swartz Gilded Palace of Sin, 10

BOOMTOWN CASINO -- Strangers, 9

BYBLOS -- Sisters of Salome

CARROLLTON STATION -- Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes, 10

CHECK POINT CHARLIE -- Robin Smith, 7; Honey Drippers, 10

CIRCLE BAR -- Sons of Hercules, 11

D.B.A. -- 007, 10

DOS JEFES UPTOWN CIGAR BAR -- Eric Traub, 9:30

DRAGON' DEN -- David Mooney Quartet

ESPRESSO YOURSELF -- Jay Marino, 7

FRITZEL' -- Ryan Burrage & his Rhythmakers, 9

FUNKY BUTT -- The K.C. ­ New Orleans Jazz Co-op, 7:30

FUNKY PIRATE -- Big Al Carson & the Blues Masters, 9

HARRAH' CASINO -- Mark Braud, 8:30, 9:30, 10:30 & 11:30; (Earl Turner Theatre) Earl Turner, 9

HI-HO LOUNGE -- Goodnight City

HOTEL MONTELEONE -- (Carousel Bar) John Autin, 9

HOUSE OF BLUES -- (The Parish) David Garza, David Theis

HOWLIN&185; WOLF -- Hello Asphault, Big Screen, Fatter Than Albert

KERRY IRISH PUB -- Balsawood Flyers, 9

KRAZY KORNER -- Smoke City, 1; Jimmy Thibodeaux, 8

LOUNGE LIZARDS -- Soul Rebels, 7

MAPLE LEAF BAR -- Joe Krown Organ Combo

MARGARITAVILLE -- Mr. Manny, 3; Brady Roberts, 6; Joe Bennett, 9

MID CITY LANES ROCK &140;N&185; BOWL -- Geno Delafose, 9:30

MO' CHALET -- Richie Ladner & Al Normand, 8

MULATE' -- La Touche, 7

OGDEN MUSEUM -- Eh La Bas!, 6

OLD OPERA HOUSE -- Duane Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers, 1; Luv Sexy, 8

ORIGINAL PAPA JOE' BEACH CLUB -- Sammy' Cajun Connection, 5; Three the Hard Way, 9

RED EYE GRILL -- Beatin&185; Path

RITZ-CARLTON -- (FQB Restaurant) Jeremy Davenport, 9; (The Lobby Lounge) Karin Williams,

SMOKE-N-BLUES BBQ -- Ched Reeves, 9

SNUG HARBOR -- Leon Anderson Quintet, 9 & 11

STEAK PIT -- Dick & Randy Show, 8

STORYVILLE -- Bradford Truby Trio, 5; Marva Wright, 8:15

SUGAR PARK TAVERN -- Doc Otis & the Junker Jazz Band

TIPITINA' -- Johnny Vidacovich Trio w/ George Porter Jr. & June Yamagashi, 10

TROPICAL ISLE BOURBON -- Debi & the Deacons, 9

TROPICAL ISLE TOULOUSE -- Late As Usual, 10

VAUGHAN' -- Kermit Ruffins & the BBQ Swingers, 10:30

Friday, August 20

ANDREA' -- Eric Bethancourt, 5; Jeannie D&185;Avray, 8

ARNAUD' JAZZ BISTRO -- Joe Simon, 6:30

BANKS STREET BAR & GRILL -- Vic Shepherd, 10

BOMBAY CLUB -- Lisa Lynn Duo, 9:30

BOOMTOWN CASINO -- Bag of Donuts, 9

CAF&201; NEW ORLEANS -- Jennie Guthrie, 7

CHECK POINT CHARLIE -- Sophia Myth, 9

CIRCLE BAR -- Plowboys, 11

COUNTRY CLUB -- Josh Bennet, Thandiwe & Lynette, 9

D.B.A. -- Esquizito, 6

DECKBAR & GRILLE -- Eddy Redd Band, 10

DOCK -- Gas House Gorillaz, 10

DONNA' BAR & GRILL -- Treme Brass Band

DOS JEFES UPTOWN CIGAR BAR -- Gringo do Choro, 10

DRAGON' DEN -- N.O.madic Tribal Bellydancers, 8

FAIRMONT HOTEL -- Monica Dillon, 9

FRITZEL' -- Ryan Burrage & his Rhythmakers, 9

FUNKY PIRATE -- EJ & the Electrifying Blues Band, 3:45; Big Al Carson & the Blues Masters, 9

HARRAH' CASINO -- Mark Braud & Topsy Chapman, 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

HOBNOBBER' -- Otel, 11

HOTEL MONTELEONE -- (Carousel Bar) John Autin, 9

HOUSE OF BLUES -- (The Parish) the Iguanas, Honeybrowne

HOWLIN&185; WOLF -- Rotary Downs, Big Blue Marble, Chef Mentaur

KERRY IRISH PUB -- Betsy McGovern, 5; Mike West, 9

KRAZY KORNER -- Jimmy Thibodeaux, 1; Nothing Personal, 8

LOUNGE LIZARDS -- Grayson Capps & the Stumpknockers, 7; Andre Williams, Rhodes D&185;ablo & the Devil' Right Hand, 10

MAPLE LEAF BAR -- Big Sam' Funky Nation

MARGARITAVILLE -- Joe Bennett, 3; Mr. Manny, 6; Irving Bannister' All-Stars, 9

MERMAID LOUNGE -- Deadboy & the Elephantmen, 10

MID CITY LANES ROCK &140;N&185; BOWL -- Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys, 9

MO' CHALET -- Jake & the Nifty Fifties, 9; Eddie Powers Band, 1 a.m.

MULATE' -- Jay Cormier, 7

OLD OPERA HOUSE -- Lost Bayou Boys, 1; Luv Sexy, 8

OLD POINT BAR -- Luther Kent, 10

ONE EYED JACKS -- Sophisticats & Sophistikittens, 10

ORA MAE' -- One-A-Chord, 8

ORIGINAL PAPA JOE' BEACH CLUB -- Brady Roberts, 2; Sammy' Cajun Connection 6; Three the Hard Way, 10

PAMPY' -- Frank Richard, 8

RITZ-CARLTON -- (FQB Restaurant) Jeremy Davenport, 9; (The Lobby Lounge) Karin Williams, 7

SMOKE-N-BLUES BBQ -- Sweet Pea' Revenge, 10

SNUG HARBOR -- Delfeayo Marsalis Quintet, 9 & 11

SOUTHPORT HALL -- the Molly Ringwalds, 10

SPOTTED CAT -- New Orleans Jazz Vipers, 10

ST. CHARLES PORTERHOUSE -- Jesse &179;Hoodoo Man&178; Moore, 6

STATE PALACE THEATER -- Anaujaram, Apt. 213, Knever

STEAK PIT -- Dick & Randy Show, 8; Danny T, 1 am

STORYVILLE -- Jerry Embree Swing Band, 5; Rooster & the Chicken Hawks, 9

SUNRAY GRILL -- Billy Chapman, 8

TIPITINA' -- ReBirth Brass Band & the Prescription Trio feat. Mike Clark, Rob Wasserman & Robert Walter, 10:30

TROPICAL ISLE BOURBON -- Debi & the Deacons, 9

TROPICAL ISLE TOULOUSE -- Brady Roberts, 6:30; Late As Usual, 10:30

Saturday, August 21

ANDREA' -- Joey Arnd, 8

ARNAUD' JAZZ BISTRO -- Joe Simon, 6:30

BALLY' -- (Wild Card Sports Bar) the Nobles, 7

BANKS STREET BAR & GRILL -- Chris Polacek & Friends, 9

BOMBAY CLUB -- Johnny Angel & the Swingin&185; Demons, 9:30

BOOMTOWN CASINO -- Burgundy, 9

BUFFA' LOUNGE -- H.G. Breland, 9

CARROLLTON STATION -- John Gros Band

CHECK POINT CHARLIE -- T-Bone Stone, 9

DECKBAR & GRILLE -- Liese' Livingroom w/ Led Zeps, 10

DOCK -- Mixed Nuts, 10

DOS JEFES UPTOWN CIGAR BAR -- Tony Green & Gypsy Jazz, 10:30

FAIRMONT HOTEL -- Monica Dillon, 9

FRITZEL' -- Ryan Burrage & his Rhythmakers, 9

FUNKY PIRATE -- EJ & the Electrifying Blues Band, 2:45; Big Al Carson & the Blues Masters, 9

GENNARO' BAR -- 3 Piece Monkey, 9:30

HARRAH' CASINO -- Mark Braud & Topsy Chapman, 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 -- Penguin Flesh, Vehicle, Idel

HOTEL MONTELEONE -- (Carousel Bar) John Autin, 9

HOUSE OF BLUES -- Better Than Ezra, Will Hoge

HOWLIN&185; WOLF -- Big Sam' Funky Nation, Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes, Bionik Brown, M.U.G.A.B.E.E.

JAMILA' -- Sisters of Salome, 8

KERRY IRISH PUB -- Mike West, 5; Rites of Passage, 9

KRAZY KORNER -- Jimmy Thibodeaux, 1; Nothing Personal, 8

LOUNGE LIZARDS -- Slim Nelson Trio, 6; Andre Williams, the Its, 10

LUCKY' -- Otel, 10

MAMA' BLUES -- Demonium, 10

MANDALAY JAZZ CAF&201; -- Betsy McGovern, 8

MAPLE LEAF BAR -- Pocket Foxx, Almas Gemelas

MARGARITAVILLE -- Brady Roberts, 3; Irving Bannister' All-Stars, 6; Joe Bennett, 9

MARTINE' LOUNGE -- Spencer Bohren, 9

MERMAID LOUNGE -- Dexter Romweber, 10

MID CITY LANES ROCK &140;N&185; BOWL -- the Blue Meanies, 10

MO' CHALET -- Mad Hatters, 9; Eddie Powers Band, 1 a.m.

MULATE' -- Jay Cormier, 7

OLD OPERA HOUSE -- Lost Bayou Boys, 1; Luv Sexy, 8

ONE EYED JACKS -- Liquidrone, 10

ORIGINAL PAPA JOE' BEACH CLUB -- Al Miller, 2; Sammy' Cajun Connection, 6; Three the Hard Way, 10

RITZ-CARLTON -- (FQB Restaurant) Jeremy Davenport, 9; (The Lobby Lounge) Karin Williams, 7

ROSIE' TAVERN -- Mojo D., 9

SMOKE-N-BLUES BBQ -- Dr. Porkchop Band, 10

SNUG HARBOR -- Leah Chase w/ Michael Pellera Trio, 9 & 11

STEAK PIT -- Dick & Randy Show, 8; Danny T, 1 am

STORYVILLE -- New Orleans Jazz Vipers, 5; Rooster & the Chicken Hawks, 9

TIPITINA' -- Drive-By Truckers, the Moaners, 10:30

TROPICAL ISLE BOURBON -- Sharon Janae&185; & the Contraband, 4; Debi & the Deacons, 9

TROPICAL ISLE TOULOUSE -- Brady Roberts, 6:30; Late As Usual, 10:30

TWI-RO-PA MILLS -- Los Vecinos, 10

VESPER -- Los Babies, 11

VIRGIN MEGASTORE -- Punch People, 2

ZEPHYR FIELD -- Bucktown All-Stars, 10:30

Sunday, August 22

ANDREW JAEGER' RESTAURANT -- Eddie Zip, 7

ARNAUD' JAZZ BISTRO -- Joe Simon, 6:30

BANKS STREET BAR & GRILL -- Open mic w/ Jeff Nelson Band, 9

CAF&201; NEGRIL -- Rico Suave, 7

CAF&201; SBISA -- Julia LaShae Jazz Trio, 11 a.m.

CANAL BUS STOP BAR & GRILL -- Red Morgan & the Bobby Love Band w/ Blues Boy George, 7

CHECK POINT CHARLIE -- American Cheese, 4

CIRCLE BAR -- Carl LeBlanc, 8

D.B.A. -- Lost Bayou Ramblers, 10

DOCK -- Harvey Jesus & Fire, 7

DONNA' BAR & GRILL -- Shannon Powell Quartet

DOS JEFES UPTOWN CIGAR BAR -- Joe Krown, 9

DRAGON' DEN -- Improvisational Arts Council

FRITZEL' -- Ryan Burrage & his Rhythmakers, 8

FUNKY PIRATE -- EJ & the Electrifying Blues Band, 8

HI-HO LOUNGE -- Underground Housing Development

HOOKAH CAF&201; -- Sisters of Salome, 9

HOUSE OF BLUES -- (The Parish) Flickerstick, American Tragedy, Rubyhorse

JOE' COZY CORNER -- Kermit Ruffins, 7

KERRY IRISH PUB -- Bruce Hamilton, 9

KRAZY KORNER -- Jimmy Thibodeaux, 1; Ms. Maggie Mayhem, 8

LOUNGE LIZARDS -- Ginza Jazz, 6; Marc Adams Band, 10

MAPLE LEAF BAR -- Willis, 8

MARGARITAVILLE -- Mr. Manny, 3; Irving Bannister' All-Stars, 6; Joe Bennett, 9

MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH -- Todd Agnew, 7

MO' CHALET -- Billy Bell & the Dominoes, 8

MULATE' -- La Touche, 7

OLD OPERA HOUSE -- Lost Bayou Boys, 1; Duane Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers, 8

OLD POINT BAR -- Jack Fine & the Algiers Stompers, 4

ORIGINAL PAPA JOE' BEACH CLUB -- Recycled Cajuns, 3; Gary Brown, 9

SEAL' -- Treme Brass Band, 6

SNUG HARBOR -- Michael Pellera & Steve Maskowski, 9 & 11

ST. VINCENT' GUESTHOUSE -- Schatzy, 6; Otel, 9

STEAK PIT -- Danny T, 6

STORYVILLE -- Bradford Truby Trio, 5; Rooster & the Chicken Hawks, 7:30

T RIVERS -- Bougalee Rebels, 4

TIPITINA' -- Cajun fais do do w/ Bruce Daigrepont, 5

TROPICAL ISLE BOURBON -- Sharon Janae&185; & the Contraband, 4; Debi & the Deacons, 9

TROPICAL ISLE TOULOUSE -- Al Miller, 9

Monday, August 23

ANDREW JAEGER' RESTAURANT -- Eddie Zip, 7

ARNAUD' JAZZ BISTRO -- Joe Simon, 6:30

CHECK POINT CHARLIE -- Sour Tongue acoustic, 9

CIRCLE BAR -- Shannon McNally, 11

COLUMNS HOTEL -- David Doucet & Al Tharp, 8

D.B.A. -- Rob Wagner Trio, 10

DONNA' BAR & GRILL -- Bob French & Friends

DOS JEFES UPTOWN CIGAR BAR -- Nelson Lunding, 9:30

DRAGON' DEN -- Zydepunks

FRITZEL' -- Fritzel' Swing Trio, 8

FUNKY PIRATE -- Big Al Carson & the Blues Masters, 9

HARRAH' CASINO -- (Earl Turner Theatre) Earl Turner, 9

HI-HO LOUNGE -- Cats on Holiday, Jesse &179;Hoodoo Man&178; Moore

HOUSE OF BLUES -- (The Parish) Magnolia Chop CD-release party w/ Juvenile, Doug E. Fresh, Six Shot

KERRY IRISH PUB -- Early Morning String Band, 9

KRAZY KORNER -- Smoke City, 6; Ms. Maggie Mayhem, 8

LOUNGE LIZARDS -- Yvonne Williams & the Juke Joint Players, 10

MAPLE LEAF BAR -- Papa Grows Funk

MARGARITAVILLE -- Brint Anderson, 3; Joe Bennett, 6; Mike West, 9

MERMAID LOUNGE -- Kleenex Girl Wonder, 10

MULATE' -- La Touche, 7

OLD OPERA HOUSE -- Duane Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers, 6

ORIGINAL PAPA JOE' BEACH CLUB -- Recycled Cajuns, 5; Gary Brown, 9

SNUG HARBOR -- Mitch Woods, 9 & 11

SPOTTED CAT -- New Orleans Jazz Vipers, 10

STORYVILLE -- Ryan Burrage, 5; Tim Laughlin, 7:30

TIPITINA' -- Van Hunt, Alexandra Scott, 9

TROPICAL ISLE BOURBON -- Party Time Band, 9

TROPICAL ISLE TOULOUSE -- Brady Roberts, 9

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: &179;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 -- Fri: 3 Parts Hip-Hop to 1 Part Techno, 10; Sat: Top DJs from around the globe take the guest spotlight bimonthly; Blake Jarrell, 10; Ellis G., 1 a.m.; Sky-Hi + Trashy, 4 a.m.

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

BIG C' CORNER POCKET -- 1800 Stumpf Blvd., Gretna, 363-8228 -- Sat: Karaoke by Danny with DJ Hi &179;C,&178; 9

DELTA BLUES GRILL -- 524 S. Jefferson Davis Pkwy., 822-0358 -- Sat: DJ Smitty, 9

DOMINIC' -- 291 Carondelet St., 566-1876 -- Wed: GROOVE LOUNGE hip hop with DJ Real and guests, 10; Thu: Mambomundo presents Latin, salsa and merengue dance, 10; Fri: REWIND &185;80s New Wave with DJ Friede and guests, 10; Sat: FST FWD house, breakz and trance with DJ Didactic and Residents, 10; Sun: EJECT SIN Nite dance and hip hop with DJ Friede and guests, 10: Mon: reggae and dancehall with DJ T-Roy, 10

DRAGON' 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 -- Greek, French, English, Israeli, German, Italian, Croatian, Serbian, Bosnian, Macedonian, Turkish, Hungarian, Bulgarian, Romanian, Arabic, Swedish, Polish and more, 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, Sun: Pablo-Z & Tom Harvey + Guests

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.

HOUSE OF TANGO -- 509 Octavia St., 894-1718 -- Sat: Argentine Tango Dance Party, 9:30; Sun: Tango barre exercise class, 10 a.m.

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' UPTOWN -- 5961 Magazine St., 895-0240 -- Fri: DJs Ronnie Cleland and Justin Thomas, 10; Sat: DJs Ronnie Cleland and Justin Thomas, 10

MIMI' -- 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 &185;n&185; roll, punk dance party

THE NEW ORLEANS CITY CLUB -- 1525 St. Charles Ave. -- Sat: Uptown Saturday Nights with DJ Sub Zero, 10

ONE EYED JACKS -- 615 Toulouse St., 569-8361 -- Thu: Fast Times, an &185;80s dance night, 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' -- 870 Harrison Ave., 482-4700 -- Thu-Sun: high-energy dance music

POP BAR -- 533 Toulouse St., 568-1940 -- Tue: Expression ladies night; Wed: Stonewash, &185;80s music; Thu: Freedom, college specials; Fri: Live GoGo dancers and female DJs; Sat: Live GoGo dancers and female DJs; Sun: Shag &185;60s music; Mon: S.I.N.

RAINBOWS LOUNGE -- 3536 18th St., Metairie, 454-3200 -- Thu: ultimate karaoke with DJ Hi &179;C&178; followed by DJ Tre, 8:30

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: &185;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