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Boardner’s, 1652 Cherokee Ave., Hollywood, (213) 462-9621. Currently promoting itself as Hollywood’s original lounge, this vintage watering hole has sweet bartenders and no pretense. 21 and over, no cover.

Canter’s Kibitz Room, 419 N. Fairfax Ave., L.A., (213) 651-2030. Have some matzo with your rock in an idyllic lounge-fly setting. Even Elvis hung out here. All ages, no cover.

Coconut Teaszer, 8117 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, (213) 654-4773. Aside from the occasional good live show, it’s the kind of place where garage bands get their friends to come see them. 18 and over (21 and over Mondays and Tuesday), cover varies.

Frolic Room, 6245 Hollywood Ave., Hollywood, (213) 462-5890. With the Ski Room a distant memory, this old juke joint carries its tattered torch. 21 and over, no cover.

Jacks Sugar Shack, 1707 Vine St., Hollywood, (213) 466-7005. From alternative country (Tuesday’s “Barndance”) to hepcat blues, Jacks is a musical paradise. 21 and over, cover varies.

Largo, 432 N. Fairfax Ave., L.A., (213) 852-1073. Undergoing a renaissance of sorts, this Fairfax district cabaret is booking some great live music, but don’t expect to scam your way out of paying a cover: This doorman takes his job very seriously. All ages, cover varies.

Queen Mary, 12249 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, (818) 506-5619. For 35 years, the city’s best drag divas have performed here. Wednesday is karaoke night and it’s a party. 21 and over, cover varies.

Small’s K.O., 5574 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, (213) 469-8258. Free shows Tuesday-Thursday in this always good-time hang. 21 and over, no cover.

Smog Cutter, 864 N. Virgil Ave., Silver Lake, (213) 667-9832. Neighborhood Thai bar filled with locals cutting the karaoke. 21 and over, no cover.

Three Clubs, 1123 Vine St., Hollywood, (213) 462-6441. This smoky cocktail-crowd nightspot is dark, packed and a cool joint for singles looking to go steady. 21 and over, no cover.