New Year’s Eve 2011

Cafe (Un)American

Produced by State v. Pan, Free Sheep Foundation, Canoe Social Club, and Vital 5 and featuring music and performances by Jherek Bischoff, DJ Darek Mazzone, Gabriel Teodros, Buffalo Madonna, Sten Skogen, King Dro, and many more. Ticket charge includes complimentary food and drink. See Stranger Suggests for more information. Washington Hall, 153 14th Ave, strangertickets.com, 9 pm, $100.

Neumos NYE Bender

Presented by Decibel and Trashed, with John Tejada, Bit Funk, Lusine, Sean Majors vs. Gene Lee, and Blondzie. Neumos, 925 E Pike St, 709-9467, neumos.com, $20.

Resolution 2012

Two rooms of music and performances with Nero, Alana Watson, Tritonal, Hyper Crush, DJ Benzi, and many more. VIP tickets are also available. WaMu Theater, 800 Occidental Ave, uscevents.com, 8 pm, $45-$129, 18+.

New Year’s Eve with Fleurs D’Egypte Dance Co.

Julia’s full menu is available during Fleurs D’Egypte Dance Co.’s performance. VIP tickets include a half bottle of champagne and a table near the stage. Julia’s on Broadway, 300 Broadway E, 427-7790, 8 pm, $15 general/$30 VIP.

Bling in the New Year

A “best of” performance featuring the Can Can Castaways, the Heavenly Spies, and many more. Can Can, 93 Pike St, Suite 307, 652-0832, thecancan.com, 7:30 and 10:30 pm, $20-$55.

The Moisture Festival’s NYE Extravaganza

With swing music by the Vic & Nick Trio, aerial performances by Quynbi and the Aerial Secret Service, acrobatics by Dr. Calamari & Acrophelia, and more. Includes a complimentary champagne toast and Godfrey Daniels will “fill the room with his signature red balloons at midnight.” Hale’s Palladium, 4301 Leary Way NW, 800-838-3006, 7:30 pm, $40/$60, all ages.

NYE at Trinity

With three rooms of music from Guy, VSOP, Tyler, DJ Phase, Pryme Tyme, and Jerry Wang. Cover also includes party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. Trinity, 111 Yesler Way, 447-4140, trinitynightclub.com, 8 pm, $35-$55.

Sparkle NYE 2012

With a balloon drop and champagne toast at midnight, and music from Stereo Medics, Keith Chambers, Miguel Alvarado, and DJ Payro. Table packages start at $250 and include party favors and a bottle of champagne. See Sound Lounge, 115 Blanchard St, 979-3733, seesoundlounge.com, $30/$40.

NYE 2012 at LSC

With five local DJs, aerialists, fire performers, and comedian Tommy Shin. VIP tables are available. Last Supper Club, 124 S Washington St, 748-9975, 7 pm, $20-$65.

NYE at Tia Lou’s

With DJ IcyIce of World Famous Beat Junkies and DJ A.S.I.A, and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Tia Lou’s, 2218 First Ave, 733-8226, 8 pm, $20.

The Tractor’s New Year’s Eve Party

With music from Eldridge Gravy & the Court Supreme, the Braxmatics, and DJ Leopold Bloom. Tractor Tavern, 5213 Ballard Ave NW, 789-3599, 9 pm, $20/$25.

Shipwreck Tavern’s Free NYE Party

With live music from Irukindji! Shipwreck Tavern, 4210 SW Admiral Way, 420-4718, 9 pm, free.

Jai Ho! New Year’s Eve Bollywood & Bhangra Dance Party

Featuring DJ Armaan, DJ Dekilla, and DJ UV. Hosted by Prashant. Columbia City Theatre, 4916 Rainier Ave S, jaihoparty.com, 9 pm, $30-$50.

New Year’s Eve Metal Extravaganza

With Sanctuary, A Lesson in Chaos, Fallen Angels, Reficul, and Elk’s Blood. VIP tickets are available. El Corazon, 109 Eastlake Ave E, 381-3094, 8 pm, $30-$60, all ages.

2012 CTC NYE

Watch the fireworks from the Columbia Tower Club with a live band, hors d’oeuvres, fortune-tellers, magicians, and a champagne toast. Hotel specials are available. Columbia Tower Club, 701 Fifth Ave, 622-2010, columbia-tower.com, 8 pm, $100 for members/$125 for general public.

Innerflight & Flammable’s NYE Party

With Brian Lyons, J Sun, Karl Kamakahi, Kadeejah Streets, Wesley Holmes, Rhines, and Tait Collins. Electric Tea Garden, 1402 E Pike St, 568-3972, 10 pm, $15.

New Year’s Eve with Brandi Carlile

And special guests Ivan & Alyosha. Neptune Theatre, 1303 NE 45th St, 877-784-4849, 8 pm, $125.

Juju to the Future

“New Year’s party back through the decades.” TIME TRAVEL! Juju, 2224 Second Ave, 728-4053, 10 pm.

New Year’s Eve at Slim’s

With live music from Marshall Scott Warner, the Black Crabs, Rachel Lynn Harrington & the Knockouts, Roy Kay Trio, and the 1Uppers. Slim’s Last Chance Chili Shack and Watering Hole, 5606 First Ave S, 762-7900, 9 pm, free.

New Year’s Eve with LeRoy Bell

With special guest Clinton Fearon. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave, 877-784-4849, stgpresents.org, 8 pm, $32.50-$47.50.

Little Red Hen’s New Year’s Eve Party

Includes dancing, party favors, a champagne toast, and a performance from Knut Bell & the Blue Collars. Little Red Hen, 7115 Woodlawn Ave NE, 522-1168, 9 pm, $10.

New Year’s Eve at Nectar

With Handful of Luvin’ and Flowmotion. Nectar, 412 N 36th St, 632-2020, 8 pm, $12.

New Year’s Eve at Serafina

With special dinner music by executive chef Brian Clevenger and live jazz from Sue Nixon. Serafina, 2043 Eastlake Ave E, 323-0807.

New Year’s Eve at New Orleans

With live music from Jeff & the Jet City Fliers. New Orleans, 114 First Ave S, 622-2563, neworleanscreolerestaurant.com, 9 pm.

New Year’s Eve Twenty Twelve

With Marques Houston, Eddie Francis, Amir Azer, and DJ DLook. VIP packages are available. iMusic, 332 Fifth Ave, imusicseattle.com, 8 pm, $35/$45.

New Year’s Eve at the High Dive

With a performance from Ian McFeron and the Fortune Dwellers. High Dive, 513 N 36th Ave, 632-0212, 9 pm, $20/$25.

New Year’s Eve Gala

With Tumbao, DJ El Travieso de la Salsa, Tangabrazo, DJ Erica Atnip, and DJ Riz. Tickets include a champagne toast and coat check. Dinner is served in the Ballroom at 7 pm with dancing starting at 9:30 pm. Century Ballroom, 915 E Pine St, second floor, 324-7263, centuryballroom.com, $35-$70.

Lo-Fi’s Fifth Annual New Year’s Eve Party

With the Emerald City Soul Club and Dug. Lo-Fi Performance Gallery, 429 B Eastlake Ave E, 9 pm.

New Year’s Eve with the Overton Berry Trio

The Sorrento Hotel hosts the Overton Berry Trio. Sorrento Hotel, 900 Madison St, 622-6400, hotelsorrento.com, 8 pm, free, all ages.

Bright Lights, Big City

The Lookout has a great view of the Space Needle’s fireworks show, a heated patio, and a champagne toast at midnight. The Lookout, 757 Bellevue Ave E, 329-0454, $10 after 7 pm.

New Year’s at the Mix

With live music from Crack Sabbath and Thaddillac. Also featuring DJ Million and a champagne toast. The Mix, 6006 12th Ave S, 767-0280, 8 pm, $20/$25.

New Year’s Eve Celebration

Celebrate with lots of wine, a DJ, and complimentary champagne at midnight. Reservations are accepted. The Local Vine, 1410 12th Ave, 257-5653, 6 pm, $15.

New Year’s Eve Winter Wonderland

With hors d’oeuvres, burlesque, and music from Mariu5, DJ Ren 1, DJ t333bone. Includes a sparkling cider toast at midnight, and post-midnight desserts. 18+ only, and photo ID required. The Center for Sex Positive Culture, 1602 15th Ave W, sexpositiveculture.org, 6 pm, $35/$40.

Good’s NYE Celebration

With music from Four Color Zack and Henski, hosted by Michael/Jordan, and decorations by Rock Paper Sketch. Includes a champagne toast at midnight. HG Lodge, 722 E Pike St, 328-7666, hglodge.com, 10 pm, $20.

NYE at Old Pequliar

With music from DJ Hectophonic and complimentary party favors. Old Pequliar, 1722 NW Market St, 782-8886, 9 pm.

Cafe Flora’s NYE Menu

Choose either a four-course vegetarian dinner ($45 and reservations required) or an à la carte menu (no reservations required). Wine pairings, signature cocktails, and champagne are also available. Cafe Flora, 2901 E Madison St, 325-9100, 5 pm.

Grease Sing-Along

After the Grease sing-along screening, stick around for dancing to an hour of music videos. Central Cinema, 1411 21st Ave, central-cinema.com, 9:30 pm, $8/$10.

New Year’s Eve Party at King’s Hardware

With DJ Damaged Goods, Skee-Ball, and NO COVER. King’s Hardware, 5225 Ballard Ave NW, 782-0027, free.

Dancing at Tap House Grill

After dinner, enjoy dancing and drink specials all night long. Tap House Grill, 1506 Sixth Ave, 816-3314, 9 pm, $10-$20.

New Year’s Eve at Volunteer Park Cafe

Chef Ericka Burke’s five-course dinner is $75 a person with wine pairings for an additional $20. The menu includes oysters, sage brown butter pumpkin soup, and more. Seating is limited, reservations are required. Volunteer Park Cafe, 1501 17th Ave E, 328-3155, alwaysfreshgoodness.com, 7 pm.

New Year’s Eve at Volume

Featuring DJ Ivy, DJ Apollo, and Miko Sinz. Booth reservations are available. Volume, 172 S Washington St, 679-1744, volumeseattle.com.

Ring in the New Year at Le Pichet

With special New Year’s dishes, party favors, a champagne toast at midnight, and live music from Eli Rosenblatt. Le Pichet, 1933 First Ave, 256-1499, lepichetseattle.com, 5 pm.

New Year’s Eve at Sweet Lou’s

With live music by the Sourmash Stevedores and Kate Lynne Logan. Sweet Lou’s, 820 NW 85th St, 782-9690, 9 pm, free.

New Year’s Eve at Crush

Crush will be offering both their tasting menu (for $125) as well as an à la carte menu. They’ll also be offering champagne and party favors at midnight for an additional $25, and they’ll have a burn barrel (burn your regrets!) and cigars on the patio. Crush, 2319 E Madison St, 302-7874, chefjasonwilson.com.

Funky Ass New Year’s Bash

With Show Nuff Fun and the Gravity Kings. The Scarlet Tree, 801 NE 65th St, Suite C, 523-8888, 10 pm, $10.

The 5 Point’s NYE Party

With a great view of the Space Needle fireworks (even from the men’s room!). 5 Point, 415 Cedar St, 448-9993, free.

New Year’s at the Alki Tavern

With live music from Quarter Past 8. The Alki Tavern, 1321 Harbor Ave SW, 932-9970, 9:30 pm, free.

The Comet’s NYE Bash

With Country Lips, Bermudas, First Times, DJ Mamma Casserole. The Comet, 322-9272, 9 pm, $12.

1982 New Year’s Costume Bash

With live music from Ray Rivera Band, the Ben Rice Band, and SixteenTons. Central Saloon, 207 First Ave S #1, 622-0209, 9 pm, $15.

New Year’s Eve at the Rendezvous

With live music by Absolute Monarchs and Deadkill. Rendezvous, 2320 Second Ave, 441-5823, 9 pm.

Inferno’s NYE Party

With Lady Jane DJ, hors d’oeuvres (served between 8 and 10 pm), comedian Abbey Drake, singer Kate Reid, and a champagne toast. For women only. Renaissance Hotel, 515 Madison St, hotflashdances.com, 8 pm, $20-$55.

Sixth Annual Havana NYE Party

With DJs Soul Uno and Sean Cee. Havana, 1010 E Pike St, 323-CUBA, havanasocial.com, 10 pm, $20.

Watch the Fireworks at the Funhouse

With new wave music from DJ Baby J and DJ Blackout, modern belly dancing from Deb Rubine and Fuchsia FoXXX, and a champagne toast. Funhouse, 206 Fifth Ave N, 374-8400, 9 pm, $10.

Tini Bigs and Hula Hula’s New Year’s Eve Party

Pay one cover to get into both bars. Tini Bigs has music from DJ Bo and Hula Hula has karaoke all night long. Table reservations are available. Tini Bigs, 100 Denny Way, 284-5003, facebook.com/tini.bigs, 8 pm, $10.

New Year’s Eve at Contour

Top 40, club, and old school music from DJ Buttnaked, Deejay Tone, DJ Tre, and DJ Aron. Tickets include free hors d’oeuvres and a champagne toast. DJ Speedbump and DJ Chronus spin during the after-hours party. Contour, 807 First Ave, 447-7704, clubcontour.com, 9 pm, $20/$25.

New Year’s Eve at Linda’s

Linda’s and DJ Hank Rock celebrate the New Year all night long with a New York countdown at 9 pm, a Chicago countdown at 10 pm, and a Mazatlan countdown at 11 pm. And as always, there’s no cover. (And New Year’s Day brunch starts at 10 am on Sunday.) Linda’s Tavern, 707 E Pine St, 325-1220, 9 pm, free.

NYE at the Berliner

With DJ Ryan Milano and Dessi Devine. Berliner Pub, 221 Main Ave S, Renton, 793-6437, $5.

NYE at Conor Byrne

With Miss Mamie Lavona the Exotic Mulatta and Her White Boy Band and Bakelite 78. Conor Byrne, 5140 Ballard Ave NW, 784-3640, 9 pm.

Party with the Moonspinners

Vito’s New Year’s Eve celebration, featuring live music by the Moonspinners. Vito’s, 927 Ninth Ave, 397-4053, vitosseattle.com, 9:30 pm.

New Year’s Eve at A Terrible Beauty

With live music from Ready Steady Go, party favors, and champagne. A Terrible Beauty, 4752 California Ave SW, 453-4066, dinner starts at 5:30 pm, music starts at 8 pm, free.

New Year’s Eve with the Yadda Yadda Blues Band

Live music from the Yadda Yadda Blues Band and McTuff. Limited table reservations are available. The White Rabbit, 513 N 36th St Suite E, 588-0155, fremontwhiterabbit.com, 9 pm, $8.

Hayride to Hell New Year’s Eve Bash

With the Hot Roddin’ Romeos, the Rainieros, the Blue Velvet Dancers, Mark Pickerel, and Nick Vigarino. Highway 99 Blues Club, 1414 Alaskan Way, 382-2171, 6 pm, $15.

New Year’s Eve with Andre Nickatina

Also featuring Eli aka Smoov-E, Mumbles, Mike P, Chillest Illest, DJ Prince, and C.O.S. VIP package includes early 7:30 pm entry (no lines), a meet and greet with Nickatina, a poster, and tour laminate. Studio Seven, 110 S Horton St, 286-1312, 8 pm, $40-$80, all ages.

New Year’s Eve at the Triple Door

With two performances from blues guitarist Coco Montoya. First show includes dinner, second show includes dessert. And in the Musicquarium, the Triple Door’s bar, the Theoretics celebrate New Year’s Eve with a free show starting at 9:30 pm. Triple Door, 216 Union St, 838-4333, tripledoor.com, $100 for 7 pm show, $70 for 10:30 pm show.

Island Style ’12

With Switch and Wiggles and special guest DJs. Tiki Bob’s 166 S King St, 382-8454, 8 pm.

Baltic Room’s New Year’s Eve Bash

With DJ Skiddle, Sammy LaForge, a full open bar, and complimentary buffet. Baltic Room, 1207 Pine St, 625-4444, the balticroom.net, 9 pm, $60-$150.

New Year’s in Napoli

Includes a four-course Neapolitan menu, a champagne toast, music by May Palmer, two-hour validated parking, and a view of the fireworks. Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria, 2200 Westlake Ave, 624-4422, tuttabella.com, 8 pm, $50.

Staple & Fancy Mercantile’s New Year’s Eve Menu

The “fancy” family-style meal will be served tableside from Chef Ethan Stowell’s misto cart. Seafood options will also be available. Staple & Fancy Mercantile, 4739 Ballard Ave NW, 789-1200, 5 pm, $75.

Trago’s NYE 2012 Latin Fiesta

Watch the fireworks at Trago with three dance floors, and exclusive champagne room, party favors and drink specials, complimentary champagne toast, live percussion by Ricardo Guity and Tony G, and more. Trago Cocina & Lounge, 701 Westlake Ave N, 623-2949, tragoseattle.com, 9 pm, $25-$55.

NYE at Amber

With music from DJ Kippy and complimentary party favors. Amber, 2214 First Ave, 728-8500, 5 pm, free.

Anchovies & Olives’ New Year’s Eve Menu

A multicourse seafood-focused menu includes geoduck crudo, Dungeness crab, octopus Bolognese, swordfish, and more. Anchovies & Olives, 1550 15th Ave, 838-8080, 5 pm, $75.

Bastille’s New Year’s Eve Menu

Along with the regular menu, chef Jason Stoneburner will create “celebratory items that are great for sharing with friends, including duck pâté, gougères, and pickled beets.” Includes a complimentary sparkling wine toast at midnight. Reservations are recommended. Bastille, 5307 Ballard Ave NW, 453-5014, bastilleseattle.com, 5:30 pm.

Fictitious Live! New Year’s Eve!

With DJ Bookem, $1 champagne, $2 beer, and $3 wine and wells. Boom! Theater Company, 429 Fairview Ave N, 9 pm, $10.

How to Cook a Wolf New Year’s Eve Menu

Chef Matt Fortner’s four-course menu has options including escolar crudo, beef tartar, potato gnocchi, grilled ahi tuna, and more. How to Cook a Wolf, 2208 Queen Anne Ave N, 838-8090, 5 pm, $75.

New Year’s Eve Mega Bash

With Starfucker and Champagne Champagne! The Crocodile, 2200 Second Ave, 441-4618, thecrocodile.com, 8 pm, $20.

Your Divine Tragedy’s Farewell Show

With Falling Blind, No Ground, and Feeding George. Showbox at the Market, 1462 First Ave, 628-3151, showboxonline.com, 8 pm, $13/$15.

Revel in the New Year at Copperleaf Restaurant

With live music by the Jacqueline Tabor Quartet and a special seven-course tasting menu. Wine pairings available for an extra $35. Copperleaf Restaurant at Cedarbrook Lodge, 18525 36th Ave S, 214-4284, 5:30 pm, $75.

New Year’s Eve at Belltown Billiards

With party favors, music from DJ Austin Payne, appetizer buffet from 8-10 pm, and a champagne toast at midnight. Belltown Billiards, 90 Blanchard St, 420-3146, 7:30 pm, 8 pm, $20/$30.

Ivar’s Salmon-chanted New Year’s Eve Party

Includes a buffet dinner, music and dancing, two drink tickets, party favors, a lakeside view of the fireworks, and a champagne toast at midnight. Ivar’s Salmon House, 401 NE Northlake Way, 632-0767, 9 pm, ivars.com, $50.

Tula’s New Year’s Eve Party

With the Greta Matassa Quintet and Susan Pascal. Tula’s, 2214 Second Ave, 443-4221, 8:30 pm, $35.

New Year’s Eve Celebration

Jazz Alley celebrates with the Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band. Four packages are available, including a first show dinner package and the “Ring in the New Year” package featuring dessert and party favors. Jazz Alley, 2033 Sixth Ave, 441-9729, jazzalley.com, 8:45 pm and 11 pm, $52.50-$155.50.

Neighbours 2012 New Year’s Eve

Hosted by Gaysha Starr, with music by DJ Randy Schlager. Also includes hats, party favors, and champagne. VIP reservations are available. Neighbours, 1509 Broadway, 324-5358, neighboursnightclub.com, 8 pm.

No Year’s Eve!

With Metal Chocolates, Don’t Talk to the Cops, Katie Kate, OC Notes, and a champagne toast at midnight. Chop Suey, 1325 E Madison St, 324-8005, chopsuey.com, 9 pm, $5.

New Year’s Eve at Fuel

With live music from A Lien Nation, Man Alive, and Kamikazes. Fuel, 164 S Washington St, 405-FUEL, 9:30 pm, $5/$10.

The Dudley Manlove Quartet New Year’s Eve Bash

With the Dudley Manlove Quartet, of course! Sunset Tavern, 5433 Ballard Ave NW, 784-4880, sunsettavern.com, 10 pm, $20.

New Year’s Eve “All You Can Eat” Menu

Between noon and 10 pm, Dragonfish is offering an all-you-can-eat menu for $25, with $5 going directly to Treehouse. Bring a new toy or clothing item to donate and Dragonfish will also give you $10 in Dragonbucks, good for food and drinks. Dragonfish Asian Cafe, 722 Pine St, 467-7777, $25.

New Year’s Eve at Rover’s

This year, chef Thierry Rautureau’s New Year’s tasting menus including five- and six-course options for $120 and $150, respectively. Wine pairings are also available and vegetarian menus will be available by request. Rover’s, 2808 E Madison St, 325-7442, thechefinthehat.com/rovers, 5 pm, $120/$150.

New Year’s Eve at Luc

Chef Thierry Rautureau’s Luc offers a three-course menu, discounted oyster platters, and select half-bottles of champagne. Luc, 2800 E Madison St, 328-6645, thechefinthehat.com/luc, 4:30 pm, $40.

New Year’s Eve 2011

With Massy Ferguson, Cody Beebe & the Crooks, and DJ Pheloneous. Hard Rock Cafe, 116 Pike St, 204-2233, 10 pm, $40-$60.

New Year’s Eve at the Blue Moon

Live music from Mystery Ship, the Springboards, and Bad Love Sessions. Blue Moon Tavern, 712 NE 45th St, 675-9116, 10 pm, $7.

New Year’s Eve at Capitol Club

With DJ Edis and DJ Paycheck. Capitol Club, 414 E Pine St, 325-2149, 10 pm, free.

New Year’s Eve at Seamonster

With live music from Sounds in Your Sleep. Seamonster, 2202 N 45th St, 633-1824, 10 pm, free.

A Very Cherry New Year’s

With DJ Mathematix and DJ Amateur Youth. Re-bar, 1114 Howell St, 233-9873, rebarseattle.com, 10 pm.

New Year’s Eve at Wildrose

With DJ Joy, door prizes, and a champagne toast at midnight. Wildrose, 1021 E Pike St, 324-9210, 9 pm, $5.

Beach Party Pig Roast!

Includes three pork tacos, three pork buns, slaw and sauce bar, tiki cocktail. Chino’s, 1024 E. Pike St, 860-4238, 6:30 pm, $20/$15 with Hawaiian shirt.

New Year’s Eve at Rock Salt

Lake-view dining, special menu items, dancing in the lounge after 10 pm, and midnight champagne toast. Rock Salt, 1232 Westlake Ave N, 284-1047, 4 pm–2 am, no cover.

New Year’s Eve at Jabu’s

Great view of fireworks, karaoke at 9 pm, champagne toast at midnight. Jabu’s Pub, 174 Roy St, 284-9093, free.

New Year’s Eve Is a Drag!

Mama Tits, Ursula Major, and more, with DJ Disco Vinnie, food and drink specials, and prizes. The Grill on Broadway, 314 Broadway Ave E, 328-7000, 6 pm, free.

This article has been updated since its original publication.