See our 2011 New Year’s Eve Guide.
Candlelight Yoga Preparty candlelight yoga with chanting, led by Yogahouse teacher Emily Palmer. Register online. Fri 12/31, 6-7:30 PM, Yogahouse, 740 N. Franklin, 312-202-9305, yogahousechicago.com, $12-$17.
Cornstravaganza Corn Productions combines two and a half hours of sketch, improv, and stand-up comedy with food and an open bar, plus dancing after midnight. The show starts at 8:45 PM. Fri 12/31, 8 PM-2 AM, Cornservatory, 4210 N. Lincoln, 312-409-6435, cornservatory.org, $50, $90 per couple.
Eve of the Eve A benefit for the HighSight scholarship program for Chicago high school students features cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, a raffle, and dancing. Music is by Pat McKillen and South of 80. Thu 12/30, 8 PM-1 AM, Union Station, 210 S. Canal, 312-787-9824, ext. 228, highsight.org, $125-$140.
Free Rides Miller Lite sponsors a free shuttle with stops including the Loop, River North, Old Town, Lincoln Park, and Wrigleyville. Routes and schedules are available online, over the phone, or by texting “FREE RIDE” to 30364. Fri 12/31, 8 PM-4 AM, 800-373-3743, millerlitefreerides.com.
Joe’s Hors d’oeuvres and a dinner buffet before midnight, and afterwards a breakfast buffet with scrambled eggs, bacon, and more. Includes live music by local cover band Wedding Banned, and an open bar till 2 AM. Fri 12/31, 9 PM-4 AM, Joe’s, 940 W. Weed, 312-337-3486, joesbar.com, $110.
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Navy Pier’s Family New Year’s Bash A family-friendly event featuring a host of hip-hop dance groups, a live band, and more, culminating in an 8:15 PM fireworks show on Dock Street. Fri 12/31, 6-8 PM, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand, 312-595-7437, navypier.com.
