Crobar » $50

Party all night at this all-inclusive bash, featuring a four-hour premium open bar, a midnight champagne toast, party favors and a balloon drop.

Empty Bottle » 9:30 p.m.; $30

Swedish pop sensation (not in the ABBA sense) brings his charming ditties to the Empty Bottle for what should be a fun and funny New Year's Eve performance. Let's hope he brings the brass, too.

Enclave » 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; $105

Fall into the rabbit hole at this Alice in Wonderland-themed NYE party featuring four and a half hours of premium open bar, an appetizer buffet and more. Find a white rabbit and you'll get a limo ride home - free!

House of Blues » 9:30 p.m.; $58

The HOB brings it back to the old school with a performance from '90s rockers Big Head Todd & the Monsters.

Kinetic Playground » 9 p.m.; $25

Eclectic electronica group Future Rock leads a New Year's Eve concert that also includes Dark Party (Eliot Lipp & Leo123) and DJ Thibault.

LaSalle Power Co. » 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; $85-$110

You'll find three floors of entertainment at this huge speakeasy-themed bash, including four and a half hours of open bar, a full catered buffet, bands, DJs and more. The pricier VIP tickets pretty much mean better food and access to a special area on the third floor. Check out chitownnye.com.

Lumen » 8 p.m.-1 a.m.; $55

Do New Year's Eve speakeasy-style at this Fulton Market lounge's Roaring '20s celebration. The package includes a five-hour open bar, buffet courtesy of Duchamp, entertainment from a live three-piece brass band and DJ Lil Mikey, blackjack and craps tables, a midnight champagne toast and more. Period clothing is encouraged. Pre-sale tickets are available at clubtix.net.

Metro » 10 p.m.; $50

If you saw The Jesus Lizard at the Pitchfork Music Festival over the summer, you know the alt-rockers know how to throw a party. At Metro, David Yow and company will get a dedicated crowd already looking to get crazy (instead of many indifferent Built to Spill fans), so watch out.

NV Penthouse Lounge » 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; $145-$175

Guests at this penthouse bash will get a premium open bar (including Red Bull drinks) from 9 p.m.-1 a.m., hors d'oeuvres throughout the night, including dessert at midnight, and plenty of party favors.

Buy tickets at NewYears.com.

Pops for Champagne » This bubbly-filled bar seems like an obvious place to celebrate a holiday where champagne is the drink of choice. You have a few options for partying - head there early (3-8:30 p.m.) to enjoy the full beverage and food menus (no reservations necessary). Or head to the main champagne bar from 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. for a bash including premium open bar (with champagne, of course), heavy hors d'oeuvres, dessert and party favors; $130 (with bar seating), $150 for a table or booth, reservations required. Those who want some musical entertainment can buy a $60 ticket to see the Ava Logan Quartet perform in the Jazz Club from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. (club hours are 8 p.m.-2 a.m.). Reservations recommended.

Reggie's Rock Club » 8 p.m.; $30

Irish rockers The Tossers headline an eclectic night of upbeat music which also includes Yakuza (avant-garde metal), Teen Idols (punk) and Scott Lucas (of Local H) and the Married Men.

Signature Room at the 95th » 8 p.m.-1 a.m.; $200

Party like an old-time rock star with live music from Soda, The New Invaders and The Tony Calderisi Trio at this 95th floor bash. The event includes open bar and gourmet food and requires "cocktail attire."

Soiree Bar Lounge » 8 p.m.-3 a.m.

Enjoy a premium open bar (8 p.m.-1 a.m.), party favors, a balloon drop, midnight champagne toast, live countdown on plasma TVs and more at this ticket-limited event in Lincoln Park. Table service is available, as is the full appetizer menu.

Underground » 8 p.m.-1 a.m.; $95 and up

Ring in the new year with the city's elite partiers at this subterranean club, whose party features a premium open bar and dinner package, plus a champagne toast at midnight. Head to tickets.com (keyword: The Underground) to get tickets.