7 Bamboo Karaoke Lounge - Karaoke. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 9pm-1am. 162 E. Jackson St, San Jose (South Bay/Silicon Valley), 408.279.9937.

Agenda - Party With Agenda. With DJs spinning old school hip-hop, R&B and dance favorites. Fridays, Saturdays. Flashback Fridays. DJ Rich spins the best of the '70s, '80s and '90s. Fourth Friday of every month. 399 S. First St, San Jose (South Bay/Silicon Valley), 408.287.3991.

Alex's 49er Inn - Karaoke. Mondays-Saturdays, 9pm-1am. 2214 Business Circle, San Jose (South Bay/Silicon Valley), 408.279.9737.

Avalon - DJs and live music. 21+. Ongoing. 777 Lawrence Expwy, Santa Clara (South Bay/Silicon Valley), 408.241.0777, http://www.nightclubavalon.com.

Azucar - Live Music. Salsa, balads, merengue and more. Thursdays-Sundays, 9pm. 71 E. San Fernando St, San Jose (South Bay/Silicon Valley), 408.293.8482.

Blinky's Can't Say - With Danielle. Fridays, 9pm-1am. 1031 Monroe St, Santa Clara (South Bay/Silicon Valley), 408.985.7201.

Blowfish Sushi - DJs and dancing. Wed-Sat. 355 Santana Row, San Jose (South Bay/Silicon Valley), 408.345.3848.

Blue Max - Karaoke. Fri-Sat, 9pm-1:30am. 828 W. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale (South Bay/Silicon Valley), 408.746.9500.

Blue Pheasant - DJ and dancing. Big band, swing, '50s, '60s, '70s and '80s. Tue-Sun, 7pm-close. No cover. 22100 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino (South Bay/Silicon Valley), 408.255.3300.

Bogart's Lounge & Tech Pub - Karaoke. Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays, 8pm-2am. 1209 Wildwood Ave, Sunnyvale (South Bay/Silicon Valley), 408.245.2800.

Boulevard Tavern - Live music. Fridays, 9pm. No cover. 15043 Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos (South Bay/Silicon Valley), 408.358.0774.

Britannia Arms San Jose - DJ Checko. Fridays. 173 W. Santa Clara St, San Jose (South Bay/Silicon Valley), 408.278.1400.

British Bankers Club - Live bands and DJs. Fridays, Saturdays. 1090 El Camino Real, Menlo Park (The Peninsula), 650.327.8769.

Brix - Inferno Fridays. Featuring VJ Joel. Fridays. 349 S. First St, San Jose (South Bay/Silicon Valley), 408.947.1975.

Capers - Live music. Fridays, 9pm. 1710 W. Campbell Ave, Campbell (South Bay/Silicon Valley), 408.374.5777, http://www.opentable.com/restaurant_profile.asp?ID=2493&ref=251.

Club Palms - Live music and DJs. Old school and R&B. Fri-Sat. 1380 S. Main St, Milpitas (South Bay/Silicon Valley), 408.934.4999.

Dan Brown's Sports Bar - Live DJs. Fridays. 4141 El Camino Real, Palo Alto (South Bay/Silicon Valley), 650.493.9020, http://www.danbrowns.com.

DaSilva's Broncos - DJ or live band. Fridays, Saturdays, 6pm. No cover. (Formerly the Claran), 1251 Franklin Mall, Santa Clara (South Bay/Silicon Valley), 408.248.4682.

Deseo Tequila Lounge - DJ music. Ongoing. 851 Main St, Redwood City (The Peninsula).

Effie's Restaurant and Lounge - With B&S Karaoke. Tue-Sat, 9pm-2am and last Sun of every month, 2-7pm. 331 Hacienda Ave, Campbell (South Bay/Silicon Valley), 408.374.3400.

Fahrenheit Ultra Lounge - Rotating Parties. Dance, Top 40 and House. Fridays and Saturdays. 99 E. San Fernando St, San Jose (South Bay/Silicon Valley), 408.998.9998.

Fibbar Magee's - Club FM. Fridays, Saturdays. 156 S. Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale (South Bay/Silicon Valley), 408.749.8373.

Flames Coffee Shop - The Uncle Dougie Show. Thursdays-Saturdays, 9pm. No cover, 408.723.8393. 1830 Hillsdale Ave, San Jose (South Bay/Silicon Valley), 408.723.8393.

Freddie J's Bar & Lounge - DJ Vex. Fridays, Saturdays. 97 E. Santa Clara St, San Jose (South Bay/Silicon Valley), 408.292.2420.