Top 10 L.A. Club Nights of 2011

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Lina Lecaro
It was another great year for nightlife in Los Angeles. Despite the economy, party vibes inside the clubs were as creative and crazy as ever. From hip-hop haps to gay grinders, electro-a-go-go's to arty parties, the energy was contagious. Sure, many of Hollywood's swankier spots struggled to sell enough bottles, but those aren't our focus anyway. The club nights that kept us coming back never rested on their laurels. They sought to book the best DJs and attract the most bodacious crowds. Here, then, are the ten best Los Angeles club nights of the year.

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Lina Lecaro
Bowie night at PTP
10. Part Time Punks
Part Time Punks has been going strong for several years, and in 2011 the indie/punk party offered plenty of relevant bands (both new and old), a memorable vaudevillian-style performance by David J, and many packed tribute nights. The Smiths night were always stellar but we never expected the ode to David Bowie to be so out of this world. We should have. Michael Stock may have created Part Time Punks as a sort of homage to the Manchester Factory scene, but it's transcended the peg, and it's well on its way to being just as legendary. www.parttimepunks.com


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Lina Lecaro
KRS-One at AFEX
9.AFEX
Adam 12 is one half of She Wants Revenge and Obamas' L.A. DJ. He's also been throwing one of the dopest old school hip-hop hangs in town for a couple years now. But it wasn't without controversy in 2011, after it moved from a dive bar to the velvet-roped haven Colony. After a brief stint at Los Globos, it's now found a happy home at Room 86 -- formerly Paul & Andre/Cinespace, and 12's deckstar pals continue to pop in for surprise sets. www.afex-djadam12.blogspot.com


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Russinabox
Russinabox

how in the world is a A Club Called Rhonda not in here????

solaSolita
solaSolita

no dub club!???????????????????????????????? 

Crunkmasterflex
Crunkmasterflex

so how much did some of these promoters pay to have their shitty events included in this "Top 10" list?

Paul Vee
Paul Vee

In the case of Bootie LA, zero dollars were paid to be listed here.It might have something to do with over 1,000 patrons showing up each month?

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higher!!!!

DONT SLEEP ON PUMPUM TUESDAY!!!!!! @ CLUB ECCO ON 1640 CAHUENGA BLVD IN HOLLYWOOD BEST REGGAE DANCEHALL CLUB INN .HOLLYWOOD.

Eric Spivak
Eric Spivak

How does, DubClub "Rhonda" "The Flyball" Afrofunke" Hang Together", Lil Death best up-and-comer. You should do a poll from physical promoters or people in the scenes that literally know what's up in terms of all of the real dope crackin parties in LA. They are far and few between, and there's many afterhours that have a big following like wotn & animal club that also get completely overlooked.  I'm ashamed that this posting was obviously made based off "big names brought to small places" verses 'small places that have culture built around them".

Lina Lecaro
Lina Lecaro

We all have our faves for sure & we all have parties we are especially passionate about. I go out a lot & these were the ones that threw down. But I'm always open to learning about & discovering new scenes/parties. Send me info if you're involved and want me to check something out. Thanks for your input. 

Lina Lecaro
Lina Lecaro

I ♥ Dub Club!! It would have definitely been in if I had a few more slots. Also Punky Reggae, Das Bunker, Mustache Mondays, A Club Called Rhonda, Underground and Control. 

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