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    Midtown Barfly

    3.7 (60 reviews)
    Open 7:30 pm - 11:30 PM

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    Alex L.

    There aren't a lot of unique music venues in Sacramento. Midtown Barfly has thankfully filled a void, especially for those seeking certain types of music you wouldn't usually find elsewhere. At least now I know where to go when I want to see a Cure and Sisters of Mercy cover band night. Nestled in the back of what used to be the original Bacon & Butter, this is a great club to get your dance on with like-minded folks. I wasn't sure what to expect after literally passing by here hundreds of times, but what I got impressed me. The sound system was on point, the bads (at least on that night) super quality, the audience energetic and the drinks reasonably priced and stiff. Minus the awkward dance moves of the guy beside me most of the night, which is no fault of the establishment, and I can say it was a great evening. Besides maybe the Zebra Club, consider this your best alternative to Ace of Spades or the Golden 1 Center.

    Beautiful lights on the tree by the DJ booth at FACTOR IX inside Midtown Barfly
    Michelangelo S.

    Midtown Barfly Demonstrates Spectacular Event-Music Range! SITREP This venue is a top-notch mid-size venue (capacity 250-300 peeps) and Sacramento is better for having it. It's gone through a recent management change and left it's old name "Club 21". There are MANY events that take place here and go on at this venue of which I am not an expert, so I am restricting my comments solely to: (1) The New Weekly "FACTOR IX" which just had it's grand opening this past Sunday, promoted by DJ Bryan Hawk of ASYLUM fame; (2) The Weekly Tuesday Night "SWING 21" Nights; and, (3) The Monthly Gothic-Industrial-EBM event "REVERENCE" hosted by and put on by DONAVAN and JASMIN and their DJ crews. THE SET-UP I. FACTOR IX. Since Asylum formerly @ The Rage since 1994, and then this past year at The Park Ultra Lounge, has found a new reincarnation as FACTOR IX here at Midtown Barfly, and I think every one is excited about the Sunday night void being filled again. Spinning the best in Gothic-Industrial-EBM, FACTOR IX kicked off into high gear this past Sunday as it had it's FIRST Grand Opening. There is another grand opening promised in the near future when the venue's licensing allows for the 18-20 year old to join in as well. II. SWING 21. JOHNNY and his swing-dance team of instructors are the best in Sacramento, if not Northern California. TINA, HEATHER, BOB, MICHAEL, etc., have all been outstanding instructors in some of the most popular Swing-Dance venues across town. I started taking lessons from JOHNNY and TINA and MICHAEL "back in the day" when they instructed at the old "815 L Street" Club (now closed). They also continue to instruct at other local venues, including the "BALLROOM OF SACRAMENTO" (but that is another review). The Tuesday night crowd is one of the friendliest and most helpful when it comes to learning the basics of East Coast Swing, the Lindy Hop, the Shag, the Carolina Stomp, the Charleston, etc. etc. What is so cool about swing-dancing is that you can learn the basics of everything you need to know in 1 HR, really! III. REVERENCE. This crew of Darkwave 80s, EBM, Gothic-Industrial DJs are some of the most fun you will find anywhere in a hap'nin dance club! Regular DJ hosts DONAVON and JASMIN put on am impressive monthly dance gig that always has an eclectic crowd and brings in so many fun people to dance with (and sometimes gawk at with mile-high mohawks, and Siouxsie and Robert Smith make-up styles). And the rotating door of spectacular GUEST DJs is no less impressive! One of the best DJs ever is visiting DJ SKARKROW from San Jose. I've become wonderful friends with him and his lovely girlfriend JULIE. When they are up at bat, the music takes an inter-dimensional turn into aural-realms that I've never heard of before but love. It's awesome to hear wonderful music selections from the Netherlands, Germany, England, Austria, Mexico, Japan, etc. that never get played in any mainstream club. THE LOWDOWN The Midtown Barfly has a lot to offer on a wide variety of musical fronts!

    Dale P.

    This is a fun place! And it's a great place to learn to swing dance. Place is clean and very eclectic. There is a live band once a month. Swing lessons every Tuesday night. Salsa lessons every Wednesday night. The people are cool! All levels and skills are welcome. This is a really fun crowd. It gets crowded though. We can be found here most every Tuesday night. Hope to see you there.

    Salsa Wednesdays at Barfly
    Lisa R.

    Salsa Wednesdays at Barfly. Lesson at 8:00 with Nicole Lazo. Dancing until 1 am. Great laid back atmosphere on Wednesday night. There use to be salsa at Club 21 on Friday night but now with the new owners it is Wednesday.

    This was from a video I recorded, it was better in person, you have to experience it yourself to see it more clearly.

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    Just visited this bar. Went on an 80's night it was so much fun! If you get a chance to go I recommend it.

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    Ask the Community - Midtown Barfly

    Where can I find deep House music in sac? What nights and? Want to avoid top 40's. Thx!

    I'm looking for the same!! Anyone know of a place?!

    Is there salsa on Friday nights?

    Yes! $10 cover charge

    Is this an 18+ club and can I get a price of entrance?

    18+ with wristbands for being 21 and the entrance price varies by day/event.

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    $5 gets you in and an hour long lesson with Nicole Lazo and after enjoy social dancing until 1 am.

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