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You have been directed to the 2007 New Year's Eve listing. This post is out-dated. For the current 2010 listings please go to: Holidays in San Francisco.
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Here's a list of the 2007 New Year's Eve parties in San Francisco. For the 2008 listings go to: New Year's Eve 2008 in San Francisco.
In the first section you will find a list of events and links. The second section will provide links to San Francisco taxi companies (along with the fare schedule and rules). The third section is a link to a whole cornucopia of sexual delights in San Francisco for those of you who are hopelessly wicked.
1) Event List
Japanese Bell Ringing
At the Asian Art Museum, Civic Center
Sunday, December 30th at 11 AM.
As in past observances, a 2100-lb., sixteenth-century Japanese bronze bell originally from a temple in Tajima Province in Japan and now part of the museum's permanent collection will be struck 108 times with a large custom-hewn log. According to Japanese custom, this symbolically welcomes the New Year and curbs the 108 bonno (mortal desires) which, according to Buddhist belief, torment humankind.
It is hoped that with each reverberation the bad experiences, wrong deeds, and ill luck of the past year will be wiped away. Thus, tolling heralds the start of a joyous, fresh New Year.
There will be a short shakuhachi (bamboo flute) performance preceding the ceremony. Then, Zen Buddhist priest Gengo Akiba Roshi will conduct a blessing and begin the bell ringing. Akiba Roshi is director of the Soto Zen Buddhism North American office. He is also Zen teacher at Oaklandís Kojin-an Zendo.
Hands-on art activities are offered in the education studios to entertain families while waiting for their turn at the bell. Guests will also have the opportunity to enjoy two special exhibitions, Stylized Sculpture and History of History.
Numbered tickets to ring the bell are assigned to visitors on a first-come, first-serve basis in South Court beginning at 10:00 am, when the museum opens to the public. No advance reservations are accepted. 108 groups of four to six people will be assembled to strike the bell. More information: Asian Art Museum
St. Francis Hotel Elegant New Year's Eve Dinner
At the St. Francis Hotel, Union Square
Monday, December 31st, 6 - 10 PM
Ring in the New Year with a decadent three course meal of: Main Lobster Ragout with fennel and saffron cream sauce in a puff pastry shell; Pan Seared Veal Topped with Dungeness crab and served with asparagus; and a trio of desserts including cognac spice cake, white chocolate cranberry velvet and mandarin sorbet. Cost: $85. See the full menu here
The Fillmore Presents Les Claypool
Corner of Geary and Fillmore
Monday, December 31st, doors open at 8, show starts at 9 PM
Most original hat contest with fabulous prizes to be won! The opener this year is Madame Blavatsky Overdrive. More information: The Fillmore / LiveNation
The Warfield New Year's Bash
Eighth and Market Streets
Monday, December 31st, doors open at 8, show starts at 9 PM
A New Year's concert and party with Cake and The Lovemakers.
More information: The Warfield / LiveNation
New World Eve Celebration
3 locations - 1 passport
Monday, December 31st
Join Bissap Baobab, the Little Baobab and Bollyhood Cafe for a spectacular night filled with Djs, live performances, buffet, champagne, drinks and more. Buy 1 Passport to enjoy 3 locations, 3 parties, 3 different food types. Procceds go to local non-profits, CARACEN, Dia de los Ninos, Ecole des Enfants, Good Samaritan. More information: Bissap Baobab or call .
New Year's Eve with the Mannheim Steamroller
Post Street Theatre, Union Square
Monday, December 31st, 8 PM
Enjoy an evening of traditional Christmas and New Years music by the Mannheim Steamroller at one of San Francisco's intimate Union Square theatres. More information: Mannheim Steamroller or Post Street Theatre
Count Basie Orchestra at Yoshi's
1330 Fillmore
Monday, December 31st
Broadcast live on KQED and Jazz 911
The Count Basie Orchestra with special guest Ledisi. More information: Yoshi's San Francisco
Eclectic Fever: NYE Extravaganza
The Gift Center Pavilion , 888 Brannan
Monday, December 31st, 9 Pm to 3 AM
Featuring performances by Sila and Afrofunk Experience, B-Side Players, Native Elements, Nonstop Bhangra, DJ Jeremiah and the Afrobeat Nation, Sambadamora Dance Company, Roz, and DJ Felina. Dress in masquerade theme; costumes are highly recommended. Proceeds benefit House of Hope, a school for orphaned children in Uganda. More information: Gift Center Pavilion
John Lee Hooker Jr. at Biscuit & Blues
Union Square
Monday, December 31st, 8 & 11 PM
It's not the most sophisticated of concepts, but buttermilk biscuits smothered in gravy and authentic floor-stomping live blues smothered in sweat actually make for a mighty pleasurable combo. Biscuits and Blues pulls in big names from all over the world. More information: Biscuit & Blues
Kim Nalley Quintet with Kenny Washington at Pearl's
North Beach
Monday, December 31st, 8 & 10 PM
Jazz at Pearl's New Year's celebration may be the perfect party. It's elegant (yes, you should dress-to-impress) but comfortable (hey, you're among friends). It's nostalgic (think 1930s glamour) and auspicious (it's also one of the hippest clubs on the planet), and you can't beat the music. We can guarantee that you'll get kissed at midnight! Shows: 9pm & 11pm. Doors open 7:30 pm for 3-Course candle-lit dinner. The Second show is Cocktail's only. Kim Nalley Quintet featuring Kenny Washington will be performing together for both shows. More information: Jazz at Pearl's
Marga Gomez' New Year's Eve Show
Victoria Theatre, 16th and Mission
Monday, December 31st, 7 & 9 PM
GLAAD Award winning comedian MARGA GOMEZ returns to ring in her fifth Rhino New Year with special guest comic ALI MAFI - gay, Muslim and an Iranian president's worst nightmare. Expect down, dirty, and smart laughs as Gomez and Mafi take on 2007 in the queerest comedy event of the year. More information: Theatre Rhino
Mars Volta, the Eternals, Peanut Butter Wolf, Nobody, DJ Dennis, others
Bill Graham Auditorium, Civic Center
Monday, December 31st, 8 PM
A number of bands will take the stage during this New Year's Eve Super bash. More information: LiveNation
Comets on Fire and Triclops at Slim's
SOMA (South of Market)
Monday, December 31st, 9 PM
More information: Slim's
Mother of All New Years 2008
San Francisco Design Center, SOMA
Monday, December 31st, 9 PM
Featuring a balloon drop, champagne toast, chocolate fountain, hor d’oeuvres, DJs, go-go dancers, Cirque du Soleil-style performers, party favors, more. There's a lot to this event, so read all the details at: Mother of All New Years 2008
The New Morty Show at Bimbo's 365
Bimbo's 365 Club, North Beach
Monday, December 31st, 9 PM
With Connie Champagne and Vise Grip, Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys, Frisky Frolics, Ramshackle Romeos, the Girl in the Fishbowl. More information: Bimbo's 365 Club
Beach Blanket Babylon New Year's Eve Show
Club Fugazi, North Beach
Monday, December 31st, 7 & 10:15 PM
The longest running musical revue presents two New Year’s Eve performances. Guests receive champagne and Joseph Schmidt chocolate truffles. Second show ends at the stroke of midnight, followed by dancing. More information: Club Fugazi
New Year's Eve Carnaval Party
Pena Pachamama, North Beach
Monday, December 31st
Featuring Fito Reinoso, Sukay, Eddy Navia, Carla Zertuche’s Flamenco, Fogo Na Roupa Brazilian Samba, others. More information: Pena Pachamama
Hornblower New Year's Eve Dinner Cruise
Aboard the Hornblower Yacht on San Francisco Bay
Monday, December 31st, 8 PM
As the fireworks illuminate the sky, enjoy a New Year’s Eve buffet dinner, open house cocktail bar, including after dinner liquors and house champagne, festive New Year’s party favors, and a D.J. for dancing. Assigned Cruise Style Seating. More information: Hornblower Cruises
Top of the Mark - New Year's Eve Gala
Mark Hopkins Hotel, Nob Hill
Monday, December 31st, 6 PM
Four-course dinner including one complimentary bottle of Moët White Star Champagne per couple. Black Market Jazz Trio 6:00pm - 9:00pm Black Market Jazz Orchestra 9:00pm - 1:00am. The Mark is also offering several other related events. More information: Special Events at the Mark
Fairmont Hotel's New Year's Dinner
Fairmont Hotel, Nob Hill
Monday, December 31st
Full-course formal dinner with live entertainment. More information: The Fairmont
Phantom of the Opera in the Cathedral
Grace cathedral, Nob Hill
Monday, December 31st, 7 & 10 PM
Celebrate the New Year in grand style with a screening of the restored 1929 version of Phantom of the Opera, starring Lon Chaney in the title role. Famed New York organist Dorothy Papadakos will accompany the film on the cathedral’s renowned Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ. More information: Grace Cathedral
San Francisco Sinfonieta
First Unitarian Universalist Church, Geary & Franklin
Monday, December 31st, 8:30 PM
Beethoven's powerful Ninth Symphony performed in the historic San Francisco church. More information: San Francisco Sinfonieta
San Francisco Symphony New Year's Eve Gala
Davies Symphony Hall, Van Ness Avenue at Civic Center
Monday, December 31st, 9 PM
Ring in the New Year with a grand gala celebration. Michael Feinstein plays favorites from Gershwin, Kern, Berlin, and Porter. Enjoy party favors and complimentary champagne, savories, and desserts following the concert. Dance the night away on stage and in the lobby. When the clock strikes midnight, 2008 balloons cascade from above. Information: San Francisco Symphony
Sea of Dreams 2008
Concourse Exhibition Center, SOMA
Monday, December 31st, 8 PM
A costumed art and tribal event featuring live music by the Brazilian Girls, Kinky, the Vau de Vire Society, Madd Vibe Orchestra with Angelo Moore, Bassbin Twins, Syd Gris, others; a sculpture garden; a gallery maze; a bizarre burlesque; much more! Information: Sea of Dreams 2008
Wesla Whitfield and Mike Greensill
Plush Room, York Hotel
Monday, December 31st, 7 & 10:30 PM
More information: Plush Room
2) Taxis and Transportation
Important! First Read: Taxicab Crooks & Scam Cabs in San Francisco
511.Org - Complete S.F. Bay Area transportation information
San Francisco Taxicab Dispatch Numbers
Taxicab Rates of Fare
How to Spot a Real SF Taxicab - Beware of Scam Cabs! (.pdf)
BART's New Year's Eve Flash Pass
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (MUNI)
3.) For the Hopelessly Wicked:
If you're looking for something with sexual sizzle, then look over the many links in:
Naked Bodies, Hot Sex and Foggy San Francisco Nights
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3 comments:
New World Eve
3 lcoations 3 parties, djs , live bands, music, buffet, drinks
check it out in the heart of the Mission in San Francisco
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http://www.bollyhoodcafe.com
Thank you for the comment,Aoorn. I have added the New World Eve celebration to the list of events. It looks like you have developed great idea and I hope you are packed on New Year's Eve ... and I'm sure you will be. Looks like a fun party!
Happy 2009!
R
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