Tuesday, December 31
40/40
Jay-Z and his celebrity friends host New Year’s Eve at his new sports ultralounge with a champagne toast and plenty of surprises; $800. www.the4040club.com
Asia
DJs Cyberkid, Chris de Jesus and Big Von (San Francisco) spin. Tickets start at $150. www.WantTickets.com
The Bank
“Status is everything” at the Light Group’s newest venue, grand opening New Year’s Eve weekend (formerly Light). Sponsored by Dom Perignon. General admission tickets are $250, VIP packages available. 702-693-8300 or www.WantTickets.com.
Beauty Bar
A shiny, sparkly New Year’s Eve party with DJs Standing 8, 8-Bits and John Doe inside and backyard performances by Opium Alibi, With My Dying Breath and Secrets Kept In Suicide. Hosted bar 9:30-10:30 p.m., $20 cover. 702-598-1965
Body English
Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, and A. J. McLean of the Back Street Boys make a rare nightclub appearance. $200 ticket price includes open bar all night long. 702-693-4000.
Blush
Diamonds are Forever at this James Bond-themed fete. Beautiful ladies, exotic cars, bubbly champagnes and a surprise performance after midnight. Open bar from 9-11 p.m., upscale dress encouraged. General admission available until 5 p.m. NYE for $100-200. VIP 702-770-3633.
Caramel
In Intimate Celebration with a light fare menu from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Individual tickets $40 per person; table reservations are welcome. www.WantTickets.com.
CatHouse
Intimate dining courtesy of Chef Kerry Simon and seductive nightlife in the Loungerie. DJ Robert Oleysyck on the turntables. 702-262-4228.
Cherry
Sounds by DJ Presto One, free champagne 10 pm-12 a.m., party favors and a midnight toast. $50 in advance, $75 at the door. 702-797-7777.
Diablo’s Cantina
Appetizers and live performances by Rated TG and DJ Que. General admission tickets $50, open bar privileges, $125. 702- 730-7332
Drai’s
Doors open at 10 p.m. for the first afterhours of the New Year. For reservations call 702-737-0555.
Empire Ballroom
10 p.m.-7 a.m., guest DJs Swedish Egil, Adam Rush, Mikie Smithers, Jeff Bomb, Deone and Dmorse spin for a live Grooveradio broadcast. Guest DJ Kaskade’s Jet-Set marathon Late Night Empire afterhours set with Joey Mazzola. Doors at 3 a.m., set time 7-10 a.m. 702-883-8847.
Eyecandy
New Year’s Evolution from 8 p.m.-late featuring guest DJ Afrika Bambaataa and Killa Kela along with the Fort Knox Five. Touch tables, iPod tables and VIP seating available. 702-632-7985.
Foundation Room
Six-course dinner and cocktail packages, VIP rooms and tables available starting at $250 for one of the best view of the Las Vegas Strip. 702-632-4803.
Ghostbar
DJs OB One and Stonerokk spin at the Palms’ “Spectacular Spectacular”. Tickets start at $300. www.PalmsNewYear.com.
Head Candy
The lounge at Trader Vic’s becomes the Krug Lounge with a 180 degree view overlooking the Strip. 702-405-4707.
Hogs & Heifers
Doors open at 1 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. Enjoy a free champagne toast, party favors and music by Southern Stüe. No cover!
House of Blues
Ring in the New Year with the Goo Goo Dolls. Doors open at 9 p.m. VIP dinner/show packages starting at $75. 702-632-7600.
Icehouse
New Year’s Eve is hosted by Phoenix Orion with music by DJ Slimm and live performances by Stone, Trip 19 and Yella Phunq. $35 in advance, $50 at the door, $50 tables for two (RSVP required). Doors 8 p.m. 702-315-2570.
Jet
008 New Year’s Eve party featuring Steven Lockwood’s A/V with DJVJ Roonie G giving his special NYE video countdown; open bar 9-11 p.m. 702-792-7900. www.WantTickets.com.
Krave
Hosted by Amanda Lepore and Diva Toxx, Krave gives away a 42” flat-screen TV, a Playstation 3 and more. Buy tickets—including four-day passes for $60 per person, $25 for locals—at www.Krave2008.com/tickets.htm.
LAX
The Hilton Sisters, Nicky and Paris host with sounds by DJ AM. 702-262-4400. VIP packages call 702-853-4358.
Mist
An intimate high-energy celebration kicking off at 5 p.m. Individual tickets are $30 per person and include VIP admission. Table reservations are still available. www.WantTickets.com.
Moon
Jaime Pressly hosts the Palms’ “Spectacular Spectacular” with her husband, DJ Eric Cubeechee and DJ P on the turntables. Tickets start at $200. www.PalmsNewYear.com.
Playboy
Playmate of the Year Kara Monaco hosts the Palms’ “Spectacular Spectacular” along with a herd of wild Bunnies and Playmates. Tickets start at $300. www.PalmsNewYear.com.
Poetry
E-40 performs live with DJ Kid Capri, Tickets start at $100 GA presale, $150 VIP and $150 GA at the door, $200 VIP. Visit www.Vegas.com or call 702-369-4998.
Polly Esther’s
Disco Ball 2008 goes back in time to 1999 with an upscale, hot buffet, balloon-drop, favors and celebrity impersonators. $75 in advance, $100 at the door. VIP packages available. 702-889-1980.
Prive
Pop-punk princess Avril Lavigne counts down to 2008 at Vegas’ largest new nightclub with DJ Lil Jon on the decks. Call 702-474-4000 for tickets (starting at $200), 702-596-4333 for VIP table reservations. www.clubzone.com.
Pure
Pamela Anderson counts down to 2008 and takes in the fireworks on the rooftop with KVBC Channel 3. Sounds by DJ Vice. Tickets start at $250, VIP packages available. 702-731-7853.
Rain
Dave Navarro on guitar and DJ Skribble on the decks at the Palms’ “Spectacular Spectacular” with tickets starting at $125. www.PalmsNewYears.com.
Revolution
Open bar from 9 p.m.-12 a.m. with live music by Jeremy Cornwell and DJ Leo Teo. Doors open 9 p.m. Party morphs into afterhours 3-9 a.m. with a special surprise guest, $40 gentlemen, $20 ladies. Call 702-692-8383.
Risque
John Huntington’s Le Finale NYE extravaganza featuring DJs Beej, Ikon, and Danny Love. $80 general admission, $180 VIP entrance and premium bar all evening. 702-946-4589.
Rockhouse
Party with the Platinum Agency models and enjoy a free champagne toast at midnight for $100. 702-498-9099.
Rumjungle
2007 Playmate of the Year Sara Underwood and friends drop a $10,000 balloon; sounds by DJ cb shaw. Dinner, nightclub and VIP table packages available starting at $75 per person. 702-632-6907.
Scores
Dance party with an upscale dinner buffet, open bar 9 p.m.-1 a.m., limousine pick-ups from designated points on the Strip. 702-367-6040.
Spin
The Alexis Park Hotel’s new hip-hop club presents Webbie, Boosie and additional artists plus Q45, BET Rap City and DJ Dre Dae. Tickets start at $150. www.WantTickets.com.
Studio 54
NYE Gala with open bar 9-11 p.m., champagne bar 9 p.m.-12 a.m. $200 in advance, $250 at the door. 702-891-7254
Tabu
Sugar Ray’s DJ Homicide spins live with complimentary champagne and hors d’oeuvres, party favors, and ladies drink free champagne. 702-891-7183
Tangerine
Kevin Federline hosts Tangerine’s NYE grand closing party; watch the fireworks from the patio with KLAS Channel 8. Call 1-800-392-1999 for general admission tickets, 702-306-7100 for VIP packages.
Tao
Mariah Carey hosts NYE with open bar and passed hors d’oeuvres 9-11 p.m. DJs Reach and Suss One spin. 702-414-9000 for tickets (starting at $250), 702-388-8588 for VIP tables.
Teatro Afterhours
(formerly Krave Lounge)
Menage a Trois three-day lesbian party concludes with Bubbles and Boobs featuring DJs Lisa Pittman, Joey da Juice and DJ Brynn (LA). Three-day pass pre-sells for $40, $20 for locals. Call 702-836-0830. Federico Franchi and DJ Digital Boy at 2:30 a.m.. 702-248-3006.
Triq
View the fireworks display on 15 plasma screen TVs and enjoy open bar 9-11 p.m., hors d’oeuvres 9-10 p.m., party favors, a champagne toast at midnight, balloon drop and $2008 in prizes. $150 in advance, $200 on December 31. 609-828-6886.
Tryst
Enjoy resident DJ Justin Hoffman, a premium open bar from 9-11 p.m., as well as party favors. General admission available until 5pm for $150-250. Table reservations 702-770-3375.
V Bar
VIP tables available with reservations. Doors open at 9 p.m. 702-540-0866.
Voodoo Lounge
NYE with Joey Mazzola and Richie spinning house, DJs Warren Peace, Mr. Bob and C-LA spinning ‘80s, mash-ups and hip-hop on the deck. Doors 8 p.m., champagne toast at midnight sponsored by Veuve Clicquot. 702-777-7776.