Toronto
1. It’s Not U It’s Me: Farewell 2016
Who: Veronica Vasicka, Andrew Ross, CL, Joel Eel, and Kontravoid
When: Dec. 31
Where: 2 Floor Events, 461 King Street West
Tickets: $35-40
Minimal Wave founder Veronica Vasicka and It’s Not U It’s Me bring a dark rave to King Street. Expect impeccable selections and trippy visuals.
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2. NY Eve: Phedre, Ice Cream, Scott Hardware & Prince Ness
Who: Phèdre, Ice Cream, Scott Hardware, Prince Ness, and DJ Treymor F. Blames
When: Dec. 31
Where: Silver Dollar Room, 486 Spadina Avenue
Tickets: $12
Synth-pop showcase at the Silver Dollar. Four amazing acts will ring in 2017, along with a DJ set by Treymor F. Blames of Toronto band Doomsquad.
3. Model Future NYE
Who: Dinamo Azari, Ebony, and Roberto
When: Dec. 31
Where: Bambi’s, 1265 Dundas West
Tickets: $10-$15
Three of Toronto’s finest bumping techno in “the grotto” till 4 AM. Best late night option for those who want to cut loose on a budget.
4. JERK: International Showcase
Who: Bambii, Paul Souljoyce, and Tygapaw
When: Dec. 30
Where: The Drake Underground,1150 Queen West
Tickets: $5
New York’s Tygapaw and Berlin’s Paul Souljoyce are the perfect guests for Toronto selector Bambii’s spicy party JERK. $5 gets you jerk chicken and the sexiest club sounds from across the globe.
5. HouseU: BAD LQQK All Star Edition
Who: BAD LQQK DJs
When: Dec. 29
Where: Studio Bar, 824 Dundas West
Tickets: No Cover
The BAD LQQK crew deck the halls with house bangers for their holiday bash. The perfect pre-New Years Eve rager.
Montreal
1. LIP NYE
Who: Bearcat (Discwoman), Odile Mrytil, Bambii, Carmen, Deadlift, and Frankie Teardrop
When: Dec. 31
Where: Casa Popolo, 4873 Boul. St-Laurent
Tickets: $10-20
Two rooms of disco and house heaven courtesy of Slut Island co-founder Frankie Teardrop and friends. Queers and allies to the front.
2. The Goods NYE 2017
Who: DJs Scott C, Andy Williams, DJ Static, and Professor Groove
When: Dec. 31
Where: La Sala Rossa, 4848 Boul. St-Laurent
Tickets: $20
The Goods end their long-running DJ night with one more wild party on New Year’s Eve. Afro-house, Latin, bougie, and more will be played by resident DJs Scott C and Andy Williams, with guest spots from WEFUNK’s DJ Static and Professor Groove.
3. Moonshine SAÏ SAÏ : NYE Special Edition
Who: Tygapaw, Uproot Andy, Pierre Kwenders, and more
Where: Dec. 31
Where: Text (514) 677-9518 for location
Tickets: $15-25
Enjoy Afro-house, deep house, and funk until the crack of dawn at a secret location.
4. NYE au Artgang MTL
Who: Shash’U, Planet Giza, Da-P, and High Klassified
When: Dec. 31
Where: Artgang Montreal, 6524 St-Hubert & 72 Rachel Est.
Tickets: $25
The best of Montreal’s piu piu scene with special guests.
5. Pelada, Xarah Dion, Sunstroke Militia, DJs Tyg & Ciemnosc
Who: Pelada, Xarah Dion, Sunstroke Militia, DJs Tyg and Ciemnosc
When: Dec. 31
Where: La Vitrola, 4602 Boul. St-Laurent
Tickets: $10
Dark techno and industrial dance vibes. Bring your earplugs.
Vancouver
1. Fortune Sound NYE 2017
Who: Sailor Gerry, DJ Seko (The Freshest), and DJ Marvel (The Freshest)
When: Dec. 31
Were: Fortune Sound Club, 147 E. Pender Street (at Main)
Tickets: $15-35
Vancouver’s best DJs, confetti guns, and free bubbly. What else do you need?
2. NYE 2017 // Body Language Presents: Journey Beyond Uranus
Who: Ma/Am, That African, Neighbour, Woodhead, Thinktank, and more
When: Dec. 31
Where: The Beaumont Studios, 316 & 326 W 5th Ave
Tickets: $60
This New Year’s Eve exploration features alien go-go dancers, four dance floors, and a slew of DJs. Uranus has never been this lit.
3. Groundwerk New Years 2017
Who: I M U R, Diana Boss, Nathan Mots, Dark Arps, Kloves, and more
When: Dec. 31
Where: AnzaClub Vancouver, 3 West 8th Ave
Tickets: $30
Two floors of disco, house music, and good vibes. All-inclusive, no creeps allowed.
4. WAY HOME ft. Machinedrum
Who: Machinedrum, GREAZUS, and Sullust
When: Dec. 29
Where: Fortune Sound Club, 147 E. Pender Street (at Main)
Tickets: $15
North Carolina-born producer Machinedrum brings his new A/V show to Fortune Sound Club’s new event series.
5. Backdoor VAL NYE Festival
Who: JS Aurelius, DJ D. Dee (Pacific Rhythm), Nancy Dru, David Sylvester, and more
When: Dec. 30-31
Where: Vancouver Art and Leisure, 1965 Main Street
Tickets: $20
The premier multi-day event of artist group Vancouver Art and Leisure Society features a heavy-hitting lineup of West Coast and Canadian talent.
