Throckmorton Mining Co.

OAK LAWN. Styled after a mineshaft – but fashionably so, of course – TMC is a certain favorite if you're into loud music, drag queens and late-night dancing. Part of a quartet of like-minded establishments on the same block, this cavernous club features themed nights each week, and each one brings a different crowd and a different brand of music, from hip-hop to house to '70s and '80s. Terrific draft and well specials accompany events, and there's no doubt that you'll spend some interesting time in the mineshaft.