I got the chance to attend a celebration at Candleroom in honor of three local nightlife bigwigs (above, from left): Avi Adri, owner of Aura, Wade Hampton, marketing director at ghostbar (and several celebu-haunts in Las Vegas), and Tommy DeAlano, who owns Sunset Lounge and Candleroom. The music was poppin', the drinks -- courtesy of Tres Generaciones tequila, Sauza's upscale relative -- were flowin', and Candleroom was uncharacteristically not packed. I don't know how the boys have kept their respective lounges buzzy and popular these past few years, but I suppose that's why they were bestowed the big kudos last night ... congrats, gentlemen!
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Female-fronted metal band Otep has put in its time on the Ozzfest tour and released three albums. Its heavy sound should rattle the walls of intimate venue the Loft. 7 p.m. The Loft, 1135 S. Lamar St. $17.50. 1-800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Freestyle rap champ Eyedea performs with Abilities at 8 p.m. at the House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar St. $20-$35. houseofblues.com.
Philip Schanbaum's birthday party at Suite. Resident DJ Joe Vega spins, along with a performance from He Say She Say. Black-and-white attire is required. Must RSVP. 10 p.m. 4515 Travis St. No cover. 469-223-0567. reservations@suitedallas.com.
The RZ Group presents Spin City Volume 2 at Kinki. Local DJs NVS and Tekneek battle. 10 p.m. 3606 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-874-0400. kinkilounge.com.
The 10 Cane Rum Party at the Hotel Capri. Complimentary rum cocktails from 8 to 11 p.m. Champagne and mimosas for the ladies until midnight. Doors open for happy hour at 6 p.m. 2020 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-370-9944. thehotelcapri.com.
Girls Night Out at Plush. Robert Pennington and Rob Vaughn mix dance, hip-hop and Top 40. Groups of eight or more girls get a complimentary bottle. 10 p.m. 1400 Main St. 214-606-1203. myspace.com/plushdallas.
Beauty and the Geek at Purgatory. Girls in togas and guys in nerd outfits enjoy no cover before 11 p.m. Billy the Kidd, Hex, ATG and DTrain spin. Doors open at 10 p.m. 2208 Main St. $10. 972-567-3068. accessdallas.com.
South Beach Invades Glo, featuring DJ Onyx. 10 p.m. 2323 N. Henderson, Suite 101. No cover. 214-232-2692. myspace.com/gloloungedallas.