Cover Bands

When the only challenge you want is finding parking.

* House of Blues on Saturday. You like-a de ol’ time disco, you wanna rock ‘n’ roll all night? The House of Blues hosts a cover band extravaganza Saturday, with the original Boogie Knights, the kings of disco redux; ‘80s-flavored Metal Shop; and Beastified newcomers Hey Whitey Five-O. 8430 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, (323) 848-5100. 21 and over, $17.50.

* Make-Up at the El Rey Theatre, April 3. This monthly Saturday-night glam club’s Gutter Gangster house band is an adventurous gathering featuring members of Plexi, OtherStarPeople and Star 69. They invite guest singers each month to vogue their best Bowie, Queen, Kiss and T-Rex. Beware of flying glitter. 5515 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., (323) 769-5500. 18 and over. $10 cover.

* Opium Den on Wednesdays. The Den features Men Without Sex. No, they’re not a bunch of hard-luck losers cruising for ladies, they’re the popular ‘80s cover band that plays all your favorite songs from that strange decade. 1605 1/2 N. Ivar St., Hollywood, (323) 466-7800. 21 and over. $5 cover.

* Reseda Country Club, April 17. It doesn’t get much better or louder than a double-header tribute at this old Valley nightclub, which has invited the Atomic Punks--L.A.’s favorite early Van Halen tribute band--and Ratt and Roll, which always keeps the headbangers going round and round. 18419 Sherman Way, Reseda, (818) 881-2988. All ages. $10 cover. (If you can’t wait until April, the Atomic Punks play at Scruffy O’Sheas on March 19.)

* Scruffy O’Sheas. About three times a week, this Marina del Rey nightclub books retro bands, from Tuesday night regulars the Fab Four, to Saturday’s show with Led Zepagain. 822 Washington Blvd., Marina del Rey, (310) 821-0833. 21 and over. Cover varies.

* The Viper Room on Fridays. Seems some booties are meant for shakin’, that’s why the Viper’s Friday-night house band, the disco-era cover band Bootie Quake, is still creating tremors week after week. 8852 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, (310) 358-1880. 21 and over. $10 cover.

* The West End. With weekly shows such as Friday Night Fever with the Funky Hippeez, and Flashback Saturdays with 80 Sumthin’, this Santa Monica nightclub gives locals a chance to never grow up. What’s next, Nirvana ‘90s? 1301 5th St., Santa Monica, (310) 313-3293. 21 and over. Cover varies.