You don't have to be drunk to sing karaoke, but it might help ease the jitters of stage fright. At Famous Sam's, those 21 and older can belt out tunes from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. every Thursday and Friday evening. Anyone brave enough to sing in front of strangers can sift through a hefty blue binder organized by artist and song title. Pick from Chicago's "All That Jazz," Coolio's classic "Gangsta's Paradise" or "Marijuanaville," a spoof of Jimmy Buffet's "Margaritaville," to name a few. You don't have to go it alone; with two wireless mikes on hand, steal your friends away from their drinks or the pool table, jump on a chair, and start dancing or singing from your seat. A large screen displays the lyrics, even color-coding them when a song features more than one singer. When not featuring lyrics, the same screens show sports games instead.
7134 E. Thomas Road, Scottsdale, (480) 994-4488, famoussams.net
