Chemically Imbalanced Comedy Dinner buffet and drinks, followed by an improv show at 9 PM, followed by more drinks and food, and then short improv games at 11 PM. Champagne toast; music and dancing until 2 AM. Advance purchase required. 8 PM, Chemically Imbalanced Theater, 1420 W. Irving Park, 773-865-7731, cicomedy.com, $50, $95 per couple.
2nd Story New Year’s Eve NYE party edition of the storytelling series, with four stories, live music, and a DJ after midnight. 9:30 PM, Morseland, 1218 W. Morse, 773-217-8679, 2ndstory.com, price TBA.
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Slo ‘Mo The New Year’s Eve edition of this dance party features performances by burlesque troupe Les Soubrettes, an open bar, hors d’oeuvres, and “other surprises.” 9 PM, the Whistler, 2421 N. Milwaukee, 773-227-3530, whistlerchicago.com, $100.
Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires The “Screaming Eagle of Soul” throws on a dapper suit and his dancing shoes to show you how it’s done. 10 PM, Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln, 773-525-2501, lincolnhallchicago.com, $75.
The Mid “Top-shelf” open bar till 1 AM, small-bite buffet, and a balloon drop and champagne toast. 9 PM, 306 N. Halsted, 312-265-3990, themidchicago.com, $150, $125-$135 in advance.
