This underground nightclub is a local favorite, with top national and international guest DJs and live bands. The club also features a variety of equally famous DJs with resident spots, such as Quest Love, legendary drummer of the hip-hop group The Roots. Dark lighting and a large dance floor give the place a veritable dance-club feel. Music varies from electronic styles such as House, trip-hop, and drum 'n' bass to the more organic styles of funk, soul, hip-hop, rock and roll and everything in between. Past performers have included DJ Jazzy Jeff, The Roots and Afrika Bambaataa.
Fluid Nightclub
613 S. 4th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 629 3686
fluidnightclub.com
Brasil's is one of Philly's most popular Latin-themed clubs. DJs and live bands play salsa, merengue, bachata, samba and other styles of Latino/Brazilian music. As of January 2010, a $5 cover on Wednesday nights includes a complimentary drink and salsa lesson, and on the weekends cover is $10. All lessons start around 9:15 p.m. The dance floor may be a little intimidating at times for those who lack experience in Latin dancing; however, dancers from beginner to advanced levels are welcome, and the crowd is friendly. Brasil's is a relatively small venue, so it tends to get a little bit packed, especially on Wednesdays. There is also a bar and restaurant downstairs.
Brasil's
112 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 413-1700
Club Flow is a multi-level dance club situated in a building that was converted from a warehouse. As such, it has an open feel to it, and features several distinct rooms, each with a different decor and sound system. Club Flow offers several musical styles at once, with reggae, hip-hop, rock, house, industrial/ new wave and more, from some of Philly's most popular DJs. In addition to dance floors, there are comfortable lounge areas peppered throughout the club, combined with great drink specials, making Flow a great place to warm up or wind down with a nice cocktail. The club also features professional dancers and live radio broadcasts, along with other special events.
Club Flow
700 N. Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 629-3569
myspace.com/clubflow
