New Year’s weekend events

Events

AMERICA'S PARTY

Fireworks will go off from the rooftops of MGM Grand, Aria, Caesars Palace, Tropicana, Planet Hollywood Resort, Treasure Island, The Venetian and the Stratosphere.

FIREWORKS AT LAKE LAS VEGAS

A fireworks show will be presented at midnight at 15 Costa di Lago, Henderson (564-4700).

Parties

ALIANTE STATION

ETA Lounge: DJ Silence with go-go dancers, 9 p.m.-3 a.m., $25 at the door, $5 military discount; at 7300 Aliante Parkway, North Las Vegas (692-7777).

ARIA

Haze Nightclub: featuring LMFAO, doors open at 10 p.m.; tickets start at $125 and are subject to change, includes VIP access and champagne toast. Gold Boutique Nightclub & Lounge: hosted by Cirque Du Soleil with a countdown, champagne toast and hosted bar 9-11 p.m., doors open at 9 p.m.; tickets start at $125 and are subject to change. The Deuce Lounge: with Playboy Mansion DJ Laura Cavender, a champagne toast and hosted bar 9-11 p.m., doors open at 9 p.m.; tickets start at $50 and are subject to change. Table reservation packages are available for all events (lightgroup.com/nye).

ARTISAN HOTEL BOUTIQUE

Ultra Lounge: New Year's Eve party with DJs, champagne toast at midnight, $30 for men, $20 for women, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover after 2 a.m.; $100 for four-course dinner and party; at 1501 W. Sahara Ave. (214-4000).

BAR + BISTRO AND ARTIFICE

Doors open at 8 p.m. for the Downtown block party featuring DJ Zo, MikeysWorld and Kid Conrad, live reggae by Oneness Vibe and fire dancers at The Arts Factory (107 E. Charleston Blvd.) and a French DJ at Artifice (1025 First St.); $40 includes premium open bar package 9-11 p.m. and champagne toast for every U.S. time zone until the West Coast countdown at midnight; VIP packages are also available (collectivezoo.ticketleap.com/nye).

BEAUTY BAR

IndieKrush NYE Party featuring live music and DJs, a fashion show, vendors, performance art, $1 champagne and more, starting at 9 p.m. at 517 Fremont St., $5 (598-1965).

BELLAGIO

The Bank: featuring a performance and countdown by Bruno Mars, doors open at 10 p.m.; tickets start at $150 and are subject to change, includes VIP access and champagne toast; table reservation packages are available (lightgroup.com/nye or 693-8300).

BOOTLEGGER BISTRO

Main dining room: New Year's Eve Dinner Show at 9 p.m. with entertainment by Freddie Eckstine; $75 includes four-course dinner, party favors and midnight toast (736-4939). Casa Di Copa Lounge: Bonkerz Comedy Night, $50-$100 includes dinner and show package with Italian buffet starting at 8 p.m. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. for general admission, tickets start at $25; at 7700 Las Vegas Blvd. South (royalboxoffice.com).

BOULDER STATION

Kixx Lounge: DJ Ania spins Top 40 hits and classic rock hits, doors open at 9 p.m., party favors, champagne toast, no cover; at 4111 Boulder Highway (432-7575).

BUNKHOUSE SALOON

New Year's Eve with music by the Celtic-punk band Publin Draught, drink specials, party favors and a champagne toast, at 10 p.m. at 124 S. 11th St., no cover (384-4536).

CAESARS PALACE

Pure: hosted by Chris Brown, doors open at 8 p.m.; tickets start at $50 for women, $150 for men, table packages are available (amgnewyears.com or 731-7873). Serendipity 3: featuring a dinner buffet, cash bar and entertainment by DJ Adventure, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., $150, includes one complimentary drink and champagne toast and cake at midnight (caesars.com/total/las-vegas).

THE COSMOPOLITAN OF LAS VEGAS

Marquee Nightclub: featuring Kaskade at 10 p.m., tickets start at $250; table reservations are available (333-9000). Book & Stage: music by Mayer Hawthorne & the County. Bond: music by DJ Eddie Edge. The Chandelier: music by DJ Mia Moretti & Caitlin Moe (698-7000).

COUNT'S VAMP'D

Featuring a rock n' roll show with Dirty Pairadice; Zito 77 with Danny Koker, Stone Curtis and John Zito; local celebrity guest jam with Paul Shortino and Carol Lyn-Liddle; a countdown; party favors; and champagne toast. Doors open at 9 p.m. at 6750 W. Sahara Ave.; free (220-8849).

EASTSIDE CANNERY

One Six Lounge: DJ M.A.D., champagne toast and party favors, 10:30 p.m., $40; at 5255 Boulder Highway (856-5470).

ENCORE

Surrender: with will.i.am and DJ Ammo, open bar 9-11 p.m., tickets start at $50 for women and $150 for men; table reservations are available (770-7300). XS Nightclub: with Steve Angello, opening set by Warren Peace, doors open at 9:30 p.m., $150 women, $300 men; table reservations are available (770-0097; xslasvegas.com).

EXCALIBUR

Lynyrd Skynyrd BBQ & Beer: featuring the Ryan Whyte Maloney Band, a DJ, open bar 9 p.m.-midnight, $75 (597-7477). Dick's Last Resort: features DJ Slip, a live band, party favors and open bar 9 p.m.-midnight, tickets start at $75 (amgnewyears.com). Casino Lounge: music by Front Page, 8 p.m.-3 a.m., free.

FIESTA RANCHO

Club Tequila" La Nueva Live Mix with Oscar "El Coyote" Ruiz, DJ Lee and DJ Paco, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20 cover before 11 p.m. Latin Night with Noche Nortena featuring El Moreno Carrillo y Su Banda Tierra Sagrada midnight-5:30 a.m., $25 at the door. Feast Buffet: John Earl & the Boogieman Band perform 4-9 p.m. Cabo Lounge: John Earl & the Boogieman Band perform 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Blue Agave: lounge music by Jarr, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.; at 2400 N. Rancho Drive (631-7000).

FREMONT STREET EXPERIENCE

TributePalooza featuring Steel Panther and Rock Sugar and 10 tribute bands: Inxsive (INXS), Fan Halen (Van Halen), Blasphemous Rumours (Depeche Mode), Rolling the Stones (Rolling Stones), Wanted (Bon Jovi), L.A.vation (U2), Led Zepagain (Led Zeppelin), No Duh (No Doubt), Bonfire (AC/DC), Red Not Chili Peppers (Red Hot Chilli Peppers); a countdown by Mayor Carolyn Goodman; Viva Vision screen shows; 6 p.m.-2 a.m. downtown between Main Street and Las Vegas Boulevard; $30 per person. For advance tickets, call 386-8100.

GOLD COAST

$25,000 New Year's Eve Bingo Blowout, doors open at 8 p.m., $50 buy-in, free dauber, champagne, party favors, gift and buffet; players may bring their own party platters, and play will stop for local broadcast celebration. Arizona Ballroom: Latin All Stars Orchestra, party favors and champagne toast, doors open at 9 p.m., $15 at the door. Showroom: New Year's Eve with 360, party favors and champagne toast, 9 p.m., free with two drink minimum; at 4000 W. Flamingo Road (367-7111).

GOLDEN NUGGET

Gold Diggers: doors open at 9 p.m., $50 in advance, $75 at the door, includes midnight champagne toast; table service available; at 129 Fremont St. (386-8100).

GOLD SPIKE

Featuring an open party throughout the casino floor and lounge with a DJ and prize drawings, 11 p.m.-4 a.m. at 217 Las Vegas Blvd. North (384-8444).

GREEN VALLEY RANCH RESORT

Ovation: doors open at 9 p.m., Hyphy Crunk spins, open bar 9 p.m.-midnight, $75-$100; VIP packages are available (547-5300). Lobby Bar: DJ Seany Mac, open bar 9 p.m.-midnight, $54-$79 (547-5300). Quinn's Irish Pub: the Rustyn Vaughan Lee Band performs 6:30-9:30 p.m. and Darby O'Gill & the Little People perform 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; free entry with $30 all-you-can-drink special 9 p.m.-midnight; at 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, Henderson (617-7777).

HARD ROCK HOTEL

Vanity Nightclub: DJ Stellar, Richard Beynon and headliner Robbie Rivera, start at $100. The Rockabout wristband starts at $55 and includes open bars 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at seven casino bars, view of fireworks and performance by Sin City Sinners in the Lounge. The Rocked wristband starts at $100 and includes hosted bar 9 p.m.-1 a.m. and access to party at Vanity
(newyearsabsolution.com). Body English: Party with a Purpose event to benefit "Camp to Belong NV" charity for Child Focus Inc., featuring DJs and performers, unlimited drinks to 2 a.m. including champagne and refreshments, 9 p.m.-3 a.m., $195-$295 (clubcurry.com).

HARRAH'S LAS VEGAS

All-you-can-drink wristband is $125, includes unlimited entry and free drinks 9 p.m.-2 a.m. at Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill, Piano Bar and Carnaval Court, and prize drawings. Without wristband, paid entry to Carnaval Court is $30, $20 for piano bar and $25 for Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill; includes one raffle ticket. Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill: midnight concert by Bucky Covington, $25 (caesars.com/total/las-vegas).

IMPERIAL PALACE

Rockhouse Bar & Nightclub: featuring DJs, open bar 9 p.m.-midnight and champagne toast, tickets start at $75 (731-9683).

INSERTCOIN(S) VIDEOLOUNGE GAMEBAR

Downtown Countdown 2012 starts at 8 p.m. in the Fremont East district featuring drink specials, music by Pride and the Vanities, Otherwise, Rhyme N Rhythm and special guests, and a fireworks show at midnight from the roof of The Ogden residences; free entry at 512 Fremont St. (477-2525).

JERRY'S NUGGET

Royal Street Theater: Dancy Party with DJ Leo, champagne toast, party favors, 10:30 p.m.-3 a.m.; free at 1821 Las Vegas Blvd. North (399-3000).

LAS VEGAS HILTON

Hilton Ballroom: Old School New Year's Eve Party with 105.7 The Oasis, doors open at 9:30 p.m., $49 per person or $114.90 for Benihana dinner and show package (732-5755).

LUXOR

LAX Nightclub: featuring live performance by B.o.B. and open bar 9-11 p.m., doors open at 8 p.m.; tickets start at $100 (amgnewyears.com or 262-4529). Tacos & Tequila: starts at 6 p.m. with drink specials and a three-course tequila pairing menu; the ladies of "Fantasy" will host the East Coast countdown at 9 p.m. (262-5225). Drive This! Entertainment's mobile bicycle New Year's Eve party will begin at 8 p.m. at Tacos & Tequila, travel to Lynyrd Skynyrd BBQ & Beer at Excalibur and end at Rhumbar at The Mirage, for wine, beer and well cocktails at all three locations; tickets are $175 and are available by calling 735-8322 or at Tacos & Tequila on Saturday.

M RESORT

The resort will offer free party favors, cake and champagne with live entertainment starting at 9 p.m. in the Lobby Bar, M Bar, Ravello Lounge and Hostile Grape at 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Henderson (797-1000).

MANDALAY BAY

Foundation Room Lounge: doors open at 8 p.m., $75 for members, $100 for nonmembers, includes a drink ticket for glass of champagne (632-7621 or 632-4803). House of Blues Crossroads: Club Night with sounds by DJ Manny and DJ Price, open bar packages start at $90, doors open at 10 p.m., table reservations are available (632-7609). Block Party 2012: the block party passport starts at $47 and includes five sponsored drinks at any Block Party location beginning at 6 p.m. (800-745-3000). Minus 5 at Mandalay Place will celebrate New Year in each time zone beginning at 11 a.m. with a champagne toast hourly. Guests will receive a token to exchange for their toast. Admission is $15-$75 depending on package (632-7714). Mandalay Place: Ri Ra rings in the Irish New Year at 4 p.m. and celebrates the new year again at midnight during its "Titanic" themed party with costume contests for best ship passenger attire and a themed menu, and music by Shamrock Rovers from 9:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.; free and open to the public (632-7771).

MGM GRAND

Studio 54: the club's final New Year's Eve party hosted by Pamela Anderson and featuring DJ Greg Lopez and open premium bar 9-11 p.m., doors open at 9 p.m.; $150 advance, $175 door. Tabu Ultra Lounge: with a DJ set by Taryn Manning and open bar 9-11 p.m., doors open at 9 p.m.; $100 advance, $125 at door (891-7279).

MIRACLE MILE SHOPS AT PLANET HOLLYWOOD

Krave: featuring a performance by Nadia Ali, a countdown with DJ ChiChi LaRue, appearances by Liam and Luca Rosso, DJs Lightknife, Michael Graves and J. Diesel, free champagne toast and breakfast buffet after 4 a.m., aerial performances, open bar until 10:30 p.m. and party favors, tickets start at $60, and $25 for locals (kravenewyears.com). PBR Rock Bar & Grill: offers indoor-only party access starting at $75; $150 for inside and outside access with open bar 9 p.m.-midnight; for additional $25 offers buffet 8-11 p.m. (750-1685). Cabo Wabo Cantina: upstairs bar package 9 p.m.-midnight is $100; indoor all-you-can-eat buffet is $75; upstairs open bar and buffet is $150; outdoor patio seating starts at 8:30 p.m., $100 includes three-course dinner and champagne toast (385-2226).

THE MIRAGE

1 Oak Las Vegas: hosted by Fergie with DJ Jesse Marco, doors open at 10 p.m.; tickets start at $150 and are subject to change, includes VIP access and champagne toast. Beatles Revolution Lounge: with Iyaz, doors open at 9 p.m.; tickets start at $75 and are subject to change, includes VIP access and hosted bar 9-11 p.m.; table reservation packages are available for both events (lightgroup.com/nye or 693-8300). Rhumbar: Rhumbash 2012 with DJ A+, view of fireworks, dancing and unlimited bar package 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $150-$250 (791-7416). B.B. King's Blues Club: featuring a dinner and show package for $99.99, includes three-course dinner, champagne toast, party favors and entertainment (242-5464).

MONTE CARLO

The Pub Pulse Party: starts at 8 p.m. with live entertainment, $99 for all-you-can-drink package. "Sensation on the Terrace": view of fireworks, music by the Bangerz; $30 includes three drink tickets (730-7332). Brand Lounge: doors open at 9 p.m., live DJ and dancing, $75, includes VIP access throughout the evening and hosted bar 9 p.m.-midnight (693-8300). Diablo's Cantina: doors open at 8 p.m., featuring DJs Pearce Cleveland and Epic One, $50 includes VIP access and a tequila toast at midnight (693-8300); table packages are available for all events.

NEW YORK-NEW YORK

Bridge Bash 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at Brooklyn Bridge and Nine Fine Irishmen; tickets start at $150, includes open premium bar, live entertainment with go-go dancers and view of the fireworks (866-606-7111). Coyote Ugly: doors open at 9 p.m., features live entertainment with DJ Shr3d, party favors and open bar 9 p.m.-midnight, tickets start at $75 (amgnewyears.com). ROK Vegas: featuring Captains of Industry, tickets start at $125 and include open bar 9 p.m.-midnight; table packages are available (rokvegasnightclub.com). The Bar at Times Square: featuring dueling pianos; tickets start at $75 and include open bar 9 p.m.-midnight, champagne toast at midnight and party favors (740-6969).

THE ORLEANS

Mardi Gras Room: Dance Party with Disco Inferno, hors d'oeuvres, open bar, party favors, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., $75. The Prime Rib Loft: featuring a gourmet meal, open bar, DJ, dancing, champagne toast, seating begins at 9:30 p.m., $100. Bourbon Street Lounge: music by HNLV, 9 p.m., free. Brendan's Irish Pub: music by Killian's Angels, 9 p.m., free. Casino Floor: champagne toast and party favors at midnight; at 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. (365-7075).

PALACE STATION

Jack's: live music by 'Nuff Said, 9 p.m.-3 a.m., no cover; at 2411 W. Sahara Ave. (367-2411).

PALAZZO

Lavo: DJ Samantha Ronson, doors open at 9 p.m., $125, include complimentary passed hors d'oeuvres and open bar, and champagne toast at midnight; ticket stub will allow free admission to Tao at The Venetian after midnight (for tickets, lavolv.com/tickets; for table reservations, call 388-8588). Fusion Mixology Bar, Laguna Champagne Bar and Salute Lounge at the Palazzo and Oculus and La Scena at The Venetian will host Midnight Mix with entertainment and open bar 10 p.m.-2 a.m. for $100, tickets are available at the box offices. Prestige at the Palazzo, located on the 23rd floor, will offer a view of the fireworks, live entertainment, a champagne toast at midnight and an open bar 10 p.m.-12:30 a.m., $146.10 for general admission, tables near the windows start at $800 (607-2130). Dal Toro Ristorante: open bar 8 p.m.-midnight with champagne toast for $100 per person in advance; cash bar midnight-2 a.m. (437-9800).

PALMS

Rain Nightclub: featuring Paul Oakenfold, doors open at 9 p.m., $110, $245 for hosted bar. GBDC: ghostbar dayclub, doors open at 1 p.m., $23. Ghostbar: resident DJ Exodus, hosted by Miss Nevada USA Sarah Chapman and friends, view of fireworks, doors open at 8 p.m., $137.50, $245 for hosted bar. Moon Nightclub: featuring John Legend afterparty with sounds by Mark Stylz and DJ M!keattack, doors open at 10 p.m., $165. Playboy Club: featuring Playboy Bunnies and Playmates and DJ Alie Layus, doors open at 9 p.m., $137.50, $215 for hosted bar; VIP all venue access wristbands with or without hosted bar and table reservations are also available (palmsnewyears.com). The Lounge: free entertainment by Boogie Knights starting at 11:15 p.m. (942-7777).

PARIS LAS VEGAS

Chateau Nightclub: hosted by Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick, with a DJ set by Benji and Joel Madden at Chateau Gardens, doors at 10 p.m., $100, includes view of fireworks and champagne toast (chateaunightclublv.com). Eiffel Tower: view the fireworks from the observation deck, $300 per couple, includes two tickets, two drinks and one photo (777-7776). Napoleon's Dueling Piano Lounge: entry is $25 and includes party favors and a champagne toast at midnight; champagne table service is available (caesars.com/total/las-vegas).

PLANET HOLLYWOOD

Gallery Nightclub: New Year's Eve bash hosted by Holly Madison at 10 p.m., $75 (gallerylv.com; 818-3700). Koi Ultra Lounge: featuring view of fireworks, DJs, an open bar and party favors, doors open at 9 p.m.; $60 for women, $100 for men (454-4555).

RED ROCK Resort

Rocks Lounge: alternative rock music by Franky Perez, doors open at 10:30 p.m. Lucky Bar: DJ BKNY starts at 9:30 p.m. Onyx Bar: Toto Zara performs Latin dance and soul music 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. (797-7777). Red Rock Lanes: Cosmic Bowling Party, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., $150 per lane (maximum 5 people) includes three hours of bowling, shoe rental, pizza and pitcher of soda, door prizes and party favors; at 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. (797-7467).

THE RESORT ON MOUNT CHARLESTON

The New Year's Eve party will feature a DJ, party favors and champagne toast, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.; $150 includes dinner and entrance for two to the party at 2 Kyle Canyon Road. For reservations, call 872-5500.

RIO

Voodoo Rooftop Nightclub: featuring DJ Coco, DJ Jay Brea, DJ Hollywood and champagne toast; doors open at 8 p.m.; $100 advance, $150 at door, open bar packages $150 per person; table reservations available (777-6875). iBar: local DJ Andrew B, doors open at 9 p.m., open bar packages start at $99 (777-6875).

ROYAL RESORT

The Royal House: live entertainment 6 p.m.-6 a.m. with the Ginger Bread Boys, Dude City, DJBJ, Hot Carl 3, Phoreyz, John Doe and 8-Bits and a midnight champagne toast; $49 or free admission 6-8 p.m.; at 99 Convention Center Drive (royalhouselv.com).

RUMOR LAS VEGAS

New Year's Eve party with DJs, $6 glasses of champagne and $6 tapatizers, 6 p.m.-midnight at 455 E. Harmon Ave. (877-997-8667).

SANTA FE STATION

Revolver: doors open at 8 p.m., DJ Sinner spins, 2-for-1 drink specials 8-10 p.m., champagne toast, $25 in advance, $40 at the door, table reservations available (495-3333). 4949 Lounge: DJ Kram spins 9 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover (658-4900). Santa Fe Lanes: Cosmic Carnival, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., $22-$28 per person includes three hours of bowling, shoe rental, pizza, soda and party favors; at 4949 N. Rancho Drive (658-4910).

SILVERTON

"Skip The Strip" New Year's Eve special with $10 all-you-can-drink domestic draft, well cocktails, wine and sparkling white wine at all casino bars and food specials at Mermaid Restaurant & Lounge and Shady Grove Lounge, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. at 3333 Blue Diamond Road (263-7777).

SOUTH POINT

Grand Ballroom: New Year's at Noon with Las Vegas Tenors, $25, includes party favors and champagne toast. Sonoma Room: featuring the Spazmatics, doors open at 9:30 p.m., $75, includes open bar, hors d'oeuvres, party favors and champagne toast. Showroom: Ronnie Rose: Rockin Motown Dance Party, doors open at 9:30 p.m., $40, includes two drinks, party favors and champagne toast. Grandview Lounge: Wes Winters: 88 Keys, doors open at 5 p.m., free; at 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South (797-8055).

STRATOSPHERE

Theater: open bar 9:30-10:30 p.m., performance by Frankie Moreno and his 10-piece band through the midnight countdown, show starts at 10:30 p.m., $99. Top of the World Party: early party includes a five-course dinner and a cash bar, 5-8 p.m., $199; the late party includes a five-course dinner, champagne toast, view of fireworks, party favors and cash bar, 9 p.m.-midnight, $299. Level 107 Lounge: live music by Treasure, party favors, view of fireworks, cash bar and appetizer menu, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., $129. Level 108: DJ Mac and go-go dancers, view of fireworks, party favors, premium brand open bar, martini bar and food stations, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $199. Level 104 Party Package: VIP access to 108 party, a DJ, acoustic guitarist, ice bar with seafood extravaganza, three full bars, passed hors d'oeuvres, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $275 for single ticket, $250 per person for purchase of two or more tickets. Also, Images Lounge will have live music by Bilham Bros. and Nitro, and C Bar will have video DJs; cash bar for both locations and no cover (800-998-6937).

SUNCOAST

Showroom: New Year's Eve at Noon with Voices 3, $22. New Year's Eve with Vegas Super Band, 10 p.m., $33 includes champagne toast and balloon drop. Bowling Center: Cosmic Bowling with DJ, 9 p.m.-midnight. Poker Room: No-Limit Poker Tournament at 7 p.m., $150 buy-in. SC Prime Steakhouse and Bar: entertainment by Lisa Smith, special menu, champagne toast, party favors, view of fireworks, $125 (636-7111). Bingo Center: New Year's in the Afternoon begins with 1 p.m. session, $10 buy-in, free champagne and daubers. Doors open at 8 p.m. for New Year's Eve Bingo, $60 buy-in; at 9090 Alta Drive (636-7111, ext. 5705).

SUNSET STATION

Costa Del Sol: Cotton Club theme party with a DJ, 5:30-9:30 p.m., no cover. Gaudi Bar: acoustic duo Busker Kings performs 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., no cover (547-7777). Strike Zone: 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $150 per lane in advance, $175 on Saturday (maximum five people) includes four hours of bowling, shoe rental, pizza, midnight celebration and party favors; 1301 W. Sunset Road, Henderson (547-7467).

TEXAS STATION

Dallas Ballroom: The Movement's Black & White Extravaganza hosted by comedian Sweet Lou Collins with DJ Lexo, 9 p.m., $35 in advance, $50 at the door (movementlv.com). A-Bar: Darrin Michaels performs jazz music 7-11 p.m. Garage Bar: Betsy Holm performs 7-11 p.m. Martini Lounge: Sideshow performs classics and hits, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; no cover (631-1000). Texas Star Lane: Cosmic Bowling Party, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., $80 per lane (maximum five people) includes three hours of bowling, shoe rental, pizza and pitcher of soda or beer; at 2101 Texas Star Lane (288-7984).

TOWN SQUARE

Blue Martini: open bar 8-10 p.m., full menu, champagne toast, live entertainment, doors open at 8 p.m.; general admission is $20 for women and $40 for men (949-2583). Pete's Dueling Piano Bar: featuring live piano entertainment, balloon drop, party favors and champagne toast, 8 p.m., no cover with $30 per person spent on beverages and minimum of four guests per table (220-7383); at 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

TREASURE ISLAND

Gilley's Las Vegas: doors open at 9 p.m., 2012 Gauge New Year's Eve Party featuring live music by Austin Law and DJs, open bar 9 p.m.-midnight, $5 mechanical bull rides, VIP access, party favors, view of fireworks and cash bar midnight-4 a.m., $212 (gilleyslasvegas.com).

TROPICANA

RPM Nightclub: featuring Mary J. Blige, doors open at 8 p.m.; general admission $50 ladies, $99 men; $75 ladies, $125 men for VIP admission with open bar 8-10 p.m.; table reservations are available (739-2411 for tickets).

THE VENETIAN

Tao: hosted by Kim Kardashian with sounds by DJ Ross One, doors open at 9 p.m., $200, includes entry, complimentary passed hors d'oeuvres and open bar 9-11 p.m., and champagne toast at midnight; ticket stub will allow free admission to Lavo at the Palazzo after midnight (for tickets, taolasvegas.com; for table reservations, call 388-8588). Oculus and La Scena at The Venetian and Fusion Mixology Bar, Laguna Champagne Bar and Salute Lounge at the Palazzo will host Midnight Mix with entertainment and open bar 10 p.m.-2 a.m. for $100, tickets are available at the box offices.

WYNN LAS VEGAS

Tryst Nightclub: hosted by Rob Kardashian with DJ sets by Dave Fogg and Derrick Anthony, 9:30 p.m.-4 a.m., tickets start at $50 for women and $125 for men; table reservations are also available (770-3375).