New Year's at Side Splitters Comedians Greg Hahn and Daniel Tosh co-headline two festive shows New Years Eve. Hahn's appearances include the Conan O'Brien Show and five episodes of Comedy Central's Make Me Laugh, while Tosh has recently completed a pilot for the E! Network, called Celebrity Scavengers. The early show includes party favors and a complimentary champagne toast. The later show includes party favors, a complimentary champagne toast, a midnight balloon drop, dancing and a complimentary continental breakfast buffet. Mon., Dec. 31, 7:30 p.m. & 10:30 p.m. Tickets to the early show cost $15. Tickets to the later show cost $35. Side Splitters, 12938 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa. 813-960-1197.
New Year's Eve at Silver This club has a party every night of the week, so of course the New Year is no exception. The night's festivities include a champagne fountain, six bars, a buffet, a sushi bar and party favors. Mon., Dec. 31, 8 p.m. Advance tickets cost $75 per couple, $40 for individuals. Tickets at the door cost $85 per couple, $50 per person. Silver Nightclub, 13707 58th St. N., Clearwater. 727-531-0332.
New Year's Eve with Richard Jeni Comedian Richard Jeni, who's previously hosted Fox's New Year's Eve Live, hosts two shows and New Year's festivities at the Improv in Ybor City. The early show includes dinner (grilled New York strip or herb-stuffed chicken breast, roasted red potatoes, New York cheesecake and a split of premium champagne and unlimited soft drinks). The later show includes cheese and vegetable plates, free champagne and party favors, and a post-Jeni New Year party with music by Velvet Jones. Mon., Dec. 31, 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.-3 a.m. Reservations are required. Tickets to the first show cost $65. Tickets to the second show cost $70 per person or $130 per couple. Improv Comedy Theater, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Centro Ybor, Ybor City. 813-864-4000.
Noon Year's Eve This celebration for kids and families features interactive games, hats, noisemakers, arts and crafts, and a variety of live entertainment, including a performance by Shana Banana. Mon., Dec. 31, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Zoo admission costs $9.50 for adults, $8.50 for seniors and $5.95 for children 3-11. Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa. 813-935-8552.
Party on the Island This impressive bash at Tradewinds Resort is highlighted by dancing, an open bar and an amazing array of international cuisine. The selection of appetizers and hors d'oeuvres includes shrimp and black bean quesadillas, chicken pate with peanut dipping sauce and dim sum. A carving station features roast sirloin with mushroom glaze, and the dessert station boasts assorted cakes, pies, tortes and French pastries. DJ Bobby Rich spins the best of the '70s and '80s. And at midnight, there's a complimentary champagne toast. Mon., Dec. 31, 9 p.m. Party on the Island costs $149 per couple, or $75 per person. Call for overnight rates and to make party reservations. TradeWinds Island Resorts, 5600 Gulf Boulevard, St. Pete Beach. 727-562-1290.
Poinsettia Festival—Festival of Trees The 11th annual Poinsettia Festival includes 30 lavishly decorated Christmas trees in partnership with the Greater Winter Haven Junior League Festival of Trees celebration. The exhibit features traditional red, white and pink poinsettias, as well as marbled varieties, painting a lovely holiday scene. Mon.-Sun., 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Continues through Jan. 6. Admission costs $16.95-$32.95. Cypress Gardens, 2641 S. Lake Summit Drive, Winter Haven. 863-324-2111.
A Reflection on Grace Sister Catherine Cahill leads participants in a New Year's Eve retreat to focus on the graces that are available to us. The evening also includes dinner, time for reflection, Liturgy of the Eucharist and a social welcoming in of the New Year. Mon., Dec. 31, 5 p.m.-12 a.m. Cost per person is $25. For those who would like to stay overnight, add $40 per person, which includes a continental breakfast. The Franciscan Center, 3010 Perry Ave., Tampa. 813-229-2695.
A Rockin' Christmas Don't step on Santa's blue suede boots. A Rockin' Christmas is a fun-filled, energetic rock 'n' roll cabaret featuring favorite holiday songs from the '50s and '60s, as well as today's new Christmas classics. Tue.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 4:30 p.m.; Sundays, 4 p.m. Continues through Dec. 23. Tickets cost $20.50 and $24.50. Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa. 813-229-7827.
Storman's New Year's Eve Celebration Storman's offers three party packages, all of which include party favors, a champagne toast and live music by Allon Sams (jazz keyboardist) and DJs to be announced. The two VIP packages are Gold, which includes a gourmet buffet and open bar for four hours, and Platinum, which includes a six-course surf-and-turf dinner, a table for the night and open bar all night. Mon., Dec. 31, 6 p.m. Call for package prices and to make reservations. Storman's Nite Club & Sports Cafe, 2675 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater. 727-571-2202.
