Here's a brief rundown of Philly clubs... Shampoo: used to have good Thursday nights with deep house - similar to Vinyl on Fridays. Used to have good Saturday nights with Robbie Tronco spinning hard and progressive house. Now the only night that is decent is Sunday night w/ Chuck Addis, but that is a 17 and over night - so you get the kiddies up in the cut. Egypt: complete waste of time now... going real commercial. I can see them playing Top 40 in the near future. Chrome: the closest thing you are going to get to a NYC club in Philly. One of my favorites, and Robbie Tronco (philly's best DJ IMO) spins on Friday nights. One problem... not that many people go there. Maui: its closed now... good - it sucked Flow: Saturday night has Robbie Tronco spinning - so its a good time if nothing else is going on - not the best venue, but alright. Envy: I never liked Envy... way too small Motion: good place to go if you are into the rave scene. I'm not, so I don't go, but I can respect the talent they reel in. Paul Van Dyk has been there a couple of times. Evolution2: go only when they bring in outside talent, otherwise it isn't really worth it except for the fact that they are open later than 2:00am. Polyesters: 70s & 80s music... tends to attract older crowd (late 20s and 30s) - easy place to pick someone up, but it's definitely not a "hardcore" club - just go there to change it up once in awhile The Five Spot: old city club near Envy, seems to attract a very multicultural crowd (to be politically correct) - music varies, but mainly hip-hop. Adrenaline: if you are white don't go there... trust me - it's also been the site of several shootings 8th floor, Transit, Bash, Tribecca: never been to these places, but I've heard good and bad things about each I've left several out, but that should give you a good idea. The philly scene is more laid back than the NYC scene... people are less educated about the music (which is a shame), but you can still have a good time if you go out with friends.