Parties

751 Track Meet party with DJs Dave, Ed, M-Dash and Side B spinning whorish pop and hip-hop. 10 pm to 3 am. Snacks and midnight toast included. $10. 751 Queen W. 647-436-6681.
Alleycatz Off the Wall and DJ Morgan rock this party. Cocktails from 6 pm, gourmet dinner at 7 pm. Dinner and dance $70, party only after 9 pm $30. 2409 Yonge. 416-481-6865, alleycatz.sites.toronto.com.
Allstream Centre Princes' Ball with music by DJ Hennie V and DJ Undercover spinning house, R&B and club anthems. Live performance by Dr Draw and Eugene Le Russe. Fully catered with hors d'oeuvres and grazing stations. Complimentary toast and favours. Semi-formal attire. 9 pm. $90-$130. 105 Princes' Blvd. 416-400-1003, ticketpicket.com.
Ame Misoka New Year's celebration. Two seatings of new-age Japanese cuisine. A la carte from 5:30 and tasting menu offered at 9 pm (options of $85 or $100). Reservations required. 19 Mercer. 416-599-7246, amecuisine.com.
Andy Poolhall Ukula party with DJ Scott Waring and DJ DaSilva spinning indie, rock, UK and electro. 9 pm till 4 am. No dress code. Advance $20, limited space at the door. 489 College. 416-923-5300, andypoolhall.com.
Annex Wreckroom Yes Yes Y'All Does NYE party. Bonjay plays this queer hip-hop jam. 9 pm to 4 am. $15, tickets at brownpapertickets.com/event/90682. 794 Bathurst. 416-536-0346, theannexwreckroom.com.
Arcadian Court Singles party with dancing to top 40, house and R&B. Hors d'oeuvrees, midnight toast, favours, prizes and more. 8 pm to 2 am. 21+. Stylish dress code. Advance $52.50-$89.99, $100 at the door. 401 Bay, 8th floor. 416-833-6154, clubcrawlers.com.
Atelier Noir Dancing, midnight toast, appetizers and party favours. Dress to impress. Mature clientele. $50, more at the door. 510 King W. 416-214-9198, ateliertoronto.com.
Atlantis Pavillions Class Affair with five ballrooms, five genres, all-star DJ lineup and more. Several VIP packages available. $65 and up. 955 Lake Shore W. 416-833-6154, clubcrawlers.com.
Babalúu Champagne And Pearls 2010 party with dinner by chef Roberto, dancing to the best of Latin, house and top 40, favours, hors d'oeuvres, champagne toast and prizes. Dinner from 6:30 pm, party at 9:30 pm. Advance $30, $40 at the door from 9:30 pm. Reserve. 136 Yorkville. 416-515-0587, babaluu.com.
Bar 244 Rock In NYE: 2010 with DJ Tyler spinning rock, top 40 and club anthems. Hors d'oeuvres, midnight champagne and favours. 9:30 pm to 3 am. Casual dress. $10, will increase to $20-$30, group rates available. 244 Adelaide W. 416-599-2442, bar244.ca.
Bedford Academy Bring your New Year's Eve party here. $45 prix fixe menu or $10 for bubbly and party favours. 36 Prince Arthur. 416-921-4600, thebedfordacademy.com.
Bier Markt Esplanade Tom Barlow performs at this party. Four-course and à la carte dinners at two seatings plus hors d'oeuvres, champagne and favours. Party starts at 10 pm. $39, dinner and party $99-$129. 58 the Esplanade. 416-862-7575, thebiermarkt.com.
Bier Markt King West Replica plays at this celebration with dinner options (four-course or à la carte). Appetizers, midnight toast and favours included. Party starts at 10 pm. Party-only tickets $39, dinner and party $99-$129. 600 King W. 416-862-1175, thebiermarkt.com.
Big Bop Subspace Fetish Bash with DJ Pulse Plant, DJ Pale and others, plus a special performance by SoundGazer. 9:30 pm. $20 at Northbound Leather (586 Yonge) or subspacefetishnight.com. 651 Queen W. 416-504-6699, thebigbop.com.
Big Mamma's Boy Organic three-course dinner and DJ IPOD spinning till countdown. $29.95 per person, Reserve. 554 Parliament. 416-927-1593, bigmammasboy.ca.
Body English Resolution celebration with DJ spinning top 40, hip-hop, house, R&B and reggae. Includes midnight toast, hors d'oeuvres and favours included. 9 pm to 3 am. Strict dress code. Early bird $25, more later. 1325 Eglinton W, Mississauga. 416-833-6154, clubcrawlers.com.
Boulevard Room Glitz & Glam celebration with heated patio and dancing to top 40, house and R&B. Includes hors d'oeuvres, favours and midnight toast. 9 pm to 3 am. Stylish dress code. Advance $30, more later. 81 Peter. 416-833-6154, clubcrawlers.com.
Bovine Sex Club The Creep Show, Darlings of Chelsea, DJ Misty and others play this 18th-annual bash. Midnight toast, favours and shenanigans. Doors 9 pm. $10 at the venue and at Shanghai Cowgirl (538 Queen W). 542 Queen W. 416-504-4239, bovinesexclub.com.
Brant House Prestige 2010 party with dancing to the best top 40, classic house and retro. Prix fixe menu, party favours, champagne toast, prize giveaways. Semi-formal attire, strictly 25 yrs of age and older. Doors 7 pm. Dinner and dance $75, dance advance $40, more at the door. 522 King W. 416-703-2800, branthouse.com.
Bread & Circus Beatles dance party with the Mockers. 9 pm. Advance $10, $15 at the door. 299 Augusta. 416-336-3399, breadandcircus.ca.
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre Ghetto NYE - Long Live Church Street! DJs K-Tel and Quinces in a salute to the Crisco Queers that built the Church St Village. Full facility playground. Doors 10 pm. $25. 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555, artsexy.ca.
Burroughes Building Top of the Burroughes Modern Masquerade party with DJs Sebastien Grainger, Scott Cudmore, Stuart Berman and Ian Worang. Tickets include all alcohol and hors d'oeuvres. Masks provided. Advance $80, $100 later. 639 Queen W. 416-203-1334, topoftheburroughesnye.com.
C Lounge DJ Daniel Jacob spins at this celebration. Doors 10 pm. $35 from Ticketmaster 416-870-8000. 456 Wellington W. 416-260-9393.
Cabana Unlimited party package, all inclusive. DJ dancing to top 40, hip-hop, house and R&B. 9:30 pm to 3 am. Stylish dress code. $49-$69. 289 Richmond W. 416-340-2582, cabanaclub.ca.
Carlu Namaste 2010 Charity Gala includes dinner, greeting cocktail, champagne toast, live entertainment, dancing, an auction and prizes. Partial proceeds to World Vision and the Breast Cancer Foundation. 7 pm. $150. 444 Yonge. 416-830-7933, attagirl.ca.
Cheval Just Because It's New Year's Eve party with dancing to R&B, house and top 40. Midnight toast, appetizers and favours. Doors 9 pm. Dress to impress (semi formal). Mature clientele only. Advance $40 (until Dec 28), $60 until day of, more at the door. 606 King W. 416-363-4933, chevalbar.com.
Chic Lounge New Year's with the Boogeyman and dancing to new and old skool R&B, hip-hop, reggae and soca. Midnight toast inluded. 9:30 pm to 2 am. Stylish dress code. 19+. Advance $30, $40 later. 214 King W. 416-833-6154, clubcrawlers.com.
Circa Kenneth Thomas spins top 40 and house at this party ushering in 2010. Midnight toast included. Strict dress code in effect. 9 pm to 3 am. Early bird $30, more later. 126 John. 416-833-6154, circatoronto.com.
Clinton's Shake A Tail Dance Party to ring in 2010. 10 pm. Adv $8, $10 at the door. Tickets (Frantic City, 123 Ossington and at Clinton's). 693 Bloor W. 416-535-9541, clintons.ca.
Club V Masquerade 2010 party, where masked faces are unveiled at midnight. Hors d'oeuvres, midnight champagne, prizes and more. Dancing to top 40, hip-hop, house, R&B, mashups. Upscale event for mature clientele. 9 pm to 4 am. Stylish dress code. Advance $40, $60 later. 88 Yorkville. 416-975-4397, vclubv.com.
CN Tower The tower lights up for countdown to 2010. 360 Restaurant offering award-winning cuisine for diners. Look Out, Glass Floor and Sky Pod observation levels and Horizons open. Dinner reservations 416-362-5411. 301 Front W. cntower.ca.
Cobra Lounge Remember The Future party with old school and new school DJs Sean Miller, Matt C, Kenny Glasgow, Nitin, Jonny White, Manolo, James Teej, and Albert & Tony Assoon. Doors 9 pm. $50 (wantickets.com); more at the door. 510 King W. 416-361-9004, thecobra.ca.
Dakota Tavern CATL and Bradleyboy play two sets for revellers. Doors 9 pm. $20, on sale at the Dakota. 249 Ossington. 416-850-4579, thedakotatavern.com.
Dance Cave DJ Shannon spins retro and alternative rock at this party. Doors 9 pm. Advance $13.50. 529 Bloor W, 2nd floor. 416-870-8000, leespalace.com.
Dazzling Restaurant Joel's private New Year's Eve party with DJ Mario, hats, horns, whistles, champagne toast, midnight buffet, two heated patios and more. Semi-formal dress. 8 pm till 3 am. $60 per person, reservations essential. 291 King W. 416-488-5838.
Doubletree by Hilton Casino Royale dance with DJ Delirious, MC Extreme and Midnight Chris spinning the best in top 40, house and R&B. Four-course dinner offered at this semi-formal event. Dinner 7 pm, dance 10 pm. Dinner and dance $100, dance only $60. 655 Dixon. 416-833-6154, clubcrawlers.com.
Dovercourt House Double Deck Swing Ball with the Rainbow Gardens Quintet playing one floor while a funky DJ spins on the other. Swing beginner classes 8 to 9 pm, ball from 9:15 pm. Buffet supper, favours and midnight toast included. Prizes and dance contests, too. $50, full-time students $40. 805 Dovercourt. swingtoronto.com.
Drake Hotel Jazz singer Elise Legrow sings in the New Year from 8 pm in the Underground. DJs Your Boy Brian and Benzi spin from 11 pm. DJ Patrick Pentland rings in 2010 in the Lounge from 10 pm. General admission $75 (includes sushi, charcuterie, hors d'oeuvres, midnight toast, favours and full access), after midnight $20. 1150 Queen W. 416-531-5042, thedrakehotel.ca.
The Duke Live.com Klawz perform for the party here. Party favours provided. No cover. 1225 Queen E. 416-463-5302, thedukelive.com.
Eden Trattoria On the Lake Ring in the New Year on the waterfront and enjoy a raw bar, four-course dinner, champagne at midnight and DJ dancing till 3 am. Dinner at 8 pm, dance from 10 pm. Dinner $90 per person, party free. 58 Marine Parade. 416-255-5588, edentrattoria.com.
El Mocambo 2010: Come Together with DJ Marcus Visionary, DJ Tasc, UKC, Spyne, Carnage, DJ Spinz, Mr Brown and Scott Free and dance to DnB, dubstep, jungle, UK funky and breakbeat. 10 pm to 4 am. Advance $15, $20 at the door. 464 Spadina. 416-777-1777, elmocambo.ca.
El Mocambo Downstairs Throwdown 2010 featuring DJ Dopey, DJ Grouch, DJ Serious, Never Forgive Action (Dalia, Numeric, Ted Dancin'), and Do Right! Soundsystem (Circle Research & John Kong) spinning hip-hop, R&B, funk, disco and more. Doors 9 pm. 19+. No dress code. Advance $20, more at the door (playderecord.com, soundscapesmusic.com). 464 Spadina. 416-777-1777, elmocambo.ca.
El Rancho Fiesta includes dinner, dancing and champagne toast at midnight. Doors open at 5 pm. Dinner and dance $50, dance only $20. 430 College. 416-921-2752, elrancho.ca.
Elgin Theatre The Governor's Gala NYE 2010 features a mix of current hits, sexy house, rock and disco by Nikki Beach Residents, Monsieur Cedric, Sylvain Armand and London Street Wankers, plus live percussion by Marko Bongo & Peter B and Grenville Pinto playing violin. $100-$120 (gala); $150 (dinner & gala). 189 Yonge. thegovernorsgala.eventbrite.com.
Embassy Nightclub Stardust party with Karl Wolf, Peter Kash, Spence Diamonds, DJ Illo and Mark Black spinning top 40, house, rock, mashups and R&B. 9 pm to 3 am. Strict dress code. Advance $30, $40 later, Diplomatic Immunity packages $25 (includes hors d'oeuvres, champagne toast and party favours). Tickets at Studio 47 (416-830-0813), Big It Up (905-783-0131). 117 Peter. 416-585-2111.
Fluid DJ Ritz, Cyruss Sanchez and special guest DJs spin top 40, hip-hop, house, R&B and reggae for partiers. 9 pm to 3 am. Strict dress code. 19+. Advance $15, $20 later. 217 Richmond W. 416-833-6154, clubcrawlers.ca.
Fly Ring in 2010 with DJ Stephan Grondin and DJ Mark Falco. 9 pm to 6 am. $25-$30. 8 Gloucester. 416-410-5426, flynightclub.com.
Footwork Twenty Ten NYE with DJs Carlo Lio, Jamie Kidd, Nathan Barato, the Junkies and Alicia Hush. 10 pm to 6 am. Advance $20, $25 at the door. 425 Adelaide W. wanttickets.com.
Free Times Café The Joyful Sinners entertain alongside Carl Laruso. Dinner offered from 5 pm. Cover $10 after 9 pm, $5 after 1 am. 320 College. 416-967-1078, freetimescafe.com.
Fynn's Of Temple Bar Pub-style party with DJ dancing, bubbly toast and hors d'oeuvres. Dinner service available. 10 pm. Advance $20, at the door $30. 489 King W. 416-586-1331, fynnstemplebar.com.
The Garrison Shit La Merde New Year's Eve 2010 with DJs Shit La Merde and Dougie Boom alongside live performances by DVAS and Bishop Morocco. Matt "Goin' Steady" Cully, Greg Ipp and Pammm are in the front space. Advance $15 (ticketweb.ca), $20 at the door. 1197 Dundas W. garrisontoronto.com.
Gate 403 Roland Paradise's Real Time Jazz Ensemble plays this party. 8:30 pm to 12:30 am. $65, reserve. 403 Roncesvalles. 416-588-2930, gate403.com.
George's Play Ice Palace - The Crystal Ball, featuring Georgie Girl and Michelle Ross at 8 pm, Steve Roseland and Miss PLAY Sabrina at midnight, and dancing with DJ Oscar all night. Champagne and party favours included. Advance $10. 504 Church. 416-963-8251, playonchurch.com.
Gladstone Hotel Ballroom Raunch N Roll New Year with Skin Tight Outta Sight Rebel Burlesque. Perfomers include Sauci Calla Horra, Coco La Creme, Honey B Hind, Tanya Cheex and others. Big Ass Cracker and DJ Triple X provide the beats. Doors at 9 pm. Advance $30, $40 at the door, $10 after midnight (doesn't include burlesque show). Tickets at totix.ca. 1214 Queen W. 416-531-4635, gladstonehotel.com.
Gladstone Hotel Melody Bar Jeff "G" and the Four Heads play from 7 pm. 1214 Queen W. 416-531-4635, gladstonehotel.com.
The Great Hall Illuminatti Renaissance Edition NYE 2010 at this all-inclusive exclusive party. Music provided by Kid C, Lissa Monet and DJ Wikked. Hors d'oeuvres, desserts and favours included. Semi formal. 9 pm to 3 am. $75-$95, tickets at Studio 47 (416-830-0813), Big It Up (905-783-0131 or 416-893-3910). 1087 Queen W. thegreathall.ca.
Grossman's Rock and blues party with Caution Jam. Buffet offered. 10 pm. $20. 379 Spadina. 416-977-7000, grossmanstavern.com.
Guvernment/Kool Haus Magic 2010 all-night party. Twelve hours non-stop in eight rooms with powerhouse DJs in eight rooms including Mark Oliver, Illo & Hedspin, Manzone & Strong and others. Festive dress code welcomed. 9 pm to 9 am. Tickets from $40. 132 Queens Quay E. 416-870-8000, theguvernment.com.
Habesha Club Willi Williams and Selecta Deejay Scootz play this reggae party. Advance $50, $60 at the door. 875 Bloor W. canadianreggaeworld.com.
Hard Rock Cafe Heart Of The City New Year's Eve with Max B, Neky the Kid and MC JD playing top 40, hip-hop, mashups and house. 9 pm to 3 am. Strict dress code. $tba. 279 Yonge. 416-362-3636, hardrock.com/toronto.
Harlem Blue Moon party features a Harlem-style three-course dinnner and party with DJ Soul Groove spinning soul, R&B, house, hip-hop, reggae and ol' skool. 10 pm. Dinner and party $50, party only $30, reserve. 67 Richmond E. 416-368-1920, harlemrestaurant.com.
The Hazelton Sogno 2010 featuring the Roberto Cavalli 2010 spring/summer fashion show, sampling, dancing with DJs Jason Meyers, Dennis R, Francesco Misceli, Karpf, George Chaker and a live performance by Davidson Grand. Doors 9 pm. Advance $60, $80 later. Reserve ticketbreak.com. 118 Yorkville. 416-963-6300.
Hilton Toronto Airport Dream New Year's Eve party with DJs Ritz, Chief, Clymax, Judgement Day, Dr Jay, Jump Up Kingz, Ritz Chied and D'enforcas all live to air from Flow 93.5 and hosted by Devo Brown. Five-course sit-down dinner offered. Dinner at 6 pm, dance at 9 pm. Semi-formal dress code. $40 for dance, dinner sold out. 5875 Airport. 416-833-6154, clubcrawlers.com.
Horseshoe Alt country band the Sadies and Ron Sexsmith play this annual New Year party. Two sets: 11:30 pm and 1:15 am. Doors open 9 pm. $20 advance (Ticketmaster 416-870-8000). 370 Queen W. 416-598-4226, horseshoetavern.com.
Hugh's Room Chris Whiteley and his All Star Cast play this celebration. Four-course meal, music and champagne at midnight included. 8:30 pm to 2 am. $125. 2261 Dundas W. 416-531-6604, hughsroom.com.
Jamaican Canadian Association DJ Funky plays at this dinner and dance. Champagne at midnight and prizes. Cocktails at 6:30 pm. Dance only after 10:30 pm. Dinner and dance $65, dance only $40. 995 Arrow. 416-746-5772, jcassoc.org.
Latinada Party with live Cuban band and Latin-themed hot buffet. Wine and midnight champagne toast included. Doors 8 pm. $65 per person. 1671 Bloor W. 416-913-9716, latinada.com.
Lee's Palace Folk rockers Elliott Brood and $100 play for revellers here. Two sets: 11:30 pm and 1 am. Doors 8:30 pm. $20 advance (Ticketmaster 416-870-8000). 529 Bloor W. 416-532-1598, leespalace.com.
LeVack Block Dance! Dance! Dance! to electro, house, old skool and top 40 with DJ Code and Patrick Styrus. Advance $20, $25 at the door. 88 Ossington. 416-916-0571, levackblock.com.
Liberty Grand Grand 2010 with DJs Mark Mendes, Juice, Mikey Dato & the 89ers, Wristpect, LRS, Tilt and Sir Lancelot. Dance to house, club anthems, hip-hop, R&B and mashups. Dinner offered from 9 pm. Dance begins at 10 pm. Dinner and dance $100, dance only $60 (Tickets 416-870-8000). 25 British Columbia. 416-542-3789.
Light Lounge Upscale lounge offering DJ dancing to top 40, hip-hop, mashups and house. Three drink tickets, champagne at midnight and favours included. Strict dress code (semi-formal). 19+. $50. 134 Peter. 416-833-6154, clubcrawlers.com.
The Local Company NYE10 celebration with five-course menu, midnight toast and favours. Live entertainment and DJ Peter Ivals. Reserve. Dinner $100, party only advance $40, more later. 511 Danforth. 416-465-5522, localco.ca.
Lola New Year's Bash with the Mad Housewives. 40 Kensington. 416-348-8645.
Loose Moose Stress Free New Year's Eve with DJ beginning at 9 pm. Complimentary party favours, champagne toast and sandwich buffet at midnight. No dress code. No reservations required. No cover. 146 Front W. 416-977-8840, theloosemoose.ca.
Lot 332 Big Bang New Year's with two rooms of top 40, dance, house and R&B. Hors d'oeuvres, favours and bubbly toast. Strict dress code. 19+ (mature). Advance $25, more later. Tickets at Studio 47 (416-830-0813), Big It Up (905-783-0131). 332 Richmond W. 416-599-5332, lot332.com.
Lula Lounge Salsa Party! Choro Brazil and Roberto Linares Brown play this Latin party. Champagne toast, salsa lessons. Beginner salsa lesson at 9 pm. Three-course prix fixe dinner offered. $150 incl dinner, lesson and shows, $50 dinner and dance only. 1585 Dundas W. 416-588-0307, lula.ca.
Mansion Nightclub Dance at this three-floor megaclub to top 40, hip-hop, mashups and house. 9 pm to 3 am. Strict dress code. Advance $30, increases to $40/$50. 102 Peter. 416-833-6154, clubcrawlers.com.
La Maquette Gala 2010 party includes a romantic five-course dinner, dancing w/ DJ Jerry and bubbly toast. Two seatings. Formal attire. Reserve. $110, early seating $55. 111 King E. 416-366-8191, lamaquette.com.
Mariposa Cruise Lines Cruise Lake Ontario aboard the Captain Matthew Flinders while counting down to 2010. Board 8 pm, cruise to 1:30 am. $125 includes dinner, DJ dancing, favours and champagne toast. Departs from 207 Queens Quay W at York. 416-203-0178, mariposacruises.com.
Markham Theatre for the Performing Arts Star-studded show at this celebration includes Robin Lea, Ian Jutsun, Christopher Dallo, Rudy Mayes and the Galaxy All-Star Orchestra. Reception from 9 pm, show 10 pm. Party dress requested. Champagne/wine reception and show $72, youth/stu $20. 171 Town Centre. 905-305-7469, markhamtheatre.ca.
Maro PopLife party with dancing to house, R&B and top 40 hits. Dinner available. Favours, champagne toast and prizes. Doors at 7 pm. Dinner and dance $115, dance only advance $40, more at the door. 135 Liberty. 416-588-2888.
Milagro Fiesta with a four-course prix fixe menu, a glass of Spanish bubbly and mariachi music. Dinner from 5:30 pm. $45-$59, children under 9 yrs $35. 5 Mercer (416-850-2855) and 783 Queen W (416-366-2855). milagrorestaurant.com.
Mirage Convention Centre Fantasy party with West Indian DJ Crew Crystal Vibez includes C Wyllie, Breakdown, First Class, DJ Shiva, Ill Kidz, Spex and others. Dance to soca, R&B, chutney and more. Dinner from 7 pm, dance 9 pm. Dress to impress (no hats, jeans or sneakers). $20. 1917 Albion. clubzone.com.
Mitzi's Sister The Warped 45's and Milk Run play this party. 9 pm. Advance $10, $15 at the door. 1554 Queen W. 416-532-2570, mitzissister.com.
Mod Club UK Underground DJs MRK, Bobbi Guy & DownTownBrown spin indie, electro, UK rock and classic 90s alongside a live performance by the Framework. Champagne, hors d'oeuvres, favours and prizes included. Doors 9 pm. Advance $26 at Soundscapes (572 College) and at the venue. 722 College. 416-588-4663, themodclub.com.
Monarchs Pub Jack de Keyzer Band play in the New Year. Glass of bubbly and favours included. $25 cover. 33 Gerrard W. 416-585-4396, monarchspub.ca.
Octapus Lounge NYE 2010 by Torque with DJs Salah, Marc-Paul Gauthier, Sadeq spinning deep groovy tech-house. 10 pm. Includes champagne and late night treats. $20-$30 (tickets 416-671-5569). 293 Palmerston. 416-929-7214.
Opera House The annual Onyx Ball with DJ Neill MacLeod rings in the New Year. Free shuttle bus from O'Grady's (518 Church) begins at 10 pm. $35 advance from Northbound Leather (586 Yonge), and Priape (501 Church). 735 Queen E. 416-466-0313, theoperahousetoronto.com.
The Ossington 2010 NYE Friends Explode Vs Pacific High party. Nifty, Hi Mom, #1 Dad and Hard Dough Vs Scott Seewhale and Colin Berg. 61 Ossington. 416-850-0161.
Pacha Lounge 2000 Til 2010 celebration of a decade of music with DJ P Plus, DJ Mercilless, DJs Riccachet & Thera-P. Doors 10 pm. Advance $30, more at the door. 1305 Dundas W. 416-530-4781, pachalounge.net.
THE PAINTED LADY Get your groove on with great tunes, glitterballs, dancing, champagne and kissing encouraged at the countdown. 218 Ossington. 647-213-5239, thepaintedlady.ca.
Palais Royale New Year's Eve women-only dance with DJ Lydia Stratus. Doors 8 pm. Tapas station offered. Stylish dress. $60 all night (doors 8 pm), $40 late night (doors 10:30 pm). 1601 Lake Shore W. 416-533-3553, ticketweb.ca.
Peridot SDrive, social networking group for young professionals, hosts After Midnight: NYE 2010, a benefit party for the Steve Nash Foundation. Prizes and grab bags. 9 pm to 3 am. $55, tickets at sdrive.ca. 81 Bloor E. 416-515-7560, peridotrestolounge.com.
Phoenix Concert Theatre Party with Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker live in concert. 9 pm. $25 (416-870-8000, ticketmaster.ca). 410 Sherbourne. 416-323-1251.
Plaza Flamingo Celebration includes dinner, flamenco show, dance and midnight champagne. Doors open at 5 pm. Dinner, show and dance $75, dance only $20. 423 College. 416-603-8884, plazaflamingo.com.
The Raq Cherry Bomb 2010: Bring It! Cozmic Cat, Denise Benson and DJ Katey spin fresh booty-shakin' beats from the past, present and future at this party with a cosmic and futuristic theme. Costumes welcomed. Giveaways and space girl visuals. 19+ event for queer women and their friends. 10 pm to 4 am. Advance $12, $15 at the door. Tickets cherrybombtoronto.com. 739 Queen W. 416-504-9120, raqnwaq.com.
Revival NYE 2010 with two floors of funky jazzy soulful dance music and DJs Ron Trent, Groove Institute, Jason Palma, DJ Stuart, General Eclectic and a live performance by Samba Elegua. Advance $30, more at the door, tickets at rotate.com. 783 College. 416-535-7888, revivalbar.com.
Rex Grooveyard play funk, soul and R&B classics for this party. Appetizers and midnight toast included. Doors 8:30 pm. $45-$55. 194 Queen W. 416-598-2475, therex.ca.
Rivoli Bump'n Hustle Vs Garage 416 Vs Milk DJ dance party. Upstairs DJs Paul E Lopes and Mike Tull, downstairs features DJs Blueprint, Moreno and Felix & Gani. Doors open at 8 pm. Advance $25 at milkaudio.com, Play De Record. 332 Queen W. 416-596-1908, rivoli.ca.
The Roosevelt Room Supper Club Great Gatsby Ball at this art deco-style venue. Champagne, party favours, swag bags, prizes, midnight performance and countdown. Dance to roaring rock, retro, top 40 and house. Dinner 7 pm, party 9 pm. Semi-formal attire, strictly 25+. Advance $45 (price increases), $65 prix fixe dinner. 2 Drummond. 416-599-9000, therooseveltroom.ca.
Sheraton Centre Vision 2010 Eyes Wide Open party. DJs Baba Kahn, Kid Kut, Baby Yu, RG, Jedi and Boza alongside a live performance by Cameron Briton. Dance to top 40, party anthems, R&B and house music. Four-course dinner. Dinner 7:30 pm, dance 10 pm. Mature crowd, semi-formal dress code. Dinner and dance $100, dance only $60. 123 Queen W. 416-361-1000, sheratontoronto.com.
Sheraton Centre Club Lounge Elegant Affair singles party on the 43rd floor. View fireworks at midnight. DJ dancing, hors d'oeuvres, favours and midnight toast. 9 pm. Semi-formal/formal dress. $69.99-$75. 123 Queen W. 416-361-1000, sheratontoronto.com.
Silver Dollar New Year's Eve Blues party with Fathead and Curley Bridges playing. Champagne and party favours included. Doors open at 7 pm, show 8:30 pm. Dinner and show adv $60, $70 at the door. Show only adv $35, $45 at the door. 486 Spadina. 416-763-9139, silverdollarroom.com.
Six Steps Elegance celebration with three rooms, three sounds and three DJs. Advance $40. 53 Colborne. 416-357-4507, sixstepsrestaurant.com.
Sneaky Dee's F'unreal presents New Year's Eve. Doors 10 pm. Advance $10, at the door $15. 431 College. 416-603-3090, sneaky-dees.com.
The Social NYE Heavyweight Championship - Dim Mak Vs Fools Gold. DJs Congorock, Felix Cartal, Love Thy Brother, Wes Ravin and Tonewise spin. Advance $30, more at the door. 1100 Queen W. 416-532-4474, thesocial.ca.
Spice Route Eleven-course Asian feast being offered. Two seatings 7 & 9 pm. Music by DJ Nick Fiorucci. Early seating $60, second $90. 499 King W. 416-849-1808.
Strange Love New Year's celebration. 587 College. 416-588-7625.
Suba Gala party with Polly and Murchy P ringing in 2010. Dancing to R&B, hip-hop, house, reggae and old school. Doors 10:30 pm. Advance $15, $20 at the door. 292 College. 416-662-2585.
Supermarket Do! New Years Eve Party with DJ Fase, John Kong, Lucie Tic and host Abdominal. Dance to funk, disco, hip-hop and classics till late. Party favours offered. Doors 9 pm. No dress code. Reserve for dinner. Advance tickets $20 (Play De Record, Soundscapes and the venue), more at the door. 268 Augusta. 416-840-0501, supermarkettoronto.com.
Tara Inn The Broadbelly Band plays country rock and good old rock 'n' roll for this party. 9 pm. 2365 Kingston Rd. 416-266-6200.
Tattoo Rock Parlour Pink Mafia presents NYE @ In Crowd Thursdays, with resident DJs the In Crowd spinning R&B, Motown, funk, soul and Brit pop in the lounge. Doors 10 pm. Includes a baby bottle of champagne and party favours. Tickets from $35 (ticketmaster.ca). 567 Queen W. 416-870-8000, tattoorockparlour.com.
Ten Feet Tall Three-course meal with two seatings (6:30 & 9 pm), DJ dancing and a midnight toast. Reservations recommended. $55. 1381 Danforth. 416-778-7333, tenfeettall.ca.
This Is London This Is The Palace! Lavish party with DJ Chris La Roque from Paris, France. Majestic attire suggested. Must be 21+. Doors 9 pm. Tickets from $45. 364 Richmond W. 416-870-8000, thisislondonclub.com.
Trane Studio Dinner and concert with the Don Pate Trio and Brownman. 8 pm. Advance $50, $70 at the door, dinner and party packages available. 964 Bathurst. 416-913-8197.
Tranzac G'day to 2010. Nearly a dozen performers including Gentleman Reg, the Magic, Jim Guthrie and other artists say farewell to 2009 and g'day to 2010. Advance $12, $15 at the door. 292 Brunswick. 416-923-8137, tranzac.org.
T.S.T's Launch Pad Two Stone Throw play rock at this all-ages party. 9 pm. Free. 46 Hyde. 416-654-3598, twostonethrow.com.
Ultra Luxury indulgent Ultra Privé party with gourmet prix fixe menu and dancing. Dinner from 7 pm, party begins at 9 pm. Tickets from $45, dinner and dancing package $140. 314 Queen W. 416-263-0330, ultratoronto.com.
Velvet Underground The Spirit Of The Edge bash with DJ Hanna spinning retro and new rock. Favours and midnight toast included. 9 pm. $20 (Ticketmaster 416-870-8000). 510 Queen W. 416-504-6688.
Waterfront Bistro The Homeless Band perform as "Groove Marmalade" at this party featuring dinner and dancing. 9 pm. $110. 590 Liverpool S, Pickering. 905-420-2020, waterfrontbistro.com.
Watusi NY Eve features a four-course prix fixe dinner at 8 pm. DJ Vania spins from 10 pm. Includes champagne at midnight and party favours. $65. 110 Ossington. 416-533-1800, watusi.biz.
WINCHEVSKY CENTRE Cuban band Pablo Terry & Sol de Cuba play at this dance. Dinner offered and midnight wine toast. 7:30 pm. Advance $45, $55 at the door. 585 Cranbrooke. 416-789-5502, winchevskycentre.org.
Windsor Arms Hotel MMX New Year's Eve 2010 presents All The World Is A Stage. Music by DJ Dlux in the Ballroom and DJ Vinny Lossuke in the Champagne Room. Gourmet cuisine and hors d'oeuvres offered. 9 pm to 3 am. $100-$125. 18 St Thomas. 416-971-9666, windsorarmshotel.com.
Wrongbar DJs Barletta, Nasty Nav, Torro Torro and Rynecologist spin. Doors 10 pm. Advance $20, rotate.com, wantickets.com. 1279 Queen W. 416-516-8677.
XS Nightclub XS-Travagance party with DJ Dave Campbell spins hip-hop and R&B in the Vision Room. Main room playing house, R&B, mashups and Euro. 9 pm to 3 am. Advance $30, $45 after. Tickets Studio 47 (416-830-0813), Big It Up (905-783-0131). 281 Richmond W.
Xyclo NYE 2010 party with DJ Sumation. Dinner available, dancing in the lounge. Dinner from 5 pm, dancing from 10:30 pm. $5 cover for the lounge at the door, reservations for dinner required. 459 Church. 416-923-2695, xyclolounge.com.
Yuzu Sushi & Sake Bar Funk 'N Sushi dance party w/ DJs Adu and Funkativity. 8 pm till 2 am. $60. 236 Adelaide W. 416-205-9808, yuzutoronto.com.

All Ages

Downtown Brampton Village-style family celebration with ice skating in Gage Park, ice sculptures, buskers, magicians and more. Main stage performances at the Rose Theatre Garden Square (1 Theatre Lane) begin at 8 pm with Cure Gravity, Pin-Up Saints and 54-40 headlining. Festivities begin at 7 pm, fireworks at 9 pm (City Hall) and at midnight at the Rose Theatre. Free. intersection of Queen/hwy 7 and Main St/hwy 10. brampton.ca/newyearseve.
Nathan Phillips Square Citytv presents the outdoor alcohol-free celebration with hosts Gord Martineau, Tracy Moore, Dina Pugliese and Kevin Frankish. Performers include Danny Fernandez, Tristan Avakian, Suzie McNeil, Kreesha Turner, Dru, Shiloh and the Jersey Boys cast. Live music kicks off at 9 pm, broadcast begins at 10:30 pm. Free. Queen W at Bay. 416-591-5757, citytv.com.
Toronto Zoo Family countdown with animal visits, buskers, Meet the Keeper talks, pavilion exploration, Camp Rock musical tribute to the Jonas Brothers, Max & Ruby Show and more. Fun begins at 6 pm and runs till kid's countdown at 9 pm. $10, srs $7, child $6, three and under free. Meadowvale N of 401. 416-392-5941, torontozoo.com.

Comedy

Captain John's Murder Mystery Toronto presents killer comedy show Silence Of The Hams. Surf & turf dinner, dancing, champagne toast and favours. 8 pm. $119 per person. 1 Queens Quay W. 416-855-3306, murdermysterytoronto.com.
Massey Hall Comedy extravaganza w/ Nikki Payne, Glen Foster, Terry Clement, Jen Grant, Sam Easton, Mark Forward, Rob Pue, Kenny Robinson and host Gerry Dee will have you laughing into 2010. Music by the Jaymz Bee Combo. 7:30 pm. $39.50-$59.50. 178 Victoria. 416-872-4255, masseyhall.com.
Second City Shut Up And Show Us Your Tweets comedy show with special menu dinner. Two performances: 7 and 10 pm. Tickets include a prize draw and a bounceback ticket for a show in 2010. Dinner and show $103.56, show only $45. 51 Mercer. 416-343-0011, secondcity.com.
Yuk Yuk's Downtown Aaron Berg, Jay Brown and Kristeen Von Hagen provide the laughs for partiers here. Full-course dinner, show, champagne toast and preferred seating or show only packages available. Dinner from 8 pm, show 10 pm with a countdown to follow. Dinner and show $85, show (with bubbly toast) $50. 224 Richmond W. 416-967-6425, yukyuks.com.
Yuk Yuk's Vaughan Glen Foster, Ron Josol and Stewart Silver help you laugh your way into 2010. Full course dinner, champagne toast, preferred seating and show or show only packages. Dinner at 8 pm, show at 10 pm, ending with a countdown. Dinner and show $85, show only (incl champagne toast) $50. 70 Interchange Way. 416-967-6425, yukyuks.com.
Yuk Yuk's West Night of fun with comedians Mike Wilmot, Rob Ross and Kate Davis. Full-course dinner, bubbly toast and preferred seating. Dinner at 8 pm, show at 10 pm followed by a countdown. Dinner and show $85, show only (incl toast) $50. 5165 Dixie. 416-967-6425, yukyuks.com.

Spiritual

St Lawrence Hall Peace Jam, a concert for world peace including classic peace songs from gospel to John Lennon. 6:30 am to 8 am. Free. 157 King E. myspace.com/worldpeacetoronto.
Zen Buddhist Temple Year-end service: Kindling Light Of Wisdom Mind, contemplation and reflection. 8 pm. All welcome. $10 donation. Special New Year's Day service 11:30 am, Jan 1. 297 College. 416-658-0137, ZenBuddhistTemple.org.

Theatre

Mysteriously Yours... Dinner Theatre Murder disrupts a gathering of home renovation gurus in the Extreme Holmes Makeover Murdery Mystery Gala. Dinner, show, dancing and favours for $129 per person. Dinner from 7 pm. Reservations required. 2026 Yonge. 416-486-7469, mysteriouslyyours.com.
Roy Thomson Hall Bravissimo! Opera's Greatest Hits! Opera Canada Symphony performs the worlds' most popular arias, duets and overtures. Guest artists include Sarah Jane McMahon, Susan Neves, Elena Bocharova, Bruno Ribeiro, Carl Tanner and Nikola Mijailovic. 7 pm. $75-$155. 60 Simcoe. 416-872-4255, roythomson.com.