December 25, 2002

events

Events listings are compiled by Sarah Han. See 8 Days a Week for information on how to submit items to the listings.

Counting down
New Year's events around the Bay.

By Cheryl Eddy

ANOTHER YEAR IS about to bite the dust – have you made your plans yet? Haul out the tux, shake out the sparkly dress, and consult our guide to New Year's goings-on, which include DJed parties, comedy shows, and even strippers, vampires, and football players. Please call to confirm information and ticket availability. All events are held Tues/31 unless otherwise noted.

 clubs

'Backflip Finale' 601 Eddy; 979-3031, www.sebastienpresents.com, www.eventvibe.com. 8pm-2am, $30-50. House, funky house, and hip hop DJs (including Didje Kelli, Dimitris Mykonos, Repete, BB Hayes, and more) play at this party, the last before Backflip closes its doors.

'Bulletproof New Year's Eve Boat Party' Depart from Pier 43 1/2, Fisherman's Wharf; www.bulletproofsf.com. 8:30pm-2am, $65. Sail around the Bay with DJs Jeno, Mark Johns, Tom Thump, Toph One, Kevin, and George.

'Cake: A New Year's Extravaganza' Space 550, 550 Barneveld; www.vgevents.com. 9pm-4am, $25. Dance to Latin and urban DJs – including Ivan and Mind Motion, Dennis Gallegos, and Rene – at this huge party.

'Clift and Delicious Karma present New Year's Eve' Clift Hotel, 495 Geary; 775-4700. 8:30pm-2am, $100 and up. The Clift Hotel offers special dinner and room rates in conjunction with this party, which includes music by Donovan, Frenchy, Daymeetrius, and more.

'Construction NYE 2003' Club Bas, 383 Bay; www.clubbas.com, www.groovetickets.com. 9pm, $45. Miguel Migs, Ellen Ferrato, Terry Mullen, and other DJs spin at this house music party.

'Countdown-New Year's Eve' Cloud 9 Motel, 34 Seventh St; www.mixedelements.com. 8pm-4am, $100. Drink free all night long at this party, which also features eight DJs in two rooms, including Michael Anthony, Dj BaLi, Dimitris Mykonos, and more.

The Endup 401 Sixth St; 357-0827, www.theendup.com. 9pm-9pm, call for price. Got stamina? The Endup's New Year's Eve party lasts 24 hours and features DJs Adrian, Ruben Mancias, Alexander East, Charlotte the Baroness, David Harness, and more.

'Electric New Year's Eve' Big Heart City, 836 Mission; 646-0803, www.sfstation.com/clubs/electricprod.htm. 9pm-6am, $35. House DJs David Harness, Julius Papp, Franky Boissy, and Trevor Mijares spin at this party.

'Flavor NYE' Pier 23 (north of the Bay Bridge on the Embarcadero); www.flavorgroup.com. 9pm, $50. DJ Craze and Miguel Migs spin for house fans at this 11-hour party.

'Indulge' Harry Denton's Starlight Room, 450 Powell; 395-8595, 979-3031, www.sebastienpresents.com. 9pm, $5. DJ Bruce and guests spin acid jazz, R&B, disco, and house music.

'Industry' Jezebel's Joint, 510 Larkin; 345-9832. 9pm-2am, $5-10. Industrial-goth-deathrock rules this party, with DJs Fernando, Rabbitron, Mitch, Rick A Mortis, and Jezzebella.

Massive Selector presents 'Rebirth NYE 2003' Club Six, 60 Sixth St; 863-1221, www.clubsix1.com, www.massiveselector.com. 9pm-4am, $20-30. Local DJs rule the floor at this event, including Charlotte the Baroness, Rasta Cue Tip, Ms. E., J-Boogie, and more.

'Mystery Girl New Year's Eve' Gravity, 3251 Scott; www.groovetickets.com. 8pm-2am, $100-115. House and hip-hop dance tunes, plus an open bar, highlight this party.

'New Wave Eve' Raw Hide, 280 Seventh St; 675-LOVE, www.newwavecity.com. 9pm-4am, $15-25. It may be nearly 2003, but this party aims to bring back the late '70s and early '80s with DJs Shindog and Skip spinning new wave classics.

New Year's Eve featuring DJ Dan Sno-Drift, 1830 Third St; 431-4766, www.sno-drift.com. 9pm-5am, $65-75. DJ Dan headlines this party with Rasta Cue Tip, DJ Seven, Keebo, and DJ Solomon.

'New Year's Eve 2002 Extravaganza' Polly Esther's, 181 Eddy; 885-1977. Call for time and price. 1970s disco and 1980s retro tunes are on tap at this dance party.

'1984' Cat Club, 1190 Folsom; www.catclubsf.com. 9pm, $15-20. This '80s dance party features DJs spinning retro tunes, old-school videos, and more.

'Peach' Whisper, 533 Florida; 356-9800, www.groovetickets.com, www.peachusa.com. 8pm, $50-100. Live DJ and vocal groups Soulstice and IOS highlight this party, plus DJs spinning funky and soulful house.

'Planet New Year 2003' Cow Palace, 2600 Geneva; www.coolworld.com. 6pm, $40-75. This giant party features over 100 DJs spinning techno, house, trance, drum 'n' bass, and more.

'Qoöl New Year's Eve' 111 Minna Gallery, 111 Minna; www.ticketweb.com. 10pm-2am, $25-30. "Mr. and Ms. World Peace" will be crowned at this event, which also features DJs Mermaid, Scott Carelli, Memory Man, Spesh, and Ms. E.

'Resolution III' Ruby Skye, 420 Mason; 693-0777. 7pm, $50-100. Derrick Carter is the headlining DJ at this party.

Spundae presents 'Birth of a New Year' 1015 Folsom, 1015 Folsom; 431-1200, www.1015.com. 9pm-6am, $40-60. DJ Armin Van Buuren headlines this party with a 3-hour set in the "Spundae Starship" main room, along with a host of other DJs spinning house, '70s and '80s club classics, and more in four other rooms.

events

'The Fencesitter's New Years Ball' Jezebel's Joint, 510 Larkin; 345-9832. Sat/28, 9pm-2am. $5-10. DJs Laird, Pimprock, and Malicious provide the tunes for this bi dance party.

'In Bed with Fairy Butch New Year's Extravaganza' El Rio, 3158 Mission; www.fairybutch.com. 8pm, $15-20. "Gals, transfolks, and their pals" are invited to this bash, which includes a sexy show with strippers, plus DJ dancing and a sex toy raffle.

Mad Dog in the Fog 530 Haight; 626-7279. 8:30pm, call for price. The pub hosts a New Year's Eve party with DJs and champagne.

'San Francisco Bowl' Pac Bell Park, 24 Willie Mays Plaza; 947-BOWL, www.sfbowl.com. 7:30pm, $40. The first-ever college bowl held in San Francisco pits teams from the Big East and Mountain West conferences in a New Year's Eve showdown.

'San Francisco Symphony New Year's Eve Gala' Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness; 864-6000, www.sfsymphony.org. 9pm, $87-145. The San Francisco Symphony performs a program titled "Vienna Woods, New York Nights: Songs of Two Cities," followed by dancing, desserts, champagne, and more.

'Sea of Dreams 03: Fanta-See: A Transcendental New Year's Eve-olution' Regency Center and Avalon Ballroom, 1300 Van Ness; 864-1238, www.anonsalon.com. 8:30pm-4:30am, $65. Four ballrooms of music and entertainment – including bands Sound Tribe Sector 9, Lost at Last, and Rosin Coven and DJs Garth, Ellen Ferrato, Gavin Hardkiss, Laird, and more – highlight this Anon Salon party.

'2003: The Party' SF LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market; 865-5630, www.bacw.org. 8pm-1am, $40-50. DJ Page Hodel spins at this party sponsored by Bay Area Community of Women; proceeds benefit the National Center for Lesbian Rights, a nonprofit law firm.

'The Vampire Tour of San Francisco' meet at California and Taylor; (650) 279-1840, sfvamptour@yahoo.com. 8pm, $15-20. This New Year's Eve event – a spooky stroll through Nob Hill's haunted history – ends at 10pm, so it's a good pre-party choice for fans of the undead.

Bay Area

'New Year's Eve Day Party' and 'New Year's Day' Lawrence Hall of Science, UC Berkeley, Centennial near Grizzly Peak, Berk; (510) 642-5132. $4-8. Bring the kids to the museum for a New Year's Eve Day party (noon-2pm, with a New Year's toast at 2pm) or on Jan 1 (10am-5pm) for fun hands-on science activities.

'New Year's Eve Toga Party' Parkway, 1834 Park, Oakl; (510) 814-2400, www.picturepubpizza.com. 8pm-3am, $30. This New Year's bash hosted by Thrillville's Will the Thrill and Monica Tiki Goddess features a screening of Animal House, a costume contest (categories include "Biggest Nerd," "Biggest Jock," etc.), dancing, and more.

'New Year's 2003' San Ramon Marriott, 2600 Bishop, San Ramon; (925) 937-4744. 8:30pm-1am, $59-69. The Professional's Guild sponsors this formal New Year's Eve party for singles, featuring live music by Contraband.

concerts

'Clark Dick's Budget Rockin' New Year's Eve' Parkside, 1600 17th St; 503-0393. 9pm, call for price. Harold Ray Live in Concert! and Saturn V perform.

Galactic, Vinyl Warfield, 982 Market; www.cc.com. 8pm, $60-100. Headliners Galactic ensure a funky New Year's Eve at this concert.

New Year's Concert Englander House, 807 Franklin; 362-6080. 3 and 8pm, $15-20. Pianist Seth Montfort performs works by Schubert, Chopin, Brahms, and others.

Royal Crown Revue, Steve Lucky and the Rumba Bums Bimbo's 365 Club, 1025 Columbus; 474-0365, www.ticketweb.com. 9pm, $55. Dance your way into 2003 at this concert, which also features a balloon drop at midnight.

Soulive, DJ Logic, Lettuce DNA Lounge, 375 11th St; www.ticketweb.com. 9pm, $100. An open bar comes with the price of a ticket to this show, headlined by New York hip-hop/jazz/funk band Soulive.

Supersuckers, Zen Guerrilla Slim's, 333 11th St; 522-0333, www.slims-sf.com. 9pm, $25-30. Rock into 2003 at this concert.

'Teeze! A Tribute to 80s Hair Bands' Last Day Saloon, 406 Clement; 387-6343. 9pm, $8. Big hair and spandex take center stage at this Headbanger's Ball-worthy bash.

'Third Annual New Year's Eve Frog Out' Fillmore, 1805 Geary; 421-TIXS, www.ticketmaster.com. 9pm, $55. The Les Claypool Frog Bridgade bring their tour to San Francisco for New Year's Eve, complete with "eclectic midnight antics." M.I.R.V. opens.

'The Time Traveler's Ball' Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, 99 Grove; (303) 544-5875, www.sciticketing.com. Sat/28-Sun/29, 7:30pm and Tues/31, 8pm. $32.50-60. The String Cheese Incident play with Michael Franti and Spearhead (Sat/28); Gomez (Sun/29); and Keller Williams (New Year's Eve).

Bay Area

'Balkan New Year's Eve' Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo, Berk; (510) 525-5054, www.ashkenaz.com. 8pm, $18. Edessa performs folk dance music of Macedonia, Bulgaria, Albania, and Greece with members of vocal ensemble Kitka at this family-friendly event.

The Other Ones, Medeski Martin and Wood, Hot Tuna Acoustic Oakland Arena, 7000 Coliseum Wy, Oakl; www.tickets.com. 6:30pm, $75. The Grateful Dead reunite (sans Jerry) and headline this show.

Andra Thierry and Zydeco Magic Eagles Hall, 2305 Alameda, Alameda; www.louisianasue.com. 9:30pm, $35. Zydeco Planet sponsors this dance party, which also includes food and party favors.

'A Twelfth Night Concert' Mission San Rafael Chapel, 1104 Fifth Ave, San Rafael; (415) 479-9542. Jan 5, 7:30pm. $13-15. The Winifred Baker Chamber Singers perform classical holiday music as well as carols from England and America.

The Whispers Kimball's East, 6005 Shellmound, Ste 200, Emeryville; (510) 658-2555. 8 and 11pm, call for price. The jazz band performs.

comedy and performance

'Comedy Countdown 2002' Palace of Fine Arts, 3301 Lyon; 563-6504, www.ticketweb.com. 9:30pm, $55. Comedians Maria Bamford, Todd Barry, Zach Galifinakis, Robert Hawkins, Mitch Hedberg, and Mark Pitta perform, with music by the Lee Vilensky Trio, dancing, and more.

'Big-Fat Year-End Kiss-Off Comedy Show X' Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2640 College, Berk; (925) 798-1300. Thurs/26, 8pm. $17. (Also Tues/31, 7 and 10pm, Cowell Theatre, Fort Mason Center, Marina at Laguna, S.F. 415-354-7575. $25-40. For information on additional performances, go to www.willdurst.com.) See 8 Days a Week, page 46.

'Fauxgirls!' Marlena's, 488 Hayes; 864-6672. 10pm, free. Hosts Anjelica Devarox and Victoria Secret, special guest star Toby, and a glamorous cast perform at this special New Year's Eve edition of the drag cabaret.

'The Mo-Soultown Show' Buriel Clay Memorial Theatre, African American Art and Culture Complex, 762 Fulton; 626-5525. 8:30pm, $45-55. This show features sound- and look-alike performers paying tribute to Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Etta James, and others, plus food, party favors, and dancing to DJ Dr. Rhoss. Proceeds benefit the Buriel Clay Memorial Theatre's upcoming theatrical productions.

'New Year's Eve with Marga Gomez' Victoria Theatre, 2961 16th St; 861-5079. 8pm, $25. Comedian Marga Gomez heads up a show (also featuring Doug Holsclaw and Nick Leonard) to raise money for the Theatre Rhinoceros.

'Scott Capurro: Erect in San Francisco' Peacock Lounge, 552 Haight; 863-0741. 8 and 10:30pm, $30-35. Comedian Scott Capurro performs a special New Year's Eve edition of his solo show.

Bay Area

'For Whom the Bridge Tolls' 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton, Mill Valley; (415) 499-4488. 7 and 10:30pm. $45-75. The long-running musical comedy revue that satirizes life in the North Bay presents a pair of special New Year's Eve shows.