Wahoo, it’s New Year’s Eve! Whether you’re the type to dance the night away, or watch fireworks, or play shuffleboard, we’ve got plenty of events for you, along with the rest of your weekend fun, of course.
Fri 29: Brooklyn High Tea
The Williamsburg Hotel, 96 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM, See Menu for Price
Want to feel fancy in one of the fanciest neighborhoods in one of the fanciest boroughs, etc? Head on over to the beautiful Williamsburg Hotel, and don’t forget to lift your pinky when you sip your tea.
Fri 29: Moulin Rouge Sing-Along
Videology Bar & Cinema, 308 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, 6:30 PM – 8:40, $18
When I watch movies with my brother, he pulls his hoodie up over his ears so he can’t hear me chatter at him through movies. Yep, I’m that person. Well, can’t nobody shush me now! Nor you, if you’re the singalong type.
Sat 30: GingerBread Lane Workshops
New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th St, Queens, 1:00 or 3:00, $15 with admission
Just because Christmas is over doesn’t mean the ginger bread has to all go away. This is a special ginger bread event- you’ll be making vehicles! Remember back to those old LEGO monster truck-building days? It’s like that, only edible!
Sat 30: Lady Luck 2017
Prime Produce 424 West 54th St, 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM, $77
Have a fabulous evening playing Monte Carlo-style games, all of which support some of NYC’s most vital women-led and women-focused initiatives at the freshly renovated Guild for Good!
Sun 31: Free NYE Fireworks in Prospect Park
Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, 11:00 PM – 1:00 AM, Free
Bundle up, snuggle up, and wonder at the glory of New Year’s fireworks. Just don’t get caught with that flask… I think that’s still illegal?
Sun 31: New Year’s Eve Mariachi
Maya Restaurant, 1191 1st Ave, 8:00 PM – 4:00 AM, Free
Dance the New Year away with live mariachi, drink specials, and “surprises all night!”
Sun 31: New Year’s Eve Flamingo Formal at The Royal Palms
The Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club, 514 Union St, Brooklyn, 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM, Free
Look, personally, I’m getting the heck out of NYC for New Year’s. It’s a stressful damn time. If you’re looking for a low-key night that is still awesome and fun, you couldn’t do much better than a night of drinking, shuffleboard, and friends. Also, it’s free. Yesssssss.
Sun 31: 10th Annual New Years Eve Black & White Masquerade Ball
Soho Grand Hotel, 310 W Broadway, 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM, $199
Now, here’s your classic NYE party… and when I say classic, I mean REALLY classic. I’m talking black tie, fancy drinks, open bar, and masks all night. Don’t say I never give you the fancy stuff, baby.
