New Year’s Eve Guide from p 34 crowning of Flannel Ball royalty, and a midnight countdown and pinata drop cap- ping off the evening. Food trucks like Mein Man, Cheese E Wagon, Poffcakes, The Wild Thing, and Whitty’s Chicken + Fish will be available. The ball begins at 9 p.m. Tickets are cur- rently $15, with the price increasing to $20 on December 25 and $25 on the day of the event. A special five-course VIP dinner prepared by Chef Michael Babcock of In- strumental Hospitality will also be avail- able for $195 per person. See clothandflame.com/collections/upcom- ing-dinners for complete details and the menu. Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler wildhorsepass.com Musicians will get behind the ivories of dueling pianos in the Showroom at Wild Horse Pass, performing a variety of rock and pop tunes for the delight of the crowd. 8:30 p.m., $20. Call 800-946-4452. Winter Wonderland New Year’s Eve W Scottsdale Hotel 7277 E. Camelback Rd., Scotts- dale wscottsdalehotel.com The W’s rooftop WET Deck will become a whimsical winter landscape with DJs, specialty drinks, and other delights. The ball will drop at midnight followed by a massive fireworks display. 9 p.m.; $50 for women, $75 for men. Call 480-970-2100 or see wscottsdaletickets.com. RESTAURANTS Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour 1 W. Jefferson St. bitterandtwistedaz.com The Hassle-Free NYE promises moder- ately sized crowds and expedient drink service to those who attend the party. A DJ will make the mood even more chill and the event will have a Moulin Rouge-in- spired theme. 8 p.m. Admission packages range from $65 for barstool seating to $295 for up to four people, a bottle of Perrier Jouet Champagne, small bites, and more. DVINA Modern Fare 918 N. 5th St. facebook.com/dvinamodernfarephx The DJs behind this newly opened Roos- evelt Row bar/restaurant will serve up a New Year’s Eve affair featuring a headlining set by deep house act Dance Spirit. Brando and Frank Terry share the bill. 10 p.m., $15. Call 602-675-3216. Gatsby’s at Troon 28190 N. Alma School Pkwy., Scottsdale gatsbystroon.com There’s probably no better place to wel- come in the ’20s than this stylish and fit- tingly named bar and restaurant in north Scottsdale. Its Gangsters & Flappers party will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Pro- hibition with, um, plenty of cocktails. The Chris Putrino Band will also perform and a prix-fixe menu will be served. 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., $150 per person. Call 480-227- 1927. Kelly’s at SouthBridge 7117 E. 6th Ave., Scottsdale kellysatsouthbridge.net Flappers and dapper cats are welcome to attend Kelly’s Roaring 2020s New Year’s Eve Party, which will feature tunes spun by DJ RoleModel, photo ops with classic Gatsby-era cars, and other fun. Swanky ap- parel highly encouraged. 9 p.m. Table and bottle service prices vary. Call 480-201- 4575 to make a reservation. Lookout Tavern 830 E. Greenway Pkwy. lookoutaz.com Great Gatsby-themed New Year’s Eve party with a live DJ, midnight Champagne toast, and more. VIP bottle service reservations are available through the Lookout Tavern website. 9 p.m., free. Call 602-926-9786. Pho Cao 7346 E. McDowell Rd., Scottsdale phocaoaz.com Folks will be dressed to the nines at Pho Cao’s Rocking ’20s party, which will bene- fit local charity Music United. Local bands The Joeys, School of Rock Sugar Skulls, The Twits, and The Branches will per- form cover sets featuring tunes from the last six decades. A special prize package will be awarded to one patron, and various giveaways will also be handed out. 6 p.m.; $10 for ages 12 and under, $15 for ages 12 and up, and $20 at the door. Call 480-947- 2608. Skeptical Chymist 15689 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale skepticalchymist.com New Year’s Eve party with live music from Liars Who Lie, a complimentary midnight toast, and more. Table reservations are available with purchase of a New Year’s Eve dinner and drinks package. 8:30 p.m.; free for the party online, various prices for food and drink. Call 480-609-8677. BARS & CLUBS Cactus Jack’s 4747 E. Elliot Rd. cactusjacksbar.co New Year’s Eve bash with music from Led Zeppelin tribute Zeppapotapuss and Jour- ney tribute Voyager, as well party favors, a balloon drop, light show, and midnight Champagne toast. 6:30 p.m.; $15 in ad- vance, $20 at the door. Call 480-753-4733. Clubhouse at Maya & The District 7333 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale mayaclubaz.com districtbaraz.com Been feeling a little grinchy? Your heart 36 DEC. 26TH, 2019–JAN. 1ST, 2020 PHOENIX NEW TIMES NEW TIMES 2019 NEW YEAR’S GUIDE phoenixnewtimes.com
