Kipp Avenue in Kemah may be the place to be Monday.: Handout
Bay Area:
New Year’s Eve at the Kemah Boardwalk
Family, fun and fireworks are all on the water in Kemah. Starts at 10 p.m. Kipp Avenue in Kemah. Call 281-334-9880 or visit www.kemaboardwalk.com.
Kelly McGuire’s 9th annual New Year’s Eve Bash
The Kelly McGuire band will perform 7:30 p.m. to midnight atHilton Houston NASA Clear Lake, 3000 NASA Parkway, 77058. Tickets cost $279 per couple and include an open bar during the entire event,champagne and chocolate covered strawberries, a midnight buffet and late checkouts. Call 281-333-9300.
New Year’s Eve at Gulf Greyhound Park
Check out the 13 live greyhound races, a buffet and of course champagne.Starts at 6 p.m., 1000 FM 2004, La Marque .
Big Texas Clear Lake
Starting at 7 p.m., this party includes a midnight countdown complete with a balloon drop and champagne toast along with some party favors. 803 E. NASA Road 1, Webster. Call 281-461-4400 or visit www.bigtexassaloon.com.
Bay Area Harbour Playhouse's New Years's Gala
Song, dance, buffet and champagne are all going down at 9 p.m. at the Harbour Playhouse, 3803 Texas 3, Dickinson. Cost is $35 per person. Call 281-337-7469.
The Woodlands/ Spring area :
Bar Louie on The Waterway
For $65 at Bar Louie in Town Center you get cocktails, party favors, breakfast/snack buffet and entertainment will be offered. Call 281 719-1900.
New Year's Eve Spectacular
The Texas Repertory Theatre will host a celebration starting at 4 p.m. at 14243 Stuebner Airline Road. Comedian/breast cancer advocate Michelle Thomas, magician Jim McKenzie and Elvis tribute artist Vince King will provide the entertainment. Tickets are $50. Call 281-583-7573 or www.texreptheatre.org.
Houston Symphony
The Houston Symphony and conductor Brett Mitchell will perform at 8 p.m. at Centrum, 6823 Cypresswood Drive, Spring. Tickets are $35-$65 at www.cypresscreekface.org.
Sugar Land :
New Year's Even Gala at CityCentre
The Next Level Band will be on hand from 7:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. at CityCentre at La Quinta Drive, Missouri City. Tickets are $85 and include access to all-night cash bars, food and live music. www.golfquailvalley.com
2013 Rockin' New Year's Eve Bash
Dinner, dancing and a performance by cover act the Doppleganger Band will be going on at 7 p.m. at Stafford Centre Performing Arts Theatre and Convention Center, 10505 Cash Road, Stafford.Tickets are $65 at www.staffordcentre.com
Sugar Land's New Year’s Eve on the Square
Children’s celebrations will begin at 7 p.m. at 2700 Town Square Place with street performers, chalk art ,music and fireworks. At 9:30 p.m. the party resumes with the New Year’s Eve celebration for the adults until 1 a.m. A giant ice cube will also be on hand.
Other areas :
Kings Harbor in Kingwood
Classic rock band Acoustic Villains will perform starting at 5 p.m. in the plaza of Kings Harbor Waterfront village, 1660 W. Lake Houston Parkway, Kingwood. Call 713-629-5200.
ComedySportz in Memorial
ComedySportz will host two shows at 8:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. at ComedySportz 901 Town & Country Blvd. Admission is $16 for adults and $14 for students and senior citizens. www.comedysportzhouston.com
Kids can have fun in Katy
Adventure Kids Playcare, a drop-in childcare center in Cinco Ranch’s Villagio Town Center, is having a Kids New Year’s Eve Party from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Reservations and more info www.adventurekidsplaycare.com.
Midnight in the Gardens in Galveston
Midnight in the Gardens - A Fabulous Affair will be at the Moody Gardens Convention Center and will be transformed into a lavish party ballroom. Th event starts at 7:30 p.m. at 1 Hope Blvd., Galveston. Party band Commercial Art will be performing and there will be food and drink stations. Tickets run $425 for couples and $225 for singles. For reservations, call 888-388-8484.
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Scout Bar in Webster is hosting a live music New Year's Show including Born From Ruins!
Con: Scout Bar is a total dive dump. Pro: I always have an awesome time there.