2014 is just around the corner, which means it’s time to figure out what the hell you’ll be doing for New Year’s Eve — the holiday everyone loves to hate! The prices may be high and the bars may be packed, but hey, it’s better than staying home and wallowing in self-pity, right?
Lucky for you, Iowa City has a bunch of New Year’s Eve events to choose from, including a couple of free dance parties. Check them out below, grab that sexy New Year’s outfit you’ve always wanted and score that midnight kiss!
- ‘Midnight in Paris’ screening – FilmScene’s Scene 1 Theater at 5 p.m. ($20)
Featuring: French pastries and your choice of a glass of champagne, mimosa, or French wine. Note: This Woody Allen screening coincides with the ringing in of the new year on Parisian time — oo-la-la! - Dead Larry – The Yacht Club at 6 p.m. ($10)
Featuring: Item 9 and the Mad Hatters, Zeta June, Fire Sale, The Savage Hacks - New Year’s Eve with The Fez – Englert Theatre at 8:30 p.m. ($25)
Featuring: The Fez, a Steely Dan tribute band - House of Large Sizes – Gabe’s at 9 p.m. ($15)
Featuring: Dylan Sires and The Neighbors, Death Ships, Sweet Chariot - New Year’s Eve Dance Party – Blue Moose Tap House at 9 p.m. (Free)
Featuring: Rich Rok - New Year’s Eve Dance Party – The Mill at 9:30 p.m. (Free)
Featuring: Damn Juhl, Arbiter and Dr. Edmond – Free glass of champagne at midnight - Brooks Strause and The Gory Details – Trumpet Blossom Cafe at 10 p.m. ($9)
Featuring: Neoteric (MA) and one more TBA – Free glass of champagne at midnight
Is your sweet New Year’s Eve event missing from the list? Send a brief email to drewb@littlevillagemag.com for inclusion — and here’s to an excellent 2014 in Iowa City!
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