Nightlife – South County
Cascade Lanes, Lounge and Casino: Performers: Dec. 31, Old School Dropouts New Year’s Eve Party; Jan. 3. No cover. 17034 116th Ave. S.E., Renton. 425-226-2035.
Firecreek Grill and Raw Bar: Dec. 31, New Years Eve dinner for two special, live music. 2019 W. Meeker St., Kent. 253-856-5170.
Gonzo’s Bar and Grill: Dec.31, New Years Eve Party with DJ Patrick. Open to ages 21 and older. 15423 S.E. 272nd St., Suite 101, Kent. www.gonzosbarandgrill.com.
Interchange Bar & Grill: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Dec. 31. Karaoke. Open to ages 21 and older. 8429 S. 228th St., Kent. 253-854-5650 or www.interchangebar-grill.com.
Jack’s Pub and Grill: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Dec. 31, live reggae music with The General. No cover. Must be 21 or older. 3901 N.E. Fourth St., Renton.
The Royal Bear Pub and Eatery: Performers: Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve with Black Dog; Jan. 3, 35731 W. Valley Highway, Algona. 253-833-6686.
Nightlife – Eastside
Bake’s Place: 8 p.m.-midnight Dec. 31, Little Bill and the Bluenotes New Year’s Eve Celebration ($95, includes dinner). Cost: $27 for show only. 4135 Providence Point Drive S.E., Issaquah. 425-391-3335, www.bakesplace.org or Events@bakesplace.org.
Café Harlequin: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Dec. 31, Live Jazz Through the Holidays, featuring Finn Hill Jazz. 107 Lake St., Kirkland. 425-296-1616 or www.cafeharlequin.com.
El Gaucho Bellevue: Performers: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fridays-Saturdays, The Trish Hatley Trio. 555 110th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. 425-455-2715.
Laughs Comedy Spot: Live comedy shows 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays, and 8 and 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Performers: Dec. 31, Bengt Washburn; Jan. 2-3, Brent Weinback. 12099 124th Ave. N.E., Kirkland. 425-823-6306, www.ticketweb.com or www.laughscomedy.com.
Rock Bottom Brewery: Live music 9:30 p.m. Saturdays, including: Jan. 3, The Unoriginals. Ongoing: Fridays, DJ night. 550 106th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. 425-462-9300 or www.rockbottom.com.
Twisted Cork Wine Bar: Performers: Dec. 31, Clinton Ellison Project. Performance times: 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays; 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 6-9 p.m. Sundays. 900 Bellevue Way, Bellevue. 425-637-0808.
The Spot Off Main Neighborhood Bar and Billiards: Events include: Sundays, karaoke; Tuesdays, open mic; Wednesdays, team trivia night. 20 103rd Ave. N.E., Bellevue. 425-646-6434 or www.thespotoffmain.com.
Vertigo Lounge and Grill: 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dec. 31, NYE Party ’08. 989 112th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. www.jazzatvertigo.com.
Vino Bella Wine Bar: Dec. 31, New Years Eve Party, $45, reservations required. 99 Front St. N., Issaquah. 425-391-1424 or www.vinobella.com.
Wilde Rover: 9 p.m. Dec. 31, New Year’s Celebration with Pop Offs. Ongoing: Tuesdays, Jamdawgs; Thursdays, Dan Purser. 111 Central Way, Kirkland. 425-822-8940 or www.wilderover.com.
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