In just a few day it will be 2017 and we will be worrying about sticking to our New Years resolutions, many of us making and considering major life changes, and most of us wondering how much crazier the world plans to get next year. But before we have to worry about those things we get to celebrate the fact that we survived another year.
In just a few day it will be 2017 and we will be worrying about sticking to our New Years resolutions, many of us making and considering major life changes, and most of us wondering how much crazier the world plans to get next year. But before we have to worry about those things we get to celebrate the fact that we survived another year.
There are plenty of New Years Eve parties going on around Richmond this year, and no matter if you’re looking to salsa, or listen to some heavy metal, there is an event for just about everyone to ring in 2017. Luckily for you, RVA Mag has compiled a list of all these events to help you pick how you want to celebrate. Check out our NYE 2016 guide below and if we don’t see you before, have a HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Chef David Dunlap is blowing it out with a very special NYE menu this year. Seatings start at 5 & 7 p.m. The hotel will raise a glass and get the party started at 10 pm with DJ Ant Boogie. Early Seating 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm | $59 | 3 courses. Late Seating 7:30 – 9:30 | $89 | 6 courses | + party. Party only: 10:00 pm – 1:00 pm | $20 | Midnight Toast | DJ. Tickets here. 201 W. Broad St.
Party Liberation Front’s New Years Event: Decemberween 11.
Photo by Dave Parrish
This New Year’s Eve extravaganza, which is put on my our own president John Reinhold will include 2 stages of music, Djs, live music, fire performance, circus arts, multi-room interactive art installations, live painting, chill lounge, libation stations and much more! If you’ve ever seen the PLF Pyro Circus this is that times 100! PLF is bringing back Josephine, a 20 foot tall metal Skeleton Marionette. She is a 20 foot tall metal sculpture created by Charlottesville artist Christian Breeden. Hardywood Park Craft Brewery will be supplying their awesome local beer! Goatocado will be bringing their food truck. Music includes several DJs featuring Mr. Jennings x Reinhold, that’s right, our RVA Mag president John Reinhold will be bringing some jams so this is definitely not one to miss. You can read more about the event in our recent interview with the organizers here. Diversity Richmond, 1407 Sherwood Avenue. Advanced tickets: $28. Door: $40
A Vagabond New Year with NO BS Brass Band
Ring in the New Year with Vagabond as they provide tunes from the RVA boys we know and love, NO BS! Brass Band and a special guest! The restaurant is providing a 4-course prix fixe dinner for $75 which includes the dinner and ticket to the party, champagne toast at midnight and late night buffet. You can also grab a ticket for just the party and late night buffet for $40. Get tickets through their Facebook page, linked above. 700 E Broad St.
Keeping tradition with their huge annual New Years celebration, Havana ’59 will ring in the new year Latin style with dinner, drinks and dancing. Enjoy dancing to the latin rhythms of Salsa, Latin mix and more on all 3 floors featuring DJ TAZ. 60 Inch TV will be set up for everyone to view the NYC Ball Drop! Party Ticket ONLY (2nd & 3rd floors, includes champagne toast) $30 until Dec. 31. $40 at the door. Dinner & Party Combo Tickets include: Pre-dinner cocktail, Appetizer, Entree, Dessert, Party Favors, Champagne toast at midnight, Party and Dancing from 9:30pm until 1:30am (1st, 2nd & 3rd FL. Call Havana at 804-780-2822 for pricing and reservations.
The Hofheimer Building is celebrating from 8 to 2 with bands, DJs, a burlesque show and a champagne toast. Performances from Black Masala – DC based gypsy brass band, Yeni Nostalji – turkish pop lounge singer and music from DJ Mike Murphy – retro dance party. Melody Magpie
Lula Houp-Garou, Scarlet Starlet, Empress De Naste will provide the burlesque entertainment and The Hof will open up all three floors for a fun-filled night. Cash bar and absinthe shots, rooftop lounge, speakeasy warehouse and vintage video projections. General Admission – $35, VIP Green Room Package – $150 (see details in Facebook event.) Tickets here. 2818 W. Broad St.
Skyball: Belle & James NYE Celebration
Music by DJ Bobby LaBeat. Singles & Couples Tickets. Party with Live Deejay. Midnight Toast. Live Video Feed for Ball Drop. Complimentary Party Favors. Signature Bond Cocktails and much more. Tickets $25-$65. 700 E. Main St.
New Years Eve with The Shack Band and Jackass Flats at The Camel
One set from each band + a special collaboration set paying tribute to the rock icons we lost in 2016. Price of admission includes champagne toast and hors d’oeuvres. Tickets: $25 ADV/$30 DOS. 1621 W. Broad St.
TASTELESS II NYE at Strange Matter
Calling all RVA nasties for a friendly NYE DJ battle! ANIMAL – RVA + BODY TALK will be making you sweat to their filthiest sets. PRIZES for WORST DRESSED (aka tasteless – trashy – over-the top). Complimentary TOAST at the strike of 12! DOORS 9PM FUN 10PM. $5 Cover. 929 W. Grace St.
Three Sheets To The Wind presents the Disco Ball-NYE at The Broadberry
RVA tribute to yacht rock band Three Sheets to the Wind brings The Disco Ball to The Broadberry! Ring in the new year in style with the smoothest hits of the 70s and 80s. Doors open at 8pm. 2 Sets of Yacht Rock from Three Sheets To The Wind, 2 special episodes of Three Sheets TV, A special DJ set from DJ B.J. Spinnaker…a yacht rock original. $40 ADV, $50 DOS, $75 VIP, see details in link. 2729 W. Broad St.
SIN CITY @ Night — New Year’s Eve 2016 Party with Cha Cha’s and Society
Cha Cha’s Cantina and Society Social Club are bringing VEGAS to RVA for NYE. They will be kicking things off with a complementary dinner buffet for ticket purchasers from 8pm – 9pm. Then they will roll right into the nightlife and party like it’s 2017!! Champagne toast for all guests. Tickets $20-65 see link for details. VIP Tables Available! Please call either Cha Cha’s or Society for details. 1419 East Cary Street.
Join the restaurant for dinner, live music and champagne toast. DINNER 5 PM – 9 PM: $130 per person (+ tax and gratuity), 6-course pre-fixe menu, champagne toast, optional wine pairings, includes party and live music!
LIVE MUSIC 9 PM – 1 AM $25: popular live jazz band Good Shot Judy, music and dancing, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Tickets here. 4901 Libbie Mill Blvd.
Strangeways Brewing Brews & Burlesque New Year’s Tease
Ring in the new year with your favorite burlesque and variety stars. Admission includes a midnight toast, snack, and a raffle ticket. Tickets are $10 in advance, $13 at the door.
Steam Bell Beer Works NYE Celebration
Steam Bell Beer Works is bringing back their favorite beers from 2016 for one BIG NYE celebration! Plus, they are releasing their newest champagne style beer, The Bellet, an 8% light sour ale fermented over muscadine grapes that they feel has an almost champagne quality. It’s light, delicious and perfect for toasting when the clock strikes midnight. Beer tastings every hour on the hour, performances from local bands BoxCar and The Here and Now and BBQ from Firehouse Bar-B-Que. $15.00 entry fee goes toward the RVA chapter of M.A.D.D. 6:30 pm-1:30 am. 1717 Oak Lake Blvd., Midlothian.
The Veil Brewing-New Years Jam with Ball Drop
The Veil will host a dance party featuring DJs Billycrystalfingers and Chenchilla. They will do their own ball drop at Midnight! Continental Divide will be slinging food all night. Free. 1301 Roseneath Road.
