The Warehouse   Tucked behind its sister club Arena, the warehouse-sized Circus lives up to its name with a panoramic plethora of alternative-lifestyle fun under--what else?--a 20,000-square-foot big top. The spacious outdoor patio offers fresh air and the chance to hear the voice of your one-night stand. Saturdays are no doubt the hottest night at Circus, with avant-garde fashion shows by artist Levon Mouradian and world-renowned electronica DJs like Grant Plant, DJ Mea and Taylor spinning trance, house, breaks, trip-hop, reggae, hip-hop and old-school funk until 4am. On the weekdays, the pumping 40,000-watt sound system moves the sea of shirtless buff bods on the sweat-drenched dance floor until the wee hours, while voyeuristic wallflowers lick their lips from the sidelines.

Egypt  Club Egypt resembles a giant red velvet cake: dark and mysterious on the outside, pure indulgence on the inside. Red velvet booths and curtains surround the spacious dance floor where, depending on the night, crowds let loose to house, rock top 40, hip hop, or '80s hits. When people aren’t moving to the music, their attention is on the stage (which has a pole, of course) on which hard-bodied males gyrate(Saturdays), topless female cabaret dancers captivate (Thursdays) and a transgender revue will make you rethink the Michael/LaToya controversy (Mondays and Fridays). The separate back room can provide either a break from the dance floor or a chance to get up close and personal with one of the acts. It’s hard to run from the eroticism that permeates every corner of this club, but after a long week, who can resist a little cake?

Fluid  Velvet loungers are ideal spots for watching Hustler hootchies gyrate near an oversized Flynt portrait, or seeing Frankie's Gypsy Rose dancers go all Britney, teasing and taunting patrons with pulsating hips and scantily clad everythings. Surprisingly, the Roses, who perform from 9pm to 12:30am, have real talent (and flexibility). And if all this sultriness puts a rumble in your tummy, don’t overlook the Euro-global menu, especially the crab cakes and tender steaks. Dinner is all the more tempting because a reservation means you don't pay the $10 cover charge.

Katamoon the classic facade framing the stage on which Lucille Ball and Louis Armstrong once performed. The rest of the club, which consists of a café, lobby, balcony, lounge and VIP Spider Club, was redesigned with mid-century furniture coupled with geometric-print carpet and wall coverings that clash so badly it's supposed to be good.

Pollyesthers  With a large Buddha statue, dark red accents and cozy corner pillows, the 4100 Bar is one of the sexiest bars on the Eastside. Grab a seat at the long U-shaped bar or one of the numerous tables along the wall as you mingle with a very hip and young crowd. The dark lighting is a plus if you're avoiding being seen. Gay and straight-friendly, the 4100 is always a worthwhile visit

Rock Lobster   has a lot in common with its sister bars. There is no sign, nor have there been any advertisements. It’s a word-of-mouth place that appeals more to the Westside’s cultured and creative types rather than the bleached-out beach bums. The no-cover/no-dress-code policy sets a laid-back and versatile vibe; the low-lit, cave-like interior is decorated in shades of blood red, rustic wood and brick. The contemporary couches and tables in back are pushed to the side when the nightly DJs unleash rug-cutting hip-hop, soul and rare groove classics.

Shampoo   DIY underground music scene at this 18+ night. Bonus: It's cheap, just $2 to get in. And if you're too poor to buy your own drinks, emcee Rob Zylowski carries a tequila-filled squirt gun all night (open wide!).

Reveevo   Steve Aoki and Franki Chan whip up fresh indie beats and ironically bad dance and hip-hop sounds for the eyeliner-and-vintage-T-shirt set