If you can't resist the lure of country music, definitely plan a visit to this popular country music venue that's housed in an old warehouse. You'll be surrounded by Stetsons bobbing to country tunes and cowboy boots dancing the night away. Never danced country style before? No problem. Free dance lessons are given on Friday and Saturday nights. After getting your fill of country, head to Tremors, a separate venue located at the back of the Saloon and serving up heaping helpings of DJ-spun modern rock and hip-hop.

Don't be afraid to dance the night away in this hip dance club ­ these sharks don't bite. Let the beat of the music entice you to the crowded dance floor. This is a great place to hang out with a group of friends or to make new acquaintances. Drinks are reasonably priced, and the place is almost always packed.

Multi-storied and welcoming to all persuasions, this friendly Mass Avenue standby is so much more than a bar: you'll also find a hopping dance floor, pool tables, karaoke on selected nights, and even a sex shop for less timid patrons. The bar features a solid if unremarkable selection; grab a brew or a mixed drink and head out to the brick patio or downstairs to a more secluded table. A great place to start the night, but be warned: with the DJ's inspired mix of disco and funk, you'll probably be closing the place down.

BROAD RIPPLE VILLAGE. Live concerts, '80s Night, and '90s Dance Party are among the featured events at this local favorite. The unique place is an old movie theater turned dance club, so put on your dancing shoes and plan to get lost in the night when you visit. Past performers have included diverse artists like Bo Diddley, Willie Nelson, Cheap Trick, Little Feat, David Byrne, the Dave Matthews Band, and the Flaming Lips.

When you visit Tiki Bob's, get ready to let your hair down and have a good time. This spot is a casual one that welcomes dancers coming and going from the adjoining Have a Nice Day Cafe. A top-notch sound system, plenty of TVs and some wild and crazy barkeepers serving up nightly specials make this place a must visit. Live music keeps things hopping, and some nights are cover-free. Despite the casual atmosphere, a basic dress code applies: no athletic wear, no baggy clothes, no bandanas or skull caps and no flip flops. Jewelry must be discreet.