Something New for New Year's Eve 2010

To mark the end of the year and to celebrate the blessing of making it to 2010, Los Angeles is hosting various events for all to enjoy. Since this year also brings in a new decade, think about doing something different, which doesn't necessarily mean spending V.I.P money on tickets.

Something to Laugh About/Comedy Shows

ComedySportz Theatre
733 N. Seward St.,
Los Angeles, CA, 90038
(323) 871-1183

Details: Funny, interactive, clean comedy for people of all ages. Think SNL improv theater.
New Years special: Includes music, tap dancing and comedy.
Showtime: 7:30 PM and 10 PM. The 10 pm show, includes champagne/sparkling cider/dessert buffet at midnight.
Cost: $20-$27
Info: visit here

New Year's Eve All-Star Comedy Extravaganza at the Laugh Factory
Two Locations
151 S. Pine Ave.,
Long Beach, CA, 90809
(562) 495-2844

8001 Sunset Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90046
(323) 656-1336

Details: Comedy for 21 and up. Has a reputation for putting the best talent onstage.
Showtime: 8PM and 10:30 PM
Cost: *$25-$65 (First come first serve which also includes party favors, & Laugh Factory gift cards).
*see website for more details/general admission and V.I.P available. Prices vary depending on location.
Info: visit here

Theme Parks

Knotts Berry Farm
8039 Beach Blvd
Buena Park, CA 90620

Details: Ballroom Dancing, Line Dancing, Salsa lessons and live DJs, and Newsboys in concert. Plus, "Snoopy's Cool Christmas" Ice Show performances. At midnight a special Pyrotechnic Show.
Showtime: 7PM - 1 AM
Cost: Presale tickets $37.99 and $17.99 for juniors and seniors. Pass holders and Season can attend for FREE.
Info: visit here

Universal City Walk
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608
Details: Outdoors, with live music, DJ, and fireworks. Performances by 80's Rewind and Fast Times.
Showtime: 9:00PM -12:30AM
Cost: Free admission, (Parking $10-$22) or use Metro: Red Line to Universal City station
Info: visit here

City Event

New Year's Eve in Downtown Long BeachPine Ave from 1st to 3rd, Linden and 1st St
Long Beach, CA 90802

Details: Red Bull stunt driver Travis Pastrana will attempt to break a world record by jumping his rally car off the Pine Avenue Pier onto a floating barge anchored in the Rainbow Harbor. Live performances singing 60s, 70s and 80s hits. There will be fireworks at midnight, off the Queen Mary from the waterfront.
Showtime: 7PM to 12 AM
Cost: Free, Free public transportation, (Additional V.I.P parking space and/or special dining and entertainment packages from select Downtown restaurants available).
Info: visit here

Something Scenic/Sailing

New Years Eve Yacht Party 2010
Two Locations

The Majestic /Long Beach
100 Aquarium Way, Dock 3
Long Beach, CA 90802
(949) 378-9971
Details: Four hour cruise, with DJ, and fireworks. 21 and over.
Showtime: 9PM - 130 AM
Cost: *$150-$165 General Admission *get tickets early for discount; reserve a table for additional charge. Info: visit here

The Ambassador/Newport Beach
2901 West Coast Hwy
Newport Beach, CA 92663
(949) 378-9971
Details: Four hour cruise, with DJ, and fireworks. 21 and over.
Showtime: 8:30 PM -1AM
Cost: *$155-$170 General Admission *get tickets early for discount; reserve a table for additional charge.
Info: visit here