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Tonight this downtown hot spot is pulling out all their bags of tricks. Along with aerial performances and dazzling fire displays, they'll have great drink specials, a large balloon drop, a champagne toast and $20,000 in prices. 9 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Warehouse Live813 St. Emanuel, 713-629-3700
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Lucky's Pub
801 St. Emanuel, 713-522-2010
Clubmonkey is notorious for their rowdy parties, and this celebration will be no exception. BLT (Black Tie, Lingerie & Toga) IV will have live bands on one end, and DJs, dancing and plenty of drinks in between. $69 to $259. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
2301 N. Millbend Dr., The Woodlands
Hang out at this resort all night with dinner packages to the Glass Menagerie that include live music, dancing, party favors and a champagne toast.
Woody's Pub
11835 Jones Rd., 281-955-0200,
www.myspace.com/woodyspubhouston
Breakfast buffet, champagne toast and live music by the VillainsX4. $45 for a table of four.
XO Lounge
2611 San Jacinto, 713-651-9900
The Black & White New Year's Eve Gala features DJ X-Ray and guest DJ David Cruz spinning the best of everything. Complimentary champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight. $20.
Zilkha Hall
Hobby Center, 800 Bagby
If you're feeling like leaving 2007 in class, then join Ars Lyrica as they present the Clandestine Classics, little-known masterworks by Bach and Handel. Join the musicians for a gala champagne reception and silent auction in the Hobby Center Founders' Club after the performance. $15 to $50. 9 p.m.
Zula Restaurant
705 Main, 713-227-7052
These are the kinds of decisions you want to make the last night of the year. Grilled shrimp, crab cakes, masa-crusted quail, blue crab salad, Liberty Farms duck breast or Southern fried oysters?