New Year’s Eve 2011 parties
Photo by Jermel-Lynn Quillopo
Ready for 2012? Ring in the new year with these parties and dining events!
Party of the Year
Dec. 31, 7 p.m.-2 a.m. at Aloha Tower Marketplace and The Waterfront — Hawaii’s largest New Year’s Eve party goes off block-party style at Aloha Tower, with 6 stages, more than 20 DJs, live bands, and fireworks at midnight of course. One ticket gives you access to the party at Gordon Biersch, Waterfront, The Lanai (formerly Don Ho’s), Hooter’s, Bikini Cantina, The Villa, Center Stage and throughout the Tower.
$20 presale, $75 VIP includes pupu, party favors and a front-row seat for the fireworks. Limited presale tickets available at ticketmaster.com, www.nyehawaii.com or (808) 306-3079; 21+.
PURE Coalition NYE with Myon & Shane 54
Dec. 31, 8 p.m.-6 a.m. at 805 Ala Moana Blvd. — Pure Coalition, No Way Out Entertainment, 00-Spot & Monster Energy present a party featuring DJs Myon & Shane 54, celebrating their internet radio show “International Departures,” and recording live for their next show.
$30, $150 VIP; presale tickets available at honoluluboxoffice.com; 18+.
The Modern Experience, New Year’s Eve 2012
Dec. 31, 7 p.m.-4 a.m. at The Modern Hotel — Grey Goose presents a party that includes seven bar, lounge and entertainment areas throughout the hotel, a reservation-only dinner and champagne toast hosted by Chef Morimoto at Morimoto restaurant and a line-up of famous guest DJs, including Vegas DJ Roctakon, Jay-Z and Adidas’ DJ Neil Armstrong, LA party rock DJ and LMFAO producer DJ Audiobot, LA and Vegas DJ and producer Lucky Lou, Richard Cheese and local DJs Anit, Compose, Delve, Eskae, Jami and XL.
$75 general admission, $125 VIP presale, $100 general and $150 VIP at the door; presale tickets available at groovetickets.com; 21+.
Year of the Dragon
Dec. 31, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. at NextDoor — NextDoor rings in the new year with a dance party featuring live music by GRLFRNDS and Alt/Air and DJs Nicky Savage, Eskae and Kowai Kowai. Champagne and a balloon drop at midnight.
Price TBA; for more information, check nextdoorhnl.com 21+.
Ignite 2012: End of the World Party
Dec. 31, 8 p.m.-2:30 a.m. at RumFire and The Edge of Waikiki at the Sheraton Waikiki — The Sheraton celebrates with an extreme, fiery party that includes a meteor ball dropped from the top of the hotel, a Red Bull Base Jumper, up-close view of the fireworks and DJs Betty and Revise.
$65 presale, $75 at the door; available at rumfirewaikiki.com; 21+.
NYE Black & White MASQUERADE
Dec. 31, 5 p.m.-2 a.m. at Sarento’s in the Ilikai Hotel — With a five-course dinner by Executive Chef Maka Kwon, a Venetian Masquerade party, live DJs and a high rise view of Waikiki and the fireworks.
First seating from 5-7 p.m. $100, second seating, from 8-10 p.m. $125; bar seating (includes tapas and sparkling wine) $40; for reservations, call 808-955-5559.
The Standard NYE party
Dec. 31, 8 p.m.-4 a.m. at The Standard (formerly Oceans 808) — Honolulu’s newest chic nightclub celebrates NYE with headlining DJ Enrie, cocktails, pupu, party favors and a midnight champagne toast within view of the fireworks.
$20 presale, $25 at the door, available at eventbrite.com; 21+.
Brasserie du Vin NYE dinner
Dec. 31, first seating starts at 5 p.m., at Brasserie du Vin — Brasserie du Vin restaurant celebrates the new year with a four-course French dinner paired with wine; drink specials and lounge DJs after 10 p.m.
$70 with wine pairing, $50 without; call 808-545-1115 for reservations; 21+.
Neon Lights
Dec. 31, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. at thirtyninehotel — DJs Christine Renee and Juan Nunez headline thirtyninehotel’s florescent neon-decorated NYE party, with a midnight balloon drop, complimentary champagne toast and pupu and a view of fireworks from Aloha Tower.
$20, presale tickets available at groovetickets.com; 21+.
CAW!: A Falcon Lord New Year’s Eve Reunion Show
Dec. 31, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. at Mercury Bar — Hide your pigeons, hide your mice! Everybody’s favorite (at Mercury) band, Falcon Lord, makes a special reunion appearance, with new indie rock band The Catchers opening.
Free; 21+.
Big Bang New Years Party
Dec. 31, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. at SoHo Mixed Media Bar — Show Off HI, City Stars, Hot Lava Entertainment and Power 104.3 present a laserworks party with DJs playing hip-hop, club hits and electro in two rooms.
Free before 11 p.m. For girls 18+ and guys 21+; for more info, check . facebook.com/FlirtHawaii; 18+.
Passport NYE & Moulin Rouge
Dec. 31, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. at Bar 35 and The Venue — Presented by international events promoters from The Artists Movement, this New Year’s party in Chinatown features two venues for one cover; at Bar 35, DJ Miko Franconi spins dance music, with complimentary champagne & pupu for the first hour and a midnight toast and balloon drop. At The Venue, catch performances by The Cherry Blossom Cabaret and DJ Lacy of the The Hot Muffins.
$30 presale, $50 at the door, VIP tables $300, available at eventbrite.com; 21+.
Moulin Rouge NYE
Dec. 31, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. at The Venue — Presented by international events promoters from The Artist Movement, this New Year’s party in Chinatown featured DJ Miko Franconi, complimentary Champagne & pupu for the first hour, and a midnight toast and celebratory balloon drop.
$30 presale, $50 at the door, VIP tables $300, available at eventbrite.com; 21+.
Black & White: New Year’s Eve of Elegance
Dec. 31, 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. at Paparazzi — Paparazzi’s final party before its doors close. Ladies get in free at the black & white-themed 18+ party with three rooms of EDM, Top 40 and live bands Bats in the Belfree, Breath of Fire and Virgin Mary; ladies wear white, gents wear black please.
Ladies free til 10:30, gents $10 til 10:30 p.m.; 18+.
Pineapple Drop at the Kahala
Dec. 31, 10 p.m.-12:30 a.m. at Kahala Hotel & Resort — A poolside gala with DJs, dancing, a no-host bar and a giant, fourteen-foot pineapple dropped from the roof at midnight.
$50; call 739-8760 for reservations or email restaurants@kahalaresort.com; 21+.
NYE at Pearl: An Intimate Affair
Dec. 31, 8 p.m.-4 a.m. at Pearl Ultralounge — Russell Tanoue hosts a classy NYE party with party favors, music by Kristian Lei, Pearl VIP card giveaways and beauty services, champagne and a balloon rose petal drop at midnight.
$25 presale, $50 at the door; reserve presale tickets by emailing rtanoue@aol.com; 21+.
Pin up the New Year
Dec. 31, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. at Hank’s Cafe & The Dragon Upstairs — Hank’s Cafe presents a sexy, burlesque-themed party and show with live music, DJs, party favors and a free midnight toast.
Price TBA; for more information, check thedragonupstairs.com 18+.
Tiki Drop NYE
Dec. 31, 6 p.m.-2 a.m. at Tiki’s Grill & Bar — Start 2012 with a blast with Tiki’s full menu or a four-course prix fixe meal by Chef Ronnie Nasuti. Party on the lanai afterward with two live bands, DJs, a champagne toast and midnight fireworks.
Print out a VIP pass from TikiDrop VIP for free admission; 21+.
Ko Olina Resort Fireworks Display
Dec. 31, 7 p.m.-12:30 a.m. at Ko Olina Resort — Bring your picnic gear and watch a spectacular fireworks display over four oceanfront lagoons at Ko Olina, with a synchronized soundtrack and opportunities for viewing from land and sea.
Free viewing, $20 parking; for more information, check koolina.com; all ages.
Fabric Saturdays: New Year’s Eve Edition
Dec. 31, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. at the Honolulu Design Center — Party with Element Group for a special New Year’s Eve edition of Fabric Saturdays, with two rooms, valet parking and prize giveaways. Keep the celebration going til 4 a.m. at the after-party at Ginza Nightclub.
facebook.com/elementhi; 21+.
Hula’s NYE White Party
Dec. 31, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. at Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand — Celebrate the new year and the new Civil Unions bill with a white-themed party at Waikiki’s favorite gay bar. Hosted by Cocoa Chandelier.
$20 presale, available at hulas.com; 21+.
Lux @ The Trump NYE
Dec. 31, 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. at Trump International Hotel — DJ Scott Stiles headlines this “Casino Royale” themed party, with a wishing tree, video coverage from Times Square and a midnight toast. Formal dress code.
$100 presale, available at luxatthetrump.eventbrite.com ; 21+.
Hic Hard Rock New Year’s Eve Drop
Dec. 31, 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. at Hard Rock Cafe — Dance to the Deadbeats and DJ Monkey at HIC’s party with a balloon drop, champagne toast and party favors.
$10, VIP booths starting at $450, for more info, check hardrock.com/honolulu ; 21+.
An Irish New Year’s Party
Dec. 31, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. at Anna O’Brien’s — Get Irish for New Year’s with live sets by 11th Hour, Chas Hayes, The Art of Whimsy and NumberBrother, with a free champagne toast at midnight.
$5, 21+.
NYE at Red Dragon
Dec. 31, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort — Kyle Mitsumori and crew returns with a special edition of their Red Dragon party, with a black and white upscale dress theme and great view of the Waikiki fireworks.
$25, $140 table for 2 with a bottle of sparkling wine; for table/bottle service, call 808- 218-0938 or email kmitsumori@yahoo.com; 21+.
Glitterati
Dec. 31, 7 p.m.-2 a.m. at Apartment3 — Celebrate in style with the Apartment3 crew with free glitter makeovers and performances by DJ White Chocolate and Cherry Blossom Cabaret.
Free before 9 p.m.; for table/bottle service, call 808-955-9300; more info on the Facebook event listing; /21+.
The Good Life NYE Party
Dec. 31, 7 p.m.-2 a.m. at Nocturna Lounge — Drop by this social gaming lounge for karaoke, gaming, drink specials, a food menu by Primo Sushi, and a great view of the fireworks.
Free; more info at nocturnalounge.com; call 808-521-1555 for reservations; 21+.
VIP New Year’s Party at Bonsai
Dec. 31, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. at Bonsai Restaurant & Lounge — If you’re a VIP, and that means involved with any community organizations, frats or sororities, chapters or lodges, party at Bonsai with cocktails, food by Mom’s Soul Food and music by KTUH DJ Bennie James. Dress well; there are prizes for the best dressed gent and most sophisticated lady.
$50 ; tickets and more info at thehawaiihappenings.com; 21+.
New Years Eve with Lani Misalucha
Dec. 31, 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. at The Magic of Polynesia Showroom at the Waikiki Beachcomber — Special guest comedian Frank DeLima opens, with Filipina pop, rock, jazz, soul and r&b singer Lani Misalucha and her band from Vegas headlining.
$55-$99, includes champagne toast and party favors, kama’aina rates are 20 percent off (call 808-971-4321); available at laniinwaikiki.com; all ages.
