Raise a glass to say farewell to 2019, hello to a new year at Modesto region parties
New Year’s comedy
The NYE Experience 2020 brings The World of Laughs Comedy Jam headlined by Manny Maldonado and Sam Bam. There will be DJs, two dance floors, full bars, a VIP lounge, balloon drop and complimentary champagne toast at midnight.
WHEN: 8 p.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec 31
WHERE: DoubleTree Hotel, 1150 Ninth St., Modesto
TICKETS: $40 general, $70 VIP
ONLINE: www.nyeexperience209.com
Motown New Year
Celebrate the upcoming new year with a musical blast from the past. The Motown 2020 New Year’s Eve Party at the Princeton Event Center in Modesto will feature the music of the The Temptations Revue.
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31
WHERE: Princeton Event Center, 1640 Princeton Ave., Modesto
TICKETS: $60
ONLINE: www.eventbrite.com/e/motown-2020-nye-party-tickets-73576953649
Dance party
Black Oak Casino New Year’s Eve Party features dancing to Hipper Than Hip, a funk, soul, rock and R&B horn band. Dance to classic sounds from Tower of Power, Earth, Wind & Fire, Chicago and more in the casino’s Willow Creek Lounge
WHEN: 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31
WHERE: Black Oak Casino, 19400 Tuolumne Road North, Tuolumne
TICKETS: $20
ONLINE: www.blackoakcasino.com
Bowling and champagne
This adults party follows the annual kids/family event earlier in the evening (see separate entry). There will be bowling and a champagne toast at midnight, as well food and beverage specials.
WHEN: 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31
WHERE: Yosemite Lanes, 2301 Yosemite Blvd., Modesto
COST: $80 per lane for adult party (up to eight); $25 deposit required to hold the lanes.
CALL: 209-524-9161
For kids
Take the entire family out for an evening of bowling and fun at Yosemite Lanes before an adults-only event (see separate entry). A party for kids begins the evening with raffles and live music and a sparkling apple cider toast at 6 p.m.
WHEN: 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31
WHERE: Yosemite Lanes, 2301 Yosemite Blvd., Modesto
COST: $65 per lane for family party (up to eight people); $25 deposit required to hold the lanes
CALL: 209-524-9161
Family fun
Enjoy family-friendly bowling at McHenry Bowl’s New Year’s Eve party There will be an apple cider or champagne toast, party favors and more.
WHEN: 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31
WHERE: McHenry Bowl, 3700 McHenry Ave., Modesto
COST: $50 per hour lane (up to six people)
CALL: 209-571-2695
