NEW YEAR’S EVE EVENTS
Afrolicious New Year’s Eve: Afrolicious, plus DJs Ozgood and Pleasuremaker. $40-$50. Rickshaw Stop, 155 Fell St., S.F. www.rickshawstop.com Beach Blanket Babylon NYE Two special performances of the San Francisco tradition, a variety show following Snow White on a journey through pop culture on her search for Prince Charming. 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.com Bespoke NYE DJ dancing under the dome with state of the art sound and lighting and more. 8 p.m. $55-$70. Westfield Centre, 845 Market St., S.F. sanfrancisconightlife.com/event/76838/ bespoke-nye Biggest, Best East Bay NYE Party Casino gaming, Balloon drop, bar snacks, two free drinks, live music, DJ dancing and more. 9 p.m. $80. San Ramon Marriott, 2600 Bishop Dr., San Ramon. sanfrancisconightlife.com/event/ 76367/biggest-best-east-bay-new-years -eve-party-2017-2018 Bootsie SF: DJ Adrian A, Smash Up Derby and many more DJs. $25-$50. DNA Lounge, 375 11th St., S.F. www.dnalounge.com Cracker, Camper Van Beethoven, Johnny Hickman Live music. 9 p.m. $50-$55. Great American Music Hall, 859 O’Farrell Street, S.F. www.slimspresents.com
Epic Square New 20,000 Year’s feet Eve of Union party space, four dance floors, balloon drop, LED glow sticks and more. 9 p.m. $35-$45. Park Central Hotel, 50 Third St., S.F. sanfrancisco nightlife.com/ event/73379/ epic-new-years -eve-2018-union-square-san -francisco-nye An Erotic Review of 2017 An all-male revue starring porn stars Billy Santoro and Jake James hosted by Justin Simpson as well as dessert buffet, balloon drop, Champagne toast and more. 9 p.m. $25. Nob Hill Theatre, 729 Bush St., S.F. www.eventbrite.com/e/ when-the-ball-drops-new -years-eve-at-the-nob-hill -theatre-tickets-40716170161 Eye Hearst NYE Music by T-Pain and Party Favor, open bar, silent disco, bay views and more. 9 p.m. $139-$190. Fort Mason Festival Pavilion, 2 Marina Dr., S.F. sanfrancisco nightlife.com/event/75234/t -pain-party-favor-new-years -eve-san-francisco-21-open -bar Forever Tango NYE A tango performance and Latinthemed after party with live entertainment, dancing, tapas, drinks, prizes and more. 9 p.m. $199-$399. Palace of Fine Arts Theater, 3301 Lyon St., S.F. forevertangolive.com Foreverland Live music. 9 p.m. $40-$45. Fox Theatre Redwood City, 2215 Broadway, Redwood City. www.foxrwc. com Gatsby’s House NYE DJ dancing and hosted bar in the new Pullman S.F. Bay Hotel. 9 p.m. $150. Pullman Hotel, 223 Twin Dolphin Dr., Redwood City. sanfrancisconightlife.com/ event/77206/gatsbys-house -sf-new-years-2018 Goapele Live music. 7:30 and 10:45 p.m. $69-$99. Yoshi’s, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. www.yoshis.com Gran Bailo de Año Nuevo Roberto Tapia, Ramon Ayala, Larry Hernandez, Alicia Villarreal, Luis Coronel, Tito Torbellino Jr. 5:40 p.m. $51-$252. Oracle Arena, 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland. www.oracle arena.com Hard New Year’s Rock San Eve Francisco’s Guitar Smash Drinks, appetizers, DJ Jimmy Hits, VIP package with meal and open bar. 8 p.m. $75-$125. Hard Rock Cafe, 256 Pier 39 Concourse, S.F. www.ticket web.com/event/new-years -eve-guitar-smash-hard-rock -cafe-tickets/7836635?pl= hardrocksf Hot Buttered Rum New Years Party 9 p.m. $50. Hopmonk, 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. (707) 829-7300. www.hopmonk.com Imagine NYE 11 fairy-talethemed worlds with over 25 cirque performers and costumed actors, fairy ballet dancers, wizard magicians, fire-breathing dragons, theatrical decor, wine tasting, open bars, wine-tasting, live jazz, DJ dancing and more. 9 p.m. $125-$699. Palace of Fine Arts, 3301 Lyon St., S.F. www.event brite.com/e/imagine-new -years-eve-2018-palace-of -fine-arts-open-bar -tickets-3923897382 Jamie Kennedy Comedy. 7 and 10 p.m. $25-$50. San Jose Improv, 62 S. Second St., San Jose. sanjose.improv.com Kaskade Live music. 8 p.m. $99.50-349.50. Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, 99 Grove St., S.F. billgrahamcivic.com Lucius, the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, DJ Spirit Kid Live music and performance. 9 p.m. $96-$146. The Independent, 628 Divisadero, S.F. theindependentsf.com M.O.A.N.Y. New Years Eve Countdown Three levels, five DJs, open bar, VIP lounges and more. 9 p.m. $29-$125. Regency Center, 1300 Van Ness Ave., S.F. sanfrancisconight life.com/event/62037/moany -new-years-eve-countdown -2018 Mega dance New floors Year’s on two Eve levels, Three balloon drops, confetti blasts, party favors and more. 8:30 p.m. $25.95-59.95. LUXX Event Space, 514 Jesse St., S.F. www. sanfrancisconightlife.com/ event/73365/mega-new -years-eve-2018 Mixologi DJ dancing, Champagne toast, dinner and drinks available for purchase. 8 p.m. $50-$85. Hotel Zeppelin San Francisco, 545 Post St., S.F. www.eventbrite.com/e/mixo logi-new-years-eve-2018 -tickets-40124812394 Moonlight Fireworks Party New Year’s Cruise Eve DJ dancing, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, hosted bar, party favors and more. 9 p.m. $209. San Francisco Spirit, Pier 3, S.F. www.sanfrancisconightlife. com/event/70715/the-5th -annual-moonlight-new -years-eve-fireworks-party -cruise Murder City Devils, Big Business Live music. 9 p.m. $45. Slim’s, 333 11th St., S.F. www.slimspresents.com New Years Eve at Bimbo’s with Tainted Love, Steve Lucky and the Rhumba Bums, Mr. Lucky and the Cocktail Party, the Girl in the Fishbowl. 8:30 p.m. $60-$65, includes glass of Champagne, hats, party favors, and balloon drop. Bimbo’s 365 Club, 1025 Columbus Ave., S.F. (415) 474-0365. www.bimbos365club.com New Years Eve at the Center with Sonic Steps, and Notorious 8 p.m. Sun., Dec. 31. $60, includes appetizers and Champagne. Mill Valley Community Center Cascade Room, 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley. www.millvalleyrecreation.org New Year’s Eve at the Freight with the Pete Escovedo Orchestra, and Funky Latin Orchestra. 9 p.m. $75-$80. Freight and Salvage, 2020 Addison St., Berkeley. (510) 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org New Year’s Eve Bash with Petty Theft 8 p.m. $55. Hopmonk Tavern, 225 Vintage Way, Novato. (415) 892-6200. www.hopmonk.com. New Year’s Eve Grand Gala Three dance floors, balloon drop, party favors and more. 9 p.m. $45.95-49.95. Omni Hotel, 500 California, S.F. sanfrancisconightlife.com/ venue/3110/the-omni-hotel -san-francisco-ca New Years Eve Fireworks Gala Cruise DJ dancing, hosted bar, bay view of fireworks and more. 7:30 p.m. $275. Chardonnay Commodore, 8 The Embarcadero, S.F. sanfrancisconight life.com/event/62017/new -years-eve-fireworks-gala -cruise New Year’s Eve Sunset Sail Cash bar, bay views, home in time for evening activities. 3:30 p.m. $65. Schooner Freda B, 100 Bay St., Sausalito. www. eventbrite.com/e/new-years -eve-sunset-sail-tickets -38121593713 New Year’s Eve Throwdown with Euforchestra, Hibbity Dibbity 8:30 p.m. $45. Boom Boom Room, 1601 Fillmore St., S.F. (415) 673-8000. www.boomboomblues.com. New Years Rock the Yacht Fireworks Cruise DJ dancing, hosted bar, bay view of fireworks and more. 7:45 p.m. $275. Merlot Commodore Yacht, 8 The Embarcadero, S.F. sanfrancisconightlife.com/ event/62023/new-years-rock -the-yacht-fireworks-cruise NYE International Ball Four rooms of DJ dancing, balloon drop, red carpet, party favors, photo booth and more. 9 p.m. $85. Palace Hotel, 2 New Montgomery St., S.F. (415) 260-9920. www.aykutevents. com/nye NYE Massive 2018 Parc 55 Hilton Union Square Five dance floors, party favors, video screens and more. 9 p.m. $45-$49. Parc 55 Hilton Hotel, 55 Cyril Magnin St., S.F. san francisconightlife.com/event/ 71071/nye-massive-2018 -parc-55-hilton-union -square-san-francisco New Year’s Eve Party with Maceo Parker Live music. 8 and 10:30 p.m. $50-$115. SFJazz, 201 Franklin Ave., S.F. (866) 920-5299. www.sfjazz. org. NYE Soiree DJ dancing, erotic go-gos, laser lights and effects, three full bars, outdoor smoking and more. 9 p.m. $20. Venue 550, 150 San Bruno Ave., S.F. sanfrancisconightlife.com/ event/76222/nye-soire-ring-in -the-new-year-2018 Primus, Legend of the Seagullmen Live music. 9:30 p.m. $49.50-69.50. Fox Theatre Oakland, 1807 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. thefoxoakland.com San Francisco New Year’s Eve PubCrawl Drink specials, afterparty at M.O.A.N.Y. 3 p.m. $25. San Francisco PubCrawl, 1980 Union St., S.F. sanfrancis conightlife.com/event/71007/ san-francisco-new-years-eve -pubcrawl San with Francisco Seth MacFarlane Symphony NYE A concert of holiday favorites featuring MacFarlane and conducted by Edwin Outwater. 8 p.m. $89-$264. Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave., S.F. (415) 864-6000. www.sfsymphony.org San Two Francisco venues with Ultimate over 20,000 NYE feet of space, state-of-the-art lighting and sound, multiple DJs, outdoor smoking lounge, balloon drops and more. 9 p.m. $29-$35. King Street Event Space, 128 King St., S.F. san francisconightlife.com/event/ 73401/san-franciscos-ulti mate-new-years-eve Singles Society of New Single Year’s Professionals Bash The presents a dance party with dinner, party favors, drawings and prizes, Champagne toast and more. 7 p.m. $80. Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara. www.thepartyhotline. com Speakeasy New Years Eve Cruise DJ dancing, blackjack tables, bay views of the fireworks and more. 7:30-9 p.m. $275. Fume Blanc Commodore, 8 The Embarcadero, S.F. sanfrancisconightlife.com/ event/62029/speakeasy-new -years-eve-cruise-2018 Speakeasy NYE Count down the minutes to 1928 in a prohibition era speakeasy with handcrafted cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, casino tables, dancing, live music and more. 9 p.m. $195-$475. Palace Theater, Address given upon ticket purchase, S.F. www.thespeak easysf.com STS9, Space Jesus Live music. 8:30 p.m. $59.50-80. The Warfield, 982 Market St., S.F. www.thewarfieldtheatre.com Tape Face The performance artist/comedian performs followed by dancing, drinking and cavorting. 9 p.m. $20$250. Great Star Theater, 636 Jackson St., S.F. www.event brite.com/e/tape-face-new -years-eve-tickets -39101917889 Tycho, Nitemoves Live music and DJ sets. 9 p.m. $114-$191. The Fillmore, 1805 Geary St., S.F. www.thefillmore.com W San Francisco NYE Six DJs, five rooms of music, hosted bar. 9 p.m. $125-$175. W Hotel, 181 Third St., S.F. sanfrancisco nightlife.com/ event/68155/w -san-francisco-new-years -2018