New Years Happenings in the NE

For the last night of the year - and the end of the gluttonous holidays - here are some events happening in the NE 'hoods.  If your more interested in kicking off the new year by starting on those resolutions, I've included a few New Years Day activities as well.  Check it out and let me know if I've missed anything!


New Year's Eve Shenanigans
New Year's Eve Pre Funk Show!
Goorin Brothers hat shop is throwing the best pre-party for New Year's by having four of the hottest Seattle hip hop acts perform: Macklemore, The Physics, Geo (of Blue Scholars) and Grynch.  I hope it's a big store - I know I'll be there!
Goorin Brothers
4336 University Way
3:00 - 7:00 PM; FREE

Jet City Improv's New Years Eve 2009 Spectacular
An evening of live Jet City Improv comedy, food and drinks, satellite feeds from different time zones, party favors and prizes, champagne toast and fireworks projected on the big screen at midnight, and DJ and dancing into the night!  Catering by Casa Del Mojito (King 5s Best Latin Food in Western Washington) and dessert by The Confectional (King 5s Best Dessert in Western Washington).  This event is all ages.
Historic University Theater
5510 University Way N.E.
9:00 PM-2:00 AM; $50-80

Buckaroo Blues Band
Playing at the Little Red Hen in Greenlake for only $10.  The cover includes party favors and midnight champagne toast.
Little Red Hen
7115 Woodlawn Ave. N.E.
9:00 PM-2:00 AM; 21 and Over

Mountaineers New Year's Eve Dance
The websites calls this the "Singles Rock and Roll New Year's Eve Dance"but I'm sure you wild couples can sneak in and join the fun.  The party includes DJ, dancing, free hors d'ouevres and raffle and door prizes.  The event is  for 21 or older only and is BYOB.
Magnuson Park Community Center
7110 62nd Avenue NE in Seattle
9:00 PM-1:00 AM; $20 or $15 if you're a Mountaineers member (must show membership card)

A Gun That Shoots Knives, The Tim Ruskell Orchestra, the Seattle Supersonics
I don't know anything about these bands but spending NYE at the Blue Moon would be an interesting experience, to say the least.  Free champagne at midnight!
Blue Moon
712 NE 45th St
9:00 PM - 2:00 AM; 21 and over

New Year's Eve With Vala Shine, Selecta Jigsy, DJ Garifuna, DJ Kuhnex
I've never been to Pam Kitchen's but if the rave reviews for the Trinidadian food are any indication of how this NYE party is going to be,  I would definitely check it out.
Pam Kitchen
5000 University Way N.E
9:00 PM-1:00 AM; $10 before midnight, $20 after

New Year's Day Cleanse
Resolution Run 5K & Polar Bear Dive
1,600+ person run/walk where race participants have the option of detouring the 5K course to do a polar bear dive into Lake Washington just prior to the finish line. Individual and 2-person team categories. Post-race celebration includes free kids dash, chili feed and beer garden.
Magnuson Park
7400 Sand Point Way N.E.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Polar Bear Plunge
Seattle Parks and Recreation sponsored event with refreshments, official "Badge of Courage" for those who immerse themselves neck-deep in Lake Washington, costumes encouraged; registration starts 11:30 a.m.
Matthews Beach
49th Ave NE & NE 93rd St.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM