Top 10 Things to Do in LA on New Year's Eve
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austin young The Lady Tigra - New Year's Eve at the Echoplex
Did you wait till the last minute on your New Year's Eve plans? Is that because you are anti-social or because you think New Year's Eve is overrated, overcrowded, and overpriced but always end up getting dragged out to an event anyway?
Never fear! What follows is a selection of New Year's Eve events in Los Angeles, for your partying pleasure!
nofx at the wiltern
10. NOFX
The delicately titled "New Year's Heave" at the Wiltern with San Francisco-based punk rock legends NOFX. NOFX is a foundational group, with a history spanning over two decades and over a dozen albums. They are fairly reclusive, eschewing contact with the media, and don't tour as often as we would hope.
NOFX "New Years Heave!"
When: Friday, December 31, 9pm-2am
Where: The Wiltern, 3790 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90010
Cost: $38 and up
Buy tickets here.
9. NEW YEAR'S EVE AT THE CHA CHA LOUNGE
Party at the Cha Cha lounge. If you're not so much into an event as a fun place to have a drink with friends, check out Cha Cha lounge!
Cha Cha Lounge New Year's party
Where: Cha Cha Lounge 2375 Glendale Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90039-3245
When: 9pm - 2am
Buy tickets here.
the warlocks at the smell
8. THE WARLOCKS
L.A.'s unstoppable psych-rock band the Warlocks take over the Smell for a night of heavy vibes. Prepare for oblivion at Bobby's Psychedelic Death Rock New Year's Eve!
The Warlocks with the Meek, Black Flamingo, Chelsea Wolfe and LANTVRN
When: Friday, December 31, 9pm -2am
Where: The Smell, 247 S. Main St., Downtown
Cost: $5
7. CLEOPATRA'S NEW YEAR'S EVE BALL
The Egyptian Theater has recently gone through a $15 milion face-lift. Also DJs will be spinning mashups and an LED lightshow will accompany the countdown. VIP lounge service is still available; consider this beautiful venue for your countdown to the new year.
Cleopatra's New Year's Eve Ball
When: Friday, December 31, 9pm -3am
Where: Egyptian Theatre, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Cost: $25 and up
Buy tickets here.
the rat pack (not actually appearing in person)
6. 'THE RAT PACK NEW YEAR'S EVE'
For something more elegant check out the Glendon Kitchen New Year's eve party, featuring an open bar for $30 ($30???) and a rat-pack-style old-Hollywood themed soiree. Period attire recommended!
What: Glendon Kitchen New Year's Eve
Where: 1071 Glendon Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024
When: 10 pm -- ?
How much? $30 and up
Get information here.
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