The New Years Eve Party Guide
You might still be digesting from yesterday’s holiday meal, traveling back to the PGH, heading back to work or enjoying the tail end of your holiday break – either way – now that Christmas is over with, we’ve got New Years Eve on the brain. We’re here with another holiday party guide to help you decide what in the world to do in the 412 to send 2011 out with a bang. Maybe there are more house parties this year, because we’re rather surprised there aren’t more options. Don’t let that stop you from finding something to tickle your fancy. Below is a list of everything we could find, as well as some recommendations of our own. Planning ahead never hurt anyone!
First, we’ll hit you with a few of our favorite haps for celebrating NYE to the fullest. Everyone has different taste, but we’d like to think we know a thing or two about how to woop it up.
Peaceburgh at the First United Methodist Church in Friendship
Most people want some booze on New Years to celebrate but some of us are high on life. The Peaceburgh Community is hosting a one of a kind New Years Celebration where they asked, “What would the Mayans do on NYE for 2012?” It’s not about the end of the world folks, it’s about a brand new beginning, total transformation. In fact the Mayan prescription for 2012 is to live in joy and that’s exactly what the Peaceburghers are doing at the First United Methodist Church in Friendship. There may not be booze but there will be a night filled with DJs spinning every thing from classic soul to reggae, fire dancers, yoga, drum circles, gonging, live art, massage, reiki, tarot readings, and even a little hip hop from our own Kellee Maize. The party goes from 8pm to 4am, so you can always swing by after your other shindigs. They are requesting donations from $10 + at the door. Go enjoy a new paradigm of partying with this inspirational community.
If queer haps are your thang, we recommend the following:
The Big Bang 2012 at Cattivo
Cruze Bar’s 1st Annual New Years Eve Party
If you’re looking to go a bit more classy than usual this year, hit one of these up:
Fire and Ice New Years Eve Party at Rivers Casino
NYE 2012 at The Sky Club
New Years Eve Dance Cruise on the Gateway Clipper
Looking to rave? Get your face melted at the following events:
Time Travel 2012 at the Irish Centre of Pittsburgh
ALL I DO IS PARTY – New Years at The Greater Pittsburgh Colliseum
Into top 40 dance music? Fist pump the night away here:
5th Annual Bliss 2011 at Diesel Club Lounge
New Years Eve at Whim feat. DJ Nugget
New Years Eve at Static Nightclub
If you’re into abstract, off the beaten path dance music and you’re trying to goof it up for NYE, we suggest:
SHINY SHINY at Brillobox
Sinferno/ Hanging Garden New Years Eve Party at Cattivo
Cure for Restless New Years Eve at Remedy
Want to get gritty, down and dirty? Into hip-hop, old school, breaks or funk? This is for you:
Get Your New Years On, Cuz at Construction Junction
GO HARD NYE PARTY at Garfield Artworks
The Poogie Bell Band at Club Cafe
Do you get bored easily? Entertain your ADD ass at the following:
Mr. Smalls 10th Anniversary 2012 New Years Eve Celebration
First Night Pittsburgh Downtown
And if you’re looking for something a bit more mellow or acoustic, grab a doob for the road and head here:
AcoustiCafe presents First Night at the August Wilson Center
Steve Kimock & Friends NYE 2011 at The Rex Theater
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