Bourbon Street Barrel Room New Year’s Eve Party
This particular bash features the flavors of New Orleans,
courtesy of Chef Johnny’s Fantastic NYE Buffet. Sip on a NOLA-inspired
Hurricane cocktail while you taste your way through jambalaya, po’boys, hush
puppies and more. $135, Dec. 31,
9:30 p.m., 2393 Professor Ave., Cleveland, eventbrite.com
In the Midnight Hour NYE at the Metropolitan at the 9
Live like Gatsby for a night with heavy hors d’oeuvres, a
champagne toast at midnight and — for the truly extravagant — private vaults
for up to eight people looking to ring in the new year in style. Don’t forget
to stop by the fresh seafood display before the night ends. $125-$199, Dec. 31, 8 p.m., 2017 E. Ninth St.,
Cleveland, eventbrite.com
New Year’s EV at Barley House
Dance in the confetti drop to DJ EV’s hottest beats while
you pick at light bites and appetizers served throughout the night. This 2023
celebration boasts an open bar and even a party favor for you to remember the
night. $100-$125, Dec. 31, 9 p.m.,
1261 W. Sixth St., Cleveland, barleyhousecleveland.com
New Year’s Eve at the Grog Shop
Ring in your new year with wailing amps and screaming
guitars, courtesy of local groups Who Saved Who, Radderall, Variety Pack and
Stereotypes. Be sure to check out the headliner’s debut album Sharing the Daytime Moon before you head to the show. $12-$15, Dec. 31, 8 p.m., 2785 Euclid Heights
Blvd., Cleveland Heights, grogshop.gs
New Year’s Eve Celebration at Windows on the River
Windows on the River packed a bevy of ways to celebrate in
one wild night. Different rooms will host various silent discos, DJs, a
champagne room, music from a live pianist and a balloon drop at midnight to cap
it all off. Dress code is “party chic,” so gussy up in your most glamorous
garb. $160-$170, Dec. 31, 8 p.m.,
2000 Sycamore St., Cleveland, windowsontheriver.com
New Year’s Eve Dinner Gala aboard the Nautica Queen
Spend your night and new year’s kiss on the water. Enclosed
decks will keep you warm while the DJ keeps you dancing hard enough to break
waves on shore — if there’s one thing Cleveland does well, it’s partying on the
lake. $88.95, Dec. 31, consult
ticket for time, 1153 Main Ave., Cleveland, nauticaqueen.com
New Year’s Eve Party! At Kaiser Gallery
DJ Schultz sets the tone with endless jams as you vibe to a
neon light display, courtesy of Ethan Samaha’s most recent installation. Of
course, the night spares no expense with the hors d’oeuvres and “painterly”
small bites. $100, Dec. 31, 8
p.m., 2418 Professor Ave., Cleveland, kaisergallery.com
New Year’s Masquerade at Foundry Social
Foundry Social brings something a bit different to your
list of New Year’s options with a complimentary masquerade mask and a bag of
game tokens to be used through the night. Get there early for live music from
Hello McFly before DJ Brandon Edwards bops the night away. $75, Dec. 31, 7 p.m., 333 Foundry St., Medina, eventbrite.com
Noon Year’s Eve at Tower City Center
Looking for a family-friendly option this New Year’s Eve?
Head to Tower City this year for their annual Noon Year’s Eve, where the
balloons drop at 12 p.m. amid a circus of face painters, balloon twisters and
characters for the kids to meet. Free,
Dec. 31, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 230 W. Huron St., Cleveland, towercitycenter.com
NYE 2023 at Lago East Bank
This night boasts aesthetics, sushi and Asian fusion,
courtesy of Sora, for a seated dinner with live music. Afterward, grab a glass
of Champagne and dance the night away. The aLoft Hotel is on site if you need
somewhere to crash at 2 a.m. after an evening of luxury. $100-$400, Dec. 31, 7 p.m., 1091 W. 10th St.,
Cleveland, eventbrite.com
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