New Year’s Eve Celebration on the River
8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
Board the iconic Henrietta III and dance your way into the new year over the Cape Fear River. Admission is $87 and includes a buffet of hors d’oeuvres, DJ entertainment and a midnight toast. Boarding begins at 8 p.m., cruise is from 9:30 p.m.to midnight, after party is until 1:30 a.m.
910-343-1611
www.cfrboats.com
Une Soiree Cabaret
6 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.
Enjoy a five-course French dinner tasting and a live show to bring in the spirit of the New Year at TheatreNOW. Performances will include acrobatics, live music, burlesque, dancing, comedy and more. Tickets are $80 per person/$150 per couple.
910-399-3NOW
www.theatrewilmington.com
New Year’s Eve Party and Performance
9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
The Community Arts Center presents a “Silver Carpet” themed event to benefit the Dance Cooperative, a local 501(c)3 nonprofit offering affordable dance classes. The evening will include a performance by the Dance Cooperative, a silent auction, food, dance, drinks and a midnight toast. Tickets are $60 per individual/$100 per couple/$450 per table of eight.
910-763-4995
Email [email protected]
New Year’s Gala and “Hair”
7 p.m.
Welcome the new year with a gala to benefit Thalian Hall. Drinks, dinner and dessert begin at 7 p.m., with show time at 8:30 p.m. City Stage and Thalian Hall will present the rock musical “Hair.” After the show, celebrate with a DJ, dancing and midnight toast. Tickets are $125.
910-632-2285
www.Thalianhall.org
U’Nique Community Fund New Year’s Eve Ball
8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Experience a great night for a good cause at The Terraces on Sir Tyler. The night will include catering from Middle of the Island, an open bar, live music by Sonic Spectrum and a midnight toast. A $75 ticket price and the event’s silent auction will benefit U’Nique Community Fund for Suicide Awareness, Prevention and Mentoring.
910-262-2560
Email [email protected]
New Year’s Eve: Pretty in Pink ‘80s Prom Package
Break out the Members Only jacket and hairspray for the ‘80s prom at the Blockade Runner Beach Resort. The event includes a welcome gift, night’s stay for two, hors d’oeuvres, drinks, midnight toast and live music from the Mighty McFly Band. Tickets are $300.
910-256-2251
www.blockade-runner.com
New Year’s Noon
Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, 9 a.m. to noon
Have a New Year’s celebration at the Children’s Museum of Wilmington like only a kid can. Children will make crowns, play with glitter slime and party streamers to commemorate 2015. At noon a confetti throw will be held in the courtyard. Snacks will be available. Tickets are $8-$9.
910-254-3534
www.playwilmington.org
