posted by admin on Dec 31
Note: All parties are 18+, general admission, and all phone numbers are in the 514 area code, unless otherwise noted.
Blow-out bashes
A NIGHT AT THE OPERA
Cherry, 417 St-Pierre,
841-9669
The spirit of the San Sylvestre tradition is revived at this dramatic bash, starring DJs Angel Moraes, Bruno Brown and Erik El, with bona fide, live opera by Madame Cantelli and the Cupids. Expect champagne at midnight, party favours and canapés too. Call ahead for booth reservations. 10 p.m., $60.
allure 2008
Navia, 11798 de Salaberry (Dollard des Ormeaux), 684-0005, www.navia.ca, Info/Ticket delivery: 562-5995, 774-7529, allure2008@gmail.com
On the menu at this West Island establishment is a succulent six-course tapas meal prepared by master chefs, with fine jazz and world beat during dinner, followed by ’80s and ’90s classics and contemporary Top 40, all courtesy DJ Avi. Three bars will serve free drinks from 10 p.m.–3 a.m., with midnight bubbly and party favours to boot, and there’s a heated terrrasse for smokers and VIP sections available by reservation. $125, or $75 minus the meal.
L’Assomoir
112 Bernard W., 272-0777, www.assommoir.com
Fine dining, dance-party magic with a pair of DJs and an electrifying ambience are promised at this classy Mile-End establishment. 6 p.m., $40 or $75 (two menus to choose from).
Le Bal des Boys Nativity Circus
Circus Afterhours, 917 Ste-Catherine E., www.bbcm.org, Ticketpro: 908-9090
Toast 2008 with superstar DJs Starkillers (aka Nick Terranova), featuring vocalist Gina Martina performing his hits “Discoteka” and “Scream,” and Patrick Guay. But there’s more star power in store, with Austin Leeds (“Dirty Sound”), as well as Stéfane Lippé and King Louis, with Erik El and Bruno Brown in the VIP. 10 p.m.–4 p.m., $55–$75.
BE FABULOUS
1234, 1234 de la Montagne, 395-1111, 1234montreal.com
DJs MC Mario and Messi J rock the main room, John P’s in the red room and DJ Hill lays it down for the VIPs at this NYE spectacular. Three VIP packages include six–10 tickets, with varying amounts of Moet&Chandon and Belvedere. 9 p.m., $50–$2,000.
The Bedroom Ball
Théâtre Olympia, 1004 Ste-Catherine E., 286-7884
Ring in the New Year in the presence of Playboy Playmates Tamara Sky, Brandy Roderick, Jayde Nicole, DJ Ms. Vicious, DJ Christina Cruise, DJ Astrea Leon, DJ Korina Bliss, Paula Larocca, Melissa Marie and Charlee Beer, with local DJs Andy A, Yo-C and Tiguru, 9 p.m., $60.
Barhop 2007
Various locations, Info: 924-7878, www.newyearstickets.ca
Mark the eve of New Year’s Eve (Dec. 30), with tens of thousands of your closest friends. The Barhop shuttle bus will deliver party people to 20 hopping bars and clubs downtown. “Proper attire” is required. $20.
Club Crawler
Various locations, www.montrealnewyears2008.com
Barhop’s got competition this year from this new, three-day, pre-NYE bash (Dec. 28–30), bring party peeps to La Boom, Seven, Coco Bongo, Koi and les Saints for $15.
Coco Bongo
3781 St-Laurent, 844-7169, www.montrealnewyears2008.com
“Dress sexy” for “Montreal’s wildest and wettest all-night open bar,” some frenetic party action that’s sure to spread to the venue’s huge dancefloor, lounge and ice bar on the rooftop terrasse. DJs will pump up the party with music from the ’80s and ’90s, hip hop, R&B, trance, dance and house. Tickets cost between $75–$90, or $800–$1400 for groups of four to eight, with bottle service. 8 p.m.
Countdown
Le Medley, 1170 St-Denis, 842-6557
They say it’s Montreal’s largest dancefloor, and the DJ’s R&B, hip hop and club anthems are bound to pack it with 2,000 patrons at this year’s Countdown. Serious drink specials are on from 8–10 p.m., the bar is open from 10 p.m.–3 a.m., but take note that there’s a dress code. Giant screens will broadcast NYC’s Times Square bash and a mega balloon drop will mark the midnight hour. $75.
The deep, the Funk and the Tech
Academy Club, 4445 St-Laurent, Info/tix: bicflores@gmail.com, 688-7685
Soulmeka and Therapy bring it cinematic, courtesy of Uzi, Natacha and Bic Flores, starring Tazz, Misayo, Simon B, Soundshaper and B’Ugo. It’s an epic, from 10 p.m.–10 a.m., for only $25, with an open bar until midnight, when everyone gets a round of champagne.
L’Ère de Glace (Les Planètes Tournent Plus!)
Bain Mathieu, 2915 Ontario E., Admission.com/790-1245
The fourth edition of this outer-space throwdown puts the deep freeze on the planets, but DJs Arsen, Stéphane Lemire and Bliss will keep the dancefloor heated with ’80s music, R&B, house, hip hop, rock, Top 40 and more, spread out over two rooms, as will the inexpensive beer (thank you sponsors). Bain Mathieu will be transformed into an ice-age pleasure palace, with blacklite projections and VJ visuals, with a special countdown and midnight spectacle. Get $5 off the ticket price by donating a blanket or more, for Bon Dieu dans la rue. Parking and coat check are included. $30–$40, $100 VIP (includes open bar until 3 a.m. and access to a buffet).
Final Fantasy 2008: The Real Cancun
Orchid, 3556 St-Laurent, www.clubzone.ca
Soak up the rays, tiki huts, man-made beach and piña coladas in coconuts at Orchid’s third annual Final Fantasy, hosted by the Legendary Metrops. The hip hop and R&B mix ’n’ match of DJs Payce, Mahesh and Smoove E will be your soundtrack once doors open at 9 p.m., and the bar is open until closing. At midnight, complimentary champagne will be served and 2,000 balloons will drop with Times Square’s Big Apple. It’s a beach party, sure, but don’t forget your evening wear. $79+, or $110 for VIPs, who can skip all line-ups.
Fluid
Club Soda, 1225 St-Laurent, www.fluidnewyears.com
No wallets are required at this boozy bash, though you should probably pack your Medicare card. Admission, coat check, unlimited premium drinks from 9 p.m.–3 a.m., food and tips are all included, for $95. With the VIP package ($125), you can skip the line-up and opt for champagne bottle service and table service. Those who go Platinum ($175) get unlimited champagne, access to staff rooms and a VIP hospitality hostess.
The Hottest and Most Elegant Party
Location TBA, www.montrealnewyearsxs.com
This mysterious, semi-formal event, to take place at a local landmark, promises open bar from 9 p.m.–3 a.m. (with shots served by models and show girls), appetizers, an exotic cabaret, a sexy fashion show, five bars, 10 bartenders, hundreds of revelers, including “Montreal’s elite,” and DJs Vykto Za and Bassic Sick on decks. $125–$150.
I Love Neon
SAT, 1195 St-Laurent, 844-2033, Admission.com/790-1245
The I Love Neon and Peer Pressure crews team up this year to launch 2008 with a bang. In the Neon room, Toronto’s Crystal Castles play live, with sets by NYC’s Drop the Lime (aka Curses!), L.A.’s Guns & Bombs, and locals Jordan Dare and Thomas Von Party. Meanwhile, in the Peer Pressure room, Ottawa’s Jokers of the Scene join the Peer Pressure DJs and the Nu Ravers on the Block. 9 p.m., $39.50–$55.
Interchange,
Location TBA 48 hours prior to the event on www.virb.com/interchangemtl Info: www.interchangeinc.ca
CISM’s DJ Hectic and CKUT’s DJ Cyan present an “all-night micro-electro-booty-tech throwdown,” bringing together DJs and live acts from Toronto, Detroit and right here in MTL, namely DJs B. Calloway, Jofus & Sara Scruton and our two hosts, and live sets by Naw, Heart & Soul, Radarsat-1 and Diodabscon, aka the Starworker. $20 at Atom Heart (364 Sherbrooke E.), $25 at the door.
Joy 2008
Complexe Millennium, 7500 Viau, 721-4949, Admission.com/790-1245
Bring 2008 in like a lion with a 15-hour bash, from 9 p.m.–noon. Expect open bar and a buffet for the first hour, followed by live entertainment courtesy of Louis-Georges Cazabon and Maxwell House, DJs Michel Simard, Pat Cara and Steve Warren in the MP3 Afterhours room, with Stres and Overbeat in the MP4 Urban Lounge. $50.
Koï
3606 St-Laurent, www.montrealnewyears2008.com
Formerly Discoteca, Koï boasts an open bar from 10 p.m.–3 a.m., an intimate atmosphere, a unique staff, six bartenders, party favours, giveaways and a “wild” DJ spinning the best house, R&B, club anthems and hip hop on a top-notch sound system for their first NYE bash. Dress to impress. $69.99+, or $799.95 (for VIP booths and bottles of liquor).
Kox remixed
Station C, 1450 Ste-Catherine E., Info: 303-9048, www.nyekox.com
In the 10,000 square-foot Village dance hall that once housed KOX, Patrick Legendre (founder of Bal en Blanc, Playground club, etc.) presents a serious New Year’s throwdown for “the open-minded,” with cutting-edge visual effects and high-intensity sound for DJs Nicola Torriero and Ian Key to work with. $25–$45.
Light Ultraclub
2020 Crescent, 288-2888, Info: 924-7878, www.newyearstickets.ca
Formerly System, this new joint stakes its claim as the Crescent’s new hotspot for young jetsetters, with a charming “mixer” quality. Their first foray into New Year’s action features DJ Superfly and special guests playing hot R&B, hip hop, Top 40, dance, trance, house and ’90s goodness, open bar from 10 p.m.–3 a.m., NYC’s countdown, a balloon drop and party favours. A dress code will be in effect. 8 p.m., $79.
The Main event
The Main, 3523A St Laurent, 499-7098, www.clubvibes.ca
Wine and dine on a five-course meal or dance and celebrate at what promises to be another exquisite, upscale gala event spread out over three rooms, with open bar from 9–11 p.m., hors d’oeuvres and a balloon drop following a special countdown. DJs Image, Goodfella, Ductape and Knight Rider will spin top-notch R&B, old school and house, as of 8 p.m., for $39–$110–VIP packages with bottle service are available by reservation. This party is 19+, “dress to impress.”
Meet Me at the Rialto
Rialto, 5723 Parc, 994-TEAM, www.streetteamzent.com, Admission.com/790-1245
Street Teamz Entertainment, Rickey D, Music Is the Key and Italian Stallion present another of their always anticipated parties, with hip hop, house, R&B and old school DJs Majess, Little Thunder, Rocaway Sound, Chunes, Cracked, the Almighty Flight. 10 p.m., $45.
montreal ball
Opera, 32 Ste-Catherine W., 842-2836, clubopera.ca
Opera’s second annual Montreal Ball rolls out the red carpet for all comers, and the Team Canada DJs. Expect open bar from 9–11 p.m., complimentary champagne and strawberries, and tons of prizes up for grabs. $49–$89, more at the door.
OPERA: Team Canada
New Year’s Eve Ball
Le Social, 1445 Bishop, 849-8585
Count down to midnight in a bona fide, 700-capacity vintage mansion, where the booze will flow free and freely from four bars, 9 p.m.–3 a.m., serving tapas and canapés, a glass of champagne, party favours and DJ Lance’s best house, R&B and old school selections. A dress code will be in effect. VIP rooms are available by request. $85.
The oscars
Time Supperclub, 997 St-Jacques W., 392-9292
For your consideration, Time celebrates the Academy Awards this NYE, a strictly black-tie affair starring DJ David Waxman. Feast on a fine three-course meal and a glass of classy champagne on arrival. 7:30 p.m. (punctuality encouraged), $125 plus tax and service.
Premium 08
Tonic, 2313 Ste-Catherine W., Suite 207, Info: 924-7878, www.newyearstickets.ca,
This elite, 21+ party will take New Year’s into overtime at the Pepsi Forum’s new, 1,000-capacity club/lounge, with high ceilings, powerful sound and lighting, 18 private booths around the dancefloor, two massive island bars and a VIP mezzanine with its own bar, their vodka and champagne stocked by hosts Belvedere and Moet & Chandon–open bar from 9–11 p.m., with party favours all night long. DJs Keith Dean and Bo will rock bodies with house, R&B and hip hop. Expect to see the Times Square countdown on giant screens and a gargantuan balloon drop at midnight. Indoor and valet parking are available. The dress code is “strictly fashionable club wear.” The first 500 tickets cost $49, the rest $69, with 75 VIP tickets going for $99. Call to inquire about table reservations with fancy booze, ranging from $600–$2,000.
Pressure 2008
The Museum, 2109 St-Laurent, Info: 924-7878, www.newyearstickets.ca
With an open bar from 10 p.m. –3 a.m., five rooms, three dancefloors and over 3,000 people, this party could very well relieve a year’s worth of pressure. Count down to midnight with the folks from Times Square on five giant screens, dance to DJ Groove’s hip hop or Karl B’s house and club anthems on a state-of-the-art sound system. 9 p.m., $85, more at the door.
Resolution 2008
Bell Centre, 1260 St-Antoine, Admission.com/790-1245
Track Live and Bal en Blanc bring you an all-night dance extravaganza, from 9 p.m.–noon (no alcohol after 3 a.m.), with house and trance DJs Steve Lawler, Vibe, Stephan Grondin, Creator, Sander Van Doorn, Markus Schulz, Franco Fabi and Wizz rocking the arena with 500,000 wattts of sound. $100.
BELL CENTRE: Markus Schulz
Revolution
1433 Crescent, Info: 924-7878, www.newyearstickets.ca
The goal of the first NYE bash at this new, 600-capacity Crescent spot is to ditch the usual “line-ups, repetitive club music, pretentious waiters, snooty crowds and excruciating prices” in favour of letting loose in a classy, cozy atmosphere with house, R&B, hip hop and Top 40 on the dancefloor. Doors open at 8 p.m., four bars serve free bevies from 9 – 3 a.m. and the Times Square broadcast on a giant screen will count down to midnight. Tickets cost $49.99, and the dress code is “casual club wear.”
Les Saints
30 Ste-Catherine W., 875-5757
Party large at les Saints’ annual bash, in the Dôme tradition. Seven bars manned by 15 bartenders will serve free drinks from 10 p.m.–3 a.m. while party people occupy a huge dancefloor with a state-of-the-art sound system. Six giant screens will broadcast the Times Square countdown to midnight, when there’ll be a balloon drop and party favours for all. 8 p.m., $89.99.
Seven
1432 Crescent, 845-3922, www.clubseven.ca
Formerly the Vatican, Seven’s got open bar from 10 p.m.–3 a.m., champagne at midnight, the Times Square countdown, party favours, a balloon drop and dance music a-plenty. $99.99, more at the door.
Sir Winston
Churchill Complex 1459 Crescent, 288-3814
The three floors of the Sir Winston Churchill Pub Complex turn into a New Year’s party palace, with three DJs keeping peeps on three dancefloors, one small, complimentary bottle of bubbly per person on arrival and party favours a-plenty. 7 p.m., $35–$45.
Soma 2008
Théatre Sans-Fil, 411 Letourneux, Info: 572-5945
Techno-philes can once again turn to Soma for an epic evening (10 p.m.–noon) of electro, prog and psy, with live sets by Polaris, Nuclear Ramjet, FM Radio Gods, Omni, PushRecordPlay, gabriel_p, Kode Six, the Weirding Way, Ekoplex and Virtual Light and DJs Br34th3, Rickam, Longstocking, Stephan, Zaid K, Omni, Clown, Olivier St-Germain, Dorobo, Cherry Cola and VJs Mikiram, Frigo and Microdot. Advance tickets cost $60 and are available at Psychonaut (154 Prince Arthur E., 844-8998) or online at www.wantickets.com/EventDetail.aspx?e_id=32779.
W Hotel
901 Square Victoria, Reservations: 395-3180
Time-travel into 2008 with Wunderbar’s futuristic 2030 theme, the Plateau Lounge’s retro 1930s New York ambience and Ristorante Otto’s deluxe meal option. For $145 + tax and service, enjoy all three parties, from Otto’s haute cuisine to Wunderbar’s “deep and sexy house anthems of the future” and Plateau’s burlesque, visuals and “special appearances from the era’s most infamous guests” (aka Tommy-toting gangsters).
Wilson
500 McGill, Info/ticket delivery: 879-9555, 833-0878, www.restaurantwilson.com
Located in Kaizen’s old spot in Old Montreal, Wilson is serving up three heaping options for a hot New Year’s party: the dinner gala event at 7:30 p.m. includes a glass of Moet & Chandon champagne or a Belvedere martini on arrival, followed by a three-course meal ($85); open bar from 10 p.m.–3 a.m. ($85); or both, the dinner and open bar from 7:30 p.m. till closing ($153). After dinner, patrons can revel in Wilson’s two rooms and two ambiences, with DJs mixing classic house, “sexy R&B,” hip hop, ’80s, ’90s and Top 40, plus party favours and a midnight balloon drop.
Bars & clubs
737 Altitude
1 Place Ville-Marie, PH2, 397-0737, Info/tickets: 924-7878, www.newyearstickets.ca
Fete the New Year at this annual, 1,200-capacity penthouse party with a famous view, overlooking the city from 737 feet above ground, a heated terrasse, open bar from 8–10 p.m., party favours, three VIP rooms and the best R&B, hip hop, Top 40, dance, trance, house and ’90s classics, with a dress code, of course. $45.
Balroom Bar
3643 St-Laurent, 282-7665
Bow or curtsy to DJ King Richard’s hype hip hop, Top 40, house and R&B this NYE, at a semi-formal party. 10 p.m., $50–$75 (ladies) and $75–$100 (gents).
Barraca
1134 Mont-Royal, 525-7741
DJ Naej will weave some party magic at this resto-bar, offering a goûter by reservation, bubbly at midnight and plenty of surprises. 8 p.m., $10.
La Bête Humaine
1637 Van Horne, 278-0001, www.labetehumaine.ca
Amuse your taste buds and your eardrums with fine cuisine and music among beauties and beasts. $50.
Bifteck
3702 St-Laurent, 844-6211
At ye olde lower-Plateau rock dive, expect shooter specials all night, bubbly and a cold buffet at midnight. Free.
Le Bifthèque
6705 Chemin de la Cote-De-Liesse, www.clubzone.ca
Meet Market Adventures presents a singles dinner and dance party featuring the Lady Luck Duo Live Band, a four-course gourmet dinner, “creative and interactive activities” and a chance to win a Winterlude Day Trip to Ottawa. Dress to impress, 8 p.m. for dinner ($69.95) or 9 p.m. general admission ($49.95).
Bily Kun
354 Mont-Royal E. 845-5392
It’s business as usual chez Bily, with the eclectic electronic stylings of the Bernick brothers (aka Slap and Xavier Lebuis). 8 p.m., free.
Blizzarts
3956A St-Laurent, 843-4860
Party for a cause this year with the Beautiful People Association, featuring DJ Adam White and special guests, plus champagne and kisses at midnight. A portion of the proceeds go to WaterCan.com, a Canadian charity that builds water wells in Africa. The organization will get one dollar from every ticket, plus a donation to match that total from the bar. 9 p.m., $12–$15.
La Boom
1254 Stanley, 866-5463
Big sound system, big décor, big balloon drop, big-screen Times Square broadcast, big laser and light show, five DJs in four rooms, 25 bartenders serving free drinks all night, and plenty of party favours – that’s the score at this annual bash, sure to sell out soon. Dress nice, SVP. 8 p.m., $95.
Café Campus
57 Prince Arthur E., 844-1010
Resident DJs Lagrange, Napolitaine, In Your Face and Disco Dan rise to the réveillon challenge this year, rocking two dancefloors, with plenty of surprises in store. 7 p.m., $20 (only available at the door).
Casa del Popolo
4873 St-Laurent, 284-3804
DJs Slutsky, Jay Watts III, CFCF and Alexander will provide the soundtrack to Casa’s annual New Year’s spectacular, promising a free glass of sparkling wine and good times. 9 p.m., $5.
Chez Serge
5301 St-Laurent, 270-3262
“Party like a rock star!” is the theme at this Mile-End hot-spot (formerly Boa), brought to you by the owners of Gogo Lounge and Boa. There are “stupid party tunes,” in store, as well as dancing on every possible surface (including the astro-turf ceiling), costumes, classic music videos, champagne at midnight and general excess. 9 p.m., $20.
Coda
4119 St-Laurent
Six Vicious and BlingMod lay down the soundtrack to Coda’s “pre-party dinner ripper” at Sing Sing (77 des Pins E.). $25 tickets include a buffet and champagne. Mofomatronix hits the decks at Coda at 10 p.m., while Six Vicious and Ghislain Poirier tag-team for the rest of the night ($7). Listen up for deets about the Mile-End after-party.
Diable Vert
4557 St-Denis, 849-5888
Celebrate 2008 at this venue’s 10th annual New Year’s bash, offering champagne at midnight, Formula 3 drink specials all night and loads of midnight surprises. $25–$40, more at the door.
Divan Orange
4234 St-Laurent, 840-9090
“Punch, Potluck & Love” once again brings together the upbeat exotica and contagious kitsch of the Royal Air Togo and Sonido Nordico DJ teams, who brought you the St-Lawrence taco party/dance-a-thon cruise last August. Back on dry, cold land, they’re offering “psycho cumbia exotique,” “power baile rigodons,” with traditional Québécois tunes and much more in the mix. It’s open bar on punch, beer, etc., and yes, it’s a potluck—patrons are encouraged to bring anything they’d like to share, even meat (it’s a vegetarian resto by day). 8 p.m., $35.
Eclipse Nightclub
1082 Rosemont, 272-1082
Swing into the New Year with Wellcum 2008, the sexiest party going. The libertine establishment promises a buffet, champagne, prizes and dance/house music. 9 p.m., $50/couple, $25 for single women.
Edgar Hypertaverne
1562 Mont-Royal E., 521-4661
DJ Elmo cranks it up from 9 p.m.–3 a.m., with champagne, confetti and party favours at midnight, $10. Groups can reserve a table before 11 p.m., for $65 per person, which includes a bottle of hard stuff.
Foufounes Électriques
87 Ste-Catherine E., 844-5539, Admission: 790-1245,
If you don’t already feel like you’re living in the Ice Age, Foufs will make it real with their frosty makeover by a movie SFX pro (“Hell has frozen over,” they say). DJ Mutante brings the noise to the old hard-rock haunt, promising free champagne at midnight and cheap drinks besides, as of 8 p.m., for $15.
Frappé
3900 St-Laurent, 289-9462
This pool-bar réveillon promises a slice of Portuguese cake and a glass of champagne at midnight, with DJ Yasper on the decks. 10 p.m., $5.
Funkytown
1454 Peel, 282-8387
There’ll be champagne and DJ Claude Cormier’s disco and pop picks on arrival, hors d’oeuvres, party favours and prizes throughout the night, among them cash, t-shirts, champagne and a gift certificate for a parachute jump. Tickets cost $30, or $55 at the door.
Gogo lounge
3682 St-Laurent, 286-0882
Heaven is the theme of this year’s Gogo party, which will see the multi-coloured bar transformed into cloud nine, and staffed by angels. Dance the night away to their ’70s and ’80s retro rock, as of 9 p.m., and toast the New Year with a free round of champagne. Tickets cost $30 (girls) or $35 (guys).
Gymnase
4177 St-Denis, Admission.com/790-1245
Long-running ’60s night C’est Extra celebrates the new year, with Mademoiselle Julie and MC Champagne on DJ duties, bubbly and canapés at midnight. Doors open at 8 p.m., tickets cost $25 and are available at the venue or la Tulipe (4530 Papineau) or le National (1220 Ste-Catherine E.).
Hard Rock Café
1458 Crescent, 987-1420
This party gets going at 11 p.m., with a unique countdown and some free booze at midnight, for $15.
Helm
273 Bernard W., 276-0473, www.helm-mtl.ca
Two DJs will keep the dancefloor lively at this soirée, promising finger food for those who show between 8–10 p.m. ($40 cover, or $20 thereafter), along with bubbly at midnight.
House
4521 St-Laurent, 286-9986, www.housenightclub.ca
Say “I (heart) 2008” at this House party, featuring open bar from 9 p.m.–3 a.m. (for $80, or $100 for Moet & Chandon and Belvedere), with resident DJs Japai, Blast and Tareq.
Korova
3908 St-Laurent
Weekends Never End and A Fly Is on the Wall bring you “Dance Yer Year Off!!!” with Half Baked live from 11:30 p.m.–midnight and DJs Hovatron (Bassculture), We Are Ortiz (of We Are Wolves) and both promoter crews, with champagne at midnight and cheap drinks besides. 10 p.m., $8–$10.
Loft
1405 St-Laurent, 281-8058
Formula 1 drinks, champagne at midnight and resident DJs in two rooms (rock and electronic) will ease party people into 2008. $10, 9 p.m.
Madhatter’s
1220 Crescent, 987-998
DJ Joey serves up the tunes at this friendly student dive, promising a hot and cold buffet, party favours, a champagne toast and a draw for a keg party. 8 p.m., $15–$20.
Mile End Bar
5322 St-Laurent, 279-0200
“The Last Mile” promises acrobatic spectacles this NYE, with DJ Yovan providing an equally dazzling soundtrack on the second floor, with Top 40 tunes programmed downstairs. Tickets include one free drink and champagne at midnight. A limited number of VIP group packages are available by reservation, and the bar will give away one ticket for free with the purchase of 10. 8 p.m., $15–$25.
Newtown
1476 Crescent, 284-6555
Party music will keep Newtown’s lounge and club lively. Patrons can expect party favours, the Times Square countdown and finger food a-plenty. 9 p.m., $35–$45.
Nightclub
1003 Ste-Catherine E.
Count down to midnight with the broadcast from Times Square, champagne in hand, drink for free from 9–11 p.m. and feast on a great buffet. $60.
Parking
1296 Amherst, 282-1199, www.parkingbar.com
DJs Peter Rauhofer and Alain Jackinsky lord over the dancefloor at this Village hotspot, with a special countdown on five giant screens, champagne, décor and specials. 8 p.m., $45 at Priape (1311 Ste-Catherine E.).
Pinokkio
1320 de Maisonneuve W., www.pinokkio.ca
This club brings back the best of the ’90s, and promises an infernal red-carpet bash for New Year’s, with grand décor, noisemakers, balloons, champagne and a buffet. Dance and dress like a champ. 9 p.m., $50.
Plan B
327 Mont-Royal E., 845-6060
DJ Nikita spins into 2008. 8 p.m.
La Quincaillerie
980 Rachel E., 524-3000
Top tunes of the ’80s and ’90s lead the charge into 2008 at this dance party, promising champagne and canapés at midnight. 9 p.m., $20.
Radio Lounge
3553 St-Laurent, 999-2396
“Welcome to Paradise,” says Radio Lounge, “let our angels guide you to pleasure,” with a little champagne, a lot of buffet and heaps of festive decor. 9 p.m., $50 or more at the door.
Redlite
1755 De Lierre (Laval), (450) 967-3057, www.red-lite.net, www.wantickets.com
Redlite’s annual Extravaganza runs all night, with Malicious live in the hip hop room, Frigid in the house room and DJs Jester, Kleancut, Cesar Romero, Kwite Sane and more. $25.
Rockette
4479 St-Denis, 845-9010
The Plateau’s premier underground rock bar promises sweet music, door prizes and champagne. 8 p.m., $5.
La Sala Rossa
4848 St-Laurent, 284-3804, Info:www.goodsradio.blogspot.com
Spend a “Giant NYE 2008,” with the Goods, aka the Mirror’s own Scott C (happy birthday at midnight), Moonstarr, Andy Williams, Tash and Kobal. Expect a champagne toast at midnight at this honest-to-goodness, no-frills throwdown. 10 p.m., $20.
LA SALA ROSSA: Moonstarr
Salon Daomé
141 Mont-Royal E., Info: 928-7070, info@lesalondaome.com
The Microzoo crew’s Nathan Burns and Soundshaper join Fizz Factory’s Seb Fauteux for electronic dance action and a round of champagne for the bar at midnight. 9 p.m., $15–$20.
Saphir
3699 St-Laurent, 284-5093
DJs Plastik Patrik, Commando and Napoléon will spin rock, new wave, alternative, garage, punk, “hipster” and Britpop on one floor, DJs Mr. Black, Uriel and NYC’s DJRU crank the EBM, goth, industrial, electro, synthpop and alternative on the other while patrons suck the open bar dry. 10 p.m., $30, $15 after 1:30 p.m.
Le Skratch
965 Curé Labelle (Laval), (450) 686-POOL, www.leskratch.com
Two pairs of tickets to Hawaii are up for grabs at this NYE bash, also featuring music, a buffet, bubbly, party favours and a special countdown. $10.
Sky
1474 Ste-Catherine E., 529-6969, www.complexesky.com
Transition ’08 is divided into four parts at this Village mainstay, with DJs Pascale McCoy and Robert Ouimet in the pub, Mario Bross in the cabaret, David Laguer in the Latino room and, straight from the fabulous Vnus Confessions Tour, Francis G in da club.
Sofa Bar
451 Rachel E., 285-1011
Celebrate with DJ David, an open bar from 10 p.m.–midnight, a round of champagne and a buffet. 8 p.m.
St-Sulpice
1680 St-Denis, 844-9458
Spread out over seven rooms—each with its own bar, and music ranging from Québécois chanson to electro—St-Sulpice has a little something for practically every taste. A free round of champagne and super drink specials will really pack ’em in. 8 p.m., free.
Stereo
858 Ste-Catherine E., 286-0325
DJs Peter Bailey, Danny Torrence, Joubin and Alain Jackinsky bring the New Year’s noise. 1 a.m., $55.
Syndrome
5777 St-Laurent, 278-5746, www.barlesyndrome.com
This alternative rock bar hosts a Super Party this NYE, with Super drink specials, a Super countdown, Super door prizes and party favours, and of course Super tunes. $8–$15.
Tokyo
3709 St-Laurent, 842-6838, email@tokyobar.com
Destination 2008 stars DJ Psychology (main room) and DJ Johnny Jungle (VIP), with open bar from 9–11 p.m. $20, more at the door.
Tops
1545 le Corbusier (Laval), (450) 973-8677, www.tops-laval.com
DJ JF-Lauzon will spin the year’s top tunes, with host Anthony Horng at his side. Expect a hot and cold buffet, bottles of champagne, a special musical countdown, all kinds of door prizes and party favours. 9 p.m., $40/$50.
Tribe Hyperclub
390 St-Jacques W., 845-3066, www.tribehyperclub.com
DJ Quest brings the best R&B and hip hop to this Old Montreal hotspot, offering free drinks at four bars staffed by eight bartenders, from 8–10 p.m., party favours and 800 hype party people. A dress code will be “in full effect.” $45.
La Tulipe
4530 Papineau, 529-5000, Admission.com/790-1245
Pop 80 holds its annual New Year’s edition, hosted as ever by MC Hasard, with champagne and canapés for all at midnight. 8 p.m., $40 at la Tulipe or le National (1220 Ste-Catherine E.), $45 at the door.
Typhoon Lounge
5752 Monkland, 482-4448
Open on NYE for the first time in years (though their Dec. 30 Cat in the Hat charity shindig is still on), Typhoon does it up semi-formal, with DJs playing requests, hors d’oeuvres and individual champagne bottles for all. 9 p.m., $20.
Unity II
1171 Ste-Catherine E., 523-2777, www.clubunitymontreal.com
This is “The End,” with house DJ Danny Torrence and guests in the main room, pop, R&B and dance with Bobzilla, a host and other stage acts. 9 p.m., $10 at Priape (1311 Ste-Catherine E.) or Unity, $15 at the door.
Velvet
420 St-Gabriel, 878-9782
A cute bar and gritty sounds get together as DJs Kaotik, LVX and Arketype spin electro, EBM, synthpop and industrial at Velvet, close to Champ de Mars metro. 10 p.m., $10 (includes two free drinks and champagne at midnight).
Vogue
3785 St-Laurent, 928-6332
“Bubbles and Blue” is the debut NYE bash for Vogue, formerly Rumba. DJs Ruckus and Torus hit the decks with hot R&B and hip hop while MC Jay Soul pumps you up. A complimentary bottle of XO Hypnotiq can be yours with the purchase of two premium bottles of Moet, and random gift giveaways from ENDIGEE & Party-World Entertainment go down all night. Note that a dress code will be in effect. 8 p.m., $35.
Xotic
1466 Crescent, 282-0111, Tickets: 1-866-824-8212
The beautiful people (dress to impress) will toast 2008 with DJ Overdrive, spinning R&B, hip hop, reggaeton and Top 40. Everyone gets VIP treatment from 9–11:30 p.m. and champagne at midnight, with a chance to win prizes and receive random gifts. 8 p.m., $25–$35.
Zoobizarre
6388 St-Hubert, www.myspace.com/zoobizarre
The first anniversary of Sharp à l’os brings together the club night’s all-star DJs. 10 p.m.
Live
Barfly
4062A St-Laurent, 993-5154
It’s live music on tap at the Main’s littlest dive. 9 p.m., free.
Bobards
4328 St-Laurent, 987-1174
Syncop’s live set will bridge the ethnic divide, playing both raï and traditional Québécois chanson, with DJs Kyou and Sly abetting the “cabane à souk.” 9 p.m., $20.
Bourbon Street West
1866 Sources (Pointe-Claire), 695-6545
Freddie James plays R&B and Top 40 while patrons sup on a hot & cold buffet and open bar. There’ll be a balloon drop and champagne prizes at midnight. 8 p.m., $75.
Brutopia
1219 Crescent, 393-9277
The Shane Murphy Band and DJ Ilya will provide the soundtrack for this year’s Bru’ bash, featuring a lavish buffet, all manner of party favours and champagne at midnight. 9 p.m., $25.
Cabaret Mado
1115 Ste-Catherine E., 525-7566, www.mado.qc.ca
Bye Bye 007, hello Mado, the hostess with the mostest, performing alongside the likes of Nana Dream, Tracy Trash, Miss Vicky, Frankie Dee and Célinda. Diva Madame Simone mans the door. 9 p.m., $15–$20.
Café Chaos
2031 St-Denis, 844-1301
Local punk perennials Ripcordz, with guests, return to Chaos for their annual New Year’s bash on the second floor (9 p.m., $15), while a DJ rocks the first floor, which features open bar (10 p.m., $35–$40).
CAFÉ CHAOS: The Ripcordz
Cabaret du Casino de Montréal
1 Casino (Île Notre-Dame), 392-2746, Admission.com/790-1245
Feast on some scrumptious eats and potent potables as you watch the final performance of Rock Story, a live homage to ’70s and ’80s classics that’s been rocking the casino since mid-November. 7 p.m., $179.99–$199.99.
Clyde’s
286 Lakeshore (Pointe-Claire), 630-8118
The Blue Diamonds will cover five decades of music in their spectacular live set at this West Island mainstay, offering champagne at midnight and a buffet. 9 p.m., $25.
House of Jazz
2060 Aylmer, 842-8656
Jazz aficionados can choose between feasting on fine cuisine at 8 p.m., to the tune of the Paradise Jazz Band, for $89.99 + tax and service (reservation required), or simply enjoying the music and midnight madness for $15, or the music alone, after midnight, for $10–everyone gets a glass of bubbly. The one and only Michelle Sweeney will entertain from 10:30 p.m. into the wee hours.
Katacombes
1222 St-Laurent
It’s time for punk-rock-eoke with a new set of covers by les Backovers, plus shooter and pitcher specials. 9 p.m., $3.
Kola Note
5240 Parc, 274-9339, Tickets: 932-6378
Comedians Steve Patterson, Phil Shuchat, Dan Bingham, Scott Faulconbridge and Heidi Foss are lined up to tickle your funny bone at the Comedy Nest’s annual gala. Expect party favours, a champagne toast and finger food at midnight, as well as free admission to a non-festival Nest show anytime in 2008. Coat check is included. $60.
Lambi
4445 St-Laurent, Tickets: Admission.com/790-1245, Info:www.
littleangelscharity.org
Little Angels presents a Costume Party Against Cancer with DJ Krayzee Mike, live music by Kali, Tony Ezzy, Richard Baxter and the Montreal Drumline, Ryan Luxenberg (winner of the Montreal Guitar Grand Prix) and more, live painters Jessica Alfonso and Judith Brisson, as well as comedy, theatrical performances, portraits, costume prizes and food. 9 p.m., $40, $60 VIP (one free drink and many raffle tickets for prizes).
LAMBI: Tony Ezzy
McKibbin’s Pub
1426 Bishop, 288-1580
Sona’s back to woo audiences on one of McKibbins’s three floors, while DJs play dance music to the throngs upstairs. Tickets include two free drinks, finger food, champagne at midnight. 8 p.m., $35.
Metropolis
159 Ste-Catherine E., TicketPro: 908-9090
Éric Lapointe’s annual bash blasts off at 9:30 p.m., $52.
Moomba
1780 Pierre-Péladeau, Centropolis (Laval), (450) 973-7787
If you missed out on the Police reunion, or simply didn’t want to pay arena prices, spend your New Year’s with the Police Experience, the “official” tribute to Sting and the boys. $40–$50, or $115 + tax and service for VIP (table d’hôte dinner included).
Le National
1220 Ste-Catherine E., 845-2014, Admission.com/790-1245
Dumas returns to le National for another New Year’s celebration, with opener Jérôme Minière. 9 p.m., $22.
LE NATIONAL: Jérôme Minière
O’Regan’s
1224 Bishop, 866-8464
Ruben Cam and Anna will entertain at this Irish haunt, offering free first-drinks and champagne and hors d’oeuvres at midnight. $15.
Place Jacques-Cartier
(Old Montreal) lesfeeriesdenoel.info
Celebrate with music and fireworks in the great outdoors at the eighth annual Grand Bal du Novel An, which attracts thousands of brave souls every year. The Pub St-Paul Allstars play at 9 p.m., Belzébuth at 10:30 p.m.
Upstairs
1254 Mackay, 931-6808
The Dawn Tyler Watson Quartet will entertain a crowd dining on a sumptuous meal and champagne at midnight. 8 p.m., $145 + tax and service (reservations are suggested).
UPSTAIRS: Dawn Tyler Watson
Ye Olde Orchard Pub & Grill
1189 de la Montagne, 874-1569
Good Time Charlie brings 2007 to a close at a party featuring drink specials, a buffet and a round of champagne for midnight. $10.
