12 ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve in The Town

It is time to say goodbye to 2025. Oakland has a full calendar of occasions closing out the 12 months, and we have put collectively an inventory of somewhat little bit of every part that will help you determine methods to have a good time. There are even youngsters’s events that finish earlier than bedtime and an occasion for teetotalers. The record additionally features a Hyphy-powered ballroom, an opportunity to interrupt out your hoop skirts, hats and frock coats, and live shows that includes jazz and blues musicians.

No matter you determine, blissful holidays and a contented new 12 months from all of us at The Oaklandside.

Golf equipment and bars

Darkish Occasions presents Darkish Masquerade

This darkish circus selection present takes over FLUID510 for an “enchanting night of sultry performances” with masked dancers and a dance occasion. The night’s leisure consists of aerial acrobatics, bondage ballet, sideshow, burlesque, circus and extra.
9 p.m., $50 to $400FLUID510, 1544 Broadway

Hella NYE with DJ West Coast and Shino Smoke

DJ West Coastalso referred to as the ‘Prince of Hyphy’, and Shino smoke will run all evening to maintain you on the dance ground. Anticipate some hyphy, prime 40, throwbacks and extra. The occasion features a champagne toast at midnight.
10 p.m., $10 to $111, CryBaby, 1928 Telegraph Ave.

Free DJ occasion

DJ Veynrecognized for its Caribbean sounds and for its performances at locations like Kinfox and Sobre Mesa, hosts this free occasion with a midnight toast and assured entry for many who RSVP on-line. Prepare to bounce the final day of the 12 months away to prime 40, hip hop, home, reggae, throwbacks and extra.
7 p.m., free with RSVPMad Oak, 135 twelfth St.

NYE Rave Bay space

Whereas most New Yr’s Eve occasions cater to the 21 and older crowd, the Continental Membership in West Oakland opens its doorways to these 18 and older. The rave will characteristic home and techno music all night.
10 p.m., $33+Continental Membership, 1658 twelfth St.

Wormhole

Bass music, psychedelic photos, painters and distributors are a few of what you may count on at this year-end occasion.
8 p.m., $30+seventh West, 1255 seventh St.

Bubbles and beats

Lucy Blue, Oakland’s latest lounge, debuted in August and has since attracted loyal clients who pack the bar each evening. For this New Yr’s Eve occasion, every desk reservation features a buffet that includes Chef Michele McQueen’s signature creations, a complimentary bottle of champagne and a mini bottle of Don Julio 1942 for every particular person. DJ Phil will probably be spinning all night.
8 p.m., $125+Lucy Blue, 468 nineteenth St.

Music venues

Boney James celebrates NYE ​​and his album ‘Gradual Burn’

The four-time Grammy-nominated saxophonist has a series of shows in Oakland from Monday, December 29 to Wednesday, December 31. He’ll current songs from his new album ‘Gradual Burn’.
7:30 PM $99-$149, and 10:30 PM, $149Yoshi’s, 510 Embarcadero West

An early New Yr’s Eve blues bash

Blues singer Marina Crouse and guitarist Jules Leyhe group up with the band The Household Jules for this early New Yr’s Eve the place you will be house effectively earlier than midnight. The ticket features a buffet with hors d’oeuvres.
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM, $76.54The Sound Room, 3022 Broadway

Cultural areas

New Yr’s Eve Mirage (an alcohol-free occasion)

Ecstatic dance Oaklanda bunch that organizes neighborhood gatherings with dance and meditation, organizes an alcohol-free occasion with reside digital music, a ritual efficiency and a cocoa ceremony. A portion of ticket proceeds will profit the Oakland College for the Arts.
7 p.m., $77+Oakland College for the Arts at Sweets Ballroom, 1933 Broadway

Clio’s annual New Yr’s Eve gala

Clio’s celebrates its second anniversary with a New Yr’s Eve gala. This time the theme is the 1860s, a tumultuous time for the US. Costume in your finest interpretation of the Civil Conflict and Reconstruction period.
6pm, $28.52+, Clio’s Books, 353 Grand Ave.

For the youngsters

twenty fifth anniversary balloon drop on the Chabot House and Science Middle

Have a good time the New Yr with different international locations world wide at 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM with a balloon drop and plenty of enjoyable actions all through the middle.
11:00 am, $19 (children), $24 (adults)plus entrance price, 10000 Skyline Blvd.

Countdown in Wonderland

Children get two probabilities to observe the ball drop at midday and three p.m., simply in time to go house for his or her nap. The Youngsters’s Fairyland celebration consists of themed arts and crafts actions, a dance occasion within the Merry Meadow and different surprises.
10am to 4pm, $17 (children), $20 (adults)Youngsters’s Fairyland, 666 Bellevue Ave.