Graceland features music from Pretty Girls Make Graves, the Catheters, and Hint Hint. Graceland, 109 Eastlake Ave E, 262-0482, doors at 8 pm, show at 10 pm, $15.
CRAZY CROCODILE NYE SPECTACULAR
Celebrate the New Year with live music from the Divorce, the Lights, Rotten Apples, and the Lashes. There will also be party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. Crocodile, 2200 Second Ave, 441-5611, 9 pm, $15.
SECOND ANNUAL JALWA NYE CELEBRATION
The second annual Jalwa New Year's Eve celebration at Chop Suey features music from DJ Manpreet, and Singh on dhol--plus dancers, drummers, henna tattoos, palm readers, Indian food, and a bunch of other surprises. Chop Suey, 1325 E Madison St, 324-8000, 9 pm, $20.
HOLLYWOOD NIGHTS NEW YEAR
Rock Salt's New Year's Eve party, hosted by Seattle Seahawk Koren Robinson (with music from DJ SupaSam, Eddie Francis, and Mr. Supreme), will be broadcast live on KUBE 93 FM. Rock Salt, 1232 Westlake Ave N, 284-1047, 9 pm, $20 adv, $25 DOS.
SHAKE AND SPIN NYE PARTY
Booth reservations are available for the Shake and Spin party at Tini Bigs, where you can dance to disco, Top 40, and house music while watching the Space Needle fireworks at midnight. Tini Bigs, 100 Denny Way, 284-0931, 5 pm, $25.
BOWL INTO 2004
Garage celebrates the New Year with an all-night happy hour, discounted lane rates, a guest DJ, and a midnight champagne toast. Garage, 1130 Broadway, 322-2296, $10 adv, $13 DOS.
NEW YEAR'S EVE NEW YORK STYLE
DJ Princess Superstar is the featured DJ at Club Medusa's party, which also has a champagne buffet and noisemakers for when the ball drops at midnight. Club Medusa, 2218 Western Ave, 448-8887, 8 pm, $45 adv, $60 DOS.
HEAVEN AND HELL
ConWorks parties with live music from the Long Winters, Lifesavas, Anna Oxygen, the Carolines, the Decemberists, Carrie Akre, IQU, and DJs Darek Mazzone, Greg Vandy, Foolchild, and Yeti. There will also be an angel and devil costume contest, three bars, and many more surprises. Consolidated Works, 500 Boren Ave N, www.ticketwindowonline.com, 8 pm, $20 adv.
CHAMPAGNE JAM AT THE COMET
New Luck Toy, the Mexican Blackbirds, and DJ sets from Lady Kerrin B supply the rock; Stu and Hernandez serve up the drinks. Comet Tavern, 922 E Pike St, 323-9853, 9 pm, $5.
THE SURREALIST BALL
Fremont's Essential Chocolate Factory is transforming itself into a "surrealist fantasyland" with music from StingShark and DJ Shapeshifter, a performance by Circus Contraption, a Haute Trash Fashion Show, two full no-host bars, a complimentary champagne toast at midnight, and a "sweet" surprise at 2 am. Costumes are encouraged. Essential Chocolate Factory, 3400 Phinney Ave N, 675-1208, 9 pm, $20 adv, $25 DOS.
NYE AT SHARK CLUB
Eighties cover band Rockit Science rings in the New Year at the Shark Club, with complimentary party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. Shark Club, 52 Lakeshore Plaza, Kirkland, 425-803-3003, 7 pm, $15.
NEW YEAR'S EVE AT LAST SUPPER CLUB
Last Supper Club hosts a party with three rooms of DJs and live music, featuring AC/DC cover band Hell's Belles. The dinner package includes a four-course meal, a champagne toast, reserved seating all night, and party favors. Last Supper Club, 124 S Washington St, 784-9975, 9 pm, $20 adv, $60 for dinner package, $10 after midnight.
NYE CELEBRATION
The Capitol Hill Arts Center's party is so big, it takes up two rooms. Music from Wesley Holmes, Jacob London, Brian Lyons, SunTzu Sound DJs, Kim Nauman & DJ Collage, Jayson Powell, and more. There will also be three full bars. Capitol Hill Arts Center, 1621 12th Ave, 325-6500, 9 pm, $12.
NEW YEAR'S EVE TANGO BALL
The Tango Ball features a dessert bar, a champagne toast, raffle prizes, and a 30-minute beginner lesson. With music by DJ Tony Fan. Ballard Odd Fellows Lodge, 1706 NW Market St, 781-9553, 9 pm, $25 adv, $30 DOS, $15 table reservation.
NYE AT THE HIDEAWAY
The Hideaway (in the old Sit & Spin space) celebrates the New Year with music from the Girls, Tyco Party, Science Victim, and a very special surprise dual-headlining guest. Hideaway, 2219 Fourth Ave, 9 pm, $6.
LAST CALL FOR 2003
The Bohemian celebrates with go-go dancers, party favors, and drink specials. Bohemian, 111 Yesler Way, 447-1514, 9 pm.
THE FENIX'S NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH
The Fenix has three levels of action, with five bars and music from Hit Explosion, Paul Sparkes, DJ Trent Von, and guests. Fenix Underground, 109 S Washington St, 405-4323, 6 pm, $30 joint cover.
HEY PRESTO!
The Capitol Club has DJ Sheriff, a champagne toast at midnight, and a special New Year's menu. Capitol Club, 414 E Pine St, 325-2149, free.
STUDIO SEVEN'S NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY
Celebrate with live music (from Five Foot Thick, Expiration Date, and Viscid), a champagne toast, free party favors, and a balloon drop at midnight. Studio Seven, 110 S Horton, 286-1312, 8 pm, $10.
HOKUM HALL'S NEW YEAR'S BASH
Join hosts Connie Corrick, Hugh Hastings, Louis Magor, and Ginny Tyler for an evening of special guests, an appearance from the Bidlows, and other New Year surprises. Hokum Hall, 7904 35th Ave SW, 937-3613, 8 pm, $25/$30.
NEW YEAR'S EVE AT THE FUN HOUSE
Ring in the New Year with the Gloryholes and Tales from the Birdbath. Fun House, 206 Fifth Ave N, 374-8400, 9:30 pm, $5.
FIDDLER'S INN NEW YEAR'S BASH
Altered States of Funk celebrate the New Year with a light show and champagne toast at midnight. Fiddler's Inn, 9219 35th Ave NE, 525-0752, 9 pm, $7 adv/$10 DOS.
NU YEAR'S EVE
Optimus Rhyme and the 100th Monkey rock the free New Year's party at EMP's Liquid Lounge. Liquid Lounge, 325 Fifth Ave N, 770-2777, 10 pm, free.
NEW YEAR'S EVE AT DUBLINER
Celebrate with live music from Black Sea Furys, Squeaky Cheeks, and Connor Eamon & the Bad Men. Dubliner, 3517 Fremont Ave N, 548-1508, 9:30 pm.
NEW YEAR'S EVE FUNK NIGHT
Shake it like a Polaroid picture at the Showbox's special New Year's Eve edition of Funk Night. Showbox, 1426 First Ave, 628-3151.
NEW YEAR'S AT THE TRACTOR
Celebrate with Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys and the Roy Kay Trio. Tractor, 5213 Ballard Ave NW, 9:30 pm, $20.
SCARLET TREE NYE PARTY
The Scarlet Tree celebrates with the R&B-funk band Entourage, free party favors, and a champagne toast at midnight. Scarlet Tree, 6521 Roosevelt Way NE, 523-7153, 6 pm, $12.
A VERY REGGAE NEW YEAR
Reggae artist Alex Duncan rings in the New Year at Fremont's Suite G. Suite G, 513 N 36th St, 632-5656, 9 pm, $20 adv/$25 DOS.
NEW YEAR'S DUB
The Rainbow's NYE party is a benefit for Northwest Harvest and features music from Dub Championz. Rainbow, 722 NE 45th St, 634-1761, 9 pm, $5 with canned food donation, $6 without.
NEW YEAR'S EVE AT THE ROCKSPORT
Author Unknown will play covers from the Beatles, Pearl Jam, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jimi Hendrix, and many more; DJ Hits will spin the dance music. Rocksport, 4209 SW Alaska St, 935-5838, 9 pm, $5.
OLD PEQULIAR PARTY
Ring in the New Year with Cast of Akwada at Ballard's Old Pequliar. Old Pequliar, 1722 NW Market St, 782-8886.
NEW YEAR'S BASH
Ben Way & Late Nite celebrate the New Year with a champagne toast and sandwiches at midnight. Legends, 4439 35th Ave SW, 983-3598, 9 pm, free.
NEW YEAR'S EVE AT THE LUCKY BREAK
The Lucky Break in Moses Lake has live music from Moral Crux, Ground Zero, and Social Rejectx. Lucky Break, 221 W Broadway Ave, Moses Lake, 509-765-9038, 9 pm, $3.
NEW YEAR'S AT JILLIAN'S
Roll the dice for your chance to win a Hummer at Jillian's NYE party, which also has a champagne toast at midnight, guest DJs, a fortune teller, and more. Jillian's, 731 Westlake Ave N, 223-0300, 7 pm, $15 adv/$20 DOS.
THE SKY BALL
Ring in the New Year under the Space Needle with three dance floors, a champagne toast, drink specials, and fireworks. Sky's party is a benefit for G.R.O.W--Giving Real Options to Women. Sky, 332 Fifth Ave N, 441-4873, 9 pm, 18+, $20 adv/$30 DOS/$75 VIP.
2004
Local DJs spin Top 40 and house, with a champagne toast at midnight, at Downunder. Downunder, 2407 First Ave, 728-4053, 8 pm.
UNITING SOULS NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION
Special Guests DJ Moses and Richard Segovia join Baltic Room residents Jon Lemmon and Jeromy Nail for a special New Year's Eve celebration. Baltic Room, 1207 Pine St, 625-4444, 8 pm, $12.
FESTIVAL DE LOS VOODOO
The Bad Juju Lounge presents Festival de los Voodoo. Bad Juju Lounge, 1518 11th Ave, 709-9951.
NU SOLTRIBE NYE '04
Celebrate New Year's Eve at ToST with a special performance by Nu SolTribe, guest DJs, and a champagne toast at midnight. ToST, 513 N 36th St, 547-0240, 9 pm, $10 general admission, $20 reserved seating.
FRENCH '75 NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH
Marcus' celebrates with a champagne toast at midnight while DJ Mullet spins. Marcus' Martini Heaven, 88 Yesler Way, 624-3323.
NEW YEAR'S EVE EXTRAVAGANZA
Live music from Curveador & the Bad Dates, with a guest DJ. Wildrose, 1021 E Pike St, 9 pm.
NEW YEAR'S EVE AT DOC MAYNARD'S
Celebrate with live music from Alkai Diggins, Northwest Royale, Enkrya, and Prozack Staple. Doc Maynard's, 608 First Ave, 682-4646, 8 pm, $30 joint cover.
ABSOLUT NEW YEAR'S PARTY
KISS 106.1 will broadcast live from this party, which features live music from Left Hand Smoke, Clumsy Lovers, Cambalache, the Dudley Manlove Quartet, and Lady A & Baby Blues Funk Band. Pier 66, 2211 Alaskan Way, 782-4488, 8 pm, $45.
NEIGHBOURS ANNUAL BLOWOUT
Celebrate the New Year with party favors, champagne, and, of course, plenty of dancing at Neighbours. Neighbours, 1509 Broadway, 324-5358, 8 pm, $8 adv/$10 DOS.
NEW YEAR'S EVE AT HELL'S KITCHEN
Local rockers the Jet City Fix ring in the New Year with the Iotolas and Chinatown at Hell's Kitchen. Hell's Kitchen, 3829 Sixth Ave, Tacoma, 253-759-6003, 9 pm, $5.
LITTLE RED HEN KARAOKE
Celebrate New Year's at the Little Red Hen with DJ Nathan's karaoke party. Little Red Hen, 7115 Woodlawn Ave NE, 522-1168, 9 pm, $8 before Dec 25, $10 DOS.
NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY AT THE FIREHOUSE
Mr. Miyagi & Friends ring in the New Year at the Ballard Firehouse. There will also be salmon or prime rib dinner available. Ballard Firehouse, 5429 Russell Ave NW, 229-4241, 9 pm.
NAUGHTY OR NICE NEW YEAR'S
BurningHearts Burlesque presents the Naughty or Nice New Year's, hosted by Miss Trixie Lane and featuring music from the Saint Louis. Formal dress is encouraged. Catwalk, 172 S Washington St, 622-1863, 8 pm, $15 adv/$20 DOS.
NEW YEAR'S AT THE CENTRAL
The Central has live music from Windowpane and Peepshow. Central Saloon, 207 First Ave S, 622-0209, 9 pm, $20/$30 joint cover.
ERNESTINE ANDERSON
Ernestine Anderson plays two sets on New Year's Eve. "First Set" package includes the show and a four-course dinner. "Ring in the New Year" package includes the show, coffee or tea, a choice of dessert, and party favors. Jazz Alley, 2033 Sixth Ave, 441-9729. First set at 8:45 pm, $75.50; second set at 10:30 pm, $50.50.
SUNSET McNEW YEAR'S
McNew Year's featuring music from Christy McWilson, Scott McCaughey, DJ MF McCake, and DJ McTaco Supreme. McFun! Sunset Tavern, 5433 Ballard Ave NW, 784-4880, 9 pm, $10.
DRAG BURLESQUE WRESTLING SHOW
It's Seattle's best semipro wrestlers vs. some of this city's most famous drag queens! Who will begin the New Year as champion? Double Header, 407 Second Ave, 624-8439.
LEILANI LANES' ROCKIN' ROLLIN' BOWLING NEW YEAR'S EVE
Twenty bucks a person will get you a reserved lane (with five to six people per lane), unlimited bowling for three hours, shoe rental, a champagne toast at midnight, door prizes, and a light show. Reservations are highly recommended. Leilani Lanes, 10201 Greenwood Ave N, 783-8010, 10 pm, $20.
BALKAN NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY
There will be live Gypsy party music from Bulgaria, Greece, Macedonia, and Albania played by local band Balkanarama. Porta Greek Taverna, 2245 Eastlake Ave E, 860-0284, 10 pm, $8 before midnight, $6 after.
RENDEZVOUS NEW YEAR
The OK Hotel House Band and other musical guests ring in the New Year at Rendezvous' free party. Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave, 441-5823, 9 pm, free.
NEW YEAR'S EVE AT THE VOGUE
Celebrate the Vogue's 20th anniversary party with champagne, party favors, and dancing. The Vogue, 1516 11th Ave, 324-5778, 9 pm.
NEW YEAR'S AT CHINA HARBOR
This party features music from DJs XTC, Orion, Krayz, Funkdaddy, and more. There will also be a balloon drop, a free buffet, go-go dancers, and other surprises. Formal attire is recommended. China Harbor, 2040 Westlake Ave N, 265-1747, 9 pm, $20 adv/$25 DOS.
NEW YEAR'S EVE THROWBACK PARTY
Watch the ball drop on the big screen while DJs Whatevah, Kun Luv, and Druha supply the beats. There will also be prizes and giveaways, guest appearances from Seahawks and Sonic team members, and other suprises. Tommy's Nightclub, 4552 University Way NE, 634-3144, 9:30 pm, women $10 before 10:30, $15 after, men $15 before 10:30, $20 after.
NEW YEAR'S EVE AT ARISTOCRAT'S
Aristocrat's has DJs Christyle and Diony, and free party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. Aristocrat's, 220 Fourth Ave S, 571-4429, 9:30 pm, 18+, $15.
