There are numerous New Year’s parties in LA to bid farewell to 2013 and welcome 2014 in style. From Hollywood nightclubs to classy dinners and jazz, there’s a party to suit every taste.
‘Lost in Space’ at Avalon
1735 Vine St, Los Angeles
It doesn’t get more futuristic than outer space. This year’s “Lost in Space” themed New Year’s Eve party at Avalon will feature house music by Fedde Le Grand and Sultan + Ned Shepard. Attendees can get lost in the music as they dance their way into 2014.
Happy Endings at Club Nokia
800 W. Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles
With music from DJs Sour Milk and Justin Credible from the Power 106 radio station, the show at Club Nokia ensures a happy ending to the year 2013. Guests can enjoy special live performances and giveaways in one of the trendiest parts of town.
The Edison Cabaret Ball
108 W. 2nd St #101, Los Angeles
Take a trip through history with an eye on the future at the Edison Cabaret Ball. The venue maintains the artifacts and architecture of its power plant past and is designed with Art Nouveau and Industrial Gothic detailing. In addition to a selection of food and drinks from the full Edison menu, the ball will include music by the Magnolia Memoir band and DJ Johnny Abrahams, a midnight champagne toast of Perrier Jouet, and performances by stilt walkers, tap dancers and other eccentric characters.
Cleopatra’s New Year’s Eve at Egyptian Theatre
6712 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles
Named after one of the most famous rulers in history, Cleopatra’s New Year’s Eve party at the Egyptian Theatre promises indulgence fit for a pharaoh. The party features five full-service open bars all night, themed rooms playing everything from Top 40 to hip hop, a light show of modern-day hieroglyphics and Egyptian costumes.
Shangri-La Hotel New Year’s Eve Party
1301 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica
The evening begins with a four-course dinner in the Shangri-La Hotel dining room. After their gourmet meal, guests will head to Suite 700 for music, cocktails and a midnight cocktail toast. Suite 700 is Santa Monica’s only rooftop open-air bar and lounge with panoramic views of the coastline.
New Year’s Eve Comedy Extravaganza and Countdown Bash at the Laugh Factory
8001 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles
For some, New Year’s is a bittersweet occasion. On one hand, it’s the end of an era; on the other, it signals a new beginning. With over four hours of laughs induced by a group of all-star comedians, the New Year’s Eve Comedy Extravaganza and Countdown Bash at the Laugh Factory will take the edge off for those who don’t do well with change.
New Year’s Eve Party with Billy Child at Vitello’s Jazz and Supper Club
4349 Tujunga Ave, Studio City
The newly remodeled jazz and supper club on the second floor of Vitello’s Trattoria will host three-time Grammy winner Billy Child for a night of fine dining, drinks and entertainment. The party includes a four-course chef’s prix fixe dinner, a midnight champagne toast and music by Billy Child’s Electric Quartet with vocals by Moira Smiley. It should be a classy and unforgettable way to ring in the New Year.
