Thanksgiving weekend club events

Whether it’s a holiday staycation or a busy attempt at entertaining family, the long Thanksgiving weekend is no time to hole up at home. After the tryptophan wears off, the city offers plenty of chances to catch a concert, sip a sophisticated cocktail or slam-dance next to a speaker. Here’s a smattering of weekend happenings to get you -- and your houseguests -- out of the house and on the town.

Friday

Miss Kitty’s White Trash Ball @ Dragonfly: The day after Thanksgiving, the “filthy family� from Miss Kitty’s monthly soirees will be outdoing themselves once again with the White Trash Ball, a gay-friendly, trailer-park-themed fete, complete with live performances, “truck stop games� and two areas of music -- one devoted entirely to hair metal. There’s no cover and $1 drinks from 9 to 10 p.m. Be warned: This bash is not for the faint of heart. Dragonfly, 6510 Santa Monica Blvd. 9 p.m. Free before 10 p.m. (323) 466-6111. www.misskittysparlour.com, www.thedragonfly.com.

Fable @ Medusa Lounge: The former Lowenbrau Keller has been reborn as the Medusa Lounge, but the new owners kept the beautifully bizarre Bavarian décor (originally installed by a German set decorator), complete with Wagnerian wood carvings and ornate chandeliers and stained glass. Friday sees the return of the aptly named “Fable� dance party featuring some of the best Tech-Funk and electro DJs from L.A.’s underground. Complimentary cocktail for the first 50 people and $5 cover until 11 p.m. with RSVP at www.fable-la.eventbrite.com. Medusa Lounge, 3211 Beverly Blvd. 9:30 p.m to 2 a.m. $5 to $10. (213) 382-5723, www.medusaloungela.com.

Soup Kitchen @ the Edison: Part Art Deco, part steampunk, and all gilded glamour, nothing says anachronistic opulence like the Edison. An absolute must-see for those out-of-town friends who think they’ve seen it all, this nightlife mecca will be holding its wildly popular “Soup Kitchen� specials on Friday evening. From 5 to 7, patrons who pass the strictly enforced dress code can get their fill of complimentary tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches, 40% off of drinks, plus a hand-selected bourbon or gin cocktail for 35 cents. Edison, 108 W. 2nd St. 5 to 7 p.m. (213) 613-0000, www.edisondowntown.com.

Compression @ Cinespace: After-Turkey Day dancing goes all night at Cinespace, with Compression’s one-year anniversary taking over the Hollywood Boulevard venue. Well known for bringing in top-shelf names in techno and electronica, Compression welcomes another dance music luminary, Claude VonStroke. Pace yourselves for this one -- the party goes till 4 a.m. Go to www.robtronik.com for more info and discounts. Cinespace, 6356 Hollywood Blvd. 9:30 p.m. to 4 a.m. $15 before 11 p.m. with RSVP. (323) 817-3456, www.cinespace.info.

Tiesto @ Shrine Auditorium: There’s probably nobody else around right now who fits the description of “international superstar DJ� better than Tijs Michiel Verwest, a.k.a. Tiesto. A producer of über-epic progressive trance, Mr. T captivates dance music fans by the tens of thousands all over the globe and is now touring behind his fourth studio album, “Kaleidescope.� Shrine Auditorium, 665 W. Jefferson Blvd. 7 p.m. Also Sat. $65. (213) 748-5116, www.shrineauditorium.com.

Saturday

Funky Sole @ Echo: If the words “deep funk,� “raw soul� and “no cover� sound like dance music magic to you, then Funky Sole is a must-go. L.A.’s longest-running soul dance party has developed a die-hard following, this week with DJs Music Man Miles and Clifton. The Echo, 1822 W. Sunset Blvd. Free. Sat., 10 p.m. (213) 413-8200, www.attheecho.com.

Avaland: Made in Brazil @ Avalon: The weekly hot spot for top-shelf electro and indie dance is handing the decks over to the Brazilians -- namely, DJs Anderson Noise and Junior C. Plus, they’ve thrown in a Swedish nob-twiddler for good measure, Sebastian Ingrosso. Watch for the “Made in Brazil� fliers and e-mails to win free VIP tickets and dinner at the Honey Lounge. Avalon, 1735 Vine St. 10 p.m. $15. (323) 462-8900, www.avalonhollywood.net.

Peaches w/ Amanda Blank @ Wiltern: With five albums under her belt, the queen of electroclash is still going strong in her sequined booty shorts. Catch her in all her hyper-sexualized glory at the Wiltern -- this time with the apparent heir to the “dirty electro-rap� crown, Amanda Blank. Wiltern, 3790 Wilshire Blvd. 8 p.m. $25 to $30. (213) 388-1400, www.livenation.com.

Black Crowes @ Club Nokia: No one does Southern blues rock quite like the Black Crowes. After 20 years and eight albums, the Robinson brothers always deliver the goods -- smoky, dirty and delicious rock, heavy on the psychedelia. Perfect for some raucous, post-Thanksgiving behavior. Club Nokia, 800 W. Olympic Blvd. 9 p.m. $45 to $51.50. (213) 765-7000, www.clubnokia.com.

Sunday

Harlow Gold Burlesque @ Bordello: Further proof that Sunday nights can get as steamy as any other, the gorgeous girls of Harlow Gold Burlesque bring a red-hot set of dance numbers to the Bordello Bar stage every week. Co-choreographed by Tracy Phillips and Dominic Carbone, Harlow Gold features burlesque never-quite-nude ditties with a classic yet edgy approach. Bordello, 901 E. 1st St. 8 p.m. (shows start at 9) $10. (213) 687-3766, www.bordellobar.com.

Deep w/ Tony Powell @ Vanguard: Since its beginnings at the Viper Room in 1998, Deep has become a L.A. clubland institution. Committed to a soulful, melodic side of house music, the weekly dance night has featured mega-talent including Frankie Knuckles, Louie Vega and David Morales. Dress for comfort, and get ready to sweat off the stuffing. Vanguard, 6021 Hollywood Blvd. $15. 10 p.m. (323) 463-3331.

For a list of even more Thanksgiving weekend events, visit www.theguide.latimes .com.

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