Here’s your guide to what’s happening on New Year’s Eve
All events Dec. 31 and in Lexington unless otherwise noted. Check with venues for availability before visiting.
Donny Brook
6 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Cheapside Bar and Grill, 131 Cheapside. 859-254-0046. Cheapsidebarandgrill.com. $10-$15.
Enrique Gonzales and his Big Caribbean Band
7 p.m.-midnight. Brasabana, 841 Lane Allen Rd. Special New Year’s Eve menu available. 859-303-5573. Brasabana.com.
Tom Senff
7-11 p.m. Giuseppe’s Restorante Italiano, 4456 Nicholasville Rd. 859-272-4269. Giuseppeslexington.com.
Brother Smith
7 p.m. Austin City Saloon, Woodhill Shopping Center. 859-266-6891. Austincitysaloon.com. $10.
Lexington Philharmonic, Casino Royale: the Music of James Bond (see story on page 16)
7:30 p.m. Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. 859-233-4226. Lexphil.org. $25-$75.
Tee Dee Young
Doors open 7:30 p.m. Parlay Social, 249 W. Short St. Call for reservations: 859-244-1932. Parlaysocial.com. $75 includes live music, valet, coat check, party favors, NYE menu, half bottle of champagne.
Five Below Band, Tinderbox Sideshow
8 p.m. Manchester Music Hall, 899 Manchester St. Also featuring: burlesque dancers, March Madness Marching Band, DJ Cash, Roll ’n’ Smoke Food Truck. 859-537-7321. Manchestermusichall.com. $30.
Todd Yohn
8, 10:30 p.m. Comedy Off Broadway, The Mall at Lexington Green. 859-271-5653. Comedyoffbroadway.com. $23.
Ageless Country
8 p.m.-midnight. VFW Post 4075, 104 E. Second St., Frankfort. $10.
DJ Crowe and Edenspeak
8 p.m. Twisted Cork, 3344 Partner Place. 859-224-3600. Twistedcorklex.com.
Boogie G & The Titanics
8:30 p.m. Backstretch Sports Bar & Grill, 1784 Bryan Station Rd. Free. 859-309-2225. Bit.ly/2ibPJ2B.
Jeff Blackburn & The Git Go
8:30 p.m. Christies, 115 N. Broadway, Georgetown. 502-316-1940. Christinis.us.
Greg Austin, Grayson Jenkins Band
8:30 p.m. Henry Clay’s Public House, 112 N. Upper St. 859-368-7754. Henryclayspublichouse.com. No cover.
Catagory 5
9 p.m.-2 a.m. It’s 5 o’clock Somewhere, 210 E. Maple St., Nicholasville. Party favors, toast at midnight. 859-553-2623. Facebook.com/its5somewhere. $5.
21c Masquerade Ball
9 p.m. 21c Museum Hotel, 167 W. Main St. $125. Music by Kentucky Pro DJ, and a special band feauturing members of BRENDA, The Deloreans, Maximón, and Wax Fang. Open bar, hors d’oeuvres by Lockbox, midnight champagne toast. 859-899-6800. 21cmuseumhotels.com/lexington. $125.
DJ Rice and the Payin’ Dues Blues Band
9 p.m.-midnight. Azur, 3070 Lakecrest Circle. 859-296-1007. Azurrestaurant.com.
Rebel Without a Cause
9 p.m. Willie’s Locally Known, 286 Southland Dr. Willieslocallyknown.com. $5.
Kung Fu Grip
9 p.m. Brick Alley, 325 St. Claire St., Frankfort. Finger foods, champagne toast. 502-875-2559. $8 single, $15 couple, .
Unknown Hinson
9 p.m. Cosmic Charlie’s, 723 Ashland Ave. Cosmic-charlies.com. $20.
Prohibition Party: Joslyn and The Sweet Compression
9 p.m. The Burl, 375 Thompson Rd. Also featuring Heavy Sole, Short & Co. Prohibition inspired menu by Kentasty Catering, bootleg inspired cocktails, costumes encouraged Theburlky.com. $10 includes free champagne toast and ballroom drop.
Gatsby Party: Buffalo Ridge Jazz Band
9 p.m. Belle’s Cocktail House, 156 Market St. Facebook.com/bellescocktailhouse. $30 single, $50 couple advance; $40 single, $70 couple at the door.
Bruce Lewis & Friends
9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. The Grey Goose, 170 Jefferson St. 859-233-1500. Greygooserestaurants.com. No cover.
The Space Cowboys
9 p.m.-1 a.m. Banners, 3650 Boston Rd. $10 includes music, party favors and free champagne toast at midnight. Full food menu until 2 a.m.
Masquerade Bash
9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Grand Reserve, 903 Manchester St., Suite 190. Three venues. Music by The Wooks, Honeychild, DJ Ryan Coxx. Cocktails, champagne, costumes optional. 859-608-5069. Bit.ly/2iEJiI7. $40, $75 VIP.
Blackberry Smoke
9 p.m. Louisville Palace Theatre, 625 S. Fourth St., Louisville. 502-583-4555. Louisvillepalace.com. $35-$60.
Them GD Bangs, Swamp Hawk, When Particles Collide, Lung
9 p.m. Green Lantern, 497 W. Third St. Bit.ly/2iqRXuq. $8.
Idiot Glee, Chlorine, Mark Murray
9 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Al’s Bar, 601 N. Limestone. Facebook.com/alsbarlexington. $8 ages 18-20, $5 ages 21 and older.
LexVegas
9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Malabu Pub & Grille, 239 Surfside Dr. $5. 859-278-9003. Bit.ly/2hlIWRI.
Mandy Ray
10 p.m.-2 a.m. Chevy Chase Inn, 833 Euclid Ave. Champagne toast at midnight. 859-266-9422. Bit.ly/2iqI3sN. No cover.
Comedy show featuring Chris Hurst
10 p.m. Al’s Beer Garden, 601 N. Limestone. Also featuring: Patrick Monahan, Catherine Perkins, Pete Wolynec, Greg Allen Cornett and host, Joe Cooper. Facebook.com/alsbarlexington. No cover.
Mike Archer Band
10 p.m.-2 a.m. Cocktails Bar & Grill, 3090 Old Todds Rd. Cocktailsbarandgrill.com.
DJ Flex City
10 p.m. Tin Roof, 303 S. Limestone. Champagne toast at midnight. Tinrooflexington.com. $5 advance, $10 at the door.
This story was originally published December 29, 2016 at 2:36 PM with the headline "Here’s your guide to what’s happening on New Year’s Eve."