Quixote’s True Blue: Party with Polytoxic. Quixote’s True Blue, 2637 Welton St., 303-297-1772, quixotes.com.
The Red Room: Featuring DJs, shot girls, a champagne toast and drink specials. 9 p.m., no cover. The Red Room, 320 E. Colfax Ave.,
303-830-7050.
Rise: Dance to resident DJs, gape at box dancers and fire performers. Enjoy a champagne toast at midnight and complimentary dessert bar. Free champagne glass for each guest. Send requests for bottle service reservations@rise-nightclub.com. 9 p.m., $30 presale at www.groovetickets.com; $35 night of event. Rise, 1909 Blake St., 303-383-1909, www.rise-nightclub.com.
RooBar: Champagne toast at midnight; open New Year’s Day at 8 p.m. Fri., Dec. 31, 4 p.m., no cover. RooBar, 158 Fillmore St., 303-322-2525.
Rooster’s Bar and Patio: Enjoy drink specials and the Ground Pounding Pimps and Hoes Party. Roosters Bar & Patio, 4381 W. 120th Ave., Broomfield, 303-465-2070, www.roostersbar.net.
Serengeti: Party with DJ Jazzy Jeff. Upscale attire; no jeans or sportswear. $30 per person; $50 per couple; $100 VIP with open bar at Serengeti plus the Church, Vinyl. Serengeti Nightclub, 1037 Broadway, 303-534-0222, www.serengeti-denver.com.
Sing Sing: New Year’s Eve package featuring dinner by the Denver Chophouse and Brewery, guaranteed seating, party favors and champagne. $20-$50. Sing Sing, 1735 19th St., 303-291-0880.
Skylark Lounge: Live music with The Jinns and a champagne toast at midnight. 8 p.m., $5. Skylark Lounge, 140 S. Broadway, 303-722-7844, www.skylarklounge.com.
Sloan’s: Drink and dinner specials, and a champagne toast. 7 p.m. Sloan’s, 5850 W. 25th Ave., Edgewater, 303-274-4244.
Soiled Dove: Rock in the new year with Yo Flaco!, Askimbo and an open bar. 8 p.m., $65. Soiled Dove, 1949 Market St., 303-299-0100, www.soileddove.com.
Sports Column: Celebrate with free drinks and champagne toast, party favors, dancing and a trip giveaway. Sports Column, 1930 Blake St., 303-296-1930.
Starline Lounge: Bring in 2005 with Brown Suga’s blend of upscale hip hop. Starline Lounge, 1109 Lincoln Street, 303-597-2438.
Tavern at Mile High: A Mile High party with hors d’oeuvres, party favors, live music and a champagne toast at midnight. 7 p.m., $20 per couple in advance; $30 per couple at the door. Tavern at Mile High, 3240 W. Colfax Ave., 303-830-9210.
Tavern Uptown: Celebrate with an open bar, DJ, buffet and champagne toast. Every guest has a chance to win an iPod. 9 p.m., $75. The Tavern Uptown, 538 E. 17th Ave., 303-830-9210.
Thunderbird Lounge: Enjoy a steak and shrimp dinner along with live piano music by Boogie Bob. Reservations recommended. 8 p.m., $10.95. Thunderbird Lounge, 721 Quebec St., 303-377-5730.
Tryst: Sensual New Year’s Eve celebration with free champagne toast. Reservations recommended for bottle service to get good seating. 9:30 p.m., no cover. Tryst Lounge, 1512 Larimer St., 303-629-0544, www.trystlounge.com.
Velvet Underground: Super Sucker’s New Year’s Eve BBQ HooHaw, featuring Super Suckers, Jett Black and King Rat. All you can eat BBQ. 8 p.m., $100. Velvet Underground, 1624 Market St., 720-932-6853.
Vinyl: Charles Feelgood spins in the new year. Vinyl, 1082 Broadway, 303-860-8469, www.1082broadway.com.
Whiskey Bar: Forget champagne, toast the new year with the best whiskey in Denver. 5 p.m. Whiskey Bar, 2201 Larimer St., 303-297-0303.
Zephyr Lounge: Enjoy R&B and funk band Back Against the Wall and drink specials. 9 p.m., no cover. Zephyr Lounge, 11940 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora, 303-364-8981.
Restaurants
Appaloosa Grill: The Appaloosa takes over The Atrium on the 16th St. Mall for the Second Annual Great Gig in the Sky, featuring five satellite bars, a VIP lounge and music by Oakhurst. Dinner reservations recommended for seatings at 5:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Free tickets with dinner or $15 cover. Appaloosa Grill, 535 16th St. (16th & Welton), 720-932-1700, www.appaloosagrill.com.
Arvada Ethiopian Restaurant: Features a special Ethiopian dinner for two, including appetizer, two entrees, dessert and a bottle of house wine. 4 p.m., $65. Arvada Ethiopian Restaurant, 3504 East Colfax Avenue, 303-329-3344.
Bridgewater Grill: Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, a five-course dinner, DJ and dancing, a champagne toast and a balloon drop. Reservations required. $89. Bridgewater Grill at the Golden Hotel, 800 11th St., Golden, 303-279-2010.
Buffalo Boyd’s: Enjoy a surf-n-turf meal, live entertainment and a free champagne toast. Hotel rooms available for $44.10. Reservations recommended. 8 p.m., $29.95 for dinner; no cover for club, 303-841-6782 (for dinner info), 720-851-2644 (for hotel info). Buffalo Boyd’s, 12543 N. Hwy. 83, Parker, 303-841-6782.
Chinook Tavern: Enjoy the Chinook Tavern’s New Year’s Eve menu featuring a delicious selection of Chinook Tavern favorites along with special entrees. A minimum order of entrée plus two courses per person is required (dinner consisting of salad/entrée/dessert). Seatings are available from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Dancing begins at 9 p.m. Reservations recommended. Chinook Tavern, 265 Detroit St., 303-394-0044.
Gumbo’s: Special five-course menu, including wine. Champagne toast. Regular menu also available. First seating at 5 p.m., $135 per couple, 720-956-1490. Gumbo’s Louisiana Style Cafe, 1530 16th St., 303-871-2694.
India’s Restaurant: The New Year’s Eve dinner special features four courses, including appetizers and a selection of some of the most popular entrees and desserts. Reservations suggested. First seating at 5:30 p.m., $25 per person. India’s Restaurant, 3333 S. Tamarac Dr., 303-755-4284.
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