BENT
Bent still represents by providing one of the only techno nights in Seattle, with a little house thrown in for good measure. Tonight features DJs Jeff Samuel, Tom Butcher, and Xanen. Aristocrats, 220 Fourth Ave S, 748-9779, 10 pm-2 am, 21+, $5.
DIESELBOY
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FRIDAY FEBRUARY 14
COBALT LOUNGE
The Cobalt Lounge is a happening little spot on the Hill if you want to have a drink, shoot some pool, and hear broken beats and house by Miss Kick and Brandy Westmore--for free (the music, that is)! Cobalt Lounge, 1530 Bellevue Ave, 329-5388, 10 pm-2 am, 21+, free.
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 15
SLINK W/DIZ
Diz is a respected Chicago house DJ who rocks the right mix of bangin' classics with new-school tech. A prime example of his multiple talents lies in his vocal contribution to the Freaks track "Washing Machine." Tonight he's bringin' the love along with DJs Wesley Holmes, Brian Lyons, and Ken Wallace. Baltic Room, 1207 Pine St, 625-4444, 9 pm-2 am, 21+, $7 before 11 pm, $10 after.
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 16
BEAT-BOP
Oh, how I love the free dance party--let me count the ways. This night is a cheap way to hear a wide array of quality dance music from residents A. C. Lewis, J-Justice, Miss Kick, Brandy, and Michael Antonia--house, broken beats, downtempo, and party jams. Baltic Room, 1207 Pine St, 625-4444, 9 pm-2 am, 21+, free.
MONDAY FEBRUARY 17
FOURTHCITY WEEKLY
The Fourthcity art collective has been throwing a weekly shindig complete with jungle for your feet and art happenings for your eyes and mind. Check out www.zapan.net. Temple Billiards, 126 S Jackson, 682-3242, 10 pm-2 am, 21+, $3.
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 18
LIQUIFI
Tonight DJ Doug and the LawnChair Generals play deep funky house for a free party at our own musical museum. Liquid Lounge at EMP, 325 Fifth Ave, 770-2777, 9 pm-2 am, 21+, free.
