Date Cake

Date: Thursdays
Time: 10:00pm
Location: Savalas (285 Bedford Ave at South 1st, Williamsburg)
Cost: Free
File Under: Local hang out for the electronic DJ underground
More Info: Date Cake MySpace page
With Josh from Re:Up Magazine and Lady Base (aka P-Touch) behind this weekly party, you know that the music is going to cutting edge. Date Cake has become a local hangout for a who's who of the underground electronic music scene to come out play and discuss some of the finer releases that you will not here anywhere else. The DJs are always fantastic (Star Eyes of Syrup Girls, The Caption, Josh the Jah Breaker, etc.) and the vibe is always relaxed.

Reasonable Doubt Thursdays

Date: Thursdays
Time: 10:00pm
Location: Forbidden City (Avenue A between 13th and 14th)
Cost: Free
File Under: A weekly DJ showcase from Brooklyn's own Nature Sounds Records, Hip-Hop
More Info: Nature Sounds
Reasonable Doubt Thursdays, the residency of top-notch hip hop label Nature Sounds, brings a constant dedication to hip-hop excellence. Each week resident DJ Reason brings sucker free hip-hop, 80's and other general good time music in a relaxed bar/lounge (Japanese cuisine available).

Soul Scienz Thursdays

Date: Thursdays
Time: 9:00pm - 3:00am
Location: Buddha Lounge (29 East 3rd St at 2nd Ave)
Cost: free with RSVP
File Under: KJ Butta and crew spinning Classic & Underground Hip Hop, R&B, Soul, Funk, Breaks, Old School and One Hit Wonders
More Info: Soul Scienz website

Teabag Film Workshop

Date: Thursdays
Time: 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Silk Road Place (30 Mott Street)
Cost: $1 (one drink minimum)
File Under: Short film series for emerging film makers
More Info: Teabag
"The Teabag Film Workshop is a live short film screening featuring works from the rich pool of emerging local film makers. Each show offers a chance for the film maker to screen their work and have a chance to talk to the diverse audience about the film making experience."