Let the countdown begin!
Where will you be when the clock strikes midnight? Make your reservations, plan early, and start 2012 off on the right foot with the help of this schedule of New Year’s Eve events happening in and around Boston and Provincetown.
Thursday, Dec. 29
9 p.m. - 1 a.m.
GLITTER: A HollaGAY New Year’s Dance Party
Milky Way Lounge, 284 Amory St., Jamaica Plain
www.glitterhollagayparty2011.eventbrite.com
Calling all drag queen divas, dapper bois, high femmes, rebel hipsters, and glitter-loving genderbenders! This trans-friendly, bi-loving, HOT MESS of a New Year’s Dance Party is for you! Spectra Events brings you GLITTER: A HollaGAY New Year’s Dance Party that’s so gay it doesn’t even happen on New Year’s Eve! Break out the bowties, Beyonce wigs, and fishnets. We want to see your baddest sissy bounce, your meanest hair whip, and your bad ass pretty grrl rock. Werk! Fruity bowties and pink popped collars won’t be frowned upon. Hell, bring a polka dot pimp cane. We’re determined to make this party the biggest, bestest, GAYEST, unHoliday party ever! Wear silver, gold (or pretty much anything shiny) to go with all the damn glitter we’ll be sprinkling on the GAYEST outfits on the dance floor. Hot mess? Most definitely. See you on Thursday, December 29th...in/at GLITTER!
Friday, Dec. 30
7:30 p.m.
Suede’s 5th Annual New Year’s Weekend Concert
Paramount Room, Crown & Anchor, 247 Commercial St., Provincetown
www.onlyatthecrown.com
Think Adele meets Diana Krall meets Bette Midler -- sassy, smooth, and intoxicating. Add a dash of Chris Botti and you might get an idea of Suede’s unique talents and charm. Performing with her trio, Suede and crew will knock your socks off and kiss 2011 a fun farewell in top style! We have a limited number of VIP tickets available at $50 for the first few rows and general admission tickets are $25. Advance tickets may be purchased at www.onlyatthecrown.com. Have dinner in the Central House Restaurant before the show and receive priority show seating. Reservations are required by calling (508) 487-1430. This is one show not to be missed and it sells out early so order your tickets today!
10 p.m.
Dance Club
Atlantic House, 4-6 Masonic Pl., Provincetown
www.ahouse.com
Featuring music by Resident DJ and Billboard Magazine reporter David LaSalle. For more information visit www.ahouse.com.
Saturday, Dec. 31
9 a.m. - 12 a.m.
2012 First Night Boston
www.firstnight.org
A First Night button ($15) gets you into a wide variety of events across the city, including ice sculpture displays, the Boston Poetry Slam, Improv Boston, The Nutcracker at Boston Ballet, fireworks over Boston Harbor, a performance from Suzanne Vega, and so much more! Check the website for details.
9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
New Year’s Eve Day at the Shui Spa
Crowne Pointe Historic Inn, 82 Bradford St., Provincetown
www.shuispa.com
Relax and look great tonight with a $99 55-minute Shui Spa Massage or Facial. Included is a complimentary glass of Truro Vineyards Chardonnay to begin your festivities.
5 p.m. - 2 a.m.
14th Annual Booze, Balloon, & Buffoonery Blast
Porchside Lounge, Gifford House Inn, 11 Carver St., Provincetown
Please join us in this Provincetown tradition of "Where should I be on New Year’s Eve? ...Oh yeah!" Party favors and a count down balloon drop provided. Ring in 2011 with friends, family and smiles! No cover.
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Jack Brent on Piano
Club Café, 209 Columbus Ave., Boston
www.clubcafe.com
Enjoy a special a la carte dinner menu with live entertainment!
8 p.m.
Seth Rudetsky in Deconstructing Broadway
Art House, 214 Commercial St., Provincetown
www.ptownarthouse.com
Sirius/XM radio star Seth Rudetsky stars in this one man show. Tickets are $30.00. For tickets please visit ptownarthouse.com. Sponsored by Cape Air and the White Wind Inn.
8 p.m. - 12 a.m.
New Year’s Eve Party
Harbor Hotel, 98 Commercial St., Provincetown
Dinner choice of 4 entrees and live entertainment all for $69/pp, must call 1 (800) 422-4224 to make reservations.
9 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Mike Flannagan & Guest
Club Café, 209 Columbus Ave., Boston
www.clubcafe.com
Enjoy a special a la carte dinner with live entertainment!
9 p.m. - 2 a.m.
3D Dance Party
Club Café, 209 Columbus Ave., Boston
www.clubcafe.com
Watch the ball drop while dancing to the tunes of DJ Susan Esthera. $20 cover; members get in free.
9 p.m.
New Year’s Eve with VJ Tom Yaz
Wave Bar, Crown & Anchor, 247 Commercial St., Provincetown
www.onlyatthecrown.com
Summer resident VJ Tom Yaz is back for two big nights to ring in the New Year. Tom continually pushes the pop culture envelope, infusing classic videos with comedy and cutting edge music. Expect the unexpected and be ready to be amused and amazed by his mix of the latest videos and retro classics. Be sure to catch him on New Year’s Eve or Saturday, Jan. 1, or both nights! VJ Yaz will be in the booth from 9 p.m. until close with no cover!
9:30 p.m.
Resolution 2011 Dance Party
Paramount, Crown & Anchor, 247 Commercial St., Provincetown
www.onlyatthecrown.com
The Paramount is excited to welcome back guest DJ Ranny from Boston for our New Year’s Party, Resolution 2011! His sets, a mix of tribal and electro beats, always with a little Brazilian touch, keep the energy high and the dance floor jumping. Come enjoy the big night in Provincetown’s biggest and best nightclub as DJ Ranny takes you on a musical journey from 2010 to 2011. No cover!
9:30 p.m.
Bobby Wetherbee
Central Piano House Bar, Crown & Anchor, 247 Commercial St., Provincetown
www.onlyatthecrown.com
He’s worked every gin mill in town and first played at the Crown & Anchor back in 1976. Bobby Wetherbee is back where he belongs, behind the piano in the Central House. His set list is varied, from Porter to Gershwin & Berlin, to Broadway musicals and the Star Spangled Banner. There’s always a diverse crowd with lots of audience participation. Make a dinner reservation to insure a prime spot to ring in 2011 with the fabulous Bobby Wetherbee.
10 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Dance Club
Atlantic House, 4-6 Masonic Pl., Provincetown
www.ahouse.com
Featuring music by Resident DJ and Billboard Magazine reporter David LaSalle. For more information visit www.ahouse.com.
Sunday, Jan. 1
9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Greet the New Year at the Shui Spa
Crowne Pointe Historic Inn, 82 Bradford St., Provincetown
www.shuispa.com
Time to treat yourself and your loved one to a couple’s massage in our Couple’s Sanctuary for $199. Add a 25-minute Earth & Sea Scrub to your massages and get an additional $20 off!
11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
New Year’s Day PJ Brunch
Mews Restaurant, 429 Commercial St., Provincetown
We wear the PJs, you don’t have to, but it sure is fun if you do! Enjoy Bloody Mary’s your way, the best way to kick in 2011! Come to the Mews P.J. Brunch featuring the Largest Bloody Mary Bar in the entire East Coast! Pick your Vodka, we have over 277 of them, and then head to the mixes and garnishes buffet...that’s Bloody Mary’s your way! Full Bruch menu and Oyster Shooters Special. Reservations suggested, call (508) 487-1500.
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Boston’s Best Brunch Value Sunday
Club Café, 209 Columbus Ave., Boston
www.clubcafe.com
Recover from last night’s festivities with a $14.95 brunch!
4 p.m.
Back 2 Basics Tea Dance
Club Café, 209 Columbus Ave., Boston
www.clubcafe.com
Celebrate the first Sunday Tea Dance of the year at Club Café with DJ Harrison!
5:30 p.m.
Tea with the Dame
Napoleon Room, Club Café, 209 Columbus Ave., Boston
www.clubcafe.com
Tea with the Dame is just the thing to cure that NYE hangover.
6 p.m.
Recovery Party
Shipwreck Lounge, Brass Key, 8 Carver St., Provincetown
www.ptownlounge.com
Come to the Shipwreck Lounge to celebrate the New Year with some of your closet friends or make new ones. There will be party favors for all! See you there! For more information visit www.ptownlounge.com.
