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New Years Eve 2014 - The best soirees in town

Vancouverites are spoiled for choice where New Years Eve dance parties and swanky dinners are concerned. Note: majority of events are for 21+; check with event producer before buying tickets.

Vancouverites are spoiled for choice where New Years Eve dance parties and swanky dinners are concerned. Note: majority of events are for 21+; check with event producer before buying tickets.

NEW YEARS EVE AT FAIRMONT HOTEL VANCOUVER: Arrival Agency and Cherchez La Femme present the first New Years Even celebration at the legendary hotel in more than a decade. The all-night dance party includes a yummy dinner option. Tickets at hotelvancouvernye2014.com. 9pm (900 West Georgia).

GATSBY NYE LOBBY PARTY: Celebrate the opulence and decadence of the 1920s in the Rosewood Hotel Georgia lobby. 23 performers including live band, cabaret and burlesque entertainment, iced vodka and caviar bar, liquid nitrogen oyster station, dancing and countdown. 8:30pm to 3am. $148 plus options for VIP celebration spaces for up to 20 guests. www.rosewoodhotelgeorgia.com or 604-682-5566.

THE GATSBY GALA AT THE STATION: Hop on the Midnight Express and travel back in time to the vibrant galas of the Roaring 20s. Featuring live music by Ten Souljers; Belgian chocolate fountains and a dessert buffet; cocktail bars and champagne stations; and themed photo booths. 8pm at Rocky Mountaineer Station (1755 Cottrell). $65 at ExperienceGatsby.com.

DAL RICHARDS: River Rock Resort and Casino, Richmond. Dal will be playing his 78th consecutive New Year's Eve gig this year. His 10-piece band, with vocalist Dawn Chubai will be playing for dancing from 8:30 till 12:30 in the River Rock ballroom. Tickets are $99 single, $179 per couple (plus service charges) for dinner, dancing, party favours and champagn. Tickets here.

NYE CLUB CRAWL: Hit four of the Vancouvers hottest clubs (Shark Club; Blarney Stone; Roxy; Ceilis) in one night. Includes transportation in a party bus, VIP entry to all of the clubs, drink specials, party favours, and Mardi Gras beads. From $30 at NewYearsEveClubCrawl.com.

RUTS NYE 2014: New Years Eve at Shine includes free shots at midnight, a hangover doggie bag and sets by DJs Rico Uno, Geni3, Expendable Youth, and more. 10pm at Shine Nightclub (364 Water). From $25 at Blueprint.Electrostub.com.

NYE 2014 WATERFRONT GALA BALL: Champagne will be flowing at the largest hotel party in Vancouver. With four DJs, live countdown and midnight balloon drop, photo booth. 9pm at Fairmont Waterfront. From $120 at TicketZone.com.

NYE 2014 @ TELUS WORLD OF SCIENCE: The iconic sphere is transformed into an ultra-hot party spot for 1,100 Vancouverites. With two rooms of music on two floors, five bars, and bubbly. 9pm (1455 Quebec). From $80 at Twisted.ca.

SHANGRI-LA NEW YEARS EVE GALA: Ticket includes champagne, appetizers from Market by Jean-Georges, paparazzi media wall, and DJs Stimulant J and C-Stylez. Party begins at 8pm (1128 West Georgia). From $120 at ClubZone.com.

LE GALA 2014: Enjoy dinner, performances by Tonye Aganaga, David Morin, and Myles Bigelow, and a live countdown to midnight in an upscale and mature atmosphere. 7:30pm at Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Hotel (1128 West Hastings). From $90 at TicketZone.com.

NEW YEARS EVE WITH THE GOOD MUSIC CREW: The Portside Pub & The Good Music Crew (Relly Rels, Rhek, Brendan Butter & The Stuntman) are going to send out 2013 and welcome in 2014. This will be the first time that all 4 of the DJs will be on the stage. There will be no guestlist; Cover will be $15, For $20 you can buy advance tickets that will guarantee priority line up.

CELEBRITIES NYE 2014: Usher in 2014 under Celebrities twinkling LED ceiling with DJs Timeline, Yurie and JP Valdes, champagne toast, and hors doeuvres. 9pm at Celebrities Nightclub (1022 Davie). From $40 at Celebrities.Electrostub.com.

NYE ELEVATION 2014: Bid adieu to 2013 from one of the best perches in the city: the Vancouver Lookout, which serves up a 360 view from 555 feet in the air. Champagne, appetizers, and two DJs. 9pm (555 West Hastings). $85 at ClubZone.com.

COMMODORE NYE: Featuring Steel Panther with guests Hillbilly Herald on both Dec. 30 and 31 and Pigeon Park on Dec. 31 only. Tickets Dec. 30 are $32.50; tickets Dec. 31 are $59.50 with $150 VIP option. www.livenation.com

NEW YEARS EVE CRUISE: Champagne and a beef tenderloin dinner while taking in Vancouvers stunning nighttime lights from aboard a luxury vessel. Boarding at 8:30pm at 1601 Bayshore. $120 at ClubZone.com.

FAMILY NIGHT AT MOUNT SEYMOUR: Enjoy tubing, tobogganing, two fire pits, hot apple cider, smores, music, live entertainment, sparklers, party hats, favours and more. 5-9pm. $10-$25 at 604-986-2261.

CREAM: DJs Tracey D and Kasha Kennedy whip revelers into a dancing frenzy at Heavens Door, a new venue in the heart of Davie Village. 9pm at Heavens Door (1216 Bute). $20 at www.cremaproductions.com.

VENUE NYE 2014: Features complimentary champagne, a midnight balloon drop, dancers, hors doeuvres, and DJs Daryl O, DSPUN, and Blue Version. 9pm at Venue Nightclub (881 Granville). From $30 at venuelive.electrostub.com.

FIRE & ICE NYE 2014: Enjoy two themed rooms, complimentary champagne, a midnight balloon drop, hors doeuvres, go-go dancers, and DJ Johnny Jover. 9pm at Caprice Nightclub + LED Bar (967 Granville). From $30 at Caprice.Electrostub.com.

ICE CREAM SOCIAL: DJs Tyler Fedchuk, Cam Dales, Trevor Risk, and Justin Gradin spin dancing tunes from the 50s and 60s. Complimentary champagne at midnight. 9pm at Biltmore Cabaret (2755 Prince Edward). $25 at TicketWeb.ca.

PATRICK MALIHAS NAUGHTY LITTLE NEW YEARS EVE: Hilarity from Patrick Maliha, Melody Mangler, Shirley Gnome, and MC Art Factora. 9pm at Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway). $20 at RioTheatreTickets.ca.

ONE NIGHT STAND VI: Annual party from 102.7 The Peak moves to the Rickshaw Theatre. Musical performances include Jasmin Parkin, Tyler Bancroft, Spencer Schoening, Jeff Innes, Dominique Fricot, Andrea Lo, Tariq Hussain & Adaline. 8:30pm (254 East Hastings). $35 at HipCity.ca.

NYE AT THE ROXY: Dance in 2014 to live party music from The Bulge. 7pm at The Roxy Cabaret (932 Granville). $40 at ClubZone.com.

PRIDE OF VANCOUVER & STAR OF VANCOUVER DINNER CRUISES: Cruises include gourmet buffet, DJ, dancing, party favours and champagne toast at midnight. Board at 8pm; depart at 8:30pm; return at 1am. $114.50 at VancouverCharters.com.

GRAND GALA NYE 2014: DJs Rawkus, J-Traxx and Bryan Nguyen host a dance party in top-floor penthouse ballroom. Features red carpet elevator entrance, champagne, countdown to midnight, and appetizers by Executive Chef Matthew Kamieniecki. 8pm at Jewel Ballroom and Catering (1475 West 8th Avenue). From $60 at ClubZone.com.

SOLID NYE 2014: Superstar DJ Hardwells headlines this musical extravaganza featuring Dannic, Firebeatz, Sick Individuals, and Benji, Brad & Victor H. 8pm at Pacific Coliseum (100 North Renfrew). From $115 at ClubZone.com.

BIG JOHN BATES NEW YEARS: Big John Bates headlines the main stage with his fierce southern gothic death cult music; also featuring Japanese Cowboys, The Milk Pipes, Sons of Daughters, Deve in the Woodshack, The Almighty Players and Swank! Emceed by Austin Flowers with the Boomerang Pin-up Girls keeping the pace between sets. 8pm-2am at The Railway Club (579 Dunsmuir). $15 adv/$20 door. www.therailwayclub.com

NYE AT YUK YUKS: Host Garrett Clark welcomes headliner Brett Martin and John Cullen. $50 tickets include show, champagne toast, hors doeuvres, party favours, prize giveaways and onstage countdown. www.yukyuks.com or 604-696-9857.

NEW YEARS EVE AT THE COMEDY MIX: Laugh in the new year with Dino Archie, Sunee Dhaliwal, Ivan Decker, and Ben McGinnis. Includes buffet dinner, champagne toast, and party favours. 8pm at The Comedy MIX (1015 Burrard). $79 at TheComedyMix.com.