A perfect ’10

by LORRAINE CARPENTER

All parties are 18+, general admission and take place on Thursday, Dec. 31, unless otherwise noted.

Blow-out bashes

Au Revoir ’09
Grover Grand Ballroom, 4100 Sherbrooke W., (514) 831-1925/(514) 829-1431
Fete the New Year in the elegance of the Grover Grand Ballroom, a unique venue with soaring ceilings, an upscale lounge and bar with polished hardwood floors, a red carpet and eight leather VIP booths (seating 10). On decks will be Montreal’s Majess, EQ Sound, Firesquad and Coperfellaz, Toronto’s the Milkman and Ottawa’s Capone, Ches and Casual playing Top 40, hip hop, house and party anthems, electro, reggae, zouk and kompa. And that’s not all—there’ll be hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, a glass of champagne and a massive balloon drop at midnight, as well as bottle service, babysitting service and valet parking for all takers. Note that this party is 21+ (ID required), and casual/sports wear is strictly verboten. 9 p.m., $25/$40, more at the door, VIP tickets available upon request

Barhop 2009
Various locations, newyearsmontreal.com
It’s the city’s biggest pre-NYE bash, on Wednesday, Dec. 30, wherein thousands of people shuttle-bus from party to party, beginning at Crescent’s Light Ultraclub. 8 p.m., $20

Carnavalesque
Théâtre Plaza, 6505 St-Hubert, cirquedeboudoir.com/ next.html, Admission.com
Burlesque, circus, trapeze and carnival-inspired performances will dot this decadent and spectacular NYE edition of Cirque de Boudoir, featuring DJs Mini, Davidé, Mary Hell, Frigid and Jonnybonnyrock and VJ Bunnyguts. Also in the Carnavalesque cards is open bar until 11 p.m., free body painting all night, passes to an afterparty and costume prizes including tattoo services and Cirque de Boudoir tickets. 9 p.m., $40/$50

Diamonds & Pearls: The New Generation
Rialto, 5723 Parc, Info: (514) 781-3752 / (514) 512-0911
Toast the New Year to the tune of DJs Fire Squad, Scratchy C, Platinum D, Kiff Ruff, Mr. Boom, Chief K, Coperfella and Payaso playing reggae, dancehall, zouk, kompa, reggaeton and hip hop. Note the “zero-tolerance dress code” (no jeans or runners) and VIP offer, which includes line privileges and hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, champagne and a balloon drop at midnight. VIP packages for five also include a VIP booth, free bottle, photo shoot and limo ride. 9:30 p.m., $35, more at the door, VIP tickets start at $95

Countdown
Le Medley, 1170 St-Denis, (514) 842-6557
Strut your stuff on Montreal’s largest dancefloor for the last time (Medley will be closing soon) with DJs dropping R&B, hip hop and club anthems. Expect drink specials from 8–10 p.m., and open bar from 10 p.m. till closing, as well as a massive balloon drop backed by the feed from Times Square on giant screens. 8 p.m., $87.25

Dynasty
Inter Continental, 360 St-Antoine W., Maisonneuve Ballroom, clubzone.com
Celebrate among the “chic, stylish, and sophisticated” in an elegant five-star hotel ballroom. On Dynasty decks are Toronto DJ Surreal Sound and Montreal DJ Majess and MC Les. The dress code is “debonair & desirable” (translation: semi-formal, no jeans or sports attire) and VIP packages include express entrance and access to the VIP section, featuring hors d’oeuvres and desserts prepared by a professional chef, a champagne toast at midnight and premium party favours. 10 p.m., $55/$80 door

Extravaganza
Redlite (Vimont, Laval), 1755 De Lierre, (450) 967-3057, red-lite.net
“Extravaganza” is right. This 15-hour blowout boasts house and hip hop DJs Sydney Blu, Steve Aries, Cesar “Bass” Romero, Uppercut, Dance O Die, Kurtis C., Prody-G, Mike Mission, Kleancut and Puppa Sacha, with the Times Square countdown on giant screens, costumed staff and a sexy fashion show and more party action all night. 9 p.m., $40/$60

Fluid
Club Soda, 1225 St-Laurent, fluidnewyears.com
Get wasted at this tried and true concept party, where patrons can leave their wallets at home and enjoy an all-inclusive drink-off at over seven bars staffed by over 20 bartenders. Party with 1,000 of your closest friends, amid state-of-the-art lights and DJs making the most of a great sound system, spinning hip hop, Top 40, club anthems, house, reggae and old school. A VIP balcony is available, as is a Platinum VIP lounge for groups, with private bottle service, all-you-can-drink champagne and a VIP hospitality hostess. 9 p.m., $100 or $125/$200 for VIP

CARNAVALESQUE @ THEATRE PLAZA: Mary Hell

Glam Society
W Hotel, 901 Square Victoria, Info: (514) 395-3100, Table reservations: (514) 395-3120, Otto reservations: (514) 395-3180
Glitz, glamour and festive frills await party people at the W this year, with DJs Evalicious, Sandy Duperval, Plastik Patrik and Christian Pronovost, a decadent meal at Otto, bubbly for all come midnight, and much more. 9 p.m., $95, $150 with meal, $910 for table service at Wunderbar or Plateau Lounge (for up to six people)

Joy 2010
Pepsi Forum, 2313 Ste-Catherine W., 4th floor, clubzone.com
Getting happy won’t be hard at this NYE bash, between their $3 formula (at six bars manned by 15 bartenders), 1,500 fellow revelers, party favours and, most importantly, house, R&B, hip hop, club anthems and old school sounds with DJs Carl Anthony and Dang. A dress code will be in effect. Limited VIP tables are available. 9 p.m./$30+

Kiss & Fly 2010
Bain Mathieu, 2915 Ontario E., kissnfly.ca
Roman decadence is the theme at this year’s Kiss & Fly, featuring professional dancers and circus performers, two rooms featuring house, tech-house, electro and techno DJs such as Jeff Fontaine, Lucie Lebel, Joubin, Hughues Raiffaud, Olivrez Style, Sputnik and Bliss. 9 p.m., $45/$55/$65, $35 after 2:15 a.m., $120 for VIP pass and open bar

Meet Market Adventures New Year’s Eve
Grand Plaza Hotel (Monet ballroom) 505 Sherbrooke E., (514) 396-9416 / 1-877-769-MEET, meetmarketadventures.com
Meet Market Adventures presents a New Year’s bash strictly for singles, with DJs & dancing, creative and interactive activities, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, party favours, door prizes (worth over $1,000), champagne at midnight and the chance to win free entry to future MMA events and an all-expenses-paid international vacation. Note that there’s a dress code, cash bar only and, for any friends coming in from out of town (or anyone looking to shack up), there are special deals on rooms at the hotel. 8 p.m., $95

Montreal New Years XS
Théâtre Telus, 1280 St-Denis, montrealnewyearsxs.com
Dance and drink your way into a new decade with open bar, DJs Vyktor Zaa (house) and Bass Sick (R&B), circus performers and body-painted models, state-of-the-art sound and visuals, a spectacular countdown, a live percussionist and an innovative bar system (featuring free-pour) to help patrons get a drink when they want it. 9 p.m., $70 ($149 with a hotel room)

New Year’s Eve Gala 2010
Holiday Inn La Plaza 420 Sherbrooke W., Info: (514) 331-6707, malibuproductions.com
Enjoy a five-course meal, open bar all night, party favours and champagne at midnight, plus free valet parking at this newly renovated art deco hotel. 7 p.m., $150

Nu Love
Entrepots Dominion, 3970 St-Ambroise
Love is the theme of this 15-hour rave, putting a positive spin on what have been hard times for most. Organizers promise a sexy, classy, underground ambiance and top-quality sound and visuals, as well as “extremely clean” facilities, and most importantly, banging house, tech-house, prog-house, electro and techno with DJs Tone Depth, Bender, Creator, Green & Lateez, Franic Lalonde and VJ Adrenochrome in the Love room and DJs Julian Prince, Peter Anthony, Arsen, Nymra & Sofisticated and Dangeron in the Feel room. The bar is open till 3 a.m., bottle service is available, and VIP tickets include access to the VIP area, open bar, hors d’oeuvres and fruit. 9 p.m., $40/$50, more at the door, limited VIP for an additional $60 (contact Pascal at 991-5254)

Odyssey 2010
Circus Afterhours, 917 Ste-Catherine E., bbcm.org
Have an epic NYE at downtown Montreal’s largest and loudest afterhours club with the Bad Boys Club, who’ve booked DJs Saeed Younan, Hakim Guelmi, René Benoit, Ian Key, Saeed Younan, King Louis, Etienne Ozborne, Stéfane Lippé, Omar El Gamal, Wippenberg, Gareth Emery, Arnej, Carl Muren and three VJs, all spread out between house, trance, urban and R&B/chillout rooms. Check the website for details about affiliated events on Jan. 1 and 2. 10 p.m., $55/$75

GLAM SOCIETY @ THE W: Sandy Duperval

Premium
Tonic, 2313 Ste-Catherine W., tonicclublounge.com
Style meets substance at this hot nightspot, enticing party people with open bar until midnight, party favours, a huge balloon drop and giant screens showing the broadcast from Times Square, not to mention fine R&B, hip hop and house care of DJs Quest, Sun and Free Fly. Please abide by the dress code (semi-formal) and note that table service is available for $25/person, open bar for $99/person. 9 p.m., $49/$69

Pressure
The Museum, 2109 St-Laurent, montrealnewyearsevetickets.com
Watch the NYC countdown amid a big balloon drop and toast 2010 with an open bar from 10 p.m., DJs spinning R&B, hip hop, Top 40, dance, trance, house and ’90s on a hot sound system with lighting to match. Jeans, runners, jerseys and baggy pants are a no-no-no-no. 9 p.m., $75

Prestige 2010
Darling Foundry, 745 Ottawa, clubzone.com
Prestige enters the NYE party fray with a formal, 21+ event in a modern, renovated Old Port space that preserves its bohemian industrial ambiance. Darling Foundry will be separated into two rooms for the occasion—Centennial (hip hop, reggae and old school) and Renaissance (classic house, R&B, electro, live remixes) with DJs Star-Q, Nighthawk Intl., Deleon, Lymetyme, Goontribe and MC Metrops. Organizers also promise the lowest drink prices in the city, bottle specials and numerous VIP packages including bottles of Moet & Chandon and Grey Goose, as well as open bar. 8 p.m., $45

Resolution 2010
Bell Centre, 1260 St-Antoine, resolutionnye.com
On New Year’s Day, Friday, Jan. 1, 2010, put your resolutions to the test with a 12-hour party starring renowned DJs Paul Van Dyk, Above & Beyond, Misstress Barbara, Second Sun, Uppercut and Kal, plus a spectacular light show and 7,000 fellow party people. 9 p.m., $80/$95, more at the door, for VIP add $35

ODYSSEY 2010 @ CIRCUS: Wippenberg

S-elebration 2010
Théâtre Olympia, 1004 Ste-Catherine E., s.elebration2010@gmail.com
Over 2,000 people are expected to “selebrate” with DJs Zoo, Arcadio Marcuzzi and Chanelle & Candela spinning house, hip hop, R&B and Top 40, with open bar all night, VIP booths, party favours, a huge balloon drop, bubbly and “the craziest countdown ever” on giant screens. 9 p.m., $89

SOMA 2010
1430 Overdale, (514) 573-6089
Revel in beats and vibes at this annual rave, starring DJs Azax Syndrom (live), Ctrl Alt Del, BR34TH3, Psydraulix, Horizon, Ihy and Hi-Lo in the Vision room, FM Radio Gods, Hidra, Tapwatr, Pixie, Olivier Saint-Germain, Camo, Dorobo and Jean-S in the Attitude room and Wally and McGen, Taal Mala, Shash’u, Living Stone, Vilify vs. Construct, Host One, Golgo13 vs. McQubiq, Rhys Taylor, RCola, Pinky38, Plecko, VJs Frigo, Mikiram and Neuronaut in the Forward Music room. 9 p.m., $60

Bars & Clubs

737 Altitude
1 Place Ville-Marie, PH2, (514) 397-0737
This penthouse party offers the best view in the city, from its 43rd floor windows and terrasse, and the view inside at this semi-formal bash (dress code in effect) won’t be too shabby either. DJs will be on duty to rock the floor with R&B, hip hop, Top 40 and dance music, while patrons load up on party favours and booze from four bars. Note that 40 oz. bottles of Finlandia Vodka or Appelton Rum will be sold for $110 each all night, and VIP service (feat. Formula 2, service included, all night), is available upon request. 9 p.m., $75

1234
1234 de la Montagne, (514) 395-1111, 1234montreal.com, VIP tickets and info: (514) 222-0776
Party large with open bar till 11 p.m. and the sonic blast of DJs MC Mario, MessiJ and Soundshakerz in the main room, Roberto Lopez in the Red Room and Luckness in Bar One. 9 p.m., $50/$60, VIP for 4–10 $1,000–$2,000

L’Appartement
600 William, (514) 866-6606
With a self-serve open bar all night, a fine meal and cocktails until 11 p.m., and a DJ bringing the old school hip hop, house and Top 40 to the table and the floor, this could be the Old Montreal dinner party to beat. 8 p.m., $100 women/$120 men, after 11 p.m. $100 men, $80 women

A-Side
3612 St-Laurent, (514) 585-6858
A-Side invites you to unwrap their Secret 2010. Maybe you’ll find it at the bottom of your glass, filled from the open bar from 9–11 p.m., or in the free beanies, t-shirts and “delicious surprises” in store. Mr. Goodman provides the music, and one ticket grants you access to the neighbouring club, B-Side. Group packages are also available. 9 p.m., $20

L’Assomoir
112 Bernard W., (514) 272-0777, assommoir.com
Dine on a five-course gourmet meal and hear the hits of the decade care of DJs Phil Larochelle and Steph Lemire. $75

B-Side
3616 St-Laurent, (514) 585-6858
A-Side’s Secret 2010 party spills over into this neighbouring club, with tunes care of DJ Derek (see A-Side above for more details). 9 p.m., $20

Balattou
4372 St-Laurent, (514) 845-5447
Reveillon Tropicale features a hot and spicy meal and music to match, and a champagne toast when the clock strikes 12. 9 p.m., $30

Balroom Bar
3643 St-Laurent, (514) 282-7665, balroombar.com
S2G Productions and Catch 33 Records presents a royal New Year’s shindig with DJ King Richard and open bar all night. 10 p.m., $55 princesses, $85 princes in advances, $70/$100 at the door

Bar & Boeuf
500 McGill, (514) 866-3555, baretboeuf.com
Feast on a five-course tasting menu (to be revealed the night of the event) and gorge on open bar all night at this elegant Old Montreal restaurant, with DJs on two floors playing ’80s, ’90s, Top 40, sexy R&B and classic house. Patrons are asked to purchase dinner tickets in advance, then reserve a time/table by phone. $75

Belmont
4483 St-Laurent, (514) 845-8443
Smirnoff presents an open-bar party promising the biggest selection of boozes and liquors in the city! 9 p.m., $30 for women, $60 for men

Bily Kun
354 Mont-Royal E. (514) 845-5392
Get silly, sappy or soused, or all of the above, to a soundtrack by DJ Nikita. 8 p.m., free

Blizzarts
3956A St-Laurent, (514) 843-4860
Bass connoisseurs are invited to carouse and shake their cabooses as Megasoid takes over the recently fine-tuned sound system at Blizzarts, with new material to boot. Rilly Guilty handles opening ceremonies, and the champagne flows at midnight. 10 p.m., $20 (available at Off the Hook, 1021A Ste-Catherine W.)

Blue Dog
3958 St-Laurent
It’s the Playaz Mascarade with the Moustache Men DJs (New Money and F.U.N.K.), Mike Casali and Parvez playing disco, rap, hyphy, jerk, electro, house, funk, boogie, reggae and more, plus champagne at midnight, giveaways of CDs and 3 Monkeys swag. 9 p.m., $10

La Boom
1254 Stanley, (514) 866-5463, clublaboommontreal.com
Party hard this NYE on two floors, in four rooms with five DJs and 25 bartenders, Formula 3 until 10 p.m. and open bar for the rest of the night. 7 p.m., $95/$105 or $125/$150 for VIP packages, bottle service packages for 4–18 people $700–$3,150

Café Campus
57 Prince Arthur E., 844-1010
Tropics Karnival promises appetizers, cocktails and gifts from warmer, sunnier climes. 8:30 p.m., $20

Casa del Popolo
4873 St-Laurent, (514) 284-3804
DJs Mark Slutsky and Raf K. (the Mirror’s film editor and news columnist, respectively) spin into 2010 in the newly expanded Casa del Popolo space, offering “champagne-style” beverages at midnight. 10 p.m., $10

Cavo
160 Notre-Dame E., (514) 861-1116
Cap 2009 with open bar from 10 p.m.–midnight, and tunes care of Grammy Award-winning DJ Hex Hector, with Loco Fern (Tumi Recordings). Giveaways include a trip for two to Los Cabos’s Temptation Resort. 9 p.m., $20/$30

Chalet Laval
1600 Robinson, (450) 688-0171
Forget “back in the day,” party like it’s “dans l’temps,” with a buffet, booze flowing freely until 11 p.m., champagne at midnight and music to jig to all night. 9 p.m., $15 with a “hunting permit” (available at Chalet until Dec. 30), $25 w/out

Club Locoloco
1426 Stanley, (514) 287-0000, clublocoloco.com
Locoloco will be crazy-crazy indeed, with open bar all night, four DJs playing Top 40, Latino, house, reggaeton, R&B and dance on a primo sound system, lights and lasers and a round of champagne at midnight, when the big ball drops in Times Square. 9 p.m., $60 with open bar, $25 w/o, $120 open bar on bottle, table included

Le Confessionnal
431 McGill, (514) 656-1350, confessional.ca
Wash away the sins of the aughts with open bar all night at this chic and cozy Old Montreal bar. 9 p.m., $60 for women, $80 for men in advance, $80/$100 at the door

Commission de Liqueurs Nightclub
3435 St-Laurent, (514) 844-4430, commissiondesliqueurs.com
Get in on the Grand Gala 2010 with DJs Pierre and Lefonque. 10 p.m., $55/$75

Copacabana
1106 de Maisonneuve W., (514) 282-7787
Dress to impress at this downtown NYE celebration, with DJs Realism and Mike, open bar until 11 p.m., a cold buffet and champagne at midnight. 9 p.m., $20/$30

RESOLUTION 2010 @ BELL CENTRE: Paul Van Dyk

Au Diable Vert
4557 St-Denis, (514) 849-5888, Reservations: (514) 710-5021
DJs are ready to rock the house of the green devil, offering a bottle of champagne for every group of four, and party favours galore. 9 p.m., $10

Eclipse Nightclub
1082 Rosemont, (514) 272-1082
What better way to welcome a new decade than attending WELCUM 2010, the swingingest party in town. Expect a buffet, prize giveaways and house music with DJ Dominik Bro. 10 p.m., $50/couple, $50 for single men (entry allowed only with another couple), free for single women

Club Entourage
1433 Crescent, 2nd floor
The gang’s all here, at the new, 700-capacity Crescent club, and they’re inviting you to escape the line-ups, repetitive club music, pretentious waiters, snooty crowds and excruciating prices. Their proposition: house, R&B, hip hop, dance, rock and Top 40s with DJ Jon Traxxx, decor, ambiance and music, unlimited local booze all night, party favours, the NYC countdown, free VIP entrance to Entourage on Jan. 1 and a dress code calling for “casual club wear.” Bottle-service booths are available. 8 p.m., $50

Espace Réunion
6600 Hutchison, otenavocadotraiteur.com, (514) 868-6363
Feast on a gourmet meal of wild game, seafood, Asian fare and a banana split bar, with unlimited alcohol from 8–11 p.m. On the musical menu are house DJs B’ugo, Boogee, djDstar, My Favorite Robot, Steve Aries, Soundshaper, Viva La Dan and special guests, split between two rooms. The lofty Park Ex venue will also be outfitted with a hair and make-up boudoir and changing rooms for those who want to keep up their appearance on New Year’s Day (the party runs till 11 a.m.). 8 p.m., $160, $60 after 11 p.m.

Folie
7500 Viau, (514) 721-4949, clublafolie.com
Celebrate for 16 hours with open bar till 10 p.m., sushi and canapés till 11 p.m., and quartier-crackin’ beats by DJs Louis-Georges Cazabon and Steph Agostino and Sunrise DJs Michel Simard, Pat Cara, Stress, Overbeat and Code 3. 8 p.m., $30/$45 door, $20 after 2am, $100 for a VIP private room

Foufounes Électriques
87 Ste-Catherine E., (514) 844-5539
Montreal’s premiere alternative rock complex hosts an NYE bash with DJs, dancing, headbanging and champagne at midnight. 9 p.m., $15/$18

Fuzzy
3 de la Place-du-Commerce (Brossard), (450) 466-6877
Réveillon-toi South Shore-style with DJs Shortcut, Huggies and Pg playing hip hop, house, R&B and mash-ups, plus open bar till 10:30 p.m., and NYC’s countdown on giant screens, champagne bottle giveaways and a balloon and confetti drop at midnight. 9 p.m., $25/$35

Gogo Lounge
3682 St-Laurent, (514) 286-0882
See the already spectacular Gogo transformed into a certain Magic Kingdom at the Dare to Dream party, where the staff will be dressed à la Disney, and DJ Yves will play hits from the ’60s through the ’90s, with bubbly flowing at midnight. Patrons are encouraged to buy tickets in advance. 8 p.m., $25 for women, $30 for men

Le Gymnase
410 Rachel E.
Mark this momentous occasion at Pop 90, featuring two DJs on two floors playing music from a decade that’s now officially retro. 9 p.m., $10

HemisphÈre Gauche
221 Beaubien E., (514) 278-6693
Get your festive fill of alternative rock, karaoke and free booze at this Little Italy showbar. 9 p.m., $40

Karma
4467 St-Laurent, Reservations: (514) 658-5761, karmaclub.ca
Share the Love this NYE with the super sounds of Angel Moraes, Steve “Bear” Sas and Steve Bishop. 9 p.m., $30/$40

Koi
3603 St-Laurent, (514) 282-3332
Intimate, exclusive and boasting an open bar from 10 p.m.–3 a.m., Koi invites patrons to party in the heart of the Main. 8 p.m., $70/$90, bottle service packages $900/$1,200/$1,500

Korova
3908 St-Laurent
DJs George Donoso III, Tinsoldierman and guest DJ Commando host another NYE edition of Pills, Thrills and Bellyaches, filling the floor with the best soul, Motown and rock ’n’ roll music. Champagne will be served at midnight. 10 p.m., $10

Light Ultraclub
2020 Crescent, (514) 288-2888, lightultraclub.com
DJs Superfly and Hill provide the house, club anthems, hip hop and old school as you gorge on an open bar, watch the countdown from NYC on giant screens and bask in an enormous balloon drop, with party favours aplenty. VIP booths with bottle service are available, and all tickets come with free admission to Light Ultraclub on Jan. 1. 9 p.m., $75

Living
4521 St-Laurent, (514) 286-9986, livingnightclub.com, Info: (514) 815-4687
Say Bye Bye 2009 and shake what your mama gave you, with help from DJs Japai, Tareq, Renegade and X spinning R&B, house, electro, pop, hip hop, mash-ups and old school in four rooms. 9 p.m., $40/$50, $100 for open bar, VIP packages $300–$1,500

Loft
1405 St-Laurent, (514) 281-8058
Loft offers crowd-pleasing musical options for New Year’s, with rock in the pub, house in one club room and hip hop and R&B in the other. Champagne will be served at midnight and a heated terrasse is available for smokers. 10 p.m., $25 for Formula 2, $40 for open bar from 7–10 p.m. and Formula 2 till 3 a.m.

OPERA: Scarlett James

Le Milieu
6545 Durocher
Conspiration conspires to make you dance till 8 a.m. (the bar is open till 3 a.m.) to the quality tuneage of DJs Nathan Burns, Roux Soundsystem (Clifford Brown vs. Marinelli), François LeBaron and Eloi Brunelle. 10 p.m., $20/$40

La Mouche
1284 St-Denis
Celebrate Saint Sylvestre with DJ Donald Lauture and a glass of Moët & Chandon to toast the New Year. 9 p.m., $55

Muzique
3781 St-Laurent, (514) 282-8887
Enter this upscale NYE bash on a red carpet via a velvet rope and enjoy electro, house, Top 40, rock and ’80s on an ace sound system with award-winning DJ Payce and guests, as well as champagne at midnight, a gargantuan balloon drop, party favours and noisemakers, a laser and light show, gourmet hors d’oeuvre stations, a professional photographer, complimentary admission to Muzique on Jan. 1 with optional bottle service and VIP booths. There’s a dress code, of course, and this party is strictly 21+. 10 p.m., $20

Nantha’s Cash & Curry
68 Duluth E., Info: (514) 994-8587
Nantha Kumar and friends serve a vegetarian-friendly 10-course Malaysian/Thai/Indian meal until midnight at this BYOB dinner party, where patrons provide the tunes (bring your iPod). 8 p.m., $30

Navia
11798 de Salaberry (Dollard des Ormeaux), (514) 684-0005, navia.ca
Fete 2010 at Allure, a celebration that starts with a five-course dinner with wine (and jazz and world beats in the background), and continues with an open bar and midnight champagne toast, party favours and party music from the ’80s, ’90s and aughts. 7 p.m., $75 for open bar, $125 for dinner and open bar

Newtown
1476 Crescent, (514) 284-6555, lenewtown.com
It’s Destiny, an NYE celebration starring Toronto’s Ill Kidz, DJs Azrik and Special K, with hors d’oeuvres, noisemakers, party favours, the Times Square countdown on a giant screen and a balloon drop. Complimentary champagne bottles will be awarded to the first 100 early birds. Please dress with “style & glamour,” and check the website for numerous VIP/bottle/limo packages for 4–10 people. 9 p.m., $50, $80 for open bar till midnight

Le Nineez
1052 Lionel-Daunais, Local 202 (Boucherville, South Shore), (450) 449-0449, nineez.com
Celebrate at this South Shore retro lounge with CKOI DJs Steve Watt and Steve “Crazy” Brown playing ’90s hits, a buffet, party favours, a retrospective of 2009, prize draws and a special countdown. 9 p.m., $25/$35, $55/$65 for open bar

Opera
32 Ste-Catherine W., (514) 842-2836, clubopera.ca
The fourth annual Montreal Ball will pack revellers into the confines of Opera, where the bar is open till 11 p.m. and the Times Square countdown hits the screen just ahead of midnight. Meanwhile, dancefloors will vibrate with the hip hop and R&B of DJs Kal and Toddy Flores, performances by Muzine and Scarlett James, plus DJ Groove in the VIP lounge. Magnums of Moët & Chandon will be awarded as prizes, and a bottle will be given away with each purchase of eight tickets. Note that this party is 21+, and the dress code is formal. 9 p.m., $49/$69, more at the door

Parking
1296 Amherst, (514) 282-1199, parkingbar.com
Transition to a new decade with Perfection, starring DJ Hector Fonseca, and a special countdown and champagne at midnight, 9 p.m., $15/$25

Plan B
327 Mont-Royal E., (514) 845-6060
DJ Pat the Brat mans the decks at this humble Plateau shindig. 8 p.m., free

La Quincaillerie
980 Rachel E., (514) 524-3000
Start the party early with hockey at 5 p.m. and hang out while the DJ handles the dancefloor till closing. Champagne and canapés will be served at midnight. 5 p.m., free

Radio Lounge
3553 St-Laurent, (514) 281-6913/ 6000 de Rome #500, radiolounge.ca
Hell and heaven, the Plateau and Brossard? That’s the way Radio Lounge sees it, with Infernale on the Main and Paradisiaque at the Dix30, hellish décor in city, angelic styles in the ’burbs. Both locations promise champagne and surprises, whether you’ve been naughty or nice. Both 10 p.m., $25/$50

Rockette
4479 St-Denis, (514)845-9010
Rock around the clock right into 2010 at this rockin’ and rollin’ bar, promising door prizes, surprises, champagne at midnight and resident DJs. 10 p.m., $5

rouge
7 Prince-Arthur W.., (514) 282-9994
Winter Wonderland is the theme of this lower St-Laurent NYE party, featuring DJs Devious and Spaz playing hip hop, R&B, Top 40, house and old school, as well as open bar until 11 p.m. 10 p.m., $40

La Sala Rossa
4848 St-Laurent, (514) 284-3804, goodsradio.blogspot.com
Fete the dawn of a new decade with another NYE edition of the Goods, filling Sala with funk, soul, jazz, hip hop, Afrobeat, Latin, Brazilian, house, underground disco, boogie, broken and next shit. Residents Scott C and Andy Williams will be joined by Basement Soul and DJ Lexis. 10 p.m., $20

Salon Daomé
141 Mont-Royal E., (514) 982-7070, lesalondaome.com
It’s a Party de Fin d’Année with Soundshaper, Seb Fauteux and Olivier St-Germain. 9 p.m., $4 before, $6 after midnight

Le Saloon
1333 Ste-Catherine E., (514) 522-1333
Mitsou’s unlikely to show, but Bye Bye Mon Cowboy 2010 promises to be a hot NYE hoedown nonetheless, with DJ Paskal Vesselinov, a performance by Kiki Chan, a five-course meal and champagne specials. 5 p.m., $50

Saphir
3699 St-Laurent, (514) 284-5093
Enjoy complimentary champagne at midnight and get caught under the mistletoe while punk, garage, soul, dead beats, no wave, oldies and pop blare, care of DJs Psychic Soviet and Métro. 10 p.m., $25/$30

SAT
1195 St-Laurent, (514) 844-2033, iloveneon.ca
I Love Neon loves New Year’s Eve, and this year the team brings in Black Strobe for a DJ set featuring Arnaud Rebotini, as well as Bobmo, Jordan Dare, le Matos live, Cherry Cola, the Laser and more. 9 p.m., $35

Seven
1432 Crescent, (514) 845-3922, clubseven.ca
Saints and sinners alike are welcome at Seven, where the bar is open, bubbly flows at midnight and the countdown from Times Square brings in the New Year. VIP tables and packages are available. 8 p.m., $80/$100

Sir Winston
Churchill Complex 1459 Crescent, (514) 288-3814
Whether partying at Winnie’s ($35/$45, includes entry to the SWC Pub and a bottle of champagne at midnight) or Karina ($75/$95, open bar from 9 p.m.–3 a.m.), the Sir Winston Churchill Pub will take care of your NYE needs.

Sky
1474 Ste-Catherine E., (514) 529-6969, complexesky.com
Lift-off with DJ Alain Jackinsky, backed by Martin C. Gaudet, a live performance by Saya, special décor and visuals, a special 10-minute countdown, access to three floors, DJs Jonathan Martin and Popstars! in the pub, DJ Mario Bross in the Cabaret, DJ Maro in the Hip Hop Room. 10 p.m., $7

Sparrow
5322 St-Laurent, (514) 690-3964
Hostess Susan Moss and DJs Roxy Moron and Matte Silver man the mic and decks at this Mile-End happening, with champagne at midnight and “formal semi optional dress code.” 10 p.m., $10

Stereo
858 Ste-Catherine E., (514) 286-0325
Party into 2010 with DJs Danny Torrence, Julian Prince, Joubin, Nicola Torriero, Bruno Brown and Eric El. 10 p.m., $45/$60

Tokyo
3709 St-Laurent, (514) 842-6838, tokyobar.com
Make Tokyo your Destination for NYE festivities, and enjoy open bar till 11 p.m., champagne at midnight and party music care of DJ Psychology and guests. 9 p.m., $25

Traffik
101 Joseph Cartier (Vaudreuil), (450) 424-6011, traffikclub.ca
Traffik’s décor, noisemakers, streamers, hats, balloon drop and NYC countdown on giant screens is your NYE Temptation. 9 p.m., $10/$20

Tribe Hyperclub
390 St-Jacques W., (514) 845-3066, tribehyperclub.com
DJ Eddie Lewis whips up a celebratory set of R&B, hip hop, club and house anthems, while patrons enjoy a light show, party favours and open bar till 10 p.m. at six bars, with eight bartenders. VIP tables are available and a dress code is in effect. 8 p.m., $45

La Tulipe
4530 Papineau, (514) 529-5000, Admission.com/790-1245
Pop your cork at Pop 80, featuring the tunes you love and champagne and canapés at midnight. 9 p.m., $30/$40

2142 Mackay,
Tickets: Ticketpro.ca/1-800-347-9958
Party till 6 a.m. at Star Struck ’09, starring DJ extraordinaire Poirier, with Hatckmatik, Uzi & Lil Dave, B’Ugo, Jon Jonas and Eddie Lewis in the house room, Manzo, Midas, Maysr and Kelly Nunes in the hip hop room. Organizers also promise complimentary champagne and food plus reasonably priced drinks for all, and bottle service for those who choose. 10 p.m., $35, more at the door

Typhoon Lounge
5752 Monkland, (514) 482-4448, typhoon.ca
On Wednesday, Dec. 30, the 12th annual Cat in the Hat party invites revellers to rent, buy, steal or create their own funky hat and sip martinis all night. All proceeds to the Children’s Wish Foundation. 10 p.m., $5

Unity II
1171 Ste-Catherine E., (514) 523-2777, clubunitymontreal.com
DJs Danny Torrence and Francis G heat up the main room with house and techno at this Village bash while the Bamboo bar features DJ Bobzilla playing pop, R&B and dance. 10 p.m., $15

XO Club Lounge
1466 Crescent, (514) 282-0111, xotikaclub.com
There’ll be hugs and kisses all over this Crescent Street joint, where the bar is open till 11 p.m., bubbly and gifts are given away gratis at midnight and DJs Blaze, Energy and OverDrive spin R&B, hip hop, dance and Top 40 for your dancing pleasure. 9 p.m., $20

Live Entertainment

Bar Lanjeu
1400 St-Jean-Baptiste, (514) 645-3359
Les Trois Accords light up this NYE party in Pointe-aux-Trembles, but seats are limited, so arrive early. 9 p.m., $30/$40

Barfly
4062A St-Laurent, (514) 993-5154
Dig the heavy-handed classic rock of Durt Loader at this low-key, no-frills NYE gig. 10:30 p.m., free

Bobards
4328 St-Laurent, (514) 987-1174
Fete the New Year with a world of sound care of Syncop, with DJ Kyou. 10 p.m., $15

IL MOTORE: Tony Ezzy

Boul Noir
551 Mont-Royal E., (514) 525-5091
aRTIST oF tHE yEAR whip out the funk for the festivities at Boul Noir, featuring open bar until 11:30. 9 p.m., $35

bourbon street west
1866 Sources (Pointe-Claire), (514) 695-6545
Body Groove will entertain the hordes at this West Island hotspot, promising open bar all night, a buffet, party favours and a balloon drop when the clock strikes. 8 p.m., $60

Brutopia
1219 Crescent, (514) 393-9277
The Wells will wield a pop/rock set, DJs Ilya and Conn Shawnery will man the decks and champagne will flow freely at midnight at this annual lower-Crescent bash. 8 p.m., $10 (coat check included)

Cabaret Cleopatra
1230 St-Laurent (2nd floor), (514) 871-8066
Expect a retro pin-up party at this red-light district institution, starring Goddess Cassandria and guests with music by DJ Faith and draws for prizes such as a pass for VIP Fetish Weekend 2010 and Cruella gift certificates, plus “spectacular” surprises. Their dress code suggestions are fetish, latex, PVC, lingerie, leather, goth, glam, Xdress, cosplay, Victorian, all black, evening wear. 10 p.m., $20

Cabaret Mado
1115 Ste-Catherine E., (514) 525-7566, mado.qc.ca
Say Bye Bye 2009 at Mado’s naughty nautical bash, starring Captain Mado and shipmates Nana, Dream, Michel Dorion, Tracy Trash, Barbada, Soleil, Celinda, Marla, Rita, Manny, Sandra and DJ Gigi. Doors 9 p.m., show 10:30 p.m., $20/$25

Café Chaos
2031 St-Denis, (514) 844-1301
Have a punk rock NYE with the Ripcordz, Ab Irato, Crimes and Nerve Control playing upstairs, with DJs downstairs. 9 p.m., $35/$40 (for open bar), $10 (for the show alone)

Cabaret du Casino
de Montréal 1 Casino (Île Notre-Dame), (514) 392-2746, Admission.com/(514) 790-1245
Have a swinging NYE bash at the casino’s Glitz & Glamour party, featuring the musical revue Party Time, a DJ and a master of ceremonies keeping the dancefloor hopping into the wee hours. Patrons can feast on aperitifs and canapés, a full gourmet meal and a round of champagne at midnight. 7 p.m., $179+ (includes free parking and coat check)

Ernie Butler’s Comedy Nest
2313 Ste.Catherine W., (514) 274-9339, Tickets: (514) 932-6378
Bring in 2010 by busting a gut care of comedians Joey Elias, David Pryde and Ali Hassan. Also on the menu, food, a champagne toast and a DJ to get the crowd dancing, post-show. Doors 8:30 p.m., show 10 p.m., $50

House of Jazz
2060 Aylmer, (514) 842-8656
Let Lydia cook up a succulent NYE feast for you and your group (group menus available for 20+ people), while Josh Rager and Sara Latendresse entertain and a round of champagne marks the start of 2010. 8 p.m., $85, $15 w/o meal, $10 after midnight

House of Reggae
1693-A, St-Denis, (514) 223-6233
Mello G & Mikey Dangerous rock steady with a full band to ring in 2010. 10 p.m., $10/$15

Il Motore
179 Jean-Talon W.
Future Shock 2010 finds Tony Ezzy and the Masters of the Universe bringing the synth-funk and electro boogie beats, with DJs Tashish, Kobal and Moonstarr keeping the dancefloor filled. 10 p.m., $17/$20

Jello Bar
151 Ontario E., (514) 285-2621
Swing into a new decade with Freddie James and DJ Andy Couchman, with open bar and a tapas buffet at your fingertips all night. 10 p.m., $80 in advance

Katacombes
1635 St-Laurent, (514) 861-6151
Germ Attack, Contagium, H.O.P.E. and Accident play hard for NYE at this punk/metal showbar. 9 p.m., $5

ERNIE BUTLER’S COMEDY NEST:
Ali Hassan

Lion d’Or
1676 Ontario, (514) 598-0709
Réveillon 2010 Viva Rio injects some southern heat into the deep freeze, inviting patrons to dress in white and party like a Brazilian. On stage will be Nico Beki, Daniel Bellegarde, Rodrigo Salazar, Vovo, l’École de samba Estação da Luz and DJ Klass, importing warm and wicked vibes from Rio. 10 p.m., $30/$35

McKibbin’s Pub
1426 Bishop, (514) 288-1580/ 6361 Trans-Canada Hwy, Complexe Pointe-Claire, (514) 693-1580
Downtown, it’s Jimmy & Jeff, while the West Island has Sona to entertain NYE party people. Both locations offer open bar until 12:30 a.m. 8 p.m., $40/$50

Metropolis
59 Ste-Catherine E., (514) 844-3500
Queb rocker extraordinaire Eric Lapointe, and buds, ring in the New Year at this annual bash. 10 p.m., $55

Moomba
1780 Pierre-Péladeau, Centropolis (Laval), (450) 973-7787
From Brooklyn, funk/soul specialists the Allstarz pay tribute to the late, great James Brown, with DJ Thomas H taking care of music after 11 p.m. A fancy, four-course Italian meal will be served during the show, and please note that evening wear is obligatory. 7 p.m., $99, or $39–$49 for after 11 p.m.

Le National
1220 Ste-Catherine E., (514) 845-2014
Dumas wraps up a five-night stand at le National with an NYE bash, supported by Boni Suba. 9:30 p.m., $25

O’Regan’s
1224 Bishop, (514) 866-8464
The Jordan Lazare Trio will see you into the new decade at this downtown Irish pub. 10:30 p.m.

Place Jacques-Cartier
(Old Montreal) lesfeeriesduvieuxmontreal.info
Between the pop and traditional music of 12 Inch and Bernadette, the prize-winning fireworks lighting up the Old Port and the tens of thousands of Montrealers enjoying the festivities by your side, you’ll forget all about the cold at this 10th annual family-friendly outdoor party. 9:30 p.m.

Quai des Brumes
4481 St-Denis, (514) 499-0467
Bring in the New Year with the Drunken Sailors, champagne at midnight, party favours and surprises. 9:30 p.m., $5

Upstairs
1254 Mackay, (514) 931-6808
Sup on a scrumptious four-course meal while the Dawn Tyler Watson Quartet eases patrons into a new decade. 8 p.m., $130

Ye Olde Orchard Pub & Grill
5563 Monkland (514) 484-1569/1189 de la Montagne, (514) 874-1569/20 Prince-Arthur W., (514) 845-7772
Choose one of three locations to fete the New Year. In NDG, Swerve rocks the house and champagne will be offered at midnight (9 p.m., free). Downtown, Shane Murphy entertains, the bar is open all night and appetizers will be served till midnight, when a round of champagne will be poured (9 p.m., $90). On the Plateau, rockabilly band the Hellbound Hepcats keep things lively, and midnight revellers can take part in a champagne toast with appetizers (9 p.m., free).