Bordello is a dance club and bar in downtown L.A. that aims to create a modern-day European bordello ambiance. The club is lit with red lights and decorated with paintings of nude women and ornate furniture and chandeliers. Events vary widely here--one night might be a burlesque and cabaret show, while another might be a dance party featuring live Latin and jazz music. This popular nightclub is on the small side and fills up quickly, so come early or risk standing in line for a long time. The cover charge depends on the event--check the club's calendar for details.
Bordello
901 E. First St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 687-3766
bordellobar.com
Playhouse is a lounge and dance club in Hollywood. The venue has a circus/cabaret-like ambiance, with swirling, colorful lights, hanging lanterns and caged go-go dancers. The club has a main room, a 50-person restaurant, an upstairs lounge and five full-service bars. Most of the club's events are dance oriented, and weekly events such as Playhouse Thursdays and Dirty Sexy Fridays feature local and guest DJs playing dance hits. Live bands occasionally come through the venue. Admittance is strictly 21 and up, and a cover charge usually applies--check calendar for details.
Playhouse
6506 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 848-8304
playhousehollywood.com
Grand Star Jazz Club is a two-story nightclub in Chinatown. Though jazz is the dominating genre of music, the club frequently features hip hop, soul and R&B events. The club often features two events in one night, with jazz and funk downstairs and house or hip hop DJs upstairs. Weekly events include the popular Soul Sessions and Firecracker, dance parties that happen on alternate Fridays. The club also offers karaoke every Sunday. Grand Star Jazz Club usually charges a low cover fee--check calendar for details.
The club is closed on Mondays.
Grand Star Jazz Club
943 N. Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 626-2285
grandstarjazzclub.com/