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Special Events

ALTERNATIVE NEW YEARS EVE REVELATION at WorldBeat Cultural Center, 2100 Park Blvd., Balboa Park. Positive Hope presents an evening of oneness blessings, featuring Brazilian Capoeira by Massape; a conference call between reggae singer Pato Banton and spiritual teacher Dr. Gabriel Cousens; healers offering energy work, massage and reiki; vegetarian food; and live music. To top it off, Banton delivers a New Year’s message. Free. Register online. 619-230-1190, www.worldbeatcenter.org.

BIG NIGHT SAN DIEGO This sprawling blowout features 12 party zones, six dance floors, free food, all the alcohol you can drink and music from Lady Dottie & The Diamonds, DJ Scotty Boy and more. $109; VIP packages available for $179. Call for tickets. 619-291-2900, www.bignightsandiego.com.

FORTUNE’S 2010 RESOLUTION DAY PARTY at Marriott Del Mar, 11966 El Camino Real, Del Mar. The hotel puts on an elegant celebration with more than 20 DJs, two ballrooms, a restaurant lounge and an outdoor pool lounge. See website for dinner and room options. $50. 858-523-1700, www.421newyears.com. 

HORNBLOWER NEW YEAR’S EVE CRUISE 1066 N. Harbor Drive, Downtown. Atop a cruise liner, enjoy a four-course dinner ($169) or dinner buffet ($129) and dancing under the fireworks. 888-HORNBLOWER, www.hornblowerholidays.com.

HOTEL DEL CORONADO 1500 Orange Ave., Coronado. The esteemed hotel plays host to “Romance Through the Ages,” a lavish dinner gala with live music from The Mar Dels. $260 general; $310 ring-side seating. 619-435-6611, www.hoteldel.com.

LA JOLLA HILTON 10950 N. Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla. Join a carnivalesque celebration featuring food, drinks, laser shows, belly dancers, music by nine bands and DJs, including the Middle Eastern fusion of Danyavaad and the Shimmy Sisters. $100. 858-558-1500, www.eventvibe.com.

LA JOLLA MARRIOTT 4240 La Jolla Village Drive. Dance to music by DJs Farley and Mambo and take advantage of discounted hotel rooms. $20 until Dec. 24; $40 at door. 619-865-7474, www.rumbaentertainment.com.

MANCHESTER GRANT HYATT 1 Market Place, Downtown. A VIP package gets you a night in a fancy room overlooking the bay and entrance to a party with music, drinks, champagne and hors d’oevures at the Top of the Hyatt—a prime spot for gazing at fireworks. $595 per couple. 619-232-1234, www.manchestergrand.hyatt.com. (Don’t pick this one if you’re for marriage equality.)

MARRIOTT GASLAMP 660 K St., Downtown. The hotel’s three bars (Altitude Sky Lounge, Soleil @ K and Latitude Lounge) host a celebration featuring happy-hour specials until 10 p.m., unlimited meats, sushi and dessert, music by DJs Rooster and Teknikscian and a clear view of the fireworks in the Sky Lounge. $125. 619-696-0234, www.sandiegogaslamphotel.com.

MARRIOTT HOTEL AND MARINA 333 West Harbor Drive, Downtown. The hotel throws a party with a Nintendo Lobby Lounge, a Grey Goose Ice Luge, a performance by Hyper Crush, music by DJs Scooter & Lavelle and a variety of VIP packages. $70. 619-234-1500, www.newyearsevesd.com.

MARITIME MUSEUM 1492 North Harbor Drive, Downtown. Dance, gamble and sing karaoke atop the historic ferryboat Berkeley, as cannons fire away every hour until the New Year. $99. 619-234-9153, www.sdmaritime.org.

“MASQUERADE” at Birch North Park Theater and West Coast Tavern, 2891-2895 University Ave., North Park. This phantasmagoric celebration plays host to art sculptures, video projections, masquerade models and performances by Delta Spirit, Get Back Loretta, The Burning of Rome and the Caburlesque Kittens. $45; $99 for backstage-pass package. 858-945-2830, www.westcoasttavern.com.

NATIONAL COMEDY THEATER 3717 India St., Little Italy. The National Comedy troupe puts on an improv show and cast party with a catered buffet. $69. Make reservations online. 619-295-4999, www.nationalcomedy.com.

NEW YEAR’S ABOARD THE USS MIDWAY 910 N. Harbor Drive. The Big Daddy Orchestra entertains on this aircraft carrier / museum. $159. 619-575-5500, www.peartreescatering.com.

NEW YEAR’S HARBOR EXCURSION 1050 North Harbor Drive, Downtown. Join a dance party ($75) or a three-course dinner and dancing ($130) atop a cruise vessel plying the harbor, offering a clear view of the fireworks. 619-234-4111, www.sdhe.com. 

PALA CASINO 35008 Pala Temecula Road, Pala. Rock out with No Limit as you gamble the night away. $20. 877-946-7252, www.palacasino.com. 

SE SAN DIEGO HOTEL 1047 Fifth Ave., Downtown. At “A Night in Tokyo,” choose between celebrating in the elegant ballroom or on the Siren pool deck—either way, there’s dancing. The evening begins with a gourmet four-course dinner at hotel restaurant Suite & Tender. Various dinner and room packages available; prices vary. 619-515-3003, www.suiteandtender.com.

SHERATON CARLSBAD 5480 Grand Pacific Drive, Carlsbad. Bring the kids to this celebration, featuring a dinner buffet, live music, movie rooms and ping-pong. LEGOLAND fireworks go off at 6 p.m. $65. 760-827-2400, www.sheratoncarlsbad.com.  

SHERATON HOTEL & MARINA 1380 Harbor Island Drive, Harbor Island. DJs Christopher Lawrence, Mark Farina, Joachim Garraud and others, including headliners Kaskade, soundtrack a late-night party overlooking the harbor. $75 general admission; $150 for VIP package. Call for rooms. 619-291-2900, www.eventvibe.com.

VAVI BEACH PARTY 2010 at Catamaran Resort, 3999 Mission Blvd., Mission Beach. This bayside blowout has three party rooms, plenty of drinks and music by DJs Chris Cutz and Fresh One. VIP packages available. $139. 800-422-8386, www.newyearsevesandiegoparty.com.

VIEJAS CASINO 5000 Willows Road, Alpine. Makai and Rising Star perform, and DJs 2 Rille from Magic 92.5 and Chuck Fresh keep the party going. 619-445-5400, www.viejas.com. 

W HOTEL 421 West B St., Downtown. Eat and dance in luxury to the sounds of more than a dozen DJs, including Gabe Vega, Adam Salter and Erick Diaz, in five themed party zones. $60. Call for reservations. 619-398-3082, www.nyesandiego.com.

YACHT PARTY 2010 Grape Street Pier, 1800 N. Harbor Drive, Harborview. Party on the water in a climate-controlled yacht with food, unlimited drinks and music by the 80z All Stars. $159. 619-804-9484, www.newyearsevesandiegoparty.com.

Bars & Clubs

4TH & B 345 B St., Downtown. Yves Larock and Zoo Brazil throw an electronic dance party that goes all night. $50. 619-231-4343, www.4thandbevents.com. 

710 BEACH CLUB 710 Garnet Ave., Pacific Beach. Take advantage of no cover and live music from The Chimney Fish and Boom Snap. 858-483-7844, www.710bc.com. 

AERO CLUB BAR 3365 India St., Mission Hills. The bar puts on a low-key celebration featuring no cover and a vast selection of whiskies, vodkas and beers. 619-297-7211, www.aeroclubbar.com.

AIR CONDITIONED LOUNGE 4673 30th St., Normal Heights. One of this neighborhood’s hippest spots throws a swanky cocktail party with music by The Halloween Hallowday. Don’t forget your dinner jackets, gentlemen. 619-501-9831, www.airconditionedlounge.com. 

BAMBOO LOUNGE 1475 University Ave., Hillcrest. Ladies are the guests of honor at this party, with $7 mixed drinks and dancing. 619-291-8221, www. sdbamboolounge.com. 

BAR LEUCADIAN 1542 N. Coast Hwy. 101, Encinitas. There’s no cover charge at this party, with live music and dancing. 760-753-2094, www.myspace.com/barleucadian.

BAR PINK 3829 30th St., North Park. Rock out at 94.9-FM’s second annual “Swami New Year’s Heave” with The Night Marchers and Dan Sartain. $20. 619-564-7194, www.barpink.com.

BAR WEST 959 Hornblend St., Pacific Beach. DJ Travis Howe mans the DJ pulpit at a party with drinks and hors d’oeuvres. $40. 858-273-9378, www.barwestsd.com.

BARONA CASINO 1932 Wildcat Canyon Road, Lakeside. Disco dancing will be all the rage at this ’70s-themed party, featuring a costume contest, cash prizes and a special edition of Barona Rapid Fire. www.barona.com. 

BASIC 310 10th Ave., Downtown. The bar / pizza joint keeps it real with no dress code, no VIP packages and music by DJ Brent Bartell. $10. 619-531-8869, www.barbasic.com. 

BEAUTY BAR 4746 El Cajon Blvd., City Heights. Take advantage of free alcohol all night and get sloppy with DJ Miss Lady D and DJ Point Loma of Nortec Collective. $20. Buy tickets online at www.maystarparties.com/newyearseve2010.

BELLY UP TAVERN 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach. Shake your booty to the Latin grooves of The B-Side Players. Earlier in the evening, the Players host a dinner party at Wild Note Café celebrating the new release of a global-music compilation. $29 presale; $31. 858-481-9022, www.bellyup.com.

THE BITTER END 770 Fifth Ave., Downtown. Get saucy at this celebration with shot and champagne specials. 949-698-2376, www.thebitterend.com.

BOURBON STREET 4612 Park Blvd., University Heights. Party down with go-go boys and sweep up the Bourbon Bucks that come fluttering down at midnight. Free. 619-291-4043, www.bourbonstreetsd.com.

CANYON CLUB 421 Telegraph Canyon Road, Chula Vista. Grow out your mullet and don your coolest ’80s attire for this ’80s-themed blowout—gift certificates go to partiers with the best costumes and hair. 619-422-1806, www.cynclub.com.

THE CASBAH 2501 Kettner Blvd., Midtown. Heaven knows you won’t be miserable at this celebration, where Sweet and Tender Hooligans (a Morrissey / The Smiths tribute) perform. $22. 619-232-HELL. www.casbahmusic.com.

DECO’S 731 Fifth Ave., Downtown. Underage revelers can enjoy dinner and dancing at this party. $45 for under 21; $25 for 21-and-up. 619-696-3326, www.decos.tv.

DIRK’S NITECLUB 7662 Broadway, Lemon Grove. Snack on finger food as FX5 rocks out. $12.99. 619-469-6344, www.dirksniteclub.com.

DREAM STREET 2228 Bacon St., Ocean Beach. Indulge in cheap drinks with curious names like Purple Hooters and Butterfly Nipples as Gyst, Bad Craziness and Jessie Taylor & The Riffs perform. $8. 619-222-8131. www.dreamstreetlive.com.

DOUBLE DEUCE 528 F St., Downtown. Dance and drink at this party with packages and VIP areas available. $20 presale; $25. 949-688-2376, www.doubledeucesd.com. 

EL CAMINO SUPER COCINA 3023 Juniper St., South Park. Buddy Akai performs. 619-450-6878, www.elcaminosd.com.

EL DORADO COCKTAIL LOUNGE 1030 Broadway, Downtown. DJ Groundfloor and Huge Euge entertain while Mac & Morris document the shenanigans with photos and video. 619-237-0550.

HARD ROCK HOTEL 207 Fifth Ave., Downtown. DJs Dave Dresden, Jack LaFluer, Sid Vicious and more entertain at a ritzy party with a red-carpet entrance, live visuals and elevated VIP sections. $100. Call for rooms and Rock Star Suite packages. 619-702-3000, www.wantickets.com.

HENRY’S PUB 618 Fifth Ave., Downtown. The San Diego Mix Masters entertain as the pub serves up a three-course dinner. $75-$100. 619-238-2389, www.henryspub.com.

HOUSE OF BLUES 1055 Fifth Ave., Downtown. The venue becomes a nightclub with hors d’oevures, multimedia visuals and music by Tribe of Kings, Battlestar DJs, Mindzalike and more. $20 presale; $40 day-of. 619-299-BLUE. www.houseofblues.com.

HUMPHREY’S BACKSTAGE LIVE 2241 Shelter Island Drive, Point Loma. Dance to Detroit Underground’s soulful horns in the club or join the elegant affair overlooking the harbor, which features a five-course dinner and tunes by T-Fox & The Fox City Band. $49 for Detroit Underground and $149 for T-Fox ($10 more at the door). Call for reservations and hotel packages. 619-224-3577, www.humphreysbackstagelive.com.
    
KAVA LOUNGE 2812 Kettner Blvd., Midtown. Hark, ravers and bass-heads: Ronnie, MC Ridda and others spin hip-hop, trip-hop, glitch and drum ’n’ bass at “A Bass Odyssey” while Dr. Indulgent and friends man the decks in the bar. $10 before 10 p.m.; $15 after. 619-543-0933, www.kavalounge.com.

KEATING HOTEL 432 F St., Downtown. Playboy Playmate Alison Waite hosts an exclusive party with DJs, performers, plenty of champagne and a variety of dinner and hotel packages, some including “recovery kits” for the New Year’s hangover. $45. 619-814-5700, www.thekeating.com/nye. 

KEN CLUB 4079 Adams Ave., Kensington. Performances by No Bunny, The Atoms, The Kabbs and Jungle Fever make for a bruising celebration. 619-298-2848, www.myspace.com/kensingtonclub.

THE LOCAL 1065 Fourth Ave., Downtown. Take advantage of drink specials at a party with video-jockeying by DJ Demon from Sleeping Giant. $35. 619-231-4447, www.thelocalsandiego.com.

THE MOVEMENT 1370 San Marcos Blvd. Suite 120A, San Marcos. Hip-hop band The Breax performs at this non-denominational church. 760-510-1160, www.themovement.org.

O’CONNELL’S 1310 Morena Blvd., Bay Park. Take advantage of no cover at this party with music by Fat Man’s Misery. 619-276-5637, www.oconnellsbar.com.

OFFSHORE TAVERN & GRILL 2253 Morena Blvd., Bay Park. Take advantage of drink specials all night. 619-276-2253, www.offshoretavern.com.

ONYX ROOM 852 Fifth Ave., Downtown. Stilt walkers, wandering marionettes, clowns and dancers form the backdrop to a sprawling celebration featuring cocktails, sushi and hip-hop and electro from DJs Digs, Rags and Vokab Kompany. $30. 619-235-6699, www.onyxroom.com.

PATRICK’S II 428 F St., Downtown. Funky bluesman Dennis Jones entertains. $25. Call for reservations. 619-233-3077, www.patricksii.com.  

PB BAR & GRILL 860 Garnet Ave., Pacific Beach. Enjoy happy-hour specials and half-price appetizers till 9 p.m., music by DJs Smooth, Ramsey and Adam and balloons dropping. $5 before 10 p.m.; $10 after. 858-272-4745, www.pbbarandgrill.com.

RUBY ROOM 1271 University Ave., Hillcrest. The Ladies Stardust host this party with a performance by Four Minutes Till Midnite. $20. 619-299-7372, www.myspace.com/therubyroomsd.

SANDBAR SPORTS GRILL 718 Ventura Place, Mission Beach. Celebrate at a New York-themed party with $3 u-call-its all night. $25 presale; $30. 858-488-1274, www.sandbarsportsgrill.com.

SHAKESPEARE PUB & GRILLE 3701 India St., Mission Hills. Celebrate like the U.K. does, with bagpipes and drums, at the same time the U.K. does—at 4 p.m., midnight U.K. time. 619-299-0230, www.shakespearepub.com. 

SIDE BAR 536 Market St., Downtown. This celebration features music by DJ Joey Jimenez. $100. 619-696-0946, www.sidebarsd.com.

SPIN 2028 Hancock St., Midtown. Eddie Halliwell, Lavelle Dupree and others get the dance floor moving. $10 before 10 p.m. if you buy tickets online. 619-294-9590, www.spinnightclub.com.

SPLASH WINE LOUNGE 3043 University Ave., North Park. Take pleasure in the primordial pairing of wine and food. $45. 619-296-0714, www.asplashofwine.com.

STINGAREE 454 Sixth Ave., Downtown. DJs Crooked and Jalil entertain at this exclusive party with a VIP package available. $50. Call for reservations. 619-544-1VIP, www.stingsandiego.com.

TANGO DEL REY 3567 Del Rey St., Mission Bay. Adorn yourself with beads, feast on Cajun food and boogie down as Charles Burton Blues Band, Zydeco Patrol and samba dancers entertain at this Mardi Gras-themed extravaganza. $55. 619-977-4074, www.tangodelrey.com.

TAVERN AT THE BEACH 1200 Garnet St., Pacific Beach. DJ Wonderbread entertains. Cover charge varies from 8 p.m.-midnight. 858-272-6066, www.tavernatthebeach.com. 

TOP OF THE PARK 525 Spruce St., Bankers Hill. DJ Jay Brennan entertains at this dance party featuring 360-degree fireworks displays. $15. 619-296-0057, www.parkmanorsuites.com.

TRUE NORTH TAVERN 3815 30th St., North Park. Enjoy music by Bacon Bits and prize giveaways. Cover charge varies. 619-291-3815, www.truenorthtavern.com.

U-31 3112 University Ave., North Park. Get down with music by DJs Junior the Disco Punk and ATARI. $10. E-mail u31bar@gmail.com for reservations. 619-584-4188, www.myspace.com/u31sandiego.

UNVERSAL HILLCREST 1202 University Ave., Hillcrest. For “Wonderland,” a fantastical party based on Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland, staff and go-go dancers dress up and DJ Frankie M gets the dance floor moving. 619-692-1900, www.universalhillcrest.com.

URBAN MO’S 308 University Ave., Hillcrest. DJ Jim Blair entertains at “Red Dragon,” a celebration with country music. $5. 619-491-0400, www.urbanmos.com. 

VALLEY VIEW CASINO 16300 Nyemii Pass Road, Valley Center. This ’50s-themed party features Elvis impersonators, performances by Hot Rod Lincoln and The Heroes and lots of gambling. Free. 760-291-5500, www.valleyviewcasino.com.

VOYEUR 755 Fifth Ave., Downtown. Groove to music by Wolfgang Gartner, Dave Audé, Rifat Ziadeh and more at this dance party. $50. 619-756-7678, www.voyeursd.com.  

WHISKEY GIRL 600 Fifth Ave., Downtown. Groove to the music of DJ Mark Thrasher on the main floor or join DJ Romeo in the Karaoke Korner. $25 / $35 for buffet dinner and champagne toast. 619-236-1616, www.whiskeygirl.com.

WHISTLE STOP BAR 2236 Fern St., South Park. DJ Mario Orduno and friends host a sweaty dance party with soul and oldies in one of the neighborhood’s coolest bars. 619-284-6784, www.whistlestopbar.com.

WINSTON’S 1921 Bacon St., Ocean Beach. Join a mellow celebration with live reggae by The Devastators. Free. 619-222-6822, www.winstonsob.com.  

Restaurants

333 PACIFIC 333 N. Pacific St., Oceanside. Enjoy a three-course dinner with optional wine pairings ($20 extra). See website for menu options and reservations. 760-433-3333, www.cohnrestaurants.com.

ALCHEMY RESTAURANT & BAR 1503 30th St., South Park. Enjoy a fine three-course meal and drink specials. $32. 619-255-0616, www.alchemysandiego.com.

BELLAGIO RISTORANTE 10492 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Tierrasanta. Enjoy a fine Italian dinner with seatings at 6 and 9 p.m. and music by Jim Guerin and Deborah. $75.

BLUE POINT 565 Fifth Ave., Downtown. Enjoy a four-course dinner. $75. See website for menu options and reservations. 619-233-6623, www.cohnrestaurants.com.

BONDI 333 Fifth Ave., Downtown. Have a four-course dinner for two ($49), take advantage of tequila drink specials and enjoy music by DJs Seize, Kaos and Nono. $10. Call for reservations. 619-261-6721, www.thebondi.com.

THEE BUNGALOW 4996 W. Point Loma Blvd., Point Loma. Enjoy a three-course dinner with a glass of champagne. See website for menu options and reservations. 619-224-2884, www.cohnrestaurants.com.

CROCE’S 802 Fifth Ave., Downtown. Berry Bebore and Yavaz perform at this gourmet three-course dinner, with seatings at 5:30 ($65) 7:30 ($85) and 9:30 ($100). Call for reservations. 619-233-4355, www.croces.com.

DICK’S LAST RESORT 345 Fourth Ave., Downtown. Gorge on greasy food and cheap booze, then stumble to the dance floor. Call for reservations. 619-231-9100, www.dickslastresort.com.

FRIDA RESTAURANT 2015 Birch Road, Suite 710, Chula Vista. Enjoy dinner and clink champagne glasses at midnight. $49. 619-216-8666, www.friderestaurant.com.

GASLAMP STRIP CLUB 340 Fifth Ave., Downtown. With this dinner package, you grill your own steak. $59. See website for menu options and reservations. 619-231-3140, www.cohnrestaurants.com. 

GEORGE’S ON FIFTH 825 Fifth Ave., Downtown. Enjoy dinner as Grammy-nominated pianist Tom Barabas entertains. $59. 619-702-0440, www.georgesonfifth.com.

THE IMPERIAL HOUSE 505 Kalmia St., Bankers Hill. Enjoy a special menu ($26-$55) and, afterwards, catch piano man Rick Lyon in the lounge. Complimentary Champagne at midnight, hats and party favors. 619-234-3525, www.imperialhouse.net

INN AT THE PARK 3167 Fifth Ave., Bankers Hill. Partake in a gourmet four-course meal, including champagne sorbet, at 6 p.m. ($54.95) or 9 p.m. ($74.95). 619-296-0057, www.parkmanorsuites.com.

ISLAND PRIME 880 Harbor Island Drive, Downtown. Enjoy a three-course dinner with optional wine pairings ($25 extra). $75. Call for reservations. 619-298-6802, www.cohnrestaurants.com. 

KAMINSKI’S BBQ 12735 Poway Road, Poway. Enjoy a hearty dinner with live music by Cross Roads. $49-$65. 858-748-1106, www.kaminskisbbq.com.

KEMO SABE 3958 Fifth Ave., Hillcrest. Enjoy a three-course dinner with a glass of champagne. $49. See website for menu options and reservations. 619-220-6802, www.cohnrestaurants.com.

LA GRAN TAPA 611 B St., Downtown. This masquerade ball features a buffet dinner of gourmet tapas and paella, a cabaret performance by the Latin Cabaret Dance Company of Anibal Diaz and virtual fireworks. Come in costume to win a bottle of champagne. 619-234-8272.

LA JOLLA STRIP CLUB 4282 Esplanade Court, La Jolla. With this dinner package, you grill your own steak. $59. See website for menu options and reservations. 619-450-1400, www.cohnrestaurants.com.

MARBLE ROOM 535 Fifth Ave., Downtown. Enjoy a three-course dinner at 5:30 p.m. ($40) or a four-course dinner at 9 p.m. ($70) with piano music. 619-702-5595, www.themarbleroom.com.

MISTER TIKI 801 Fifth Ave., Downtown. This tropical joint serves a four-course dinner. $29. See website for menu options and reservations. 619-233-1183, www.cohnrestaurants.com.

THE OULD SOD 3373 Adams Ave., Normal Heights. Rollicking folksters Tony Cummins and Gerry McMorrow kick off an Irish-style celebration early at 2 p.m. Karaoke begins at 9 p.m. 619-284-6594, www.theouldsod.com.

THE PEARL HOTEL 1410 Rosecrans St., Point Loma. The retro-modern hotel puts on a party with DJ Dex Diego and offers several room and dinner packages. 619-226-6100, www.thepearlsd.com.

PORTO VISTA HOTEL & SUITES 1835 Columbia St., Little Italy. Party like it’s 1979 at this ’70s-themed party with a costume contest. Free before 9 p.m.; $30 after. Call for info on a variety of VIP packages and a five-course dinner at the hotel’s Glass Door Restaurant, with seatings at 6:30 ($79) and 9 p.m. ($99). 619-379-1248, www.portovistasd.com

THE PRADO 1549 El Prado, Balboa Park. Enjoy a three-course gourmet dinner at the esteemed restaurant, open from 5 to 10 p.m. $60. Call for reservations. 619-557-9441, www.cohnrestaurants.com.

SEA ROCKET BISTRO 3382 30th St., North Park. Have a four-course prix fixe dinner. $30. Call for reservations. 619-255-7049, www.searocketbistro.com.

THE SHORES RESTAURANT 8110 Camino Del Oro, La Jolla. Have a gourmet dinner and create a custom cocktail at this oceanfront restaurant. $65 for dinner, $12 for cocktail. Dinner from 5 to 10 p.m., entertainment from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Call for reservations. 858-456-0600, www.theshoresrestaurant.com.

STARLITE 3175 India St., Mission Hills. Have a three-course dinner ($45 before 9 p.m., $55 after) and dance to music by DJ Ratstar ($15 for party only). 619-358-9766, www.starlitesandiego.com.

TORONADO 4026 30th St., North Park. Vince Marsaglia pours pints of his famous Pizza Port beer and makes pizza at this haunt for beer aficionados. 619-282-0456, www.toronadosd.com.

THE TURQUOISE 873 Turquoise St., Pacific Beach. The restaurant serves up a banquet of gourmet tapas and paella as Craig Dawson’s Latin Jazz Trio, and the Latin Cabaret Dance Company of Anibal Diaz keeps the dance party going all night. Don’t miss the virtual fireworks. $60-$100. Buy tickets online. 858-488-4200, www. cafebareuropa.com.

WESTGATE HOTEL 1055 Second Ave., Downtown. Have an elegant celebration with a gourmet four-course dinner and intimate violin music. Later, Karen Giorgio performs classics in the Plaza Bar. $99. Call for reservations. 619-557-3611, www.westgatehotel.com.

WINESELLAR 9550 Waples St., Mira Mesa. Enjoy a dinner ($75) with a vintage wine table and a private dining room for VIPs. 858-450-9557, www.winesellar.com.