The year 2012 is almost here! Do you know what you’re doing for New Year’s Eve? If you haven’t made plans yet, you only have a few days to pull it together! After all, you have to be on the search for the perfect dress, date and destination!

There are plenty of events going on around the Alexandria and Washington, D.C., areas that will wrap up 2011 in style. If you’re not sure what’s out there, we’ll give you some suggestions on where you can go. From parties to concerts, no matter which place you pick, it will definitely be a hot spot!

And don’t forget to look at the other happenings listed on Eventful!

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Performer: ALIBI
Venue: Alley Cat Restaurant & Lounge
Date: 2011-12-31
Address: 2 South Whiting Street Alexandria, VA

Description: Drum & Bass and Dubstep party held monthly on the upstairs level of the Alley Cat Lounge in Alexandria VA with top notch talent focusing on the DC/MD/VA area as well as around the world.

Pushing for changes in the way typical clubs do shows and interact with patrons, ALIBI implements new ways for attendees to experience the show environment. Experimenting with new techniques and activity here is hoped to cause ripples in the industry and bring forth the much needed change in the club world.

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Performer: Georgetown Hoyas vs Providence Friars
Venue: Verizon Center
Date: 2011-12-31
Address: 601 F Street NW Washington, DC

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Performer: The Seldom Scene – New Years Eve! with THE HOT SEATS, TIM FINCH & THE EASTMAN STRING BAND!
Venue: The Birchmere
Date: 2011-12-31
Address: 3701 Mount Vernon Avenue Alexandria, VA

Description:

The Seldom Scene – New Years Eve!
with THE HOT SEATS, TIM FINCH & THE EASTMAN STRING BAND!
Date: Saturday 12/31/2011
Time: 8:00 PM
Cost: $39.50
Buy Tickets

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Performer: A Jazz New Year’s Eve: Patti Austin
Venue: Kennedy Center Opera House
Date: 2011-12-31
Address: 2700 F Street NW Washington, DC

Description: Celebrate the final hours of 2011 with superstar entertainer Patti Austin and Leo Cavanaugh’s The Ellington Project–an acoustic jazz trio playing the works of Duke Ellington.

• Dec 31, 2011
• Terrace Theater
• 75 minutes
• $75.00

Tickets are not yet on sale Tickets go on sale October 5, 2011 to the public – Remind Me;
September 26, 2011 to Kennedy Center Members
Not a member? Join today to receive priority purchasing and other benefits!

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Performer: Morgan Page New Years Eve 2012
Venue: Fur Nightclub
Date: 2011-12-31
Address: 33 Patterson Street NE Washington, DC

Description: GLOW Washington DC presents:

NYE 2011 in Washington DC

Fur Nightclub
33 Patterson St NE # A
Washington D.C., DC 20002-3349

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Performer: A Beatles New Year’s Eve with the Apple Core at Paradiso!!!
Venue: Paradiso Ristorante Italiano Restaurant
Date: 2011-12-31
Address: 6124 Franconia Rd Alexandria, VA

Description: Join DC’s best Beatles cover band, the Apple Core (http://www.reverbnation.com/theAppleCore) for an unforgettable night of Fab Four songs spanning the band’s entire career. The group will play everthing from the big hits to deeper album tracks – over 50 songs will be played with accuracy, energy and spectacular vocal harmonies.

The venue is accepting reservations for the 110 or so seats in the lounge. Call (703) 922-6222 to ensure a seat. After seats are filled, it will be standing room only. $25 at the door to get in, which besides the great show includes finger food, party favors and a champagne toast, or, have dinner in the dining room beforehand and only pay $12.50!

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Performer: HOT 99.5′s New Year’s Eve Hook Up @ Ibiza
Venue: Ibiza Nightclub
Date: 2011-12-31
Address: 1222 First Street NE Washington, DC

Description: Join HOT 99.5′s Toby Knapp and Kruz at Ibiza on Saturday, Dec. 31st to kiss goodbye to 2011 and say “how you doin’” to 2012!

It’s the HOTTEST New Year’s Eve Party to be at! Watch the ball drop live at Ibiza on their 800-square-foot HD screen! Everyone will also enjoy complimentary catered hors d’oeuvres and a champagne toast at Ibiza!

HOT 99.5 will be broadcasting live with DJ Chris Styles, Toby Knapp and Kruz from the HOT Freek Show from 10pm to 2am. Make it a HOT New Year!

Check out the Video Link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxCwrKhjMF8&feature=youtu.be

Copy Link for Tickets:

http://dclevel.ticketleap.com/2012-new-years-eve/

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Performer: A Retro 80′s New Years Eve!
Venue: Recessions
Date: 2011-12-31
Address: 1823 L Street NW Washington, DC

Description: Saturday December 31st
A RETRO 80s NEW YEARS EVE!!
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Featuring DJ ADDAMBOMBB
along with The Machine & Devolutionary
(from Kiss Kiss Bang Bang – DC’s home for Alternative 80’s)
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Spinning the best high energy music & the hottest club mixes from the decade of excess!
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8PM New Years Eve until 3AM New Years Day!
1823 L Street NW Washington DC
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Tickets on sale at the bar
$20 advance / $25 at the door
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FREE Party Favors
FREE Champagne Toast
FREE Bar Snacks
Early Drink Specials
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FRANKIE SAYS RELAX…
A totally awesome way to ring in the New Year!
So bring your friends and come party with us!

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Performer: Elevate the Night NYE 2012
Venue: Bar 7
Date: 2011-12-31
Address: 1015 1/2 7th Street NW Washington, DC

Description: Talent

NYE 2012: Elevate the Night with sounds by DJ Ben Hameen

Info

Reflection and a New Beginning are the joys of ushering in a NEW YEAR. Embark on your new beginning by ringing in the New Year at BAR 7. Enjoy an intimate ambiance of lavish decorations, artistic lightening and plush leather seating while indulging in a 6 hour open bar, passed hors d’oeuvres. Dance the night away to the mind-clearing and energizing sounds of DJ Ben Hameen.

Ticket Information: General Admission $50 VIP Admission $100

Complimentary champagne toast at Midnight for all guest
New Year’s Eve party favors
Passed Hors d’oeuvres
VIP 4 Hour Premium Open Bar
View Count Down Live on 13 TVs

21 & Over, Upscale Event, Valet Parking Available

show starts at

08:00PM

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Photo source: Mykl Roventine