- Cleveland Pops Orchestra - Severance Hall, Concert and Dance with sopranos Erin Mackey and Stephanie J. Block.; Concert at 9pm, dancing afterwards, call 216 231-1111 for reservations.
- First Night Akron - Enjoy this family-friendly event in downtown Akron. In its 15th year, there will be fireworks, live entertainment, and over 70 artists; admission is $15, under 10 are free with accompanied by a button-wearing adult; the party starts at 5pm.
- Jeff Dunham - Identity Crisis Tour - see the popular comedian and ventriloquist perform; Wolstein Center; 8pm; prices vary.
- Cleveland Metroparks Zoo - Celebrate the New Year with crafts, animals, live music, refreshments, and even a traditional "ball-drop"; 10am - 1pm, free with zoo admission.
- New Year's Eve at the Blonde - Budapest Blonde, 6901 Rockside Rd; Independence; 216 328-8780; buffet, three drinks, sparkling wine for $60pp
- Fat Fish Blue Mardi Gras Masquerade Party - details to be announced; 216 875-6000
- Greenhouse Tavern New Year's Eve Dinner - Carnivore (meat-lovers) dinner $80; Herbivore (vegitterrean) dinner $65; wine pairing menu $50 plus tax and tip; 2038 East Fourth St., Cleveland; 216 443-0551
- Nautica Queen New Year's Eve Gala - lavish buffet and hors d'oeuvres, two levels of entertainment, free parking, and Champagne; 8pm - 1am; call 216 696-8888 for reservations.
- Mapleside Farms and Restaurant New Year's Eve Buffet - 294 Pearl Rd., Brunswick, 330 225-5576; Buffet includes prime rib, Champagne fountain, and shrimp cocktail
- Bar Cento - 1948 W. 25th Street, Cleveland, 216 274-1010; three-course NYE dinner, 6-8pm, $40; five-course, candlelight NYE dinner; $75; 9pm - midnight
- McNulty's Bier Market - 1948 West 25th Street, Cleveland - (216) 274-1010; no cover; from noon 'til 230am; free champagne at midnight
- Brennan's 27th annual New Year's Eve Party - Brennan's Party Center, 13000 Triskett Rd., 216 251-2131; live music by Frank and Dean and then some, a prime rib buffet, Champagne and a top shelf bar; 7pm - 1am; $80 per person
- Paladar - New Year's Eve Party, 28601 Chagrin Blvd, Woodmere; 216 896-9020; 5pm - 2am; a la carte dinner with choice of entrees and Latin DJ.
- Hard Rock Cafe - New Year's Eve Rockin' Bash; 9pm to 1am; $349 per couple includes party, appetizer buffet, open bar, hotel accommodations at the Renaissance Hotel, a shuttle to/from the hotel; brunch, and tax; party features music by "The Curve."
- John Q's Steakhouse - Dinner specials, including "Surf-n-Turf", hats and noisemakers, dinner served from 4pm to 11pm; public square; 216 861-0900
- House of Blues - New Year's Eve concert with Frontier, a tribute to Journey; 9pm; dinner and overnight packages at the Hyatt Regency are also available; call 216 523-2583 for tickets and details.
- Lodge at Geneva State Park , 4888 North Broadway, Geneva-on-the-Lake; New Year's Gala; overnight packages from $359; call 440 466-7100
- Chinato - First New Year's Eve Celebration; 2079 East Fourth St., Cleveland; 216 298-9080; five-course special menu in addition to the regular menu; special menu is $70 pp and includes a glass of Champagne and an after dinner drink; live music from 7pm to midnight
- Willoughby Brewing Company - New Year's Eve Celebration - 4057 Erie St., Willoughby; 440 975-0202; food, beer tastings, live music; from 8pm
- Beachland Ballroom and Tavern - New Year's Eve party - 15711 Waterloo Rd., Cleveland; 216 383-1124; five bands, dinner and Champagne toast at midnight; $18 in advance, $20 at the door
- Sergio's - New Year's Eve dinner - 1903 Ford Dr., Cleveland; 216 231-1234; three-course dinner; $55 per person plus tax and tip
- Snow Year's Eve - Progressive Field, Cleveland; celebrate the new year with skating, snow tubing and fireworks; party with dancing, dessert bar and breakfast buffet is $49; party with a prime rib dinner is $99. Visit the Indians Web site for more information.
- Dragonfly - New Year's Eve party - 1865 w. 25th St., Cleveland; full buffet with sushi and prime rib; from pm; $40pp/$70 per couple; 216 696-7774
- Garage Bar - New Year's Eve dance party; 1859 W. 25th St., Cleveland; no cover; cash bar; DJ; 216 696-7772
- Wonder Bar - New Year's Eve celebration - 2044 E 4th St., Cleveland; 216 298-4050; mixed drinks, champagne and house wine, two blues bands; $50pp/$80 per couple
- Grand River Cellars - New Year's eve party - 5750 South Madison Rd., Madison; 440 298-9838; 630pm -?; light appetizers, buffet dinner, dancing from 830pm, dessert, snacks, bottle of wine, breakfast; $67.95 pp
- Quaker Steak and Lube - 5935 Canal Rd., Valley View; 216 986-9464; DJ, 2 drinks, buffet; $25pp/$45/couple
For more New Year's Eve events, see page two
(Last updated 12-22-10)
