Disco Fever
Hassle-Free NYE at Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour, Downtown Phoenix
The good people at B&T are whipping up a cocktail-tastic New Year’s Eve celebration that’s guaranteed to be stress free. Bitter & Twisted is accepting reservations for this party where every guest is guaranteed a seat or table – no standing-room-only madness here. It’s a 1970s-style disco theme, so feather your hair and wear your finest hot pants. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Reservations required, here.
1 W. Jefferson St.
602-340-1924
bitterandtwistedaz.com
Casino Royale
NYE3 Party at Talking Stick Resort and Casino, Scottsdale
The 3 comes from the three parties hosted under one roof. Guests can attend all of them with one ticket. Tribute bands, DJs and lots of dancing. $125 for party access, six drink tickets and midnight Champagne toast. Doors open at 9 p.m. $150 dinner package includes party access plus buffet. 7-9 p.m. dinner.
9800 Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale
480-850-7777
talkingstickresort.com
Puttin’ On the Ritz
Gatsby Under The Stars Party at LUSTRE, Downtown Phoenix
If you can’t party like it’s Prohibition on New Year’s, then when can you Old Sport? LUSTRE Rooftop Bar at the Kimpton Hotel Palomar is hosting its Gatsby party with complimentary passed appetizers from 7-9 p.m., 20s-inspired cocktails, and beats by DJ Kim E Fresh and DJ Jen Jones. $40. Doors open at 7 p.m. Grab dinner downstairs first at Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails with a six-course, prix fixe menu. $90-$100. Call for reservations.
2 E. Jefferson St
602-253-6633
hotelpalomar-phoenix.com
North Valley Glam
Roaring ‘20s New Year’s Eve Party at CopperWynd Resort, Fountain Hills
Apparently we have a theme. What is it about Gatsby that gets people thinking about New Year’s Eve? Must be the sparkles and flowing champagne. If you’re a far North Valley resident and don’t feel like schlepping Downtown for a glam evening, head to CopperWynd Resort and Flourish restaurant in Fountain Hills. Food stations, live music and dancing. $125. Doors open at 7 p.m.
13225 N. Eagle Ridge Dr., Fountain Hills
480-333-1900
copperwynd.com
All the Beautiful People
EEG NYE 2017, Old Town Scottsdale
If you want a reason to jump quick on those fitness-oriented New Year’s resolutions, revel at all the beautiful people in Old Town Scottsdale. Evening Entertainment Group is offering an EEG NYE 4 club pass which allows you to bypass lines at Bottled Blonde, Hi Fi Kitchen & Cocktails, the Bevvy and the Mint. Highlights include a Champagne Garden at Bottled Blonde and the 4th annual Black Light Party at Hi Fi, which is also hosting a breakfast bar Neon Sunrise party from 3-9 a.m. $80 for 4 club pass.
Heart of Old Town Scottsdale
eegtickets.com
Family Fiesta
Fiesta Bowl Festivities at Westgate, Glendale
Celebrate the arrival of 2017 at Westgate Entertainment District with something for everyone. For the kids, there’s ice skating at Skate Westgate and an immersive Facebook Virtual Reality experience. And for Fiesta Bowl fans, bars open at 9 a.m. on Dec. 31 ahead of Ohio State and Clemson taking the field at 5 p.m. Pre-bowl festivities include interactive games, inflatables and a DJ. $10 parking 9 a.m.-5:15 p.m.
6751 N. Sunset Blvd., Glendale
623-385-7502
westgateaz.com/visitorinfo/fiestabowl
Kid Stuff
Happy Noon Year! Multiple Locations
If you got little ones who can’t make it to midnight, there are plenty of spots around the Valley that are holding the infamous countdown a little earlier. The Phoenix Zoo is celebrating 9 a.m.-noon with 30 tons of snow, live music, games and a countdown to the “noon year” (phoenixzoo.org/event-items/noon-years-eve). The Children’s Museum of Phoenix is holding a balloon drop at noon followed by music and dancing (childrensmuseumofphoenix.org). Laser tag, bowling and arcade games anyone? Main Event in Tempe and Avondale is hosting two parties: One for the kids from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. with a balloon drop at 1:30 and another from 5 p.m. to close with a midnight champagne toast (mainevent.com)
