DC Top Picks for New Year's Eve

Looking for something fun and interesting to do for New Year's Eve, but don't want to spend a fortune?   Here are the top picks from DC and Virginia that cost $40 or less.  Suggest other interesting events by commenting below.

Black Cat
Enjoy music by Peaches O'Dell and her Orchestra on the mainstage (swing music) and the house DJ on the backstage.
Cost: $20
Address: 1811 14th St., NW
For more information, call (202) 667-4490.

Busboys & Poets
Ring in the New Year with some poetry, music, film and more.
Cost: $25 per person food and/or drink minimum.
Address: 2021 14^th St., NW
For reservations, call (202) 387-POET.

Chloe
Celebrate with hors d'oeuvres, midnight Champagne toast, party favors & noisemakers, video countdown, and confetti storm.
Cost: $20
Address: 2473 18th St., NW
For more information, call (202) 265-6592.

Ellington's on Eighth
Listen to The King Bee Blues Band perform blues, soul and R&B and enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres, Champagne/cider toast, party favors, and Champagne drink specials.
Cost: $20
Address: 424A 8th St., SE
For more information, call (202) 546-8308.

Felix
Pick from three options and three rooms.
$10: For 00's arriving at 9 p.m. admission into the club is $10. Complimentary one hour open Smirnoff bar for those dressed in cocktail dress or black tie.
$20: For a View to Kill they offer three complimentary Smirnoff cocktails or martinis. Entrance at 9 p.m.
$35: For the Spy Who Loved Me they offer a VIP entrance at 8 p.m. including a buffet dinner plus one complementary Smirnoff Martini, and a chocolate fountain dessert.
All packages include a champagne toast at midnight. 
Address: 2406 18th St., NW
For more information, call (202) 483-3549.

Ireland’s Four Fields
Enjoy live music by the Sean Fleming Band and a champagne toast at midnight.
Cost: $30
Address: 3412 Connnecticut Ave., NW
For more information, call (202) 244-0860.

M Street Bar & Grill
Savor a three course a-la-carte dinner, a champagne toast and party favors. 
Cost: $37.95
Address: 2033 M St., NW
For more information or to make a reservation, call 202-530-3621.

Skewers-Café Luna
Celebrate with a three-course meal, live music and a belly dance performance.
Cost: $40
Address: 1633 P Street N.W.
Call early for other special deals or for more information (202) 387-7400.

Warehouse Theater
Join Lobster Boy for a "night of bizarre performances, freakshow follies, and burlesque beauties."
Cost: $20
Address: 1017 7th St., NW
Tickets are available at the door or in advance at www.lobsterboy.net.
For more information, call (202) 462-6331.

VIRGINIA

Dr. Dremo's Taphouse
Enjoy dancing, complimentary appetizer bar and champagne toast at midnight.
Cost: $25.
Address: 2001 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington
For more information, 703-528-4660.

Guarapo
From 9pm until midnight, enjoy a Latin buffet, DJ Ivan spinning your favorite music, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight.
Cost: $40 (includes one drink ticket) To purchase tickets, visit www.latinconcepts.com/nye.
Address: 2039 Wilson Blvd. Arlington
For more information, call (703) 528-6500.

Iota Club and Cafe
Listen to music by Last Train Home, These United States and Hoppin John. There will be a special menu and cafe seatings at 6, 8, & 10 p.m.
Cost: $35 (Admission includes party favors and a champagne toast.)
Address: 2832 Wilson Blvd., Arlington.
For more information or to make a reservation, call (703) 522-8340 after 5 pm.

Ireland's Four Courts
Enjoy live music by Ronan Kavanagh and a champagne toast at midnight. Party favors for everyone.
Cost: Arrive before 8 p.m. and pay no cover charge; $10 after.
Address: 2051 Wilson Boulevard in Arlington
For more information or to make a reservation, call 703-525-3600.

Mango Mikes
Mango Mike's Caribbean White Party includes a Caribbean finger food buffet, a champagne toast at midnight with party favors. DJ Jorge "El Pinolero" will be spinning hip-hip, latin and Top 40 all night long.
Cost: Tickets are $20 in advance until December 28th and $25 after.
Address: 4580 Duke St., Alexandria
For more information or to buy a ticket, call 703-370-3800.

Ragtime Restaurant
Enjoy tunes from DJ Dan-O, a champagne toast and party favors.
Cost: $10
Address: 1345 N. Courthouse Rd, Arlington
For more information, call 703-243-4003.

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