CLUB HOPPIN’

The Elfstone Hollow Mystic Pub and Hideaway J.R.R. Tolkien fans should flock to this cozy neighborhood tavern, decorated with nymphs, wizards and gremlins. Such local bands as Dragonfly play classic ‘60s and ‘70s rock. Monday-Friday, 5 p.m.-2 a.m.; Saturday, noon-2 a.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m.-2 a.m. Live music starts at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sunday, and every other Friday. 7561 Center Ave., Suite 42, Huntington Beach. [714] 899-9918. No cover.

El Patio Night Club: This club-restaurant features live bands and DJs playing cumbia, merengue, salsa and more. 8 p.m. Wednesday through Monday. Restaurant opens at 11 a.m. 1750 La Palma Ave., Anaheim. (714) 758-1649. Cover: $5 weekdays, $7 weekends (including Friday night).

Club Harness at the Tiki Room: Dance in your favorite leather outfit to hard-core industrial Goth. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. the last Saturday of each month. 1700 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa. (949) 548-3533. Cover: $5. Must be 21 or over.

Fuse at Public Storage Coffee Lounge: Hear up-and-coming, underground electronic acts at this dressed-down former sports bar open to all ages. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Tuesday. 1652 W. Lincoln Ave., Anaheim, (714) 703-3393 or (714) 635-6067. Cover: $5.

Kitty Show at the Majestic: Top L.A. and local deejays spin European deep house, retro funk and disco for a 20ish crowd whose fashion spending supports some of Orange County’s leading youth-wear designers. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursday. 18582 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach, (949) 726-8879. Cover: $10.

Kona Lanes Bowling Center: Ages 16 and up can dance to hip-hop, disco and house music from at Club Crush, Saturdays at Kona Lanes Bowling Center. Live bands appear every Sunday to entertain ages 18 and over. Kona Lanes Bowling Center is at 2699 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa. (714) 545-1112. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Cover: $7 Saturday (bowling $2, shoes $2); $5 Sunday (bowling $1, shoes $1).