A list of New Year's Eve festivities for every taste

New Year's Eve. Some like it straight up: loud and crowded. Some like it on ice: cool and mellow. Whatever your preference, there's a party around town ready to serve it up. This list includes concerts, comedy shows and cultural pursuits for all tastes. But bear in mind it's not exhaustive. Almost every nightclub in town will be thumping tonight: Go to www.seattletimes.com/listings for the full lineup. Also remember to call ahead, because some concerts and shows may be sold out.

Parties

"Indulgence New Year's Eve Bash"

Music by Hit Explosion, Andy Stokes Band, Soul Provider and Cambalache with comedy lounge and DJs. 9 p.m., Bell Harbor International Conference Center, 2211 Alaskan Way, Pier 66, Seattle; $65-$189 (www.seattlebash.com).

New Year's Nation

DJs, food, drink, live broadcast connecting 10 cities, party favors and more, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Seattle Aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way, Pier 59, Seattle; $65-$135 (206-297-1738 or seattle.newyearsnation.com).

Rock Bottom

DJ, dancing, drink specials, champagne toast at midnight, 10 p.m., Rock Bottom, 550 106th Ave. N.E., Bellevue; no cover charge (425-462-9300 or www.rockbottom.com). Shine Like A Star featuring Ne-Yo

Live music performances from Ne-Yo, also includes DJs, bar and concession stands, with a large dance floor and photo opportunities, 8 p.m., Meydenbauer Center, 11100 N.E. Sixth St., Bellevue; $100-$180 (866-824-8212 or www.clubzone.com/nye).

Space Needle New Year's Eve Party

Guests are treated to a six-course dinner at SkyCity, followed by dancing on the observation deck until 2 a.m. to the music of Coolade; preregistration required, Space Needle, Seattle Center, Seattle; $125-$250 (206-905-2100 or www.spaceneedle.com).

"Swing in the New Year" with Tom Douglas and the Portage Bay Big Band

8 p.m., Palace Ballroom, 2100 Fifth Ave., Seattle; $295 price is per couple and includes appetizers, four-course dinner from chef Tom Douglas, wine flights and a glass of champagne (206-448-2001).

Slammin' Jammin' New Year's Eve Celebration with DJ Robin Summerrise

6 p.m., Doubletree Guest Suites, 16500 Southcenter Parkway, Tukwila; $45-$175 (206-748-1700 or ajente.com/nye/).

Concerts/nightclubs

Buckethead

8 p.m., Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle; $25-$30 (206-628-0888 or www.ticketmaster.com).

Clinton Fearon, Selecta Raiford

8 p.m., Nectar Lounge, 412 N. 36th St., Seattle; $18 (206-632-2020 or www.nectarlounge.com).

The Cute Lepers, the Pharmacy, Wallpaper, Mattress

9 p.m., Comet Tavern, 922 E. Pike St., Seattle; $12 (206-322-9272 or www.myspace.com/thecomettavern).

DeVotchKa

8 p.m., Showbox at the Market, 1426 First Ave., Seattle; $20 (206-628-0888 or www.ticketmaster.com; info, www.showboxonline.com).

The Dusty 45s, Radio Nationals

7 p.m., High Dive, 513 N. 36th St., Seattle; $15-$20 (206-632-0212 or www.highdiveseattle.com).

Ghostland Observatory

10 p.m., 1700 First Ave. S., Seattle; $35 (206-628-0888 or www.ticketmaster.com; info, www.showboxonline.com).

Hell's Belles, Spitting Cobras, Plaster

7:30 p.m., El Corazon, 109 Eastlake Ave. E., Seattle; $15-$20 (206-381-3094 or www.elcorazonseattle.com).

Marmalade

9 p.m., ToST, 513 N. 36th St., Seattle; $6 (206-547-0240 or www.tostlounge.com).

The Mentors, Dead Uncle Steamer, Grindeline

9 p.m., Central Saloon, 207 First Ave. S., Seattle; $15 (206-622-0209 or www.centralsaloon.com).

MicroDB

9 p.m., Neumo's, 925 E. Pike St., Seattle; $20 -$25 (800-992-TIXX or www.ticketswest.com; info 206-709-9467 or www.neumos.com).

Neon Lights, Midnight Idols, Valkyries

8 p.m., 916 E. Pike St., Seattle; $6 (800-838-3006 or www.brownpapertickets.com; info, www.kingcobraseattle.com).

Presidents of the United States of America, Monotonix, Saturday Knights, Kay Kay and His Weathered Underground, Vince Mira

8 p.m., Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle; $50 (206-628-0888 or www.ticketmaster.com).

Shim

8 p.m., the Sunset, 5433 Ballard Ave. N.W., Seattle; $10-$12 (866-468-7623 or www.ticketweb.com; info, 206-784-4880 or www.sunsettavern.com).

The Staxx Brothers

9:30 p.m., 5213 Ballard Ave. N.W., Seattle; $15 (866-468-7623 or www.ticketweb.com; info 206-789-3599 or www.tractortavern.com).

Velveteen Lotharios, the Stevedores

9 p.m., Skylark Cafe & Club, 3803 Delridge Way S.W., Seattle (206-935-2111 or www.skylarkcafe.com).

Blues and jazz

"Hayride to Hell 3" with Ruby Dee and the Snakehandlers, Wages of Sin, Purty Mouth

9 p.m., Highway 99 Blues Club, 1414 Alaskan Way, Seattle; $15 (206-382-2171 or www.highwayninetynine.com).

Curtis Salgado

7 p.m., 10:30 p.m., The Triple Door, 216 Union St., Seattle; $70-$100 (206-838-4333 or www.thetripledoor.net).

Little Bill and the Bluenotes

8 p.m., Bake's Place, 4135 Providence Point Drive S.E., Bellevue (425-391-3335 or www.bakesplace.org).

Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band

8:45 and 11 p.m., Dimitriou's Jazz Alley, 2033 Sixth Ave., Seattle; $27.50-$150.50 (206-441-9729 or www.jazzalley.com).

Thomas Marriott/Hadley Caliman Quartet

8 p.m., Tula's Restaurant and Jazz Club, 2214 Second Ave., Seattle; $25 (206-443-4221 or www.tulas.com).

Comedy

Bengt Washburn

8 p.m., Laughs Comedy Spot, 12099 12th Ave. N.E., Kirkland (425-823-6306 or www.laughscomedy.com).

Brian Moote, Andrew Sleighter

8 and 10 p.m., Giggles Comedy Club, 5220 Roosevelt Way N.E., Seattle; $13 (206-526-5653 or www.gigglescomedyclub.com).

"New Year's Eve Comedy"

8 p.m., Comedy Underground, 222 S. Main St., Seattle (206-628-0303 or www.comedyunderground.com).

Theater

"Jet City Improv's New Year's Eve Spectacular"

Wing-It Productions presents its sixth-annual event featuring food, drinks, comedy, music and prizes. 9 p.m. Wednesday. Historic University Theater, 5510 University Way N.E., Seattle; $50-$80 (800-838-3006 or www.jetcityimprov.com).

"Little Red Studio's New Year's Bash"

Little Red Studio's "New Year's Bash" features "performances, a body-work area, photos and much more." 9 p.m. Wednesday. Little Red Studio, 750 Harrison St., Seattle; $50 (800-838-3006 or www.littleredstudioseattle.com). Teatro ZinZanni

Cirque, comedy, cabaret and dancing, with a five-course gourmet meal designed by celebrated Northwest chef Tom Douglas. Packages include a champagne toast and a gift. 7:30 p.m., 222 Mercer St., Seattle; $265-$300 (206-802-0015 or www.zinzanni.org).

Classical music

Federal Way Symphony: New Year's Eve Pops Concert

Federal Way Symphony's Second Annual New Year's Eve Pops Concert, "Bite With A Beat." Laird Thornton, frequent performer with the Seattle Opera and local developer of high-school musical-theater programs in the area, will headline the event. Music for dancing, hors d'oeuvres from surrounding restaurants, no-host bar and champagne for toasting at midnight. 9 p.m. Wednesday, The Commons at Federal Way, 320th Street, Federal Way; $100 (253-529-9857 or www.federalwaysymphony.org).

Seattle Symphony:

New Year's Eve

Seattle Symphony performs Beethoven's timeless Symphony No. 9 and is later joined by the Seattle Seahawks Blue Thunder Drumline. Following the concert, the festivities continue with champagne, dessert, dancing and countdown with Maestro Gerard Schwarz. 9 p.m. Wednesday, Benaroya Hall (S. Mark Taper Forum), 200 University St., Seattle; $10-$150 (206-215-4747 or www.seattlesymphony.org).

St. James Cathedral: The Three Cathedral Tenors

Featuring acclaimed tenors Howard Fankhauser, Gregory Carroll and Alex Mansoori singing festive favorites to celebrate the new year. 11 p.m. Wednesday, St. James Cathedral, 804 Ninth Ave., Seattle; $25 (206-382-4874 or www.stjames-cathedral.org/music).

St. Thomas Episcopal:

New Year's Gala

Music from jazz to opera, followed by dessert and champagne. Featuring professional musicians of the Northwest. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 8398 N.E. 12th St., Medina; $10 (425-454-9541 or www.stthomasmedina.org).

New Year's at the Needle

Seattle's traditional New Year's Eve fireworks show with thousands of pyrotechnic effects at midnight, Seattle Center, Seattle; free (206-905-2100 or www.spaceneedle.com).

Blake Lewis

8 p.m., Snoqualmie Casino, 37500 S.E. North Bend Way, Snoqualmie; $75 (206-628-0888 or www.ticketmaster.com).