New Year's Eve calendar
Advertiser Staff
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indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Full-price admission is listed; * denotes discounts (or free) for students, seniors, military, members and/or children. Call the venue for details.
Dec. 27
FESTIVAL
Kadomatsu and New Year's Festival, mochi pounding, taiko drums and folk dances, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Ward Warehouse amphitheater; free. 591-8411.
Dec. 30
PARADE
Aloha Shriners New Year Parade, sponsored by Present Hawaii/Shriners, Aloha Chapter, 6 p.m., from Fort DeRussy to Kapi'olani Park via Kalakaua Avenue; free. 478-9812.
Dec. 31: New Year's Eve
FIREWORKS
Fireworks, 12-minute aerial display, midnight, Aloha Tower Marketplace; also, pre-show entertainment with Dita Holifield, John Cruz, Ilona Irvine, and Jeff Rasmussen and Friends, 9 p.m.; free. 566-2337.
Fireworks, 8- to 10-minute display, sponsored by Halekulani, midnight off Waikiki Beach; free. 923-2311.
Fireworks, sponsored by Ihilani Resort and Spa, midnight over Ihilani Resort lagoon, primarily for hotel guests, but viewable from coastlines; free. 679-0079.
Fireworks, 10- to 15-minute display, sponsored by Kahala Mandarin Oriental Hawaii, midnight off hotel beach; free. 739-8888.
OUT-OF-TOWNERS
George Carlin, comedian, 6 and 9 p.m., Blaisdell Concert Hall; $38, $45. (877) 750-4400.
New Year's Eve Musical Spectacular, with Gloria Gaynor, Isaac Hayes, B.J. Thomas, Freda Payne, 8:30 p.m., Kahala Mandarin Oriental Hawaii; $275-$500, includes four-course dinner, champagne, party favors, fireworks and tax. 739-8890.
Kenny Loggins, with Loretta Ables Sayre, The Steve Jones Band and Hapa, doors open 9 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Coral Ballroom; $85-$195, includes pre-concert entertainment, party favors, half-bottle of sparkling wine, one standard cocktail, tax and tip. 947-7877.
New Year's Eve Gala, with the Doobie Brothers, Michael McDonald, Gloria Gaynor, Isaac Hayes, James Ingram, Candi Staton, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Chaka Khan, Deniece Williams and Deborah Cox, 10:15 p.m., Blaisdell Arena; $45-$125. (877) 750-4400.
DANCE VENUES
New Year's Eve Bash, with buffet, Natural Vibrations, DJ and fireworks, 5 p.m.-2 a.m., The Beach House; prices vary. 566-0644.
Pleasuredome, creative black tie, balloon drop at midnight, 8 p.m., Fusion Waikiki; $15*. 924-2422.
The Red Carpet Affair, presented by Love Feast Productions, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., Bikini Cantina; $13*. www.lovefeastproductions.com.
Platinum VIP New Year's Eve Party, live radio broadcast with KQMQ, 8 p.m.- 3 a.m., Rumours Nightclub; $45*. 955-4811.
Star Ball, with Rail, DJs KSM, BTF, Jrama, SeanG and SubZero, 8 p.m.-4 a.m., Wave Waikiki; 21 and older; $20, $25* or VIP packages for four people, $275-$400. 941-0424.
New Year's Eve Colossal, 12-hour dance marathon with DJs Marcus Purnell, Regina and Marz, 8:30 p.m.-8:30 a.m., Level 2; 21 and older; $15*. 955-4852.
The Black Ball, hip-hop and house music, fashion and champagne toast, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., The W Honolulu; 21 and older; $20. 922-3734.
New Year's Eve Party Tiki Lounge: A Forbidden Evening of Exotica, with Irene, Derek Daniels and the Party Favors and The Men of Sensually Certified, 9 p.m., Hula's Bar & Lei Stand; $15*. 941-0424, ext. 12.
Ultimate New Year's Eve Bash, with Pepper, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Pipeline Cafe; 18 and older, $20; followed by Mixmaster B, 1-4 a.m., 21 and older, $10. 589-1999.
Rock Out New Year's Eve, party favors, pupu, door prizes and champagne toast, with Black Garter Cafe, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Bikini's Sports Bar and Grill; $10. 531-4140.
Late-Night Fireworks Cruise, with DJ, door prizes and fireworks, 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Ali'i Kai Catamaran; 21 and older; $27.50. 595-4082, 621-2333.
DFX, with DJ, champagne toast and balloon drop, 10 p.m., Dave & Buster's Grand Dining Room; free admission. 589-5007.
New Year's Eve Dungeon, gothic/industrial night, 10 p.m., Galaxy Nightclub; $21. www.hawaiiraves.com.
New Year's Eve Party, with DJs Vince and Gonzalves, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Breakers Restaurant; 21 and older; $10. 637-9898.
SHOWROOMS
Ho'omaka Hou 2003, with Kanilau, The Makaha Sons with Robi Kahakalau, Brother Noland, Kapena and others, 7:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Hawaii Ballroom; $175-$225* includes buffet dinner and unlimited wine; $65-$95* for show only. 931-8383.
Gala New Year's Eve Celebration, with Society of Seven Las Vegas, dinner seating at 7:45 p.m., or cocktail seating at 9 p.m., Outrigger Main Showroom; 21 and older; $135 dinner package includes buffet, split of champagne, party favors and dancing; $99 cocktail package includes split of champagne, party favors and dancing. 923-7469.
New Year's Eve Celebration, with dinner, "One" variety show, entertainment and fireworks, 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa; $95*. 921-5000.
New Year's Eve with Frank De Lima, also featuring Faithfully Yours, 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Ohana Reef Towers, Palace Showroom; $99 dinner package includes buffet, split of champagne and party favors, with seating at 7:30 p.m.; $79 cocktail package includes split of champagne and party favors, with seating at 8:30 p.m. 923-7469.
Super Celebration, with the Super Kids of Hearts in Motion and Tihati Serenaders, 9 p.m., Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, Ainahau Showroom; $150* includes party favors. 931-8383.
DINNER, PLUS
New Year's Eve, with Nueva Vida, dinner 5-10:30 p.m., entertainment 6-9 p.m., Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, Pikake Terrace; $90* includes buffet, party favors. 931-8383.
Stardust, first seating 5:30 p.m., second seating 8:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Hanohano Room; first seating, $85 per person, includes four-course dinner and bottle of Moet & Chandon White Star Brut per couple; second seating, $185 per person, includes four-course dinner with bottle of Piper Heidsieck Brut Champagne per couple. 931-8383.
New Year's Eve Ball, with the Hawaii Ballroom Dance Association, 6 p.m. cocktails, 7 p.m. dinner, Renaissance Ilikai Waikiki Hotel, Main Ballroom; $42.50. 848-7789.
New Year's Eve Ball, with the International Ballroom Dance Club, 6 p.m. cocktails, 7 p.m. dinner, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort; $45. 526-1081.
New Year's Eve, with Gabe Baltazar and Danny Couch with the Bobby King Band, doors open 7 p.m., dinner begins 7:30 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian, Monarch Room; $225-$255* includes five-course dinner, glass of wine, split of champagne and party favors; $75-$95* for show only. 931-8383.
New Year's Eve Mystery Dinner Theatre, doors open 7 p.m., show begins 8:30 p.m., followed by DJ 11 p.m.-2 a.m., Dave & Buster's; $65. 589-5008, 589-5007.
New Year with Chef Chai, with Keli'i Kaneali'i, Healani Youn, Na Palapalai and Tehani, 7-11:30 p.m., Chai's Island Bistro; $60, $75 dinner package; $25, $45 wine package. 585-0011.
New Year's Eve Celebration, with Kit Samson's Sound Advice, vocalists Manel and Alfredo Romero, 7 p.m-1:30 a.m., Ala Moana Hotel, Hibiscus Ballroom; $55* includes entertainment, party favors and dinner; $35* includes two cocktails and party favors. 955-4811.
Total Experience Party, with dinner, midnight sweets, and Honeyride from Los Angeles, 7:30 p.m.-2 a.m., Longhi's; $165. 947-9899.
Tropical Latin New Year's Eve, dinner and dance celebration, with Rolando Sanchez and Salsa Hawaii, 8 p.m., Turtle Bay Resort; $110 includes four-course dinner, party favors, champagne toast and dancing. 293-8811.
Big Blast Party and Big Bang Fireworks Celebration, with H2O, 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Gordon Biersch; 21 and older; $10, or dinner packages from $99. 537-3291.
BARS & LOUNGES
Simplisity, 6-8:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki Hotel Sand Bar; free. 922-4222.
New Year's Eve Celebration, with Jan Brenner and the All Stars, 7:15 p.m.-12:15 a.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda; $40 includes party favors and entertainment. 931-8383.
Rubber Soul, Beatles music, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive; free admission. 923-1234.
Disco Ball, with Aura, 9:30 p.m.-midnight, Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Esprit Nightclub; $30* includes glass of champagne and party favor. 931-8383.
Augie Rey and The Little Big Band, 10:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., The Royal Hawaiian, Surf Room; $10. 931-8383.
Jan. 1: New Year's Day
DANCE VENUES
New Year's Eve Afterhours, with DJs KSM, RacerX, IKON, Spellbinder, Sovergn T, Vertigo, 2 a.m., Hula's Bar & Lei Stand; 18 and older; $10. 923-0669.
Hair of the Dog, Wave Waikiki's annual hangover party, with DJ BTF, 11 p.m., Wave Waikiki; $5*. 941-0424.
MIXED BAG
Hatsumode New Year's Blessing, welcome the Year of the Monkey with a traditional Japanese New Year's blessing, midnight-5 p.m., Hawaii Kotohira Jinsha-Hawaii Dazaifu Tenmangu; free. 841-4755.
Correction: The Don Tiki Dancers will not be appearing at "Tiki Lounge: A Forbidden Evening of Exotica." A previous version of this listing was incorrect.
