Nightlife Bargains

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The Deal	Where	Why
Saturday Night Special	The Thirsty Turtle White Plains (914) 993-0505	Feel like going out, but the recession’s got you down? If you find any loose change between your couch cushions, you can enjoy your night at The Thirsty Turtle. From 9 to 11 pm every Saturday, patrons can enjoy 50-cent drinks.
Happy Hour Party	Black Bear Saloon White Plains (914) 422-3270	Need a little reprieve from work? Black Bear Saloon has just the ticket. Book a Happy Hour with nine of your friends and get $2 beer, wine, and mixed drinks for any two hours, any day of the week. Call Megan Cody to book your $2 “you call it” happy hour.
Upscale Happy Hour	Opus 465 Armonk (914) 273-4676	If the words “happy hour” conjure up images of thumping techno music and cheap beer, Opus 465 may change that for you. For the 30-plus crowd seeking sophistication with their evening Merlot, there’s this two-floor restaurant and bar. On Mondays through Fridays from 4 to 6 pm, mingle with corporate types looking to take that edge off with Opus’s half-priced beers and house wines. Nosh on half-priced appetizers jalapeño cheddar bites and Peking duck spring rolls—or just nibble on the evening’s free buffet offering (changes daily). There’s even a live, two-piece acoustic band on Fridays to set the mood. And, as a bonus, you’ll leave still being able to hear and talk.
Ladies Night Special	Paulie’s Bar & Grill Pleasantville (914) 773-0003	Calling all women. From 10 pm to midnight, every Tuesday, Paulie’s charges $10 for all the drinks you can imbibe.