Handlebar
Looking for something a little healthier than the usual booze-soaked bash? Hit the Vegan New Year’s Eve Party featuring appetizers, an open bar, a champagne toast and more. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $65. Proceeds benefit Compassion on Wheels. 2311 W. North Ave. 773-384-9546.
Congress Theater
Trance DJ Mauro Picotto headlines this bash hosted by Jenny McCarthy. 8 p.m. $50-$100. 2135 N. Milwaukee Ave. 312-559-1212.
Lucky Strike
This mellow New Year’s Eve Party includes an open bar, appetizer buffet, a midnight champagne toast, open pool and bowling, a DJ and dancing. $75-$85. 7:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. 2747 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-549-2695.
Holmes Place Health Club
The Harmonious New Year’s Celebration at this exclusive European spa and gym will help you kick the year off right. The alcohol- and tobacco-free party features trance DJs, a vegetarian buffet, yoga and belly dancing classes, and access to the hot tub, co-ed sauna and steam room. 7:30 p.m.-2 a.m. $65-$80. 355 E. Grand Ave. 312-440-1866.
Sofitel Chicago Water Tower
Masquerading is encouraged at the Queer Eyes Wide Shut bash, with DJ Matt Warren, live music, performance artists, a 5-hour open bar, appetizers, a midnight balloon drop, gift bags and more. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $175. Proceeds benefit The Hearts Foundation. 20 E. Chestnut St. 312-324-4000.
Goose Island Wrigleyville
Sick of coming home from bars stinking of cigarettes? Try the Smoke-Free New Year’s Eve Party. On tap: live music from Underwater People, a dinner buffet, Goose Island beer, cocktails, wine and a champagne toast. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $100. 3535 N. Clark St. 773-832-9040.
Hyatt Regency
The Hot Steel Chicago bash includes an open bar, appetizers, party favors, entertainment from DJ Energy Brad, Libido Funk Circus and Retro Rockets, and more. 9 p.m. $99-$120. 151 E. Wacker Dr. 312-559-1212.
W Hotel – Lakeshore
This RedEye/Metromix bash will feature DJs, dancers, light hors d’oeuvres, 5 hours of premium open bar and a view of Navy Pier’s fireworks show. 9 p.m. $150. 644 N. Lake Shore Drive, 312-421-7672, ext. 22.
Metro
The Violent Femmes headline this New Year’s Eve party. The night includes an open bar and champagne toast at midnight. 10 p.m. $75. 3730 N. Clark St. 773-549-0203.
Zakopane
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with the polka-rock ‘n’ roll band The Polkaholics. 10 p.m. $5. 1734 W. Division St. 773-486-1559.
