Alverno CollegeNightlife Listings

618 has good DJs, and the dance floor is usually bumping.

Thursday is ladies night, where you and four friends can get free covers all night. There are other weekly specials, including happy hours.

This is a student favorite, mostly because this club caters to students.

Come here if you're in the mood to dance. There's a 1,500-square-foot dance floor, and Hot Water caters to every kind of dance style: swing, tango, salsa, and even ballroom. Come check out the free salsa lessons every Saturday.

Billed as Wisconsin's largest gay bar, LaCage has weekly drag shows and nightly DJs.

Elsa's is a trendy little bar with a martini menu and some great wings.

Fitzgibbons' is a laid-back place to come enjoy a beer with some friends. Fun fact: This bar is more than 100 years old!

This is also a restaurant, but the bar side is a fun place to come for strong margaritas or to ride the giant red pepper!

Goolsby's has been ranked the No. 1 sports bar in Milwaukee for 30 years. There are tons of TVs showing lots of different games.

McGillicuddy's is an Irish pub, complete with Guinness, Harp, and Bass beer on tap. There's also a patio and outside bar, which is a fun place to be when it's warm outside.

Drinks are affordable here, especially during the happy hour during the week. There is also live music several nights a week.

If you're looking for some cheap food to go with your drinks, look no further than Rookies.

Come here on your birthday, when you'll get free drinks all night in a special birthday mug that you get to keep.

This brewpub has some delicious microbrews, including a raspberry wheat beer. They have a regular selection on tap, in addition to many seasonal brews.

Check out a comedy act here, especially when tickets are $5!

This cool little café has a great atmosphere to go along with its great food and coffee. There's free Wi-Fi and an old-fashioned jukebox.

Since this is also a restaurant, students under 21 can still get it and grab some food or watch people ride the giant red pepper.

Another fun comedy club to check out if you're not old enough to get into bars or just want a fun night out.

This is a concert venue that hosts local and regional bands, in addition to national acts, like All-Time Low, The White Tie Affair, and Weezer.