Rocks Lounge turns into a time machine for Empire Records, a night built entirely around the sound of the 1990s. Expect a mix of grunge, boy bands, R&B, and those dance-floor Eurodance tracks that everyone secretly still knows every word to—the DJ pulls from the big hits as well as the deeper cuts that'll have you digging through old memories. The crowd tends to lean nostalgic, singing along to songs they haven't heard in years and dancing like it's still the era of flannel shirts and butterfly clips.

With no cover charge, it's an easy one to drop into for a casual evening out, whether you're planning the whole night around it or just stopping by after dinner. The space has that lounge energy—dim lighting, a solid bar, and enough room to move if the music grabs you. Doors open at 8, with the music running from 9 to 11, giving you a tight window of pure 90s immersion before the night moves on to whatever's next. Just remember to bring your ID, since it's a 21-and-up crowd.