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5 Last-Minute NYE Options

Partying like a rock star is one NYE option. But, then again, why be bound by a single genre...

Vicars & Tarts at the Globe Pub
A MONTY PYTHON NEW YEAR

Vicars & Tarts at the Globe Pub

Garters are right proper attire for this English pub's Vicars & Tarts costumed affair (the British equivalent of a pimp and ho ball). But with a $500 prize for best costume, you can expect it'll be the vicar in the best-looking tutu taking home the cash.

$75, 9pm-2am, The Globe Pub, 1934 W. Irving Park Rd (between Damen and Wolcott), 773-871-3757, RSVP here

Everybody's Famous at Enclave
A BRAD PITT NEW YEAR

Everybody's Famous at Enclave

Screaming fans and paparazzi will be out in force as you step from your limo to this club's red carpet-themed bash. (Why would New Year's be any different?) Wave politely to your public and head inside for an open bar.

$160, 9pm-2am, Enclave, 220 W. Chicago Ave (between Wells and Franklin), 312-654-0234

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Octopussy Penthouse at Vertigo Sky Lounge
A JAMES BOND NEW YEAR

Octopussy Penthouse at Vertigo Sky Lounge

We told you about the party we've planned atop the Dana Hotel (skintight outfits, Kobe sliders, shots delivered by ice luge). What we didn't mention: the one extra pair of tickets we stashed away just for you...if you can tell us why you deserve it.

$175 plus tax, includes open bar and appetizers, 9pm-2am, 2 W. Erie St (at State), 312-202-6018 

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Black and White Ball at In Fine Spirits
A TRUMAN CAPOTE NEW YEAR

Black and White Ball at In Fine Spirits

Resurrecting the spirit of diminutive author Truman Capote's decadent soiree, the Andersonville fine liquor purveyors are offering a duo of pre-Prohibition cocktails (The White Lady and The Black Tie) and party favors. You supply the tux.

$20-$25, 4pm-2am, In Fine Spirits, 5420 N. Clark St (between Balmoral and Catalpa), 773-334-9463, tickets here

New Year's Eve at Angels & Kings
A PETE WENTZ NEW YEAR

New Year's Eve at Angels & Kings

Most places give you one chance for the perfect midnight kiss, but not Fall Out Boy-backed Angels & Kings, whose party gives you—count 'em—three smooch ops (celebrating at 11pm, midnight and 1am). Don't plan to waste one on Bronx Mowgli.

$95, 9pm-2am, Angels & Kings, 710 N. Clark St (between Superior and Huron), 312-482-8600, tickets here

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