Note: the Pterodactyl had closed "for a couple of weeks" as of 16 June, but was open again as of 14 July.
As of 17 November, it is now Genesis, a gay bar.

Note: at this time (May 2000) the Pterodactyl does not have a liquor license. Their flyer states patrons are "welcome to bring beer & unfortified wine, but no liquor". (Updates will be made when I'm told about them)
"Well, I'm not sure how accurate my info is, beyond street addy and music slant {according to *me*}, but the Pterodactyl has re-opened at 607 W. 5th St., just beyond uptown Charlotte.... for anyone who would have known this, it is where 4808 used to be when they were downtown.... Club is open Thursday, Friday, & Saturday nights 'till about 3:30 or so, drinks are cheap, cost is $3/Thurs, $4/Fri, $5/Sat, or so I am told.... haven't been on a Fri night yet, as they have had techno/rave music on the past couple of Fri.s When I was there Thurs night, there were membership forms available at the door; I have no idea what this costs, as I consumed a bit more alcohol than I prolly should have before leaving, and quite forgot to find out about the memberships.... ;}
So far, on the two Sat nights and few Thurs nights I have been out there, the music has gone from *old* 'Dac stuff {as in ca. 1986} to some very new dark dance type music..... not too much industrial yet, but I think that's because the DJs haven't gotten too many requests for it.... Thurs nights seem to lean more heavily on the old stuff, but that's prolly just for the older crowd who shows up, I dunno...."
Directions to the Pterodactyl:
from East in town: take Independence Blvd. to the John Belk freeway {the left-hand split} and before you actually mefge with I-277, there will be an exit to McDowell & 6th Sts..... take this and come up 6th St {one way} through downtown and out the other side.... it looks a little gloomy, but is as safe as anywhere *else* in town.... Look for the intersection with Graham St., and after you go through that, the road will curve to the right.... there will be a place where you can make a U-turn to go "back" on W. 5th St. {one way the *other* way}, but if you miss the U-turn, just go down to the light at Cedar St...... there is construction there, and Cedar is actually closed between Trade & 5th Sts., but you can make a U-turn at the light since nothing will be turning from Cedar.... ;} As soon as you come under the overpass, there will be a small parking lot on your left, and a row of warehouses on the right. There is a big light-up sign with the Pterodactyl on it, and a door below that....

Most recent update 19 November 2000.

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