San Francisco Chronicle - (Sunday)
NEW YEAR’S EVENTS
9th Annual New Year’s Eve Stand Up Comedy Showcase With Karen Rontowski, Brian Kiley, Ronn Vigh, Maureen Langan. 7:30 p.m. $29.50$69.50. Marin JCC, 200 North San Pedro Road, San Rafael. www.marinjcc.org \
Beach Blanket Babylon NYE Guests receive Champagne and truffles. Late show followed by dancing. 7 and 10:15 p.m. $65$210. Club Fugazi, 678 Beach Blanket Babylon Blvd., S.F. (415) 421-4222. www.beachblanketbabylon
The Claypool Lennon Delirium, Beanpole
Live music. 9 p.m. $75. The Fillmore, 1805 Geary St., S.F. www.thefillmore.com
Duettos: New Year’s Eve Musical Cabaret
“Celebrating Family, Friendship, and Love.” With live music; small bite buffet; no-host bar. 6 p.m. $54-$60. Castro Valley Center for the Arts, 19501 Redwood Road, Castro Valley. 510-8898961. wwwcvartsfoundation.org
19th Annual Chabot Space & Science Center Balloon Drop Families can enjoy the fun without staying up late. 11 a.m., 1 and 4 p.m. Chabot Space and Science Center, 10000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland. 510-336-7300. www.chabotspace.org
Epic New Year’s Eve Union Square
20,000 feet of party space, four dance floors, balloon drop, LED glow sticks and more. 9 p.m. $35 an up. Park Central Hotel, 50 Third St., S.F. www.sfnewyearseve.com/ event/ 92729/epic-new-years-eve
Eye Heart NYE
Music by Miguel; open bar; silent disco; bay views; more. 9 p.m. $150 and up. Fort Mason Festival Pavilion, 2 Marina Dr., S.F. www.sfnewyearseve.com/event/95979/ eye-heart-new-years-eve-withmiguel-open-bar-silent-discomore
Love, Linda: The Life of Mrs. Cole Porter’s New Years Eve Performance/Party
Start the evening with a cheese plate and hand-made Parisian desserts. Arrive in 1930s garb and compete for a Best Dressed prize. Specialty cocktails and fine wines available for purchase. After the show enjoy a champagne toast with noisemakers at midnight. 8 p.m. $75. Cinnabar Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd North, Petaluma. 707-7638920. www.cinnabartheater.org
Hard Rock San Francisco’s Midnight NYE Masquerade Drinks; appetizers; desserts; DJ Jimmy Hits. 8 p.m. $130. Hard Rock Cafe, 256 Pier 39 Concourse, S.F. www.hardrock.com
Kaskade
Live music. 8 p.m. $99.50 and up. Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, 99 Grove St., S.F. billgrahamcivic.com
Ms. Lauryn Hill
Live music. 9 p.m. $99.50-$149.50. Fox Theatre Oakland, 1807 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. thefoxoakland.com
M.O.A.N.Y. New Years Eve Countdown with Trey Songz Three levels, four DJs, VIP open bar, VIP lounges and more. 9 p.m. $69-$129. Regency Center, 1300 Van Ness Ave., S.F. www.sfnewyearseve.com/ event/92649/moany-newyears-eve-2019-w-trey-songz
Monday Night Edutainment New Year’s Eve Party
9 p.m. $20. Hopmonk, 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. 707-8297300. www.hopmonk.com
New Year’s Eve Balkan Bash With Édessa, True Life Trio, Joe Finn, and Fanfare Zambaleta. 8 p.m. $25. Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley. 510-5255099. www.ashkenaz.com
New Year’s Eve Bash with Petty Theft
8:30 p.m. $50-$65. Mill valley Community Center, 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley. www.murphyproductions.com
New Years Eve 2019 Cocktail Party
With Tainted Love, Mr. Lucky and the Cocktail Party, Cosmo Alleycats, the Girl In the Fishbowl, traditional balloon drop, champagne. 8:30 p.m. $65- $70. Bimbo’s 365 Club, 1025 Columbus Ave., S.F. 415474-0365. www.bimbos365club.com
New Year’s Eve Carnaval Mission Party
With live music; DJs; door prize; balloon drop; cocktails; photo booth. 7 p.m. $40. Mission Armory, 1800 Mission St., S.F. www.missionculturalcenter.org
New Year’s Eve Comedy Show With Torio Van Grol, Kaseem Bentley, Andrew Holmgren, Shannon Murphy, Irene Tu. 8 and 10 p.m. $40. Ales Unlimited: Beer Basement, 222 Hyde St., S.F. www.setupcomedy.com
New Year’s Eve East Bay 2019 With Groove Doctors, live music; balloon drop; casino games; champagne drop; DJs; free parking; more. 2019 8:30 p.m. $80. San Ramon Marriott, 2600 Bishop Dr., San Ramon. www.sfnewyearseve.com/ event/95884/huge-east-baynew-years-eve-party-east-bayof-san-francisco-bay-area
NYE Massive 2019
Five dance floors; party favors; video screens; more. 9 p.m. $45 and up. Parc 55 Hilton Hotel, 55 Cyril Magnin St., S.F. www.sfnewyearseve.com/event/92761/ nye-massive-2019-parc-55-ahilton-hotel-san-francisconew-years-eve
New Years Eve Fireworks Gala Cruise
DJ dancing, hosted bar, bay view of fireworks and more. 7:30 p.m. $209 and up. Chardonnay Commodore, 8 The Embarcadero, S.F. sfnewyearseve.com/event/90532/newyears-eve-fireworks-galacruise
New Year’s Eve Grand Gala Three dance floors; balloon drop; party favors; more. 9 p.m. $39.95 and up. Omni Hotel, 500 California, S.F. www.sfnewyearseve.com/event/ 92720/ new-years-eve-grand-gala -san-francisco-2019-nye-theomnihotel
New Year’s Eve at the Freight with Hot Tuna Electric and Acoustic. 9 p.m. $100-$104. Freight and Salvage, 2020 Addison St., Berkeley. (510) 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org
NYE at the Speak: Roaring 20s With live jazz; DJs; open bar; dancing; confetti and balloon drop; casino games; champagne toast; hors d’oeuvres and desserts. 9 p.m. $225-$375. The Speakeasy, 644 Broadway, S.F. 415-891-9744. www.thespeakeasysf.com
NYE at the Warfield: Odesza, Robotaki, Evan Giia
Live music. 8 p.m. $150-$250. The Warfield, 982 Market St., S.F. www.thewarfieldtheatre.com
NYE International Ball 2019 Four rooms with live entertainment; balloon drops; red carpet; photo booth; party favors; open bar. 9 p.m. $95 and up. Palace Hotel, 2 New Montgomery St., S.F. www.aykutevents.com
NYE Midnight Kiss Fireworks Cruise
Hosted bar; fireworks view; desserts; DJs. 7:45 p.m. $225 and up. Pinot Noir Commodore, 2394 Mariner Square Dr., Alameda. www.sfnewyears
eve.com/event/90539/nyemidnightkiss-fireworks-cruise
New Year’s Eve Party with Maceo Parker Live music. 8 and 10:30 p.m. $50-$105. SFJazz, 201 Franklin Ave., S.F. (866) 920-5299. www.sfjazz.org.
NYE Soiree DJs Element and Gravity; go-go dancers; laser lights and effects; three full bars, outdoor smoking; more. 9 p.m. $20 and up. Venue 550, 150 San Bruno Ave., S.F. www.sfnewyearseve.com/ event/ 96062/nye-soire-2019
New Year’s Eve Soul Party with Niki J Crawford With balloons; champagne toast; party favors. 8:30 p.m. $35. Boom Boom Room, 1601 Fillmore St., S.F. www.boomboomroom.com
New Year’s Eve Spirit Ball Masquerade party with Royal Jelly Jive, live music; champagne toast. 8:30 p.m. $59$89. JaM Cellars Ballroom, 1030 Main St., Napa. 707-8802300. www.jamcellarsballroom.com
San Francisco Ultimate NYE Two venues with over 20,000 feet of space; state-of-the-art lighting and sound; multiple DJs; outdoor smoking lounge; balloon drop; more. 9 p.m. $26 and up. King Street Event Space, 128 King St., S.F. www.sfnew yearseve.com/ event/92769/ san-franciscosultimate-new-years-eveking-st-event-space-nye-2019
Poolside, Amo Amo Live music and performance. 9 p.m. $110. The Independent, 628 Divisadero, S.F. theindependentsf.com
San Francisco Symphony NYE 2019 with Peaches Christ Edwin Outwater conducts a concert of holiday favorites. 8 p.m. $40-$175. Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave., S.F. (415) 8646000. www.sfsymphony.org
Speakeasy New Year’s Eve Cruise DJ dancing, blackjack tables, bay views of the fireworks; open bar; more. 7:30 p.m. $209-$250. Fume Blanc Commodore, Pier 40 South Beach Harbor, near AT&T Park, 8 the Embarcadero, S.F. 415573-0740. www.sfnewyears eve.com/event/92633/speakeasy-newyears-eve-cruise-2019
Top Shelf Classics NYE Party Includes cocktail reception; dinner; dancing; live entertainment; DJs; silent auction; party favors; balloon drop; champagne toast. 6 p.m. $100-$250. Hilton Hotel, 1 Hegenberger Road, Oakland. www.sfnewyearseve.com/event/95584/ new-years-eve-with-topshelf-classics
The Queen’s Ball NYE 2019 With Maya Jane Coles, Shiny Objects, Lily Ackerman, John Bryars, DJs Ledet, J Key, Soulfunky, and Fusion; drag performances; aerialists. 9:30 p.m. $35-$60. The Great Northern, 119 Utah St., S.F. 415-626-7001. www.thegreatnorthernsf.com
Que Venga El Año Nuevo 2019 DJs; photo booth; party favors; balloon drop; more. 9 p.m. $20 and up. The Cadillac Bar, 44 Ninth St., S.F. www.sfnewyearseve.com/event/92778/ que-venga-el-ao-nuevo-2019new-years-eve-in-the-city
W San Francisco New Years 2019 6 DJs; 5 rooms of music; hosted bar. 9:30 p.m. $85$139. W Hotel, 181 Third St., S.F. www.sfnewyearseve.com/ event/94975/w-san-francisco-new-years-2019