Thanksgiving eve is considered the biggest party night of the year. Old family and friends are back in town and there’s no work or school scheduled the next day, so why wouldn’t this be the perfect reason to hit up all the local clubs and bars? Stuffed with more nightlife events than a holiday turkey’s got filling, we’ve got the best drink deals and dance parties from happy hour to after hours.
Thanksgroovin’
Premiere Sports and Entertainment presents DJ Reach, from NBC’s “Last Call with Carson Daly” and Marquee in New York City and Tao in Las Vegas. Jonathan Saidal is guest bartender. Open until 3am. Call for advance tickets. Denim, 1712 Walnut St., Philadelphia, 215.546.7850 ext. 4; www.denimprivateclub.com
Grotto Dance Party
Give thanks this year with an all-night grotto dance party starting at 10pm. Gigi, 319 Market St., Philadelphia, 215.574.8880; www.gigiphilly.com
Turkey Ball
The $20 cover fee includes all-night drink specials like $2 domestic beers, $3 import beers, $4 Ciroc drinks, $6 Ciroc/Redbull, and appetizers from 9pm – 10pm. Open until 3am. Lounge 125, 125 S. 2nd St. Philadelphia, 215.351.9026; www.lounge125.com
Pilgrims and Pocahontas Party
Check out the “Pilgrims and Pocahontas party” with $3 domestic drafts and well drinks from 7pm – 9pm. Mad River, 126 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, 215.923.5553; www.madriverphilly.com
Thanksgiving Happy Hour
Enjoy $3 Bud and Bud Lights, $3 Bacardi and Grey Goose drinks, plus $3 U-Call-Its from 6pm – 8pm for happy hour. McFadden’s, 461 N. 3rd St., Philadelphia, 215.928.0630; www.mcfaddensphilly.com
Thanksgiving Eve Extravaganza
The night starts at 5pm with host “Chio in the Morning” from Wired 96.5. Enjoy $1 Bud Light bottles until 8pm. RUNAMUK performs live on stage. Reed’s, 1486 Skippack Pk., Blue Bell, PA, 215.275.5060; www.reedsbluebell.com
Zee Bash of the Year
Ladies who attend before midnight will receive a complimentary admission with valid membership, a complimentary cocktail, and the chance to win spectacular prizes. Zee Bar, 100 Spring Garden St., Philadelphia, 215.922.2994; www.zee-bar.com
Dogfish Head Punkin Ale Tapping
On Thanksgiving Eve, join the tapping of two of the three remaining barrels of Dogfish Head Punkin Ale. The last one of 2006 will be tapped on Christmas Eve. The Grey Lodge Pub, 6235 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, 215.624.2969; www.greylodge.com
Vice: Thanksgiving Eve
Kevin Kong and guests spin dance, rock, electro and funk. Food and drink specials from 11pm – 2am; no cover. Valanni, 1229 Spruce St., Philadelphia, 215.790.9494; www.valanni.com
Lucy’s Hat Shop
Drink specials to give thanks to: $1 Miller Lite bottles and $3 Finlandia drinks from 10pm – midnight, &3 Soco lime shots and $2 Pabst cans all night long. Plus a DJ providing the beats for the night. Lucy’s Hat Shop, 247 Market St., Philadelphia, 215.413.1433; www.lucys215.com
Pre-Turkey Day Bash
Featuring live DJ upstairs & live music downstairs by Philly. Drink specials from 5:30pm – 7:30pm. Manayunk Brewery, 4120 Main St., Philadelphia, 215.482.8220; www.manayunkbrewery.com
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AroundPhilly Staff
