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All about Eve
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Published: December 20, 2007Remember years past with the Pink Floyd tribute show Us and Them. $10 general admission; $15 balcony with champagne toast and party favors at midnight. 8 p.m.
Flying Saucer
705 Main (at Capitol), 713-228-PINT
This downtown bar hosts live music from Roblicious and the Grau so Loud Band. Free champagne toast at midnight, fun pictures, party favors and raffle prizes. Cover is $10 at the door; reservations are $15 per seat.
Four Seasons
1300 Lamar, 713-650-1300
The always swanky hotel will be offering an early four-course seating at 5 p.m., with a second seven-course meal at 8:30 p.m. to ring in the new year. Along with the tasty food will be live music, dancing and champagne toast at midnight.
Gravitas
807 Taft, 713-522-0995
The speakeasy-themed party will feature live music and a delectable three-course menu featuring your choice of prime rib, lemon sole or crispy braised pork. Tickets are $85 each.
Hard Rock Café
502 Texas, 713-227-1392
Living up to its name, these guys will rock in the New Year with a live performance by Vital. Packages include everything you could imagine — open bar, food and party favors. 9 p.m.
Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
800 Bagby, 713-315-2525
Grab your leisure suit and take a step back to the '70s during this Disco Inferno. Cordua Catering will provide fab food, and Infinite Groove will bring the funky beats. $150 per person. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Hotel Derek
2525 W. Loop S., 713-961-3000
Extravagant is the only way to describe a New Year's celebration that includes a helicopter ride for two at midnight. They even include the dinner and overnight accommodations in this package. More conservative packages are also available and include champagne, strawberries and next-day brunch.
Hotel Icon
220 Main, 713-224-4266
Tonight this hotel has many packages to choose from. Spoil yourself rotten in the last moments of 2007 with the Iconic package, which includes a five-course dinner, live entertainment, drinks and a night spent in luxury.
Houston Marriott Westchase
2900 Briarpark Dr., 713-978-7400
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Unmask the Eve is a masquerade-themed night of high-class entertainment. Special events include performances by Tabla Girl Tina Sugandh and DJ Rocky Rhodes. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Hotel Zaza
5701 Main, 713-526-1991
Experience one of Houston's newest and hottest hotels for New Year's Eve. DJ Hardware will be keeping the beat; party favors and a champagne toast will round out the night. You can fly up to heaven at the Monarch Terrace or go straight to hell in the Monarch Lounge.
Hugo's
1600 Westheimer, 713-524-7744
You know one of the best restaurants in town is going to have a killer menu tonight. Highlights include an avocado and mango salad, lobster tacos, scallops, beef tenderloin, rack of lamb and a coconut tart. There will be live music by Viento and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. $69 per person.
Hyatt Regency
1200 Louisiana, 713-654-1234
This four-floor party is one of the oldest, because they know how to do things right. A balloon drop and prime rib buffet are only two of the highlights. Fried Ice Cream will entertain with pop and rock music; Mary's Band will steam up the evening with Latin music; and DJ 33 1/3 will be in the lobby. Tickets available (without a room) for $79 per person.
Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
7620 Katy Fwy., 713-333-8800
If you feel like laughing at someone and not getting beaten up for it, then check out Alonzo Bodden. He's a veteran comedian who's most recently been seen on NBC's Last Comic Standing. He performs tonight at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Tickets to the late show will include admission, appetizer and champagne toast.
Indika
516 Westheimer, 713-524-2170
This modern Indian food restaurant wows food critics from coast to coast, including our own Robb Walsh. Tonight Anita Jaisinghani creates a six-course dinner with champagne and live music. 6:30 p.m. seating, $60; 9 p.m seating, $95.
Laff Spot
17776 Tomball Pkwy., 281-955-9200
Let yourself be entertained with food, music and laughter. After eating, jazz will be played by The Stellar Unit. Then laugh with ventriloquist team Willie Tyler & Lester, Ronnie Kenny and Andy Huggins. 7:30 p.m.
Mak Chin's
1511 Shepherd, 713-861-9888
Wear your best Chinese costumes at this Shanghai 1930s-themed party. A four-course menu will be offered with drink specials, DJ and live music.
Max's Wine Dive
4720 Washington #B, 713-880-8737









