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Times Leader features writer Mike McGinley is often called a man about town. Each week in this space, see who he saw while out and about at local clubs, bars and taverns.


Mike's Night Out

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March 29, 2010

Naked Grape a Friday-night attraction Several photos included in this story

With popular local band Handshakes & Headbutts playing at the Naked Grape in Plains Township on Friday, it was standing room only.

March 22, 2010

Sunday is 'funday' at Cafe 99 Several photos included in this story

While every day of the week may be a good time at Cafe 99 in the Parsons section of Wilkes-Barre, the sentiment especially rings true for Sunday.

March 18, 2010

St. Patrick's Day on Bourbon Street Several photos included in this story

One of three bars in the Downtown After Dark complex on South Main Street, Bourbon Street Saloon was a sea of green on Wednesday, March 17.

March 8, 2010

A new scene: Hardware Bar, Scranton Several photos included in this story

Known for female bartenders slapping guys' butts, girls dancing on the bar and bands spewing out signature songs, Hardware Bar needs no introduction.

March 1, 2010

A Saturday at Senunas' Several photos included in this story

Area musicians Aaron Bruch and Steve Husted took the stage at Senunas' on North Main Street in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday night.

February 22, 2010

It's all about the banter at Beer Boys Several photos included in this story

You can't beat the banter at Beer Boys, where about two dozen televisions show sporting events, bartenders are attentive and the bar food is affordable.

February 17, 2010

Feelin' Better Than Ever at BAR Several photos included in this story

Tuesdays are reserved for punk-rock and heavy-metal music at BAR in Plains Township.

February 9, 2010

Give it up for Funhouse Friday Several photos included in this story

You have to push the streamers to the side to have a conversation and deal with the clowns, some of whom tend bar, running around, but locals seem to like "Funhouse Friday."

February 1, 2010

Mike's Night Out: Rockin' at Rodano's Several photos included in this story

Rodano's is a popular nighttime spot nowadays, and known for more than just its pizza.

January 25, 2010

Mike's Night Out: Another Arena Sunday Several photos included in this story

Didn't think Sunday was a popular night to see what's happening on the local social scene?


Most Viewed Mike's Night Out Stories in Past 7 Days

1. Naked Grape a Friday-night attraction
2. Sunday is 'funday' at Cafe 99
3. A new scene: Hardware Bar, Scranton
4. Mike's Night Out: Rockin' at Rodano's
5. It's all about the banter at Beer Boys
6. A Saturday at Senunas'
7. St. Patrick's Day on Bourbon Street
8. Mike's Night Out: Another Arena Sunday



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