Camp Midnight: The Poseidon Adventure Pre-show hosted by your Captain Dick O'Day and staffed by the hearty crew of Hell in a Handbag Productions. There will be a costume competition with prizes and a screening of the beloved disaster flick. 11pm, Music Box Theatre, 3733 N Southport, www.musicboxtheatre.com/events; Tickets: http://https://www.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?e=2f23fb76623da16899548606a694f255&t=tix
Viennese Pops New Year's Eve with an International Champagne corks will pop when New Philharmonic and Music Director and Conductor Kirk Muspratt provide a special way to ring in the new with two performances of "Viennese Pops New Year's Eve with an International Twist" at the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL. 4pm-11pm, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL
Taverna 750 NYE Join the fabulous staff of Taverna 750 for a tasty New Years Eve treat, featuring something for everyone! 6pm, Taverna 750, 750 West Cornelia Avenue, www.taverna750.com
Glitz & Glam NYE Enjoy a Glitz & Glam NYE at Kit Kat. A 4-course dinner is offered at 2 different seatings ( w/champagne toast ) . 7pm $75/person; 10pm $95/person. Performances by Kit Kat Divas impersonating Tina Turner, Diana Ross, Rihanna, Beyonce and more! 7pm, Kit Kat Lounge, 3700 N Halsted, http://www.kitkatchicago.com
New Year's Eve Bash for a Cure Join Chicago Red Dress Party and host Derek Cutting, Kyler Powell, and Eric Knee for a New Year's Eve Bash. Open bar, small bits and champagne will be provided. $20 donation requested to benefit Chicago Red Dress Party, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness for HIV/AIDS and raising funds to support vital community organizations providing services to those affected by HIV/AIDS. Feel free to stop by before, after, or during your New Year's Eve adventures. No red dresses required, but it wouldn't hurt! 7pm, 3000 N. Sheridan Rd.
Reviving The Spirit... Renewing The Life... Mass; 7pm, Atonement Episcopal, Church 5749 N. Kenmore, Chicago, www.churchoftheatonement.org
New Year's Eve at Remy Bumppo Theatre Romantic comedy followed by a champagne and dessert reception with the cast of dreamy lovers and their lip-synching houseboy, prize package: Spring Party Package for 12 friends, with dinner at Aquitaine Restaurant and tickets to our next show, Chesapeake. 7:30pm, Remy Bumppo Theater, Greenhouse Theater, Upstairs Mainstage 2257 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, www.remybumppo.org
New Year's Eve Party An evening of celebration and revelry benefits Equality Illinois. Giveaways include great trips to Mexico, Palm Springs, the islands. Plus, a champagne toast at midnight, noisemakers, and leis. $25. 7:30pm, Sidetrack, 3349 N Halsted St, www.sidetrackchicago.com/; Tickets: http://https://equalityfederation.salsalabs.com/o/35010/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_key=1300
Minibar NYE 2012 Enjoy the hottest dancers and DJ's all night long with the $99 food and drink package from 8:00pm to 1:00am; 8pm, Minibar, 3341 N Halsted, http://www.minibarchicago.com/nye2012.html
Hydrate NYE: Dance until the end of the world This New Year's Eve, surround yourself with great people, a fantastic venue, and amazing DJ's as Hydrate celebrates 2012. 8pm, Hydrate, 3458 N. Halsted, www.hydratechicago.com; Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/209936
Roscoe's NYE 2011 Champagne toast, hors d'oeuvres, midnight balloon drop. $25 cover. 8pm, Roscoe's, 3356 N Halsted St, www.roscoes.com
Scarlet's Enter the New Year in Style! Scarlet throws a no-cover "fancy" New Years Eve party with popular Frat Night DJ, Lil Mikey. FREE; 8pm, Scarlet, 3320 N Halsted, www.scarletbarchicago.com
Extravaganza NYE 2012 Circuit's Extravaganza New Year's Eve Party includes party favors, champagne toast and Midnight Countdown with confetti/balloon drop and nitro system effects. Non-stop entertainment includes three DJS: DJ Treni, Hugo and Alex-A, plus divas Eddie Couture, Whitney Gayton, Jennifer, Nancy Montenegro, Shadiamond and Amaya. $20 advance/$30 at the door. $5 discount for Circuit Members. Tickets available online. 8pm, Circuit Night Club, 3641 N Halsted St, www.extravaganzachicago.com
New Year's Eve Party Wicker Park upscale sports bar and comfort food restaurant will throw an all-inclusive New Year's Eve Party featuring a six-hour premium bar package, a food buffet, midnight champagne toast, party favors, DJ SHO. 8pm, 847-909-5511, The Fifty/50, 2047 W. Division St., Chicago
New Year's Eve at Scot's Kiss '11 goodbye with hors d'oeuvres at 8 pm, a balloon drop, a champagne toast at midnight. No cover. 8pm, Scot's, 1829 W Montrose Avenue
Party in the House until the World Ends NYE 2012 DJ Pablo Alejandro spinning all night long. Doors open to the public at 8 pm. Awesome house music. Avoid the lines and purchase your tickets early. Be a VIP on your last night on Earth! $10 Early Bird General Admission ( $15 at the door ) , $40 Hosted Bar from 9-12 ( $45 at the Door ) . To purchase tickets go to velvetropeultralounge.com/NYE2012.html . Your ticket includes general admission, advanced seating, midnight champagne toast, and live entertainment. 8pm, Velvet Rope, 728 West Lake Street, www.velvetropeoakpark.com
New Year's Eve Celebration/Kathy Griffin ticket give away Hors d'oeuvres and champagne toast at midnight. DJ Kyle. Grand prize raffle drawings for Kathy Griffin tickets, a laptop and more. Only a $15 cover ( $10 in advance ) . 1st 50 pre-sale guests receive a bottle of champagne. 8pm, Club Krave, 13126 S Western Ave, www.clubkrave.com
Stonewall's Rockin' Eve See RuPaul's Drag Race star Phi Phi O'Hara, along with Miss Stonewall Mia Sherrington, Demii Cache, Amber Nyte, Myka Myleah, Camryn Styles and Chamilla Foxx. $20 hosted bar 8-10 pm includes all-you-can-drink well and drafts, appetizers and access to VIP meet-and-greet. Sexy go-go boys and DJ Anthony Pacelli. $10 cover; $20 VIP. 8pm, Stonewall Inn, 8143 W. 47th St., Lyons, IL, www.stonewallchicago.com
Hollis Resnik New Years Eve concert celebration. $75 includes champagne toast and desert. Benefits Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame, Season of Concern and Pride Films and Plays. Tickets online. 8pm, Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont, www.stage773.com
D.S. Tequila's Black & White Party The biggest and sexiest women's countdown in the heart of Boystown! Come impress with your best black and white attire and dance the night away inside and outside on their new heated retractable roof patio with DJ All The Way K and rock out to GirlBand as we say farewell to 2011 and welcome 2012 in style. $25 pre-sale ticket includes drink ticket, Hors d'oeuvres and a champagne toast. Pre-sale tix available at www.dstequila.com or $35.00 ticket at the door. 9pm, D.S. Tequila Company, 3352 N. Halsted St., www.dstequila.com
An evening at the Ultra Lounge Open top shelf bar, gourmet hors d'oeuvres, champagne toast, balloon drop at midnight with cash and prizes. Tickets are $40 in advance, $50 at the door. Only 225 tickets available. Order your tickets in person at the bar or by phone. Private party until 1 am, open to the public after 1. 9pm, Charlie's, 3726 N Broadway, www.charlieschicago.com
Parlour New Year's Eve! Northern Lights + The Qu Present: New Year's Eve at Parlour! Join as they ring in the new year and say goodbye to Nicole Garneau! NO COVER with free Champagne toast at Midnight; 9pm, Parlour on Clark, 6341 N Clark, http://https://www.facebook.com/events/147908245311612/
103.5 KISS FM NYE Soiree: A Night in the World's Palace ChicagoNYE, 103.5 KISS FM, Yelp, the Chicago Sun Times, and Starlight Children's Foundation present an exclusive New Years Eve Extravaganza! 9pm, Hilton Palmer House, 17 E Monroe, www.chicagonye.com; Tickets: http://www.chicagonye.com/kissfm/
Black & Blue New Year's Eve 34th annual Black & Blue NYE with free flow gifts for the first 100 folks, buffet at 9 pm, prizes, party favors, champagne toast at midnight. Guest DJ Jim Lewis. 9pm, Touche, 6412 N Clark St, www.touchechicago.com
Hunters Kiss 2012: New Year's Eve Elevate your spirits for the new year with a buffet until 10 pm, party favors, a kiss cam contest, a midnight ballon drop with cash and prizes, free champagne toast. DJ Ron. $20 entry. 9pm, Hunters, 1932 E Higgins Rd, www.huntersnightclubs.com
Speakeasy Mary's New Year's Eve A rocking New Year's Eve party on BOTH floors of Hamburger Mary's, with Big Red's ( Meghan Murphy ) Jazz Trio downstairs in the Rec Room, and DJ Freddie spinning a jumping Dance Party up in the Attic ( don't worry, songs in the Attic will be current, so no need to learn the Charleston unless you really want to ) . Appetizer buffet, free midnight champagne toast and complimentary coat check is all included. Tickets are $10 in advance, available from any bartender at Mary's. Gangster-themed attire is not necessary, but would be really fun! So put on your Zoot Suits and Flapper dresses. Doors open at 9 pm. 9pm, Mary's Attic, 5400 N Clark, http://www.hamburgermarys.com/chicago
New Year's Eve at The SoFo Tap Tickets are limited. $40 in advance/$50 at the door includes all Absolut, Tanqueray, Bacardi, Cuervo and Jack Daniels mixed cocktails ( excluding Red Bull ) ; all well mixed cocktails; all draft beers; complimentary coat check; hors d'ouevres; party favors ( the G-rated type ) ; champagne toast at midnight. Limit of 75 guests. 9pm, The Sofo Tap, 4923 N Clark, www.thesofotap.com
T's NYE Party Spin in the new year with DJ Canvas. Party starts at 9 pm. $25 open bar 10 pm to midnight. Don't want the open bar? No problem. There's no cover charge at T's. 9pm, T's Restaurant and Bar, 5025 N Clark, www.tsbarchicago.com
Crew Year's Eve Celebrate the New Year with Crew. $4.25 Beergarita and Sangria pints. Champagne toast at midnight. Video countdown with Bobby Marley. 9pm, Crew Bar & Grill, 4804 N Broadway, www.worldsgreatestbar.com
Big Chicks New Years Eve No cover charge, champagne toasts at midnight, DJs and dancing. 9pm, Big Chicks, 5024 N Sheridan Road, www.bigchicks.com
New Year's Bash Come on down to Cal City to kick off 2012 with the good people of John L's. Karaoke with Craig Goldsmith. 9pm, John L's Place, 335 154th Place, http://www.facebook.com/johnlsplace
New Year's Eve with Manila Luzon Join RuPaul's Drag Race stars Manila Luzon and Sahara Davenport as they ring in '12 with two performances at 10 and 11 pm. Chanmpagne toast and $1000 balloon drop at midnight. $10 in advance, $20 at the door. $200 bottle package includes one bottle, two tickets and VIP Jewel Box table. 10pm, Spin Nightclub, 800 W. Belmont Ave, www.spin-nightclub.com
@mosphere's Ball Droppin' New Year Regina Upright hosts a night of hot male dancers, champagne toast, special midnight performance, and the fabulous DJ Timmy Loop at @mosphere. 10pm, @mosphere, 5355 N. Clark St., atmospherebar.com
New Year's Eve in the Ice Cave House of Santana's Ice Queens give you Drag IceCapades 10pm-midnight. Followed by DJ Chester. $10 cover. 10pm, Berlin Nightclub, 954 W Belmont Ave, www.berlinchicago.com
New Year's Eve with The Baton Special NYE show at 10 pm, including champagne splits, party favors and more. 10pm, Baton Show Lounge, 436 N. Clark St., www.thebatonshowlounge.com
NYE 2012 Downtown Kick off the new year at the premier GLBT bar and lounge in downtown Chicago. Midnight champagne toast, party favors and more, all for no cover charge. 10pm, Downtown Bar, 440 N State, www.downtownbarandlounge.com
Planet Earth NYE Celebrate the new year on Planet Earth, dancing to DJ Dave's new wave club classics. Champagne toast at midnight and dancing until 5 am. $10 cover; 10pm, Late Bar, 3534 W. Belmont Ave., www.latebarchicago.com
The Battle For 2012 Two DJs go to battle. Only one can win. DJs Phil DaBeatz vs. Chris Eterno in a battle of tribal proportions. DJ Boxxcutter down below. Throw on your war paint, don your military gear and get into the trenches for the biggest dance party on the North Side. No cover. 10pm, Jackhammer, 6406 N Clark Street, www.jackhammer-chicago.com
NYE 2012: The Roaring '20s Don your flapper gear for light bites, champagne toast at midnight, a best-of-2011 video countdown, all for no cover on the largest dancefloor on the North Side. 10pm, The Call ( Chicago ) , 1547 W Bryn Mawr
CellBlock NYE Why pay cover, why wait in long lines? Come on out to the Cell Block for New Year's Eve 2011. Free food, free party favors and our very own special countdown to 2012. 10pm, Cell Block, 3702 N Halsted St
