Andaaz 2007 Including a dinner buffet beginning at 8pm, dancing, a full-service bar and a countdown to midnight, all in Bollywood style. All ages welcome. 8pm-1am. $60; kids under 5 free. Golden Peacock, 3681 Peralta Blvd., Fremont. 510.494.9460.
Asian Art Museum New Year's Bell Ringing
After it has been rung 108 times in observance of an ancient Japanese New Year's tradition, visitors are welcome to ring the museum's 2,100-pound, 16th-century bronze bell themselves. 11am. Free. 200 Larkin St., San Francisco. 415.581.3740.
Baby Loves Disco
A family dance event with a noon countdown. 11am-2pm. $15. Aura Nightclub, 4825 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton. 925.416.0777.
Bert Kreischer
Plus comics Chris Karney, Mike Young and others. Includes a champagne toast and party favors. 18-and-over. 8 and 10pm. $25/$35. Green Room Comedy Club, 2801 Leavenworth St., San Francisco. 415. 674.9333.
Brother Buzz Band
Plus hors d'oeuvres, desserts, champagne and more. All ages. 9pm-1am. $30-$38; under 18 free. Sanchez Concert Hall, 1220-A Linda Mar Blvd., Pacifica. 650.355.1882.
Burning Bowl Ceremony
Release the old to open the way for the upcoming year. 11am. Donations accepted. Divine Science Community Center, 1540 Hicks Ave., San Jose. 408.293.3838.
Cal Skate
"Worldwide Skate." A family skate event with available family package for four. Participate in the rink's "worldwide" game to receive beads and a chance to win an iPod. Plus hourly raffles, games and a midnight balloon drop. 7:30pm-1am. $15 plus $4 skate rental. 980 Los Coches St., Milpitas. 408.946.1363.
Christmas in the Park
Holiday fun and amusement rides for kids in downtown San Jose. Through Jan 1. Plaza de Cesar Chavez, Downtown San Jose. 408.286.1313.
City Nights
"Midnight Madness." With surprise midnight performance, four fully stocked bars, two balloon drops, video projection, midnight champagne toast, party favors and keepsakes. 18-and-over. 9pm-2:30am. $40 adv. City Nights, 715 Harrison St., San Francisco. 415.339.8686.
Darren Carter
Standup comedy, plus dancing, party favors and drinks. Dinner package available. 18-and-over welcome at 7pm show. 7 and 9pm. $50-$75. Pepper Belly's Comedy and Variety Theater,
849 Texas St., Fairfield. 707.422.SHOW
Dengue Fever
Headlining with the Gomorran Social Aid and Pleasure Club, plus DJ Jimmy Love spinning Bhangra, funk and more. All ages. 8pm. $30. Rickshaw Stop, 155 Fell St., San Francisco. 415.861.2011.
Fantasy of Lights
Cruise through Vasona Park to see colorful light displays. 6-10pm. Vasona Lake County Park, Los Gatos. 408.355.2200.
First Night Monterey
An annual party with a parade, music, arts, a twilight parade and theater performances. Live music performances include MC Lars and the Spindle Sisters. Art projects, storytelling, puppet shows and more available for kids. 3pm-midnight. Visit website for details. Downtown Monterey. www.firstnightmonterey.org.
India Community Center
Celebrate the coming year with family including dinner, dancing to a live DJ, champagne toast, karaoke and fun specifically for kids. 8pm-midnight. $45-$75. India Community Center,
555 Los Coches St., Milpitas. 408.934.1130.
Last Night Santa Cruz
DIY Parade
A do-it-yourself, decentralized New Year's Eve celebration that is the antithesis of Santa Cruz city-sponsored First Night event. 5pm. Free. Saturn Cafe parking lot, 145 Laurel St., Santa Cruz. www.lastnightdiy.org.
The Melting Pot
The restaurant offers a special New Year's Eve menu, a champagne toast and prizes. 72 S. First St., San Jose. 408.293.6020.
Morgan Hill Bowl
Start out the evening with "New Year's in New York," bowling 6-8:30pm, then continue with "Bowling into '07" 9pm-1am. Plus a "Black Tie Party and Bocce Challenge" in the alley's new Troy's Bocce Ball Room and Wine Bar. DJ music, karaoke, snacks and a full bar also available in Strixe Lounge. 6pm-1am. Call for prices and reservations. Morgan Hill Bowl, 650 Tennant Station, Morgan Hill. 408.778.0909.
MySpace New Year's Bash
Hosted by the Vixens. With appearances by the Legends, Malika, the Frontline, EvenOdds and others, plus a midnight balloon drop, mixtape giveaways, $6 drinks and more. Dress code enforced. 18-and-over. 10pm-4am. $20/$25 with MySpace printout. Boondock Bay, 2246 Jerrold Ave., San Francisco. 510.224.7479.
New Year Dhamaka
Nonstop dance masti with Bollywood singers Jaspinder and Micky Narula, DJs Bombay Beats and Bajpuria, dinner from Swagat and more. 7pm-1am. $25 kids 5 and up, $67.50-$75 single and $112.50-$125 couples. American GI Forum, 765 Story Rd., San Jose. 408.674.6656.
New Year's Eve Balloon Drop
At the stroke of 4pm (which is also midnight in Greenwich Mean Time), the center celebrates the coming year with music, prizes and a massive explosion of balloons. Separate drop for kids ages 5 and under. 3:30-5pm. Free with admission; advance tickets required. Chabot Space and Science Center, 10000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland. 510.336.7300.
New Year's Eve Bash for
Single Professionals
The Society of Single Professionals hosts this mingle-and-meet event with dancing, a pasta and salad buffet and party favors. 18-and-over. 9pm-1am. $40. Palo Alto Sheraton Hotel, 625 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. 650.327.4645.
New Year's Eve at CDM
A kids' NYE event with a countdown to 2pm complete with balloon drop, plus activities to create noisemakers, make New Year's resolutions and decorate hats. noon-4pm. Free with admission. Children's Discovery Museum, 180 Woz Way, San Jose. 408.298.5437.
New Year's Eve
Dinner and Dance
I.F.D.E.S. Lodge hosts this evening of dining and dancing with music from Geracao. Plus party favors and canja. All ages. 7pm-1am. $20-$60. I.F.D.E.S. Lodge, 250 Old Gilroy St., Gilroy. 408.842.4389.
New Year's Eve Fireworks
The city hosts a massive fireworks display to explode into 2007. Midnight. Free. The Waterfront, San Francisco.
New Year's Eve Party
for Families
With live music from the Timeouts, reindeer games and pizza. 4-8pm. $5.95 for kids, free for adults. Tumble and Tea Cafe, 4210 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. 510.601.7378.
New Year's Eve Service
A special Holy Eucharist and brief spoken service to give thanks and welcome in the new year. 9am. Free. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 13601 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga. 408.867.3493.
New Year's Eve Vampire Tour
Mina Harker leads this exploration of the gothic side of Nob Hill, visiting six stops to learn about the history of San Francisco. All ages. 8pm. $15-$20. California and Taylor streets, San Francisco. 650.279.1840.
Noon Year's Eve
Countdown to noon and watch the balloons drop. Also games, face painters, magicians, entertainment and activities. All ages. 10am-1pm. $6-$9; 4 and under free. Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Rd., San Carlos. 650.654.0200.
Red Carpet Bollywood Affair
With five separate areas of admission featuring performances by Bobby Moon, DJ Shez, Dholi Deep, Sthir, Salim J, DJ Mirage, DJ Gemini, DJ Precaution, DJ Sikhness and others, free party favors, glowsticks, henna tattoos, CDs and DVDs, psychic and tarot readings, fresh paan, a gourmet buffet from Swagat, prize giveaways, a balloon drop and a countdown at midnight. Hotel accommodations available. Includes a kids' party. Dress code enforced. 18-and-over women, 21-and-over men. 7:30pm. $65-$99. 408 Almaden Blvd., San Jose. 408.605.5915.
San Jose Skate
Rink open noon-midnight for all ages, plus an adult-only skate with R&B and '80s music midnight-4am. $7 includes skate rental. San Jose Skate, 397 Blossom Hill Rd., San Jose. 408.226.1155.
Sin City New Year's Eve 2007
With VH1's Flava Flav and Delicious, MTV's Jackass, Girls Gone Wild, the Federation, "Pimp 'n' Ho Costume Ball," giveaways, guest appearances, DJs and live performances, "Topless of the World" fashion show and more. 18-and-over. 9pm. $25/$60. Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, 99 Grove St., San Francisco. 415.797.2346.
Temple of Drums
Drums of peace on New Year's Eve, performed by David Auerbach. Ages 10 and up. 7pm. $40. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1668 Bush St., San Francisco. 707.224.4222.
White and Silver Ball
A Brazilian New Year's party with strict white-and/or-silver attire restrictions. Featuring Sotaque Baiano and DJs Rubens, Rodolfo and Tuaia. 16-and-over. 9pm-2am. $35/$45. Burlingame Hall, 1511 Rollins Rd., Burlingame. 415.425.7242.
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