Club Directory

Bar Nun: Holy trinity! This Catholic-themed bar and grill, with murals of nuns playing saxophone and piano, is part sports bar, with an abundance of televisions; part family restaurant, as the menu features dishes cutely named the Father Burger and Sister Shroom; and part live music scene -- local roadhouse faves like Sistah Blue and cover bands like the Scones have performed in recent months. Sat: Ladies´ night 8-11 p.m. Sat-Sun: Southwest breakfast, 9 a.m. 4142 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix, 480-706-5564.

Barwinkles: 5930 W. Greenway Rd., Glendale, 602-938-9330.

Big Fish Sports Pub: Crammed into an archaic strip mall, the small, tough Big Fish Pub is a loud (!!) haven for attitude, regularly hosting local punk bands and occasionally throwing unannounced gigs by big out-of-town acts. Folks here spend as much time smoking by the front door as they do drinking, playing pool and rocking out inside. Live music seven nights a week. 1954 E. University, Tempe, 480-966-5010.

Billet Bar: Thu: Ladies´ night, bike night. 3752 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, 480-941-1876.

Blue Agave Mexican Cantina: Music is occasionally on the menu at this airy, upscale Mexican restaurant that features modern art and a backlit blue glass window in the dining room. Open Mic Mondays, hosted by local rock musicians Newton´s Theorem, draw well, occasionally attracting well-known local acts and out-of-towners to perform or just hang out. 4280 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale, 480-429-1123.

Bobby McGee´s Conglomeration: The servers at Bobby McGee´s periodically break into song and dance, which means you can have your food served to you by a doctor, Superman, or Princess Jasmine. Sun: SIN Night. Tue: House Party ladies´ wifebeaters and boxers contest. Wed: Ladies´ night with a men´s best assets contest. Thu: Club Paradise bikini-contest night. 8501 N. 27th Ave., 602-995-5982.

Boom Night Club: 1724 E. McDowell, 602-254-0231.

BS West: Blink, and you might miss this well-concealed Old Town Scottsdale gay bar from the street. Once you do find it tucked away on East Fifth Avenue, you´ll discover a two-story sports bar/dance club hybrid -- black-painted walls, TV monitors with MTV-style music videos, a dance floor, live music and an upstairs game room featuring pool tables. 7125 E. Fifth Ave., Scottsdale, 480-945-9028.

Buddy´s: A gay and lesbian neighborhood bar, Buddy´s features a funky kiosk-style jukebox that plays MP3 downloads and, since this once was a 7-Eleven, a storefront cooler behind the bar displays the beer. Thu-Sat: Male Revue and drink specials. 1560 E. Osborn, 602-266-0477.

Buffalo Chip Saloon: Founded by the daughter of Super Bowl I hero Max McGee in the late ´60s, the small Buffalo Chip Saloon draws a Green Bay Packers-loving crowd. It also appeals to lovers of country music, who come to see the Pat James Band perform every Thursday through Sunday. Wed: Karaoke. Thu-Sun: Pat James Band. 6811 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek, 480-488-9118.

Buzz the Original Fun Bar: On Friday and Saturday nights, this almost-commercial but still edgy place is all about a big ol´ dance groove. But on Thursdays, an all-ages punk-loving crowd -- definitely not the usual fab danceteria clientele -- fills the space for live hard-core bands. 10345 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, 480-991-FUNN (3866).

Cactus Jack´s Bar & Grill: This busy bar entertains thirtysomething Ahwatukee locals with live rock and blues on Fridays and Saturdays. Pool, darts and sports TVs round out the quintessential pub atmosphere. Mon: Football, Straight A double elimination pool tournament. Sun, Tue, Wed and Thu: Karaoke with Crazy Rick. Fri-Sat: Live bands starting at 9:30 p.m., no cover. 4747 E. Elliot, Ahwatukee, 480-893-6630.

Casa Blanca Lounge: True to its name, Casa Blanca is located in an actual white house. A favorite spot for city and state workers, this sports bar turns into a dance club with a DJ on Friday nights, with a wide variety of music. On other nights, doors close as early as 10 p.m., depending on the crowd. 1801 W. Van Buren, 602-252-5353.

Cash Inn Country: Cash Inn is a large gay country dance club in central Phoenix that features wood-paneled walls, live entertainment, line-dancing lessons on a large, checkered dance floor, video games, a pool table, and dartboards. Tue-Sat: Dancing, 4 p.m.-1 a.m. Tue-Wed: Dance lessons, 7:30-9 p.m. Thu-Sat: Live DJs. Sun: Dancing, noon-8 p.m. 2140 E. McDowell, 602-244-9943.

Cave Creek Coffee Company & Wine Purveyors: 6033 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek, 480-488-0603.

Champions: 330 S. Gilbert Rd., Mesa, 480-649-1650.

Chances Are Restaurant & Lounge: Chances Are mixes supper-club elegance -- candlelit tables, cream and teal decor, filet mignon cut to order -- with retro jazz cool for a baby boom crowd. Sun-Tue: Karaoke. 7570 E. Sixth Ave., Scottsdale, 480-994-4338.