Dallas, TX

Wednesday nights belong to the regulars who show up for karaoke hosted by Wayne Smith — the kind of host who knows how to keep the energy up and the crowd singing. Whether you're belting out your go-to anthem or discovering a new favorite, it's the neighborhood bar karaoke done right: unpretentious, fun, and reliably packed.

A $20 wine walk through local vendors and special stops, then back to Round-Up for the full evening — free line dance lessons at 7pm, karaoke in the front parlor at 8pm, and the Saloon Girls Show with Lip Sync Battle at 11pm. Raffle prizes and giveaways at 9:15pm, with proceeds supporting the safety and beautification of the Strip on Cedar Springs.

Thursday nights at Tony's Corner Pocket belong to the amateurs—a mix of first-timers and regulars taking the stage for the strip contest, backed by live drag performances and a crowd that shows up to have a genuinely good time. New dancers welcome; just bring your valid 21+ ID and talk to the emcee by 9PM to get in the rotation.

Gather with the drag-obsessed for Season 18's premiere — big screen, full bar, and a room that knows how to react when the runway hits. CRUSH brings the energy these moments deserve, with craft cocktails and the kind of crowd that's here for every lip sync, every elimination, and every wig snatch.

Friday nights at Tony's Corner Pocket belong to the amateur male strip contest and rotating drag performers — a packed room, high energy, and the kind of crowd that shows up ready to have a good time. Valid 21+ ID required; arrive by 9PM and catch the emcee to get in on the action.

Friday nights at Liquid Zoo belong to the Cher devotees and karaoke enthusiasts who show up to belt out every iconic ballad and dance track from the Queen of Reinvention herself. Hosted by Wayne Smith in the back bar starting at 9:30pm, it's the kind of themed karaoke night that turns a regular crowd into a proper singalong — expect plenty of costume changes, enthusiastic performances, and a room full of people who know every word.

Friday and Saturday nights at Pekers Bar belong to Totally Twisted Karaoke — the four-time Best Karaoke in DFW according to the Dallas Morning News. Fast, fair rotation means everyone gets their moment in the spotlight. Mics are disinfected, covers provided, and the song library is massive. 10pm to 2am.

Tony's Corner Pocket's Saturday night is the city's best-kept secret for live entertainment — amateur male dancers hitting the stage, drag performers bringing the energy, and a crowd that knows how to have a good time. Show up by 9PM with valid 21+ ID and catch the emcee to get in on the action. This is the kind of night that keeps people coming back.