On Sunday and Thursday nights from 9 p.m. until 4 in the morning, Lizard Lounge transforms from its usual setup into The Church of Dallas. The Church is one of the most popular goth clubs in Dallas, and offers a host of different fun events. There are five lounges, three DJs, and a rooftop patio open to give a good view of the city. Theme parties are a regular event at The Church, such as the Mad Hatter's Ball, Black and Blue Ball, and Zombie Prom. The Church also hosts fashion shows and live music, featuring such special guests as Dita von Teese, Nine Inch Nails and Marilyn Manson. The club is open to those 18 and over.
The Church of Dallas
Lizard Lounge
2424 Swiss Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 826-2249
thechurchdallas.com
Every Friday at the Fallout Lounge, Keith P, Young Adult Fiction, and Redsean host Black Friday. Black Friday features a DJ spinning gothic, industrial and post-punk music. The event often features live music from bands such as The Black Dots and Gene Loves Jezebel. Guest DJs like Shane English come through from time to time to add some variety. Black Friday sometimes has an '80s goth theme, with underground goth music of the '80s throughout the night. Black Friday begins at 9 p.m. and lasts until 2 a.m.
Black Friday
Fallout Lounge
835 Exposition Ave
Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 823-0675
myspace.com/falloutlounge
While primarily a more offbeat bar catering to the rock and country crowd, Double-Wide plays host to goth nights and DJs from time to time. You can catch DJs like Anne Arkey and Lord Byron at Double-Wide. There's an eclectic mix at the Double-Wide, which is styled like a tacky double-wide trailer. Enjoy '80s prom night, live music from bands like Dead Twin and Descender, and great mixed drinks. The Double-Wide is 21 and up, and all events begin at 10 p.m.
Double-Wide
3510 Commerce St
Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 887-6510
thedoublewidebar.com