Remember last year when you spent New Years Eve at the YMCA crying into your champagne glass while your parents watched the ball drop on some projection TV in the gym? Well to make sure that doesn't happen again the staff here at the Puget Playlist has provided their favorite New Years Eve selections.
 
Bill - STRFKR
Portland indie-electro group STRFKR are ending the year on a high note with tonight's show at The Crocodile. Although their name can sometimes overshadow their sound, STRFKR produce some of the most infectious dance beats this side of the Mississippi. Tonight's show is sold out, but there is always a chance you'll find something on Craigslist

Michelle - Space Needle
I'm also going to watch the Space Needle fireworks from my friends rooftop apartment. The bottom of the Needle will have Seattle's version of the Times Square since tons of people will pack there and watch. It will have more than 2000 pyrotechnics this year

Alina - Neumos
If you’re looking to kick off your new year with a good time and perhaps a little dancing, hit up Neumos on Capitol Hill. The Saturday night lineup includes DJs: John Tejada, Bit Funk, Lusine, Sean Majors vs. Gene Lee, and Blondzie. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the party goes all night!

Stephen - Lo-fi Performance Gallery
The Lo-fi Performance Gallery on Eastlake Avenue will be hosting the Emerald City Soul Club for New Year's Eve festivities. If you don't want to ring in 2012 with annoying house remixes of Lady Gaga ringing in your ears, and would prefer to get down like your grandpa might have back in the day, then get your two-tone shoes on and party like it's 1967. Located at 429 B, Eastlake Ave E.

Hunter - Further in San Francisco
New Years Activity - Furthur Show at the Bill Graham Auditorium - Come see (still fully intact) Acid bloomers do their thing in the city that started it all. Ring in the apocalyptic countdown with your favorite Dancing Bears and China Cat Sunflower wonderment. What's a 800 mile drive, for a true Dead Head? About average, that's what.