New Year’s Eve Events on Long Island – Dec. 31, 2021
SCOTT FITZGERALD’S THE BEAUTIFUL AND DAMNED
The classic novel is reinterpreted for the stage with new music and a live orchestra. Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington, landmarkonmainstreet.org, $25-$35. 1:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Dec. 31.
NEW YEAR’S EVE KIDS BASH
Creativity and fun merge for a night full of painting, slime, piñata, games and pizza. The Color Palette Art Studio, 51 West Hoffman Ave., Lindenhurst, thecolorpaletteli.com, $28. 6 p.m. Dec. 31.
FISHES & WISHES NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY
The Long Island Aquarium continues its annual celebration with an event for all ages. The undersea itinerary includes a cocktail hour, animal meet and greets, crafts, a DJ and dancing, a buffet dinner and even a mock midnight toast. The Long Island Aquarium, 431 East Main St., Riverhead, longislandaquarium.com, $75-$130. 6:30 p.m. Dec. 31.
G.E. SMITH & FRIENDS
The legendary guitarist with a 45-year career takes the audience on a musical journey. The Stephen Talkhouse, 161 Main St., Amagansett, stephentalkhouse.com, $65. 7 p.m. Dec. 31.
ELEANOR KERRIGAN
End 2021 with a night full of laughter led by the jocular wit of Eleanor Kerrigan. Governor’s Comedy Club, 90 Division Ave., Levittown, govs.com, $35-$94.95. 7 p.m. & 10:15 p.m. Dec. 31.
NYE
From DJs to an open bar and buffet, Mulcahy’s is going all out for their 21+ ultimate New Year’s Eve celebration. Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall, 3232 Railroad Ave., Wantagh, muls.com, $89.95-$95.99. 8 p.m. Dec. 31.
BACK TO THE EIGHTIES SHOW WITH JESSIE’S GIRL – NEW YEARS EVE BASH
Ring in the new year by traveling back to the razzle-dazzle of the ’80s with this live music event that feels like a party. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com, $25-$69. 9 p.m. Dec. 31.
NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH ROCK STARS FROM MARS AND DROP DEAD SEXY
Two stellar bands take the stage for a night of funky music, with a midnight champagne toast, hats, noisemakers and appetizers included throughout the night. 89 North Music Venue, 89 North Ocean Ave., Patchogue, 89northmusic.com, $40-$75. 9 p.m. Dec. 31.
NEW YEARS LAUGHIN’ EVE
Join Rich Walker, Maria Walsh and Chris Roach for a night of stand-up comedy and dancing. Suffolk Theater, 118 East Main St., Riverhead, suffolktheater.com, $65-$15. 9 p.m. Dec. 31.
HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR ON ICE
Hosted by two-time figure skating Olympic medalist Nancy Kerrigan, there’s fun for everyone in the family with a focus on the beauty of figure skating, and celebratory dance and song. The Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 East Main St., Patchogue, patchoguetheatre.org, $65-$95. 10 p.m. Dec. 31.
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