Aladdin Theater - Brandi Carlile: The New Year's Eve show with the indie folk rocker will include a midnight toast. 9:30 p.m., Aladdin Theater, 3017 S.E. Milwaukie Ave.; $100, 503-234-9694 or visit Aladdin Theater
Arlene Schnitzer - Pink Martini: The Portland group will provide the classical/jazz/pop soundtrack for a pair of New Year's Eve shows. Joining the band will be Ari Shapiro, Pacific Youth Choir and Bells of the Cascades. 7 and 10:30 p.m., Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 S.W. Broadway; $26.50-$89, 503-248-4335 or visit TicketMaster
Brasserie Montmartre- Richard Arnold & Rich Slade: Four-course dinner, bottomless Champagne and party favors included in price. 9 p.m., Brasserie Montmartre, 626 S.W. Park Ave.; $100, 503-236-3036 or visit BrasserieMontmarte
Children's Museum - "New Year's at Noon!": The annual countdown (during the day) to the New Year's Eve party at the Children's Museum features a noisemaker craft, DJ dance party with Greasy Kids Stuff, refreshments and other activities. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Portland Children's Museum, 4015 S.W. Canyon Road; free with regular museum admission; 503-223-6500 or visit Portland Children's Museum
Dante's - Floater: The rock band from Portland will be joined by alternative group Iceland for this White Out New Year's Eve Party, where everyone will dress in all-white clothing. 9 p.m., Dante's, 1 S.W. Third Ave.; $20-$25; 503-226-6630 or visit Dante's
The Heathman - Shanghai Woolies: Tickets include dinner, music, party favors and midnight toast. 9 p.m., Heathman Restaurant & Bar, 1001 S.W. Broadway; $135, 503-790-7752 or visit Tickets Oregon
Hilton Portland - 20th Annual Champagne Ball: Three dance floors in four individually themed rooms, live music by Hit Machine, DJs, hors d'oeuvres, desserts, late night pizza, complimentary champagne and more. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Children's Cancer Association. The dress code is cocktail attire up to black tie. 8 p.m., Hilton Portland & Executive Tower, 921 S.W. Sixth Ave.; $80-$150, 503-226-1611 or visit Tickets Oregon
Hilton Vancouver - Patrick Lamb: Vancouver's New Year's Eve gala features Lamb and supports the service activities of Rotary and YWCA Clark County. The evening includes a gourmet buffet dinner, a midnight toast, dancing, raffles, photos and more. 7:30 p.m., Hilton Vancouver Washington, 301 W. Sixth St., Vancouver; $100-$125, 360-993-4500 or visit Tickets Oregon
Jade Lounge - Padam Padam: Country cabaret dinner (with optional three-course meal from Il Piatto). A later show featuring Vagabond Opera's Eric Stern and Ashia Grzesik will start at 10 p.m. 6-8 p.m., Jade Lounge, 2342 S.E. Ankeny; $10 (Il Piatto dinner is additional), 503-236-4998 or visit JadeLoungePDX
Jimmy Mak's - Linda Hornbuckle: 7:30 p.m., Jimmy Mak's Bar & Grill, 221 N.W. 10th Ave.; $20-$25, 503-295-6542, or visit Jimmy Mak's
Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub - The Chancers, Elite: Two floors of music, party favors, midnight toast and complimentary appetizer buffet. 9 p.m., Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub, 112 S.W. Second Ave.; $20, 503-227-4057 or visit Kells Irish Pub
McMennamins Crystal Ballroom - Keith Sweat: The R&B singer, who had a big hit with "Nobody" in 1996, released his 10th studio album in 2010. The New Year's Eve show will be seated. 9 p.m., McMenamins Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W. Burnside St.; $55, 503-225-0047, or visit McMennamins
McMennamins Edgefield - Intervision, Tara Williamson Band: 8 p.m., McMenamins Edgefield, 2126 S.W. Halsey St., Troutdale; free; 503-669-8610 or visit McMennamins
McMennamins White Eagle Saloon - The Parson Red Heads: A performance of Tom Petty's "Wildflowers" album in its entirety. 8:30 p.m., McMenamins White Eagle Saloon, 836 N. Russell St.; $10, 503-282-6810, or visit McMennamins
Mt. Hood Meadows - The Essentials: A dinner buffet will have two seatings (5 and 7 p.m.). A fireworks display will be launched around 10:15 p.m., and lifts will run until midnight. The Essentials play at 8 p.m.; Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort; $10 for just the Essentials performance, skiing extra; 503-337-2222 or visit SkiHood
Red Lion Jantzen Beach - Portland Hot Flash New Year's Eve Ball: The event, exclusively for women, features music, hors d'oeuvres, no-host bar, dancing, DJ Lauren and a silent auction. Semiformal attire requested. Special seating for single women. 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., Shenanigans Ballroom, Red Lion Hotel, Jantzen Beach, 909 N. Hayden Island Drive; $40-$45, or visit hotflashdances.com
Roseland Theater - Andre Nickatina, Paul Wall: An all-ages collection of hip-hop for King Nicky's Countdown New Year's Eve Bash. 8 p.m., Roseland Theater, 8 N.W. Sixth Ave.; $55, 503-224-2038 or visit roselandpdx
Skibowl - New Year's Eve at Mt. Hood Skibowl: Join the crowds beginning at 9 a.m. in the festive atmosphere at Mt. Hood Skibowl. Those 21 and older can enjoy the outdoor beer garden (9 p.m.) while all ages can watch the fireworks display at midnight. A disc jockey will spin party music (9 p.m.) that can be heard outside in the lower bowl. Snowboarding and skiing (extra fee) will continue until 2 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 1. Mt. Hood Skibowl, Government Camp; free admission, but an Oregon Sno-Park permit required per vehicle ($5 per day or $26 for the winter season), available for purchase at any ticket window; 800-754-2695 or visit SkiBowl
Sunriver Resort - New Year's Eve Celebration: Ring in the New Year with live music by Hit Machine, party favors and a midnight toast in the Owl's Nest. No reservations. Doors open 7 p.m., Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Drive, Sunriver; $25; must be 21 or older; 541-593-1000 or visit SunriverResort
Timberline Lodge - Skiers and snowboarders will ski in the New Year on the slopes at Timberline. Night skiing hours of operation on New Year’s Eve will be extended to 12:30 a.m. while ticket pricing will remain at regular rack rates. A spectacular midnight fireworks display high on the mountain will celebrate the beginning of 2010, while inside the Day Lodge, revelers will celebrate with a complimentary Champagne or Martinelli’s toast, noise makers, and party favors. Call 503-272-3267 or visit TimberlineTraditions
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