NEW YEAR'S EVE Thu., Dec. 31
The Sofo Tap,
4953 N. Clark St.
No overpriced drink packages and never a cover. Just a fun night with party favors and a champagne toast at midnight.
Sidetrack,
3349 N. Halsted St.
Doors open at 7. Champagne toast at midnight with Sidetrack's New Year's Babies. Fun surprises throughout the night. $25 advance sale tickets to benefit Equality IL.
Club Krave,
13126 S. Western Ave.
Fireworks, outdoor ball drop, champagne toast at midnight. Win tickets to see Janet Jackson. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door.
Hamburger Mary's/Mary's Attic,
5400 N. Clark St.
Two floors of fun with midnight toast, balloon drop and a DJ in the Attic. No cover; just come as you are and dance in the new year.
Manhole,
3208 N. Halsted St.
Doors open at 8; no cover until after 10. DJ Neon the Glowgobear.
Touche,
6412 N. Clark St.
38th annual Black and Blue Ball. Free buffet at 9. DJ Freddie Bain. Special appearances by adult film stars Aleks Buldocek and Lorenzo Flexx. Champagne toast at midnight, then begins the blackout. Tickets available at the bar.
Berlin,
954 W. Belmont Ave.
Doors open at 9. DJs Greg Haus and Larissa. Performances by Fox E. Kim, Alexis Bevels and more. $5 cover before 10. Champagne specials at midnight.
Bobby Love's,
3729 N. Halsted Ave.
It's a karaoke New Year's with Creaoke. Every singer/every song gets a shot. Countdown of top 20 songs of 2015. Champagne toast at midnight.
NEW YEAR'S DAY Fri., Jan. 1
Sidetrack,
3349 N. Halsted St.
One One Onesie party. Doors open at 3. TGIFriday showtunes 5-9 pm. Party goes until 2 am. Wear your onesie of PJs with Team Sidetrack.
Scot's,
13126 S. Western Ave.
Let's see what you wear to bed! Doors open at 11 am. Wear your PJs and have a drink. Omelet bar brunch opens at noon.