COLLEGE GUIDE: Where the Best DJ’s Are

Friday, September 07, 2012

Grace Fenton, GoLocalProv Contributor

 

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Need a nice, loud night out? Check out the clubs where you can find your DJ of choice. Photo: Wiki/Zoe from Seattle

Sick of frat parties? Just want to dance? We have the list of the best bars, restaurants and clubs with DJ's, drinks and dancing. Whether you're in the city or on the coast there is a place for everyone to visit and have a great night out.

Paragon, College Hill/Providence

From Thursday to Sunday, Paragon turns into a night club starting at 10:30 pm. You and your friends will be able to dance the night away in a college environment. Thursday 10:30pm-1am, Friday and Saturday 10:30pm-2am, Sunday 10:30pm-1am. 234 Thayer St, Providence. 401-331-6200.

Colosseum, Providence

There’s plenty to do at the Colosseum. With the “ruins” downstairs, visit the dubstep and electronic dance party every Saturday. Or, try the “mythology,” and “arena,” upstairs, to dance to mashups, top 40 dance remixes or take part in the event of the night—maybe it’s a foam party or Jell-O wrestling. For more information visit the website colosseumprov.com

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Monet, Providence

Providence’s longest running night club, Monet, has resident DJ’s—Vibe, Freezy and Kabeza—playing all the latest music on the club’s 50,000 plus watt sound system. Monet it also a great place to visit early in the school year while you can still enjoy the club’s music outdoors on The Sound Garden. Located at 115 Harris Ave. Visit www.monetlounge.com

Roxy, Providence

Roxy has events like Hot Latin Saturdays and foam parties. VIP services, variety of drinks and a DJ make it for a great night of dancing at the club. Visit the website for more information www.roxyri.com

Ocean Mist, Wakefield (good for URI students)

From rock and roll to reggae, Ocean Mist will keep you dancing all night. Located at 895 Mantunuck Beach Road, the bar is open weekends 8pm-1am with breakfast served until 2am and week days 11pm-1am, no breakfast. For more information call 401-782-3740 or visit www.oceanmist.net

Clam Jammers, Narragansett (good for URI students)

Located in Galilee, Clam Jammers is a hotspot for a great DJ and dancing along the coast. Plus, there are great drink and food specials. Friday and Saturday 9:30pm-1am. 294 Great Island Rd, Narragansett. 401-783-9600.

Charlie-o’s, Narragansett (good for URI students)

Break up the long week of classes and studying by visiting Charlie-o’s for a live DJ every Wednesday from 9pm-1am. With dancing, great food and drink, it’s enough to get you through the week. 2 Sand Hill Cove Road, call 401-782-2002 for more information.

Rhino Bar, Newport (good for Salve and RWU students)

Every Friday and Saturday Rhino Bar is the place to be if you want a DJ and dancing. Starting in the winter, every Thursday is Salve Night—bring your student ID for special drink deals. 337 Thames St. 401-846-0707. www.therhinobar.com

Boom Boom Room, Newport (good for Salve and RWU students)

The Boom Boom Room, part of the Clarke Cooke House Restaurant, will keep you dancing all night long. The 21+ room is open in the fall every Friday and Saturday from 9pm-1am. Located at 1 Bannister’s Warf, the Boom Boom Room can be reached at 401-849-2900 or at www.bannistersnewport.com

 

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