New Year’s Eve: parties and events

8TH ANNUAL NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA AT THE ALFOND INN

Live music, chef-served food stations, premium open bar, champagne toast, live stream of the Times Square ball drop. 8 pm, Alfond Inn, 300 E. New England Ave., Winter Park, 407-998-8090, tickets: eventbrite.com, $219

ANNUAL NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA AT BULL & BEAR

Prix fixe five-course menu, one bottle of champagne per table, live entertainment, photo booth, viewing of the Times Square ball drop, outdoor dancing all night. Reservations required, formal wear suggested. 6 pm, Waldorf Astoria Orlando, 14200 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane, 407-597-5413, waldorfastoriaorlando.com, $295

ATTIC + TREEHOUSE NEW YEAR’S EVE 2022

Sounds by Krybtonite & WID, call or text for VIP bottle service. 9 pm, The Attic, 68 E. Pine St., 407403-1161, tickets: eventbrite. com, $30-$60

BLACK HAMMOCK 2022 GATOR BALL

Live music by the Black Hammock Band; half off beer, wine and house liquor; drink specials. 8 pm, Lazy Gator Bar at Black Hammock, 2356 Black Hammock Fish Camp Road, Oviedo, 407-8051824, theblackhammock.com, $12-$15

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: THE BEATLES

A note-for-note re-creation of Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. 9:30 pm, Hard Rock Live, 6050 Universal Blvd., 407351-5483, hardrock.com/live, $33-$58

THE COURTESY NYE 2022 OPEN BAR PARTY

Full open bar, hors d’oeuvres, DJ, ball drop on TV, bubbly toast at midnight. 8:30 pm, The Courtesy, 114 N. Orange Ave., tickets: exploretock.com, $100

DOMU DYNASTY PRESENTS NYE 2022 AT TORI TORI

Open bar, light bites, photobooth, DJ, live stream of countdown from Times Square, champagne toast for all at midnight, no ticket sales at door. 8:30 pm, 720 N. Mills Ave., tickets: eventbrite.com, $100-$135

ENZIAN THEATER’S JAMES BOND NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY

James Bond costume contest, light hors d’oeuvres, bubbly, special NYE cocktails, dancing. 8 pm, Enzian Theater, 1300 Orlando Ave., Maitland, 407-629-0054, enzian.org, $99-$660

HOURGLASS BREWING NEW YEAR PAJAMA JAM

Bottle specials all night, ball drop on the big screen, board games, video games, free popcorn. Wear PJs for 22% off all corked bottles all night. 8 pm, 480 S. Ronald Reagan Blvd., Longwood, 407-262-0056, and 2500 Curry Ford Road, 407-730-5249; facebook.com/ hourglassbrewing, free

ICEBAR ORLANDO 2022 HOLLYWOOD NEW YEAR’S EVE BASH

Hollywood-themed evening with casino games, DJ, ice sculptures, free digital souvenir photos, raffle giveaways, “celebrity guest” Britney Spears impersonator. 8 pm, Icebar Orlando, 8967 International Drive, 407-426-7555, icebarorlando.com, $50-$125

JEWEL ORLANDO BOOTLEGGERS’ NYE BALL

Live music all night, reserved seating, 50 Jewel chips, champagne toast at midnight, party favors, free parking. 8 pm, Jewel Orlando Speakeasy, 6400 Carrier Drive, 321444-5306, jewelorlando.com, $49-$99

LE CIRQUE: NEW YEAR’S EVE AT GRAND BOHEMIAN ORLANDO

1940s Paris theme with five-piece band, surprise performers, open bar, rooftop pool access, dessert reception, add-on four-course chef’s tasting menu available. 7 pm, Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando, 325 S. Orange Ave., facebook.com/ grandbohemianhotelorlando, tickets: opentable.com, $175$300

MA BAKER’S BLUE YEAR’S EVE

All Tom Waits, all night long, with Someday Honey, Big Jef Special, Niko Is, Cabana Macabre, Frank Csomos. 8 pm, Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave, willspub.org, $15$20

MANGO’S ORLANDO 2022 NEW YEAR’S EVE BASH

Early dining packages, Mango’s Live show experience, VIP bottle service. 7 pm, Mango’s Tropical Cafe Orlando, 8126 International Drive, 321-710-4195, mangos. com, $50-$700

NEW YEAR’S EVE 2022 AT HOWL AT THE MOON ORLANDO

Champagne toast at midnight, party favors, VIP includes premium open bar until midnight. 9 pm, Howl at the Moon Orlando, 8815 International Drive, 407-3545999, howlatthemoon.com, $20-$65

NEW YEAR’S EVE AT THE ABBEY

Live ’80s music from Rockit Fly all night. 8 pm, The Abbey, 100 S. Eola Drive, tickets: eventbrite.com, $25-$500

NEW YEAR’S EVE AT DRIVE SHACK ORLANDO

Reserved bay for up to six people, party favors, unlimited play all night. 9 pm, Drive Shack, 7285 Corner Drive, 407-553-8820, tickets: eventbrite.com, $199$299 per bay

NEW YEAR’S EVE AT THE EDISON

Live performances from The Sound Society Radio Show, The Pearls burlesque trio, stilt walkers, aerialist, DJ and more; passed appetizers and buffet; cash bars; champagne toast at midnight. Disney Springs, 1570 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, theedisonfla. com, 8 pm entry/guaranteed seating $150, 10:30 pm entry/ standing room $25

NEW YEAR’S EVE 2022 AT NOVELTY

DJ Dane Dollar, open select premium bar, appetizers, champagne toast, limited capacity. 8 pm, Novelty at 101, 101 S. Eola Drive, tickets: eventbrite.com, $40 – $150

NEW YEAR’S EVE AT SHOTS ORLANDO

Throw down with the craziest crew in town. Signature shots and bucket specials. 7 pm, Shots Orlando, 69 E. Pine St., tickets: eventbrite.com, strictly 21+ (in other words, don’t bring your older sister’s ID that kinda looks like you)

NYEEVENTS

NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA: A NIGHT IN HOLLYWOOD

German folk-pop-rock from Europa Band, party favors, traditional balloon drop and toast at midnight, open bar for beer/wine/wells, food: 6 pm appetizers, 7:30 pm dinner (Cornish hen or prime rib), 10 pm nosh, midnight breakfast. Formal or cocktail attire required; no jeans. 5:30 pm, German American Society of Central Florida, 381 Orange Lane, Casselberry, tickets: eventbrite.com, $10-$75

NEW YEAR’S EVE IMPROV SHOW & AFTER PARTY

SAK All-Stars 90-minute improv show, complimentary midnight champagne toast with free refills. 10 pm, SAK Comedy Lab, 29 S. Orange Ave., 407-648-0001, sakcomedylab.com, tickets: eventbrite.com, $25

NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY

Featuring Andy Frasco & The U.N. 7 pm, Tuffy’s Music Box, 200 Myrtle Ave., Sanford, tuffyscider.com, $40

NYE ALL BLACK PARTY: RICHER THAN I EVER BEEN!

Inspired by the Rick Ross album Richer Than I Ever Been, we celebrating life, success, excellence, opulence. We toasting to the past, present and celebrating the future. 9 pm, Rosé Restaurant and Lounge, 6400 International Drive, tickets: eventbrite.com, $30-$100

OLD TOWN NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION

Family-friendly festivity with live music, car show, concert at 7 pm, fireworks finale at midnight. 1 pm, Old Town, 5770 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee, 407-396 4888, myoldtownusa.com, free

ORLANDO NEW YEAR’S EVE 2021: THE MASQUERADE

Celebrate with 1,000 of your closest friends at the three-level Cheyenne Saloon: DJ FiveVenoms, DJ Lyvwyr and DJ Dalastmo, 25+ VIP sections, party favors, champagne toast, ball drop brunch after midnight, easy parking, dress for front row at the Oscars, mask preferred but not mandatory. 9 pm, Cheyenne Saloon, 128 W. Church St., orlandonye. com, free-$600

PARTY LIKE GATSBY: SPECTACLE EXTRAORDINAIRE

Electro-swing, glow performers, burlesque dancers, silk acrobats, Gatsby-inspired cocktails, staff and dancers in full Gatsby-themed attire, champagne, ice sculptures, step & repeat with red carpet-style photography, cigar and hookah station, NYE party favors, celebratory champagne toast. 9 pm, Eve Orlando, 110 S. Orange Ave., 407-602-7462, eveorlando. com, tickets: eventbrite.com, $40-$120

PUNK ROCK BLOWOUT

NYE with Free Fall, the Palmerians, Pizza Nightmare, Grab Bag, Gamma Waves, Black Clash, Human Error and Hobo Houston. After the ball drops, Free Fall will perform their tribute anthem to the beloved establishment. Look up “Uncle Lou’s” on Violent Breed Records’ Bandcamp if you wanna sing along. 7 pm, Uncle Lou’s, 1016 N. Mills Ave., 910442-1234 $5 from 7-11 pm, free after 11 pm

RESOLUTION NYE AT EMBER

With everything going on the past year and a half, the safest place to be is outside on the biggest patio in the city. Celebrate stress-free with champagne bottle specials, $10 food menu available, hookahs available. 9 pm, Ember, 42 W. Central Blvd., 407-849-5200, emberorlando.com, tickets: eventbrite.com, $20-$350

ROCK-IN 2022! NEW YEAR’S EVE LOBBY PARTY

Special desserts, DJ, face painter, Magic Men, balloonist, countdown live from Times Square via satellite, midnight balloon drop with champagne toast. Does not include separately ticketed New Year’s Eve Buffet in The Kitchen ($55-$125). 6 pm, Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando, 5800 Universal Blvd., 407-5033463, tickets: eventbrite.com, $50-$80

SKY LOUNGE’S NYE GALA

Live music, DJ, hors d’oeuvres, formal attire encouraged, photographer, table packages available with champagne, bottle service, Red Bull. 9 pm, Sky Lounge at Amway Center, 400 W. Church St., 888-9130180, tickets: eventbrite.com, $50-$75

SUNSET WALK ROCKING NEW YEAR STREET PARTY

Street party with DJ, live musicians, vocalists, dancers, street performers, complimentary party favors, confetti storm, midnight fireworks spectacular. 8 pm, Promenade at Sunset Walk 3251 Margaritaville Blvd., Kissimmee, 407-3384811, sunsetwalk.com, $25

SWIRLERY SOIREE

Light bites, champagne, and a DJ to ring in the New Year. 8 pm, Swirlery Wine Bar, 1508 E. Michigan St., 407-2706300, swirlery.com, tickets: eventbrite.com, $25

THORNTON PARK NEW YEAR’S EVE STREET PARTY 2022

Party at Graffiti Junktion, The Veranda, Burton’s, Island Time, The Falcon, Cavo’s, The 808; three DJs, open bar, street party covering 2.5 city blocks, VIP private open bar at The Veranda. 8:30 pm, Thornton Park District, 700 E. Washington St., thorntonparkstreetparty. com, tickets: eventbrite.com, $20-$105

TIN ROOF ORLANDO VEGAS NIGHT NYE

Vegas-style casino games, music on two stages, confetti cannons, balloon drop. 8 pm, Tin Roof Orlando, Icon Park, 8371 International Drive, 407-270-7926, tinrooforlando.com, $25-$150

TKS NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY

Axe-throwing, live DJ, professional dancers, aerial acrobatics, midnight toast. 9 pm, The Keg Social, 12850 Waterford Lakes Parkway, 407-286-3000, thekegsocial.com, $20-$100

WALL STREET PLAZA BLOCK PARTY

Wall Street’s notorious Friday-night street party, only more so. VIP bar in Sideshow. 9 pm, Wall Street Plaza, 25 Wall St., and Sideshow, 15 N. Orange Ave., 407-849-0471, facebook.com/ wallstplaza, price TBA

WJRR’S ACOUSTIC NEW YEAR

With Smith & Myers of Shinedown. 8:30 pm, House of Blues, Disney Springs, 1490 E. Buena Vista Drive, 407-934-2583, houseofblues.com/orlando, $42.50-$93