Music and comedy New Year’s Eve bashes

Looking to send 2022 off in style? Here are some places with plans for Saturday, Dec. 31 — New Year’s Eve.

• 3S Artspace (319 Vaughan St., Portsmouth, 766-3330) Dress loud and have fun at Harsh Promadillo, a prom-themed 21+ dance party with music from Harsh Armadillo, with The Q-Tip Bandits. A prom king and queen will be crowned. Doors open at 8 p.m., show starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are $21 and up.

• 603 Bar & Lounge (368 Central Ave., Dover, 742-9283) DJ Tuggboat back to back with DJ Donald Bump, starting at 9 p.m. and ending with a New Year’s Champagne toast.

• 815 Cocktails & Provisions (815 Elm St., Manchester, 815nh.com) This ’80s Prom Party promises to be gnarly to the max, totally, for sure. Open bar, featured menu, dancing, photo booth, Champagne toast at midnight. Starts at 9 p.m., tickets $120.

• Alan’s (133 N. Main St., Boscawen, 753-6631) New Year’s Eve with Stray Dog playing covers, $15 per person, starts at 8 p.m.

• American Legion Post 21 (7 Perley St., Concord, 225-0498) Technical Difficulties — the band, not the excuse — performs at 8 p.m.

• American Legion Post 22 (189 Mechanic St., Lebanon, 448-3429) Dance with Cruisin’ after a 5:30 p.m. cocktail hour and 6:30 p.m. dinner that offers the choice of steak or chicken as a main course. $20.

• American Legion Post 47 (551 Foundry St., Rollinsford, 742-5833) Acoustic Radio is back for the sixth time in a row; the annual bash includes opener Middleman. $15 with prime rib dinner available; event starts at 7:30 p.m.

• American Legion Post 6 (96 Islington St., Portsmouth, 436-7575) Echo Brook performs rock covers at 8 p.m.

• Area 23 (254 N State St., Unit H, Concord, 881-9060) Smokestack Blues with Gardner Berry opening, 7 p.m.

• Ashworth by the Sea (295 Ocean Blvd., Hampton, 926-6762) Party with Midtown Horns, cash bar, hotel restaurant, midnight Champagne toast, and fireworks on the beach. $20. Starts at 8 p.m.

• Auburn Pitts (167 Rockingham Road, Auburn, 622-6564) Stoned Wasp plays “hippie style jam music” with raffles, drink specials and more, starting at 7 p.m.

• Bank of NH Stage (16 S. Main St., Concord, ccanh.com) A tribute to America’s most extravagant nightclubs, inspired by the bold speakeasies of the Roaring Twenties and the iconic New York nightclubs of the 1970s, starts at 8 p.m. Tickets $45 to $90 plus fees.

• The Big House (322 Lakeside Ave., Laconia, 767-2226) NYE bash featuring Eric Grant Band, Dylan Cooper and the Beer Belly Boys starts at 8 p.m. $20.

• Bonfire Restaurant & Country Bar (950 Elm St., Manchester, 217-5600) Martin & Kelly perform country rock at 9 p.m.

• Breezeway Pub (14 Pearl St., Manchester, 621-9111) Drag Roulette NYE hosted by Portia Chanel and Sasha Stone at 8 p.m.; DJ Topher B spins with showtime at 10 p.m. $10.

• Bridgewater Inn (367 Mayhew Turnpike, Bridgewater, 744-3518) Catfish Howl plays blues downstairs, with a DJ upstairs all night long. $50 includes buffet (5:30 to 7:30 p.m.); $20 for party only, starting at 8 p.m. Hats, tiaras, noisemakers, beads and midnight toast.

• Brook Casino (319 New Zealand Road, Seabrook, 474-3065) Aerosmith tribute band Draw The Line performs at 7:30 p.m. $35.

• Buckey’s (240 Governor Wentworth Hwy., Moultonborough, 476-5485) Red Hat Band is back, an annual tradition, at 9 p.m.

• Castleton Banquet & Conference Center (58 Enterprise Drive, Windham, eventbrite.com) Ring in the new year with East Coast Entertainment, featuring DJ music, dancing, a three-course meal and an open bar, all starting at 7 p.m. $125.

• Cercle National Club (550 Rockland Ave., Manchester, 623-8243) Potluck dinner and appetizers with Off Duty Angels playing rock covers at this members club; the fun starts at 7:30 p.m. and there’ll be Champagne at midnight.

• Chen Yang Li (520 South St., Bow, 228-8508) 1950s style dance party hosted by DJ Kenny P at 8 p.m.

• Chop Shop (920 Lafayette Road, Seabrook, 760-7706) AD/HD – The AC/DC Experience, a tribute act from Boston, at 6:30 p.m.

• Chunky’s Cinema Pub (707 Huse Road, Manchester, 232-4794) $30 for early comedy show starring Robbie Printz, Mark Scalia and Alex Giampana (7 p.m.), followed by Dueling Pianos show (separate $40 ticket) with Champagne at midnight.

• Chunky’s Cinema Pub (151 Coliseum Ave., Nashua, 880-8055) Comedy show starring Robbie Printz, Matt Barry and Dan Crohn at 7:30 p.m. $30.

• Chunky’s Cinema Pub (150 Bridge St., Pelham, 635-7499) Comedy show starring Dan Crohn, Tim McKeever and Mark Scalia at 7:30 p.m. $30.

• Coach Stop (176 Mammoth Road, Londonderry, 437-2022) Rebecca Turmel plays an early set at 7 p.m.

• Common Man (88 Range Road, Windham 898-0088) Singer-songwriter Karen Grenier performs an early set at 6 p.m.

• Concord Holiday Inn (172 Main St., Concord, 224-9534) New Year’s Eve cocktail party at 8 p.m. to benefit Project S.T.O.R.Y. and a book launch.

• Copper Door (15 Leavy Dr., Bedford, 488-2677) A local musician plays from 6 to 9 p.m., with a special NYE prix fixe menu.

• Copper Door (42 S. Broadway, Salem, 458-2033) A local musician plays from 6 to 9 p.m., with a special NYE prix fixe menu.

• Covered Bridge Farm Table (57 Blair Road, Campton Lower Village, [email protected]) $10 Black & White Ball with Pete Downing and Mira George starting at 6 p.m., followed by Sly Richard at 9 p.m. $100 for a table for eight or $50 for four includes a complimentary bottle of Champagne and nibble board to snack on.

• CR’s (287 Exeter Road, Hampton, 929-7972) Live music from 5 to 10 p.m.

• Davignon Snowshoe Club (218 Wilson St., Manchester 623-8239) Brideau, Nichols, Westover play a no-cover show at 8 p.m.

• Derryfield (625 Mammoth Road, Manchester, 623-2880) Chad LaMarsh rocks the house. $25 a ticket includes admission to see the music, Champagne toast at midnight and party favors. Starts at 9 p.m.

• DoubleTree Hotel (700 Elm St., Manchester, headlinersnh.com) Transform into a Venetian dream at the Masquerade Ball, 6 p.m. cocktail hour with cash bar, 7 p.m. dinner, 8:30 p.m. comedy show starring Joe Yannetty, Jody Sloane, Rob Steen and Eric Hurst. Also separate Dueling Pianos show. Dinner and hotel packages available. $60 and up.

• Dover Town Hall (288 Central Ave., Dover, 516-6000) Black tie optional with dancing to Black Agnes Band, fireworks at 9 p.m., Champagne toast at midnight, hors d’oeuvres by Mezzanine Catering. Event starts at 6:30 p.m. $75.

• East Side Club (786 Massabesic St., Manchester, 669-1802) Cry Uncle (or maybe Synergy) plays rock covers at 9 p.m. with a potluck at 6 p.m. for members and non-members of this private club.

• Elks Lodge No. 146 (290 Granite St., Manchester, 623-9126) A Roaring 20’s New Year’s Eve Party starts at 9 p.m. and includes finger foods, the Jennifer Mitchell Band and a Champagne toast at midnight. $20.

• Flannel Tavern (345 Suncook Road, Chichester, 406-1196) Get an early start with Country Don from noon to 2:30 p.m., Joe Pero from 3 to 5:30 p.m. and Dave Graham from 6 p.m. until close. Drink specials, food and surprises all day.

• Fleming Center (formerly New London Barn Playhouse) (84 Main St., New London, 562-6710) Curated dinner menu, Champagne and an assortment of drinks. Entertainment includes Bethany Gwen Perkins, known for her role at the Barn Playhouse as Patsy Cline in Always…Patsy Cline, and Janoah Bailin, a circus and juggler entertainer. Table seating. $150. Starts at 7 p.m.

• Flying Monkey Movie House (39 Main St., Plymouth, 536-2551) Comedian Bob Marley is back, performing at 2, 5:30 and 8 p.m. Tickets start at $46.50.

• Fody’s (9 Clinton St., Nashua, 577-9015) ’90s alt rock stalwarts Smashing Cranberries perform at 9 p.m.

• Fody’s Derry (187 1/2 Rockingham Road, Derry, 404-6946) Pop Roks keeps it modern at this party starting at 9 p.m.

• Fratello’s (155 Dow St., Manchester, 624-2022) Clint LaPointe plays at 8 p.m.

• Giuseppe’s (312 Daniel Webster Hwy., Meredith, 279-3313) Bob Kroepel plays requests at the piano starting at 9 p.m.

• The Goat (50 Old Granite St., Manchester, 603-4628) NYE party with Seven Day Weekend starts at 8 p.m. at the newest member of this club franchise.

• The Goat (142 Congress St., Portsmouth, 658-4628) Mike Forgette plays at 9 p.m.

• Governors Inn Hotel & Restaurant (76 Wakefield Road, Rochester, 332-0107) $80 admission includes dinner with appetizers and dessert, along with dancing to classic rock and pop cover band Bad Penny. Starts at 7:30 p.m.

• Granite State Music Hall (546 Main St., Laconia, granitestatemusichall.com) Hollow Virtue with special guests Wired for Sound, along with supporting local acts, at 6 p.m. $15.

• Haluwa (44 Gusabel Road, Nashua, 864-8348) Red Line helms a two-day celebration at this beloved Chinese restaurant. Starts at 8 p.m.

• Headliners Comedy Club is hosting a New Year’s Eve gala at the Hilton DoubleTree in Manchester (700 Elm St.) on Saturday, Dec. 31 at 6 p.m. Ticket prices must be purchased by noon on Dec. 31 and prices start at $35 per person. Visit headlinersnh.com.

• Hen House (85 S. Main St., Newton, 382-1705) New Year’s Eve Bash with Stumpy Joe Band again hosting the party, at 9 p.m.

• Hermanos (11 Hills Ave., Concord, 224-5669) Singer and guitarist Mark Bartram plays covers and originals, 6:30 p.m.

• High Octane Saloon (1072 Watson Road, Laconia, 527-8116) Hell On Heels plays rock covers at this Lakes Region club celebrating a second anniversary, 8 p.m.

• Hillsboro Moose Lodge (15 School St., Hillsboro, 464-6024) Local Sound Development Band featuring WhoLeo and Jimmy playing classic rock, $10, event is open to the public. 8 p.m.

• Homestead (641 Daniel Webster Hwy., Merrimack, 429-2022) Lou Antonucci performs at 6:30 p.m.

• Inn on Newfound Lake (1030 Mayhew Turnpike, Bridgewater, 744-9111) Annual gala starts at 6 p.m. and includes cocktail hour with appetizers, five-course dinner, Champagne toast, fireworks at midnight, live music and dancing, Champagne, cash bar. $125.

• Jade Dragon (515 Daniel Webster Hwy., Merrimack, 424-2280) DJ Mike Kelly entertains; tickets include dinner, dancing, party favors and a midnight toast. $20. Starts at 8 p.m.

• Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club (135 Congress St., Portsmouth, jimmysoncongress.com) Gatsby-esque New Year’s party with Scott Sharrard leading an all-star orchestra through the likes of Louis Armstrong, Ma Rainey, Mamie Smith and more to create an original evening of swing/jump blues music inspired by the Roaring Twenties, with buffet, passed hors d’oeuvres and midnight Champagne toast. Doors open at 7 p.m. There’s a 5 p.m. VIP reception in MONA. Tickets $375 to $425.

• L Street Tavern (17 L St., Hampton, 967-4777) Live band on the second floor with DJ Dubz playing dance and DJ Jeff doing karaoke, free appetizer buffet, no cover. 9 p.m.

• LaBelle Winery (345 Route 101, Amherst, 672-9898) New Year’s Eve dinner starting at 9 p.m. with Freese Brothers Big Band followed by a stroll through the LaBelle Lights, $121.50.

• Luna Bistro (254 North Broadway, Salem, luna-bistro.com) Black Tie Cocktail Party starts at 6 p.m. and features The Hep Cats doing Sinatra and Rat Pack tunes. White glove passed hors d’oeuvres, dessert buffet, Champagne toast at midnight. Proper attire and advance ticket purchase required; cash bar available. $100.

• Martingale Wharf (99 Bow St., Suite W, Portsmouth, 431-0901) First Night – Fire & Ice has DJ music, eros photo booth and ice sculpture among other attractions. NYE menu with token payment system. Starts at 6 p.m.

• Masonic Temple (1505 Elm St., Manchester, 543-5072) MB Enterprises has an international cuisines cocktail party with DJ, Bollywood dancing, belly dancer show, passed appetizers, bourbon tasting from 7 to 9 p.m., and Champagne at midnight. $100. Starts at 7 p.m.

• Muddy Road Brewery (213 Middleton Road, New Durham, 767-5997) Singer-guitarist Chris Gowland entertains at 8 p.m.

• Murphy’s Carriage House (393 Route 101, Bedford, 488-5875) Comedy show with Jim Colliton, Mike McDonald and host Chris Cameron at 8 p.m. $30 or $65 (includes dinner).

• Murphy’s Taproom (494 Elm St., Manchester, scampscomedy.com) Comedy show with Jason Merrill, Dan Donahue, Francis Birch and Juan Cespedes at 8 p.m. $25 ($30 at the door).

• Music Hall (28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth, themusichall.org) Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra evokes the Roaring Twenties. John Page leads the orchestra, along with old-fashioned bubble machines and a real Champagne bar. 8 p.m. $30.

• Music Hall Loft (131 Congress St., Portsmouth, 433-3100) Following outdoor First Night festivities, high-energy string band Rockspring performs at 10 p.m., with a midnight Champagne toast. $35.

• Palace Theatre (80 Hanover St., Manchester, 668-5588) Recycled Percussion is again home for the holidays. Two shows: 4 and 7 p.m.

• Party at the Peddler’s Daughter (48 Main St., Nashua) with the last ever performance of Take 4 for a New Year’s Eve Bash on Saturday, Dec. 31 starting at 4 p.m. There will be a set menu and a Champagne toast at midnight. Visit thepeddlersdaughter.com.

• Pasta Loft (241 Union Sq., Milford, 672-2270) Beloved cover band The Slakas returns; $10 admission includes Champagne toast at midnight. Event starts at 7 p.m.

• Pats Peak Ski Area (686 Flanders Road, Henniker, 728-7732) There’s dancing to The McMurphys in the Sled Pub starting at 6 p.m. and New Year’s fireworks (slopes close at 10 p.m.).

• Players’ Ring Theatre (105 Marcy St., Portsmouth, 436-8123) Take in a performance of First Night, a romantic comedy by the author of Moonglow, Jack Neary, at 10 p.m. Tickets $27.

• Polish American Club (15 School St., Nashua, 889-9819) DJ music, food, cheer and a midnight Champagne toast. Starts at 8 p.m.

• Portsmouth Book & Bar (40 Pleasant St., Portsmouth, 427-9197) Taylor Swift-inspired NYE celebration with themed karaoke, cocktails, snacks and dance party, starting at 7 p.m. $5 in advance, $8 at the door.

• Portsmouth Gas Light (64 Market St., Portsmouth, 430-9122) Boston Circus Guild’s Welcome to The Show, a Cirque du Soleil-inspired evening with live entertainment and DJ music, starting at 8 p.m. VIP packages available.

• Press Room (77 Daniel St., Portsmouth, 431-5186) Ski Party with DJ Chad Banks and Adrienne Mack Davis starts at 9 p.m. $40.

• Re/Mix Social Club (1 Pleasant St., Claremont, 504-4231) Alcohol-free party at a nonprofit downtown Claremont alternative to the typical club/bar atmosphere. Enjoy warm beverages from the coffee bar along with catered hors d’oeuvres as people share their experiences with overcoming addiction. (7 p.m.)

• Red’s Kitchen & Tavern (530 Lafayette Road, Seabrook, 760-0030) Jordan Quinn plays at a NYE Pajama Party; wear your favorite bedtime get-up for a night of live music, drinks, dancing, food, prizes, giveaways and more starting at 8 p.m.

• Rex Theatre (23 Amherst St., Manchester, 668-5588) Juston McKinney’s Year In Review comes to Manchester, show at 8 p.m., tickets $35 (also on Friday, Dec. 30).

• Riley’s Place (22 Mt. Vernon St., Milford, 325-2177) Old friends Aces & Eights ring in the new year. Starts at 9 p.m. $25 advance, limited number of seats for $10 at door.

• Rio Tequila Cantina (37 Bow St., Portsmouth, 433-8655) Music with Adam Forbes, performing acoustically at the newest addition to Portsmouth’s dining scene, at 6:30 p.m.

• Rockingham Ballroom (22 Ash Swamp Road, Newmarket, 448-8000) Dancing all night on the area’s largest dance floor starting at 8 p.m. with DJ host Johnny B Groovy. $30 and $40.

• Saddle Up Saloon (92 Route 125, Kingston, 369-6962) Casual Gravity plays fifth annual bash, $60 tickets include buffet from 7 to 9 p.m. and a late-night pizza buffet, Champagne toast and party favors.

• Salt hill Pub Lebanon (2 W. Park St., Lebanon, 448-4532) Adam McMahon Trio performs with complimentary Champagne toast at midnight. Starts at 9 p.m. $10.

• Salt hill Pub Newport (58 Main St., Newport, 863-7774) Tirade, featuring Toby Moore, plays the 14th annual bash at 9 p.m. $5.

• Sea Dog Brewing (9 Water St., Exeter, 793-5116) DJ Doug York plays from 9 p.m. to midnight; free appetizers at 11:30 p.m. with creative dinner selections from Chef Calvin.

• Shaskeen (909 Elm St., Manchester, 625-0246) Lock The Doors Bash is reprised with limited $60 tickets covering a food buffet, midnight Champagne toast, giveaways, Chris Bennett a.k.a. DJ Myth spinning, and open bar. The club will be closed to anyone without tickets. Event is 21+ only. 8 p.m.

• Side Bar (845 Lafayette Road, Hampton, eventbrite.com) Music from DJ CHN, a free pizza and app buffet, a free Champagne toast, drink specials all night long, starting at 9 p.m. $25.

• Sky Meadow Country Club (6 Mountain Laurels Dr., Nashua, headlinersnh.com) Comedy with Kevin Lee and Tim McKeever, along with DJ dancing, starting at 6:30 p.m. $75.

• Soho Bistro (20 Old Granite St., Manchester, 222-1677) Party Science with DJ Lefte at 9 p.m.

• Sol Southern Kitchen (111 State St., Portsmouth, 319-8175) Tim Parent & The Grim Bros Duo (with Tim and Ben Butterworth) NYE musical celebration starts at 9 p.m.

• Stone Church (5 Granite St., Newmarket, 659-7700) Idlewild: A Celebration Of The Allman Brothers Band and Not Fade Away Band join forces for Peach Lightning, an evening of Allmans and Dead tunes, at 6 p.m. $20.

• Strand Ballroom (20 Third St., Dover, 343-1899) Comedy with Mike Donovan and Amy Tee, followed by musical guests The Broken Heels. Starts at 7 p.m. Tickets $50 and up.

• Stumble Inn (20 Rockingham Road, Londonderry, 432-3210) New Year’s Eve bash featuring Last Kid Picked starts at 8 p.m.

• Sweeney Post No. 2 (251 Maple St., Manchester, 623-9145) Stuck In Time Band, with a potluck dinner; bring an app, favorite dish, or dessert to share. 8 p.m.

• Thirsty Moose (21 Congress St., Portsmouth, 427-8645) Eric Marcs & Solid Group rock the basement music space, while great beer flows on both floors. 9 p.m.

• Tokoss (1293 Elm St., Manchester, 486-1538) Food, drinks and music starting at 8 p.m. with DJ Kamix spinning. The first 50 people will receive a New Year’s celebration package. $20 and up. VIP table reservations are available.

• Tower Hill Tavern (264 Lakeside Ave., Laconia, 366-9100) DJ Tim hosts Karaoke NYE party starting at 8 p.m.

• Tupelo Music Hall (10 A St., Derry, 437-5100) Adam Ezra Group and opening band Billy Keane & the Waking Dream play at 7 p.m., with a four-course dinner at 5:30 p.m. for $95; 8:30 p.m. show only is $45, and all tickets include a Champagne toast.

• Tuscan Market & Village (9 Via Toscana, Salem, 912-5467) Silver Springs Fleetwood Mac tribute with Leaving Eden at 8 p.m.

• Veterans Club (118 John Stark Hwy., Newport, 863-3945) $10 for Talkin’ Smack, a popular cover band playing hits at 7 p.m.

• Village Trestle (25 Main St., Goffstown, 497-8230) The Full Bob Pratte Band performs at 5 p.m.

• Wally’s Pub (144 Ashworth Ave., Hampton, 926-6954) Popular cover band Pop Disaster performs at this party starting at 9 p.m.

• WSCA Radio (909 Islington St., Suite 1, Portsmouth, 430-9722) Exotic Family Records showcase, 21+ BYOB, starts at 7:30 p.m.

Featured photo: Karen Grenier is due to play at the Common Man in Windham.