When the clock strikes 12 a.m. on Jan. 1, where will you be to usher in the new decade?
In the Tri-Cities, there are several pubs and places offering New Year’s Eve celebrations for revellers to clink champagne glasses and tip hats to a year well done.
COQUITLAM
• The Taphouse Coquitlam (405 North Rd.): Try for a chance to win a trip for two to Las Vegas — during a balloon drop — while ringing in 2020 at the pub next to the Executive Plaza Hotel in Burquitlam. Advance tickets are now sold out; however, tickets at $25 will be at the door (based on occupancy). The party runs from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. and includes a glass of champagne at midnight. There is no charge after 12 a.m. DJ Zayden Path will spin the beats. Call 604-492-4055 or visit thetaphouse.ca.
• The Wild Fig (405 North Rd.): Also at the Executive Plaza Hotel, tuck into a dinner buffet and bid 2019 farewell at a dinner and dance from 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. The cost is $80 plus tax. Call 604-937-4666 or visit opentable.ca/r/the-wild-fig-coquitlam.
• Woody’s Pub (935 Brunette Ave.): DJ Johnny Love fires up the music with The Attractions for a dance. Food and drink specials and a photo booth available from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 604-526-1718 or visit woodyspub.com.
• Royal Canadian Legion (1025 Ridgeway Ave.): Tear up the dance floor with the band Sweet Max at Branch 263, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. (doors open at 8 p.m.). A light buffet will be served at 10:30 p.m. Tickets can be bought at the door. Call 604-937-0111.
• Frog & Nightgown Pub (1125 Falcon Dr.): The Southbound Band starts the new year’s countdown with a dance at 8 p.m. No cover. Call 604-464-1949.
• Micky’s Public House (170 Golden Dr.): A DJ spins the hits for the guests, starting at 9 p.m., and party favours will be handed out to ring in 2020 for its Timeless NYE bash. Call 604-468-2828.
• Hard Rock Casino Vancouver (2080 United Blvd.): Trilojay hits the Asylum stage with its cover songs at 9:30 p.m. while, in the show theatre, is California Dreaming: The Ultimate Beach Party at 9 p.m. at $69.50; a dinner and show are at 7 p.m. for $106.50. Visit ticketmaster.ca.
• Evergreen Cultural Centre, studio theatre (1205 Pinetree Way): It’s the 12th year for the QuiRing in the New Year, a classical music recital featuring Coquitlam husband-wife team Reg Quiring (viola) and Rosemary O’Connor (piano) and their guests: Ian Swensen, Cassandra Bequary and Heather Hay. A sparkling wine reception will follow the semi-formal concert. Tickets range in price from $15 to $44. Call 604-927-6555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
• Evergreen Cultural Centre, rehearsal hall (1205 Pinetree Way): Step to the Salsa and Latin beats with the Hot Salsa Dance Zone instructors: Alberto Gonzalez and Teresa Szfler. A Salsa, bachata and merengue lesson for dance beginners is at 8 p.m. with the dance — and bubbly at midnight — flowing until 2 a.m. with DJs LuloSalsero and TereSalsera. Tickets are $25 before Dec. 30 or $30 at the door. No minors allowed. Parking is free or hop on the Evergreen Extension to the Lafarge Lake-Douglas station. Visit hotsalsadancezone.com/nye2020.
PORT COQUITLAM
• The Giggle Dam (2616 Shaughnessy St.): The comedians and musicians at the downtown dinner theatre venue present Icons of the Airwaves, taking the audience back to the 1980s at “Flashback Nightclub.” Champagne, party favours and food by chef Pieter J. Van Meenen will be served. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets at $130 plus tax are by calling 604-944-4453 or giggledam.com.
• The Bennett Craft & Kitchen (2099 Lougheed Hwy.): Cruise Control lights up the floor for the eatery’s New Year’s Eve masquerade party, which runs from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. with food and drink specials, a photo booth, bubbly at midnight, party favours and dancing. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Call 604-554-0198.
• Gillnetter Pub (1864 Argue St.): Join the Times Square celebrations as New Yorkers mark the new year at 9 p.m. PST. Matt McCourt performs during the party, which runs from 6 to 11 p.m. A special New Year’s Eve dinner menu will be available from 5 to 10 p.m. Call 604-941-5599 or visit gillnetterpub.com.
• Royal Canadian Legion (2675 Shaughnessy St.): Bring a dish to Branch 133 for a potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m. followed by dancing to sounds by Stubborn Buffalo, staring at 7:30 p.m. Door prizes and a 50/50 draw are available. Call 604-942-8911.
PORT MOODY
• Royal Canadian Legion (2529 Clarke St.): Club 119 is serving a three-course meal, starting at 6 p.m., plus a glass of Prosecco, appies and party favours with music from Pianorama — aka Al Foreman, Doc Fingers, Chris Nordquist, Tim Hearsey and Jerry Cook. Admission is $65 plus tax. Visit tickettailor.com/events/rclegionbranch119portmoody/321485.
• Saint St. Grill (2510 St. Johns St.): Catch the late seating at the eatery to hear the Anita Eccleston Jazz Band — aka Anita Eccleston (vocals/trumpet), Andrew R. Smith (guitar/vocals), Timothy Stacey (bass) and Philip Belanger (drums) — perform, starting at 8:30 p.m. Party favours and bubbly will be available. Call 604-937-7477.
