Website: http://www.fuzeboxlounge.com/
The website includes a schedule of the different theme nights, as this is a very eclectic/alternative club. The club is in an old White Tower Hamburger restaurant (not White Castle). Interesting characters can be seen hanging out outside. Often, they're smoking (since smoking in bars is not allowed in New York). The inside is a black-and-white checkerboard floor with red puffy Naugahyde booths. Up in the balcony is the DJ booth and a few tables with stools. The dance floor is fronted by a stage, which attendees are welcome to dance on.
The chrome bar (can't forget that!) is checker-and-red-Naugahyde heaven. The bartenders are nice enough, but as it's busy, tipping helps them remember that you want your drink. Be nice to the bartenders, one rule I always learned. Victoria has been one of my favorite bartenders of all time. I've only seen her there on Saturday nights and karaoke nights.
My favorite nights to go were the Sunday Karaoke nights, but I think that they have changed since I left. If you want to go to a place with some good, liberal fun, go here on karaoke night. Conservatives should stay away, as singing is improved by drunkenness, and drunkenness leads to shenanigans.
My next favorite night has got to be Saturday ‘80s night. Everyone is there for fun. Basically, you get the college students who are sick of the "meat market" bar scene and want to dance to some good music. The other group you find is young adults who are trying to relive their high school years with the help of the friendly bartenders. If you're shy about dancing, don't worry here. Those who can dance are too busy concentrating to notice those who can't dance, and those who can't dance are too busy having fun while dancing to notice that others can't dance. The style of dancing, though, is not your normal bump-and-grind. You might get a Michael Jackson wannabe on stage or people jumping to "Come on Eileen".
Friday night here caters to the Goth scene, with industrial and trance music. It used to be good, but the last time I went, it was filled with mostly poseurs. Apparently an even heavier place opened up downtown. Ah well, I guess it was hard to be depressed amongst red Naugahyde.
If you're looking to take someone home, you might have some luck, but don't count on it. The density of people and loud music don't lend themselves to subtle conversation and flirting.
This bar is very GLBT friendly, but if you're a breeder like me, there’s still no reason to be intimidated.