New Year’s Eve

Arun Thai Place: DJ and dinner specials, Sat., Dec. 31. 100 E. 7th St., 816-472-8424.

Attitudes and Latitudes: Chubby Lane and the Secrets play live blues. Free appetizers and free champagne at midnight. Sat., Dec. 31, until 3 a.m. Sun., Jan 1. 2516 N.E. Vivion Rd., North Kansas City, 816-453-2222.

Balanca’s: New Year’s Eve blowout party. DJs on both floors, party favors and champagne toast at midnight, plus a raffle for a 3-day, 2-night trip for two to Las Vegas (including airfare and hotel), Sat., Dec. 31. 1809 Grand, 816-474-6369.

Bama’s: Bama’s first New Year’s bash, with the Get a Room Blues Band, party favors, appetizer buffet and a midnight toast. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Sat., Dec. 31. 5044 N.E. Parvin Rd., 816-455-6000. www.bamaskc.com.

Bar Natasha: Bar Natasha celebrates its second anniversary with an open house on New Year’s Eve from 5 to 8 p.m. followed by a New Year’s Eve cocktail party at 8:30. All-you-can-eat premium buffet all evening. Two cabaret shows, the first at 9:30 p.m. with the Bar Natasha singers; at 11 p.m., the Kansas City Divas appear. Free champagne toast at midnight with commemorative “Bar Natasha” flutes. Admission is $50; reservations required for the party but not the open house, Sat., Dec. 31. 1911 Main, 816-472-5300.

Beaumont Club: A country New Year’s Eve with KBEQ 104, Sat., Dec. 31. 4050 Pennsylvania, 816-561-2668.

The Blue Room: New Year’s Eve party with Bobby Watson and Horizon. Doors open at 7 p.m. $60 advance cover, $75 at the door. Tables are $240-260. Cover includes a buffet, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. See ticketmaster.com or call the American Jazz Museum, Sat., Dec. 31. 1616 E. 18th St., 816-474-8463.

Boozefish: A night of “Champagne et Chocolat.” Also live jazz with the Brian Hicks Duo, a chocolate bar by Annedore’s, a champagne toast at midnight, party favors, wine specials and an a la carte menu. $45 a person or $80 a couple. For details or to RSVP, see www.boozefish.com, Sat., Dec. 31. 1511 Westport Rd., 816-561-5995.

The Brick: Anvil Chorus, American Catastrophe and Darling at Sea. Admission is $8 in advance or $10 at door and includes a sing-along sheet for “Auld Lang Syne,” champagne-and-strawberry toast, and simulcast of Times Square’s countdown and ball drop. VIP tickets include dinner, dessert, party favors, coat check and a bottle of champagne. VIP tickets are $25 a person or $85 for a table for four, Sat., Dec. 31. 1727 McGee, 816-421-1634.

The Bulldog: A special menu and Vince Cook on piano. Ask about discounts at the downtown Marriot, Sat., Dec. 31. 1715 Main, 816-421-4799.

Cactus Café: New Years bash tickets are $10 in advance or $20 at the door. The party starts at 6 p.m. with a catered buffet until 8. Free champagne and balloon drop with over $5,000 in cash and prizes at midnight, Sat., Dec. 31. 4115 Mill St., 816-561-3200.

Café Trio: Food and jazz with Alice Jenkins. Reservations available for 5:30, 6, 7:30 or 8 p.m. (There is a two-hour limit per table.) Late reservations available for 9:30 or 10 p.m. Dinner includes a four-course meal with an accompanying champagne toast. $60 a person (excluding tax and gratuity). Seating is limited. The Starlet Lounge will be open from 4:30 on serving martini specials and wines all night, Sat., Dec. 31. 3535 Broadway, 816-756-3227.

El Caribe Café and Bar: There are three options to choose from on New Year’s Eve at El Caribe. From 5 to 8 p.m., an early dinner is served, for which no reservations are necessary. Diners also will be seated from 7 to 9 p.m. for a meal that includes Latin music, two drink tickets and a champagne toast at midnight. $50 with a credit card reservation. 10 p.m. admission is $20 and includes a balloon drop and champagne toast at midnight, Sat., Dec. 31. 12112 W. 87th St., Lenexa, 913-599-2270.

Club Shooters: Grand opening of Shooters on New Year’s Eve with live music by Bent and DJ Mickey starting at 9 p.m. Wet T-shirt contest, cheap drinks, grab bags at the door and a champagne toast at midnight. $5 cover, Sat., Dec. 31. Club Shooters, 501 N.W. Vesper, Blue Springs, 816-224-6188.

Clubhouse on Baltimore: New Year’s Eve party from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Food, drinks, DJ and karaoke. Tickets start at $80, Sat., Dec. 31. 1228 Baltimore, 816-221-2078.

Davey’s Uptown Rambler’s Club: New Year’s Bash with the Litigators and Rex Hobart and the Misery Boys, Sat., Dec. 31. 3402 Main, 816-753-1909.

The Elms Resort: Packages start at $299 a couple and include accommodations, dinner buffet and four drink coupons. Entertainment includes the Selle Brothers Band and DJ Carolyn Martini, plus a midnight champagne toast, a balloon drop, dancing and a breakfast buffet. Reservations recommended, Sat., Dec. 31. 401 Regent Street, Excelsior Springs, 816-630-5500.

Candace Evans: The jazz musician plays Sat., Dec. 31, at Ophelia’s, 201 N. Main, Independence, 816-461-4525.

Fred P. Ott’s: Karaoke on New Year’s Eve, Sat., Dec. 31. 1100 W. Santa Fe, Olathe, 913-390-5955.

Fuel: Rock and Roll New Year’s Eve with the Fuel Girls, Sat., Dec. 31. 7300 West 119th Street, Overland Park, 913-451-0444.

The Gaf Pub & Grille: Open New Year’s Eve, Sat., Dec. 31. 7116 Wornall Road, 816-333-1321.

The Grand Emporium: DJ Steve Thorell, Sat., Dec. 31. 3832 Main, 816-531-7557.

The Hurricane: The Architects, Flee the Seen, Cruxed and This Alibi. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 the day of the show. Purchase tickets at all Ticketmaster locations and the Hurricane, Sat., Dec. 31. 4048 Broadway, 816-753-0884.

Hyatt Regency Crown Center: New Year’s Eve packages from $45 to $450. Wine Lovers package includes four-course meal, selected wines from Napa Valley’s Beaulieu Vineyard, cocktails in the Terrace, valet parking and access to all entertainment after 9 p.m. For more information, see hyattnye.com. Sat., Dec. 31. 2345 McGee, 816-421-1234.

Jardine’s: Local jazz legend Ida McBeth performs two sets. The first show is from 7 to 8:30 p.m., and the second is from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Tickets include a four-course meal, a rose, a champagne toast, party favors and a gift package. The first show is $120 a couple; the second is $170 a couple, Sat., Dec. 31. 4536 Main, 816-561-6480.

Jilly’s: Ultimate ’80s Night. $10 cover includes music by DJ Clockwerk, party favors and champagne toast at midnight, Sat., Dec. 31. 1744 Broadway, 816-221-4977.

Joshua’s at Best Western: $15 a person or $25 a couple includes party favors, balloon drop, champagne at midnight, free hors d’ouvres and selected appetizers from 8 to 10 p.m. For $89, receive all of the above plus a guest room. Call for details, Sat., Dec. 31. 5701 Longview, 816-765-4100.

Kabal: Astro & Glyde with Paul DeMatteo downstairs, DJ Ataxic upstairs. $20 cover ($45 for all-inclusive ticket). See www.umove.net for information, Sat., Dec. 31., 503 Walnut, 816-471-0017.

Kelly’s In Westport: High-energy blues and rock with the Blue River Ordonnance. $10 cover includes party favors and champagne toast. Music starts at 9 p.m., and the bar is open until 3 a.m, Sat., Dec. 31. 500 Westport Rd., 816-561-5800.

Knuckleheads Saloon at Fog Cycles: Two packages available: first is dinner and an early show with “Elvis” Bruscato and Shelly. Candlelight dinner served from 6 to 8 p.m. and includes salad, wine and dessert with a midnight toast and buffet, $60 a person or $110 a couple. Dancing with the Watermelon Slim Band starts at 9 p.m. The second package includes the 9 p.m. Watermelon Slim show, midnight toast and buffet (no reserved seating) for $25. Special hotel rates and transportation available. Order tickets by calling 816-483-6407 or online at www.knuckleheadskc.com, Sat., Dec. 31. 2715 Rochester, 816-483-6320.

Kobi’s: Live music with Suttercane, champagne and prizes, $7, 9 p.m.- 1 a.m, Sat., Dec. 31. 113 Oak, Bonner Springs, 913-422-5657.

Kyle’s Tap Room: $5 cover includes karaoke, a champagne toast, 12:30 a.m. appetizer buffet, shot specials every hour and pitcher specials all night, Sat., Dec. 31. 6825 N. Oak Tfwy., Gladstone, 816-420-9099.

La Bodega: Dinner seating (reservations recommended) from 5:30 to 10 p.m. includes a four-course menu accompanied with featured wine selections from Marques de Caceres, sangria or La Bodega’s signature rum-tinis. Dinner packages are $75, excluding tax and gratuity. Post-dinner cover (doors open at 9:30 p.m.) is $25 and includes DJ, party favors and a Cordinui champagne toast at midnight. 703 Southwest Blvd., 816-472-8272.

The Lava Room: DJ Double D’s Retro Dance. $10 cover includes two drinks, a buffet, champagne toast and party favors, including silly string, Sat., Dec. 31. 3810 Broadway, 816-561-5282.

Lew’s Grill and Bar: Reserve a table at Lew’s with an arrival by 8 p.m. and a $50 minimum deposit that goes toward your bill that evening. No cover charge, and a champagne toast while watching the Waldo Ball drop at midnight from the corner of 75th Street and Wornall. DJ Lew spins at 7 p.m. For more info, see www.lewsgrillandbar.com or call 816-444-8080, Sat., Dec. 31. 7539 Wornall, 816-444-8080.

Lucky Brewgrille: ’70s and ’80s retro New Year’s Eve with the funk sounds of Karma upstairs and DJ Mike Scott spinning Billboard’s top hits from the ’80s downstairs. Prizes for best outfit; champagne toast at midnight, Sat., Dec. 31. 5401 Johnson Dr., Mission, 913-403-8571.

Majestic Theatre: New Year’s Eve bash with special guest Mark Cordes. Shows at 7:30 p.m. ($30; $60 with dinner) and 9:45 p.m. ($55 a person or $100 a couple). Party favors and live music by Gov’t Cheese after the show, Sat., Dec. 31. 7430 NW 87th St. (Zona Rosa), 816-587-8180.

Main Street Café: New Year’s Eve with the Tide, Aurora, Give Me Sound, Josephine, Noir and Girls in Diners. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., and the party starts at 8. $7. 3953 Walnut, 913-302-8206. www.mainstreetcafe.org.

Mango Room: A five-course champagne dinner and live music by KC’s original steel-drum band, Caribbean Steel. First seating is 5-8:30 p.m. at $75 a person; second seating is at 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at $100 a person. Dinner includes fried or raw oysters, tempura shrimp, four-duck confit, Kobe beef short ribs, and six-coconut shortcake. Second seating includes caviar, smoked salmon and a New Year’s champagne toast, Sat., Dec. 31. 1111 Main, 816-268-4600.

Martini Corner: $60 ticket includes entry to four venues — Velvet Dog, the Empire Room, Dragonfly and Buddha — plus free domestic beer, house wine and well drinks, 9 p.m.- 3 a.m. Tickets on sale at Velvet Dog 816-753-9990. This event typically sells out, Sat., Dec. 31. 31st Street and Oak, 816-753-9990.

McCoy’s Public House: Food and drink specials all night. Standup comedy and a live band from 10 p.m.- 2 a.m. Champagne toast at midnight; $5 cover charge starts at 9 p.m, Sat., Dec. 31. 4057 Pennsylvania, 816-960-0866.

Mike’s Tavern: Back Porch Mary, Pendergast. Tickets, which are $10 in advance or $12 at the door, are available at Mike’s Tavern. Dave “Chilidog” Crawford and DJ Slimm perform between bands, Sat., Dec. 31. 5424 Troost, 816-444-3399.

Moxie Bar and Grill: Champagne toast and midnight buffet, Sat.,Dec. 31. 4011 N. Oak Tfwy., 816-455-9600.

NV: Music from Las Vegas’ Peter Piper, free food, champagne toast, go-go boys, drink specials and body painting. $7 in advance or $10 at the door, Sat., Dec. 31. 220 Admiral Blvd., 816-421-6852.

O’Malley’s Irish Pub: Reservations-only dinner begins at 7 p.m., The pub party is included in the dinner reservations; otherwise the cover is $10. This includes several live bands, a collector’s champagne flute and champagne to fill it, Sat., Dec. 31. 500 Welt St., Weston, 816-640-5235.

One Block East: Prime-rib dinner special and music by blues band Tut and the Soul Sensations. Dinner special is $9.95 (two tickets with dinner for $25). Includes party favors and champagne toast at midnight, Sat., Dec. 31. 11802 Blue Ridge Blvd., 816-767-9500.

Opal’s Kitchen: Latin dancing with DJ; party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. $5 cover, Sat., Dec. 31. 423 S.W. Blvd., 816-472-6725.

Paddy O’Quigley’s: Dinner, live DJ and dancing at Paddy’s includes a five-course dinner at $50 a person. Champagne and party favors included; starts at 8 p.m, Sat., Dec. 31. 11851 Roe, Overland Park, 913-345-1119.

The Phoenix: Early show with the Scamps (4-8 p.m.) is $60. Late show with the Dan Doran Band (9 p.m.- 1 a.m.) is $65. Reservations required. Both seatings include a multicourse meal, appetizer, salad, bread, dessert, champagne and party favors, Sat., Dec. 31. 302 W. 8th St., 816-472-0001.

Raoul’s Velvet Room: Music by DJ Bobby Keys. Dinner package includes dinner, reserved seating throughout the party, party favors and a champagne toast. Entertainment package includes entrance after 9 p.m., party favors and champagne toast, Sat., Dec. 31. 7222 W. 119th St., Overland Park, 913-469-0466.

Record Bar: New Year’s Eve with Blo-Chi Huzza-a-thon and DJ Oz, Sat., Dec. 31. 1020 Westport Rd., 816-753-5207.

Re:Verse New American Bistro: Reservations are available for a New Year’s Eve four-course dinner (5:30-10 p.m.) accompanied by Marques de Caceres wine selection, sangria or Svedka vodka cocktails. Dinner packages are $65, excluding tax and gratuity. Post-dinner packages (doors open at 9:30 p.m.) are $35 and include drink tickets, party favors, champagne toast and music by DJ Keith. 618 Ward Pkwy., 816-931-7811.

River Market Brewing Company: Drink specials, live entertainment with the Brisbanes and no cover, Sat., Dec. 31. 500 Walnut, 816-471-6300.

Rocket’s Place: Drink specials, complimentary champagne and lots of party favors. Stay late for the big countdown at midnight, Sat., Dec. 31. 6829 North Oak Tfwy., North Kansas City, 816-468-0100.

Roxy: New Year’s celebration with party favors, champagne toast and a balloon drop at midnight, plus music by That ’70s Band. $15 tickets in advance, $20 at the door. Reservations only with ticket; ticket is needed to get a table, Sat., Dec. 31. 7230 W. 75th St., Overland Park, 913-236-6211.

Rusty’s Last Chance: No cover; champagne toast at midnight and party favors, Sat., Dec. 31. 10901 W. 75th St., Kansas City, Kan., 913-268-9000.

Sake Bar: New Year’s Eve party with DJ Audiom, champagne toast and party favors. Cover is $10, Sat., Dec. 31. 11658 W. 135th St., Overland Park, 913-851-8858.

Slow Ride Roadhouse: First annual New Year’s bash with all-you-can-eat buffet, 7 p.m.-midnight. Music by Racy Grace and complimentary champagne. 1350 N. 3rd St. Lawrence, 785-749-2727.

Spivey’s: Live music with Eskimo Crack Shack from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m, Sat., Dec. 31. 12227 W. 87th St. Pkwy., Lenexa, 913-599-5011.

Succotash: Holiday brunch served 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. Sat., Dec. 31. 15 E. 3rd St., 816-421-2807.

Tanner’s: Live music by Funk Syndicate. $30 a person or $50 a couple includes the band, champagne toast at midnight and party favors. $9.95 Prime-rib dinner special also available. Sat, Dec. 31. 1000 Broadway, 816-471-8687.

Tomfooleries: New Year’s Eve celebration with food and drinks all night, Sat., Dec. 31. 612 W. 47th Street, 816-753-0555, www.tomfooleries.com.

12 Baltimore: Live music by Fat Finger starting at 9 p.m. $25 a person and $60 a couple includes party favors, a champagne toast, balloon drop and 1 a.m. buffet. New Year’s Eve dinner at Hotel Phillips Chophouse includes a four-course meal, live jazz and entrance to the 12 Baltimore bash (for pre-gala dinner seating) at 5:30 p.m. Gala dinner seating begins at 8:30 p.m. and is $90 a person for a six-course meal, Sat., Dec. 31. 106 W. 12th St., 816-346-4421.

Twin City Tavern: New Year’s Eve bash with cheap bubbles, party favors and good music, Sat., Dec. 31. 1815 Westport Rd., 816-753-5956.

Union Café: Union Café presents the a performance of the Mystery Train’s A Christmas Conundrum, an interactive murder-mystery dinner theater involving the entire audience. After the show, guests are invited to toast the New Year in true Kansas City tradition — under the clock at Union Café, Sat., Dec. 31. 30 W. Pershing Rd., 816-813-9645.

Union Station: “Over the top, under the clock” at Union Station. Five hours of live entertainment, giant balloon drops, sweets and admission to all of Union Stations attractions. Reservations recommended; space is limited. Sat., Dec. 31. 30 W. Pershing Rd., 816-460-2020, www.unionstation.org.

The Uptown: New Year’s Bash at the Uptown — party-hop among four rooms on New Year’s Eve with performers Captain Fantastic, Allied Saints, ALacartoona, Now and Then, DJ Mark Jungerman, Mike Dileo and Jeff Holmes. Multiple open premium bars, buffet (including breakfast) and four movie screens. For information, call 816-753-8665; tickets available from Ticketmaster (816-931-3330) or at the Uptown, Sat., Dec. 31. 3700 Broadway, 816-753-8665.

Voodoo Lounge (Harrah’s Casino): The Cheeseballs. $15 after 10 p.m, Sat., Dec. 31. Harrah’s Casino, 1 Riverboat Dr., 816-472-7777.

Whiskey Tango: A New Year’s Eve with country band Ricochet. Call now to reserve a package; space is limited, Sat., Dec. 31. 401 S.E. Outer Belt Road, Grain Valley, 816-847-5650.

W.J. McBrides: Celebrate an Irish New Year with Bob Reeder at 5 p.m. and Boomerz at 9 p.m. No cover charge. Then celebrate New Year’s Day with a Hair o’ the Dog Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat., Dec. 31. 1340 Village West Pkwy., Kansas City, Kan. 913-788-7771.