You have grown out of it, you say. Going to some dark place with strobe lights and not being able to engage in any decent conversation; sweating all over your designer slim-cuts; and all that boom-boom-boom. So call yourself a swinger tonight and enter the year smooth-like. The LOUNGE beckons. And your white wing tips will still look sharp tomorrow...

Allegra Lounge and Cigar Bar, 3523A St-Laurent, 288-4884 Musical quartet, champagne at 12, gourmet hors d'oeuvres and open bar from 10pm to 12. $100 advance and $110 at the door includes access to DiSalvio (see Clubs).

Harem Lounge, 22 St-Paul E., 393-1969 Masquerade in honour of Aaron's birthday. Reservations only.

Ile Noire, 342 Ontario E., 982-0866 Champagne, buffet and music for $10. Starts 10pm.

Jazzons, 300 Ontario E., 843-9818 Skip Bey and Tim Jackson performing. Buffet, champagne and two free drinks for $25 advance, $15 after 12.

Jello Bar, 151 Ontario E., 285-2621 Hollywood Tinseltown theme, featuring the band Atomic Cocktail and expanded premises. Tickets $20.

Le Lounge, 1333 Ste-Catherine E., 522-4717 Call for info.

Luba Lounge, 2109 Bleury, 288-LUBA All-night open bar, including champagne at 12, for $25.

Pegasse, 1693 St-Denis, 843-6360 DJ Stefan.

Typhoon Lounge, 5752 Monkland, 482-4448 Two DJs with eclectic, techno and house. Champagne and hors d'oeuvres for $8 in advance, $12 at the door.

Wax Lounge, 3481 St-Laurent, 282-0919 DJ Rom, champagne, hors d'oeuvres and party favours for $30 advance.

Yoda's Den, 256 Roy E., 844-0966 Resident DJs, drum & bass, ambient and house. No cover.