NYE AT BROUWER'S CAFE
Ring in 2009 with mixes of underground rap, funk, and R&B from DJ Delene Cion. Brouwer's Cafe, 400 N 35th St, 267-1200, 9:30 pm, free.
2009 HAVANA NEW YEAR'S EVE GALA
Celebrate the New Year with DJs N8 and Soul Uno and champagne, party hats, and lots and lots of balloons! VIP packages available—e-mail reservations@havanasocial.com for information. Havana, 1010 E Pike St, 323-2822, 8 pm, $21.
HEAD LIKE A KITE AT LE PICHET
No reservations required for Le Pichet's free party with music from Head Like a Kite and an impressive selection of champagne and sparkling wine. Le Pichet, 1933 First Ave, 256-1499, 11 pm, free.
DEVOTCHKA AT SHOWBOX AT THE MARKET
Live music from DeVotchKa, Norfolk & Western, and DJ Kid Hops. VIP packages are available—e-mail vip@showboxonline.com for information. Showbox at the Market, 1426 First Ave, 628-3151, 8 pm, $35.
GHOSTLAND OBSERVATORY AT SHOWBOX SODO
Say good-bye to 2008 with Ghostland Observatory! VIP packages are available—e-mail vip@showboxonline.com for information. Showbox Sodo, 1700 First Ave S, 652-0444, 10 pm, $35, all ages.
BREAK THE BANK AT JILLIANS
Celebrate New Year's at Jillians, where they'll have two DJs, drink specials, a $500 balloon drop, games, prizes, and so much more. Dress code is strictly enforced. Jillian's Billiards Club, 731 Westlake Ave N, 223-0300, 8 pm, $10.
THE RENDEZVOUS' NYE SWANK-O-RAMA
With live music by Lushy and "Awesome," and French pop, mod, and soul music from DJ Vodka Twist in the Grotto. Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave, 441-5823, 9 pm, $15.
CHERRY'S QUEER NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY
With music from DJs Amateur Youth and Mathematix! Re-bar, 1114 Howell St, 233-9873, 10 pm, $8 adv/$10 DOS.
NEW YEAR'S AT NECTAR
With live music by Clinton Fearon & Boogie Brown Band and Selecta Raiford and a balloon drop at midnight. Nectar, 412 N 36th St, 632-2020, 8 pm, $18.
BOLLYGROOVES NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH
The party includes dance performances, a balloon drop and champagne toast, henna tattoos, a live countdown video feed, and more surprises! Chop Suey, 1325 E Madison St, 324-8000, 9 pm, $40.
NEW YEAR'S AT THE HOPVINE
The Hopvine Pub celebrates the New Year with an open-mic showcase featuring Eric Miller, Leland Leichman, and Eliza Jane Manoff. Admission includes a champagne toast at midnight. Hopvine Pub, 507 15th Ave E, 328-3120, 10 pm, $5.
NEW YEAR'S PARTY AT KING COBRA
With live music by Neon Nights, Midnight Idols, and Valkyries. King Cobra, 916 E Pike St, www.kingcobraseattle.com, 8 pm, $5.
NYE WITH CURTIS SALGADO
Bluesman Curtis Salgado plays two shows on New Year's Eve—one at 7 pm and one at 10:30 pm. The early show includes dinner, appetizer, and dessert; the later show includes dessert, champagne toast, and party favors. Triple Door, 216 Union St, 838-4333, $100 for 7 pm/$70 for 10:30 pm.
EMERALD CITY SOUL CLUB'S NEW YEAR'S EVE
All your favorite Emerald City Soul Club DJs spin the best in soul, funk, reggae, and garage. Lo_Fi Performance Gallery, 429 Eastlake Ave E, 254-2824, 9 pm, $10.
NEW YEAR'S EVE WITH THE WES JONES BAND
Little Red Hen says good-bye to 2008 with music by the Wes Jones Band, party favors, and a midnight champagne toast. Dinner is also available. Little Red Hen, 7115 Woodlawn Ave NE, 522-1168, 9 pm, $10.
THE ART OF SEXY AT HEAVEN
Heaven's NYE party has burlesque performances by Guilty Obsessions and the Fire and Forge Dancers, go-go dancers, drink specials, complimentary hors d'oeuvres, feather boas, masks, and other party favors. With music from DJ Mr. Supreme and Eric Nelson. VIP seating is available—visit www.heavenseattle.com for information. Heaven Nightclub, 172 S Washington St, 622-1863, 7 pm, $25–$35.
CELEBRATE NEW YEAR'S AT THE SUNSET
With live music by Shim, Pipsisewah, Pickwick, and more! Sunset Tavern, 5433 Ballard Ave, 784-4880, 9 pm, $10 adv/$12 DOS.
HANDFUL OF LUVIN' AT THE TRACTOR
Celebrate the New Year with live music by Handful of Luvin' and the Staxx Brothers! Tractor Tavern, 5213 Ballard Ave NW, 789-3599, 9:30 pm, $15.
NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY AT THE FUNHOUSE
With music from DJ Baby J and DJ Blackout, a view of the Space Needle fireworks, and a champagne toast at midnight. Funhouse, 206 Fifth Ave N, 374-8400, 9 pm, $5.
LIVE MUSIC AT THE MARS BAR
There's never a cover on New Year's at Cafe Venus/Mars Bar. Celebrate the New Year with live music by Stroppy, Tom Vivian, Amzeah, and special guests. There'll also be a champagne toast at midnight. Cafe Venus, 609 Eastlake Ave E, 624-4516, 9 pm, free.
IAN McFERON'S NYE PARTY AT CONOR BYRNE
With live music by Ian McFeron Band and Squirrel Butter. Conor Byrne, 5140 Ballard Ave NW, 784-3650, 9 pm, $20.
NEW YEAR'S AT THE HIGH DIVE
With live music by the Dusty 45s and the Radio Nationals. High Dive, 513 N 26th St, 632-0212, 7 pm, $15 adv/$20 DOS.
NEW YEAR'S EVE SPECTACULAR
Fremont Studio's New Year's Eve party has it all—a three-course dinner with magic by Steffan Soule, and dancing with music by DJ Darek Mazzone and '80s cover band Rewind. Various dinner and VIP packages are available—visit www.fremondstudios.com for more information. Fremont Studios, 155 N 35th St, 838-9080, 7 pm, $49–$200.
ISLAND STYLE '09
With music from DJs Kippy and TimmyBoy, a balloon drop, a champagne toast at midnight, and over $1,500 in cash and prizes. Free appetizers from 8–10 pm. Tiki Bob's Cantina, 166 S King St, 382-TIKI, 8 pm.
NEW YEAR'S EVE AT TRINITY
With KISS 106.1's DJ Phase, DJ Hazan, and more! VIP sections are available—call 687-7702 for more information. Trinity, 111 Yesler Way, 447-4140, 8 pm, $40.
BUCKETHEAD'S NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH
With special guests the Portland Cello Project. Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave, 1-800-745-3000, 7 pm, $25, all ages.
A STRAIGHT-EDGE NEW YEAR'S EVE
With live music by Get the Most, On, Sojourner, Poverty Bay Saints, Circles, and Sunset Riders. The Vera Project, Seattle Center, 956-8372, 7:30 pm, $6/$5 with club card, all ages.
NYE 2009
The Last Supper Club celebrates the New Year with DJ Tina T, Mixed Up Mike, and Austin Payne. There will also be a balloon drop at midnight and a broadcast of three time-zone celebrations. VIP reservations available. Last Supper Club, 124 S Washington St, 748-9975, 8 pm, $30–$35.
BLACK-AND-WHITE MASQUERADE BALL
With DJ Pete Biddy. Prepay to get your name on the list and avoid the line! Fremont Ballroom, 456 N 36th St, 634-2575, 8 pm, $25.
SKYLARK NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY
Champagne cocktail specials all night. Wearing pajamas encouraged. The Velveteen Lotharios might perhaps bring burlesque dancers to enliven the festivities. The Stevedores will be in pajamas and reprise their Obama song. And it's totally FREE! Skylark, 3803 Delridge Way, 935-2111, 9 pm, free.
STUDIO SEVEN NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY ON A BUDGET
Party your ass off and still have some scrilla left over for 2009. Green River Thrillers, Alpha Zamora, Sexy Musik for Sexy People Narky Jack. Studio Seven, 110 Horton St, 286-1312, 8:30 pm, $5.
CENTURY BALLROOM NEW YEAR'S EVE
Live salsa with Tumbao and DJs playing swing and dance music. Come early for appetizers at the prefunction, stay for the dancing. Century Ballroom, 915 E Pike St, 324-7263, 7:30 pm, $40–$70.
EGAN'S JAM HOUSE NEW YEAR'S FESTIVITIES
Wyatt Palmer Group at 7 pm, Menagerie of Extravagance with Tamara Evans and David Brunn at 9 pm, then Jim Knodle with Paul Kemmish and Don Berman at 11 pm. Egan's Jam House, 1707 NW Market St, 789-1621, 7 pm, $10.
KELL'S NEW YEAR'S EVE
Irish people really do party best. Drink proper to the music of Cul An Ti. Kell's, 1916 Post Alley, 728-1916, 9 pm.
JAZZ ALLEY
Celebrate the end to this crappy year in Latin style with the Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band. Jazz Alley, 2033 Sixth Ave , 441-9729, $27.50/$150.50.
NEUMOS NEW YEAR'S EVE
Ring in 2009 with live music by Alex Smoke, John Tejada, and Dave Pezzner, and a 2 x 4 DJ set featuring Michael Manahan vs. Nordic Soul. Neumos, 925 E Pike St, 709-9442, 8 pm, $20.
THE PARAMOUNT'S NEW YEAR'S EVE EXTRAVAGANZA
Quality entertainment overload! The Presidents of the United States of America, Monotonix, the Saturday Knights, Kay Kay & His Weathered Underground, Vince Mira and the Roy Kay Trio, People's Republic of Komedy, and DJ Cherry Canoe. Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St, 467-5510, 8 pm, $50.
NEW YEAR'S EVE AT TOST
Marmalade: A special New Year's edition Seattle's improv, soul, and funk night. Love Collective with members of Phat Sidy Smokehouse, Super Sonic Soul Pimps, Nu Soltribe, Trwst & Jambalaya. ToST, 513 N 36th St, 547-0240, 9 pm.
FADO NEW YEAR'S EVE
Music from DJs, wear your best silver and gold fancy attire. Party favors will be handed out all night along with a champagne toast at midnight to ring in 2009. For the diehard partyers among you—and the true Irish—come down to Fado at 4 pm on New Year's Eve to ring in the Irish New Year. Fado, 801 First Ave, 264-2700, 8 pm, $10.
BRING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH THE BIT SALOON
Music from Kings of Outlaw Country. Bit Saloon, 4818 17th Ave NW, 782-1680, 9 pm.
BLUE MOON NEW YEAR'S EVE TERRA ROOTS CLOTHING DRIVE
Beneficial music from A Gun That Shoots Knives and 13th Grade, plus free champagne for the kids! Blue Moon, 712 NE 45th St, 675-9116.
CAN CAN BLING IN THE NEW YEAR!
Bling in the New Year at Can Can! Come down to the underground kitchen and cabaret for dinner, drinks, and live entertainment—burlesque beauties, amazing acrobatics, candid comedy, and contortion cohorts. Featuring the Can Can Castaways: Jonny Boy, Rainbow, Faggedy Randy and Fiona Minx. Surprise special guests. For all VIP tables bottle service is required. Can Can, 94 Pike St, 652-0832, 7:30 pm, $15/$40 seated reservations, includes show and $25 food/drink.
THE CENTRAL SALOON NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH
Rock music from the Mentors, the Mantors, Dead Unkle Steamer, and Grindeline. Central Saloon, 207 First Ave S, 622-0209, 9 pm, $15.
COMET NEW YEAR'S BASH
Totally punk out 2008 at the Comet with the Cute Lepers, the Pharmacy, Wallpaper, Mattress. Spill cheap beers and stuff! Comet, 922 E Pike St, 322-9272, 8 pm, $12.
CUFF NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY
With cuts from DJ Kimberley S. Cuff Complex, 1533 13th Ave, 323-1525.
EL CORAZÓN LOUD & LOCAL
Hell's Belles debut of the "Highway to Black" Show—the entirety of AC/DC's mega-hit records, Highway to Hell and Back in Black, in their entirety, in order, back to back!—also with the Spittin' Cobras and Plaster. El Corazón, 109 Eastlake Ave E, 381-3094, 7 pm, $8 adv/$10 DOS.
FUEL NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY
Complimentary snacks, free champagne toast at midnight, and special celebrity guest. Get your tickets early—it's gonna to be a rager. Fuel, 164 S Washington St, 405-3835, 9 pm, $10.
HELL'S KITCHEN
Tacoma? Tacoma. Exorcise the shit out of your regrets to the music of Utterance, De-Krep-it, NW Royal, and Mechanism. Hell's Kitchen, 3829 Sixth Ave, Tacoma, 759-6003, 9 pm, $5.
HIGHWAY 99 BLUES CLUB THIRD ANNUAL HAYRIDE TO HELL
Resolute blues from Wages of Sin, Ruby Dee and the Snake Handlers, Purty Mouth, and a bunch of burlesque! Highway 99 Blues Club, 1414 Alaskan Way, 382-2171.
