‘Twas the night of Christmas / You...

‘Twas the night of Christmas / You know the routine / The creatures were stirring / Still making the scene:

El Carmen, 8138 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, (213) 852-1552. What could be more L.A. than spending Christmas at a tequila and taco bar? Nada mucho. All ages, no cover.

Geckos Too, 297 E. Orangethorpe Ave., Fullerton, (714) 446-8900. It’s KROQ night at this Orange County dance club, and that means they’ll be playing the year’s hits--which this year means plenty of music by O.C. bands. 21 and over, $5 cover.

Good Luck, 1514 Hillhurst Ave., Los Feliz, (213) 666-3524. What the world needs now is luck, sweet luck. 21 and over, no cover.

Horseshoe Coffee House, 14568 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, (818) 986-4262. The venue of choice for the Valley’s punk-rock set will be jumpin’ on Christmas with various disaffected souls. All ages, no cover.

Jones, 7205 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, (213) 850-1727. This rock ‘n’ roll restaurant and bar comes equipped with trend-

defying gravity, which means it’s a no-brainer venue of choice for Christmas-night club crawlers. 21 and over, no cover.

The Safari Bar, 2917 Eastland Center Drive, West Covina, (818) 915-

6022. “Rockin’ Christmas Party” kicks off at 8, with dollar drinks till closing. 21 and over, $10 cover (bring a toy valued at $10 or more and get in free before 10:30 p.m.).

Shark Club at Grand Avenue, 1024 S. Grand Ave., downtown, (213) 747-0999. It’s “Asian Night” at this danceteria, geared for young Asians. 21 and over, $10 cover.