Go East, Young Man, to the San Gabriel Valley

Where to paint the town red in San Gabriel Valley:

* Safari Bar. Welcome to the jungle. This Amazon-themed club features live and DJ-ed music on the weekends and comedy Wednesday nights. Thursday and Friday it’s rock en espanol, Saturday KISS-FM DJs the dance tunes and on Sunday the Voodoo Lounge features house music. 2917 Eastland Center Drive, West Covina. (626) 915-6021. 21 and over. Cover varies. Full menu.

* McMurphy’s. Pasadena’s answer to Molly Malone’s. This cozy Irish pub features live tunes and DJ-ed music along with shepherd’s pie and corned beef and cabbage. 72 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena. (626) 666-1445. 21 and over. Cover varies. Full menu.

* National Sports Bar and Grill. Watch the game on your choice of 100 TVs or try one of the sports video games. 1360 W. Garvey Ave., West Covina. (626) 856-1000. All ages in restaurant; 21 and over in the bar. No cover. Full menu.

* The Muse. Billed “Pasadena’s premier nightclub,” this Old Town dance spot features house, hip-hop and dance music along with live bands. 54 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. (626) 793-0608. 21 and over. Cover varies. Full menu.

* Hilltop Restaurant. Situated on a hilltop, this restaurant-lounge at the Shilo Inn Hotel offers a mellow setting with spectacular views of the valley below. A classical pianist plays Tuesday through Thursday; jazz bands on weekends. 3101 Temple Ave., Pomona. (909) 598-7666. All ages; 21 to drink. $5 cover on weekends. Full menu.

* Cosmic Bowling. A wacky night at the bowling alley with laser lights, fog, glow-in-the-dark pins, music and music videos. Friday nights from midnight to 2 a.m. 675 Glendora Ave., West Covina. (626) 960-3636. All ages; 21 to drink. $12.95 per person; $2.50 for shoes.

* Gordon Biersch. Located off a courtyard near the main drag of Old Town, this hearty microbrewery features its three flagship brews and a full bar. 41 Hugus, Old Town Pasadena. (626) 449-0052. All ages. 21 to drink.