the fantastic lineup of DJs — both house and touring. Best of the best is DJ Deanne who continues to make Talbott Street her home despite a hectic touring and bi-coastal living schedule. When the desire to dance has left your aching legs and feet, you can cool off upstairs in the SkyBar and watch the happenings below. 2145 N. Talbott St., 9311343, talbottstreet.com. 2nd: The Vogue 3rd: Ike & Jonesy’s
all looking for one thing: a little lovin’. They filter in from all over, after late shows at the Vogue and early drinks at Kilroy’s and Brothers or just looking for a cold brew for cheap. It’s one of our favorite places to spend last call in the city. Shoot some pool and get shot with Cupid’s arrow? We’ll stop the horrible jokes if you meet us for a beer. 2nd: Mineshaft 3rd: Wild Beaver
LGBT Club/Bar Talbott Street Talbott Street continues to be the city’s most popular club for samesex couples or those looking to do some same-sex coupling. It also happens to be one of the oldest, and still one of the best, dance clubs in Indianapolis. Gay, straight or bent in any manner, it doesn’t matter. House music is a staple, DJs are great and the live drag show is a must-see. Thursday night shows boast the most adventurous programming, including big-name DJs and touring alternative music acts. 2145 N. Talbott St., 931-1343, talbottstreet.com. 2nd: Metro 3rd: Greg’s
Place for a Lap Dance PT’s Showclub PT’s Showclub is the 13-time winner as the source for Indy’s Best Lap Dance. A “Gentlemen’s Club” offering dancing girls and drink specials every night of the week. The after hours show and specials begin weekend nights at 1 a.m. with drinks served until 3 a.m. and the party lasts until 5 a.m.; every third Thursday of the month is amateur night, where local ladies just learning how to strut their respective stuffs can get in some (wait for it) exposure before going pro and earn up to $500 in cash. 7916 Pendleton Pike, 545-5777, ptsshowclub.com. 2nd: Brad’s Brass Flamingo 3rd: Unicorn Club
Place for Hooking Up *Alley Cat It’s the (not-so-little) bar around the corner, filled with hipsters and dancers and late-night beer sippers,
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