Club Directory

 CLUBS

ACME Roadhouse: In its original Scottsdale location, ACME catered to Harley-Davidson weekend warriors. In its new Tempe incarnation, it entertains the college set with dancing and, on Sundays, local rock bands. Dance space is at a minimum, but there´s plenty of room for other social rites.

Sun: Live music.

Mon: Industry night.

Wed: Ladies´ night.

Thu and Sat: College night. 855 S. Rural Rd., Tempe, 480-517-1818.

Ain´t Nobody´s Bizness: Although ANB caters mostly to a lesbian clientele, everyone is welcome to come in, play pool, and get down on the dance floor in the center of the room. There´s everything you´d expect in a happenin´ bar: high tables with plenty of barstools, a DJ booth in the corner, and lots of ladies ready to party. 3031 E. Indian School Rd., Ste. #7, Phoenix, 602-224-9977.

Alice Cooper´stown: A fusion of rock and jock dreamed up by the Valley´s shock-rocker in residence, Cooper´stown sports monster TVs, a full menu, staff in frightening makeup and room for 1,100 to take in top local acts and midlevel national touring acts. Located downtown, it draws large after-event crowds from Suns games, Dodge Theatre shows and other attractions.

Fri-Sat: Live rock, and DJs upstairs, live acoustic music downstairs in the dungeon. 101 E. Jackson St., Phoenix, 602-253-7337.

Amber Inn Cocktail Lounge: What a friendly northwest Valley sports bar looks like when it´s run by folks who wear a love for the Pittsburgh Steelers and a collector´s passion for Marilyn Monroe on their sleeves simultaneously.

Sun: During football season, satellite TV brings all the games.

Mon-Fri: Happy hour runs from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Fri: Karaoke.

Sat: Live music. 4238 W. Dunlap Ave., Phoenix, 623-937-5869.

Amsterdam: The tony atmosphere at Amsterdam makes it a gay lounge with hetero appeal: Designer cocktails, cushy couches, freestanding Roman columns and the tinkling grand piano produce a relaxed and classy atmosphere, as do occasional lounge singers.

Mon: Martinis & Manicures for $5.

Thu: Divas, a revue featuring Chantelle Douglas. 718 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-258-6122.

Anderson´s Fifth Estate: Anderson´s two decades of boozing and boogieing have set the tone for all other local upscale clubs. A roomy loft affords swell views of the city´s favorite dance floor, framed by three bars piled with hip wait staff. Hipper still is the snug Elbo Room, a quiet bar that´s anything but, with its own live DJ, bartender and cage dancers.

Tue: 75-cent drink night, two DJs, two dance floors.

Thu: Brit pop and industrial dance.

Fri: Ladies´ night with two DJs.

Sat: Retro live. 6820 E. 5th Ave., Scottsdale, 480-994-4168.

Anna´s Southwest Grill: Located at the Arizona Golf Resort, Anna´s overlooks the golf course and draws a mixed crowd of hotel guests and older local residents who come for the live jazz, big band and contemporary piano tunes.

Tue: Karaoke.

Wed: Rick Jones performs pop hits and other favorites from 5-9 p.m.

Thu: Vocal impersonator Jack Wagner plays piano and trumpet and sings as Sinatra and others.

Fri: Bill Fuschillo plays piano and sings standards from 5-10 p.m. 425 S. Power Rd., Mesa, 480-832-3202.

Apollo´s: One of the oldest gay bars in Phoenix, Apollo´s has undergone an attitude adjustment, proudly announcing, It´s not just show tunes anymore! All manner of music fills this small, lively building now, as patrons choose what tunes to croon from more than 9,000 karaoke selections.

Thu-Sat: Karaoke.

Mon: The Lady Cassandra Show. 5749 N. 7th St., Phoenix, 602-277-9373.

Arizona Joe´s: Open at 6 a.m., Arizona Joe´s is known for, well, its meat. Customers eat the steaks, Buffalo wings and roasted chicken while bands perform live music seven nights a week.

Thu-Sat: Live country music. 417 S. Winchester Rd., Apache Junction, 480-983-6115.

The Arizona Roadhouse: Open 24 hours, the Arizona Roadhouse offers an ambiance that´s part rockabilly hot rod, part yuppie loafer. Patrons can enjoy the game on 21 TVs, including five big screens, while munching on delectables from the kitchen´s full menu.

Thu-Sat: DJ Chuck spins Top 40 hits. 140 W. Warner Rd., Chandler, 480-726-0505.

At Painted Mountain: 6210 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, 480-832-0158.

Tue, Thu-Sat: Karaoke and dancing with The Exceptions.

Aunt Chilada´s Restaurant:

Fri-Sat: Mariachi from 6:30-10 p.m. Pointe South Mountain Resort, 2021 W. Baseline Rd., Phoenix, 602-431-6470.

Avanti:

Fri-Sat: Emil Flaim, entertainer, singer, pianist. 2728 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, 602-956-0900.

Axis/Radius: A catwalk separates these two posh clubs, both favorites among the eclectic and in-the-know party crowd. Radius provides the final word in dance-floor fun, complete with disco ball and up-to-the-second Eurobeat and house music. Axis offers retro dance tunes with giant video accompaniment.

Wed: Latin/salsa night.

Thu: Ladies´ night.

Fri: Kashmeer night with guest DJs. 7340 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale, 480-970-1112.