Cheap things to do: Club parties

Dub War
Wondering what all this dubstep buzz is about? Dub War, the genre’s Gotham epicenter, will give you a quick lesson in skittering rhythms and massive basslines. Love. 179 MacDougal at W 8th St (212-477-5683, musicislove.net). Monthly Fridays; 10pm–4am; $15, before midnight $10.

The Bunker
Granted, the Bunker costs a bit more that the other soirees on this list—but considering it’s the city’s premier techno shindig, attracting stars such as John Tejada and Marcel Dettmann to the decks, it’s still a bargain. Public Assembly. 70 North 6th St between Kent and Wythe Aves, Williamsburg, Brooklyn (718-782-5188, publicassemblynyc.com). Monthly Fridays; 11pm-5am; $20, before midnight $10. Next event Mar 13.

The Hump
For many, the decade spanning 1988 to 1998 stands as hip-hop’s golden era. Apparently, DJs Myles and Lindsey agree, because that’s all they play at this busy midweek throwdown. The Blue Owl. 196 Second Ave between 12th and 13th Sts (212-505-2583, blueowlnyc.com). Wed 10pm–4am, FREE.

Salvation
You wouldn’t know that there’s a thriving goth underground in NYC unless you visited a party like Salvation, where black-clad, ebon-eyed night creatures commiserate to DJs Patrick and Cyn’s gloomy musings. Don Hill’s. 511 Greenwich St at Spring St (212-219-2850, donhills.com). Biweekly Saturdays; 10pm–4am, Next event Sat 28. $5.

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