The Cup kicks off on June 9. Whatever your allegiance, there's a place to pledge it.

East End is the new West Chelsea: This weekend club-row hot spots head for the beach.

New clubs and lounges in New York City, Spring 2006.

Not interested in your standard karaoke bar? In this city, there's something for everybody.

With Le Souk and Karma still going strong and more than a few rivals bubbling up, the downtown hookah scene is officially smoking.

Missed out on last month's Black Party? These gay soirees should hold you over until next year. Plus, a preview of what's in store this spring.

According to last week's Times, readings are the new rock shows, so grab a drink and give the devil horns to your favorite author.

NYC's nightlife is warming up with hot spots to dance, rock out, get a geisha back rub, or shoot skee ball.

Nightlife doesn't begin and end below 14th Street. There's always a party going on above 110th.

Unlike its brewed relative sake, shochu is distilled--usually from rice, barley, sweet potatoes or soba--for a velvety smooth sip and a slightly sweet, nutty rice flavor that has made it increasingly popular among the youth of Japan and Korea. Local nightspots are starting to catch on, too.