December 31

Waikele Center, Leonard’s Malasadas Truck, 7 a.m.-noon, free. Donate blood and save lives. Pre-registration recommended. (848-4770, bbh.org)

Buho Cocina y Cantina, 2250 Kalakaua Ave., 10 p.m., $50. (buhocantina.com)

Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand, 8 p.m., $10-$125. Candi Shell and DJ KSM will help ring in the new year. 1970s groovy attire is suggested. Arrive before 8 p.m. to receive free admission. (hulas.com)

Moana Surfrider Resort & Spa, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $750. Ring in the new year with hors d’oeuvres, champagne, cocktails and local entertainment. (tickets.honoluluboxoffice.com/e/vip-nye-2017-kaleidoscope)

53 By The Sea, 53 Ahui St., 9 p.m., $150-$1,800. The evening will feature theme-appropriate trappings, a complimentary champagne toast and a balloon drop at midnight. (53bythesea.com/NYE)

Bevy’s, 675 Auahi St., 8 p.m.-2 a.m., free. Enjoy a midnight champagne toast, fireworks, party decor and more. (bevyhawaii.com, 594-7445)

The Laylow, Hideout, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $50. There will be two DJs, two bars, tasty appetizers, a champagne toast and complimentary masks. Reservations recommended. (eventbrite.com/e/hideout-nye-tickets-40314155725, bbuckley@laylowaikiki.com)

Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, 8:30 p.m.-2:30 a.m., $150-$200. Enjoy no-host access to the full menu, exclusive access to communal LUX VVIP lounge areas, live entertainment and more. (newyearsevehonolulu.eventbrite.com)

Sky Waikiki, 8 p.m., $150. Tickets include hosted appetizers, selected hosted bar and the best view of Waikiki’s New Year’s Eve fireworks. Masks are highly recommended. (skywaikiki.com)

Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $10. Get down and groove at the Surfjack s second annual New Year s Eve bash, featuring dance music from DJ Kyle Woods. Admission is free for hotel guests. Reservations recommended. (connect@surfjack.com)

Hilton Hawaiian Village, Great Lawn, 7-11 p.m., $260-$300. Enjoy a four-course dinner menu, featuring sashimi salad, pacific crab and kabocha pumpkin bisque, petite fillet mignon and butter-poached Maine lobster, and a chocolate “tasting” trio. Reservations recommended. (947-7955)

Rainbow Lanai, 5:30-9 p.m., $36-$68. Come for oysters on the half shell, citrus roast salmon with lemon aioli, steamed snow crab legs with drawn butter, prime rib or beef and assorted holiday desserts. (949-4321)

Mahina & Sun s, 5:30-10 p.m., $85. Ring in 2018 with a delicious three-course tasting menu prepared by executive chef Erik Leong. From 6-9 p.m., the evening will be accompanied by blues, jazz, flamenco and soul by Thunderstorm Artis. (opentable.com, 924-5810)

Rock-A-Hula, 9:45 p.m., $89-$185. Rock-A-Hula will host live music, hula, fire knife dancing and a dinner buffet. (629-7469, rockahulahawaii.com/new-years-eve-party-waikiki-hawaii)

Tropics Bar & Grill, 5-10 p.m., contact for cost. Enjoy lobster bisque, kiawe smoked prime rib and Alaskan king crab ravioli. Reservations are only available for parties of six or more. (949-4321)

Waikiki Starlight Luau, 5-8 p.m., $145-$175. Enjoy live music, cultural activities and a buffet dinner. Reservations recommended. (941-5828)

Duke Lane Market Eatery, Basalt, 5 p.m., free. Enjoy some Hawaiian ukulele easy listening. (dukeslanehawaii.com/basalt-waikiki-restaurant, 923-5689)

Surfer The Bar, contact for time and cost. Enjoy the musical stylings of G Love and Ozomatli. (dovepresents.com)

Aloha Stadium, 7 p.m., contact for cost. There will be over 30 bands and DJs performing on nine stages, as well as food and a fireworks show. (nyehawaii.com, nyehawaii@gmail.com)