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Whether you're looking to ring in 2017 at noon or midnight Saturday, there's a host of ways to celebrate the new year. Here's a few events to choose from in Salt Lake City and beyond.
EVE WinterFest
Salt Lake City rings in 2017 with six days of music and culture as well as a countdown to midnight with the largest mirror ball in the U.S.
When • Through Saturday
Where • 15 venues in downtown Salt Lake City, including the Salt Palace Convention Center, Clark Planetarium, Off Broadway Theatre, Broadway Centre Cinemas, Discovery Gateway, The Leonardo, Gallivan Center, Temple Square, City Creek Center and UMOCA
Cost • An all-access pass — good for the entire six-day run — is $25 for those 10 and older, $15 for those ages 3 to 9. Get $5 off when you purchase tickets through America First Credit Union. Single-day passes are available for adults, $20, and children, $10.
Details • eveslc.com
EVE highlights • Events at the Salt Palace include the following:
Live music • Some of Utah's favorite Big Band musicians, including the award-winning Caleb Chapman's Crescent Super Band, will perform. Check eveslc.com for a full schedule. Today, 7 to 10 p.m., and Saturday, 7 to 11 p.m., on the Salt Palace Convention Center's Big Band Stage
Aesop's fables • Utah Children's Theatre will offer a lighthearted retelling of some of Aesop's favorite fables including "The Tortoise and the Hare," "The Ant and the Grasshopper" and "The Sun and the Wind." Today, 7 p.m., Saturday, 6 p.m.
World Stage • Performers include Zivio Ethnic Arts Ensemble, traditional Balkan music and dance; Rumba Libre Band, salsa and Latin jazz; Samba Fogo, Brazilian fire dancers; and Kenshin Taiko, Japanese drummers. Check eveslc.com for a full schedule. Today, 7 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 6 p.m. to midnight, Salt Palace Convention Center, 100 S. West Temple
Lounge scene • Adults 21 and older can enjoy wine and beer, including high-point offerings, in the Squatters Hop Rising Lounge inside the Salt Palace. Today, 6 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 3 p.m. to midnight
Family activities • Favorites are back, including a GameRoom, filled with oversized games; the BounceTown inflatables; the BallRoom, with lights, music and beach balls; and the Crash Room, where guests practice their percussion skills on cans, lids, metal, plastic and wood. New this year will be an arcade with retro games like Pong and Missile Command, as well as "karaoke for a crowd" and glow-in-the-dark human bowling, with balls big enough to climb inside. Today, 6 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 3 p.m. to midnight
Noon Year's Eve
No need to stay up late, ring in the new year at noon at the Natural History Museum of Utah annual Noon Year's Eve celebration, with music, a confetti-drop and family activities, plus regular museum attractions, including the "Power of Poison" special exhibition.
When • Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where • Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Included in regular admission, $7.95-$12.95 (free for children under 2, U. students, faculty and staff); nhmu.utah.edu, 801-581-4303 or at the door. The first 1,000 children in the door will receive free Party Packs that include a noise maker, hat and a variety of celebratory toys. Hot chocolate and decorative cookies will be available for $3 each. And, visitors will receive a 10 percent discount at the Museum Store (museum members will receive 20 percent off store purchases).
Alan Cumming
The Scottish actor ("The Good Wife" on TV, "Cabaret" on Broadway) performs his musical act for New Year's Eve.
When • Saturday, 8 p.m.
Where • Eccles Center Theatre, 1750 Kearns Blvd., Park City
Tickets • $49 to $189, EcclesCenter.org
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
The circus/acrobat troupe Cirque Dreams presents its Christmas show, "Cirque Dreams Holidaze," featuring 20 acts by 30 artists from around the world.
When • Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 p.m.
Where • Eccles Theater, 131 S. Main St., Salt Lake City
Tickets • $30 to $80, ArtSaltLake.org
A Rat Pack New Year's Party
The Royal will ring in 2017 with A Rat Pack New Year's Party, featuring Tim Cord (American Hitmen) and Rust (School of Rock). Must be 21 or older to attend.
When • Saturday, 5 p.m.
Where • The Royal, 4760 S. 900 East, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $20; Smith's Tix
New Year's Eve Metal Bash
Metal bands Infection of the Broken, Dipped in Whiskey and Transit Cast perform.
When • Saturday, 6:30 p.m.
Where • The Loading Dock, 445 S. 400 West, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $10-$12; Ticketfly
Black & White New Year's Eve Party
The Black & White New Year's Eve Party features DEORRO, DJ Sliink, Landis, Riggi & Piros with Bukini (Jake Willams), Beatzsick, Heff, Stuzz, Doughboy, Fezill, Deadsun, Guilty Spark, Josh Volt, DawpleGvnger and many more. Must be 18 or older to attend.
When • Saturday, 7 p.m.
Where • Saltair, 12408 W. Salt Air Drive, Magna
Tickets • $40; VIP tickets, $80-$100; bit.ly/2huesC0
New Year's Eve "pre-bash" Bash
The New Year's Eve "pre-bash" Bash features Salt Lake City punk bands Lady Teeth, Spooky Snack, GABI and Rich Girlz.
When • Saturday, 7 p.m.
Where • Kilby Court, 741 S. Kilby Court, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $6; Ticketfly
Black & White Masquerade Ball
Park City Live's New Year's Eve Annual Black & White Masquerade Ball features DJ Ross One. Must be 21 or older to attend.
When • Saturday, 8 p.m.
Where • Park City Live, 427 Main St., Park City
Tickets • $50-$100; visit parkcitylive.net
801 New Year's Party
The 801 New Year's Party features DJ Dixon, DJ Kam Bennett and a surprise U92 DJ. There will be free Rockstar all night, balloon drops, confetti cannons and photo booth.
When • Saturday, 8 p.m.
Where • The Complex, 536 W. 100 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $10; $10 with college ID, $15 at the door with RT/Repost; visit bit.ly/2hJOGFk
Ring in 2017 Gatsby-style
Enjoy a Gatsby-style New Year's Eve Party. Must be 21 or older to attend.
When • Saturday, 8 p.m.
Where • The Moose Lounge, 180 W. 400 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $10; Smith's Tix
ARVO New Year's Party
ARVO's 4th annual New Year's Party features The Federal Empire, which mixes alternative Americana music with electronic music. Strange Familia and DJ Cuzzick open.
When • Saturday, 9 p.m.
Where • Infinity Event Center, 26 E. 600 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $20-$25; 24tix
RuPaul's Drag Race Star: Detox
Indie Skies, Lisa Dank and Kay Bye will host the New Year's Eve event with DJ Shutter.
When • Saturday, 9 p.m.
Where • Metro Music Hall, 615 W. 100 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $15; $30 Meet and Greet; Ticketfly
Mama J
Ring in the New Year with local soul band Mama J, debuting its first single, and opener Holly Arballo. Must be 21 or older to attend.
When • Saturday, 9 p.m.
Where • Liquid Joe's, 1249 E. 3300 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $7; Smith's Tix
Badfeather
Spend New Year's Eve with Badfeather, a classic rock, soul, jam-band jive, country-folk boogie and a dash of post-disco funk band. Holy Water Buffalo will open.
When • Saturday, 9 p.m.
Where • O.P. Rockwell, 268 Main St., Park City
Tickets • $35; Ticketfly
Flash & Flare
Party down at the NYE Party with Flash & Flare, featuring DJ Matty Mo, DJ Feral Williams. Must be 21 or older to attend.
When • Saturday, 9 p.m.
Where • Urban Lounge, 241 S. 500 East, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $5 before 10 p.m. and $10 after; Ticketfly
Now or Never at The Leo
The in-house chefs at The Leonardo are preparing a dinner experience with a four-course meal and live entertainment to help send off 2016 and toast to 2017. After the dinner, there will be a party with a DJ, live performances, dancing and drinks.
When • Saturday; dinner, 7-9 p.m., party, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where • The Leonardo, 209 E. 500 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $55 for dinner/party (drink tickets not included), $30 for party only (drink tickets not included); theleonardo.org
Timmy the Teeth
Bodega & The Rest will present a New Year's Eve party with folk singer Timmy the Teeth. Must be 21 or older to attend.
When • Saturday, 10 p.m.
Where • The Rest , 331 S. Main St., Salt Lake City
Tickets • $60; 24tix