It’s easy to spot the beast known as the Douchebagus scottsdalia while traveling the wilds of Old Town on any given weekend. Simply look for their standard adornments of popped collars, fake bake tans, and spiky hair. Avoid trying to corner the Douchebagus, however (as it tends to puff... More >>

There are two surefire ways that nightclub owners can ensure that people to beat feet to their door: One is by filling their glasses with half-priced hooch, and the other involves filling the place with hotties wearing next to nothing. Old Town Scottsdale party palace The Firehouse combines the... More >>

Just like the rave scene way back in the ‘90s, today's brand of dubstep may very well be a flash in the pan. With fiercely devoted adherents who pride themselves on being contrarian and excessively counter culture, dubstep is already suffering from it's own impositions, a finely edited... More >>

Life is tough, man. You go through your daily grind, working for the man and keeping your head down. Well, weekend warrior, prepare to throw a wrench in your plans and go out on a Monday night instead. Funked Up Mondays features some of Phoenix’s most talented musicians, including Brad B.... More >>

Cheap wine won’t do much to impress, so if you’re trying to increase your classy quotient, slowly back away from the Boone’s Farm. Fortunately, Cafe ZuZu at Hotel Valley Ho hosts The Ho Wine Experience, a weekly wine tasting showcasing the restaurant’s extensive drink... More >>

It’s a strange thing, the world of club promoting. If you were to believe every hype man in the city, then the “sexiest place in the Valley” would be in a dozen different places all at once. But in the case of Monday Night Mass at Scottsdale’s Pussy Cat Lounge it’s... More >>

Leeroy Jenkins, Tron Guy, Techno Viking, and Tay Zonday. If you’ve spent more than five seconds online, there’s little doubt you’ve witnessed the comedic exploits of said viral video heroes before firing off links to your nearest and dearest via social media. The... More >>

Who was the first man to discover that white t-shirts become translucent when dowsed with water? We’d like to meet that guy, give him a high five, and invite him to Wet & Wild Wednesday at the Dirty Dogg Saloon to see what his innovation hath wrought. The weekly event at the... More >>

As much as we despise the idea of having a case of the Mondays, we cannot deny that returning to work after two days off is almost always a drag. Lucky for our unmotivated asses, Amsterdam hosts pick-me-up club night Martini & Manicure Mondays. With more than 300 martini varieties available at... More >>

If the haughty hotties serving spirits and working the door at The Mint in Scottsdale seem a bit more self-assured than normal these days, it’s with good reason. The posh Old Town playground was recently named one of the best new clubs in the nation by a leading industry publication,... More >>

Between the years of 1920 and 1933, advertising a speakeasy would have been an idiotic way to land your ass in prison, where you’d undoubtedly try your hand at making drinkable toilet wine. Today, DJ William Reed can promote the most stylish club night in town, call it Speak Easy, and not... More >>

As glass towers and luxury lofts continue rising in downtown Phoenix, there’s been a shindig for the past half-decade that’s truly remained underground. More than five years ago, Bradford and Andy McPants started a modest music night at Bikini Lounge. Today, it’s morphed into... More >>

For some reason, ‘80s kids have never wanted to grow up. Then again, why would they? They got to experience the adventures of the Goonies, take in the sweet smell of Cabbage Patch Kids, and be there at the dawn of the home video gaming console. Mario, bitches. That’s what being a kid... More >>

Lovely ladies with a penchant for '60s duds can don them every Mad Woman Wednesday at The Duce. The vintage vibe, inspired by period television drama Mad Men, extends to the cocktail menu, too, where the bar serves up old timey drinks like Moscow Mules and Sloe Gin Fizzes for ladies who like to... More >>

Polka, Selena, and vaqueros. One of these three words probably flashes through the brainpans of most folks whenever they happen to hear a two-second flash of Tejano on the radio, usually right before quickly tuning to another station. Had these narrow-minded ninnies bothered to linger a little... More >>

Sean Watson and William Reed probably would prefer it if we didn’t drop the dime on their ultra cool Ultra Lounge Tuesdays event. That’s because the hipster DJs describe their under-the-radar affair at the Merc Bar as “a word of mouth event for those in the know.” ... More >>

As the old saying goes, sex most definitely sells. Just ask the proprietors of the O2 Lounge, who host hundreds of horny patrons every Wednesday for the bar’s R-Rated Trivia Night. Emcee Chris Evers says they always get a packed house for the adults-only extravaganza, and, given... More >>

There’s something about Las Vegas that’s rather glamorous, but it’s difficult to put your finger on it when you’re walking down the Strip. Between the porn-littered streets and sad, sad sidewalk criers that just couldn’t handle the “glitz,” it's no... More >>

There are biker bars, and then there are biker bars. British-style pub and anti-Snobbsdale neighborhood bar TT Roadhouse caters to the Harley crowd, sure, but on Mondays it’s all about pedal power. Roll up to Bike Night on your cruiser, fixie, or mountain bike and you’ll be treated... More >>

The force is strong with DJ Dark Vader's weekly irie extravaganza, where he and special guests spin dancehall, soca, and the titular Jamaican-born genre. Low-cost alcohol options include $2.50 you-call-its for ladies and $3 Heineken and Red Stripe until 11 p.m. Dress to impress rules apply. More >>

This Night & Day editor is wondering why she (yes, she) keeps volunteering to write pieces about pole dancing, lingerie parties, and, now, the Stripper Fight League. The feminist inside is officially dead.Oh, well. Mourn the loss of feminism and respect for women when Cheetahs' dancers enter a... More >>

Fame is a relative thing, but it’s safe to say that if you’ve played The Roxy in Hollywood, you’re at least in the process of building a solid fan following. The bitty baby Roxy Lounge, a Scottsdale spinoff of the legendary Los Angeles music club, isn’t quite as well... More >>

As long as Tempe’s Yucca Tap Room, the Valley's most venerated dive bar, continues to meet the perfunctory requirements of a live music venue (a P.A. and an occasional sound man) it will continue to be a premier destination for diamond-in-the-rough rockers looking for a gig, and aural... More >>

Looks like Sundays in Phoenix are getting a little spicier. Local mixologists and favorite cocktail gurus Jason Asher and Casey Wallin are back behind the bar at Mabel's on Main with a weekly event for all lovers of vintage drinks and funky vinyl records. Mabel's kicks off its weekly Sunday... More >>

After weeks of fall festivities, what better way to burn some of those extra calories and celebrate a month or two of cooler weather than by showing off some dance moves? Dance night presenters Thriftshop and Universatile Music have you covered with weekly dance night Downtime... More >>