Thursdays:

Tao
Celebrate a long weekend, or the advent of the weekend, at TAO at the Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino. The nightclub and lounge is decked out in Pacific Rim-inspired décor; think waterfalls, old-woods, and a 20-foot-tall Buddha welcoming in partygoers. The expansive 10,000–sq-ft. space encompasses two floors and has severalVIP rooms located off the dance floor. A second DJ in a room of the main dance floor spins house music for those who want variety throughout the evening. www.venetian.com

Tryst
It’s spectacularly fitting for the drama, and over-the-topness that is Vegas for its nightlife to encompass that. And Tryst nightclub at the Wynn is definitely up to par. Aside from the party scene, Tryst blows us away with its impressive cascading waterfall that trickles into a lagoon and an open-air dance floor that’s far from your ordinary club experience. www.wynn.com