Club Directory

My Florist Cafe: A lively little cafe, My Florist Cafe features a menu that reads like poetry in gourmet sandwiches and salads. Many dishes lean to the sweet side, and it's advisable to get often-syrupy dressing on the side. But ingredients are topnotch, and some dishes sparkle, like the cafe clubhouse sandwich, and pear salad. Lately, though, the music sparkles as much as the food, as the cafe now offers singer-songwriters and pianists sharing their tunes seven nights a week. 530 W. McDowell Rd., 602-254-0333.

Myst: 7340 E. Shoeman Lane, Scottsdale, 480-970-5000.

Nasty Habits: A small, divey mixed gay bar with a definite dingy vibe going for it -- in a good way. Nasty Habits' interior is stark, with beams that look like old telephone poles running across the ceiling and a yellow-brown wall. Patrons can enjoy a jukebox, a pool table and even a quick game of shuffleboard.

Wed-Fri: Karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight.

Sat: DJ, midnight-1 a.m. 3108 E. McDowell Rd., 602-267-8707.

NEXT: Nestled down the street from Cajun House, this darkly lighted lounge offers aggressive house music, a small dance area and a bar buzzing with the gym- and surgically enhanced, some no doubt judging their own assets against those of the exotic nudes that decorate the walls. Well-furnished dining areas tucked in side rooms provide serenity for the rest of us.

Tue: Hip-hop music.

Wed: House music.

Thu: Style night with fashion show.

Fri-Sat: DJ. 7111 E. Fifth Ave., Scottsdale, 480-970-6398.

Nifty 50s Nightclub: Early in the evening, Nifty 50s starts with classic rock 'n' roll from the sock-hop era, and as the night progresses so does the DJ, who eventually plays from a contemporary set list. Video games, pool and karaoke are also part of this casual bar's appeal.

Mon-Wed: Karaoke.

Thu: Ladies' night.

Fri-Sat: DJ plays dance music. 6767 N. 35th Ave., 602-973-2023.

Northern Lounge: The Northern Lounge is the Northern Lounge once again. Known previously as the gay-friendly Triangles on the inside (while keeping the old Northern marquee on the outside), new ownership has restored the Northern name.

Sat: Karaoke. 5008 W. Northern Ave., Glendale, 623-937-0940.

North Star Lounge & Restaurant: The atmosphere at the North Star depends on the hour. By day, it's a sports bar and off-track-betting spot, as patrons view any of 30 televisions. By night, it becomes a rollicking nightclub spot, with pool tournaments, trivia nights, karaoke and, on Saturdays, live music.

Nightly: Karaoke.

Wed: Pool tournaments.

Thu: Open mike.

Fri: Name That Tune.

Sat: DJ and ladies' night. 3329 E. Bell Rd., 602-971-1013.

NOYZ: NOYZ hosted a night for beauticians when it opened late in 2002, and the clientele is as cosmetic as that promotion suggests. Well-dressed folks move to dance-pop hits under a mirror ball downstairs and sink into plush couches on a bright, wooden floor upstairs. Flat-screen televisions and an industrial-looking metal staircase create a Euro-New York hybrid atmosphere. DJ seven nights a week.

Fri: School Girls Rock Party.

Sat: Bachelorette party with male revue. 4224 N. Craftsman Court, Scottsdale, 480-941-9333.

O'Kelley's Sports Bar & Grill: A touch of the Irish in Mormon country, O'Kelley's is a dark-wooden pub that boasts 70 televisions, a regular gaggle of bar patrons, a pool table, darts, golf arcade and full menu. It also hosts local rock cover bands Wednesdays and Sundays and karaoke Mondays and Thursdays. 2120 W. Guadalupe Rd., Mesa, 480-756-6069.

Old Brickhouse Grill: Sitting across the street from Alice Cooper'stown, the Old Brickhouse Grill celebrated its grand opening in August, offering the immediate promise of bringing a viable live music club venue to downtown Phoenix, with hip-hop-oriented shows, poetry slams and regular band nights. Urbanites, artsy types and unpretentious bar-rock lovers all figure to flock to the Grill, which features a center bar and massive stage, as well as high ceilings and brick walls for a warehouse feel. 1 E. Jackson St., 602-258-7888.

Ole Brass Rail Saloon: As the name portends, this is a neighborhood watering hole with a throwback feel that gives Arcadia locals the chance to lift a few after-work beers. Entertainment ranges from sports on TV to live blues, cover bands and, two nights a week, country and pop karaoke -- think Dolly Parton, Air Supply and other light-rock superstars.

Wed-Thu: Karaoke.

Fri-Sat: Live blues. 3788 E. Thomas Rd., 602-956-1280.

O'Mallys Sports, Spirits & Grill: Resting rather anonymously in a west Phoenix strip mall, O'Mallys is as hip-hop as the Valley gets. An odd hybrid of pool-tabled sports bar, swank lounge complete with a roped-off VIP booth and dance club, the place attracts local rap and turntable hopefuls, who congregate to sip Hennessey and Cristal, strut mightily in their best threads and celebrate urban music.

Mon: Open spin night, featuring local DJs.

Tue: Open mike.

Thu: Latin House Party.

Fri-Sat: Ladies' night.

Sun: R&B night. 3544 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix, 602-589-7180.

On the Rocks: 2515 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, 480-947-5527.

The Other Place: A traditional steak house with Southwestern coloring, furnishings and ambiance, the Other Place attracts a boomer crowd that munches on mahi-mahi, prime rib and trout beside a beehive-shaped fireplace on a beautiful tree-covered patio. One-man band Phil Hendricks plays country, blues, jazz and light-rock faves for the patrons Fridays and Saturdays. 7101 E. Lincoln Dr., Scottsdale, 480-948-7910.