22 DECEMBER 22-28, 2022 westword.com WESTWORD | MUSIC | CAFE | CULTURE | NIGHT+DAY | LETTERS | CONTENTS | E V E N T S / P A R T I E S Denver NYE Black Tie Party: You’ll fi nd the longest open bar in Denver at this bash, with six hours of unlimited drinks. There will also be live music from local cover bands and live DJs spinning top 40, EDM, old-school hip-hop, R&B and more. The second fl oor will offer Las Vegas-style casino games and prizes for the top chip holder, and the NYE Selfi e Room Experience will let you take epic photos before the midnight balloon drop on the main fl oor. Tickets are $125 at eventbrite. Illuminated Souls NYE: Lumonics is hosting an ecstatic dance ritual manifestation visioning gathering with music by Meta Myth and Naga, performances by the Darshan Dance Company and DJs Rex and Ed Hed. The no-alcohol event runs from 8 p.m. until 1:30 a.m., Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery, 800 East 73rd Avenue, $30, lumonics.net. New Year’s Eve Fireworks: The Downtown Denver Partnership will host two fi reworks shows on the 16th Street Mall — one at 9 p.m. and one at midnight. The identical shows will be synched to a music playlist from live DJs along the mall (who’ll start spinning at 8 p.m.) and will run for about eight minutes. Learn more at denver.org. New Year’s Eve With Uncle Tim’s Cocktails, Rach & Jared and Omnia Events: Comedic hosts, savory and sweet treats, DJ and dancing, an unusual game table, tarot card readings and delicious cocktails! 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., 1150 South Lipan Street, $40 to $80, eventbrite. Noon Year’s Eve: The annual family-friendly celebration runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus. There will be ball drops on the hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., as well as music, New Year’s-themed crafts, treats from the Teaching Kitchen and more. This year’s event will be in the mu- seum’s seasonal outdoor experience, Snow Days, which includes sock skating, sledding and a snow maze. The Children’s Museum is at 2121 Children’s Museum Drive, and the price is $17 for those between 2 and 59, $15 for those one or sixty and above; under one is free. Make a reservation at mychildsmuseum.org. Resolution Denver 360: Ring in 2023 at the thirteenth annual Resolution NYE, an interactive, all-inclusive 21+ party with an open bar. Tickets range from $109 to $199, and all include LED party favors, black light paint, festival-style lighting and sound, immersive experiences with photo ops, DJs and a midnight countdown with a giant balloon drop. 7:30 p.m. to 2 a.m., The Brighton — a Non Plus Ultra Venue, 3403 Brighton Boulevard; get tickets on Ticketsauce and details at resolutiondenver.com. Roaring 20s New Year’s Eve Bash: Say goodbye to 2022 in style with a midnight balloon drop, champagne toast, drinks, dancing, casino games and more, all hosted by Alegre Weddings and Events at the Establishment at Bradburn Village. 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., The Establishment at Bradburn Village, 11885 Bradburn Boule- vard, Westminster, 720-782-6004, $65 to $130, eventbrite. Skate the Lake: Tickets to this family-friendly, non-alcoholic event are $30 and include skate rentals as well as broomball/hockey pick-up games, s’mores and hot chocolate, and glow sticks. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., the Lake House at Evergreen Lake, 29612 Upper Bear Creek Road, Evergreen, evergreenrecreation.com. White Rose Gala: The twentieth annual White Rose Gala has a Roar- ing ’20s Great Gatsby theme, and style, opulence and grace are the only way to swing. 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Denver Performing Arts Complex, $79 to $150, eventbrite. R E S T A U R A N T S / B A R S American Elm: The fi ve-course prix fi xe tasting menu comes with optional full or half wine pairings. Seating starts at 5 p.m., $115-$190, American Elm, 4132 West 38th Avenue, 720-749- 3186, amelm.com. Apple Blossom: Dig into caviar and champagne in addition to the regular menu. Seating starts at 5 p.m., Apple Blossom (inside Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver) 822 18th Street, 303-301- 8999, appleblossomdenver.com. Avanti Boulder: The food hall keeps it simple with no cover and no reservations, just dancing and holiday cocktails. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free admission, Avanti Boulder, 1401 Pearl Street, Boulder, 720-343-7757, boulder.avantifandb.com. Avanti Denver: Brave what are sure to be massive crowds for an open bar and midnight toast. 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m., $90, Avanti Denver, 3200 Pecos Street, 720-269-4778, avantifandb.com. The Bar Car: The classic dive is offering free bubbles at midnight to all guests. 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free admission, The Bar Car, 819 Colorado Boulevard, 720-524-8099, denverbarcar.com. Bar Red: Enjoy the full menu plus live music from Ruste Juxx and special guests. 9 p.m., $25, Bar Red, 437 West Colfax Avenue, 309-490-4966, facebook.com. The Bindery: The candle-lit celebration includes a fi ve-course prix fi xe menu and a free glass of bubbly. 7 p.m., $150, 1817 Central Street, 303-993-2364, exploretock.com. Bistro Vendôme: Enjoy the last NYE at the iconic restaurant’s current location; order the prix fi xe or full regular menu. Seating starts at 4 p.m., $75 and up, Bistro Vendôme, 1420 Larimer Street, 303-825-3232, bistrovendome.com. Cattivella: Order from the special NYE menu or the regular menu, and go home with free black-eyed peas and a recipe to cook them for luck in 2023. Seating starts at 5 p.m., $75-$105, Cattivella, 10195 East 29th Drive, 303-645-3779, cattivelladenver.com. Centro Mexican Kitchen: Enjoy a four-course prix fi xe dinner with optional wine and cocktail pairings. Seating starts at 4 p.m., $62 and up, Centro Mexican Kitchen, 950 Pearl Street, Boulder, 303-442-7771, centromexican.com. Citizen Rail: Vegan mushroom Bolognese shares space with veal and lobster on this NYE prix fi xe menu. 5-11 p.m., $125, Citizen Rail, 1899 16th Street, 303-323-0017, citizenrail.com. Corrida: Show up for a free cocktail, dancing and midnight toast, or go whole hog with a luxe tasting menu and wine pairings. Seating starts at 5 p.m., $20-$250, Corrida, 1023 Walnut Street, Boulder, 303-444-1333, opentable.com. El Five: The same four-course dinner will be served on New Year’s Eve and Day, so don’t fret if you can’t snag NYE reservations. Seating starts at 5 p.m., $125-$180, El Five, 2930 Umatilla Street, 303-524-9193, ediblebeats.com/el-fi ve. Fire Restaurant & Lounge: Dine in the dining room, party on the rooftop patio. Seating starts at 4 p.m., party 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m., $50-$500, The ART Hotel, 1201 Broadway, 303-572-8000, thearthotel.com. FlyteCo Tower: The Catch Me If You Can-themed bash includes games and grub. 8 p.m.-1 a.m., $89-$1,080, FlyteCo Tower, 3120 Uinta Street, 720-708-8833, fl ytecotower.com. The Fort: Three courses and cannon blasts are on the prix fi xe menu. $72-$78, The Fort, 19192 Highway 8, Morrison, 303-697- 4771, thefort.com. Frasca Food and Wine: Get on the reservation wait list for this fi ve-course dinner. Seating starts at 5 p.m., $250, Frasca Food and Wine, 1738 Pearl Street, Boulder, 303-442-6966, exploretock.com. Glo Noodle House: Enjoy a whopping nine courses at dinner; bever- age pairings are optional. 6 and 8:30 p.m., $65-$110, Glo Noodle House, 4450 West 38th Avenue, 303-993-4180, exploretock.com. Holidaily Brewing Co.: The four-course beer-pairing dinner is entirely gluten-free and can be made dairy-free on request. 6-8 p.m., $70, 801 Brickyard Circle, Golden, 303-278-2337, eventbrite.com. Humboldt Kitchen & Bar: Expect a special NYE menu and free glass of champagne with purchase of an entree. Seating starts at 5 p.m., Humboldt Kitchen & Bar, 1700 Humboldt Street, 303-813-1700, humboldtkitchenandbar.com. Il Posto: The NYE menu includes a whole red snapper with salsa verde that serves three. Starts at 5 p.m., Il Posto, 2601 Larimer Street, 303-394-0100, ilpostodenver.com. Jax Fish House: All locations are offering a four-course prix fi xe seafood dinner. $85, Jax Fish House, three Denver and Boulder locations, jaxfi shhouse.com. Kachina Cantina: The NYE special includes mole negro-rubbed rib-eye with chimichurri butter and grilled lemon asparagus. Seating starts at 5 p.m., $32, Kachina Cantina, 1890 Wazee Street, 720-460-2728, kachinadenver.com. La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal: The restaurant is roasting a whole pig and four cow heads to ring in the new year; the cost includes roasted veggies, salsas, tortillas and beer, mezcal and prosecco for two. Seating starts at 4 p.m., $95 for two, La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal, 2233 Larimer Street, 720-519-1060, eventbrite.com. Le Bilboquet: Call the fancy Frenchy restaurant to book your table for its four-course menu. 5 p.m. or 8 p.m., $135-$195, Le Bilboquet, 299 St. Paul Street, 303-835-9999, lebilboquetdenver.com. License No. 1: Dressed-to-impress guests get live music from Von Disco, a champagne toast and late-night bites. 8 p.m.-2 a.m., $25, 2115 13th Street (inside Hotel Boulderado), Boulder, 303-443-0486, license1boulderado.com. Linger: Enjoy an international four-course menu with optional creative cocktails. Seating starts at 5 p.m., $75-$115, Linger, 2030 West 30th Avenue, 303-993-3120, ediblebeats.com/linger. Local Jones: The NYE menu includes luxe one-night-only specials. Live music starts at 9:30 p.m. Seating starts at 5 p.m., Local Jones (inside Halcyon Hotel), 249 Columbine Street, 720-772- 5022, halcyonhotelcherrycreek.com. Mercury Cafe: Ring in the New Year with the annual erotic poetry festival followed by dancing, live music and more. Surprises await! 7 p.m.-1:30 a.m., $15-$55, Mercury Cafe, 2199 Califor- nia Street, 303-294-9258, mercurycafe.com. Misfi t Snackbar: Indulge in classy caviar, champagne and crunchy fried chicken. Seating starts at 6 p.m., $72, Misfi t Snackbar (inside Middleman), 3401 East Colfax Avenue, 201-679-7079, instagram.com/misfi tsnackbar. NYE Bar Crawl: Visit fi fteen different bars, each with their own drink specials; many offer free welcome drinks. 8 p.m.-2 a.m., various downtown Denver bars, $29-$39, eventbrite.com. Noble Riot: Learn to saber a wine bottle before settling in with champagne and fried chicken. Starts at 5 p.m., $30 and up, Noble Riot, 1336 27th Street, 303-993-5330, nobleriot.com. Nocturne: Indulge in a multi-course dinner with live jazz, or opt for music only in the bar. Seating starts at 6 p.m., $65-$225, Nocturne, 1330 27th Street, 303-295-3333, nocturnejazz.com. Noisette: The French eatery’s fi ve-course meal is offered in vegetarian and meat options. Seating starts at 5:30 p.m., $175 and up, Noisette, 3254 Navajo Street, 720-769-8103, noisettedenver.com. Oak at Fourteenth: Reservations are a must for the fi ve-course Scandinavian-inspired NYE menu. 5-10 p.m., $85 and up, Oak at Fourteenth, 1400 Pearl Street, Boulder, 303-444-3622, oakatfourteenth.com. Ocean Prime: The NYE special is sea bass with blue crab, asparagus and lemon-herb wine sauce. Seating starts at 2 p.m., Ocean Prime, 1665 Larimer Street, 303-825-3663 and 8000 East Belleview Avenue, Greenwood Village, 303-552-3000, ocean-prime.com. Ophelia’s: The former brothel offers a limited menu along with a Y2K dance party with DJs and dance performances. Dinner seating starts at 5 p.m., show doors at 8 p.m., $48 and up, Ophelia’s, 1215 20th Street, 303-993-8023, opheliasdenver.com. Panzano: The fi ve-course tasting menu includes pasta with truffl es and surf and turf. Seating starts at 5 p.m., $75, Panzano, 909 17th Street, 303-296-3525, panzano-denver.com. Perdida: The Mexican spot is serving a four-course menu as well as free ice luge shots and a specialty champagne list. Seating starts at 5 p.m., $100, Perdida, 1066 South Gaylord Street, 303-529-1365, perdidakitchen.com. 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