Dec. 28
Last T-Dance of 2014 Featuring an appearance by Alaska Thunderfuck from RuPaul's Drag Race and the regular gong show fantastic-ness that is P-House. 3 p.m.; Parliament House, 410 N. Orange Blossom Trail; 407-425-7571; parliamenthouse.com
Dec. 31
Billy Joel in Concert Performing a special New Year's Eve concert. 9:30 p.m.; Amway Center, 400 W. Church St.; $150; 407-440-7900; amwaycenter.com
Brilliant at 90: New Year's Eve Party The first ever New Year's Eve party at the Orlando Museum of Art features a valet with red carpet entry, open galleries, party favors, food and drink, live music by Soul Funktion, a champagne toast at midnight and fireworks. 10 p.m.; Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.; $90; 407-896-4231; omart.org
Caribbean Groovin' New Years Eve Party Dinner, drinks, live music and much more. 7 p.m.-1 a.m.; Lazy Gator at the Black Hammock, 2316 Black Hammock Fish Camp Road, Oviedo; $40-$60; 407-365-2201
Celebrate the New Year with Rangetsu Join this Maitland Japanese restaurant for a New Year's celebration featuring taiko drummers, toshikoshi noodles and a toast at midnight. Drum shows at 9 p.m. and midnight; Rangetsu Japanese Restaurant and Bar, 901 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; contact for price; 407-345-0044; rangetsu.com
Cover Free New Year's Eve with Chris Charles and Company Full evening of jazz led by Chris Charles, full dinner menu and a midnight buffet. 7 p.m.; The Smiling Bison, 745 Bennett Road; contact for price; 407-898-8580; thesmilingbison.com
Ember New Year's Eve 2015 Featuring guest DJs, drink packages and a simulcast from Times Square. 9 p.m.; Ember, 42 W. Central Blvd.; $15; 407-849-5200; emberorlando.com
Enzian's New Year's Eve Party The James Bond New Year's Party is back. Wear your best Bond or Bond girl outfit and you could win a prize. Screening of Diamonds Are Forever. 5:30 p.m.; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; $30; 407-629-1088; enzian.org
New Year's Eve at Universal City Walk Featuring DJ M-Squared, pyrotechnics, unlimited gourmet cuisine, six unique party zones and Orlando's largest outdoor dance floor. 8:30 p.m.-midnight; Universal CityWalk, 1000 Universal Studios Plaza; $99.99; universalorlando.com
Family Fun New Year's Eve at Dave & Buster's New Year's Eve package includes a buffet, games and ball drop. 5 p.m.; Dave & Buster's, 8986 International Drive; $28.80-$35.80; 310-444-7005; daveandbusters.com
The Great Gatsby New Year's Eve Party 2015 No cover with purchase of all-you-can-drink packages. Shows by Angelica Sanchez, Lisa Lane, Kai'Ja Adonis, Adrien Gemini and a special appearance by Mob Wives' Big Ang. Call for times; Pulse Orlando, 1912 S. Orange Ave.; free-$75; 407-649-3888; pulseorlando.com
Icebar Orlando New Year's Masquerade Ball Share a toast while enjoying a midnight buffet, but remember to reserve a fur coat early or you'll freeze well before the ball drops. 8:30 p.m.; Icebar Orlando, 8967 International Drive; $50-$75; 407-351-0361; icebarorlando.com
Mead, Meat and Mayhem: A Very Viking New Year Feast on roasted animals then wash it down with mulled wine and make merry with new friends. 6 p.m.; Cloak and Blaster, 875 Woodbury Road; contact for price; 407-674-7435; cloakandblaster.com
New Year's Eve 2015 Open bar until midnight. 10 p.m.; The Attic, 68 E. Pine St.; $50-$1,000; 407-403-1161; theatticorlando.com
New Year's Eve and Babes' Brew Release Party it up while enjoying the latest beer release and live music by the Actomatics and Milka. 9 p.m.; Orlando Brewing, 1301 Atlanta Ave.; free; 407-872-1117; orlandobrewing.com
New Year's Eve at Courtesy Bar Cocktails, champagne, a great menu by the Ravenous Pig and tunes by DJ Nigel. Email info@the courtesybar.com for inquiries and reservations. The Courtesy Bar, 114 N. Orange Ave.; contact for price; thecourtesybar.com
New Year's Eve at the Abbey Enjoy complimentary champagne all night while watching the televised ball drop on the 200-plus-inch HD projection screen. 10 p.m.; The Abbey, 100 S. Eola Drive; $20; 407-704-6261; abbeyorlando.com
New Year's Eve at the Hammered Lamb This is a no-frills party for people who are tired of paying big bucks to drink with their friends. Enjoy a $3 Stella special and a champagne toast when the clock strikes midnight. If there are trains, you'll get a free shot too! 7 p.m.; The Hammered Lamb, 1235 N. Orange Ave.; free; 407-704-3200; thehammeredlamb.com
New Year's Eve at Howl at the Moon Orlando Kiss 2014 goodbye with live piano music, a complimentary champagne toast and more. 9 p.m.; Howl at the Moon, 8815 International Drive; $20; 407-354-5999; howlatthemoon.com/nye-orl
New Year's Eve at Savoy Unlimited champagne at midnight, lots of prizes and giveaways. 5 p.m.; Savoy Orlando, 1913 N. Orange Ave.; free; 407-898-6766; savoyorlando.com
New Year's Eve Bash Live music by Forsaken Profit$, Rotten Stitches, Skatter Brainz, Clem McGillicutty and the Burnouts, Counted Out and more. 6 p.m.; Uncle Lou's Entertainment Hall, 1016 N. Mills Ave.; $5; 407-898-0009
New Year's Eve Celebration Four-course meal, party props, bottle of sparkling wine per couple, live entertainment and more. 8:30 p.m.; Bongos Cuban Café, 1498 E. Lake Buena Vista Drive; contact for price; 407-827-8018; bongoscubancafe.com
New Year's Eve Champagne Ball A fusion of art, dance, electronic music and string music may be the perfect way to ring in 2015. Enjoy a glamour station to accessorize your look, a 1 a.m. pizza buffet, interactive installations and more. 10 p.m.; Drip, 8747 International Drive; $75-$125; ilovedrip.com
New Year's Eve Party on Church Street Street party, orange drop, Live DJs, fireworks and a video wall. 8 p.m.; Church Street, Downtown Orlando; $25; 407-649-4270; churchstreetbars.com
New Year's Eve on Wall Street A block party with a street-wide light show and music by DJ Draven. 8 p.m.; Wall Street Plaza, Wall and Court streets; $30; wallstplaza.net
New Year's Eve Party – Sam and Bubbe's Bar Ring in the New Year with live coverage of the Times Square festivities on nine 75-inch televisions while enjoying party favors and a champagne toast. No reservations needed. 10 p.m.; Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Drive; various menu prices; 407-996-9840; rosencentre.com
New Year's Eve Time Machine 1975 Go back in time for a retro party with special "Time Machine" drinks. Fancy polyester-inspired attire is encouraged. Free toast at midnight. 7:30 p.m.; Lil Indies, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; free; willspub.org
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