Clubbin' on the Cheap in Sacramento

ARC students are dedicated, studious individuals who know the meaning of semester-round academic commitment.

But not you, you punk rock bundle of rebellion. Not this week. Next time that acquaintance of yours asks you what you've been up to, no longer will you say, "Same ol', same', man/girl: work and school." No, this week you're cutting loose and you're going to use the weekdays to get your freak on (on the dance floor) and use the weekends for your much needed R&R. Take that, finals study sessions! This week, you're going to party, and you're going to do it for under $20 a night!

Tuesday- Old Ironsides: Lipstick! (21 & up) Price: Free before 9:30, $3 after
Does anyone else remember 105.5 FM before it became the Christian Rock station? Well, for anyone who has been in a six-year slump ever since the kick-ass dance station went off the air, you'll definitely want to enter the portal that is the door to Old Ironsides Bar/Club into a hipster-world where the boys' jeans are tight and the girls' makeup is tighter. Did I say $20 before? 'Cause in this case it's free before 9:30! And you won't be spending any coin on drinks, no. It's a school night, remember?

Wednesday- Empire/R15 (18 & up) Price: $15 for 18-20 yr. olds, $7 for 21+, $2 off w/ college ID
Wednesday nights are synonymous with college nights at Empire, as is the crazy long line that stretches past the railroad tracks if you lollygag and show up after 10:30. A rite of passage when you turn 18, Empire is probably the best Sacramento has to offer the under-age crowd. Sure it gets sweltering hot in the summer and you have to dry off (ew) on the patio every half hour, but the sweaty "I'm a Slave for You" vibe isn't such a hindrance when you have body-thumping hip-hop to keep you going. Next door is the new bar, R15, that will mellow you out with music to chill to and artsy Bridget Bardot films (no sound needed). Here you can hang out with friends with not-too-loud music so your friends can actually hear you when you describe the hottie that was most definitely checking you out at Empire.

Thursday- Avalon (21 & up) Price: $10
With two spacious rooms to dance in, including two bright pink illuminated bars, you'll be gettin' down in this white-hot club. The music, or shall I say the DJ, rocks your world with club hits that keep your energy as high as Method Man and Redman in Amsterdam.

Friday- MoMo Lounge (21 & up) Price: $10
See Sacramento, or at least J Street, from the second story of the MoMo Lounge! Above Harlow's, it's a snug club with as much lounge space as dance floor. Petite dance floor, however, does not equal lack of personal space. If you're over the bump 'n grind scene, The MoMo Lounge is for you. In addition to an all-around positive vibe, the people give you space to practice all those sick dance moves you can only do alone.