Happy New Year Happenings

Giant Hotel

This year Giant celebrates New Year’s at the iconic Westin Bonaventure Hotel. The gleaming glass towers, impressive indoor ballrooms and central atrium will provide a unique backdrop for sets by electronic-music duo the Crystal Method, trance group Above and Beyond, DJ Kaskade, and more. Guests who book a two-night stay (New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day) will receive complimentary access to Giant’s DeCompression New Year’s Day event at the hotel’s Lakeside Lobby Bar and Lounge. General admission tickets are $65, VIP tickets $165 (hotel rooms booked separately). The event is 21 and over. 

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel, Thurs., Dec. 31st, 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., and Fri., Jan. 1st, 9 p.m. 404 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles. Information: (323) 464-7373; www.gianthotel.com

New Year’s Eve at the Kress
This multilevel art-deco-styled restaurant and club will feature DJs, dancing, a balloon drop, party favors, an open bar and a midnight Champagne toast. Special guest performers are to be announced. VIP tickets will provide access to the dramatic rooftop lounge with panoramic views of Los Angeles. General admission tickets are $125 ($95 before Sat., Dec. 5th), VIP tickets $200 ($140 before Dec. 5th). The event is 21 and over. The Kress, Thurs., Dec. 31st, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

6608 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. Information: (323) 785-5000; www.thekress.net

New Year’s Eve Dinner and Gala at the Biltmore
The Biltmore’s elegant New Year’s celebration offers two dinner options—a four-course menu at the Rendezvous Court ($99) or a buffet of Asian small plates at Sai Sai ($89)—and a gala at the historic Crystal Ballroom. The gala will feature a DJ and live band, plus a midnight Champagne toast with a shower of balloons from the ceiling. Dinner includes tickets to the gala; standalone gala tickets are $50. The event is 21 and over. Formal attire.

Millennium Biltmore Hotel, Thurs., Dec., 31st, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
506 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. Information: (213) 612-1523;www.millenniumhotels.com

New Year’s Eve With Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

Swing in the new year with local hepcats Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. The seven-man group plays a mix of jazz, swing, Dixieland and big-band music, and earlier this year released the album How Big Can You Get?, a tribute to Cab Calloway. The band will perform two shows on New Year’s Eve. Tickets range from $60 to $175. Walt Disney Concert Hall, Thurs., Dec. 31st, 7 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. Information: (323) 850-2000; www.laphil.com

Rose Parade 2010
The 121st annual Rose Parade will again delight audiences of all ages with marching bands from across the nation, high-stepping equestrian groups and the parade’s famous flower-covered floats. Curbside camping along the parade route will be allowed starting Thurs., Dec. 31st, at noon. Related Tournament of Roses events include Equestfest (Tues., Dec. 29th), Bandfest (Tues., Dec. 29th and Wed., Dec. 30th) and the Rose Bowl Game (Fri., Jan. 1st). Fri., Jan. 1st, 8 a.m. 

Along Orange Grove Blvd., Colorado Blvd. and Sierra Madre Blvd., Pasadena. Information: (626) 449-4100; www.tournamentofroses.com

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