The Blue Scholars headline a New Year's party with Cancer Rising, Bad Luk, and DJs Sabzi and Marc Sense. Suite G, 513 N 36th St, 632-5656, 9 pm, $10 adv./$12 DOS.
SEX AND THE CITY
New York's iio performs. Club Medusa, 2218 Western Ave, 448-8887, 8 pm, $35.
NEW YEAR'S EVE SOIREE
Featuring a live performance from Femme Fatale as well as DJs Scott Keith, Mea, Eva, Flave, Chronus, and Raven. Contour, 807 First Ave, 447-7704, 8 pm, $40 adv./$45 DOS.
A NASTY, ROCKIN' NEW YEAR'S
Comedian Teina Manu emcees the party featuring Ramones Tribute Band 1234, Murdock, Dragstrip Riot, and the All American Playboys. Catwalk, 172 S Washington St, 622-1863, 9 pm, $10.
THE SURREALIST BALL
Music by Quasi Nada, March Fourth Marching Band, Vitamin D, and DJ Diem. Also featuring a fashion show and Danse Bleue aerial performance and complimentary cupcake kiss at midnight. Naval Reserve Building, South Lake Union Park Complex, 860 Terry Ave N, 675-1208, 8 pm, $25 adv./$35 DOS.
NEW YEAR'S EVE GALA
Darwin Allen and Rob Dolin host a party featuring free drinks, four DJs, two dance floors, and a dessert bar. Harbor Club Seattle, 801 Second Ave, www.wuxx.com/events/nye, 9 pm, $75.
NEW YEAR'S EVE DANCE PARTY
Guest DJs and happy-hour prices all night. Kincora Pub, 518 E Pine St, 325-0436, 10 pm, free.
HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH NEW YEAR'S EVE SPECIAL
The cast of this summer's Re-bar production of Hedwig & the Angry Inch (starring Nick Garrison) performs musical selections from the play. Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars will also play. Crocodile, 2200 Second Ave, 441-5611, 9 pm, $17 adv./$20 DOS.
NEW YEAR'S AT W SEATTLE
Music from DJs DJMb, Darek Mazzone, Ramiro, Jeromy Nail, Slinky, Carlos Da Silva, Chloe, Deckard and Steele. W Seattle, 1112 Fourth Ave, 264-6000, 8 pm, free.
GET YOUR KICKS ON PIER 66
Live music by the Dudley Manlove Quartet, Soul Provider, the Swains, Ruby Dee & the Snakehandlers, the Wakefields, and Howard Bulson. Bell Harbor, Pier 66, 2211 Alaskan Way, 1-800-838-3006, 8 pm, $45.
NEW YEAR'S EVE AT HIGHWAY 99
Live music by Too Slim & the Tail Draggers, and a champagne toast at midnight. Highway 99 Blues Club, 1414 Alaskan Way, 382-2171, 9 pm, $15.
2004 NEW YEAR'S EVE GALA
A four-course dinner and live music from Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca. Century Ballroom, 915 E Pine St, 324-7263, 7 pm dinner, 9:30 pm dancing, $95 for dinner and dancing, $40 only dancing.
BLUE MOON NEW YEAR'S
Live music by A Gun That Shoots Knives, Monktail Creative Music Concern, and the Coleman Brown Band, with a free champagne toast at midnight. Blue Moon Tavern, 712 NE 45th St, 9 pm, free.
MAKTUB AT EMP
The Experience Music Project's fourth annual New Year's Eve show features live music by Maktub and Mountain Con. EMP, Sky Church, 325 Fifth Ave N, 770-2702, 9 pm, $25 for EMP members, $30 for general public.
THE HEAVEN AND HELL BALL
Consolidated Works presents the fifth annual Heaven and Hell Ball, with two stages, six bars, games, movies, champagne, and live music from United State of Electronica, Harvey Danger, AC Newman, and the Capillaries. Consolidated Works, 500 Boren Ave N, 325-6500, 8:30 pm, $30 adv./$35 DOS.
BLUWATER BALL
Music by Nasty's Funk Club, Phat Sidy Smokehouse, DJ Leopold Bloom, Brandy Westmore, and DJ Kristina. All three BluWater Bistro locations also feature a special four-course dinner ($36 per person). BluWater Bistro, 102 Lakeside Ave, 328-2233, 9 pm, $25.
KISS 106.1 NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION
DJs Victor Menegaux, Warren, and Daniel spin Top 40 and hiphop. Juan O'Riley's, 309 First Ave S, 622-5826, 9 pm, $25.
LARRY'S NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY
Featuring music from DJ Roc'phella and DJ D and a balloon drop at midnight. Larry's, 209 First Ave S, 624-3039, 9 pm, $10.
FAT CAT BLUES BAND
Live music by Fat Cat Blues Band with party favors and complimentary champagne toast. New Orleans Creole Restaurant, 114 First Ave S, 622-2563, 8 pm, $25.
A GREEK NEW YEAR'S EVE
An evening of modern Mediterranean dance music from DJ Chakka. The Scarlet Tree, 6521 Roosevelt Way NE, 523-7153, 8 pm, $15.
PARTY OVER HERE!!
Music by the Fitness, the Saturday Knights, Miss Margie & Alice Tiara, Wesley Holmes & Doug, Jacob London, Jeromy Nail, and Chris Field. Capitol Hill Arts Center, 1621 12th Ave, 388-0500, 9 pm, $15 adv.
TRACTOR NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH
Left Hand Smoke headlines with Ian McFeron and the Band and Tom Landa of the Paperboys. Tractor Tavern, 5213 Ballard Ave NW, 789-3599, 9 pm, $25.
RESIST BUSH'S JIVE - KEEP DISSENT ALIVE IN 2005
Radical Women and Freedom Socialist Party hosts an event featuring farcical theatrics, liberation libations, and dancing. New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave S, 722-6057, 8:30 pm, all ages, $5 donation for dancing, $15 donation for dinner.
ELEMENT NEW YEAR'S EVE EXTRAVAGANZA
DJ sets from DJ Icey, Dig Dug, and Mea. VIP tickets include admission to Heaven Ultra Lounge, a full buffet, champagne toast, and valet parking. Element, 332 Fifth Ave N, 441-4873, $30 general admission, $200 VIP.
NEW YEAR'S EVE BALL
Six bars, four DJs, and a food buffet with a midnight champagne toast. Seattle Marriott Waterfront Hotel, 2100 Alaskan Way, www.syndicateshows.com, $70 general admission, $120 VIP, advance ticket sales only.
NEW YEAR'S EVE FIESTA
Live music by the Omar Torrez Band. Ticket price includes food and drinks. Elliott Bay Brewery, 4720 California Ave SW, 932-8695, 8 pm, $100.
BLACK VELVET
Performances by DJ Sean Malik, dRED.I, Aaron Dixon, and guests. New Hope Baptist Church, 124 21st Ave, 600-1307, midnight, $10 for 18+, $5 for under 18.
NEW YEAR'S AT THE FUN HOUSE
DJs Mamma Casserole and Brian Foss spin punk, garage, and blues. Free champagne at midnight. The Fun House, 206 Fifth Ave, 374-8400, 9 pm, no cover after midnight.
OMNIVERSITY
Music by Michael Manaha, Gayatri, Ryn, Spectra, Lusine, Jerry Abstract, Nordic Soul, and many more. Oseao Gallery of the Senses, 1402 E Pike St, 666-4411, 10 pm, $15.
NEW YEAR'S EVE 2004
Music from FunkDJ with a champagne toast at midnight. Marcus' Martini Heaven, 88 Yesler Way, 624-3323, 9 pm, free.
NEW YEAR'S EVE CARNIVAL
Featuring DJs Scorpio and Toa, a kissing contest, strip pool, and champagne toast at midnight. The Bad Juju Lounge, 1518 11th Ave, 709-9951, 9 pm, free.
NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY
Music by DJ Kid Hops, Miss Solar System, Beehive, and guests. ToST, 513 N 36th St, 547-0240, 9 pm, $10 adv./$15 DOS.
SUNSET MILLER HIGH LIFE NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY
Music by Sgt. Major, Jimmy Flame & the Sexxy Boys, Twink the Wonder Kid, the Small Change, the Riffbrokers, High Page Delay, and many more. Sunset Tavern, 5433 Ballard Ave NW, 784-4880, 7 pm, $5.
NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH
The Showbox hosts a New Year's party with music by Super Diamond and Black Celebration. VIP tickets include party favors, VIP seating, an appetizer buffet, and drinks. Showbox, 1426 First Ave, 628-3151, 8 pm, $40 general public, $100 VIP.
SEAMONSTER LOUNGE NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY
Dirty DJs and a live performance by Tekgnosis. Seamonster Lounge, 2202 N 45th St, 992-1120, 9 pm, free.
LEGEND'S NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY
Live music by Ben Wah & the Late Night Trash. Legend's Bar & Grill, 4439 35th Ave SW, 938-3598, 9 pm, free.
FETE de RÉVEILLON
Live music, special New Year's desserts, and champagne. Le Pichet, 1933 First Ave, 256-1495, 10:30 pm, free.
NEW YEAR'S EVE AT THE LOBO
Live music by Deathlist 5, Kill the Precedent, and guests. Lobo Saloon, 422 Eastlake Ave E, 223-9204, 10 pm, $5.
ERNESTINE ANDERSON AND HER TRIO
Live music from Ernestine Anderson, her Trio, and Houston Person. Four-course dinner packages available. Jazz Alley, 2033 Sixth Ave, 441-9729, 6 pm and 11 pm, $95.50 for dinner and show, $60.50 for dessert and show, $42.50 for cocktails and show, and $125.50 for the first two packages.
HELL'S BELLES
Live music by Hell's Belles, Drop Six, and I Can Lick Any SOB in the House. Graceland, 109 Eastlake Ave E, 262-0482, 9 pm, $20.
NEW YEAR'S AT THE LIQUID LOUNGE
Live music by the Ted Dancin' Machine and the James Howlett Band. EMP Liquid Lounge, 325 Fifth Ave N, 770-2702, 9 pm, free.
GATSBY'S AMERICAN DREAM
Gatsby's American Dream headlines with Schoolyard Heroes, Kane Hodder, and Dolour. Studio Seven, 110 S Horton St, 286-1312, 8:30 pm, all ages, $10 adv./$12 DOS.
NEW YEAR'S EVE WITH THE GAELS
Live music with traditional Irish band, the Gaels. Conor Byrne's Pub, 5140 Ballard Ave NW, 784-3640, 9 pm, $10.
COMEBACK: NEW YEAR'S SLEAZE
Music from DJs Porq, Fucking in the Streets, Colby B, and MC Chompers. Chop Suey, 1325 E Madison St, 324-8000, 9 pm, $10.
APOCALYPSE
Music by Kottonmouth Kings, BT, Darude, Teck N9ne, Z-Trip, Ed Rush, and many more. Also featuring inflatable sumo wrestling, fire dancing, break dancing competitions, and a pro skate tour. Qwest Field, 800 Occidental Ave S, www.groundzeroevents.com, 8:30 pm, 16+, $40/$45.
PARAGON NEW YEAR'S EVE
Live music and DJs with champagne all night long. Paragon, 2125 Queen Anne Ave N, 283-4548, 9 pm, $10.
NIGHTIE NEW YEAR'S PARTY
Prizes for best bedtime attire. Tiki Bob's Cantina, 116 King St, 382-8454, 7 pm, $20/$25.
NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY
Live music by the Kennedy Brothers. Irish Emigrant, 5260 University Way NE, 525-2955, 9 pm, free.
SACRILICIOUS
Religious dress is encouraged. Mercury, 1009 E Union St, 328-9481, 9 pm, $10.
THE VALLEY DOLLS
Music by the Valley Dolls, DJ Timmy Boy, DJ Speedbump, and a burlesque performance by the Atomic Bombshells. The Last Supper Club, 124 S Washington St, 748-9975, 9 pm, $25.
NEW YEAR'S EVE AT THE PINK DOOR
Live music by the Mike Bisio Quartet. The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, 443-3241, 9 pm, free.
JELLO BIAFRA AND THE MELVINS
Jello Biafra performs with the Melvins, the Makers, the Evaporators, and Big Business. Neumo's, 925 E Pike St, 709-9442, 8 pm, $16.
DOC'S NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH
Live music by Enkrya, Drown Mary, Northwest Royale, Utterance, Dissonance, and Low Thin Square. Doc Maynard's, 608 First Ave, 682-4646, 7 pm, $15 before 9 pm, $25 after.
LITTLE RED HEN'S NEW YEAR'S EVE
Live music by the Dusty 45's and West Valley Highway. Little Red Hen, 7115 Woodlawn Ave NE, 522-1168, 9 pm, $16 adv./$18 DOS.
GET BUBBLY
Music from DJ Jen Woolfe, with a champagne toast at midnight. Capitol Club, 414 E Pine St, 325-2149, 9 pm, free.
NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH AT THE TRIPLE DOOR
Live music by Paul Delay and guests. Triple Door, 216 Union St, 838-4333, 7:30 and 10:30 pm, $50 dessert package, $75 dinner package.
NEW YEAR'S EVE UNDER THE SPACE NEEDLE
Dancing to Top 40, house, and funk with guest DJs. Reserved booths available. Watertown, 106 First Ave N, and Tini Bigs, 100 Denny Way, 9 pm, $25 for both clubs.
NEW YEAR'S EVE AT THE BALLROOM
Live hiphop by Biscuits and Gravy. Ballroom, 456 36th St, 634-2575, 9 pm, $15.
AN EVENING TO REMEMBER
Dinner and a champagne toast with music by DJ Tone. Bada Lounge, 2230 First Ave, 374-8717, 9 pm, $25 adv./$35 DOS.
NEW YEAR'S EVE
Music by Halo, Bryce, and Beatrice. See Sound Lounge, 115 Blanchard St, 374-3733, 9 pm, $40 adv./$60 DOS.
NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION
Music by DJs Kippy, Soonami, and Nobel. Drink specials all night. Noc Noc, 1516 Second Ave, 223-1333, 5 pm.
CENTRAL SALOON
Live music by Windopane and Tempered Cast. Central Saloon, 207 First Ave, 622-0209, 9 pm, $25.
THE RETROS
Live music by the Retros with DJ Trent Von. Fenix Underground, 109 S Washington St, 405-4323, 9 pm, $25.
J&M CAFE
Music by DJ Captain Morgan with a Heineken toast at midnight. J&M Cafe, 201 First Ave, 292-0663, 9 pm, $25.
MASQUERADE BALL AT NECTAR
Featuring DJs Jon Lemmon, Marc George, Lisa Bush, and Sky with fire performances by Pyrosutra. Nectar, 412 N 36th St, 632-2020, $30 adv./$35 DOS.
IT'S NOT GONNA LICK ITSELF
Featuring a champagne toast, balloon drop, and cash prize giveaways. Cowgirls Inc. , 421 First Ave S, 340-0777, 9 pm, $20.
APRÉ SKI
B-movies, formal ski attire, and a champagne fountain at 10 pm. Alibi Room, 85 Pike St, 623-3180, 8 pm, $15.
