Hey, this is a recession! We don't have the money to pay a cover charge! Thus, the Gaslamp wins this year because it's that place to go and get your freak on for the love of dance. Aside from the waived cover, Gaslamp's dress code is relaxed and casual; some people finally realized how hard it is to break it down in stilettos. And suits for that matter. The dance floor in this wide-open space is massive (flanked by two bars), and whether you're into DJs spinning hip-hop and Top 40 or prefer a live '80s cover band, the Gaslamp hosts it all. So, wear what you want, dance to what you want and shake it spaciously—it's all free.