by LORRAINE CARPENTER
All parties are 18+, general admission, and all phone numbers are in the 514 area code, unless otherwise noted.
Blow-out bashes 
Le Bal des Boys
Stereo 858 Ste-Catherine E., 286-0325, www.bbcm.org, Ticketpro: 908-9090
The Boys keep it in the Village this year, with banging sounds by DJs X, Stéphane Grondin and Hector Romero. Expect a special video countdown at midnight, with Radical Queens, BBCM dancers and a soundtrack by Patrick Guay. A black & white dress code is suggested for this party, which costs $75, gets rolling at 10 p.m. and doesn’t stop until 5 p.m. on Jan. 1. Note that alcohol will be served for this special occasion.
Barhop 2007
Various locations, www.clubzone.com, Admission: 790-1245
On December 30, the Barhop shuttle will deliver drunken revellers to 20 downtown bars and clubs, a pre-NYE tradition since 1987. Party bracelets cost $20, and “proper attire” is required.
bond
Centre Fractal, 7240 Clark, www.allmassive.com
All Massive and HeadzUp present DJs Don-Ray, Alek, Soltribe and more, shaken, not stirred, 10 p.m., $20.
Celebration
Théâtre Olympia, 1004 Ste-Catherine E.
514 Productions teams up with Gotsoul for its 10th annual NYE event, a tribute to the roaring 1920s and ’30s (minus the Great Depression). Gotsoul’s Jojoflores will spin smooth sounds through dinner at 7 p.m., prepared by the staff of Globe, Buona Notte and Rosalie, followed by a live performance by Elements of Life, using Afro/Latin house as a starting point. At midnight, famed house producer Louie Vega will launch into a musical collage that promises to be “explosive.” Tickets cost $85, or $145 with dinner.
Countdown
Le Medley, 1170 St-Denis, 842-6557, Info: www.montrealparty.com
DJ Karl B is sure to pack Medley’s mega-dancefloor with R&B, house and club anthems, while patrons enjoy an open bar (10 p.m.–3 a.m.), party favours, NYC’s countdown live on a giant screen and a huge balloon drop, all for $89. Doors open at 8 p.m.
Elements
Circus Afterhours 915 Ste-Catherine E., 844-0188
With DJs including Steve Lawler and D-Formation in the prog-house room, Derrick Carter and Mighty Kat in the house room, and Chemistry and South Squad (and many, many more) in the hip hop room, this year’s edition of Elements promises to be heavy on fire, from 10 p.m –5 p.m. on Jan. 1, $53–$70.
Extravaganza
Redlite (Laval), 1755 De Lierre, (450) 967-3057, www.red-lite.net
House DJs Martin Villeneuve and Cesar Romero and hip hop DJs Puppa Sacha and Short Cut will fill Redlite’s two dancefloors from 9 p.m. to noon the next day, for $35 for the first 500 tickets, $45 after that, and $55 at the door.
Fluid
Club Soda, 1225 St-Laurent, Ticketpro: 908-9090, www.fluidnewyears.com
Leave the wallet at home for this annual all-inclusive festival of alcohol, featuring seven open bars and over 20 bartenders serving everything from whiskey to energy drinks (tips included), from 9 p.m. – 3 a.m. DJs from New York, Toronto and Montreal will spin hip hop, R&B, club anthems and hot Latin tunes, supplemented by dancers, drummers and other live performers, as well as a laser light show, $95, $125 VIP or $175 Platinum VIP.
I Love Neon
SAT, 1195 St-Laurent, 844-2033, www.iloveneon.ca
Toast the New Year to the electro/techno tune of Brooklyn’s Tommie Sunshine, Berlin’s Boys Noize and locals Jordan Dare and Thomas Von Party, along with live synthpop duo numéro#, 9 p.m., $35, $45 at the door.
Joy 2007
Complexe Millennium, 7500 Viau, 721-4949, www.milmtl.com, Admission: 790-1245
Start 2007 on the right foot at this blowout bash, featuring an open bar from 9–11 p.m., a buffet, the Times Square countdown and live performances. DJs include Louis-Georges Cazabon and Maxwell House, Stress and Overbeat in the Urban Lounge and Michel Simard in the MP3 Afterhours room. Tickets cost $45, $60 at the door, and $30 after 2 a.m.
Meet Me at the Museum
Musée d’art contemporain, 185 Ste-Catherine W., Info/ ticket delivery: 816-1MIX, www.lymetyme.com
Hosted by the Almighty Chops and Meta4ce, with DJs including Majess and Hill, this party rings in 2007 with hip hop, R&B, soca, reggae, classic house and Top 40, not to mention champagne and a massive balloon drop at midnight. Doors open at 8 p.m., and tickets cost $19.50, $29.50 or $39.50 for early birds, $49.50 at the door, including access to an after-party on Jan. 1. Inquire about VIP sections and limo service.
Montreal Ball Opera
32 Ste-Catherine W., 842-2836
Formal-wear is a must for Opera’s first annual Montreal Ball, celebrating the New Year in style. Expect an open bar from 9–11 p.m., fancy hors d’oeuvres by isensi, the Times Square countdown and champagne at midnight, and an “elegantly tasteful fusion of R&B and house” care of Bruce Cobb. Other entertainers include Bad News Brown, bare-assed trapeze act Carpe Diem, live opera by Cantelli, and Eric (aka Speed), an “electronic house violinist” accompanied by DJ Horg. Tickets cost $49 (first 300), $69 in advance or more at the door. VIP booths are available for reservation.
NYE Jumpoff
Centre Fractal, 7240 Clark
Peer Pressure and Kopshop team up to present an epic NYE bash from 9 p.m.–6 a.m., for $35. Expect to see DJs from both crews in the booth, along with Mehdi, Ghislain Poirier and Megasoid (aka Sixtoo and Wolf Parade’s Hadji). Hipsters, hoodies and trash welcome.
Les Planetes Tournent Toujours
Bain Mathieu, 2915 Ontario E., 954-1714, Admission: 790-1245
Space is the place at this third annual blowout, with ’80s, R&B, hip hop, house, rock and Top 40 by DJs Eloi Brunelle, Bliss and Stéphane Lemire in two rooms, as well as VJ visuals, circus performers, succulent snacks and champagne at midnight. Doors open at 9 p.m., and tickets cost $35, $20 after 3 a.m., or $100 for the 150 people who buy VIP (open bar and buffet). All tickets include parking and coat check.
Pressure 2006
The Museum, 2109 St-Laurent, www.montrealparty.com/pres sure.htm, Admission: 790-1245
Party hard with DJ Groove and guests, playing hip hop, and house and club anthems, on three dancefloors as of 9 p.m. Meanwhile, 25 bartenders will serve from an open bar from 10 p.m.–3 a.m., and patrons will enjoy designer sound and lighting, a balloon drop and the Big Apple broadcast. Tickets cost $85, more at the door.
Resolution 2007
Bell Centre, 1260 de la Gauchetière W., Admission: 790-1245
Godskitchen and Bal en Blanc resolve to throw a mega-party with DJs including Tiësto, Max Graham, Danny Torrence, Maxx Scholz and Second Sun (live), from 9 p.m. – 11 a.m. Tickets cost $106, $150 at the door.
Silver 2007
Théatre Sans-Fil, 411 Letourneux, Info@silverproductions.ca
Belgium’s Airwave joins Canadian DJs including Preach and Creator to bring Silver to life as of 9:30 p.m. The $60 ticket includes access to the main room, a bottle of water and coatcheck.
Soma 2007
7205 St-Jacques W. Info: 844-8998, www.psychonaut.ca
This annual techno/trance blowout will be broadcast live on www.techno.fm, so don’t forget to wear underwear as you lose it to the sound of live acts including Capetown, South Africa’s Hydraglyph and Paris’s Phatmatix, DJs Br34th3, Psycronik and many more, and VJ Mikiram, providing entertainment from 10 p.m.–noon. Tickets cost $50, $60 at the door.
Bars & clubs
737 Altitude
1 Place Ville-Marie, PH2, 397-0737, Info/tickets: www.clubzone.com
This semi-formal party unfolds on two floors and a smoking terrasse, with DJs spinning R&B and hip hop on one floor, and dance music ranging from Top 40 to trance to Latin on the other, open bar from 8–10 p.m. and a famous view of the city, for $45, $65 at the door.
1234
1234 de la Montagne, 395-1111, 1234montreal.com
Putting the 007 in 2007, this Casino Royale-themed party promises MC Mario, Vito V and DJ Hill, 9 p.m., $40. Reserve tables for 4–6 people, with packages including high-end champagne and vodka, for $650–$950.
35/53 Supperclub
3553 St-Laurent, 286-9809
DJs Sound and Paolo Rocco spin R&B, hip hop, house, rock and classics at this new spot, promising chic décor and state of the art sound, light and a multimedia video show and open bar from 11 p.m. – 1 a.m. At midnight, expect champagne, the countdown on plasma screens and a massive balloon drop. For $125, patrons can enjoy a deluxe seven-course meal.
Academy Club
1000 St-Dominique, 799-4824
Soulmeka’s NYE bash features DJs Fred Everything, Mighty Kat, J-Love and more, with snacks, breakfast and Starbucks coffee, 9 p.m., $20.
L’Appartement
600 William, 866-6606
At this two-floor Old Montreal restaurant, expect DJs spinning house, an open bar and gourmet table d’hote and plenty of surprises, 8 p.m., $100, or $30 after 11:30 p.m.
l’assomoir
112 Bernard W., 272-0777
Enjoy a four-course meal at 6 p.m., for $40 or $75 with alcohol, or join the party at 9 p.m. ($20), for canapés, midnight bubbly, DJs and dancing.
Au Diable Vert
4557 St-Denis, 849-5888
DJ Word E Word sets the scene for this Plateau party, promising party favours and champagne at midnight, 9 p.m., $40.
avanti Bar
5712 Sherbrooke W.
This NDG watering hole is throwing a free party with a round of champagne at midnight.
Balroom Bar
3643 St-Laurent, 282-7665
Ring in the New Year with DJs King Richard and Joanette, open bar and a few surprises, 9 p.m., $90.
Bar St-Laurent 2
5550 St-Laurent, 273-2359
DJs Adriano and Maria drop hot rhythms of all kinds, from reggae to soca to hip hop, at BSL 2’s annual bash, with champagne at midnight, $20.
Barmacie Baldwin
115 Laurier W., 276-4282
Toast 2007 with resident DJ Guillaume Nolin, and some champagne and surprises, 9 p.m.
Barraca
1134 Mont-Royal, 525-7741
Fete the New Year como los Latinos at Barraca’s Grande Fiesta, featuring tapas, champagne and surprises, 9 p.m., free (please RSVP).
Belmont
4483 St-Laurent, 845-8443
Two DJs will get party people moving and the open bar, 9 p.m.–midnight, will keep them going in a flurry of balloons and streamers, $40.
la bete humaine
1637 Van Horne, 278-0001
A fancy four-course meal will set you back $40, or $75 with alcohol, at this party that promises DJs, party favours and a celebratory cocktail.
Bifteck
3702 St-Laurent, 844-6211
Same old DJ, same old scene chez Bif, meaning no cover, shooter specials all night, bubbly and a cold buffet at midnight.
Bily Kun
354 Mont-Royal E. 845-5392
Party incognito at Bily Kun’s Grand Masked Ball, with DJs Nikita and Bleuchut, drink specials and champagne at midnight, 8 p.m., $20. Masks will be provided for naked faces.
Bistro in Vivo
4731 Ste-Catherine E., 223-8116
See Radio-Canada’s annual “Bye Bye” broadcast on a big screen, snack on a buffet and move to a mixed bag of music, 9 p.m., $12, $15 at the door.
Blizzarts
3956A St-Laurent, 843-4860
The Shhh Don’t Tell Your Mother collective and Anya present a chill, neighbourhood-bar ambiance, with champagne at midnight and a soundtrack by DJs Meals on Wheels, Jonnie Jungle and Rob Jameson, 9 p.m., $10, $12 at the door.
Boa
5301 St-Laurent, 270-3262
The Boa crew asks patrons to dress to impress as they assassinate 006 and summon 007 for this Mile-End bash, with sushi, champagne and martini specials on the menu, and killer party tracks by DJs T’Cha, Bliss and White Chocolate, 10 p.m., $20.
La Boom
1254 Stanley, 866-5463, Info/ticket delivery: 962-YEAR (9327), www.montreal newyear2007.com
Newly renovated and ready for NYE debauchery, la Boom offers a $3 formula from 8–10 p.m. and open bar from 10 p.m.–3 a.m. (with 12 bars and 25 bartenders to keep those lines moving), along with a light show, balloon drop, party favours, the Times Square countdown on a giant screen, and five DJs in four rooms. Tickets cost $89.99, or $124.99 for VIP. Booths are available for reservation.
Boul Noir
551 Mont-Royal E., 525-5091
Patrons can look forward to DJ Miles Moore, drink specials, champagne at midnight and good times, 9:30 p.m., $15.
Café Campus
57 Prince Arthur E., 844-1010
It’s a black and white ball this NYE at Campus, women in white and men in black, with DJs Beaudoin, Disco Dan and Granger dropping a mixed bag, 8 p.m., $15.
Café de Lima
6409 St-Hubert
Step into the Microzoo with DJs Maüs, Nathan Burns, Soundshaper and Sarcastic, 10 p.m., $15.
Casa del Popolo
4873 St-Laurent, 284-3804
It’s an NYE dance party with DJs Slutsky and Jones, champagne and a bowl of veggie chili at midnight, 10 p.m., $7.
Cheers
1260 Mackay, 932-3138
Say happy New Year with hip hop, R&B and dance music of all kinds, open bar from 10 p.m.–1 a.m., party favours and a champagne toast, $50.
chéri loft
990 St-Antoine W., 585-1393
Expect a glass of champagne and a cold buffet at midnight at this downtown queer hot-spot, $20.
chez baptiste
1045 Mont-Royal E., 522-1384
Chez B boasts snacks, a dancefloor, champagne, a $20 cover that includes a $10-certificate for the bar, and a $5 formula all night.
Clyde’s
286 Lakeshore (Pointe-Claire), 630-8118
Rock and party music will be banging when the clock strikes at this West Island bash, with champagne and a buffet, 9 p.m., $5.
Coco Bongo
3781 St-Laurent, 844-7169
Dress to impress at this “wet, wild and messy” party, where beer goggles are ensured, with 11 bartenders serving from seven open bars from 10 p.m.–3 a.m. Expect a light show, party favours, the Times Square broadcast on a big screen, a balloon drop and DJs spinning house, R&B and hip hop, 8 p.m., $80 (limited presale price).
Discoteca
3606 St-Laurent, Info/ ticket delivery: 962-YEAR
This stylin’ new spot promises lights, music, balloons, party favours, bubbly, an amazing countdown and open bar from 10 p.m.– 3 a.m., $90 or $150 VIP.
Eclipse Nightclub
1082 Rosemont, 272-1082
Couples and women are invited to Wellcum, Eclipse’s “swinging” NYE bash, where the dress code is “sexy classy chic.” There’ll be raffle draws for bottles of champagne, door prizes, a buffet and DJs Hugo Bass and Dominique Bro spinning techno and house, 9 p.m., $20.
Edgar Hypertaverne
1562 Mont-Royal E., 521-4661
DJ Pascal Leveillé cranks it up from 9 p.m.–3 a.m., with champagne, confetti and party favours at midnight, $25.
Electric Avenue
1469 Crescent, 285-8885
On the brink of 2007, party like it’s 1987 at Crescent’s ’80s club, promising the Times Square countdown, streamers, 2007 hats and a glass of champagne, 8 p.m., $25 or $50 at the door, if tickets are still available.
Exit
3553 St-Laurent, 285-2223
This two-floors-of-hip-hop bash promises DJ Mike Boogie, the best of the American Midwest, alongside local celebs Kwite Sane and Majestic, with open bar until midnight, and party hats, champagne and an enormous balloon drop when the clock strikes, $40 (includes reduced ticket price to Circus Afterhours’ NYE party).
Foufounes Électriques.
87 Ste-Catherine E., 844-5539, Admission: 790-1245,
Fouf offers an immersive ambiance this NYE with La Mascarade Noire, with masks for everyone, door prizes, champagne at midnight and disturbingly cheap drinks all night, 8 p.m., $15. Limited advance tickets come with VIP privileges.
Frappé
3900 St-Laurent, 289-9462
Vote for DJ Pedro, playing a radio format at this big old pool bar, where party people will toast the New Year with a glass of champagne, 10 p.m., $5.
Funkytown
1454 Peel, 282-8387
Get down to the best of the ’70s at this downtown disco club’s “Reveillon 2007,” with the Times Square countdown, streamers, 2007 hats, party favours and a glass of champagne on arrival, 8 p.m., $25, $50 at the door, if available.
gogo lounge
3682 St-Laurent, 286-0882
Togas are optional at this “coliseum of fun,” with three DJs spinning ’70s and ’80s tunes, 8 p.m., $30 (women), $35 (men).
Green Room
5386 St-Laurent
Smash the City! Invites party people to destroy a Montreal-shaped piñata and lose their cool with DJs Andrew Rose, Dylan Young and the Green Room’s weekend crew, with ski-trip and concert-ticket giveaways and bubbly at midnight, $10 (includes access to Main Hall upstairs, see Live section).
Hard Rock Café
1458 Crescent, 987-1420, Info/ticket delivery: 962-YEAR
Take your party to “the temple of rock,” where DJ Rockin’ the House will spin R&B, hip hop and the best of 2006, and the bar is open from 9 p.m.–midnight, $90 in advance, $124 VIP (includes no line-ups, free shot and souvenir shot glass).
House
4521 St-Laurent, 286-9986 www.housenightclub.ca
Formerly Living, this House should feel like home for NYE, with three floors, three DJs spinning house, R&B and pop, live performances and open bar from 9 p.m.–midnight, $50.
Kunta
2021 St-Denis, 842-9223
Celebrate to the sound of Kunta’s Antillean night, promising prizes, drink specials and DJ Don Juan Chief K, 9 p.m., $15.
Lodge
3612 St-Laurent, 924-7878, www.newyearstickets.ca
Keenest Productions invites you to party with the jet set this NYE, watch the Times Square countdown on a giant screen and drink from an open bar all night, 9 p.m., $50 (available until 8 p.m. on the big night).
Loft
1405 St-Laurent, 281-8058
Split between Loft’s rock and dance rooms, featuring resident DJs, this party promises dirt-cheap drinks, champagne at midnight, 8 p.m., $20, $30 at the door.
Madhatter’s
1220 Crescent, 987-9988
Rock out with your hat out at this downtown pub, with a hot and cold buffet, drink specials, party favours, champagne at midnight and DJs spinning Top 40 and hip hop, $20, 8 p.m.
Mansion
1445 Bishop, 849-8585, Info: www.party-world.ca
DJ Bylo brings the noise to this semi-formal bash, with an open bar featuring premium drinks, a hot and cold buffet including tapas and sushi, 8 p.m., $85, $100 VIP (lounge, private bar).
Metropolis
159 Ste-Catherine E., TicketPro: 908-9090
Éric Lapointe hosts his annual rockathon, 8:30 p.m., $50.
Mile End Bar
5322 St-Laurent, 279-0200
“The Last Mile” features DJ Yovan upstairs and a Top 40 soundtrack on the first floor, tapas, drink specials, one free drink of your choice and champagne at midnight, 8 p.m., $15, $25 at the door.
Newtown
1476 Crescent, 284-6555
Jacques Villeneuve’s joint promises open bar from 9 p.m.–3 a.m., the Times Square countdown and loads of party favours, $70, $85 at the door or $35 after 12:30 a.m. The restaurant is open from 6 p.m., when patrons can partake in a four-course table d’hôte and gain access to the lounge and club (and the open bar) for $50 more.
Parking
1296 Amherst, 282-1199, www.parkingbar.com
Parking’s weekly Perfect Sundays presents Futur Perfect with resident DJ Patrick Dream and Toronto’s Deko-Ze, with Stephen Wallace in the garage (men only). There’s no cover before 11 p.m., cheap drinks all night, and midnight champagne and a countdown on a giant screen, $25, $35 at the door.
Plan B
327 Mont-Royal E., 845-6060
Take off in 2006 and land in 2007 as DJ Valerian plays party tunes from yéyé to groove, 9 p.m.
rockette
4479 St-Denis, 845-9010
Formerly le Big Cheeze (and Central Ganesh shortly before that), this bar promises a rockin’ and rollin’ NYE, with three DJs and champagne at midnight, 9 p.m., $12 (includes access to Quai des Brumes, see Live section).
Rumba
3785 St-Laurent, 985-6667
Dress code, open bar and full-on party favours are in effect all night as NYC’s DJ Kazzanova and residents Redd Dredd and Baby Boy drop some festive reggaeton and hip hop, with MC Elkin Polo, 9 p.m., $70.
Safou
1635 St-Laurent, Info/ticket delivery: 962-YEAR
The latest occupants of the cute box building on the corner of Ontario, now an exotic Afro-Caribbean joint, are throwing a big flagship bash, with three open bars from 10 p.m.–3 a.m., a light show, balloon drop, party favours, the Times Square countdown on a giant screen and a DJ specializing in world beat rhythms ranging from compa to raï, 8 p.m., $90 or $200 for VIP (includes access to private area and a personal waiter).
Les Saints
30 Ste-Catherine W., 875-5757, Info/ticket delivery: 962-YEAR
The Dôme is dead, long live the Dôme, but its NYE magic rubs off next door, with 11 bartenders serving from four open bars from 10 p.m.–3 a.m., balloons, noisemakers, NYC’s countdown, DJ Technical, an MC and a free club-mix CD, 8 p.m., $90.
La Sala Rossa
4848 St-Laurent, 284-3804
The Goods present a “No-Frills NYE” (it’s Scott C’s birthday bash!) with DJs Kobal, Moonstarr and Tashish, from 10 p.m.–4 a.m., $12.
Salon Daomé
141 Mont-Royal E., 282-8777
DJs Tony D, Simon B, Rhito, Host and Inobe set the scene at this NYE party, promising open bar, champagne, prizes and surprises, 9 p.m., $25.
Saphir
3699 St-Laurent, 284-5093
DJs Plastik Patrik, Commando and Napoleon present a glam-tastic new wave and rock ’n’ roll party, with open bar all night, 10 p.m., $30.
Sir Winston Churchill Complex
1459 Crescent, 288-3814
Everyone gets a bottle of bubbly with their ticket to this three-floor bash, featuring three DJs spinning everything from reggaeton to old school to Top 40, 7 p.m., $35, $45 at the door.
Sky
1474 Ste-Catherine E., 529-6969, www.complexesky.com
DJs including Fred Miller, Robert Ouiemet and Alain Jackinsky will put feet on the floor and arms in the air at this multifaceted Village event, with theme parties for the girls and the boys, and the Bal des Boys Weekend T-Dance in the Pub from 2–11p.m., $3 suggested donation. The club opens at10 p.m.
St-Sulpice
1680 St-Denis, 844-9458
There are many vibes to choose from at this large and in-charge drinking establishment, with DJs playing dance, Québécois, French hip hop, Top 40 and rock as of 5 p.m. Expect a little big-screen karaoke, a lot of drink specials, champagne, no cover.
Syndrome
5777 St-Laurent, 278-5746, www.barlesyndrome.com
This alternative rock club offers amazing drink specials all night, along with party favours galore and a few surprises, 9 p.m., $10 (advance, includes three free shooters), $15 at the door.
System Nightclub
2020 Crescent, 288-2582, Info: 288-2888
Get systematically intoxicated at this party’s open bar from 8–11 p.m., or all night if you buy $100 VIP tickets, while DJs pack the dancefloor with R&B, hip hop, club anthems and house, $69, $89 at the door.
Time supperclub
997 St-Jacques W., 392-9292
A deluxe meal and swanky party action is assured at Time’s “Casino Time Royale” bash, 7:30 p.m., $150.
Tokyo
3709 St-Laurent, 842-6838
Tokyo turns 10 this year, all the more reason to celebrate, tropical-style, at their Hawaii 5-0 event, with sushi and champagne at midnight, door prizes and DJs Spin, Fastbreak and Buck Rogers, 9 p.m., $45, more at the door
Tribe Hyperclub
390 St-Jacques W., 845-3066, www.tribehyperclub.com
This new spot in Old Montreal promises open bar from 8–10 p.m., hot and cold canapés and ace DJ Steve Lawler, $79.
trix
1500 Atwater, 934-2434
It’s Black Light Night at this neighbourhood pool bar, $25, $30 at the door.
La Tulipe
4530 Papineau, 529-5000
Celebrate the New Year with Pop 80, featuring MC Hasard and champagne at midnight, 8 p.m., $35, $40 at the door.
typhoon lounge
5752 Monkland, 482-4448
Closed on the 31st, this NDG martini bar’s 10th annual Cat in the Hat party happens Dec. 30, with proceeds going to the Children’s Wish Foundation, $5 or $10 if you’re hatless (tuques and baseball caps don’t count).
Unity II
1171 Ste-Catherine E., www.clubunitymontreal.com
DJ Escape rescues Village party-goers from 2006 and eases them into the New Year in style.
Upperclub
3519 St-Laurent, 285-4464, www.newyearstickets.ca
The bar is open from 9 p.m.–3 a.m. at this sleek, exclusive destination for the jet set, $70.
Vatican
1432 Crescent, 845-3922, www.clubvatican.com
You won’t find the Pope at this NYE bash, but you may need your rosary after plowing through the open bar (six bars, 11 bartenders, 10 p.m.–3 a.m.) and taking in the light show, balloon drop, Times Square countdown and hip hop, R&B and club anthems, 8 p.m., $90 or $200 for Platinum VIP tickets.
Wunderbar
W Hotel, 901 Square Victoria, 395-3100
Celebrate Carnivale-style in the Plateau Lounge with tropical house grooves courtesy of DJ Stephane Cocke, with live percussion and dancers imported from Brazil, as well as hors d’oeuvres, party favours and champagne at midnight. DJ Huggs occupies Wunderbar’s Winter Wonderland, where you’ll hear the best of ’06 and some hot previews of ’07, 8 p.m., $30 Wunderbar, $50 Plateau or $120 for Plateau and a meal at Otto.
Live
Barfly
4062A St-Laurent, 993-5154
Catch some bands (TBC) at Anthony’s annual birthday bash, 9 p.m., free.
Bourbon Street West
1866 Sources (Pointe-Claire), 695-6545
Freddie James plays R&B and Top 40 to patrons feasting on an open bar and hot & cold buffet. Expect a midnight balloon drop and champagne-bottle giveaways, 10 p.m., $75.
Brutopia
1219 Crescent, 393-9277
Three floors of NYE action, with a lavish buffet, party favours and midnight bubbly, live music by Beau Kavanagh and the Broken Hearted on the main floor, which will be cleared for dancing, and DJ Ilya in the lounge, 9 p.m., $20.
Cabaret Cleopatra
1230 St-Laurent (2nd floor), 871-8066
Get some lip sync with your lipstick at this famous peeler club, featuring Jerry Cyr and the Dancing Stars, champagne at midnight, prizes, $10.
Cabaret Mado
1115 Ste-Catherine E., 525-7566, www.mado.qc.ca
Bye Bye 2006 features the usual cast of on-stage eye candy, including Célinda, Tracy Trash and hostess Mado, 9 p.m., $15, $20 at the door.
Café Chaos
2031 St-Denis, 844-1301
The Ripcordz descend on Chaos once again, and punk-drunk patrons can expect a raffle draw, door prizes, guest DJs and more. The show costs $10, $30 tickets include open bar on the first floor.
Casino de Montreal
1 Casino (Île Notre-Dame), 392-2746, Admission: 790-1245
Boogie Wonder Band celebrate their 10th anniversary alongside special guests, with monstrous afros and a giant disco ball, 6 p.m., $179–$199 with a gourmet four-course meal and midnight bubbly.
Corona
2490 Notre-Dame W., 931-2088
Les 7 Doigts de la main provide the entertainment while Agnus Dei brings on the high-brow chow, modelled after the colours you’ll see on stage, along with a half-bottle of wine and glass of bubbly per person, 6 p.m., $145–$154 or $77–$86 for the show alone.
Le Drugstore
1366 Ste-Catherine E., 524-1960
Lys plays live and DJs Romeo and François Leduc serve up more music at this big old Village bar, promising a special countdown and buffet, 8 p.m., $15
House of Jazz
2060 Aylmer, 842-8656
The Paradise Jazz Band and Michelle Sweeney hit the stage as of 8 p.m., when diners can enjoy a deluxe meal, and champagne at midnight, $88 + tax and service.
Jello Bar
Ontario, 285-2621, www.jellobar.com
Shar(o)n & Snooky play for your pleasure at this swank martini bar, where champagne will be served at midnight, $30.
Katacombes
1222 St-Laurent
Rock and metal cover band Coopertramp will give’er to your eardrums at this new joint, where there’ll be drink specials all night, and super-specials after midnight, 7 p.m., $3.
Kola Note
5240 Parc, 274-9339, Tickets available 24h at 932-6378
Ernie Butler’s Comedy Nest presents comedians including Pete Zedlacher and the Bionic Yahoos with MC Martha Chaves and DJ Davidoff. Expect dancing, door prizes, party favours, and champagne and Dagwoods snacks at midnight, 7 p.m., $50, (includes coat check and admission to a Nest show in 2007).
Lambi
4445 St-Laurent
U-Rockaoke brings some self-explanatory entertainment to Lambi (check the song list in advance at urockaoke.com), with crazy drink specials before midnight, $10, $15 at the door.
Main Hall
5390 St-Laurent
“Smash the City!”, which spills over into the Green Room (see Bars&clubs section), features bands TBC.
McKibbin’s Pub
1426 Bishop, 288-1580
Sona and DJ Simply Genius will fill this pub’s three floors with music. Expect hors d’oeuvres and champagne at midnight, 8 p.m., $30.
Le National
1220 Ste-Catherine E., 845-2014
Dumas and Dee rock the house, 7:30 p.m., $23.
O’Regan’s
1224 Bishop, 866-8464
Cam and Ruben play all kinds of tunes for ya at O’Regan’s, open all day, show 9:30 p.m., hors d’oeuvres and champagne at midnight.
Place Jacques-Cartier (Old Montreal)
lesfeeriesdenoel.info
Enjoy global warming with thousands of your closest friends at the seventh annual outdoor Grand Ball, featuring Rickard’s Carol Show, traditional music by Bernadette, JollyJumper and rock band Ace, and a special countdown by Benoît Labonté and Martin Lemay, with fireworks, 8:30 p.m.
Quai des Brumes
4481 St-Denis, 499-0467
The Psycho Riders play sometime after 9 p.m., $12 (includes access to Rockette, see Bars&clubs section).
Sofa Bar
451 Rachel E., 285-1011
A band (TBC) and DJ David provide music while party people chow down on a buffet (8–10 p.m.) and enjoy an open bar (10 p.m.–midnight) and champagne when the clock strikes, $30, $40 at the door.
Théâtre Plaza
6505 St-Hubert
Come to the petrochemical show, starring les Georges Leningrad, Duchess Says and les Abigradationnistes, 9 p.m., $20.
Upstairs
1254 Mackay, 931-6808
The Dawn Tyler Watson Quartet will entertain a crowd dining on a sumptuous meal and champagne at midnight, 8 p.m., $134.95 + tax and service (reservations are suggested).
Ye Olde Orchard Pub & Grill
1189 de la Montagne, 874-1569
Choose between a three-course meal and open bar ($100) or open bar alone ($75), from 9 p.m. till closing, with Good Time Charlie’s covers and Celtic tunes keeping the party upbeat.
Zoobizarre
6388 St-Hubert, www.myspace.com/zoobizarre
An international dancefloor and “2007 under the sea” are cryptically forecast for this party, along with live band Royal Air Togo, 10 p.m., $5
