New Year’s Eve Luau at Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort: 941-5828, hiltonhawaiianvillage.com/waikiki-starlight-luau
>> Waikiki Starlight Luau — First Show: Live music, dances from Hawaii and the Pacific, and acrobatic fireknife performances, plus cultural activities and buffet. 4:30-7 p.m. $84.50-$169, free for children 3 and younger.
>> Waikiki Starlight Luau — Second Show: Live music, dances from Hawaii and the Pacific, and acrobatic fireknife performances, with cultural activities and a buffet. Entertainment by Henry Kapono with Johnny Valentine, Alx Kawakami and Blayne Asing. Fireworks finale over Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon. 7:30-10:45 p.m. $142.50-$285, free for children 3 and younger.
New Year’s Eve at the Royal Hawaiian: 921-4600, royal-hawaiian.com/dining/holiday-dining
>> Dinner at Azure: Menu by chef Shaymus Alwin and dessert by executive pastry chef Carolyn Portuondo. 5:30 p.m. first seating, $250. 8:45 p.m. second seating, $275. Prices include admission to the hotel’s Pink Party.
>> Pink Party: DJs, music and food stations with cuisine by executive chef Colin Hazama. 8 p.m. $200-$240. VIP seating $340 (includes Champagne welcome drink and beachfront seating for the fireworks); VIP cabana seating also available. Pink Party guests ages 21+ welcome to Sheraton Waikiki’s Interstellar event (see below for details) for an additional $100.
New Year’s Eve Party of the Year: Music by national recording artists Far East Movement (“Like a G6”) and TWRK (“Wheels in Motion”), and local musicians on seven stages, with additional areas for entertainment at this seventh annual event, presented by Bud Light. Fireworks will be a highlight, with food and refreshments offered by more than 25 food trucks and vendors. 7 p.m.-2 a.m., Aloha Tower Marketplace. $45, $75 fast pass; ages 18+. (VIP admission and tables available for ages 21+.) 861-5351, nyehawaii@gmail.com, nyehawaii.com
>> Big Blast and Big Bang: VIP packages with exclusive waterfront seating for fireworks show, and food and drinks. 7 p.m.-midnight, Gordon Biersch. $190 per person (gold club) at harbor-front pier, $360 per table (silver club) on waterfront lanai. Reservations and more information: 387-5674.
Glitz & Glamour New Year’s Eve Latin Extravaganza: Puerto Rican and Latin contemporary music by Wally Rita y los Kauaianos, salsa and Latin rhythms by Eddie Ortiz and the Son Caribe Band, DJ Rico Guzman from Florida and more. 8 p.m.-2 a.m., Crossroads at Hawaiian Brian’s. Tickets: $35, $25 advance, includes party favors and midnight Champagne. VIP $60, $50 advance, includes reserved seating, appetizers, party favors, midnight Champagne and souvenir photo. 285-0072, hawaiilatinnye.eventbrite.com. Ages 18+.
New Year’s Eve at Bevy: Music by DJ Timo, Gnaraly, DJ Bradley and Ashan. With fireworks viewing, complimentary Champagne at midnight and party favors. 8 p.m., Bevy, 675 Auahi St. No cover. 594-7445, bevyhawaii.com. Ages 21+.
New Year’s Eve Masquerade Party: Cuisine by executive chef Lance Kosaka, bar and view of Waikiki fireworks, and music by DJ William Lifestyle. Masks highly recommended. 8 p.m., Sky Waikiki. $130; VIP tables also available. 979-7591, skywaikiki.com. Ages 21+.
New Year’s Eve Party: Featuring Fiji with Tenelle, with pupu and midnight Champagne toast. 7 p.m.-2 a.m., Surfer, the Bar, Turtle Bay Resort. Tickets: $100, 293-6000, eventbrite.com. Ages 21+.
New Year’s Eve Lux at the Trump Casino Royale: Entertainers include DJs Dynamx and L.A., and Al Waterson. With food, drinks and favors. Attire is black tie and gown or party dress; no denim. 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Trump International Hotel and Tower Waikiki Beachwalk. $99-$1,385. luxatthetrump.com, eventbrite.com. Ages 21+.
Interstellar: Four DJs, live entertainment and views of Waikiki fireworks, with music and dancing at the Sheraton Waikiki’s RumFire Waikiki and Infinity Edge Pool. 8:30 p.m.-2:30 a.m., Sheraton Waikiki. Tickets: $100, $50 if purchased after midnight Jan. 1. $200 for “Champagne Room” (includes tasting of Champagne selections). Tickets: 550-8457, honolulu boxoffice.com. VIP packages also available: 271-1728, rum firewaikiki.com. Ages 21+.
A Speakeasy Affair — Ring in the New Year at 53 by the Sea: An ode to Roaring ’20s classic “The Great Gatsby” with Prohibition-inspired cocktails, bourbon and cigar lounge, and Champagne. Entertainment by Rocky Brown and Nueva Vida featuring Jordan Segundo. Views of Waikiki’s and Aloha Tower’s fireworks. Attire is cocktail, black tie optional; 1920s party attire encouraged. 9 p.m., 53 by the Sea. Tickets: $150 per person or $250 per couple at 53bythesea.com/nye; ages 21+. VIP private rooms also available. Info: 536-5353, tony@53bythesea.com, 53bythesea.com. Ages 21+.
New Year’s at The Modern Honolulu: 888-970-4161, themodernhonolulu.com. Ages 21+.
>> New Year’s Eve Fire and Ice at Addiction: High-energy party with guest DJ. 10 p.m.-3 a.m., Addiction Nightclub. $40 presale, $60 at the door.
>> New Year’s Eve Fire and Ice at Sunset Beach: Low-key rooftop lounge beach party with drinks and pupu, Champagne for midnight toast, and fire dancing performance by Kalalea Fire. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Sunset Beach. $80-$100.
>> New Year’s Day at Sunset Beach — Hangover Cures From Around the World: Featuring “hangover cures” from Denmark, Bangladesh and France. 9 a.m. Jan 1, The Modern Player’s Club, Sunset Beach.
New Year’s Eve Celebration — Kahala Countdown 2017: 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Maile Ballroom and Under the Stars Poolside, the Kahala. $80-$150, includes hats, tiaras, beads and noisemakers. 739-8760, restaurants@kahalaresort.com
>> Maile Ballroom festivities: Buffet-style food stations, bar service and nightclub/dancing area with local DJ.
>> Under the Stars Poolside festivities: Music by eight-piece band Trixy, bar service, photo booth and fireworks.
New Year’s Eve at the Surfjack: With DJs FunkyBrewster and Kevin Koga rocking soul, funk, boogie and house. Plus aquatic performances and complimentary Champagne toast. 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club. No cover. 564-7600, surfjack.com/experience/ new-years-eve-surfjack. Ages 21+.
>> Mahina & Sun’s prix fixe dinner: Honoring “good luck” food from around the world. 5:30 p.m. Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 at the hotel. $75. Reservations: 924-5810.
Ring in the New Year Aboard the Star of Honolulu: Views of fireworks aboard a 1,500-passenger tour vessel with live entertainment, dinner and party favors. Choose from three cruise options. 10:15 p.m.-12:15 a.m., Star of Honolulu (departing from Aloha Tower Marketplace). $144.95-$257; add $30 per person for private table with window seating and bottle of Champagne. 983-7827, starofhonolulu.com
“Rock-A-Hula’s Midnight New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”: Waikiki show features hula, fireknife dancing and performances by Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson and Celine Dion tribute artists, with a cast meet-and-greet, plus “Champagne” and party favors. 9:45 p.m. dinner, 10:45 p.m. show, Royal Hawaiian Center. $39-$185. 629-7469, rockahulahawaii.com
Buho N.Y.E.: Champagne bar and food. 10 p.m., Buho Cantina. Tickets: $60 presale, $80; VIP tables also available. 922-2846. Ages 21+.
New Year’s Eve Cocktail & Fireworks Cruise: Views of fireworks and Honolulu city lights from aboard a catamaran, with live Hawaiian entertainment. 10:30 p.m.-12:15 a.m., Star of Honolulu’s Dolphin Star (departing from Kewalo Basin). $66.75-$89; ages 21+. 983-7827, dolphin-star.com
