Guys, now that Hanukkah and Xmas are behind us (joyous ongoing Kwanza!), it’s time to get out of the food coma and get serious. New Year’s Eve is upon us, and I think we all agree that we need a large dose of joy to wash down 2017.
Luckily there’s so much to do in and around Bushwick! From giant heavily produced all-immersive parties to good ol’ Bushwick bar merriment. Scroll below, take it all in, and choose what fits your mood the best!
Note that this is a curated and a sponsored guide. We have reached out to our fave local businesses with an offer to be listed here for a small fee. We listed the events in the order we received them.
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? Centers around delish food
? Straight up giant, highly produced party
? NYE merriment at local bars
? Get some wine & liquor bottles before you head out
? In case you party a lil too hard
Happy 2018, Bushwick!!!
? BangOn!NYC New Year’s Eve ‘Time & Space’ ft. Claptone
Starts: 9 p.m.
Where: 485 Johnson Ave., East Williamsburg
How much: $75 – $145
What: BangOn!NYC and the Elements Festival are excited to the moon and back to announce their annual ‘Time & Space’ New Years Eve 2018 spectacular. Warping through the galaxy, they’ll be landing inside their new home in the heart of East Williamsburg. Expect two full stages of music and an out-of-this-world silent disco. Featuring a massive spinning planetarium, psychedelic art installations, art cars, fire breathers, and so many more ways to travel through time and space straight into 2018.
Expect: Spinning Planetarium! Infinity Mirror Room! Fire Breathers! Psychedelic Installations! Pirate Ship & Art Cars! Aerialists & Performers! Interactive Theater Experience! Silent Disco!
? Holiday Health Needs? – ModernMD’s Got You Covered!
Open: Seven days a week including New Year’s Day!
Where: 366 Knickerbocker Ave. (between Stanhope & Stockholm streets)
What: Feeling funky this holiday season? ModernMD Urgent Care has got you covered! Open seven days a week, ModernMD is around on New Year’s day to help you get back into fine form for the coming year. From colds & flus to tummy aches, stitches or minor breaks ModernMD is a totally judgement free zone, in which you can silently reevaluate your new years resolutions! No appointment necessary, just stumble in.
Starts: 6p.m. – 11 p.m.
Where: Harvey at The Williamsburg Hotel, 96 Wythe Ave., Williamsburg
How much: $99
What: The Williamsburg Hotel’s restaurant Harvey will be offering a special NYE Prix-Fixe Dinner Menu for $99/person and includes a complimentary glass of champagne.
Expect: Delicious meal which will be followed by a Masquerade Ball in the hotel lobby.
? New Year’s Eve at Cobra Club!
Starts: 9 p.m.
Where: The Cobra Club, 6 Wyckoff Ave. (between Jefferson St. & Troutman Ave.)
How much: FREE
What: Ring in 2018 with the good old awesome Cobra! Obvi there’s no cover and you can sign your heart out with Kings of Karaoke from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Expect: Rock ‘n’ Roll DJs in the front bar and free champagne toast at midnight!
New Year’s Eve at Sweet Jane’s
Start: all night
Where: 64-02 68th Ave., Ridgewood
How much: FREE
What: At Sweet Jane’s they’ll be offering an optional open bar from 10:30 to 11:30 p.m. for $15 for draft beers and wells drinks.
Expect: Free karaoke and a free champagne toast at midnight.
? NYE Prix-Fixe Menu at Mominette
Starts: 7 p.m.
Where: Mominette, 221 Knickerbocker Ave., Bushwick
How much: $75
What: Celebrate in style with Mominette’s pre-fixe menu. Indulge at oysters, foie gras, lobster, and special dessert for $75. Or select any of your favorites from their regular menu. Book early! Seatings go fast!
? Start Your Party at Irving Bottle!
Starts: noon
Where: Irving Bottle, 155 Irving Ave., Bushwick
What: Irving Bottle is super excited to celebrate its first NYE with you! Come by to pick up some bubbly or booze, and get into party mode with free fried chicken and pizza, as well as a tasting of champagne and Catalonian pet-nat starting at 6:30! The I.B. crew will be on hand to help you select a classic champagne, an affordable sparkling wine, or whatever rebel choice your heart desires. Just don’t sleep on it — since New Year’s is on a Sunday this year, orders for delivery must be in by 8 p.m., and the store will close at 9 p.m.!
? Elsewhere New Year’s Eve After Hours [2am – 8am]
Starts: 2 a.m. – 8 a.m.
Where: Elsewhere, 599 Johnson Ave., East Williamsburg
How much: $35 (You MUST USE code ‘FUCK2017’ to get the ticket!)
What: Attention Bushwick! Elsewhere sold out their regular advanced tickets for their NYE party. Demand for this celebration has been very high and they want to make sure they get as much of the community & longtime fans inside as possible. So they are releasing a special limited batch of after-hours tickets that guarantee entry beginning at 2 a.m., when one of their headlining DJs, Simian Mobile Disco, begins spinning, until close.
They have a special 24-hour liquor license for the night and the celebratory drinks will be flowing until at least 8 a.m., so if you’re in the neighborhood and looking for your next move, stop by and stick around late to dance with Elsewhere!
? Calabrije’s New Year’s Eve Party
Starts: 5 p.m.
Where: Calabrije’s Margaritas and Tacos, 234 Starr St., Bushwick
How much: FREE
What: Come by to celebrate the beginning of the New Year with Calabrije’s.
Best margs and mexican food in Bushwick! Also midnight toast with complimentary champagne and shots.
Starts: 8 p.m.
Where: Parklife, 636 Degraw Street, Brooklyn
How much: starts at $30
What: Bid 2017 farewell with a night of booze, tacos, bingo, and tunes at Parklife!
Expect: Bingo from 8 to 10 p.m., co-hosted by comedians Casey James Salengo (Comedy Central) and Courtney Maginnis (Brooklyn Comedy Festival) with some 2017 specific games and trivia between rounds.
From 10 p.m. until late they’ll have DJ empanadamn spinning the best of 2017 and more!
Other fun hightlights include a photo booth, drink specials, countdown and champagne toast at midnight and complimentary admission to littlefield’s afterparty at 1 a.m. to keep you dancing into 2018.
? ! Bonne Année ! at Le Garage
Starts: 6 p.m.
Where: Le Garage, 157 Suydam St., Bushwick
How much: $60
What: Celebrate NYE with Le Garage and their $60 four-course prix fixe menu or à la carte.
Complimentary champagne toast at midnight!
For reservations, you can find them on resy, email them at [email protected] or simply call +1 347 295 1700.
Le Garage always accepts walk-ins.
? Sounds of Jordan NYE at Petra
Starts: 7 p.m.
Where: Petra, 523 Evergreen Ave., Bushwick
How much: FREE
What: Lots of natural wines. $40 Bubbles all night long. Delicious Mediterranean food. Plenty of specials.
DJs spinning vinyl.
Reserve a table: [email protected]
? Bottles of Bubbles at Henry’s
Starts: Noon
Where: Henry’s, 69 Central Ave., Bushwick
What: Henry’s is the best place to get all your wine and spirits. There’s mix & match 6 bottle and case discounts in store.
Whether after hard to find limited natural wine or sparkling wine under $15, there are so many great bottles to chose from.
SHOP CLOSES AT 9 p.m. SUNDAY!
Starts: 9 p.m.
Where: Sunrise/Sunset, 351 Evergreen Ave., Bushwick
How much: FREE
What: Don’t want to pay a cover or spend all your money to be in line for the door, bar, bathroom, etc…
Well Sunrise/Sunset is that cozy neighborhood bar that will happily host you and your friends. There will be a DJ and lots of sparkling wine!
? New Year’s Eve at Precious Metal
Starts: 10 p.m.
Where: Precious Metal, 143 Troutman St. (between Central and Evergreen avenues), Bushwick
How much: FREE
What: Dance in the New Year with DJ Warp 9, Pop, Hip Hop and Dance.
Free Champagne Toast at Midnight
? Kings County Brewers Collective New Years Eve!
Starts: 8 p.m.
Where: Kings County Brewers Collective, 381 Troutman St., Bushwick
How much: FREE
What: Looking for a laid back, beer-filled New Year’s Eve? Ring in the new year at the KCBC NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY! In addition to their usual lineup of amazing Bushwick-brewed beers, they’ll have local cider from Brooklyn Cider House, new secret sours, a complimentary midnight toast, and great tunes ALL NIGHT from DJ Eat Records. Taproom opens at noon. Party from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
? Sweet sweet open bar deal at Pizza Party!
Starts: 9 p.m.
Where: Pizza Party, 254 Irving Ave., Bushwick
What: Pizza Party will have a 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. open wine, well drinks, drafts, and canned beer bar for $50 (tax and gratuity not included). This sounds like an insane way to open 2018!
? 24 hours of NYE at Boobie Trap!!
Starts: 9 p.m.
Where: Boobie Trap, 308 Bleecker St., Bushwick
How much: FREE
What: The party WON’T STOP!!! Boobie Trap has a 24-hour liquor license! Want more drinks after 4 a.m.? Well, head on over ’cause they are not closing and are just riding the wave and drinking into New Year’s Day and all day AGAIN, whoop whoop!
? Bunker Bash at Bunker Vietnamese
Starts: 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Where: Bunker Vietnamese, 99 Scott Ave., East Williamsburg
How much: FREE
What: 17 going on 18! Go ring in the New Year at the first ever Bunker Vietnamese Bash!
Expect: Music by DJ Daddy Dog and DJ DaaiLo
A champagne toast at midnight!
For More Info email: [email protected] or call (718) 386-4282
Starts: 9 p.m.
Where: La Lupe, 9 Jefferson St., Bushwick
How much: FREE
What: Three Djs PLAYING THE NIGHT AWAY. Piñatas, free champagne until there is no more. Shots with happy hour prices. Musica, musica, musica, dance, dance, dance and midnight hug hug hug. (ID required after 9 p.m.)
? New Year’s Eve Day Brunch at Terra Firma
Starts: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Terra Firma, 119 Ingraham St., East Williamsburg
What: Before a big NIGHT, head to Terra Firma for Bottomless Brunch, which includes 1,5 hours of Mimosas or Bloody Marys for $15. End your Year with friends and Benedicts!
? 11th Annual New Year’s Eve Bash at Huckleberry Bar
Starts: 8 p.m.
Where: Huckleberry Bar, 588 Grand St., Williamsburg
How much: FREE
What: Once again Huckleberry Bar will be hosting their annual NYE Bash! They have DJ KBRISSY on deck to fulfill your dancing, partying dreams! As always, there is NO COVER, but arrive early to secure your seats! Bubbly toast at midnight and party favors galore. Please DRESS TO IMPRESS! They’re looking forward to seeing you here once again!!?ˆ ?‰ ?Š
? DROMEDARY BAR NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY!
Starts: 9 p.m.
Where: Dromedary Bar, 266 Irving Ave., Bushwick
How much: FREE
What: Join the Dromedary family for their NYE party.
Expect: FREE champagne toast at midnight! Party favors!
Burlesque & drums performance by AGAVE L’AMOUR & JOJO SOUL (9-10:30 p.m.)! Music into the new year with DJ KAPITAL K!
Food until midnight! (Specials!)
Drinks until 4 a.m.! (Specials!) There will be promo and swag by Cutty Sark and Coney Island Brewery.
Starts: 10 p.m.
Where: Pine Box Rock Shop, 12 Grattan St., East Williamsburg
How much: FREE
What: Celebrate NYE at Pine Box!
Expect: Balloon Drop and free champagne toast at midnight.
Live music by Civilians at 10 p.m.
Headlined by Lizzie and The Makers at 11:45 p.m.
? 5th Annual New Year’s Eve Masquerade Party
Starts: 9 p.m.
Where: The Rookery, 425 Troutman St., Bushwick
How much: FREE
What: Drink, eat, dance, and party away 2017 with The Rookery. Dance the night away to the vinyl stylings of Health Klub Dance Party. Welcome in 2018 with a complimentary champagne toast.
? Rubulad Presents: Icy Heat! A NYE Bash
Starts: 8:30 p.m.
Where: RSVP to [email protected] for Bushwick address
How much: $20 before 10 p.m. or way late; $30 otherwise
What: Rubulad Proudly Presents Icy Heat Good for what ails ya!
Expect: Live music by Preachermann and The Revival; Funkrust Brass Band; Les Sans Culottes; Killin H8. With your MC Tanya Solomon Magic and much more!
DJs: Pork Chop; Dj Reaganomics, and many more special surprises!
plus:
Projections by The Sperm Whale NYC; G.Scopitronic’s Non-Stop Futurist Film Fest; Kami’s Hot Grill Experience -meat/veg/ yum! Myke Flaherty’s Astrophysical Art Hole; Light Circus Extraordinaire by Norm Francoeur.
Midnight Champagne Bunny Toast and so much more!
Dress Hot and cool.
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