EAST FORT LAUDERDALE. Weekday happy hours, nightly live bands and dancing make this sleek cocktail bar a winner. Try the bar's signature blue martini (a mix of vodka, cointreau, blue curacao,#13;#10;sweet 'n sour mix and orange juice) or select your favorite martini from a menu of 14. An assortment of appetizers such as sushi, hummus, a steak sandwich martini, seared tuna and even chocolate cake satiate the hungry. Hang out on the outdoor patio, or if you're willing to pay the freight, sip a cocktail under the blue skylight in the VIP lounge.

HOLLYWOOD. Hardwood floors and natural tones give the interior of this popular dance club a unified yet casual design. A young clientele, dressed to the nines, packs the floor elbow to elbow to dance to 80s and 90s hits as well as more recent hip-hop and techno favs. Ten bars and several lounges make it easy to relax, despite the large crowds. From a sports bar to a saloon to a salsa room, Iguana's got something for everyone.

NORTH FORT LAUDERDALE. Cheers is, like the television show, a place where it seems everyone knows your name. A local watering hole popular among locals. Live blues and rock shows are featured most nights of the week. Join a friendly game of darts or pool. Make sure you make it for the extensive buffet during Happy Hour, when you can also get two-for-one drinks. Perfect for a casual, relaxed night out.

LAS OLAS. Buddhist motifs and accents of red and blue adorn the white interior of this Asian-inspired lounge. VIP perks and bottle service draw an attractive, high-end clientele, but on Wednesday nights requirements are relaxed and drink specials make the lounge a more viable option. Jackie Chan video displays and DJs spinning everything from house to funk provide ample entertainment.

LAS OLAS. Enjoy outside dining in the heart of the Las Olas Boulevard area. Plenty of seating lines the street where you can dine on great chicken and seafood sandwiches, special entrées, and pastas. Inside, you'll find a large, cozy dining area with a bar that's popular with the locals. Live music fills the air most evenings and the place tends to get packed. A great place to be seen, enjoy a great meal, and people watch.