Here's what's happening at Chicago restaurants, nightclubs, hotels, live music venues, and others:

Clubs, Bars, Hotels


Anti-Black-Tie New Year's Eve Party
Food and drink package includes unlimited pizza, salad, dessert, brews and wine. Featuring DJ Joan Jett Black. Piece, 1927 W. North, (773)772-4422. 9pm-1:30am. $70.

Back in the Day 2007 New Year's Eve Bash
Party to music from back in the day with special guest DJ RB-NYC. Cash bar with a complimentary champagne toast at midnight, plus VIP couch and table seating, party favors, music and videos until 4am. Radiostar, 1524 N. Fremont, (312) 266-1234. 9pm-4am. $50.

Cans Bar and Canteen
Includes a five-hour super-premium open bar, including Red Bull drinks. Plus, toast the new year at midnight with a complimentary champagne split. Cans, 1640 N. Damen, (773)276-7582, $90/person.

The Chicago Scene 7th Annual New Year's Eve Gala
Black-tie-optional celebration featuring premium open bar from 9pm-1am. DJs in all four ballrooms of entertainment and a live performance by Cat Fight. The Drake Hotel, 140 E. Walton, (312)787-2200. $180 general admission, $205 dinner and party package, $235 Drake Brothers Restaurant dinner and party package.

Class of `06 NYE @ Darkroom
Suggested attire: Yearbook Geek Couture. Live performances by The Gaylords, Brock, and DJ Tobias. Yearbook photo booth from 10-11:30pm and champagne toast at midnight. Darkroom, 2210 W. Chicago, (773)276-1411. 9pm-2am. $25 in advance, $35 day of show. $100 for booth reservations with complimentary champagne bottle. Contact arunas@darkroombar.com for reservations.

Coyote Ugly New Year's Eve 2007
Featuring six-hour open bar, plus a champagne toast, all-night buffet, party favors and a balloon drop. Coyote Ugly, 316 W. Erie, (312)642-2400 8pm-2am Tickets $65 advance, $100 door

The Crystal Ball
Featuring DJs Mixin Marc, Alex Peace, KCJ, Hair Dave, and Victor R. Premium open bar from 9pm-1am, interactive countdown, confetti and balloon drop. Crobar, 1543 N. Kingsbury, (312)266-1900. 9pm-4am. $115 presale.

Déjà Vu's New Year's Eve Party
Includes open bar from 9pm-12am, DJs, party favors and video countdown. VIP package includes appetizers and four-hour open bar. Déjà Vu, 2624 N. Lincoln, (773)871-0205. 8pm-4am. $30-50.

DeLux
With an open premium bar, an appetizer buffet, a champagne toast and party favors. DeLux, 669 N. Milwaukee, (312)850-4008.

Easy Cocktail Bar
For $75, you get all the top-shelf liquor and food from the buffet that you want. Easy Cocktail Bar, 1944 W. Division, (773)227-4644.


Edge Comedy Show New Years Eve Blitz Spectacular
Featuring comedians Mark McClatchey, Sean Rumrill, Fay Canale, Lauren Bishop, Matt Roberson, John Pawlowski, Cindy Cornelson, Alex Orozco, Chad Briggs, Darius Kennedy, Dave Odd and more. Kitty Moon, 6237 N. Clark, (847)409-8623. 10pm. $10.

Elbo Room New Year's Eve Party
Featuring DJ Tony Healy. Open bar and champagne toast included. Elbo Room, 2871 N. Lincoln, (773)549-5549. 8pm-2am. $50.

The Evolution of Dance New Year's Eve Party 2007
Live performance by the star of the Internet's most viewed video of all time--The Evolution of Dance. Also available, five-hour open bar, DJs, hats and noisemakers, light hors d'oeuvres and balloon drop. Hard Rock Hotel, 230 N. Michigan, (773)935-932. 9pm-2am. $140.

Five Star Bar & Grill's New Year's Eve Bash
Featuring appetizers, complimentary champagne and DJs. Five Star, 1424 W. Chicago, (312)850-2555.

Flight Wine Bar
With cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, a dinner buffet, music, dancing and a midnight toast. Flight Wine Bar, 1820 Tower, Glenview, (847)729-WINE. $100.

Funky Buddha Lounge New Year's Eve Party
Offers two party packages, including premium open bar, DJ entertainment, sushi, buffet, a Moet champagne toast and a 2007 VIP card. Funky Buddha Lounge, 728 W. Grand, (312)666-1695. 8pm. $115-150.

Future Forward.07
Tara Reid hosts and counts down the new year. Live performance by BT and DJs John Curley, Jernell Geronimo, Mark Centennial and Andrew Vonn. Chicago Marriott Downtown, 540 N. Michigan, (312)836-0100. 9pm-3am. $120 general admission, $145 VIP.

Goodbar New Years Eve
Featuring premium open bar and a countdown with a champagne toast at midnight. Party favors and noise makers provided, as well as a confetti storm. Goodbar, 2512 N. Halsted 8pm-2am.

Goose Island Wrigleyville
With drink and food packages available for $50 and $80. Goose Island, 3535 N. Clark, (773)832-9040.

Hogs and Honeys 2007
Premium bar from 9pm-1am, plus a four-food-groups buffet, party favors, a champagne shower at midnight and free bull rides. Hogs and Honeys, 1551 N. Sheffield, (312)377-1733. $49.99/person.

Junior's
Includes a five-hour super premium open bar, including Red Bull drinks. Plus, toast the new year at midnight with a complimentary champagne split. Junior's 724 W. Maxwell, (773)276-7582. $90/person.

"Kiss the Sky" and "Midnight Kiss" Parties
A night of dancing, fireworks and burlesque. DJ and dancers at Kiss the Sky, in the Altitude Room, $150. "Midnight Kiss," in the Grand Ballroom, offers DJ Sheik and Michelle "Toots" L'Amour with her Sugarbabies, for $135. W Hotel Lakeshore, 644 N. Lake Shore, (773)563-7672.

The Loft
Featuring DJ Guns, champagne toast, party favors and a multimedia countdown. The Loft, 15 W. Division, (312)337-4349. 7pm-4am. $10.

Le Passage New Years Celebration
Featuring cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, desserts and champagne toast at midnight. Party favors will be provided. Le Passage, 937 N. Rush, (312)255-0022 9pm-2am, $110.

The Motel Bar New Year's Eve Party
Includes cocktail specials, DJ after 10pm, champagne toast at midnight. The Motel Bar, 600 W. Chicago, (312)822-2900. 6pm-2am. No cover.

New Year's Eve at Sonotheque
Featuring a $50 open well bar with a champagne toast at midnight, plus DJs Joe Bryl and John Dugan. Sonotheque, 1444 W. Chicago, (312)226-7600. 8pm.

New Years Eve Celebration
Offering the sake lounge and a premium open bar from 9:30pm-1am, plus a live DJ. Midnight champagne toast, sushi and hors d'oeuvres also available. Tsunami, 1160 N. Dearborn, (312)642-9911. $65/person, $75 after Dec 28.

New Years Eve Cornstravaganza
Robert Bouwman and Michelle Thompson-Hay will be giving 2006 the boot to throw a sketch comedy and improv party! Featuring midnight toast and post-show dance party until 2am with the cast. Offering dinner and drinks. Cornservatory, 4210 N. Lincoln, (312)409-6435. 8pm. $35/person, $60/couple.

New Year's Eve Soiree 2007: On Top of the Magnificent Mile
General admission ($100) includes premium open bar, music by DJ Asiatic, hors d'oeuvres and delicacies by Phil Stefani, champagne toast and chocolates and desserts. VIP admission ($150) includes all of the above, plus music by DJ Jay Funk and Kid Kris, top-shelf access and raffle giveaways. Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph. 9:30pm.

New Year's Eve 2007
Hosted by Joey Vitale, Pat Murphy and ParisaG. Premium open bar from 9pm-1:30am and champagne toast at midnight. Reserve, 858 W. Lake, (312)455-1111. 8:30pm. $145.

New Year's Eve 2007 Party
Premium open bar from 8pm-1am. Champagne toast and party favors at midnight. Club 720, 720 N. Wells, (312)787-8720. 8pm. $75 presale single tickets, $125 presale couple tickets.

New Year's Eve at the Crystal Gardens
Party thrown by Phil Stefani Restaurants, featuring music, fireworks, and wine. Features a full premium bar, the Stefani Signature Buffet, and tunes from DJ Jumpin James. The Crystal Garden, Navy Pier, (312)560-4422. 9pm-2am, $110/person.

New Year's Eve 07: Strictly A-List
Featuring a three-hour hosted bar from 9pm-midnight and a champagne toast. Party favors provided. Boutique, 809 W. Evergreen at Halsted, (312)751-2900. $100 and up.

New Year's Eve at Crobar Chicago
Featuring DJs Mixin Mark, Alex Peace, Victor R, KCJ and Hair Dave. Includes four-hour open premium bar, interactive countdown with confetti storm, midnight champagne toast and party favors. Crobar, 1543 N. Kingsbury. 9pm-4am.

New Year's Eve at Smart Bar
Featuring Colette, Justin Long, Jason Hodges and James Amato. Choose from three packages: General (just getting in), Three Olives Vodka (10 cocktails and two Smart Bar passes) and Heineken (15 Heineken and two Smart Bar passes). Smart Bar, 3730 N. Clark, (773)549-4140. 9pm-4am. $25 advance/$30 door (General), $75 advance/$90 door (Three Olives Vodka/Heineken).

New Year's Eve Extravaganza
Includes buffet, balloon drop, party favors and $65 Bottle of Moet Champagne. Chromium, 817 W. Lake, (312)666-7230. $20 presale before 12/23.

A New Year's Eve Like No Other
Featuring a premium $60 open bar package from 9pm-11pm, party favors, champagne and DJ Johnny Price. The Leg Room, 7 W. Division, (312)337-2583. $20 general admission.

A Night to Remember: New Year's Eve 2007
General admissions package includes open premium bar, hors d'oeuvres, champagne toast at midnight. VIP tickets include reserved table, open bar, champagne service and toast at midnight, hors d'oeuvres. Cabaret. 15 W. Hubbard. www.wanttickets.com for reservations.

NYE 2007
Featuring a four-hour cocktail reception, a champagne toast at midnight, and party favors. Jet Vodka Lounge, 1551 N. Sheffield, (312)440-9140. $65 and up.

NYE 07-"Six Hours of Open Bar"
Offering a six-hour open bar, all night hors d'oeuvres buffet, champagne toast at midnight, party favors and a balloon drop. P.S. Chicago, 1009 N. Rush, (773)718-1444.

NYE 07 @ The Chicago Hilton
Hosted by MC Red and Big Steve and featuring performances by Hairbangers Ball, DJ Flipside, Kalendr, Nathan Scott, Tima Fei and DJ Kibo. Four-hour premium open bar, midnight champagne toast, and party favors. Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan, (312)226-6990. 9pm-2am. $150 tickets, $475 for overnight package, $1000 for table reservations.

Out with the Old, in with the Vu!
With open-bar packages ranging from $30-$50, plus appetizers. Déjà Vu, 2624 N. Lincoln, (773)871-0205.

Outfit Event Presents: New Year's Eve 2007
Hosted by Bob O'Connell, Jason Neninato and Nina Fierce Pierce and featuring sounds by DJ Wizzkid. Enclave, 220 W. Chicago, (312)654-0234.

Paparazzi: NYE 2007
Complete red-carpet treatment, with paparazzi-style photos. All-inclusive, with reduced room rates. Also offering appetizers all night. The Hyatt Regency, 151 E. Wacker, (312)997-2411. 9pm-2am. $75. $159 for rooms.

Remember the Times
Offers two ballrooms, ten cash bars, a fashion show, appetizers and giveaways. Music by DJs Ezoh, Anton, Hot and Jermaine. Congress Plaza Hotel and Convention Center, 520 S. Michigan, (312)656-7064. 9pm-3am. $50-60.

Resolve 2007 featuring ATB
Chicago's only large-scale 18 and over event. The Congress Theatre, 2135 N. Milwaukee. Presale tickets $35. www.purefuture.com

Rock `n' Roll High `80s Edition
Dress in attire from the decade while enjoying the open bar, DJs, buffet, champagne toast, balloon drop and retro gift bags. Cobra Lounge, 235 N. Ashland, (312)226-6300. 9pm-2am. $80.

Rockin' New Year's Eve
With party favors, a balloon drop, a champagne toast and DJ Hitman. The Apartment, 2251 N. Lincoln, (773)348-5100. $60-$85.

Saltaus New Years Eve 2007
Presented by Funky Couture and James Lauer. Includes premium open bar, your choice of dinner or hors d'oeurves, plus party favors and gift bags. Saltaus, 1350 W. Randloph, (312)455-1919. $125 and up.

Salud Tequila Lounge
Includes a five-hour super premium open bar, including Red Bull drinks. Plus, toast the new year at midnight with a complimentary champagne split. Salud, 1471 N. Milwaukee, (773)276-7582. $90/person.

10pin
Celebrate by bowling in the new year with DJ Speed. Also enjoy the four-hour premium open bar and hors d'oeuvres or try to win a trip to the Caribbean. 10pin, 330 N. State, (312)644-0300. 9pm-1am. $125 in advance, $150 at the door, $75 after midnight.

Trader Todd's "Party Like a Rock Star"
Guests are encouraged to come in rock-star costumes and best-dressed will win a Rock Star gift basket. Also included: open-call bar, dinner, two champagne toasts (one for midnight in Key West and one for Chicago) and party favors. Trader Todd's, 3216 N. Sheffield, (773)837-1122. 8:30pm-12:30am. $85.

Transit New Year's Eve 2007
Eight-hour party includes a number of packages: $35 general admission, $69 four-hour open bar, party favors, $99 seating in VIP room. Transit Nightclub, 1431 W. Lake, (312)919-3761. 8pm-4am. $35-99.

2-Double-0-7
An elegant evening of cocktails, music and intrigue continues through 4am with DJ Joe Gauthreaux. Hosted bar featuring Ketel One and Bombay Sapphire cocktails and martinis, plus an appetizer buffet. Hydrate, 3458 N. Halsted, (773)975-9244. 8pm-4am. $25 in advance, $35 at door.

2007...Ring it in with Style
Featuring DJ Ryan Pullano. Includes cocktail reception from 9pm-1am, appetizers and midnight champagne toast. Moda, 25 W. Hubbard, (312)677-2200. 9pm-4am. $95-150.

Velvet Lounge New Year's Eve
Featuring performances by Isaiah Spencer and the legendary Jazz Jam. Velvet, 67 E. Cermak, (312)791-9050. 9-12pm, $5 cover.

Xtreme New Year's Eve 2007
Featuring DJ Spin, Mach 1, DJ Structure and 2006 Live. Four-hour open bar, three balloon drops and two light shows. Vision Nightclub, 632 N. Dearborn, (312)266-1944. 7pm-4am. $50 General (after 9pm, cash bar), $80 Gold (open bar 7pm-11pm, buffet 7pm-9:30pm), $125 Platinum (open bar 8pm-12am, buffet 8pm-11pm, VIP rooms).

Zentra's Masquerade Ball
A limited amount of free masquerade attire will be supplied. Premium open bar 9pm-12am, passed appetizers, champagne toast and party favors. Zentra, 923 W. Weed, (312)787-0400. 9pm-4am. $85 presale, $125 at door, $250-1100 for booth and table reservations.


Restaurants

Adobo Grill
Hosting the "ultimate fiesta" at both Chicago locations. The second seating, at 9pm, features a four-course menu, live music and a special midnight toast. Adobo Grill, 2005 W. Division, (773)252-9990 and 1610 N. Wells, (312)266-7999. $89/per person.

Avenue M
Avenue M's first annual New Year's Eve celebration offers an exclusive dinner, champagne and a special guest DJ. Avenue M, 695 N. Milwaukee, (312)243-1133.

Bin 36
Offering a spread of canapés, artisanal cheeses, a dessert bar, an open bar and a champagne toast at midnight, complete with hats and horns. Bin 36, 339 N. Dearborn, (312) 755-9463. 9pm-2am. $125/person

Blu Coral
Featuring a special maki menu and a DJ spinning until 2am. Blu Coral, 6320 Route 53, Seven Bridges Shopping Center, Woodridge, (630)719-8808.

Boka Restaurant and Bar
Includes open premium bar, butlered appetizers, food stations by Giuseppe Scurato and a champgane toast at midnight. Boka, 1729 N. Halsted, (312)337-6070.

Brockway Chophouse
Offering entertainment by Jimmy Damon, the only singer authorized by Frank Sinatra to perform his music during his lifetime. Also offering a champagne toast and party favors. Brockway Chophouse, 110 N. Brockway, Palatine, (847)963-0600.

Café Matou
Offering traditional French cuisine in a four-course prix-fixe menu with an entrée choice. The regular menu will also be available and a champagne toast at midnight. Café Matou, 1846 N. Milwaukee, (773)384-8911. $65/person.

Campagnola
Four-course meal at 6pm and 6:30pm, $55. Five-course meal at 8pm and 8:30pm, $70. Late night at 10:30pm, three courses and champagne toast. Campagnola, 815 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, (847)475-6100 for reservations.

Carlucci
Includes a cocktail party and dinner buffet, plus a martini station, wine station and open bar. Entertainment by Video DJ Joe Garrido. Champagne toast at midnight with party favors. Carlucci, 1801 Butterfield, Downers Grove, (630)512-0990 8:30pm-1am. $99/person.

Chens Chinese and Sushi Restaurant
Dance and drink all night to the "finest in chill house sounds." Premium open bar, dinner buffet, champagne toast and party favors. Chens Chinese and Sushi Restaurant, 3506 N. Clark, (773) 549-1280. $60/person, last seating at 9:30pm.

Country House
Offering a special new year's eve menu in a casual family-style package, as well as a few a la carte items. Packages include the burgers, as well as filet mignon, among others. Country House (three locations), 2095 S. Kirk, Geneva, (630)208-8181, 6460 College, Lisle, (630)983-0545, and 241 55th, Clarendon Hills, (630) 325-1444.

Custom House
From 6pm-10pm, Custom House offers a four-course menu ranging from $80-$110, plus live jazz and champagne. Custom House, 500 S. Dearborn, (312)523-0200.

DeLaCosta
Featuring a prix-fixe menu with two seatings: 6pm, 9pm and a champagne toast. While dining, enjoy music by The Reid Audley Band. DeLaCosta, 465 E. Illinois, (312)464-1700. $65-95.

Gioco
Special New Year's Eve menu with a champagne toast and party favors at midnight. No seating past 11:30pm. Gioco, 1312 S. Wabash, (312)939-3870.

Green Zebra
Green Zebra offers two seatings, at 6pm and at 9pm, for $65, featuring a five-course vegetarian menu. Green Zebra, 1460 W. Chicago, (312)243-7100.

Il Covo
Reservations are required for this dinner, offering the regular menu before 9:30pm and a prix fixe menu after. DJ on the second floor and a champagne toast with party favors at midnight. Il Covo, 2152 N. Damen, (773)862-5555 $75 for prix fixe menu.

Il Mulino
This Italian restaurant features a prix-fixe four-course menu highlighting classic favorites. The dinner also includes streamers, hats, noisemakers and a champagne toast. Il Mulino, 1150 N. Dearborn,(312)440-8888. Prix-fixe starting at 8:30pm, a la carte before 8:30pm. $150/person.

Le Francais
Offering two seatings, one from 5:30pm-6pm and the other from 8:30pm-9pm. Five-course meal will be served earlier, and a six-course later. Le Francais, 269 S. Milwaukee, Wheeling, (847)541-7470. $125 earlier, $150 later.

Marche
Featuring a night at the circus, complete with costumed performers and a special menu. Champagne toast and party favors. Marche, 833 W. Randolph, (312)226-8399. No seating past 11:30pm.

MAS
Chef John Manion creates a five-course prix-fixe dinner menu in a Contemporary Latin style. The early seating is at 7pm ($75/person) and the late is at 9:30pm ($89/person). The late seating includes a split of sparkling wine for each guest, as well as hats and horns. MAS, 1670 W. Division, (773)276-8700.

MK
Offering two seatings, one from 6pm-7pm and a later seating from 8:30pm on. Offering live music and a champagne toast. Choice of turbot or lamb for main course. MK, 868 N. Franklin, (312)482-9179. $120/person includes beverages, tax, and gratuity.

Mon Ami Gabi
With special, NYE-only menu choices, like wild mushroom soup and classic beef Wellington with sauteed spinach. Mon Ami Gabi, 2300 Lincoln Park West, (773)348-8886; 260 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, (630)472-1900.

NoMI
Enjoy either an early three-course or later five-course prix-fixe menu. Later diners are offered late night entry to the lounge and party favors. NoMI, 800 N. Michigan, (312)335-1234. 5:30pm first, 8pm second. $80-195. Credit card reservations required.

Opera
Offering a special menu, in addition to a la carte. Party favors offered, along with a champagne toast at midnight. Opera, 1301 S. Wabash, (312)461-0161. No seating past 11:30pm.

Red Light
Offering a special $85 prix fixe menu, in addition to a la carte menu. Champagne toast and party favors offered at midnight. Red Light, 820 W. Randolph, (312)733-8880. No seating past 11:30pm.

Scoozi Kids and Parent Parties
Hosting two different parties--one for kids and one for parents. Kids enjoy dinner, dessert and sparkling grape juice, plus clowns, face-painters, and balloon-making. Adults will enjoy their own meal of upscale Italian cuisine. Scoozi, 410 W. Huron. Kids: 4-6:30pm, $10.

Spiaggia
Offering three seatings, each with a different menu, of three or four courses. Spiaggia, 980 N. Michigan, (312)280-2750. $90 and up.

Spring
Offers two seatings: at 6pm you receive a four-course meal for $80, and at 9pm you receive a five-course meal, plus a half-bottle of champagne, for $120. Spring, 2039 W. North, (773)395-7100.

Uncommon Ground
Offering a special price-fixed four-course menu. Three seatings available. Uncommon Ground, 3800 N. Clark, (773)929-0415. $50/person.

Zocalo
Three seatings: 5pm, 7pm, and 9:30pm-12:30am. Latin jazz band Son Trinidad plays at 9:30pm. First and second seatings dine off regular menu. Third seating has a four-course dinner ($75) and dancing, plus two cocktails and champagne toast. Zocalo, 358 W. Ontario, (312)302-9977.


Music

Alkaline Trio, Smoking Popes
Metro, 3730 N. Clark, (773)549-0203. 10pm. $66.

All American Rejects
Hogs & Honeys, 1551 N. Sheffield, (312)377-1733.

Steve Cochran
Hemmens Theatre, 45 Symphony, Elgin, (773)477-7666. 6 and 9pm, $35

Shemekia Copeland
Buddy Guy's Legends (312)427-1190

Robbie Fulks
Fitzgerald's NightClub. 6615 Roosevelt, Berwyn, (708)788-2118. 9:30pm. $12

Josh Kelley
Abbey Pub. 3420 W. Grace at Elston, (866)468-3401. $48, open bar 7:30pm.

Sonny Landreth
Fitzgerald's Nightclub. 6615 Roosevelt, Berwyn, (708)788-2118. 8pm. Champagne and party favors. $40.

Poi Dog Pondering
Vic Theater/Brew & View, 3145 N. Sheffield, (773)472-0449. 9:30pm. $40-45.

The Polkaholics
Dank Haus, 4740 N. Western (just south of Lawrence), (773)561-9181. 9pm. $4.99.

The Raconteurs
Riviera Theater, 4746 N. Racine, (312)559-1212. 10pm. $80.

Patrick Sweany
Fitzgerald's. 6615 W. Roosevelt, Berwyn, (708)788-2118 10pm. $40.

The Tragically Hip, Matisyahu
House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, (312)923-2000. 9pm. $145.

Umphrey's McGee, Taj Mahal and the International Rhythm Band
Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence, (312)559-1212. 7pm. $65.

All Aquaintance Be Forgot
Forgetting to not celebrate on New Year's Eve

The Same Sidewalk Twice
It's the little things about NYE

The Curse
Thax Douglas is doomed

Let's Start The New Year Right
Just stay home

(2006-12-22)

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