New Year’s Eve 2009

Minus the Bear at the Showbox

Ring in 2010 with live music from Minus the Bear, the Lonely Forest, and Kay Kay and His Weathered Underground. Showbox at the Market, 1426 First Ave, 628-3151, 8 pm, $28.

The Future Is Now

Celebrate the New Year with the Lookout’s 1950s “view of the future.” Dress up, watch the fireworks at the Space Needle, and enjoy a champagne toast at midnight. The Lookout, 757 Bellevue Ave E, 860-2752, 9 pm, $10.

Fascination Street at Showbox Sodo

Celebrate the New Year with bands covering old favorites. With performances by Fascination Street (the Cure tribute), Love Vigilantes (New Order tribute), the Charming Band (the Smiths tribute), and Dead Souls (Joy Division tribute). Showbox Sodo, 1700 First Ave S, www.showboxonline.com, 8 pm, $15.

New Year’s Eve 2010

DList presents a party featuring a performance by Ryan Leslie, music by DJ Ikon, a diamond giveaway from E.E. Robbins, aerialists, air sculptures, and more. Proceeds benefit C.A.T.C.H. the Nate Burleson Foundation. Fremont Studios, 155 N 35th St, 992-2710, $55–$99.

Emerald City Soul Club’s NYE Party

With the best soul, R&B, and funk music played by resident Soul Club and Dug DJs! With ’60s garage rock also spinning in the front room. Lo-Fi Performance Gallery, 429 Eastlake Ave E, 254-2824,
10 pm, $15.

U.S.E at Crocodile

Celebrate with U.S.E, Aqueduct, and Fresh Espresso! Crocodile, 2200 Second Ave, 441-7416, 8 pm, $20.

NYE 2009 with Apparat

Neumos hosts a NYE party with music by Apparat, Nosaj Thing, Lusine, and Nordic Soul. Neumos, 925 E Pike St, 709-9467, 9 pm, $20.

Hardcore New Year’s Eve at Vera Project

With live music by Unrestrained, Ill Intent, Envision, Parasitic Skies, Losing Skin, and Odd Rule. Vera Project, Seattle Center, 956-8372, 7:30 pm, $5/$6, all ages.

Studio Seven’s New Year’s Eve Bash

With Windowpane, Late September Dogs, Counterfist, Klover Jane, and Slick Tiffany. Studio Seven, 110 S Horton St, 286-1312, 8 pm, $10 adv/$15 DOS.

NYE at Nectar

Featuring Panda Con, Big High, and the Elements. Nectar, 412 N 36th St, 632-2020, 8 pm, $15.

Book of Black Earth at the Comet

Nothing like ringing in the New Year with metal—Book of Black Earth play with Harkonen, Lesbian, and the Shining Ones. Comet, 922 E Pike St, 322-9272, 8 pm, $10.

New Year’s Eve with the Fall of Troy

The Fall of Troy headline with openers Man Without Wax, M. Bison, Blood Cells, and Stage the Empire. El Corazón, 109 Eastlake Ave E, 381-3094, $12 adv/$15 DOS, all ages.

Bling in the New Year

Celebrate 2010 with the Can Can Castaways, Vince Mira, and the Heavenly Spies! The show starts at 7:30 pm, with a free dance party afterward at 10:30 pm. Can Can, 94 Pike St, 652-0832, 7:30 pm, $20–$100.

New Year’s Eve at ToST

Marmalade presents a NYE party with Surrealized, DJ Leopold Bloom, Faith, Bob “LBD” Lovelace, Buddhaful Mike, CD Littlefield, and many more. VIP packages are available. ToST, 513 N 36th St, 547-0240, 9 pm, $10 adv/$12 DOS.

Enchanted Eve at Motor

Featuring two stages of music by Simply Jeff, Dead P.A., Wheelz, James Renegade, Aaron Simpson, and many more. VIP packages include express entry, a T-shirt, gift bags, and more. Motor, 1950 First Ave S, www.clubmotorseattle.com, 8 pm, $20–$100.

The Dudley Manlove Quartet NYE Bash

With live music by the Dudley Manlove Quartet, of course! Sunset Tavern, 5433 Ballard Ave NW, 784-4880, 9 pm, $20 adv/$25 DOS.

New Year’s Eve Party at Wildrose

Wildrose’s party is so big, they’re bringing in a heated tent and taking it outside! For their 25th anniversary, they’ll have DJs, three bars, burlesque performances, and door prizes. Wildrose, 1021 E Pike St, 324-9210, 9 pm.

NYE Bash at Tiger Lounge

With music by KEG, the Space Cretins, the F-Holes, and SpiderFace. Tiger Lounge, 412 Orcas St, 762-7357, 9 pm, $8 adv/$10 DOS.

NYE at LSC

Celebrate 2010 with three rooms of entertainment. A dinner show includes performances
by Pure Cirkus, followed by music by LSDJ and DJ Rekles. VIP packages are available. Last Supper Club, 124 S Washington St, 748-9975, 7 pm, $30–$750.

NYE Ibiza 2010

Featuring celebrity DJ Graham Funke, complimentary appetizers all night, a champagne toast, and more. VIP tables available. Ibiza, 528 Second Ave, 381-9090, 9 pm, $25 adv/$40 DOS.

Comeback! NYE

Ring in 2010 Comeback!-style with performances by Josh Peace, House of Charlatan, and resident DJs Colby B, Ponyboy, Fucking in the Streets, and more. Chop Suey, 1325 E Madison St, 324-8005, 9 pm, $10.

New Year’s Eve at Trinity

KISS 106.1 FM hosts this party with DJs Phase, Guy, Kazan, and VSOP. Trinity, 111 Yesler Way, 447-4140, 9 pm, $50.

New Year’s Eve with CAKE

With live music by CAKE, Throw Me the Statue, and King City, and a performance by locust dance troupe. Moore Theatre, 1926 Second Ave, 448-4852, 8 pm, $63–$73, all ages.

The Skylark’s NYE Party

With live music by the Stevedore and Guns N’ Rosetti! Skylark Cafe and Club, 3803 Delridge Way SW, 935-2111, 9 pm, free.

Punk Rock DJs at the Funhouse

DJ Baby J and DJ Blackout spin your favorite punk and rock tunes. Funhouse, 206 Fifth Ave N, 374-8400, 9:30 pm.

James Bond NYE Party

Dress up as your favorite Bond characters and ring in the New Year at Sinners & Saints. Sinners & Saints, 303 N 36th St, 547-0080, 9 pm, free.

Seattle Symphony’s New Year’s Eve

Featuring Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony and a countdown to 2010 with Maestro Gerard Schwarz. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St, 215-4747, 9 pm, $62.50–$150; pre-concert dinner available for $69 (must be purchased in advance).

Indulgence 2010 at the EMP|SFM

This party, sponsored by MOViN 92.5 FM, features live music from Dance Factory and 80s Invasion, comedy, more than 25 bars, three dance floors, VIP areas, food, and full access to the EMP museum. EMP|SFM, 325 Fifth Ave N, www.seattlebash.com, $59–$350.

LeRoy Bell and His Only Friends at the Triple Door

With two live performances from LeRoy Bell and His Only Friends. The 7 pm show is $100 and includes party favors, choice of appetizer, entrée, and dessert, and sparkling wine. The 10:30 pm show is $70 and includes a cheese course, dessert, and a glass of wine. Triple Door, 216 Union St, 838-4333, 7 and 10 pm, $100 and $70 packages available.

Citizen’s First Annual NYE Party

With DJs, dancing, party favors, hors d’oeuvres, and more! Citizen, 706 Taylor Ave N, 284-1015,
9 pm, $10.

Ring in the New Year Vegan

Plum Bistro hosts its first NYE party with a live DJ, cocktail specials, and dinner served until 9 pm. Plum Bistro, 1429 12th Ave, 838-5333, 6 pm, reservations required.

A Gun That Shoots Knives NYE Party

The Blue Moon rings in 2010 with the wacky A Gun That Shoots Knives! Blue Moon, 712 NE 45th St, 675-9116, 9 pm.

You Clean Up Real Nice! Canoe Year’s Eve Bash

Tickets include a champagne toast at midnight, appetizers from local restaurants, Glamour Shot photo ops, and more. With music by DJ Matthew Counts, the Shanks, the Braxmatics, Orkestar Zirkonium, and DJ Steven Miller. Canoe Social Club at Theatre Off Jackson, 409 Seventh Ave S, 9 pm, $25.

New Year’s Eve Soiree Blanche: White Party at Contour

“Dress to impress” and white attire is encouraged but not required. The afterparty features music by DJ Rap. Contour, 807 First Ave, 447-7704, 8 pm, $25.

A World to Win in 2010!

The Radical Women and the Freedom Socialist Party host their annual gala celebration that features a “Big Fat Greek Buffet,” dancing, political comedy, and a no-host bar. New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave S, 722-2453, 8:30 pm, $5/$17 for the buffet.

New Year’s Eve at Central Saloon

With Emeralds, Vultures 2012, Neon Nights, and Sickamore. Central Saloon, 207 First Ave S #1, 622-0209, 8 pm, $15.

The El Santo New Year’s Eve Soiree

The $20.10 cover includes an appetizer and entrée, one cocktail, and a glass of champagne for a midnight toast. The kitchen will stay open late afterward. The Saint, 1416 E Olive Way, 323-9922, 8 pm, $20.10, reservations recommended.

Ring-a-Ding-Ding in the New Year

This “retro glam” New Year’s party features cocktail specials, dinner, and dancing. Ticket price includes dinner and two drink tickets. Palace Ballroom, 2100 Fifth Ave, 448-2001, $110, 8 pm, reservations recommended.

Party Like It’s 1979

With music by Rick Smith and members of the Lonesome City Kings and the Girls, Steve Pearson and his new band British Racing Green, and a tribute to Ian Fisher played by the Jet City Rockers. China Harbor, 2040 Westlake Ave N, 425-531-2226, 9 pm, $25.

Vermillion’s New Year’s Eve Party

With a champagne toast at midnight and a sloppy joe bar! Vermillion, 1508 11th Ave, 709-9797, 9 pm, $5.

The Delene Cion NYE F#ckathon

With music by DJ Delene Cion. Brouwer’s Cafe, 400 N 35th St, 9 pm.

The Fourth Annual Havana New Year’s Eve Soiree

With music by DJs Soul Uno and Sean Cee, hats and noisemakers, 500 white balloons, and dozens of bottles of bubbly at midnight. Havana, 1010 E Pike St, 323-CUBA, 8 pm, $20.

New Year’s Eve Gala at Century Ballroom

Enjoy an evening of dancing, dining, and DJs playing swing, salsa, and more! Dinner packages at the Tin Table are available. Century Ballroom, 915 E Pine St, 320-8458, 7 pm, $20.

New Year’s Eve at the High Dive

With McTuff featuring Skerik, Andy Coe, Joe Doria, and D’Vonne Lewis. High Dive, 513 N 36th St, 632-0212, 9 pm, $10.

New Year’s Eve with the Bryant Moore Band

The Bryant Moore Band perform live to ring in 2010. Lottie’s Lounge, 4900 Rainier Ave S, 725-0519, 9 pm, free.

Celebrate at Norm’s

Norm’s hosts a NYE party with no cover! Norm’s Eatery & Ale House, 460 N 36th St, 547-1417, 9 pm, free.

New Year’s Eve at Tractor

The Dusty 45s and Mark Pickerel & His Praying Hands play two shows so you can ring in the new year twice—once in East Coast time and then again in West Coast time. Tractor Tavern, 5213 Ballard Ave NW, 789-3599, 6:30 pm, $20 adv/$25 DOS.

New Year’s Eve Ruckus

Noc Noc’s got a party with music by Brady K, Sean Majors, Mercury, MOJO, Nobel, and Marty Mar, along with light shows, lasers, and “an insanely stocked bar.” Noc Noc, 1516 Second Ave, 223-1333, 8 pm, $10.

Tini Bigs & Hula Hula NYE

Get two bars for the price of one—Tini Bigs and Hula Hula open at 4 pm and 8 pm, respectively, so you can enjoy drink specials, party favors, a special appetizer menu, and music by DJ Bo all night long. Tini Bigs, 100 Denny Way, 284-5003, 4 pm; Hula Hula 106 First Ave N, 284-5003, 8 pm. $10, table reservations available.

New Year’s Eve at the Living Room

DJ Utopia will be spinning downtempo and deep house, while the Living Room serves up its “inventive cocktails” all night. Happy hour is from 4 to 7 pm. Living Room, 1355 E Olive Way, 708-6021, 4 pm, free.

2010: A Space Odyssey

Cyber, goth, and fetish ballroom attire is encouraged for this party featuring a “Year in Review” slide show, a champagne toast, and party favors. Mercury@Machineworks, 1009 E Union St, www
.myspace.com/mercuryatmachinewerks, 8 pm, $10.

3rd Annual Black and White Masquerade Ball

The $25 cover includes dancing to music by local DJs, a mask, and champagne toast. Ballroom, 456 N 36th St, 634-2575, 8 pm, $25.

NYE at the Cha Cha

Cha Cha Lounge rings in 2010 with cheap drinks and no cover. Cha Cha, 1013 E Pike St, 322-0703, 8 pm, free.

NYE at the BottleNeck Lounge

The BottleNeck is serving up $6 glasses of champagne all night. BottleNeck Lounge, 323-1098,
4 pm, free.

NYE at Bandits

Bandits is serving drink specials all night. Bandits, 159 Denny Way, 443-5447, free.

Hayride to Hell

Highway 99 rings in the New Year with live music by Memphis Radio Kings, Ruby Dee and the Snakehandlers, Purty Mouth, and Vince Mira, along with performances by Tempting Tarts Burlesque and the Heavenly Spies. Highway 99 Blues Club, 1414 Alaskan Way, 382-2171, 6 pm, $15.

Turn Back the Clock!

Party like it’s 1999 with your favorite music of the ’90s and a Prince sing-along. Central Cinema, 1411 21st Ave, 328-3230, 10 pm, $12.

NYE at Georgetown Liquor Company

Celebrate the New Year with great vegetarian food and a free champagne toast at midnight. Georgetown Liquor Company, 5501 Airport Way S, 763-6764, 10 pm, free.

New Year’s Eve at the Garage!

The Garage is keeping its kitchen open until
1 am and accepting reservations for bowling lanes, pool tables, and private rooms. With a champagne toast at midnight. Garage, 1130 Broadway, 322-2296, 7 pm, free.

New Year’s Eve 2010 at Del Rey

With music by DJ Dyce and Cuervo Platino drink
specials. Del Rey, 2332 First Ave, 770-3228, 8 pm, $10.

The Blarney Stone’s NYE Celebration

With live music by U277! The Blarney Stone, 1909 Third Ave, 448-8439, 9 pm.

NYE:10

With Johnny Fever, Josh Quest, Gene Lee, Bryce, VJ Scobot, go-go dancers, a balloon drop and champagne toast at midnight, and more. See Sound Lounge, 115 Blanchard St, www.seesoundlounge
.com, 8 pm, $30 adv/$40 DOS.

New Year’s Eve 2010 at Paragon

With the Owuor Arunga Trio, DJ Martini, and cocktail specials! Festive attire recommended. Paragon, 2125 Queen Anne Ave N, 283-4548, 6 pm, reservations recommended for dinner.

Party at Parlor

With a comedy show featuring Bryan Callen from The Hangover and Bret Ernst from Weeds, two dance floors, multiple bars, door prizes, party favors, and more. Parlor Live Comedy Club, 700 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, 425-289-7000, 8 pm, $50.

New Year’s Eve Party Vegas Style

Play casino charity games from 8 to 10 pm, including Black Jack, Roulette, 50/50 raffle, and more. Karaoke goes from 10 pm to close with a champagne toast at midnight. Jabu’s Pub, 174 Roy St, 284-9093, 8 pm.

NYE at Juju!

With music from DJ Dev from Above. Table reservations are available. Juju, 2224 Second Ave, 728-4053, 9 pm.

NYE at Chez Gaudy

With specials on small plates and tapas and champagne for $18 a bottle (or two for $35). Chez Gaudy, 1802 Bellevue Ave, 329-4047, reservations recommended.

NYE at Jillian’s

With DJs, party favors, food and drink specials, and a champagne toast and cash balloon drop at midnight. Money! Jillian’s Billiard Club, 731 Westlake Ave N, 223-0300, $10.

As the World Falls Down: A Labyrinth Masquerade Ball

With Miss Trannyshack Anna Conda as the Goblin King, Ben DeLaCreme as Sarah, Fuchsia Foxxx as the Noble Fox, and music by DJ Frankenheart, DJ Riff Raff, and Darek Mazzone. There will be a full open bar, food by Skillet, art installations, and so much more. Proceeds will benefit Lifelong AIDS Alliance. Odd Fellows Hall, 915 E Pine St, 802-8048, 8 pm, $125.

Little Red Studio’s Masquerade Ball

Tuxes and evening gowns are suggested for Little Red Studio’s ball. They’ll provide the masks, music, hors d’oeuvres, champagne toast, aerial performances, and photographers. Little Red Studio, 400 Dexter Ave N, 328-4758, 9 pm, $50.

NYE at Slim’s Last Chance

Ring in the New Year at Slim’s Last Chance in Georgetown. I hear they have great chili. Slim’s Last Chance, 5606 First Ave N, 762-7900, 8 pm.

Island Style ’10

DJ Pedro and TimmyBoy will be spinning club hits, mashups, and party anthems. With a balloon drop and $1,000 in cash and prizes. Tiki Bob’s Cantina, 166 S King St, 382-8454, 8 pm, booth reservations available.

NYE at Fuel

With DJ Unme, RJW, Banny. Cover includes appetizers, snacks, and a champagne toast. Fuel, 164 Washington St, 405-3835, 9 pm, $10.

Kangaroo & Kiwi’s New Year’s Party

With party favors and a champagne toast! Kangaroo & Kiwi, 7305 Aurora Ave N, 297-0507, free.

A Benefit for Gilda’s Club

Guest DJs will be spinning at the Rendezvous all night and proceeds will benefit Gilda’s Club. Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave, 441-5823, 7 pm.

NYE at Waterwheel Lounge

Celebrate 2010 with fried chicken, karaoke, and champagne! Waterwheel Lounge, 7034 15th Ave NW, 784-5701.

Comedy Underground Presents Kristin Key

Kristin Key from Last Comic Standing performs two shows at the Comedy Underground’s NYE party. Comedy Underground, 109 S Washington St, 628-0303, 8 and 10:15 pm, $25.

Marrakesh Morroccan Restaurant’s NYE Dinner

Enjoy a five-course dinner for $24.50 with continuous belly-dancing and traditional Moroccan seating. Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant, 2334 Second Ave, 956-0500, reservations recommended.

Once in a Lifetime

Celebrate the New Year and see the Retros in their final performance ever. With multiple bars, free appetizers, and a champagne toast at midnight. Seattle Park’s Historic Naval Reserve Building, 960 Terry Ave N, www.theretros.com, 8 pm, $49 adv/$59 DOS.