DOWNTOWN

AMPM Lounge
What: Rap-rock act Mickey Avalon hosts the "Destination 2010" celebration with sets by DJ Backline and DJ Skibblez. Party favors, giveaways, champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight.
Details: 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. 300 N. Akard St. $50 presale at wantickets.com. VIP and "rock star" packages start at $1,000. 214-244-1662. ampmdallas.com.

Dick's Last Resort
What: Dick's "Semi-Famous New Year's Eve Bash" features food, music by Filet of Soul, champagne toast at midnight.
Details: Dinner is served between 4 and 7 p.m. The bash runs from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. 2211 N. Lamar St. $49.99 per person for the "Big Package," which includes cover, an appetizer and entrée, dessert, survival kit and champagne toast at midnight. After 8 p.m., $10 will get you in the door for the rest of the evening's entertainment. 214-747-0001. dickslastresort.com.

Ghostbar
What: Music by DJ Dre and DJ WishFM, guest appearance by Desperate Housewives' Jesse Metcalfe (right) and a raffle for Sony TVs.
Details: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. 2440 Victory Park Lane, in the W Hotel. $100 presale at groovetickets.com. 214-720-9919. n9negroup.com.

Iron Cactus
What: DJs spin and Nu Groove Band performs. Cocktails, beer, wine and light hors d'oeuvres included with admission.
Details: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. 1520 Main St. $125. 214-749-4766. nyeindallas.com.

House of Blues
What: Texas country band Reckless Kelly performs with the Trishas and Rodney Parker.
Details: Doors at 7:30 p.m. 2200 N. Lamar St. $25-$75. 214-978-2583. houseofblues.com.

House of Blues (Cambridge Room)
What: Local rock and soul band Odis performs with Dovetail and Pale Horse.
Details: 8 p.m. 2200 N. Lamar St. $20-$25. 214-978-2583. houseofblues.com.

Joyce Lounge
What: "A Perfect 10" celebration includes music by DJ Masai, DJ Shahzad and DJ Primo. $1,000 balloon drop and champagne at midnight.
Details: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. 723 N. Pearl St. $35; $45 for VIP tickets. 214-922-9911. clubjoyce.com.

New Year's Nation
What: Local chef Doug Brown offers a special menu that includes DIY slider and potato stations and dessert displays.
Details: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Aloft Hotel, 1033 Young St. $110 general admission, $1,050 for VIP table seating six. dallas.newyearsnation.com.

Plush
What: The "Ultimate NYE 2010" includes a video set in the main room featuring Willie Trimmer and DJ Ivy, while DJ Aiden and Matt Lamb spin in the club's Zodiac Lounge.
Details: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. 1400 Main St. $50 advance tickets at wantickets.com. VIP room access ranges from $1,200 to $2,500. 214-843-2400. myspace.com/plushdallas.

Skye Bar
What: The party is hosted by Vanessa and Angela Simmons, with local rappers Play-N-Skillz serving as co-hosts. Free bubbly at midnight.
Details: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. 1217 Main St. $20 presale at partychaser.com, $100 at the door. 214-741-1059. partychaser.com.

Sunset Lounge
What: This year's party theme is "Kiss 2009 Goodbye." Party favors, appetizers and champagne toast.
Details: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. 3030 Ross Ave. $50 advance tickets at wantickets.com. $75 at the door. $300-$1,000 to reserve a table. 214-823-8193. sunset-lounge.com.

Victory Park
What: Third-annual "Big D in NYE" event features fireworks at midnight, music by Limelight, Live 80 and the Bright. It will be broadcast on Channel 8 starting at 11:05 p.m.
Details: Starts at 6 p.m. in the AT&T Plaza, 3030 Olive St. Free, but wristbands are required for entrance. Get wristband details at bigdnye.com.

GREENVILLE AVENUE/LAKEWOOD

Barley House
What: Beatles tribute band Hard Night's Day performs.
Details: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. 5612 SMU Blvd. $40. 214-824-0306. barleyhouse.com.

Café Izmir
What: A four-course Mediterranean dinner and live Spanish guitar music.
Details: 7 p.m. 3711 Greenville Ave. $55 per person ($80 for dinner and entry to Kismet Hookah Lounge's festivities next door). 214-826-7788. cafeizmir.com.

Dubliner
What: DJ Marcel Pinto spins and complimentary champagne toast at midnight.
Details: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. 2818 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-818-0911. dallasdubliner.com.

Hotel Capri
What: This year's party will have a "champagne night out" theme, with every attendee getting tickets for free champagne. Multiple DJs will spin.
Details: Time TBA. 2020 Greenville Ave. Ladies $10, men $20, couples $25. 214-370-9944. myspace.com/thehotelcapri.

Kismet Hookah Lounge
What: "New Year's Eve Under the Stars" with party favors, shot specials and a champagne toast.
Details: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. 3707 Greenville Ave. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. 972-639-7209. kismetdallas.com.

The Libertine Bar
What: DJ Rob Viktum spins hip-hop, funk and R&B. Free champagne toast and party favors.
Details: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. 2101 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-824-7900. libertinebar.com.

Stan's Blue Note
What: Shot specials, half-price appetizers, live DJ and champagne toast at midnight.
Details: 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. 2908 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-827-1977.

St. Martin's Bistro
What: French-American restaurant serves up a special three-course menu.
Details: 5 p.m. to midnight. 3020 Greenville Ave. $75 per person. 214-826-0940. stmartinswinebistro.com.

Zúbar
What: DJs Tyrone, Brent and Love spin old-school hip-hop.
Details: 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. 2012 Greenville Ave. $10. 214-887-0071. thezubar.com.

IRVING

NYLO Dallas
What: The Las Colinas hotel features live music from the Project and a set by DJ A-One. Champagne toast and breakfast buffet at midnight.
Details: 8 p.m. 1001 W. Royal Lane. $30. "Stay & Play" room packages available. 972-373-8900. nylohotels.com/irving.

KNOX-HENDERSON

Barcadia
What: DJ Red Eye will spin. Champagne toast at midnight.
Details: 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. 1917 N. Henderson Ave. No cover. 214-821-7300. barcadiadallas.com.

Candleroom
What: Party favors, drink specials and a champagne toast.
Details: 9 p.m. 5039 Willis Ave. Cover TBD. 214-370-4155. candleroomdallas.com.

Knox Street Pub
What: Happy-hour prices all night, guest DJ, party favors, complimentary valet and champagne toast.
Details: 4447 McKinney Ave. Free for women, $20 for men (first drink is on the house). 214-528-5100. knoxstreetpub.com.

Old Monk
What: Party favors and midnight champagne toast while a DJ spins.
Details: Bar opens at 4 p.m., DJ starts at 9:30. 2847 N. Henderson Ave. $5 cover after 9 p.m. 214-821-1880. oldmonk.com.

Wish Ultralounge
What: The nightclub will be festooned with snow and holiday decorations while DJ Krave spins. Champagne toast at midnight.
Details: Doors at 8 p.m. 3001 Knox St., Suite 210. $35 for general admission, $45 and $65 for VIP admission. 214-389-5723. wishultralounge.com.

Ziziki's
What: The Mediterranean mainstay offers selections from a special three-course dinner menu.
Details: Seatings at 6, 8 and 10 p.m. 4514 Travis St., Suite 122. $45. 214-521-2233. zizikis.com.

OAK CLIFF/SOUTH DALLAS

Absinthe Lounge
What: The John Lewis Band performs. Free champagne toast at midnight.
Details: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. 1409 S. Lamar St., Suite 8. $10. 214-941-9338. absinthelounge.net.

Belmont Hotel
What: Western swing band Shoot Low Sheriff performs at Smoke, and DJ Christian spins at Bar Belmont.
Details: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. 901 Fort Worth Ave. No cover for the entertainment; the prix fixe menu at Smoke is $60 per person. 214-393-4141 for dinner reservations. For room pricing and reservations, call 1-800-951-2997. belmontdallas.com.

Brooklyn Jazz Cafe
What: Mahogany and Jam Box perform, and the cafe's courtyard DJ spins R&B, soul, reggae and jazz.
Details: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. 1701 S. Lamar St. $40. 214-428-0025. brooklynjazzcafe.com.

Gilley's
What: Austin roots rocker Brandon Rhyder performs with guest Bobby Duncan.
Details: 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. 1135 S. Lamar St. $15. 1-888-445-5397. gilleysdallas.com.

Jack's Backyard
What: Blues-rock act Cricket Taylor and the Electro-Magnetics perform.
Details: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. 2303 Pittman St. No cover. 214-741-3131. jacksbackyarddallas.com.

Palladium Ballroom
What: Access Dallas, 106.1 Kiss FM, Salon D, Marciano and Quick present Glow 2010, featuring DJ sets by Shifty (Crazy Town), DJ R1ckone (Black Eyed Peas), Ivan G, a Guess by Marciano fashion show. Hosts include Billy the Kidd, Bryleigh Rayne, Jacklyn Watkins and DD Johnson.
Details: Doors at 8:30 p.m. 1135 S. Lamar St. $30; $75 for VIP. 214-755-8278. dallasnye.com.

Poor David's Pub
What: Texas bluesman Bugs Henderson performs with country-rock opener Glitter Rose.
Details: 8:15 p.m. to 2 a.m. 1313 S. Lamar Blvd. $32.50. 214-565-1395. poordavidspub.com.

PLANO

Holy Grail Pub
What: The bar's festive beer dinner features soup, salad, an updated take on surf and turf (braised beef cheeks and butter-poached crab) and a sushi-style dessert topped with champagne sauce. Complimentary midnight toast.
Details: 7 p.m. 8240 Preston Road. $50. 972-377-6633. holygrailpub.com.

Loft 610
What: A bash featuring party favors and music by DJ Seth Lowery.
Details: 10 p.m. 5760 State Highway 121, Suite 175. $10 for men, free for ladies. 972-377-2500. loft610.com.

NYLO Plano at Legacy
What: A masquerade mask is required at this event. The overnight package includes a dinner buffet for two, bottomless sparkling wine, champagne toast at midnight, an evening in a NYLO loft, and a breakfast buffet in the morning.
Details: 7 p.m. 8201 Preston Road. $299 per couple. 972-624-6990. www.nylohotels.com/plano.

UPTOWN/OAK LAWN

Aura
What: "Cirque de Aura" features resident DJs Avi and Rev spinning hip-hop, house, Top 40 and dance.
Details: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. 2912 McKinney Ave. General admission $50; $75 for VIP. 214-762-2872. aurauptowndallas.com.

Dish
What: Drink specials, light hors d'oeuvres, party favors, a guest DJ and champagne toast.
Details: Dinner from 5:30 to 11 p.m., then the New Year's bash goes from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. 4123 Cedar Springs Road, Suite 110. $20. 214-522-3474. dish-dallas.com.

Four Lounge
What: Private lounges available with seven-course meal for up to 30 people.
Details: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. 2418 Allen St. 214-998-7508. ivlounge.com.

Grapevine Bar
What: All-inclusive New Year's party features drinks, a dinner buffet, champagne toast and shuttle service to a nearby hotel.
Details: 7 p.m. 3902 Maple Ave. Call for $65 advance tickets; $80 at the door. 214-522-8466. thegrapevinebar.com.

Hotel ZaZa/Dragonfly
What: A Roaring '20s-themed "Bubbles & Babes" party featuring DJ Jeff Mitchell, flappers, burlesque dancers and a champagne tower. Three- and five-course dinner celebrations with wine pairings are available, along with room packages.
Details: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. 2332 Leonard St. $75 general admission. Monarch Urban Bistro & Lounge packages range from $350 to $595 per couple. Phantom Ballroom packages run $150 to $399 per person. RSVP required. 214-468-8399. hotelzazadallas.com.

Idle Rich/Blackfriar pubs
What: These neighboring bars will offer party favors, DJ entertainment and midnight champagne toast.
Details: Bars open at 3 p.m., DJ starts at 9:30. Idle Rich Pub, 2614 McKinney Ave. $5 cover after 9 p.m. 214-965-9926. idlerichpub.com. Blackfriar Pub, 2621 McKinney Ave. $5 cover after 9 p.m. 214-953-0599. blackfriarpub.com.

JR's Dallas
What: New Year's party includes a 2009 Top 10 countdown at 11 p.m. and a champagne toast at midnight.
Details: 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. 3923 Cedar Springs Road. No cover. 214-528-1004. caven.com.

Lemon Bar
What: Free New Year's gathering with bottle service available and a champagne toast at midnight.
Details: 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. 3699 McKinney Ave., Suite 106B (in the West Village). Reserve bottle service by calling 214-443-6043 or e-mailing joseph@thelemonbar.com. thelemonbar.com.

Lift Lounge
What: Upscale event with party favors and a champagne toast at midnight.
Details: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. 2404 Cedar Springs Road, Suite 400. $50 in advance, $75 at the door; $750 and up for a table, $950 and up for cabanas. Reservations required. 214-468-0050. lift-dallas.com.

The Londoner
What: Full 4-course dinner for the early crowd, including caviar and champagne. Free late-night party for everyone else. Champagne toast at midnight.
Details: 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. 2909 Thomas Ave. Dinner seatings at 6, 7 and 9 p.m.; $55 per person. E-mail info@londonerdallas.com to make reservations. Free admission after 10 p.m. 214-979-2333. londonerdallas.com.

Lotus
What: Party includes hors d'oeuvres, chocolate fountain and an open bar.
Details: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. 2900 McKinney Ave. $100. Reservations required. 214-298-3836. lotusbar.com.

ROK Republic
What: "Alice ROKS Wonderland" event features a Mad Tea Party, Queen of Hearts bottle service, free champagne at midnight and a set by DJ Inzo.
Details: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. 2922 Hall St. $25 presale, $50 at the door. Group packages start at $850. 214-999-0053. rokrepublicuptown.com.

Round-Up Saloon
What: Gala includes an all-night buffet, cash balloon drop, champagne and breakfast at midnight.
Details: 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. 3912 Cedar Springs Road. $10 in advance, $12 at the door. 214-522-9611. roundupsaloon.com.

Station 4
What: 2009 Top 10 countdown at 11 p.m., champagne toast at midnight.
Details: 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. 3911 Cedar Springs Road. Discount cover between 9 and 10 p.m. 214-526-7171. caven.com.

Sue Ellen's
What: Music by Anton Shaw and the Reason, champagne toast at midnight.
Details: 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. 3014 Throckmorton St. Discount cover between 8 and 10 p.m. 214-559-0707. caven.com.

Uptown Bar and Grill
What: Party includes $3 shot specials, karaoke at 9:30 p.m. and champagne toast at midnight.
Details: 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. 2523 McKinney Ave. 214-969-9433. uptownbarandgrill.com.

CONCERT HIGHLIGHTS

Deathray Davies
What: Ring in 2010 at one of East Dallas' most laid-back hangouts, to the sounds of John Dufilho and company playing their '60s-inspired, hook-heavy indie rock. Midnight toast and pizza buffet included. With opening acts Salim Nourallah and Buttercup.
Details: 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Bryan Street Tavern, 4315 Bryan St. $40. 214-821-4447. bryanstreettavern.com.

Jonathan Tyler & the Northern Lights
What: Dallas' blues-rock sensation is looking forward to another fruitful year in 2010, as Atlantic Records will release the full-length album Pardon Me. Add equally good live local acts RTB2 and Air Review to the mix, and you've got one of the more exciting musical NYE events in town.
Details: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave. $15-$25. 214-824-9933. granadatheater.com.

Riverboat Gamblers
What: This Denton/Austin punk band's guitarist, Ian McDougall, is still on the mend after being hit by a car in October. But, as evidenced by the band's Fun Fun Fun Fest performance in November, the setback won't keep singer Mike Wiebe and his other bandmates from whipping their fans into a frenzy.
Details: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. The Loft, 1135 S. Lamar St. $15. 1-800-745-3000. ticketmaster.com.

Toadies
What: It's a sort of dream come to life for the true Dallas hard rock fan. The Toadies return home to play the historic, recently re-opened Deep Ellum venue Trees. The Boom Boom Box and Dove Hunter open.
Details: 7 p.m. Trees, 2709 Elm St. $45. 214-741-1122. treesdallas.com.

Bad Sports, Uptown Bums, Video
What: Three of Denton's most buzzed-about punk bands take over Rubber Gloves for its version of "New Year's Rockin' Eve." Don't expect too many frills from this soiree; the music is the sole focus here, and for good reason. And you can't beat the cover price for those over 21: It's free.
Details: 9 p.m. Rubber Gloves, 411 E. Sycamore St. Over 21 free, under 21 $5. 940-387-7781. rubberglovesdentontx.com.

Winter Massacre at Ridglea Theater
What: Fans of the heavy stuff might just be flocking to Fort Worth for a multi-band affair featuring Element Eighty, Within Chaos, Skard Soul, Grim, Adnerim, Tyrade and more. FYI, the event's poster shows a demonic kid slaying Santa.
Details: 5:30 p.m. Ridglea Theater, 6025 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth. $15. 817-738-9500. ridgleatheater.com.



COMEDY EVENTS

Addison Improv
What: Actor/comic Christopher Titus performs.
Details: 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. 4980 Belt Line Road, Suite 250, Addison. $40 for early show, $65 for late show. 972-404-8501. improv.com.

Ad-Libs
What: Comedy troupe performs its 23rd annual New Year's Eve show.
Details: 10 p.m. at Mouth, 2626 Main St. $75. 214-754-7050. www.ad-libs.com.

Backdoor Comedy
What: Local comic Paul Varghese performs with Aaron Aryanpur, Raj Sharma and Linda Stogner.
Details: 8 and 10 p.m. Inside the Doubletree Hotel, 8250 N. Central Expressway. $25 for early show, $40 for late show (includes champagne toast and dancing after the show). 214-328-4444. backdoorcomedy.com.

Four Day Weekend
What: Troupe performs, with a "cocktail-style" dinner prepared by Reata, party favors and dancing.
Details: Dinner at 8, show at 10 p.m. 312 Houston St., Sundance Square, Fort Worth. $75. 817-226-4329. fourdayweekend.com.

Hyena's Comedy Nightclub
What: Comedians J.R. Brow and Jason Brown perform.
Details: 8 and 10:30 p.m. 5321 E. Mockingbird Lane. $30 or $40 for early show, $55 or $65 for late show. 214-823-5233. hyenascomedynightclub.com.