NEW YEAR’S EVE EVENTS

Regina Simms rocks in the New Year at Friends on Ponce, www.friendsonponce-atl.com The Atlanta Eagle hosts Blackout night, 7 p.m.–2 a.m., www.atlantaeagle.com The Atlanta Hideaway has a busy night: the Hot Mic Comedy and Karaoke event with Ian Aber kicks off at 9:30 p.m. and then Jack Daddi’s karaoke takes over at 10:30 p.m., atlantahideaway.com Dual DJs—DJ Liz Owen upstairs and DJ Rapko on the main level—ring in the New Year at My Sister’s Room, www.mysistersroom.com Heretic Atlanta and Ready4Hope present the Genesis White Party. The New Year’s Eve countdown will be done by Angelica D’Paige and the night’s DJ will be Phil B. Casual white attire is requested, with doors opening at 9 p.m., www.hereticatlanta.com The Masquerade Ball at Lips Atlanta is hosted by the immortal Charlie Brown and includes dancing, drag and a three-course dinner, www.lipsatl.com (Photo via Facebook) Traxx Girls present The Red Carpet Affair New Year’s Eve Party at Club Rain, with a complimentary breakfast and complimentary countdown party favors. Doors open at 10 p.m., 448 Ralph David Abernathy Drive, Atlanta, GA 30315, www.traxxgirls.com Celebrate 2016 at Blake’s with the annual cash balloon drop at midnight, www.blakesontheparkatlanta.com