http://www.cityweekly.net/utah/articles.sec-8510-1-club-matters.html By Jon Paxton

A photo booth, pool tables and a real rock fireplace are reason enough for going to any bar, but all that combined with its proximity to a police station (for safety’s sake) make Twilite Lounge (347 E. 200 South) the safest and most fun bar in town. It’s long been a favorite of Club Matters—up there with places like Cheers to You and Bar X—because of its folksy, relaxed vibe. Though the trends come and go, Twilite will always be a part of Salt Lake City, as it has been since 1947. ]]> By Jon Paxton

Blak Lite Entertainment runs karaoke at Wasted Space (342 S. State) every Monday night for its version of Family Home Evening. ]]> By Jon Paxton

Junior’s (30 E. 300 South), one of our favorite downtown bars for a convivial atmosphere, has been a fixture of the Salt Lake City community, in one incarnation or another, since 1974. ]]> By Jon Paxton

Jimmie River hosts the best LGBT-friendly karaoke night every Wednesday at Club Jam (751 N. 300 West) in the Marmalade district. The evening begins with food at 5 p.m.]]> By Jon Paxton

Jesus or Genome, the solo project of Loom’s lead guitarist, Mike Cundick, is one of the better acoustic residencies around, and it’s at Poplar Street Pub (242 S. 200 West). ]]> By Jon Paxton

If you’re in town for the film festivals and find yourself wandering about in the valley, here are some of our favorite weekly events/activities and the places to find them. ]]> By Jon Paxton

January and February can be “dead months” in clubs, a Matron of Mayhem said as the Matrons were setting up their screen for Thigh High SciFi at Club Try-Angles (900 S. 251 West). ]]> By Jon Paxton

The OG Lumpy’s (3000 S. Highland Drive) is serious about its games. UtahPokerTour.com is featured every Monday and Wednesday at 7 p.m., with plenty of prizes given to winners]]> By Jon Paxton

Burt’s Tiki Lounge (726 S. State) is known for its punk and metal shows, but the bar is also home to one of the best interiors and crustiest bar staffs in the state—regardless of whether bands are onstage or not. ]]> By Jon Paxton

Babylon Down is a local reggae music collective that consistently pumps out dance-hall hits and packs the floors.]]> By Jon Paxton

We don't usually suggest foregoing dancing and drinks at clubs for flicks and drinks at bars, but we must this time.]]> By Jon Paxton

It’s getting nippy out there, and nothing fulfills winter cravings like a warm pot o’ meat & beans ... and ugly sweaters. ]]> By Jon Paxton

Pristine pool tables, an electric fireplace on the smoking patio and one of the friendliest bartenders in town—Momma—make The Spot (870 S. Main) one of the more consistent places to relax in SLC. ]]> By Jon Paxton

The bright minds behind Muscle Hawk and Nightfreq have teamed up to make Wednesday nights unforgettable at Bar Deluxe (666 S. State). ]]> By Jon Paxton

Known for the "coldest, cheapest and biggest drafts" in town, is also a great place for karaoke on Thursdays and Sundays.]]> By Jon Paxton

Saints & Sinners shuttered its doors recently, but reopened at the end of September with a different theme.]]> By Jon Paxton

Devil's Daughter, Willie's Lounge, Jam]]> By Jon Paxton

The Witches’ Ball: 666 S. State Not many witches can rival Margaret Hamilton’s performance as the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz]]> By Jon Paxton

Club DJ’s (3849 W. 5400 South, Taylorsville) was established in Bountiful, of all places, in 1982, but relocated to Taylorsville in 1993.]]> By Jon Paxton

The Russians are coming(!) back to The Depot (400 W. South Temple) for Red October, Russian Nights Volume 5, which will feature the return of DJ Dmitry Ko on Oct. 14; local Timone will open. ]]>