Our “Short List” features four of our favorite New Year’s Eve parties, but we couldn’t stop there, so below are five more. None of them strike your fancy? Then hit up our full New Year’s Eve Guide, which includes a dozen different categories and 78 events—from fancy dinners to big blowouts—where you can count down to 2012.
New Year’s Eve @ Stone Brewing Co.: The Styletones are a highly danceable band. Pair that with sushi and seafood lounges, buffet stations and good beer (including a few rare and vintage Stone beers) and you have yourself a fun night. $99- $175. Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens is at 1999 Citracado Parkway in Escondido.
Resonate NYE 2012 @ Rancho Agua Caliente: From Friday, Dec. 30, through Monday, Jan. 2, the cats behind L.A.-based Native Alien have put together a weekend of music
and partying at a hotel and hot springs in Ensenada, Mexico. $60-$100.
New Year Soular Flare @ The Prosperity Hive: Creative and artsy types are invited to join a night of live performances, openjam sessions, barefoot dancing, human-art installations and more. All ages. The Prosperity Hive is located at 740 13th St., Suite 503, in East Village. $12.
New Year’s Eve @ Victory Theater: The clowns and performers of Technomania Circus invite you to their new digs, an old theater at 2558 Imperial Ave. in Logan Heights, to party with music by The Amalgamated, punkrock accordion by Duckmandu and more. $10-$15.
New Year’s Eve Yacht Party: Three levels of music, an open bar, appetizers, party favors and cool views included. Board at 1066 N. Harbor Drive, Downtown. $179.
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