Breakin’ Beats

Where to get some drum ‘n’ bass in your face. . . .

* Science at the Pink. Measure the relativity of time and space, beat and rhythm, sound and sight and drum ‘n’ bass when you become a part of the experiments conducted at Science. The heat-driven dance floor accommodates some of the most fluid dancers grooving to the beats in authentic urban style. Already the experiment has turned from red to pink. Most recently held at firehouse-red Deville’s, Science moved to the Pink on Sunday nights a few weeks back. 2810 Main St., Santa Monica, (310) 392-1077. 21 and older. $10 cover.

* Konkrete Jungle at Spaceland. Unleash the savage beast within you every Wednesday night when you ravage through the thickly rooted flora of jungle and hip-hop music echoing through this widely known Silver Lake haunt. 1717 Silver Lake Blvd., Silver Lake, (323) 413-4442. 21 and older. $5 cover.

* Tuesday Night Out at the Lava Lounge. Don’t forget to make a proper offering to the Goddess of the Volcano when you enter this Hawaiian-flavored haven for drum ‘n’ bass, jungle and the sounds of India every Tuesday night. 1533 N. La Brea Ave., Hollywood, (323) 876-6612. 21 and older. $2 cover.

* Back Door at the Room. If you want to experience the break beats in a truly underground atmosphere, make your way to the Room on Monday nights. The entrance to this hangout for people in the know is hidden in an alleyway in an usually busy stretch of old Hollywood. 1626 Cahuenga Blvd., between Hollywood Boulevard and Selma Avenue, (323) 462-7196. 21 and older. No cover.

* Bossa Nova at the Pink. Where electronica and fashion collide, the eyes have it. Choose the most eye-catching fabrics you can if you want to dress to impress at this see-and-be-seen scene Thursday nights. The line at the entrance is long, so you might as well look good. 2810 Main St., Santa Monica, (310) 281-7950. 21 and older. $10 cover.

* Atmosphere at the Viper Room. Like most things in the city of celebs, Atmosphere is all about money. This Sunset Strip landmark brings in the global talent--but it’s not cheap. 8852 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, (310) 358-1880, 21 and older. $15 cover.