Club Central is a mid-sized night club, spread out over two levels. Patrons dance to hip hop, R&B and top 40 on one of two dance floors; live bands take the stage or DJs lead the night. Karaoke and comedy and talent shows are additional attractions. Tuesday is ladies' night, Wednesday is comedy open mic, Thursday is Latino night and on weekends the club features live acts. Monday through Friday, happy hour is from 4 to 8 p.m.
Club Central
3110 N central ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
602-200-8121
clubcentralphx.com
Char's Has the Blues is a small, casual, live-music venue that features blues, soul, jazz, rock and funk acts on a nightly basis. The club has a full bar, dance space and some seating. Sundays, Thursdays and Fridays are soul/R&B nights; Tuesdays are jam session nights. On Mondays through Thursdays there is no cover charge. Music starts every night at 9 p.m. There is an outdoor patio for smoking.
Char's Has The Blues
4631 N. 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85013
602-230-0205
charshastheblues.com
Hurricane Bay is a large, upscale dance club featuring house DJs and touring acts that spin the latest in hip hop, R&B, house, techno and top 40. The club hosts a variety of special events, including fashion runway shows and theme nights like bikini parties. VIP service is available, with private cabanas and bottle service. The Rockstar Bar is its own bar within the club; described as a "Vegas-style show room," the Rockstar Bar features karaoke, drinks, games and prizes.
Hurricane Bay
139 West Bell Road.
Phoenix, Arizona 85053
602-843-6100
hurricanebaynightclub.com
For a sober alternative to your standard nightclub, Modified Arts is an exhibition space featuring art galleries and live music acts as well as performance-art shows and other special events. Local, national and international artists contribute to the scene. Although there are no alcoholic beverages served, Modified Arts does supply other refreshments.
Modified Arts
407 East Roosevelt
Phoenix, AZ 85004
602-462-5516
modifiedarts.org