All that’s missing from these New Year’s Eve parties is someone to kiss at midnight.
Ready to party before your 2018 resolutions kick in? Eye Heart NYE is overflowing with booze stations and local art installations. This year's headliner is none other than T-Pain!
◊ Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd (415-345-7500, fortmason.org/event/eye-heart-new-years-eve). Dec 31 at 9pm; $129–$190.
DJ Andy Caldwell and DJ Intemsify head to the Regency Ballroom on the last day of the year to fill three dance floors with dope beats. The Mother of All New Year’s (MOANY) party features hours of dancing, casino tables and a photo booth. Spring for the open-bar ticket ($110) and get four hours of complimentary VIP bar service.
◊ The Regency Ballroom, 1300 Van Ness Ave (415-673-5716, sanfrancisconightlife.com). Dec 31 at 9pm; $39–$1,875.
This party at the Palace is meant for those who want to dance the year away. Four separate rooms blast house, hip-hop, Latin beats and ’90s R&B. Four hours of premium open bar ensure you stay hydrated until the balloons drop at midnight.
◊ Palace Hotel, 2 New Montgomery St (415-512-1111, aykutevents.com). Dec 31 at 9pm; $95–$575.
While other NYE parties limit themselves to just one ballroom, Passport to the World takes over seven rooms in the Westin St. Francis and fills them with more than 15 DJs. Each room pays homage to a different style of music, fashion and art from around the globe. The night also includes a fashion show, live music from 1980s cover band the Spazmatics, taiko drummers and stilt walkers for a truly international experience.
◊ Westin St. Francis, 335 Powell St (415-397-7000, alistsf.com). Dec 31 at 9pm; $130–$800.
Seth MacFarlane and the San Francisco Symphony
Who knew Seth MacFarlane had such a rich baritone voice? Don your finest and celebrate in style with the Family Guy creator (and Grammy winner) at SF’s bougiest year-end party. The funnyman takes to the stage to sing holiday staples like “Let It Snow” and “A Marshmallow World” in classic crooner style at this New Year’s Eve concert with the San Francisco Symphony.
◊ Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave (415-864-6000, sfsymphony.org). Dec 31 at 8pm; $89–$229.