Jazz hottie Harry Connick Jr. has crooned for the audience at the The Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar, as have many other talented soulsters, since it opened almost two decades ago. Newer jazz hot spots include downtown’s sleek Pantages Martini Bar & Lounge and Little Italy’s cozy Olivia’s at 53. Enjoy swing jazz and jump blues nightly at Reservoir Lounge. At The Rivoli, talents have spanned from Courtney Love to Iggy Pop; the tradition continues with an eclectic mix of up-and-comers at this Queen Street West mainstay. Guitar Hero addicts can get the real thing at Tattoo Rock Parlour (567 Queen St. W., 416-703-5488) where, in addition to a rock-concert-like scene, famed tattoo shop Black Line Studio has an ink parlour. If you’re one of the gazillion people obsessed with TV’s Dancing with the Stars, Lula Lounge (1585 Dundas St. W., 416-588-0307) is the place for you. Salsa newbies can grab a quick lesson before tearing it up to hot Latin beats.

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