Welcome to SFRemezcla’s 3rd annual New Year’s Eve Guide!
The only place to get informed on all the Latin parties, concerts, and dinners happening in the Bay Area on December 31st, 2009.
NOTE: PLEASE CHECK BACK DAILY, as we will constantly be updating our list of events for the big night!!
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NAVIGATE THIS GUIDE: PARTIES | CONCERTS | DINNERS | ARTICLES
Parties
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TROPICANA NEW YEAR’S |
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| at MADRONE LOUNGE |
9pm | $10 | |
| Finally, a guaranteed good time from the people who bring you the weekly Tropicana parties. Madrone Lounge once again hosts DJ Don Bustamante, Sr. Saenz and special guest trumpeter Aaron Priskorn. The sounds of salsa, cumbia, reggaeton, and merengue will be blasting all night. Arrive early for salsa dancing lessons (9pm) with Sr. Saenz and have some caipirinhas. | |||
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SEA OF DREAMS |
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| at CONCOURSE EX. CTR. |
8pm-4:30am | $75-$160 | |
| Sea of Dreams celebrates its 10th year as the Bay Area’s most diverse New Year’s spectacle. Enjoy a night of burlesque and circus performances in a lavish and other-worldly experience, plus musical acts with the ever-popular Ozomatli as headliner. 18 and over! | |||
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AFROLICIOUS NYE |
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| at ELBO ROOM |
9:30pm | $15-25 | |
| Elbo Room is at it again with their annual bash. They’re bringing that Afrobeat sound you’ve heard weekly with Pleasuremaker and DJ Jimmy Love. No frills, no questions about it. | |||
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CARNIVALE |
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| at CHAYA BRASSERIE |
5pm or 9pm |
$65-$165 | |
| Want to make NYE a night to remember and not one you barely recall? Try a classy night out with a five course meal, live entertainment from The Sonando Project (the self-proclaimed Latin Stevie Wonder, YEP!), fireworks by the Bay, and Brazilian dancers! | |||
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BOAT CRUISE 2010 |
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| at 39 PIER |
10:30pm | $70+ | |
| Latinos a Morir, the group of professionals and entrepreneurs who loooove Latin American Culture, are inviting you to their super exclusive New Year’s Eve party. Welcome 2010 on a boat cruise with appetizers, a surprise DJ, fireworks at midnight, and some of the best Bay area views. | |||
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YEAR OF THE DRAGON |
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| at DRAGONBAR |
8pm | $30-$75 | |
| If you’re looking to dress to the nines in an intimate setting, DragonBar’s Chinese themed party is your spot. Dress code calls for suits and dresses only, a limited 200 tickets will be sold, and lucky party-goers will take in DJ Allier’s reggaeton, rock en espanol, hip-hop, and mash ups. | |||
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MEGA NEW YEAR’S EVE |
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| at HYATT REGENCY SF |
8pm | $45 | |
| Prepare for over 15 bars (yes, you got that right; there will be 35 bartenders at the event), three tropical themed rooms, and musical talents Sonora Carruseles, Fulanito, Little Suzy, Angel the Original Cover Girl, and Lizette Melendez. | |||
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NEW YEAR’S GALA |
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| at CAFE COCOMO |
8pm | $20-$40 | |
| If you love salsa, salsa, and more salsa, then Cafe Cocomo’s Gala will cure your dancing jitters. Arrive early (8pm) for lessons and check out the premier salsa band Avance, along with KPFA radio’s DJ Luis Medina. Cash prizes and other perks throughout the night. | |||
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UNION SQUARE BLOCK PARTY |
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| at LOT 46/RISQUE |
8pm | $40 | |
| Two parties for the price of one! Lot 46 Nightclub and Risque Lounge team up to bring you the ultimate party vibe. DJ Majestichris spins Top 40s, hip-hop, dance and more. Plus, massive balloon drop. | |||
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TEMPLE OF LIGHT |
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| at TEMPLE |
9pm | $40-$60 | |
| With 3 rooms, VIP bottle service, and tracks from DJ Brian Salazar (jazz, disco, soul, R&B, funk, and salsa), Nacho Vega (house and classic hip-hop), and Jayvi Velasco (house, bossa nova, hip-hop, brazilian, 80s), you’ll be set for the new year. | |||
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PAPARAZZI NYE 2010 |
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| at SUITE ONE8ONE |
8pm-4am | $40-$100 | |
| Consider yourself a celebrity at Suite one8one’s Paparazzi New Year’s. Be the first to see the grand unveiling of their remodeling and mingle like a socialite as you check out three theme rooms, including the South Beach Room where DJ Happy will be spinning reggeaton and Latin beats. Open bar and complimentary hor d’oeuvres. | |||
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Concerts
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SAMBADA |
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| at THE FOX THEATER |
8pm | $39.50-$49.50 | |
| If a mix of samba, capoeira music, funk, reggae and hip hop sounds like your kind of night, you might want to spend New Year’s Eve with Afro-Brazilian group SambaDa. They’ve gained a reputation throughout California as a live act to see, and what better night to find out yourself than the biggest party night of the year. | |||
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OZOMATLI |
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| at CONCOURSE EX. CTR. | 8pm-4:30am | $75-$160 | |
| Sea of Dreams celebrates its 10th year as the Bay Area’s most diverse New Year’s spectacle. Enjoy a night of burlesque and circus performances in a lavish and other-worldly experience, plus musical acts with the ever-popular Ozomatli as headliner. 18 and over! | |||
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THE SONADO PROJECT |
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| at CHAYA BRASSERIE | 9pm | $65-165 | |
| Want to make NYE a night to remember and not one you barely recall? Try a classy night out with a five course meal, live entertainment from The Sonando Project (the self-proclaimed Latin Stevie Wonder, YEP!), fireworks by the Bay, and Brazilian dancers! | |||
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SONORA CARRUSELES Y MAS |
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| at HYATT REGENCY SF |
8pm | $45 | |
| Prepare for over 15 bars (yes, you got that right; there will be 35 bartenders at the event), three tropical themed rooms, and musical talents Sonora Carruseles, Fulanito, Little Suzy, Angel the Original Cover Girl, and Lizette Melendez. | |||
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AVANCE |
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| at CAFE COCOMO |
8pm | $20-$40 | |
| If you love salsa, salsa, and more salsa, then Cafe Cocomo’s Gala will cure your dancing jitters. Arrive early (8pm) for lessons and check out the premier salsa band Avance, along with KPFA radio’s DJ Luis Medina. Cash prizes and other perks throughout the night. | |||
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SON DE COLOMBIA & SON SABOR |
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| at CROWNE PLAZA PA |
7pm |
$30 adv |
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| Underground Mambo at the Palo Alto Crowne Plaza is probably the only party you can bring your little hermano to! Party from the 7pm-4am at this ALL-AGES event and dance to three live salsa bands, including Son de Colombia and Son Sabor. Plus, DJs and a special salsa performance! | |||
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Dinners
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CARNIVALE |
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| at CHAYA BRASSERIE | 5pm or 9pm | $65-$165 | |
| Want to make NYE a night to remember and not one you barely recall? Try a classy night out with a five course meal, live entertainment from The Sonando Project (the self-proclaimed Latin Stevie Wonder, YEP!), fireworks by the Bay, and Brazilian dancers! | |||
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