See our 2011 New Year’s Eve Guide.
Black Ensemble Theater A performance of “the best of the best” of Black Ensemble Theater follows a champagne and hors d’oeuvres reception. After the show there’s an open mike and dancing. 8 PM-1 AM, Black Ensemble Theater, 4520 N. Beacon, 773-769-5541, blackensembletheater.org, $100.
Crobar Includes an open bar (till midnight), champagne toast, party favors, and balloon drop. 12/31, 8 PM-4 AM, Crobar, 1543 N. Kingsbury, 312-226-9633, $50.
Empire Liquors Includes an open bar (till 1:30 AM) and champagne toast at midnight. 9 PM-2 AM, Empire Liquors, 1566 N. Milwaukee, 773-278-1600, empireliquors.com, $75.
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Excalibur: “Prices Rolled Back to 1999” Five dance floors, light shows, confetti, balloon drops, and a multimedia countdown. The $125 “penthouse” admission includes a premium open bar (8 PM-midnight), dinner buffet (8-11 PM), and access to the VIP penthouse; the $99 “platinum” admission offers the same minus penthouse access; the $59 “gold” admission includes an open bar (7-11 PM) and dinner buffet (7-9:30 PM). General admission is $40 and guarantees admission after 9 PM; general admission after 10 PM and reduced admission after 1 AM may be available. 7 PM-4 AM, Excalibur, 632 N. Dearborn, 312-266-1944.
Hard Rock Cafe An open bar, passed appetizers (till 10 PM), dinner buffet, party favors, champagne toast at midnight, and musical performance by Maggie Speaks (10 PM-1 AM). 9 PM-1 AM, Hard Rock Cafe, 63 W. Ontario, 312-943-2252, hardrock.com, $125.
Hyatt Regency O’Hare Includes an open bar, party favors, champagne toast, casino, and music from the Modern Day Romeos, C Factor, Jaktripper, DJ Spin, and Tony Ocean. 8 PM-1 AM, Hyatt Regency O’Hare, 9300 W. Bryn Mawr, Rosemont, ohare.hyatt.com, $39.
