Every possible party you'll want to consider for New Year's Eve in Dallas-Fort Worth

Once all the gifts are unwrapped and the Christmas ham (or Chinese food) has been eaten, it's time to move on to December's final holiday -- well, it's almost a holiday -- New Year's Eve.

Party people, find the area's most outrageous parties here.

Or, sift through this list of laid-back evenings, performances and all-out soirees. We've got you covered with this list of NYE events.

Parties

BOHO-A-GO-GO: Celebrate the new year by going back in time at the Joule's cocktail bar, Midnight Rambler. Guests will relive the rock 'n' roll of the '50s, exude the mod cool of the '60s, dress in the bohemian style of the '70s, and twist like the go-go dancers of the '80s. Three DJs will spin vinyl records while attendees sip craft cocktails and clink glasses at midnight with a complimentary champagne toast. Oh, and take the theme seriously -- prizes go to those guests with the best outfit and the best dancing.

• Dec. 31 at 5 p.m. at Midnight Rambler in the Joule Hotel, 1530 Main St., Dallas. Cover charge of $25 begins at 8:30 p.m. 214-261-4535 or info@midnightramblerbar.com.
  

BUBBLES, BARBECUE & BLUES: Dine under the stars on a loaded barbecue buffet, enjoy the delights of an open bar and ring in 2016 with a champagne toast. Blues music will be performed by Legacy 4.

• Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. at Woodshed Smokehouse, 3201 Riverfront Drive, Fort Worth. $75 per person. woodshedsmokehouse.com /bubbles-barbecue-blues-2.

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CASABLANCA NYE: Dallas' most exotic New Year's Eve soiree includes fire breathers, belly dancers, snake charmers and more -- and it all takes place inside a heated poolside tent. Guests seeking high-roller status can become "kings and queens" of the party by shelling out more than $1,200 for eight bottles of alcohol, four hookahs, and belly dancers at their table, among other indulgences. Party favors will be handed out and a champagne toast will happen at midnight.

• Dec. 31 at 9 p.m. at Bungalow Beach Club, 3121 Ross Ave., Dallas. $32-$782. eventbrite.com.

COME OUT SWINGIN': Celebrate by swing dancing to Austin's Waller Creek Vipers. Try a swing dance lesson from 8 to 8:30 p.m. and then try out what you've learned for the rest of the evening.

• Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. at Sons of Hermann Hall, 3414 Elm St., Dallas. $25-$35 per person general admission, $55 per person for table reservations. sonsofhermann.com.

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DALLAS NYE BALL: Wishing you could be in Times Square this New Year's Eve? Find the next best thing at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, where you can party the night away in four city-themed nightclubs. Play beer pong in the Times Square Room, sashay to salsa and reggae music in the Cancun Room, gamble at the Las Vegas Room's table games tournament, or lay low and smoke hookah in the Ibiza Room.

• Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. at Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1015 Elm St., Dallas. $30 general admission; VIP packages $50-$2,000. dallasnyeball.com.

DEADLY SINS BURLESQUE NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH: Celebrate the new year with your favorite sinners as Deadly Sins Burlesque and Responsible Johnny bring you an over-the-top party. Performers include Janie Slash, Anna Mulhouse and DropDead Red. A champagne toast will happen at midnight.

• Dec. 31 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Wits End, 2724 Elm St., Dallas. $8 witsenddeepellum.com.

EMERALD CITY'S ROCK THE '16 PARTY: Start your evening early with entry into the pre-party in the hotel's Q Bar then make it up to the main event at 9 for music by Emerald City Band, a dance floor and complimentary party favors.

• Dec. 31 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Hotel Intercontinental, 15201 Dallas Parkway, Addison. $85. ecnye.com.
  

GLITZ AND GLAM PARTY: Celebrate the new year with a champagne toast at midnight, hot appetizers, specialty cocktails and a cash balloon drop.

• Dec. 31 at 7 p.m. at Hooligan's Pub and Grub, 310 E. Abram St., Arlington. No cover. hooliganspub.net.
  

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IMAGINATION NYE 2015 BLOCK PARTY: Le Vú will transform its space into a monster block party with entertainment throughout. Four DJs will play the best songs of 2015, hors d'oeuvres will be passed and a champagne toast and balloon drop will follow at midnight.

• Dec. 31 from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. at Le Vú, 2505 Pacific Ave., Dallas. General admission is $50. levudallas.com.

LOVE IS A MASQUERADE CELEBRATION: Umbra Winery hosts this party that includes party favors, an appetizer buffet from 9 to 11 p.m., photo booth props, masks and a champagne toast.

• Dec. 31 from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Umbra Winery, 415 S. Main St., Grapevine. $25 per person. umbrawinery.com.
  

NEW YEAR'S EVE AT CAPITOL PUB: DJ Kwasar of Chocolate Groove will perform beginning at10 p.m. The party includes free favors and a champagne toast at midnight.

• Dec. 31 at 10 p.m. at Capitol Pub, 2401 N. Henderson Ave., Dallas. No cover. capitolpubdallas.com.

NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY AT CHECKERED PAST WINERY: Celebrate at the new urban winery's first NYE party at South Side, which will feature live music from Boss Riot, one complimentary drink, passed hors d'oeuvres, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight.

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NEW YEAR'S EVE AT THE DISCO: Pull together your best '70s costume and feel the funk at this disco-themed New Year's Eve party. A DJ will spin tunes from the '70s; tickets include wine and food.

• Dec. 31 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Messina Hof Grapevine Winery, 201 S. Main St., Grapevine. $125 for single ticket, $225 for a couples ticket; plus tax and gratuities. messinahof.com.

NEW YEAR'S EVE AT PINSTACK: Spend the evening enjoying food, bowling and unlimited access to attractions at this entertainment destination. For a flat fee, guests will get party favors, shoe rental, bowling, a catered buffet, nonalcoholic beverages, nonprize video games and a champagne toast at midnight for those over 21.

• Dec. 31 from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Pinstack, 6205 Dallas Parkway, Plano. $44.99 for adults, $38.99 for kids 12 and younger. pinstackbowl.com/event/nye-2015.

NEW YEAR'S EVE AT SO & SO'S: The party features music by DJ Fishr Pryce and a champagne toast at midnight. Reservations recommended.

• Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. at So & So's, 3909 McKinney Ave., Dallas. No cover. soandsosdallas.com.
  

NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY AT TAVERNA ROSSA: No reservations or cover charge required at this affair. Ring in 2016 with a DJ playing you-call-it music and enjoy a free champagne toast at midnight (if you're 21, of course; guests 18-20 can have a free nonalcoholic beverage).

• Dec. 31 at 8:30 p.m. at Taverna Rossa, 4005 Preston Road, Plano. No cover. tavernarossa.com.

NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY AT III FORKS: A gala celebration will be held upstairs with entertainment by five-piece band Safira, which will play everything from Big Band to disco in front of the dance floor. Admission gets you a four-course dinner with a set menu, a bottle of Taittinger Brut La Francaise Champagne and party favors.

• Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. at III Forks, 17776 Dallas Parkway, Dallas. $125 per person. 3forks.com.
  

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ONE WORLD NYE: The party at Crescent Lounge and Nightclub is hosted by Ali Nugent, Miss Texas USA 2013, and will include burlesque dancers and a paparazzi-flanked red carpet. DJs will spin hip-hop, Top 40 and electro tunes. The party announcement says there'll be a "$10,000 cash and balloon drop," if you feel like cashing in on the new year. Guests must be 21 or older to attend.

• Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. at Crescent Lounge and Nightclub, 2616 Maple Ave., Dallas. $40-$95. oneworldnye.com.
  

POCKET'S NEW YEAR'S THEATRE PARTY: The evening includes a show, Close Encounters of the Dirk Kind, dinner, soft drinks, alcohol, unlimited popcorn to throw (or eat), door prizes, party favors, an improv comedy show and a champagne toast at midnight.

• Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. at Pocket Sandwich Theatre, 5400 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas. $99. For reservations, call 214-821-1860. pocketsandwich.com.

ROARING '20 NYE PARTY: Ring in the new year with a Roaring '20s costume party. There'll be a photo booth, a balloon drop at midnight and $5,000 in prizes. DJ Leo Morales will be behind the decks.

• Dec. 31 at 9 p.m. at Henderson Tap House, 2323 Henderson Ave., Dallas. General admission $20; VIP packages start at $40. hendersontaphouse.com.

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ROARING '20s NYE PARTY: Another party with a 1920s theme, at Henry's Majestic, has a Boardwalk Empire motif and the motto, "No one goes quietly into 2016." The party includes a DJ playing jazzy tunes till midnight, current music after that and a champagne toast. A dinner menu is also available.

• Dec. 31 from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Henry's Majestic, 4900 McKinney Ave., Dallas. No cover. henrysmajestic.com.
  

ROYAL MASQUERADE BALL: Join other royalty and be entertained by a live band, casino, open bar, champagne, party favors and extravagant masks. In the party's second room, a DJ will spin Top 40 hip-hop mashups.

• Dec. 31 at 9 p.m. at the West End Event Center, 2019 N. Lamar St., Dallas. General admission is $100. theroyalmasqueradeball.com.
  

SOIREE IN THE SKY: Experience stunning 360-degree views of the Dallas skyline on the 27th floor of the Hilton Anatole at Ser. DJ Spider will spin over a large dance floor, and there will be three party lounges: the Bubble Lounge, featuring W.T. Greer on a baby grand, a champagne ice luge and Taittinger Champagne; the Mixology Lounge with a speak-easy jazz vibe and top-shelf celebratory cocktails from an elaborate ice bar; and the Red Bull Lounge, where guests can stop for an energy boost. Admission gets you a welcome cocktail, party favors, entertainment and a midnight champagne toast.

• Dec. 31 from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Ser Steak + Spirits, 2201 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas. $59 per person. sersteak.com/special-events.

STOP THE CLOCK: Celebrate like there's no tomorrow on the 33rd floor of the W Dallas Hotel with DJ Lucio and a champagne toast at midnight.

• Dec. 31 at 10 p.m. at the W Dallas Victory Hotel, 2440 Victory Park Lane, Dallas. General admission sold out; party entry with room packages still available. eventbrite.com.
  

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SUNDANCE SQUARE: Dine in any of downtown Fort Worth's many restaurants and stay after dessert for this popular New Year's Eve event. Party band Professor D will take the stage at 10:30 p.m. and will continue to entertain the crowd until after midnight. A fireworks display will illuminate the skies as the clock strikes 12. Champagne will be available for sale in the plaza, and Sundance Square businesses will stay open late.

• Dec. 31 at 10:30 p.m. at Sundance Square, East Third and Main streets, Fort Worth. Free. sundancesquare.com/events/new-years-eve.

TWO CORKS AND A BOTTLE NYE PARTY: Ring in the new year with the Two Corks staff and wine-loving friends. Get complimentary party favors, some food (feel free to take some to share) and a complimentary toast at midnight. Guitarist Mary Lee will perform from 8 p.m. to midnight.

• Dec. 31 from 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. at Two Corks and a Bottle, 2800 Routh St., Dallas. Free. twocorksandabottle.com.
  

WONDERLAND 2016: Sisu's Wonderland bash boasts a long list of perks for attendees, including a red carpet, multiple balloon drops, burlesque dancers, a champagne toast at midnight and 1,000 glow sticks. Four DJs will keep the party pulsing while Playboy model Amber Dale and Vicki Li, a pageant winner, perform hosting duties. Guests must be 21 or older.

• Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. at Sisu Uptown Resort, 2508 Maple Ave., Dallas. $40-$100. wonderlandnye.com.
  

'80s WORKOUT FEVER NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH: A full night of activities includes 14 special beer releases with brews from Dogfish Head Brewery, Baird Brewing Co. and Boulevard Brewing Co. -- the highlight will be a Martin House Brewery cask beer. Revelers are encouraged to pay homage to the '80s aerobics era by wearing leggings, headbands, tights and other Jane Fonda- and Richard Simmons-type apparel. Entertainment includes music from DJ Russ from 7:30 p.m. until 1:30 a.m., a free photo booth, party favors and champagne toast at midnight. Guests must be 21 or older.

• Dec. 31 from 7:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Flying Saucer Draught Emporium, 14999 Montfort Drive, Addison. $10 general admission. beerknurd.com/stores/addison.
  

Performances

DALLAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Join the symphony for this annual concert of favorite Strauss waltzes and Viennese-inspired revelry. Enjoy a free champagne toast at intermission.

• Dec. 31 at 7:30 p.m. at the Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St., Dallas. $29-$109. mydso.com.
  

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DANCING AND DESSERTS: NEW YEAR'S EVE WITH THE SINGAPORE SLINGERS: The orchestra will perform a New Year's Eve show; dessert and a complimentary champagne toast are included.

• Dec. 31 at 9 p.m. at the Kessler Theater, Dallas. $35-$55. thekessler.org.
  

MURDER AT MERRYWEATHER MANSION: Repertory Company Theatre presents this play about a New Year's Eve party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Merryweather in which a murderous plot is discovered by a screwball cast of characters. Dessert and beverage bar available.

• Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. at Repertory Company Theatre, 650 N. Coit Road, Richardson. $20. rcttheatre.com.
  

A NIGHT OUT WITH THE BOYS: The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra's New Year's Eve program features classic songs by Nat "King" Cole, Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong and Stevie Wonder sung by vocalist Dee Daniels and backed by the orchestra.

• Dec. 31 at 7:30 p.m. at Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth. $35-$90. fwsymphony.org.
  

Offbeat fun

BACKDOOR COMEDY'S NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH: The club's annual NYE comedy event has become a hot ticket for North Texas. On the bill: Paul Varghese, Linda Stogner and other Backdoor favorites. The late show includes party favors, a champagne toast at midnight, dancing after the show and a ticket to a future show.

• Dec. 31 at 8 and 10:30 p.m. at Backdoor Comedy Club, 8250 N. Central Expressway (in the Doubletree Hotel), Dallas. $29 for early show, $49 for late show; both include a ticket to a future show. backdoorcomedy.com.
  

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KEITH & MARGO'S MURDER MYSTERY MIDNIGHT MADNESS: Start the new year off with a bang -- literally -- as you work with fellow guests to uncover a murderous plot. Costumed performers take on roles of homicide detectives and suspects during the game. After the killer is brought to justice, a DJ will play requests for dancing, and at midnight, there'll be a balloon drop and champagne toast. Tickets include the show, dinner, champagne toast, tax and gratuities; a cash bar will be available.

• Dec. 31 from 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Omni Dallas Hotel at Park West, 1590 LBJ Freeway, Dallas. $129. murdermysterytexas.com.
  

LOOP-THE-LAKE NEW YEAR'S EVE RUN: Prepare yourself for the festivities of New Year's Eve -- and get a jump start on next year's resolutions -- by getting some exercise at White Rock Lake. Dallas Marathon champ Logan Sherman and Dallas Half Marathon winner Dawn Grunnagle are the official pace-setters for the 12th annual race. Funds raised will benefit Marathon Kids, which is dedicated to improving healthy lifestyles for children.

• Dec. 31 at 7 a.m. at the Lot Dallas, 7530 E. Grand Ave., Dallas. Donations accepted. loopthelake.org.
  

NYE PREGAME PARTY: Martin House is taking its regular Thursday brewery tour and turning it into an early New Year's Eve party, extending its hours, adding an extra beer for the admission charge, showing off new beers (Pretzel Stout with Candy Cane and Vanilla Peach Gateway Blonde), re-releasing old beers (Juice, Salsa Verde, Christmas in July and 2013/2014/2015 Sugar and Spice) and having brewery faves Chez Flo on the food and Devin Leigh on the music.

• Dec. 31 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Martin House Brewing Co., 220 S. Sylvania Ave., Fort Worth. $15 (includes 4 beers). martinhousebrewing.com.
  

TOPGOLF CELEBRATION: Partake in all that Topgolf offers at these parties in Allen, Dallas and The Colony. They each feature a DJ and specialty cocktails. You can attend without a reservation for $10 or reserve a bay for the night for $75 and up. An all-inclusive bay reservation gives up to six people unlimited Topgolf play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., unlimited nonalcoholic drinks, a bottle of champagne and shareable dishes.

• Dec. 31 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Topgolf: 1500 Andrews Parkway, Allen; 8787 Park Lane, Dallas; and 3760 Blair Oaks Drive, The Colony. $10 general admission, $75 for a bay reservation for up to six people, and $450 for an all-inclusive bay reservation for up to six people. topgolf.com.
  

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ULTIMATE SPARTAN TAILGATE PARTY: Start the party at this event hosted by Lorenzo White with fellow Michigan State "Spartan Dawgs" Flozell Adams and Dixon Edwards before their alma mater takes on Alabama in the Cotton Bowl. Listen to music by a DJ, watch the earlier Orange Bowl game on big-screen TVs, nosh on tailgate grub and bottomless drinks, meet some NFL greats and hang out with other MSU fans.

• Dec. 31 from 4 to 8 p.m. in Silver Lot 5 at AT&T Stadium, 1 AT&T Way, Arlington. $50. 972-834-5936. lowhitetailgate.eventbrite.com.
  

Dallas freelancer Brooke Burchill contributed to this report.